Lee tells the story of his 25-year dream finally coming true. We share our stories and experiences revolving around building the career we always dreamed of as leadership development coaches and public speakers. Lee has an incredible power to inspire and motivate. You can find more information on Lee through his LinkedIn profile and website provided below:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leeduncantucker/
https://leeduncantucker.com/
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As a result of my passion and commitment to advancing the success of small businesses in disenfranchised communities, I have been selected as a Diversity Markets Partner for ADP. That means if you are a small business owner, especially black-, woman-, and LGBTQ+- owned businesses, I can get you access to 20% discounts on your payroll services. Send me an email at dante@dantedibattista.com to find out more.
Steven exemplifies the power of believing in yourself, being a humble student, and finding your voice. Steven tells us how he went from spending time in jail, to getting his GED at 28 years old, to consulting at one of the largest firms in the world, Deloitte, and attending Executive Education courses at MIT.
He offers incredible advice for introverts trying to establish themselves as leaders in the workplace and in the world. Steven's story is an inspiring reminder that no matter where you may find yourself, every moment of adversity is an opportunity to learn and grow.
You can connect with Steven on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevendjackson01/
This week's guest, Ben works with elite clients around the Globe from well known Fortune 500 companies, to Special Ops Forces representing five countries as the founder of On Purpose Adventures. His company has served as a driving force for purposeful, unconventional and effective team building for over a decade. He is also the co-founder of cohesion Culture, while being a sought after facilitator, consultant, and speaker. Ben continues to focus his heart, his soul, and his substantial knowledge of cultural wellness into each learning experience.
We discuss his lifelong journey and the changes in philosophies overtime in a refreshingly open and transparent conversation. From changing majors, to leaving a corporate role, to spending 9 months living in a van, to building multiple companies and the acquisition of another.
He offers powerful advice on how to engineer the life you want by focusing on who you want to become and how you want to live, rather than what you want to do. This episode is a must listen, especially for entrepreneurs!
You can learn more about Ben and On Purpose Adventures at the links below:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-jamin-toy/
https://onpurposeadventures.com/
In this episode we talk with the cohesion expert and author of the book Cohesion Culture, Dr. Troy Hall.
Dr. Hall is more than an expert in his field, he is an overflowing fountain of wisdom and positivity. His passion for his family, his community, and his clients are palpable in his presence, and even throughout this episode.
He also offers great advice for young adults on how to build a meaningful life and how to identify places to work that will empower you to do so. We also covered some outside-the-box topics for this podcast including lottery winners, and participation trophies.
You won't want to miss this episode.
If you want to learn more about Dr. Troy Hall, you can find his website and his LinkedIn profile below:
https://drtroyhall.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtroyhall/
This episodes strives to address the question: "What do you do when nothing else makes you happy?" It is jam-packed with incredible insights and habits you can start creating TODAY. Tamara provides an entire weekly schedule for you to implement to improve mental health through research-driven strategies.
Tamara is an absolute powerhouse of positivity and wisdom. Her accomplishments are only shadowed by her character and commitment to helping others.
One of my favorite quotes that we broke down on the show is "We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing" - George Bernard Shaw.
You can buy her book, The Happiness Reset: What to do When Nothing Makes You Happy here:
https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Reset-Nothing-Makes-Happy/dp/192779434X#:~:text=The%20Happiness%20Reset%2D%20What%20to,happens%20by%20choice%2C%20not%20chance.
Be sure to follow and connect with her on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaralechner/
Also check out the various organizations she leads and serves:
https://www.createpositive.org/
https://www.positivemindsinternational.com/
The Pursuit of Self-Actualization is officially back for season 4! This is the first episode of 2023 after a long and much needed hiatus. In this episode we breakdown the flawed logic behind the concept that "it is lonely at the top". We dive into the theme for this season, which is healing. This includes personal healing as well as healing of relationships and entire communities.
The truth is that sometimes healing requires rest, not repair. We breakdown what that means and provide actionable insights that you can implement today to better understand when you need to rest versus when you need to actively repair something that feels broken.
There are also some exciting announcements regarding the future development of the podcast and ways to get free access to resources that will eventually cost money.
We look forward to healing together from this episode forward in 2023.
Shawn is the co-founder of the tech startup Blendification, a company that offers web-based software for personal focus and company focus. Each application provides a digital framework, step-by-step workflow, integrated guidance, and a structure for developing the connection between company and employees. When implemented, work and life become harmonized leading to greater personal fulfillment and better business outcomes.
I hope you enjoy this episode. If you want to connect with Shawn or learn more about Blendification, feel free to visit their website, connect with Shawn on LinkedIn or email him directly.
Company website: https://blendification.com/
Shawn's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-deverse/
Shawn's Email: shawn.deverse@blendification.com
Also, remember to subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share this episode with someone you love.
Kute Blackson, bestselling author, inspirational speaker, visionary, and transformational teacher joins me on this episode.
Kute is widely considered the next generation leader in the field of personal development and has been featured on Larry King Now, Fox and Friends, Dr. Drew, and many other media outlets. Inc. Magazine calls him "The mindfulness guru billionaires go to for advice."
We talk about Kute’s origin story, what inspired him to write his newest book, and why people have an unhealthy relationship with their ideas of courage and surrender.
