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The Courageous Podcast with Ryan Berman

Ryan Berman talks to thought leaders from around the globe in business, sports and entertainment to uncover what it means to be courageous in today"s world.

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The Courageous Podcast Episode #45: Jonathan Stark...

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2022/01/20

If you are like the majority, then you have an hourly rate. This severely bothered this weeks guest who couldn’t logically accept “hourly rate" payment terms for his talent. In fact, if Jonathan Stark was capable of cracking your problem in a shorter period of time, shouldn’t he be paid more? On this episode of The Courageous Podcast we are joined by a former software developer who is now on a mission to rid the world of hourly billing. Jonathan is the author of Hourly Billing Is Nuts, the host of

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00:42:00

The Courageous Podcast Episode #44: Phil Horvath...

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2022/01/13

Phil Horvath has been on quite the journey. Nothing like starting a prominent, new job during the thick of the pandemic. Now, almost a year in, Phil shares what it has been like to navigate his organization as the new President of Floyd’s 99 Barbershop. On this episode of The Courageous Podcast, we discuss how Phil has gone about getting to know his team who reside across 114 locations in 13 states from Florida to Texas. This includes the colossal challenge of not being about to travel for

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00:36:08

The Courageous Podcast Episode #43: Kevin Zidron...

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2022/01/06

In the world of food, Kraft Heinz is on the hunt for what's next now. In this episode of The Courageous Podcast we are talking transformation and the future of food with VP of Capabilities, Kevin Zidron. Kevin shares how his entrepreneurial spirit took him on a journey which started with stocking shelves. We discuss the importance of understanding the inner workings of an organization at all levels and how to wisely tap into your customer's behavior. We also discuss Kevin’s leadership style; he

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00:43:37

The Courageous Podcast Episode #42: Dustin Bomar...

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2021/05/06

We are joined by Google’s Head of Industry Dustin Bomar who learned an entirely new category shifting from the travel business to the telecom arena. If not more courageous is Dustin’s backstory. As a father of two adopted African American kids, now 7, we took some time to discuss the impact of these last two chaotic years; including its toll on his family. Dustin shares his concern for the type of country we are creating that his kids will one day grow into. Take a listen on this episode of The

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00:47:41

The Courageous Podcast Episode #41: Andrew Turner...

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2021/04/22

It can share a news report with us in the morning. It can tell our kids a whimsical bed time story just before sleep. Amazon Alexa has become a useful member of many families found in kitchens and bedrooms all across the home. But what goes in to what Alexa says? And are there ways for us to teach Alexa what we best like to hear? Learn from Andrew Turner who is a Senior Manager on the Alexa Artificial Intelligence team. He works on what he calls the Natural Language Understanding team — and will

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00:47:37

The Courageous Podcast Episode #40: Robbie Rogers...

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2021/04/15

Male ego. Testosterone. One Ups. Away from the media, every locker room is a mental war zone that can often mirror the battles taking place on professional fields, diamonds and pitches itself. So imagine Robbie Rogers dilemma when he made the choice to become one of the first openly gay man in pro sports to brave the no holds barred chatter of the locker room. US Men’s National Team player Robbie Rogers, now retired, played for the LA Galaxy from 2013-2017. On this episode of The Courageous Podcast,

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00:52:17

The Courageous Podcast Episode #39: Shelby Stanger...

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2021/04/08

The Courageous Podcast w/ Shelby Stanger What happens when the tables are turned on an award-winning podcast host? You get badass podcaster, producer and storyteller Shelby Stanger as your guest on The Courageous Podcast. Shelby is a colossal believer that stories can impact substantial change. She has not only covered those stories as a journalist but has lived them herself. On this episode of The Courageous Podcast, Shelby shares how she went about crafting her Wild Ideas Worth Living podcast that

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00:54:52

The Courageous Podcast Episode #38: Eric Toda (Global...

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2021/03/25

Eric Toda has had enough. Do you blame him? He is a father who unremittingly thinks about raising his children in a world where hate, fear and profiling is haunting Asian Americans. But why isn’t it haunting all of us? It should. On this episode of The Courageous Podcast, Eric Toda keeps it real on how he feels. We do cover a lot of ground including Eric’s versatile career leading at AirBnB, Snap, Nike and now Facebook. Deeper into the episode we discuss Eric’s frustration over the last year as hate

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00:40:03

The Courageous Podcast Episode #37: Lilian Tomovich...

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2021/03/18

3:41 - Lili shares the importance of trying new industries and taking on new challenges4:21 - Lili believes start-ups aren't that different5:03 - "every company is moving super fast these days."6:35 - Nudging Wall Street think different about MGM.9:08 - "Do you have 5 minutes" collision moments...10:35 - Working for a boss "who wanted to change the world."11:54 - Being at a start-up now ready for TV (top of funnel)13:41 - "Each brand I have worked on has been clear on their role on the world."16:49

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00:51:21

The Courageous Podcast Episode #36: Sarah Jordan (CEO...

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2021/03/11

3:07 - What's special about Mastermind Toys5:18 - Sarah shares background on her path to CEO6:53 - First time CEO navigating the pandemic.10:12 - Leading when you've only met your team in Zoom.11:34 - Sarah felt she wasn't just the CEO but the Chief Communicator13:59 - Sarah shares that she plays to her strengths16:51 - Sarah shares if her ambition wavered when she became a parent.18:22 - What International Women's Day Means to Sarah19:32 - Sarah shares "The Power Gap"20:18 - Navigating the

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00:53:29

The Courageous Podcast Episode #35: Julian Cole...

