TNM Unplugged

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Welcome to TNM Unplugged! For your information, growth and entertainment! Unplugged is a state of high performance where you take control and improve your heart, your body, and your mind so they work in unison, helping you execute at levels far beyond expectations! TNM Unplugged was born out of a 20-year crusade to transform leadership through coaching. Our program distills the knowledge of world-class coaches, professional facilitators, bestselling authors, distinguished researchers and scientists, meditation teachers and mentors, and innovators. Their collective wisdom and expertise, delivered through enlightening conversation, insightful dialogue, and practical role play, will help you take your leadership skills to the next level. TNM Unplugged shares the perspectives of a thriving, global leadership community, plus more than 20 years of experience providing leadership training to global organizations. Begin your leadership journey today and gain access to the entire episode library for FREE at www.tnmcoaching.com

  1. 17 Aug

    How to change your state in 60 seconds with Tim Thomas

    In this deeply moving episode of TNM Unplugged, Zoran Todorovic speaks with Tim Thomas former Australian Special Forces soldier, founder of Breathwork in Bed, and veteran recovery specialist—about the life-changing power of nervous system regulation.After serving in Afghanistan and later battling PTSD, Tim found himself trapped in a cycle of medication, poor sleep and emotional exhaustion. His journey eventually led him to discover something remarkably simple: The breath is one of the most powerful forms of medicine we already carry within us. Together they explore how isolation fuels suffering, why sleep is foundational to wellbeing, how breathwork can transform emotional states within minutes, and why so many leaders unknowingly live in chronic survival mode. Tim also shares the moving story behind his work with military veterans, the lessons learned from trauma, and why helping people feel safe—not simply fixing them—is often the beginning of healing. If you’ve ever struggled with stress, anxiety, burnout, poor sleep or emotional overwhelm, this conversation offers both hope and practical techniques you can begin using today. Topics Explored Tim’s journey through Special Forces and AfghanistanPTSD, trauma and recovering from military serviceWhy isolation is one of our greatest hidden challengesBreaking isolation through human connectionWhy breathwork works faster than thinkingUnderstanding the nervous systemBreathwork for stress, anxiety and emotional regulationSleep as the foundation of mental and physical wellbeingMorning and evening “golden windows” for transformationLeadership under pressureEmotional resilience and recoveryBreath as natural medicineLearning to regulate rather than suppress emotionsMoving beyond pharmaceuticals responsiblyHigh performance without burnoutPractical breathing exercises anyone can useHow breath changes the brain and bodyWhy healing begins with feeling safeThe connection between trauma, purpose and serviceTim Thomas is the founder of Breathwork in Bed, former Australian Special Forces soldier, veteran recovery specialist and internationally recognised breathwork educator. Following his military service in Afghanistan and his own recovery from PTSD, Tim dedicated his life to helping others regulate their nervous systems naturally through breathwork. Over the past decade he has worked extensively with military veterans, first responders, leaders and everyday people seeking better sleep, reduced anxiety, emotional resilience and greater wellbeing.His Breathwork in Bed platform teaches simple, science-informed breathing practices designed to help people fall asleep with peace, wake with energy and reconnect with themselves—one breath at a time. Key Takeaways Breath is one of the fastest ways to change your emotional state.You don’t have to fight your thoughts—your breath can regulate them.Isolation amplifies suffering; connection creates healing.Sleep is one of the foundations of emotional wellbeing.High performance requires nervous system recovery.Breathwork is practical, accessible and available to everyone.Healing begins when we feel safe.Small daily practices create profound long-term transformation.The first and last five minutes of each day shape how we live.Every person already carries powerful healing resources within themselves.WebsiteInstagramFacebookTikTokLinkedInBreathwork in Bed App - Apple App StoreBreathwork in Bed App - Google Play This episode combines powerful storytelling, neuroscience, leadership, trauma recovery, and practical breathwork into one compelling conversation. It will resonate strongly with leaders, coaches, entrepreneurs, veterans, healthcare professionals, and anyone seeking practical ways to reduce stress, improve sleep, regulate emotions, and perform at their best. The episode also includes a guided breathwork demonstration that listeners can practise safely in an appropriate setting.

