The Brain Vault: Where Science Meets Success

Larry R. Olsen
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Ever feel like you’re capable of more, but something’s holding you back? Yeah, we’ve all been there. Welcome to "The Brain Vault" with Larry Olsen. This isn't some stuffy lecture; it's a deep dive into how your mind actually works and, more importantly, how to get it working for you. We're talking real talk with incredible people – the ones who've been stuck, figured it out, and built something amazing. Larry sits down with trailblazers from every walk of life: athletes who shattered records, entrepreneurs who built empires from nothing, thinkers who revolutionized their fields. They open up about their biggest challenges, their biggest breakthroughs, and exactly what they did to shift their mindset. Larry then helps break down these powerful insights, making them easy for you to bring into your own life. Forget the hype. We're talking genuine stories, actionable insights, and a whole new way to think about unlocking what's next for you. If you're curious, ready to learn, and want to finally break through those mental barriers, then pull up a chair. Together, we will explore your brain's hidden power. About Your Host, Larry Olsen: Larry Olsen has spent years mastering the art of mental optimization, translating complex ideas into everyday breakthroughs. As a world expert speaker, CEO, and relatable husband and father of five, he's dedicated to helping you harness the power of your own mind and apply it to your real life. He's not just talking theory; he lives these principles, which means the insights you gain here are genuinely applicable to your busy, complex world.

  1. The CEO Your Business Has Been Waiting For

    MAR 11

    The CEO Your Business Has Been Waiting For

    What if the next level of your business is already within reach — and the only upgrade needed is in you? Dr. Fleet Maull, founder of HeartMind and creator of Neuro-Somatic Mindfulness, has spent more than 50 years mastering the science of human performance — and he brings an edge no traditional business advisor can match. From building an Inc. 5000 company to pioneering the world's first prison hospice program, Fleet discovered that the leaders who scale fastest aren't those with the best strategy — they're the ones with the most optimized nervous system. In this powerful episode of The Brain Vault, Larry and Fleet unpack the neuroscience behind why your greatest leadership breakthroughs live on the other side of regulation — not hustle. This is the episode for every founder, executive, and leader ready to scale not just their business — but their capacity to lead it.     👤 ABOUT FLEET MAULL, PHD: Fleet Maull, PhD, CMT-P, is the founder and CEO of the Heart Mind Institute and creator of Neuro-Somatic Mindfulness (NSM), a powerful synthesis of contemplative practice and modern neuroscience. He is the author of Radical Responsibility: How to Move Beyond Blame, Fearlessly Live Your Highest Purpose and Become an Unstoppable Force for Good. Fleet served 14 years in federal prison, where he founded the first prison hospice program in the world (1987), meditated three hours daily, and earned his PhD. He is a Zen Roshi (master teacher), an Acharya in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, and brings 45+ years of meditation practice. Post-prison, he founded an Inc. 5000 company, created the National Prison Hospice Association, and now works with overwhelmed founders and scaling entrepreneurs through his entrepreneurial mastery training. The Heart Mind Institute archives over 2,000 hours of interviews with leading neuroscientists, psychologists, and thought leaders.   Connect with Fleet: Website: heartmind.co & https://www.fleetmaull.com/ Book: Radical Responsibility (available at all major bookstores) Entrepreneurial Mastery Summit: April (check heartmind.co for details) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleetmaull/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fleetmaull/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fleetmaull Twitter: https://x.com/fleetmaull Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartmindinstitute   🧠 ABOUT PERFORMANCE DRIVEN NEUROLOGY (PDN): Performance Driven Neurology is Larry Olsen's methodology combining cognitive psychology and neuroscience to help leaders and high performers move from the 95% (thinking about what's on their mind) to the 5% (understanding HOW they think). With 40+ years of Fortune 500 experience, Larry transforms how people approach leadership, performance, and personal growth.   🔗 TAKE ACTION Take the FREE 5% Leadership Assessment: https://tally.so/r/kde74r Discover how your brain is wired?  https://tally.so/r/jaodj4 Download Your FREE 3-Step Morning Brain Activation Guide: https://larry-olsen.kit.com/3-steps-morning-guide

    47 min
  2. Transforming the Leadership Mindset

    FEB 25

    Transforming the Leadership Mindset

    What if the leadership that got us here is the very thing standing in the way of our survival? In this episode of The Brain Vault, Larry Olsen sits down with global powerhouse Maria Brinck to expose the "outdated mindsets" quietly failing our organizations and our planet. From the boardrooms of Europe to the indigenous circles of the Congo Basin, Maria has witnessed a transformation that most leaders are completely missing.   This isn’t about "doing better"—it’s about a total neurological and cultural evolution. Maria reveals how to stop looking for an external authority and finally become the "Inner Author" of your own life. If you’re ready to shatter the alpha-myth, reclaim your purpose, and tap into the $8.8 trillion secret of human engagement, this is the conversation you cannot afford to miss. The world has changed. It’s time for your leadership to evolve. Press play and step into the future.   👤 ABOUT MARIA BRINCK Maria Brinck is the founder of Zynergy International (est. 2013), a leadership advisory firm working with Fortune 500 companies including Stryker, IBM, ConMed, Vizient, and Brasseler. She is the author of The Leadership We Need: A New Mindset for a Brighter Future. Born and raised in Sweden and Algeria, Maria was educated in Sweden, France, and the USA with a focus on International Business. Her most transformative experience came living and working with indigenous communities in the Congo Basin Rainforest in Cameroon, where she worked on rehabilitation of chimpanzees and gorillas. Maria is a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, co-founder of the Highland Institute, and a Climate Reality Leadership Corps leader and mentor.   Connect with Maria: Website: www.mariabrinck.com LinkedIn: Maria Brinck Book: The Leadership We Need (available at all major bookstores)