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2021/03/04

4:00 - Background on Julian5:02 - Moving back to the land down under5:34 - The path to entrepreneurship7:50 - What is account planning and why is it important?9:36 - Looking through the consumers eyes10:57 - An example of insight and strategy13:08 - Relaunching PS4 and the opportunity16:25 - Process from problem to insight to solution21:57 - Subjectivity and getting past the right and wrong answer - the creative leap and connecting the dots24:11 - Hallways over boardrooms - a coalition26:31 -

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00:45:45

The Courageous Podcast Episode #34: Micol Rankin...

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2021/02/25

3:24 - Celebrating Micol's tenure in the ad game3:45 - Background in music and ready to sleep in the airport if need be4:13 - Moving to Atlanta with only $3005:38 - I'd rather die, than stay on this rock7:03 - Not afraid to go down in flames of glory7:52 - Micol's career and backstory9:25 - iHeart discovered Micol from one of his rap's online10:22 - Going from 20% Micol to 100% Micol11:54 - A realization to just share 'me'13:24 - You Are Dope introduces us to Micol13:39 - The Drink, Micol's new

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The Courageous Podcast Episode #33: Derek Walker...

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2021/02/18

4:09 - "This is how we never solve anything"6:26 - "The worst thing that could happen to advertising was..."9:13 - What scares Derek about today12:11 - The power of values15:21 - Being a believer in the Constitution15:32 - Derek's concern with the Jeep Super Bowl commercial.18:54 - Should we be united here in America?21:04 - The need to address bad behavior of bad apples.23:41 - Standing together for one single principle27:27 - Where have the leaders gone?29:55 - Being more diverse starts with the

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00:47:35

The Courageous Podcast Episode #32: Minter Dial...

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2021/02/11

4:50 - Minter's background from the non-traditional jobs to entrepreneurship and corporate life7:17 - What was tugging at Minter to leave corporate and go back to entrepreneurship8:42 - Leaning into tie dye...and wearing it to work10:49 - The one moment that drove Minter to re-evaluate what he was doing with his career15:07 - Do you know what you stand for?19:12 - The challenge and the time needed to get to know yourself19:21 - If you haven't done the work to know who you are, then you are being

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00:48:10

The Courageous Podcast Episode #31: Brent Gleeson...

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2021/01/28

3:10 - Brent's background and starting his first company3:57 - Learning about pivots in entrepreneurship5:38 - Should every American serve in the military?7:44 - What do you go through mentally in SEAL training8:23 - The mental, physical and mindset transformation8:51- Key attributes - grit, resilience, mental fortitude, passion, and a deep emotional connection to the idea of serving12:47 - Taking Point - The foundational principles for leadership and organizational development13:44 - Wanted

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00:53:40

The Courageous Podcast Episode #30: Lisen Stromberg...

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2021/01/21

5:46 - We believe we have to be the ideal worker6:25 - Heartwarming to hear the next generation of men stepping up and saying they want to be actively engaged fathers6:32 - How to be great at your career and your family life6:52 - The abundance mindset and trends we are seeing7:10 - Value is not just about shareholders; it's about stakeholders8:53 - Fears of taking a break from work9:32 - The profile of productivity will surprise you - it's not about being all in, all the time10:01 - Huge rise of

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The Courageous Podcast Episode #29: Marisa Thalberg...

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2021/01/14

3:59 - Does Marisa feel like she's a courageous leader?6:03 - We force Marisa to choose 3 words to describe herself.6:33 - Her thrill in the workplace: finding ways to win creatively8:12 - "Psychology is the gameplay for what we do"9:47 - Marisa shares the power of brands and their role in culture.10:26 - The role of home today.12:12 - Marisa explains what delights her about jumping into new verticals.13:18 - Marisa is adamant about not doing things differently for the sake of doing things

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00:51:07

The Courageous Podcast Episode #28: Kristen Elliott...

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2021/01/07

4:29 - Life changes that caused me to think about what I wanted out of life6:20 - I have loved this brand since the day I walked into it - empowering people to have the outdoor experiences they want to have - guiding people toward wellness6:45 - Coming back into a leadership position enabled me to do some of the things I wanted to accomplish that I was unable to previously7:06 - The biggest lesson - to really lean into the "hell yeses of life" and stay clear of the "F-no's"7:59 - There really is no

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00:48:09

The Courageous Podcast Episode #27: Sam Saliba...

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2020/12/31

3:22 - Sam shares his work path from gaming to big tech.3:52 - Sharing Instagram's latest campaign, "We Make Today"5:26 - Sam shares his time in Product Marketing at Facebook.6:31 - Sam's intention through it all: stay in the Bay area.08:04 - Sam talks about working for creative-led Lucas Films.9:34 - Thompson shares some Warren Buffett advice10:58 - The power of working for a great leader12:13 - If Sam could only pick one boss from previous bosses who would he pick...14:44 - Sam shares 3 big

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00:45:05

The Courageous Podcast Episode #26: Brandon Farbstein...

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2020/12/24

3:09 - How Brandon and Berman first met3:48 - Brandon's background - GenZ activist, speaker, political activist, and influencer3:57 - One of 84 people in medical history diagnosed with a rare form of dwarfism called metatropic dysplasia4:36 - Turning point at age 11 when I was close to ending my life...tired of the suffering5:52 - Opportunity to share my story for the first time through TedX6:06 - First time I was vulnerable and authentic...through this experience I found my purpose and mission in

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