  2. 3 Aug

    How to Stop Self-Sabotaging Your Career with Patty Azzarello

    In this inspiring conversation, Zoran Todorovic speaks with Patty Azzarello—former Silicon Valley CEO, leadership advisor and bestselling author—about why so many talented people unknowingly sabotage their own success long before anyone else has the chance. Patty shares the remarkable story of almost talking herself out of the biggest promotion of her career, despite being one of the strongest candidates. She reveals how mentors changed the course of her life, why confidence is something you build rather than wait for, and why embarrassment and failure became some of her greatest teachers. Together, they explore self-disqualification, imposter syndrome, executive presence, authentic leadership, women in leadership, resilience and why your inner critic should never be allowed to drive your career. If you’ve ever doubted yourself, delayed taking the next step, or felt you weren’t ready, this episode will completely change the way you think about confidence, ambition and personal growth.Topics Explored: Why we sabotage our own careers without realising itWhat self-disqualification really isWhy confidence follows action—not the other way aroundThe difference between confidence and competenceHow to stop waiting until you feel “ready”Understanding and managing your inner criticWhy imposter syndrome can actually be a sign of growthLearning from failure instead of fearing itPatty’s journey to leading a billion-dollar businessThe power of mentors and sponsorsWomen in leadership and overcoming invisible barriersBuilding authentic executive presenceCoaching and overcoming limiting beliefsLeadership lessons from Silicon ValleyPractical advice for anyone navigating self-doubtPatty Azzarello is a business leadership advisor, keynote speaker, bestselling author and former Silicon Valley CEO.She became Hewlett-Packard’s youngest General Manager at the age of 33, went on to lead a $1 billion software business at just 35, and became a CEO at 38. Today she advises CEOs and executive leadership teams around the world, helping organisations strengthen leadership capability, accelerate business performance and build high-performing workplace cultures. Patty is the bestselling author and her latest book Why Is SHE Still Here?, which explores ambition, self-doubt, leadership and the hidden ways people disqualify themselves from success.Key Takeaways:Never disqualify yourself before someone else does.Confidence is built through action.Feeling scared doesn’t mean you’re not ready.Failure is one of the greatest teachers of leadership.Your inner critic doesn’t have to control your decisions.Great leaders focus on their strengths rather than their weaknesses.Mentors often see our potential before we do.Authenticity creates stronger leadership than perfection.Courage is choosing to keep showing up.Memorable Quotes “Never disqualify yourself.”“Confidence follows action.”“Being scared does not disqualify you.”“Failure is one of the best teachers.”“Your inner critic can come along for the ride—but it doesn’t get to drive.”“Courage is simply deciding to come back tomorrow.”WebsiteLinkedinBooks

  3. 20 Jul

    How to Lead Without Ego with Ron Camacho

    Many leaders achieve success by pushing harder, demanding more, and maintaining control. But what happens when the very traits that create success begin creating suffering? In this deeply honest and inspiring conversation, Zoran Todorovic speaks with Ron Camacho, Chief of Police of the North Charleston Police Department, about his personal journey from fear-based leadership to emotionally intelligent leadership. Ron shares how childhood conditioning, insecurity, and unresolved trauma drove his early leadership style, creating results but also damaging relationships and organizational culture. Through therapy, self-awareness, introspection, and years of personal development, he transformed not only himself but the way he leads others. The conversation explores the role of ego in leadership, why vulnerability requires courage, how emotional intelligence can transform organizational culture, and why self-awareness may be the foundation of all effective leadership. Ron also shares practical insights from leading a 400-person police department and explains how empathy, authenticity, humility, and psychological safety have become central to building high-performing teams. Topics explored include:• How childhood trauma influences leadership behavior• The hidden relationship between insecurity and ego• Why successful leaders often struggle with vulnerability• The transformational power of therapy and self-awareness• Ego as a leadership blind spot• Emotional intelligence as a leadership superpower• Developing empathy in high-pressure environments• Creating psychologically safe cultures• The importance of accountability and self-reflection• Why introspection is a critical leadership practice• Building trust through authenticity and vulnerability• Repairing relationships and rebuilding trust• Leading culture change in complex organizations• The “Soft Arts of Leadership”• How emotional intelligence improves performance and engagementRon Camacho serves as Chief of Police for the North Charleston Police Department, leading a 400-person law enforcement organization and one of the largest police departments in South Carolina. His career spans more than thirty years in policing, including leadership roles across multiple departments as a police chief, commander, senior law enforcement executive, SWAT commander, operator, and trainer.