Get connected with Kute:
Website: https://kuteblackson.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kuteblacksonlovenow/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kuteblackson/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kuteblackson
Purchase a copy of his book "The Magic of Surrender" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Surrender-Finding-Courage-Let/dp/0593421469
Doug Noll started as an attorney before walking away from $10 million to pursue his passion and purpose: de-escalation and peacemaking. Doug is the co-founder of the Prison of Peace project. The project involves teaching inmates with life or long-term sentences the emotional skills and tools to be peace makers. The program has had outstanding results including reducing violence within prisons and a 0% recidivism rate among program graduates who get out on parole. This model not only provides hope for the criminal justice system, but reveals what more we can do as individuals to be better listeners for our friends, family members, partners, and children.
Doug made a website special for The Pursuit of Self-Actualization listeners, which is packed with free resources that were created from decades of work and research. The link is provided below:
https://dougnoll.com/podcast/dante-dibattista
Please remember to like, share, subscribe, and leave a 5-star review if you have not already!
Evan is the Captain of the US Paralympic Swim Team with both gold and bronze medals. Evan talks about the incredibly challenging decision to possibly hang up the goggles and transition into the next chapter of his life and how he is approaching it. Evan opens up about the challenges that come with having a disability and the way people treat you.
Evans story has lessons for everyone, including how to overcome adversity, how to prioritize your mental-health along the way, and why goals should be intrinsically motivated. Evan is an inspiration and a pleasure to talk to, and listen to!
I hope you enjoy this episode. Be sure to like, subscribe, and leave a 5-star review!
Widener University professor of Cross-Culture Psychology and Positive Psychology joins Dante on this episode of The Pursuit of Self-Actualization podcast. She shares insight on her ongoing research related to child development and the impact of cultural norms and expectations play on development. We talk about what Positive Psychology is and why the field is important for the future of our society. Enjoy the show!
Don't forget to subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share this show with someone you love.
Dante welcomes the audience back for the start of season 3. During the break between season 2 and the beginning of season 3, Dante discovered he missed an important piece of the story of the creation of the theory that defined "self-actualization". He uses this discovery to shift the direction of the show and focus on a new future for the show.
Tune in every Self-Actualization Sunday at 6pm for the rest of 2022 to catch every episode of season 3.
With gratitude,
Dante
Aluba is a Leadership Coach at Google who shares stories of how traveling abroad transformed his relationship with work and himself. The wisdom he's attained from various cultures converge into some powerful leadership lessons that he shares on this episode.
One of the most important takeaways is the importance of healing before leading. We all carry baggage with us but it is up to us to unpack it. A critical mistake many people and especially leaders make is expecting others to carry that baggage for us. Aluba shares his experience being a high-performing salesmen before burning out and reevaluating his priorities.
If you are interested in exploring how your culture impacts your sense of self, this episode is a must-listen.
A solocast reflecting on everything that has happened in season 2 and the lessons learned. Dante discusses how all of his success in both his business and personal life boil down to 1 simple philosophy: Jump first, learn to build your wings on the way down. So many people feel trapped because they are paralyzed by their own fear. Yet, failure isn't something people should avoid, it is actually something people should chase. Failure is how you learn. As Denzel Washington would say, "fail forward".
Dante shares anecdotes from his own life, including the beginning of this podcast, and how all of those leaps of faith led him to where he is now. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast, share this episode with anyone who needs to hear it, and leave a 5-star rating on whatever platform you listened to this episode on!
Thank you for your time and support.
Kyle King is a father and man of faith first, but he also happens to be a 4x best-selling author and successful entrepreneur. We discuss the importance of having the right people around you, and striving for significance over success. We talked about how our childhoods have impacted us and the way we lead. Kyle's story is a powerful one that anyone and everyone can learn at least one thing from. Enjoy!
You can learn more about Kyle at his website below:
https://www.kylesking.com/
You can learn more about The SHINE Institute Kyle founded at the linked below:
https://www.theshineinstitute.com/
We are doing it all backwards, according to Milena. Work-life balance has become a hot topic but Milena is taking it to a whole new level. She says work-life balance is not enough because we are still putting work first. She wants to impact the way 100 million people live, work, and play. She talks about how to operate in your most productive state, also known as flow states. She shares what made her decide to shift careers and start her own venture and why she is so passionate about this.
Milena opened my eyes to some of the things I've been doing wrong and challenged me to re-evaluate my entire approach to life. This is an episode my high-aspiration listeners can't afford to miss.
Check out her website: https://unhustle.com/
Check out her podcast: https://unhustle.com/podcast/
Ryan specializes in building the foundation for sustained success. He talks about the power of goal-setting and the importance of breaking generational curses. He speaks openly about some of the things he saw from his childhood and how they impacted his life. This podcast is all about mental health and Ryan drops some high quality gems that deeply resonated with me. I believe they will resonate with the audience as well. Ryan and I recently became friends because we shared a mutual connection who noticed we had the same passions. We are both podcast hosts, public speakers, and coaches.
Check out Ryan's website: https://wondaytoday.com/
His podcast, Win Today, can be found: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/win-today/id1550874329
Carley is an acclaimed author, organizational and leadership development consultant, Stanford Instructor, and sought-after speaker who teaches people, leaders, and teams to lead consciously from the inside out and develop a workplace and world prioritizes people and planet first. She partners with some of the top organizations in the world supporting psychological safety/high performance in teams, inclusive leadership, and flourishing cultures where everyone feels they belong. Tune in to find out more about the importance of self-love, how to find your purpose, and how to be a better global citizen.
Casey Cornelius is a leading national voice on the topics of personal development and healthy masculinity and the President of For College For Life, America's leading college speaking agency. We talked about what healthy masculinity looks like, what it means to honor your craft, which for us is public speaking, and then we talked about the lessons learned from combat sports like jiu jitsu and boxing.
