Optimism Matters Podcast

Optimism Matters

The Optimism Matters podcast features founder and senior principal Nick Whitenburg providing tips and practical guidance for nurturing the whole individual - at work and at home. Features career guidance and lifestyle advice for CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs and driven people seeking balance, growth and continued success.

  • 8 minutes 10 seconds
    Optimism Matters Podcast, Episode 6: Non Achievement & The Nirvana Fallacy, Part 2
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    In Part 2 of this podcast, we further explore the "Nirvana Fallacy," how it stifles your forward movement, and finally, actionable strategies to avoiding it. We also explore the way naysayers plant seeds of doubt, and how you can tune them out for good! Visit our the OMI Media page for more OMI podcasts and videos.
    29 March 2012, 11:29 pm
  • 7 minutes 26 seconds
    Optimism Matters Podcast, Episode 6: Non Achievement & The Nirvana Fallacy, Part 1
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    Does this scenario sound familiar? You have a goal. In order to begin moving toward that goal, you feel the stars must align and conditions must be perfect. The harsh reality is that there is no perfect moment to take a risk, make a change or moving toward achieving a goal. In this podcast, we explore the "Nirvana Fallacy," how it can stifle your forward movement, and finally, actionable strategies to avoiding it.
    9 March 2012, 4:43 am
  • 5 minutes 44 seconds
    Optimism Matters Podcast, Episode 5: Finance & the Feminine: How to Be a Money Bunny
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    Think about this: bunnies have big ears to filter important information, excellent eyesight for identifying opportunity and pitfalls, and are excellent multipliers. Adopting these traits can serve us well as women in the handling of our business, finances and professional goals. From this analogy, the Optimism Matters Inc. Money Bunny Group was born. In this brief podcast you'll learn what to expect from the Money Bunny Group and how financial literacy can be a game changer in your life. Check out the video at optimismmatters.com for clips from the first Money Bunny mini-workshop.
    28 February 2012, 4:47 am
  • 11 minutes 13 seconds
    Optimism Matters Podcast, Episode 4: 3 Day Professional Excellence, Part 3
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    In today's third and final chapter of Episode 4, our conversation explores the critical 90 days after the 3-Day Professional Excellence Clinics. For more information and to register for the Professional Excellence Clinics, visit OptimismMatters.com
    19 January 2012, 3:11 pm
  • 5 minutes 52 seconds
    Optimism Matters Podcast, Episode 4: 3 Day Professional Excellence Clinics, Part 2
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    In part two of Episode 4, we discuss what to expect on day two of the 3-Day Professional Excellence Clinics. For more information and to register for the Professional Excellence Clinics, visit OptimismMatters.com.

    18 January 2012, 5:42 am
  • 5 minutes 58 seconds
    Optimism Matters Podcast, Episode 4: 3 Day Professional Excellence Clinics, Part 1
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    What is an Optimism Matters 3-Day Professional Excellence Clinic? The short answer is an intense, three-day investment for professionals, focused on their career and personal growth. Learn more about the philosophy and strategy behind the Professional Excellence Clinics in Part 1 of this podcast.
    17 January 2012, 6:50 am
  • 7 minutes 58 seconds
    Optimism Matters Podcast, Episode 3: Approval Independence, Part 2
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    In part 2 of Episode 3: Approval Independence, we continue to delve into the personal and professional limitations caused by seeking the approval of others and the rewards of listening to your own inner voice.
    10 January 2012, 6:24 am
  • 10 minutes 23 seconds
    Optimism Matters Podcast, Episode 3: Approval Independence, Part 1
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    The desire to please others can have a crippling effect on our ability to grow as individuals. Seeking the acceptance or approval of others as a motivator is a slippery slope. In part one of today's podcast, we explore the ups and downs of approval seekers, and those who thrive in spite of it.
    3 January 2012, 6:25 am
  • 9 minutes 34 seconds
    Optimism Matters Podcast, Episode 2: It Can't Be Done: Well Meaning Monsters, Part 2
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    Part two of our second podcast further explores the "Well Meaning Monsters" in our lives and within us all.
    26 December 2011, 6:13 pm
  • 10 minutes 48 seconds
    Optimism Matters Podcast, Episode 2: It Can't Be Done: Well Meaning Monsters, Part 1
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    Our second podcast explores the "Well Meaning Monsters" in our lives and within us all.
    20 December 2011, 4:30 am
  • 15 minutes 33 seconds
    Optimism Matters Podcast, Episode 1: Success As Service
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    Optimism Matters first podcast focuses on using service as a gateway to success in life and business.
    8 December 2011, 8:06 am
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