MindSet Playbook

Aperneo

Most individuals and teams want to improve. They have areas where, if things were different, they’d achieve more in life and work. We’re all told breaking ingrained, ineffective habits is a slow, hard-won process, but it doesn’t have to be. “The Mindset Playbook” podcast provides science-based, actionable guidance on how to think, engage, and achieve more effectively. Join the conversation with guests who have proven plays for moving beyond the often fleeting feelings of motivation and inspiration to instead leverage strategies and tools that sustain meaningful progress and growth. About The Host: Larry Olsen has worked with top Fortune 50 companies and professional athletes to establish their vision and sense of purpose. He is the founder and CEO of Aperneo, an achievement acceleration company providing individuals and teams quick, actionable guidance on how to break ingrained, ineffective habits. The Aperneo approach to professional development balances common sense, practical neuroscience, and personal accountability, enabling clients to gain insights and perspectives to live, work, and engage with more success. Learn more at www.aperneo.com.

  • 41 minutes 15 seconds
    Leading Through Uncertainty: How to Build Influence, Clarity, and Purpose
    What if uncertainty isn’t something to fear… but one of the greatest advantages you have as a leader? In this episode of The BrainVault Podcast, Larry Olsen sits down with Scott Stirrett — best-selling author of The Uncertainty Advantage, founder of Venture for Canada, and a rising force in modern leadership. Scott’s journey from leaving Goldman Sachs at 22 to building a national organization reveals one powerful truth: leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about how you navigate the unknown. Together, Larry and Scott explore how clarity, self-compassion, and purpose can transform the way you lead yourself and others. You’ll learn why focusing on the journey builds more momentum than fixating on outcomes, how to quiet the pull of comparison, and why your “true north” becomes the anchor that guides every decision you make. Scott shares the mindset that helped him impact thousands of lives, and Larry brings forward insights that remind us: growth isn’t about perfection. It’s about who you bring to the moment. If you’re ready to lead with more confidence, purpose, and vision—this conversation opens the door. Press play and step into a new perspective on the power of uncertainty.
    3 December 2025, 2:30 pm
  • 32 minutes 53 seconds
    What If Your Natural Design Is the Shortcut to High Performance?
    What if the success you’re after isn’t somewhere “out there”… but already built into you, simply waiting to be activated? In this energizing episode of The BrainVault Podcast, Larry welcomes Wei Houng, co-founder of HumanOp Technologies, whose groundbreaking work reveals how every one of us carries a natural blueprint for clarity, flow, and high performance. This isn’t motivation—it’s measurable science rooted in physics and the design nature placed inside you. You’ll discover how your innate wiring signals the decisions that accelerate your outcomes, the environments where you naturally excel, and the effortless momentum available when you align with who you already are. When you understand your design, performance stops being a push… and becomes a powerful pull toward what matters most. Press play—and step into the operating system that’s been supporting your success from the very beginning.
    19 November 2025, 2:30 pm
  • 36 minutes 6 seconds
    Biohacking Leadership: Leadership Isn’t Personality-It’s Biology
    What if great leaders aren’t born…they’re biologically built? What if the real secret to confidence, influence, and connection isn’t charism, but the hidden signals your brain and body are sending every second? In the next episode of The BrainVault Podcast, Larry’s guest, the highly esteemed Dr. Scott Hutcheson, reveals how to biohack leadership and rewire the way you think, lead, and succeed. Once again, science meets success… in The BrainVault Podcast.
    5 November 2025, 2:30 pm
  • 34 minutes 52 seconds
    From Limitation to Liberation. What if your greatest breakthroughs are buried beneath the stories you keep rehearsing?
    What if the biggest limits in your life aren’t real—just stories your brain keeps replaying? In this electrifying episode of The BrainVault Podcast, Larry Olsen sits down with Anthony Cudjo, a transformational coach who doesn’t just optimize performance—he rewires how you think, feel, and live. Get ready to shatter the mental loops holding you back and step into a state of peak physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual alignment. Because when you change the story, you change everything. Press play—and prepare to meet the version of you that’s been waiting to emerge.
