My Fourth Act Podcast

Achim Nowak
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I’m Achim Nowak, Executive Coach, Author, Mastermind Convener and host of the My Fourth Act Podcast. If life is a 5-act play, what will you do in your 4th act? Your childhood conflicts have been resolved. The big dramas of life are behind you. Most importantly, you’re not ready to stop. Join me as I speak with exceptional humans who have created bold and unexpected 4th acts. Listen and be inspired.

  1. 12/18/2025

    E161 | Ann Sheybani & Walt Hampton | What 2 Adventurers Know About Life

    Ann Sheybani and Walt Hampton are two smart, funny, and opinionated individuals who are married to each other. Ann Sheybani is a Harvard-trained author, book coach, and the owner/publisher of Summit Press Publishing. Walt Hampton is a bestselling author, lawyer, spiritual leader, Executive Coach and the founder of Summit Success International. Together, their work and life are an inspiration to countless other entrepreneurs who seek a more authentic and bold life.

    52 min

  2. 12/04/2025

    E160 | George Perlov | E160: Brussels/Berlin/Florence

    George Perlov was a quintessential New Yorker. A MPA from Columbia. The Executive Vice President for Research and Innovation at The Advertising Council. A condo in Park Slope. Then fate and love propelled him into an entirely different life.It involves living in Brussels, Berlin and Florence. Starting his own firm, George Perlov Consulting. These days, George Perlov lives a fully European life. None of it was planned.

    41 min

  3. 11/20/2025

    E159 | Dr. Giselle Faubel | About Horses and Psychedelics

    Dr. Giselle Faubel is a Harvard-educated Clinical Psychologist based in South Florida. She is the founder of HORSES AND PSYCHOLOGY and EQUUS FOR HUMANITY - both equine-assisted psychotherapy programs. Giselle's focus has been on providing ground-breaking interventions through a form of psychotherapy which utilizes horses as healers.  Equine-assisted therapy is successfully applied to individuals, families, and groups. Giselle's recent interest in the use of psychedelics to help heal PTSD has led her to create Equidelics - a next-generation integration of equine-assisted therapy with psychedelics.

    49 min

  4. 10/30/2025

    E158 | Women Unbound: Navigating Transitions Gracefully

    On this episode of the MY FOURTH ACT podcast, I have the distinct thrill of speaking with 5 extraordinary women who jointly wrote a just-released book, “Women Unbound: Navigating Transitions Gracefully,” published by Balboa Press, an imprint of Hay House.It is a tale of how five voices, strangers at first, with decidedly different life journeys and experiences, joined in courage and kindness, and over a period of two years blossomed into a chorus of truth and tenderness.The extraordinary women? Maria Hernandez, a technology and innovation thought leader who served as Chief Innovation Officer for IBM Latin America.Lama Karma Chotso, an ordained Tibetan Buddhist nun for over 35 years, and the former leader of a Dharma center in Florida.Jennifer DiMarco: An executive with 30 years of expertise in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry, and a special focus on quality and compliance.Sarah Lewis: An architect and urban planner, with 25 years of expertise in both the private sector and as a public sector planner in the Boston area.Catherine Seo, PH.D.: An educator, filmmaker, and passionate advocate for those living with lipedema and related chronic conditions. It was my privilege to serve as a Mastermind host for these spectacular humans and write the Foreword for “Women Unbound.”

    38 min

  5. 10/09/2025

    E157 | Danielle Riegel | How The Harp Created My Life

    Danielle is an internationally acclaimed concert harpist and multi-faceted artist. She was admitted to the young talent department of the Royal Conservatory in the Netherlands at the age of 12. It marked the beginning of a successful international career as a soloist, chamber musician, and principal orchestra harpist. Danielle is the prizewinner of major national and international harp competitions. She has performed all over the world with renowned musicians and maestros, in cities such as Amsterdam, Berlin, Vienna, Paris, and Madrid. For 15 years, she served as the principal harpist of the Symphony Orchestra of The Hague, Netherlands. In 2020, Danielle moved to the Algarve in Portugal where she offers harp concerts, sound journeys, 1:1 sessions, and movement classes. Here, she also created her intimate ‘Meditative Harp concerts,’ a ceremonial space that starts with a sound journey with sacred instruments and a heart opening meditation, followed by a meditative harp concert. www.danielleriegel.love

    44 min

  6. 09/25/2025

    E156 | Gary Chupik | Why Mental Performance Matters In Life

    Gary Chupik is internationally recognized as one of the top mental performance coaches in the world. He unlocks performance in professional teams, athletes and business professionals. Additionally, Gary has been an ordained minister for 27 years and Chaplain of the Seattle Thunderbirds for 7 years. Gary’s clients include players, coaches and executives from the Houston Texans, Washington Huskies, Stanford University, USA Figure Skating, Seattle Mariners, and many, many more Additionally, Gary supports folks who feel stuck in their lives and desire a new “Gameplan for Life.” www.garychupik.com

    32 min

  7. 09/11/2025

    E155 | Damian Goldvarg, Ph.D. I What I Know About The Power Of Coaching

    Damian Goldvarg, Ph.D., MCC, is an Executive Coach, leadership authority, keynote speaker, and learning facilitator. He is the author and co-author of eight books, including his just released Lead With a Coaching Mindset, How the Best Leaders Unlock Potential. published by Berrett-Koehler. Damian is a luminary in the international coaching world and a leading proponent of the emerging field of Coaching Supervision. He is the Past Global Chair of the International Coach Federation (2013-2014) and was inducted into the ICF Circle of Distinction in 2018.

    35 min

  8. 08/28/2025

    E154 | Devin C. Hughes I When I began To Fully Embrace My Gifts

    Devin C. Hughes is an award-winning speaker, workplace culture expert, best-selling author of numerous books including a memoir, “Contrast: A Biracial Man’s Journey to Segregate His Past,” and a former college basketball player. After a successful career in a global pharmaceutical company, Devin left corporate life to found his own training and consulting firm where he inspires groups and helps organizations and teams to break down barriers and make communication easier through greater awareness.

    25 min
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I’m Achim Nowak, Executive Coach, Author, Mastermind Convener and host of the My Fourth Act Podcast. If life is a 5-act play, what will you do in your 4th act? Your childhood conflicts have been resolved. The big dramas of life are behind you. Most importantly, you’re not ready to stop. Join me as I speak with exceptional humans who have created bold and unexpected 4th acts. Listen and be inspired.

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  • Creator
    Achim Nowak
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    161
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2025 Achim Nowak
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