Mike Sarraille sits down with Phil Gilbert, the former General Manager of IBM Design and author of the new book "Irresistible: Blueprint for Earning Buy-In and Breakout Success." Phil Gilbert shares his fascinating journey from leading a startup in Austin, Texas to spearheading a radical culture shift at IBM—transforming not just how teams worked, but how the entire organization approached innovation, design thinking, and change management.

In today’s episode, host Mike Sarraille sits down with Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, accomplished marathon runner, and author of the new book, Running: A Father, a Son, and the Simplest of Sports. Nick opens up about his extraordinary journey – from growing up in Boston and attending Stanford, to tackling the challenges of competitive running and navigating a high-powered career in journalism.

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Mike Sarraille sits down with legendary bodybuilder Branch Warren. From humble beginnings on a Texas cattle ranch to becoming a two-time Arnold Classic champion and runner-up at Mr. Olympia, Branch shares his remarkable journey of grit, discipline, and unyielding work ethic.

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On this episode of the Everyday Warrior Podcast, Mike Sarraille sits down with Danny Rensch—co-founder of Chess.com and author of the memoir "Dark Squares: How Chess Saved My Life." Danny’s story defies expectation: from a barefoot childhood in an isolated Arizona cult, through family secrets and extreme poverty, to his journey as a national chess champion and creator of the world’s largest online chess platform.

As part of our Tactical Athlete series, Marine veteran and Fox News contributor Johnny Joey Jones returns with his second book, Behind the Badge. This book shines a powerful, unflinching spotlight on America's most overlooked warriors—our first responders. This isn’t about politics—it’s about the human cost of service and why the conversation is decades overdue.

From a war-torn childhood in El Salvador to the boardroom of BodyArmor Sports Nutrition, Federico Muyshondt embodies resilience, vision, and the grit required to take on industry giants.

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In his groundbreaking book Breaking Bias, Anu Gupta dives into the roots of prejudice and provides actionable tools to overcome learned habits of bias. Discover how his science-backed approach fosters deeper human connection and transforms perspectives.

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Scotty James, an Australian snowboarder and four-time Olympian, won bronze in the halfpipe at the 2018 Winter Olympics, where he also served as Australia's flag bearer. In December 2022, he scored 99.00 at the U.S. Snowboarding Grand Prix. The youngest Australian to compete at the Winter Games, James has dominated the halfpipe for over a decade. Now, he's embarking on his next adventure: fatherhood.

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Owen Franks, a renowned New Zealand rugby player, has had an illustrious career both domestically and internationally. He represented Canterbury in the Mitre 10 Cup and the Crusaders in Super Rugby. Franks made his All Blacks debut in 2009, earning 108 test caps over a decade. As a key member of the squads that won the 2011 and 2015 Rugby World Cups, he is one of only 21 players to have claimed the prestigious title more than once.

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Israa Nasir is a psychotherapist, speaker, and founder of the digital mental health brand WellGuide on Instagram. Nasir has been featured as a mental health expert on Business Insider, NBC News and teenVogue, to name a few. Her new book, Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More, helps you: recognize emotional patterns, and create sustainable habits for reaching goals that are authentically meaningful to you.

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Norbert Heuser challenges our coffee culture, arguing that caffeine is more addictive than we realize and stressing the hidden costs of our daily brew. From acidity and adrenal overload to alternatives like lupine coffee, he dives into the science of addiction, health risks, and the overlooked benefits of pure water and natural energy sources. Is it time to rethink your morning ritual?

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