  4. 6 Jul

    Becoming the CEO of You with Alison Meckiffe

    In this fascinating episode of TNM Unplugged, Zoran Todorovic speaks with Alison Meckiffe — Harvard-certified Board Director, transformation CEO, Non-Executive Director, AI advisor, and experienced business leader — about the future of leadership in the age of AI. Together they explore why fear is often the default response to rapid technological change and how leaders can consciously shift from fear to curiosity. Alison introduces the concept of becoming “the CEO of You” — a powerful framework for self-leadership that emphasizes self-awareness, discernment, authenticity, accountability, and personal responsibility. The conversation also explores one of the most overlooked capabilities in modern leadership: discernment. While AI can process information, identify patterns, and generate recommendations, Alison argues that discernment, wisdom, authenticity, and human judgment remain uniquely human capacities that will become increasingly valuable in the years ahead. Key Talking Points• What becomes uniquely human in the age of AI?• Why so many leaders experience fear around AI• FOMO and FOBO: Fear of Missing Out vs Fear of Becoming Obsolete• Curiosity as the antidote to fear• AI as augmentation rather than replacement• What it means to become “the CEO of You”• Self-mastery, self-awareness and leadership• Discernment as a strategic leadership capability• Intelligence versus wisdom• The importance of pausing before reacting• Authenticity as a leadership practice• Why reverse mentoring may be one of the most underutilized leadership tools today• Learning from younger generations• Human potential in a technology-enabled future Alison Meckiffe is a Harvard-certified Board Director, transformation CEO, Non-Executive Director, AI advisor, and experienced executive leader with more than twenty-five years of experience leading organizations through growth, change, digital transformation, and innovation. Her leadership career includes senior executive positions within major international organizations including AXA, Cigna, TUI, and Endsleigh. Alison works at the intersection of strategy, governance, leadership, technology, and human development, helping organizations navigate complexity while remaining focused on people, purpose, and sustainable growth. Her work increasingly focuses on the relationship between artificial intelligence, leadership capability, self-awareness, and the future of human potential. LinkedIn

