Inside The Inspired

Jonathan Z. Cohen
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Inside The Inspired Podcast

A podcast helping driven professionals build mental toughness. Each week you'll meet high performers helping you level up and tap into your potential by tapping into tips, strategies and stories to maximize your life. Hosted by lawyer and motivational speaker, Jonathan Z. Cohen. Previous guests include: Steven Pressfield, Gunnar Peterson, Don Saladino, Dr. Edith Eger, Matt Higgins, Zach Pogrob, Brad Lea, Michael Chernow, Jennifer Cohen, Dan Churchill, Brian Mazza, and more. Welcome to Inside The Inspired. Let's get to work.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    How The Right Preparation Lets You Respond with Jeff Kessler

    "Every case is different, and that's why I wake up every day liking what I'm doing." Join renowned litigator Jeffrey Kessler as he shares his insights into the art of advocacy, adaptability, and the discipline needed to navigate complex legal battles. In this episode, Kessler discusses his role in landmark sports and social justice cases, offering strategies for preparation and overcoming challenges. Discover how Kessler's legal victories have driven significant change and expanded opportunities in various industries. Gain inspiration from his thoughts on cultivating confidence, embracing new challenges, and balancing career success with family life. Tune in for a deep dive into the mindset of a legal trailblazer. Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode: 1. Adaptability and Preparation: Effective professionals must be prepared to adapt to the unexpected, rather than rigidly adhering to a predetermined plan. 2. Transformative Impact: Truly impactful work goes beyond serving individual clients, driving meaningful change and expansion of opportunities. 3. Work-Life Balance: Even the most successful individuals must prioritize personal relationships and find joy in their lives outside of work. 00:00 Introduction 10:06 Preparation and relying on the team 13:20 Adapting to the unexpected in court 13:46 Preparation for adaptability 17:34 Overcoming imposter syndrome 35:19 Balancing work and family 41:57 Conclusion

    42 min
  2. How To Handle Life-Changing Events with Nate Checketts

    SEP 16

    How To Handle Life-Changing Events with Nate Checketts

    "A father's unwavering determination to save his son's life serves as a powerful reminder that being your own best advocate can make all the difference." This episode we explore Nate Checketts' harrowing experience of his young son's traumatic brain injury and the life-saving actions he took, despite initial resistance from medical staff. It delves into how this event profoundly impacted Nate's priorities, mindset, and approach to entrepreneurship, highlighting the importance of mental fitness and resilience in the face of adversity. Here are 3 key takeaways from the episode: 1. Be a relentless advocate for your loved ones' health, even if it means challenging medical authority. 2. Cultivate mental fitness practices to build resilience and improve emotional management. 3. A life-altering event can shift your priorities and perspective, leading you to focus on what truly matters. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:09 Importance of being a relentless advocate for health. 0:13 Nate's shift in priorities after a life-altering incident. 0:16 The value of developing mental fitness practices. 0:23 Nate's father's influence and entrepreneurial lessons. 0:35 Nate's long-term vision and balanced perspective. 0:40 Nate's final thoughts and advice. Check out my FREE reading list: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://insidetheinspired.com/reading⁠⁠⁠⁠ For all of the courses, podcasts, blogs, contact, and merch, check out our website: https://insidetheinspired.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1FV1VqP⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jonathan on Instagram: @jonathanzcohen

    40 min
  3. Learn to Pause Before You React with Lizzy Zavetsky

    SEP 9

    Learn to Pause Before You React with Lizzy Zavetsky

    "Being Jewish comes with a big responsibility." In this episode, Jewish activist Lizzy Zavetsky shares her journey of navigating challenges, finding strength in adversity, and having tough conversations with her children. Her story inspires standing up for your beliefs and making a lasting impact. Whether you're into activism, cultural identity, or personal growth, this episode offers valuable lessons. Here are 3 key takeaways from the episode: 1. Speak from the heart: Advocate by sharing personal experiences and emotions, not just facts. 2. Find strength in adversity: Overcoming challenges like loss and negative press builds resilience and courage. 3. Lead by example: Teach the next generation to embrace their identity and take action confidently. 00:00 - Introduction 02:49 - Emotional journey since October 7th and challenges faced. 05:43 - Empowering others to stand up for Israel and Jewish identity. 09:29 - Addressing skepticism about Jewish history and identity. 12:36 - Cultivating bravery and mental toughness. 15:06 - Staying informed and vetting information. 18:32 - Balancing family life and advocacy. 25:32 - Developing tenacity and overcoming challenges. 30:06 - Advice on advocating for Jewish identity. 34:34 - Lizzy’s advice for her future self. Check out my FREE reading list: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://insidetheinspired.com/reading⁠⁠⁠⁠ For all of the courses, podcasts, blogs, contact, and merch, check out our website: https://insidetheinspired.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1FV1VqP⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jonathan on Instagram: @jonathanzcohen