    41 min
  3. Where to Look When Hard Work Stops Delivering Results

    FEB 11

    Where to Look When Hard Work Stops Delivering Results

    You're disciplined. You're committed. You show up every day and put in the work. But what happens when effort and motivation aren’t delivering the results you know you're capable of?   Santiago Brand is an international educator and consultant in brain mapping and neurofeedback who uses real brain data to reveal what's actually happening when people perform, stall, or burn out. Trained as both a sport and clinical psychologist, Santiago has spent over 17 years across more than 26 countries helping leaders and high performers improve focus, recover faster from stress, and perform with greater consistency—not by grinding harder, but by understanding the brain that's running the show.   In this conversation, Santiago reveals why even the most driven individuals hit invisible walls. You'll discover how trauma markers and emotional dysregulation show up in brain maps, why high performers resist the truth about their own humanity, and how quantitative EEG technology turns invisible obstacles into something you can finally work with.   Because once you see what your brain is doing, you can't unsee it—and that's when real transformation begins.   If you've ever felt like you're doing all the right things but the breakthrough still hasn't happened, this episode shows you exactly where to look next.

    41 min
  4. The Neuroscience of Curiosity: How Bold Questions Unlock Peak Performance

    JAN 28

    The Neuroscience of Curiosity: How Bold Questions Unlock Peak Performance

    The Brain Vault: Where Science Meets Success

    38 min
  5. Breaking the Cycle: How Self-Awareness Heals Trauma, Leadership, and Culture

    JAN 14

    Breaking the Cycle: How Self-Awareness Heals Trauma, Leadership, and Culture

    The Brain Vault: Where Science Meets Success

    42 min
  6. The Magic of Authenticity: Stop Shrinking, Start Shining

    12/31/2025

    The Magic of Authenticity: Stop Shrinking, Start Shining

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    40 min
  7. Leadership in Motion: How Transformation Begins With You

    12/17/2025

    Leadership in Motion: How Transformation Begins With You

    In this episode of The Brain Vault Podcast, Larry sits down with Louisa Loran, leadership advisor and author of Leadership, Autonomy and Motion, for a conversation that redefines how leaders create change. Not through more programs or strategies—but through behavior, presence, and motion. Louisa shares why listening creates movement, why autonomy unlocks momentum, and why clarity matters even when the path isn't fully visible. Together, she and Larry explore how small shifts in how you show up can create meaningful change. If you're ready for leadership that's human and adaptive—this conversation will stay with you.

    34 min
  8. Leading Through Uncertainty: How to Build Influence, Clarity, and Purpose

    12/03/2025

    Leading Through Uncertainty: How to Build Influence, Clarity, and Purpose

    What if uncertainty isn’t something to fear… but one of the greatest advantages you have as a leader? In this episode of The BrainVault Podcast, Larry Olsen sits down with Scott Stirrett — best-selling author of The Uncertainty Advantage, founder of Venture for Canada, and a rising force in modern leadership. Scott’s journey from leaving Goldman Sachs at 22 to building a national organization reveals one powerful truth: leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about how you navigate the unknown. Together, Larry and Scott explore how clarity, self-compassion, and purpose can transform the way you lead yourself and others. You’ll learn why focusing on the journey builds more momentum than fixating on outcomes, how to quiet the pull of comparison, and why your “true north” becomes the anchor that guides every decision you make. Scott shares the mindset that helped him impact thousands of lives, and Larry brings forward insights that remind us: growth isn’t about perfection. It’s about who you bring to the moment. If you’re ready to lead with more confidence, purpose, and vision—this conversation opens the door. Press play and step into a new perspective on the power of uncertainty.

    41 min
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Ever feel like you’re capable of more, but something’s holding you back? Yeah, we’ve all been there. Welcome to "The Brain Vault" with Larry Olsen. This isn't some stuffy lecture; it's a deep dive into how your mind actually works and, more importantly, how to get it working for you. We're talking real talk with incredible people – the ones who've been stuck, figured it out, and built something amazing. Larry sits down with trailblazers from every walk of life: athletes who shattered records, entrepreneurs who built empires from nothing, thinkers who revolutionized their fields. They open up about their biggest challenges, their biggest breakthroughs, and exactly what they did to shift their mindset. Larry then helps break down these powerful insights, making them easy for you to bring into your own life. Forget the hype. We're talking genuine stories, actionable insights, and a whole new way to think about unlocking what's next for you. If you're curious, ready to learn, and want to finally break through those mental barriers, then pull up a chair. Together, we will explore your brain's hidden power. About Your Host, Larry Olsen: Larry Olsen has spent years mastering the art of mental optimization, translating complex ideas into everyday breakthroughs. As a world expert speaker, CEO, and relatable husband and father of five, he's dedicated to helping you harness the power of your own mind and apply it to your real life. He's not just talking theory; he lives these principles, which means the insights you gain here are genuinely applicable to your busy, complex world.

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