  5. 22 Jun

    How to Reclaim the Wisdom of the Body with Cynthia Abulafia

    In this deeply reflective episode of TNM Unplugged, Zoran speaks with Cynthia Abulafia — author, educator, yoga therapist, and guide in embodied spiritual practice — about embodiment and why so many people, despite years of personal growth, still feel disconnected from themselves. Cynthia introduces the concept of the “transcendence bias” — the tendency across many spiritual and self-development traditions to encourage people to rise above, let go, detach, or transcend their humanity, while often neglecting the wisdom of the body and lived experience. Together, Zoran and Cynthia explore:• Why so many people feel disconnected from themselves despite years of personal development• The hidden costs of “leaving the body” in spirituality, leadership, and everyday life• The forgotten feminine principle and what modern leaders can learn from it• Why curiosity may be one of the most powerful healing and transformational tools we have• The relationship between embodiment, trauma, coaching, therapy, and healing• How to work with emotional activations rather than bypass or suppress them• Why leadership without embodiment can become performative• A practical framework for reconnecting with the body in daily life• The importance of returning from transcendence back into form — what Cynthia calls “the second half of the circle”• How to reclaim sovereignty, reverence, and wholeness in an increasingly disconnected world This is an episode for leaders, coaches, therapists, seekers, parents, high achievers, and anyone longing to reconnect with themselves in a deeper, more authentic way. Key Talking Points• What is the “transcendence bias” and how does it shape modern spirituality?• Why embodiment is the missing piece in leadership and human development• The forgotten feminine principle in spirituality and growth• Why curiosity is a pathway to healing and sovereignty• The cost of spiritual bypassing and emotional disconnection• The relationship between trauma, therapy, coaching, and embodiment• Why many spiritual practices teach us to leave the body• The “second half of the circle” — returning to form after transcendence• Practical ways to reconnect with the body in everyday life• Why wholeness already exists within us Cynthia Abulafia is an author, educator, yoga therapist, and guide in embodied spiritual practice with more than two decades of experience leading teacher trainings, workshops, and retreats worldwide. Her work explores self-inquiry, embodied awareness, spirituality, and the deeper passages of personal growth. She is the author of: Embodying the GoddessWebsiteInstagram

  6. 8 Jun

    How to Master Executive Transitions with Navid Nazemian

    In this episode of TNM Unplugged, Zoran speaks with Navid Nazemian about the hidden realities of executive transitions and why success at senior level requires far more than technical competence. Navid shares why many leaders fail not because they lack ability, but because they underestimate politics, culture, stakeholder dynamics, emotional pressure, and the personal toll of leadership change. Drawing from his renowned Double Diamond Framework, he explains how leaders can prepare before day one, build trust quickly, read the culture intelligently, create early wins, and sustain energy through one of the most demanding periods of their career. The conversation also explores humility, self-awareness, coaching support, and the inner qualities required not just to survive transition — but to thrive consciously through it. This episode is essential listening for executives, founders, HR leaders, and anyone preparing for a major leap in responsibility.Key Talking Points• Why executive transitions are more difficult than most people realise• Why the first 12–18 months matter more than the first 90 days• The common reasons senior leaders derail early• Why technical skills get leaders hired but soft skills determine success• How to navigate politics and hidden power structures• Reading organisational culture before making change• The Five C’s framework for successful transitions• How to create early wins without rushing decisions• Managing stress, energy, and executive pressure• Why coaching support can dramatically improve outcomes• Inner qualities leaders need during major transitions Navid Nazemian is an executive coach, leadership advisor, and trusted partner to senior leaders navigating high-stakes career transitions. He previously spent over two decades in senior HR leadership roles across global organisations including Adidas, GE, Vodafone, BAT, and Roche. He is the author of Mastering Executive Transitions, an award-winning book helping leaders succeed in new senior roles. LinkedInWebsite

  7. 25 May

    What 75 Countries Taught Me About Creativity with Fredrik Haren

    In this thought-provoking episode of TNM Unplugged, Zoran speaks with Fredrik Haren, international keynote speaker, author, and global explorer of human creativity, about the deeper truth behind ideas, innovation, and creative expression. After interviewing people across dozens of countries and professions, Fredrik has come to a powerful conclusion: creativity is not one thing. It shows up differently across cultures, personalities, and contexts but at its core, it is one of the forces that makes us most deeply human. Together, Zoran and Fredrik explore why creativity brings joy, why so many people wrongly believe they are “not creative,” and how cultural conditioning influences our confidence far more than our actual capacity. They discuss the sweet spot of being “confidently doubting,” the importance of understanding your own creative process, and why many teams fail simply because they do not understand each other’s way of thinking and creating. The conversation also opens into the future. As AI becomes part of daily life and work, Fredrik offers a hopeful and nuanced view of how these tools could enhance creativity, deepen brainstorming, and help people discover new ways of thinking — if used wisely.This episode is a rich invitation to rethink what creativity means, how it works, and how we can unlock more of it in our lives, leadership, and organisations.Key Talking Points• Why creativity is not a talent reserved for artists• How creativity makes us feel more alive and more human• The joy of the creative process versus attachment to the outcome• Why so many people wrongly believe they are not creative• The difference between creative confidence and actual creative ability• How culture shapes the way we express or hide creativity• The sweet spot of being “confidently doubting”• Divine ideas versus “mortal” ideas — and where inspiration comes from• Why understanding your own creative process changes everything• How teams can become more creative by understanding each other’s creative dynamics• The hidden anxiety around ideas, execution, and creative pressure• How AI can support human creativity when used as a tool rather than a substituteFredrik Haren is an international keynote speaker, author, and creativity expert known globally as The Creativity Explorer. He has delivered more than 2,000 presentations in over 75 countries and inspired more than one million people to think more creatively. He is the author of 10 books, including The Idea Book, and his latest title, The World of Creativity, explores lessons from decades of learning from creative people across cultures and professions. WebsiteLinkedInInstagramBook