    22 October 2025, 2:30 pm
  • 33 minutes 52 seconds
    The Advantage of Uncertainty
    What does it take to break barriers, beat the odds, and lead with unstoppable courage? Larry’s next guest, Stephanie Chung, is a breast cancer warrior, #1 international best-selling author, and aviation trailblazer who rose from baggage handler to become the first African-American president of a private aviation company. With 35 years of experience and a track record of driving nearly a billion dollars in annual sales, she brings a powerful blend of neuroscience, business savvy, and fearless leadership to every stage she steps on. Any barriers holding you back. Tune in for a breakthrough!
    8 October 2025, 2:30 pm
  • 28 minutes 50 seconds
    Influence-The Game Changer
    What if the fastest way to advance your career isn’t what you know, but who you can influence? In this must-listen episode, Brad Englert—seasoned tech executive, former Accenture Partner, and CIO of the University of Texas at Austin—who has spent over four decades transforming cultures through the power of relationships. Drawing from his book Spheres of Influence, Brad shows why relationships aren’t “soft skills” but hard skills you can master to accelerate your career. You’ll discover: 1. How to build trust and influence in any professional relationship. 2. Simple communication techniques to transform workplace dynamics and 3rd, Why relationships often outweigh talent or hard work in determining success. If you’re ready to lead with impact and turn relationships into your greatest asset, this episode is for you.
    24 September 2025, 2:30 pm
  • 41 minutes 2 seconds
    Quantum Transformation Anyone?
    What if everything you know about success, aging, and transformation is about to be turned upside down? Masati Sajady is a visionary thought leader and the founder of Xponential Intelligence Science, a groundbreaking approach that fuses quantum physics, frequencies, and consciousness to awaken human possibility. In this electrifying episode, Masati shares how surviving three near-death experiences unlocked a new understanding of human potential and the power of frequency. Discover practical tools to break free from inherited limitations and start living at a higher level—your breakthrough could be one listen away!
    10 September 2025, 2:30 pm
  • 30 minutes 36 seconds
    From Prison to Purpose: An Unbelievable Journey of Resilience & Redemption
    Brace yourself for an unforgettable ride as Ken Miller takes us from the depths of addiction and homelessness to the heights of personal triumph and leadership. In this gripping episode, Ken reveals the raw moments that changed his life, the mindset shifts that fueled his comeback, and the powerful truths about resilience, self-worth, and unconditional love. Every minute is packed with hard-won wisdom and edge-of-your-seat inspiration—this is one story you can’t afford to miss!
    27 August 2025, 2:30 pm
  • 27 minutes 31 seconds
    Where Uncertainty Becomes Opportunity
    Feeling stuck in a world of constant uncertainty? Dr. Rebecca Homkes is about to flip your perspective upside down. In this electrifying episode of The Brain Vault, she reveals why uncertainty isn't your enemy—it's your greatest opportunity for growth. Learn how top CEOs are transforming chaos into breakthrough strategies, and discover the game-changing mindset that separates successful leaders from those left behind. If you're ready to stop surviving and start thriving, this conversation will be your roadmap. Prepare to reset everything you thought you knew about navigating unpredictable times.
    13 August 2025, 2:30 pm
  • 38 minutes 56 seconds
    Releasing Your Life Brake
    Nick Fransen, a licensed acupuncturist and functional medicine specialist shares an astonishing truth that our behaviors and results in life are 95% predictable based on how we were programmed as a child, and why affirmations, visualizations, and meditation will rarely break these deeper negative subconscious patterns.
    30 July 2025, 2:30 pm
  • 31 minutes 31 seconds
    Letting Your Underdog Out!
    What if the real reason you feel stuck isn’t a lack of drive—but chasing someone else’s definition of success? In this powerful episode, Quang X. Pham—refugee, combat pilot, biotech CEO, and author of Underdog Nation—shares the game-changing philosophy behind his ER Approach™: Effort and Results. From flying missions in the Marine Corps to leading a company through IPO, Pham reveals how to cut through noise, take ownership of your path, and rise—on your terms. This isn’t just a mindset shift—it’s a mission.
    16 July 2025, 2:30 pm
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