The Optimized Mind

Mar 04 2025 127 ep. 38 mins 1
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Hosted by Dr. Kate Lund, The Optimized Mind explores how we can define our own unique context, build resilience and maximize potential through engaging with today's top thought leaders in the business and personal development space. Learn more at: https://missionmatters.com/author/kate-lund/

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Transforming Corporate Culture with Kyle McDowell

Mar 04 2025 29 mins  
In this captivating episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate welcomes Kyle McDowell, an inspiring and seasoned leader. Kyle shares the transformative power of his book, "Begin with We," and the profound impact of the 10 “We” principles on organizational culture and beyond. Kyle reflects on the journey that led him to notice an increasing sense of apathy despite advancing in his

Building Resilience and Trust in Franchising with Adam Goldman

Feb 25 2025 28 mins  
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate is joined by franchise consultant and coach Adam Goldman to delve into the intricacies of franchising, his professional journey, and the lessons learned along the way. Chapters: Franchising InsightsExploring Franchise TypesOptimism and ResilienceThe Importance of Trust in FranchisingHandling Rejection and Teaching Children This Import

Exploring Soft Leadership with Professor MS Rao

Feb 18 2025 23 mins  
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate welcomes Professor MS Rao back to the show. The two delve deeply into the evolution and development of soft leadership. Professor Rao explains how he blended principles from his PhD in soft skills with leadership theories to create a new leadership style. He highlights the importance of people skills, emotional intelligence, and colla

Pushing Boundaries with Brian Morgan

Feb 11 2025 50 mins  
In this engaging episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate sits down with Brian Morgan, a dedicated field sound mixer, business owner and endurance athlete, to delve into the parallels between ultra marathons, parenting, personal growth, and resilience. Together, they explore the many lessons learned from pushing physical boundaries and how this relates to nurturing resilient childre

The Power of Communication with Dr. Courtney Byrd

Feb 04 2025 33 mins  
Innovative Speech Language Pathologist Courtney Byrd joins Dr. Kate this week on The Optimized Mind. Dr. Byrd, an esteemed speech language pathologist who brings a wealth of experience and insight into the conversation. This episode dives deep into Byrd's 20-year journey in developing an innovative alternative treatment for stuttering, sparked by a poignant early experience during

Child Life On Call with Katie Taylor

Jan 28 2025 30 mins  
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with child life specialist and founder of Child Life On-Call Katie Taylor. The discussion focuses on the role of child life specialists in children’s hospitals. Central themes which emerge through the discussion include the impact of trauma and hospitalization on children and ways to ease this stress for kids and parents; the

Roadmap to a Successful Franchise with Ewell Smith

Jan 21 2025 42 mins  
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with franchise expert Ewell Smith. The discussion focuses on Ewell’s book – Your First Franchise Roadmap, and the many possibilities for building a successful franchise. Central themes which emerge through the discussion include the many paths for success in franchising and in life, the importance of mindset and goodness of

Prepping for Success with Anmol Singh

Jan 14 2025 35 mins  
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with successful trader and author Anmol Singh. The discussion focuses on Anmol’s path to learning about the markets and developing a passion for trading which has evolved into a successful business. Central themes which emerge through the discussion include the importance of managing mindset in trading and in life, the differe

The Power of Perspective with Cary Sparrow

Jan 07 2025 25 mins  
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Cary Sparrow, founder and CEO of Wagescape, a company focused on labor market trends. The discussion focuses on Cary’s rich experiential history and career path which led him to starting Wagescape. Central themes which emerge through this powerful conversation include transparency in the labor market, the value of experie

Living in Your Zone of Genius with Akash Rupareliaa

Dec 31 2024 28 mins  
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with entrepreneur Akash Rupareliaa. The discussion focuses on the ways in which Akash and his team serve others by helping entrepreneurs build their businesses and gain visibility in a way which helps them to create a massive impact for those they work with. Central themes which emerge through this powerful conversation include