    36 min
  4. Navy Seal Commander Explains How To Achieve Optimal Perfomance | Rich Diviney

    SEP 5

    Navy Seal Commander Explains How To Achieve Optimal Perfomance | Rich Diviney

    Unlock optimal performance in this episode of Inside the Inspired with Navy SEAL Commander Rich Diviney. Discover the key difference between peak and optimal performance and why true high-performers thrive under stress, challenge, and uncertainty. Diviney shares insights on the importance of courage, perseverance, and adaptability, backed by personal stories and research. Learn how self-awareness, situational awareness, and emotional intelligence are vital for building unshakable mental toughness. Tune in for a masterclass on excelling in the face of the unknown and elevate your performance to the next level. Here are a few key takeaways from this episode: ​Optimal vs. Peak Performance: Understand the difference between optimal performance (doing your best in the moment) and peak performance (planned and scheduled). Optimal performance encourages responsible energy management and celebrates non-peak moments. ​Attributes Drive High Performance: Focus on attributes like courage, perseverance, and adaptability over just skills. Cultivating self-awareness of these unique attributes is key to high performance. ​Training for Uncertainty: Embrace the idea of "educating for uncertainty" by deliberately facing ambiguous and challenging situations. This approach builds mental toughness and helps transform fear into excitement through conscious choices. Timestamps: 01:04 - Introduction 01:45 - Peak vs. optimal performance explained. 06:22 - Differences between skills, attributes, values, and strengths. 10:24 - Developing decisiveness as an attribute. 12:54 - Defining and understanding mental toughness. 15:47 - Narcissism’s link to mental toughness. 20:16 - Navy SEAL culture and performance expectations. 25:29 - Self-awareness, situational awareness, and emotional intelligence. 49:51 - Diviney’s advice for his future self. Check out my FREE reading list: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://insidetheinspired.com/reading⁠⁠⁠⁠ For all of the courses, podcasts, blogs, contact, and merch, check out our website: https://insidetheinspired.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1FV1VqP⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jonathan on Instagram: @jonathanzcohen

    52 min
  5. If You Haven't Failed, You Haven't Been Playing the Game with Lee Trink

    AUG 29

    If You Haven't Failed, You Haven't Been Playing the Game with Lee Trink

    From the courtroom to the boardroom, Lee Trink’s journey exemplifies resilience, reinvention, and leadership. In this episode, Lee Trink, CEO of Game Theory Ventures, reflects on his diverse career path. Starting as a Brooklyn prosecutor, he transitioned into the music industry, where he played a key role in launching stars like Kid Rock and Katy Perry. Now a business leader and advocate for Israel, Trink shares how his legal background has been instrumental in his business ventures and supporting the Jewish community during challenging times. Expect to learn: ​ Insights into building resilience and adaptability through trial by fire experiences.​ Lessons on the power of self-belief and the importance of challenging conventional wisdom in entrepreneurship.​ An inspiring perspective on the personal and moral responsibility of advocacy, and the impact one person can have. Timestamps: 01:14 - Lee’s Prosecutor to entrepreneurship journey. 07:53 - Resilience through trial by fire. 17:12 - Embracing failure, cultivating self-belief 28:17 - Transitioning from music to eSports. 38:17 - Personal advocacy for Israel. 46:24 - Balancing activism and entrepreneurship. 50:05 - Lee’s advice from future self. Check out my FREE reading list: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://insidetheinspired.com/reading⁠⁠⁠⁠ For all of the courses, podcasts, blogs, contact, and merch, check out our website: https://insidetheinspired.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1FV1VqP⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jonathan on Instagram: @jonathanzcohen

    46 min
  6. Don't Say No. Don't Quit Before You Start with Jay Bilas

    AUG 26

    Don't Say No. Don't Quit Before You Start with Jay Bilas

    Discover what it really takes to build mental toughness with Jay Bilas on this episode of Inside the Inspired. Drawing from his experience as a former basketball player, attorney, and sports analyst, Bilas dives into the importance of humility, preparation, and resilience. Learn how his legal education and mentorship shaped his mindset and explore the core principles that have fueled his success. Don’t miss these powerful insights on embracing challenges and thriving in any field. Here are 3 key takeaways from the interview with Jay Bilas: 1. Insights into defining and cultivating mental toughness. 2. Understanding how legal training can shape one's approach to high-pressure situations. 3. Appreciation for the value of being open-minded and adaptable in pursuing new challenges. Timestamps: 01:26 Introduction 02:08 Jay shares his journey to writing the book on mental toughness. 04:10 The impact of Jay’s legal training on his broadcasting career. 07:44 Jay’s experiences playing basketball overseas. 09:26 Cultivating curiosity and exploring different fields. 11:57 Lessons Jay’s learned from Coach K. 15:28 Balancing multiple roles and the importance of focus. 22:42 The attributes of high performers and the value of humility. 31:28 The importance of priorities and decision-making. 41:29 Compartmentalizing high-pressure interviews. Check out my FREE reading list: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://insidetheinspired.com/reading⁠⁠⁠⁠ For all of the courses, podcasts, blogs, contact, and merch, check out our website: https://insidetheinspired.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1FV1VqP⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jonathan on Instagram: @jonathanzcohen