  8. 11 May

    Why Being a Beautiful Leader Matters with Dawn Stallwood

    In this episode of TNM Unplugged, Zoran speaks with Dawn Stallwood — corporate lawyer turned Leadership Counsel and Chief Integrity Officer — about redefining leadership beyond control, authority, and performance. Drawing from decades of experience in high-stakes environments, Dawn shares how leadership is revealed not in theory, but in the pressure of real decisions, relationships, and responsibility. At the heart of her work is the concept of Beautiful Leadership — a framework rooted in integrity, service, empathy, courage, and intentional action. Together, Zoran and Dawn explore how leaders can provide clarity, inspire collaboration, remove obstacles, and empower others — not through power, but through presence and purpose. They also reflect on the subtle ways leaders lose alignment, the challenge of balancing performance with humanity, and why the future of leadership depends on amplifying our most human qualities.This episode is a powerful call to lead differently — with awareness, responsibility, and courage. Key Talking Points• What “Beautiful Leadership” really means in practice• Why leadership is not about power, but about service and responsibility• How integrity is lost subtly in high-pressure environments• The Nine Beautiful Qualities and what leaders struggle to embody most• Balancing performance-driven cultures with human-centered leadership• What it truly means to serve as a leader• How collaboration and deals reveal the true nature of leadership• The role of empathy, courage, and presence in leadership today• The risks of losing human qualities in the age of AI• Where leaders should begin when they feel disconnected or misaligned• The vision of an “Army of Beautiful Leaders” Dawn Stallwood is a corporate and commercial lawyer turned Leadership Counsel and Chief Integrity Officer, with nearly three decades of experience across private practice, in-house roles, and independent consulting. She is the founder of Floodlight Business, an integrity and impact platform helping leaders create value, build meaningful relationships, and leave a lasting legacy. Her book Beautiful Leadership – Your Personal Framework for Authentic Impact introduces a powerful framework of Nine Beautiful Qualities and Ten Leadership Practices, redefining leadership as an act of intention, integrity, and service. LinkedInInstagramWebsite

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Welcome to TNM Unplugged! For your information, growth and entertainment! Unplugged is a state of high performance where you take control and improve your heart, your body, and your mind so they work in unison, helping you execute at levels far beyond expectations! TNM Unplugged was born out of a 20-year crusade to transform leadership through coaching. Our program distills the knowledge of world-class coaches, professional facilitators, bestselling authors, distinguished researchers and scientists, meditation teachers and mentors, and innovators. Their collective wisdom and expertise, delivered through enlightening conversation, insightful dialogue, and practical role play, will help you take your leadership skills to the next level. TNM Unplugged shares the perspectives of a thriving, global leadership community, plus more than 20 years of experience providing leadership training to global organizations. Begin your leadership journey today and gain access to the entire episode library for FREE at www.tnmcoaching.com

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  • Creator
    TNM Coaching
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    198
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © TNM Coaching
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    TNM Unplugged