The Turning Point Podcast

Jesse J. Anderson is writer, speaker, coach, ADHD advocate, and maker of things.

Diagnosed at 36, Jesse writes about his insights and experiences living with ADHD in the weekly newsletter, Extra Focus, helping over sixty thousand readers navigate their own ADHD journeys or better understand their loved ones.

He is known for his humorous, relatable, and insightful posts about ADHD under the handle @adhdjesse, and has been featured in publications includingToday and Huff Post.

He recently launched a book called Extra Focus: The Quick Start Guide To ADHD. 

Peter Mutabazi is an entrepreneur, an international advocate for children, and the founder of Now I Am Known, a corporation that supplies resources that encourage and affirm children. A single father of 6 and foster dad to many, Mutabazi is a former street kid who has worked for World Vision, Compassion International, and the Red Cross, and has appeared on media outlets such as the BBC and the TODAY show. A passionate and popular speaker, he currently lives in Charlotte, North Carolina with his family of currently six children and two pups.

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My guest today is Scott Shute, he is the former Head of Mindfulness and Compassion at LinkedIn. He blends his experience as a Silicon Valley executive with his lifelong practice and passion as a wisdom seeker and teacher. He has been a pioneer in creating workplace mindfulness programs and advancing the discussion around compassion in the work context. He is the author of the highly acclaimed book "The Full Body Yes" and the founder of Changing Work.

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Chad Peevy is a best-selling author, award-winning speaker on the topic of human behavior, and founder of the Institute for Human Progress and Development. He has worked with thousands of high-performing professionals from around the world  - helping them achieve greater clarity, perspective, and overall well-being. 

His insights have been recognized by Keller Williams Realty, MAPS Coaching, Brendon Burchard's High-Performance Mastermind, the National Association of Gay and Lesbian Real Estate Professionals, the Austin-American Statesman, L Style-G Style, the Austin Chronicle, ProductCamp, and Fortune 500 Companies. 

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Adam has 16 years of hands-on and management NetSuite experience, Adam is a creative and well-rounded technical leader with a unique blend of engineering, functional and architectural perspectives, and expertise. As a thoughtful and determined problem-solver, Adam delivers the extra drive and vision that ensures solutions maximize client benefits. He is also the host of The Change podcast. In this episode he shares his inspiring story, learn more about his journey on this episode. 

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Jeremy is an executive life coach, a mindfulness trainer, and a former Buddhist monk. Jeremy overcame addiction, shame, self-judgment, and depression in his early twenties with the help of mindfulness meditation and Buddhist philosophy, which not only helped him let go of destructive behaviors, it also allowed him to connect with deeper meaning and purpose in his life.

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Noah is the Executive Director of the Foundation for Mindful Living and host of the Secular Buddhism podcast. He teaches mindfulness and Buddhist philosophy online and in workshops all around the world. He continually strives to work with others to make the world a better place as he studies, embodies and teaches the fundamentals of Buddhist philosophy - integrating Buddhist teachings,  modern science, humanism and humor.

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My guest today is Kyle Elliot, an award winning career coach, he works with fortune 500 companies such as Google, Amazon and Microsoft and people who are looking to find roles in those companies. He has also taught leadership classes in General Assembly and many more. 

Make sure to listen to the entire episode as Kyle shares some words of wisdom and free tools to get you started. 

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Steven Kotler an American author, journalist, and entrepreneur. His articles have appeared in over 70 publications, including The New York Times, LA Times, Wired and more. He is best known for his non-fiction books, including the New York Times bestseller The Rise of Superman and The Art of Impossible.

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Christian Straka has developed a unique approach to mindset training through applying evidence-based mindfulness techniques in sports. Christian has been practicing mindfulness for many years, is a Unified Mindfulness L² Coach, a member of the Mindfulness Facilitation program at UCLA’s Mindfulness Awareness Research Center at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and a member of the International Mindfulness Teachers Association. As a coach for pro athletes, Christian has in-depth expertise in professional tennis, as a player on the international circuit as well as a coach on all professional levels.

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Edward Gobris is a former corporate professional turned performance coach, content creator, and keynote speaker, helping immigrants and first-generation professionals thrive in their career and life. His turning point was when his mindset shifted to believing he was put on his planet to make a massive difference and remind others of their infinite potential. He is the founder of Career Meets World, a community to grow and realize your highest potential. If you would like to to learn more about Edward and Career Meets World you may visit https://www.careermeetsworld.com/ 

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A former award-winning Writer/Producer for Comedy Central and currently Dean of Students in NYC, where he has pioneered the use of Mindfulness in diverse educational environments from high school to college. Brian has vigorously maintained an intensive daily Mindfulness practice since the 1990’s and studies extensively on retreat with world masters. He completed teacher training at the Center for Mindfulness at UMASS Medical College as well as the Community Dharma Leaders program at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in California. 

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Nick Loper used to have a corporate job, the typical M-F from 9am - 5pm. Now he is the founder of The Side Hustle Nation and the host of The Side Hustle Show. Nick has been featured in The New York Times, Entrepreneur and has done a TED talk on The Entrepreneurial Generation. He shares real life experiences and tips on how to kick-off your Side Hustle, and eventually create a full time gig. Join me today if this is your goal for 2021, you can learn more about Nick and his work by visiting https://www.sidehustlenation.com/ 

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Shawn Harper is a former 7 Year American football offensive tackle in the NFL, who has played for the Rams and Colts and he also appeared on MTV's Made. Shawn knows what it feels like to encounter failures, roadblocks and disappointments. Growing up on the south side of Columbus, Ohio, Shawn had to overcome failure, adversity and learning disabilities. But he discovered the secrets to unlocking “The Winning Edge,” and now speaks all over the world training others to win in business and in life. 

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Johnny Crowder is a musician, a TED Talk Speaker, a mental health and sobriety advocate and the founder of Cope Notes. Through both music and motivational speaking, Crowder's testimony has impacted millions of lives across the globe by de-mystifying taboo psychological principles and sensitive topics with levity and wit. His business Cope Notes, is a positive psychology-based subscription service that sends daily text messages to help users develop healthier thought patterns.

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Madison Mellish took her passion for dogs and wine and turned it into the side passion-hustle project of her dreams. Like many others that are heads down in the daily grind from M-F from 9 to 5, she decided to create your weekly whine. A weekly newsletter of wine knowledge + all the dog content you need to get you through to Friday happy hour, along with some classes and a shop where you can get your weekly whine swag on. If you are looking to venture out and turn a passion or hobby into a side business join me and listen to today’s episode.

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In this short solo episode I share my opinion on the new turning point we are about to embark as a country. Out of respect for this new hopeful turning point, I don't have an episode this week with a guest. Please join me next week for a new fun episode!

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Jen Ruiz is a lawyer turned full-time travel blogger and author. She is a #1 Amazon bestselling author and two-time Readers' Favorite Award winner. She is a 3-time TEDx speaker and has been featured by The Washington Post, Huffington Post and ABC News.

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Dr. Steve Yacovelli, also known as the gay leadership dude. Has spent 25 years studying and learning and teaching what it takes to be a great leader. From the high seas to the boardroom, from corporate educator to entrepreneur, his life’s work is helping others harness and leverage their leadership abilities. Now he’s using that extensive knowledge to help members of the LGBTQ+ community become leaders in the workplace and beyond.

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Spencer Pugh is an internet entrepreneur. By owning his craft he gained the skills necessary to have a successful YouTube Channel. He is also the Co-Founder of Harvest Digital Marketing and recently launched a new coffee venture.

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