    44 min
  7. Ep #150: Flying Towards Fear with Michelle Curran

    AUG 21

    Ep #150: Flying Towards Fear with Michelle Curran

    This episode of Inside the Inspired podcast features an interview with Michelle “Mace” Curran, a former F-16 pilot in the U.S. Air Force and current motivational speaker. The discussion explores Mace’s journey of overcoming self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated field. The episode delves into the importance of transparency, accountability, and finding a clear purpose to drive personal growth and success, even in the face of adversity. Mace shares insights on the mental and physical demands of flying high-performance aircraft, as well as the lessons she has applied to her post-military career as a keynote speaker and author. Here are a few key takeaways from this episode: 1. Strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome and self-doubt, even in high-pressure, high-stakes environments. 2. The value of transparency, accountability, and finding a clear purpose to drive personal and professional development. 3. Insights into the mental and physical demands of elite performance, and how those lessons can be applied to achieve success in various endeavors. 00:00 Introduction 00:09 Kern's motivation for joining the U.S. Air Force. 00:23 Michelle’s 13-year Air Force career. 00:42 Michelle’s journey to becoming an F-16 pilot. 01:08 Demands of flying the F-16 and Thunderbirds. 03:55 Overcoming imposter syndrome. 07:13 Navigating responsibilities as a trailblazer. 11:58 Importance of trust and collaboration. 16:05 Influence on decision-making and life approach. 23:34 Transition to public speaking career. 30:08 Preparation, repetition, and balancing action. 40:23 Passion project of writing children's book. 45:32 Michelle’s advice to her younger self. 47:54 Conclusion and connecting with Michelle. Check out my FREE reading list: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://insidetheinspired.com/reading⁠⁠⁠⁠ For all of the courses, podcasts, blogs, contact, and merch, check out our website: https://insidetheinspired.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1FV1VqP⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jonathan on Instagram: @jonathanzcohen

    49 min
  8. Mamba Mentality with Howard Beck

    AUG 19

    Mamba Mentality with Howard Beck

    Veteran sports journalist Howard Beck has thrived in the rapidly changing media world, navigating 27 years of covering the NBA with adaptability and purpose. In this episode, we explore Beck's journey from his early passion for writing and sports to becoming a respected voice in the industry. Discover how he transitioned from the pre-internet era to the digital age, embracing new platforms like podcasting while competing against the best. Learn how Beck has maintained player access as their wealth and influence have grown, and how his commitment to nuanced storytelling continues to inform and entertain. Here are 3 key takeaways from the episode: The importance of adaptability and embracing change in a rapidly evolving industry. The value of cultivating unending curiosity and passion to sustain excellence in one's craft. Strategies for balancing objectivity and empathy when reporting on high-profile figures. Timestamps: 00:00 Adapting to the evolving NBA media landscape over 27 years 01:24 Sense of ownership and growth in Beck's podcasting journey 08:58 Changing access for media amid rising NBA player salaries 13:41 Capturing memorable moments and finding purpose in sports writing 20:55 Common traits among top sports journalists and writers 29:03 Impact of elite athletes' work ethic on Beck's perspective 34:34 Sports writing, career goals, and fairness in journalism. Check out my FREE reading list: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://insidetheinspired.com/reading⁠⁠⁠⁠ For all of the courses, podcasts, blogs, contact, and merch, check out our website: https://insidetheinspired.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1FV1VqP⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jonathan on Instagram: @jonathanzcohen

    48 min
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A podcast helping driven professionals build mental toughness. Each week you'll meet high performers helping you level up and tap into your potential by tapping into tips, strategies and stories to maximize your life. Hosted by lawyer and motivational speaker, Jonathan Z. Cohen. Previous guests include: Steven Pressfield, Gunnar Peterson, Don Saladino, Dr. Edith Eger, Matt Higgins, Zach Pogrob, Brad Lea, Michael Chernow, Jennifer Cohen, Dan Churchill, Brian Mazza, and more. Welcome to Inside The Inspired. Let's get to work.

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  • Creator
    Jonathan Z. Cohen
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    156
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jonathan Z. Cohen
  • Show Website
    Inside The Inspired

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