The Turning Point Podcast with Jon Goldman

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The Turning Point Podcast with Jon Goldman is a masterclass in mastering life's and business's pivotal moments. Hosted by Jon Goldman, a master coach and mentor with decades of experience, this podcast offers a unique blend of deep insights and actionable advice. Jon’s extensive training across widespread modalities, coupled with his intuitive approach and proven track record of success with the biggest leaders and businesses, enables him to adeptly guide anyone through any challenge, personal or professional. Each episode features engaging discussions with leaders from diverse fields or wit

  1. Jul 9

    Episode 23: Off the Record: Wealth Insights

    In this episode of the Turning Point Podcast, host John Goldman sits down with entrepreneur and former Vanguard financial advisor Michael Loscavio to explore the intersection of business success, personal growth, and wealth. Drawing on his experience managing billions of dollars in investments and building multiple businesses, Michael shares the lessons that have shaped his approach to leadership and life. Their conversation goes beyond financial strategies to examine the mindset behind long-term success. Michael discusses why many people don't truly want to retire, how psychology often has a greater impact on investing than market performance, and what he's learned from working with successful entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals. Throughout the discussion, both John and Michael emphasize the importance of relationships, clarity, and intentional decision-making. A central theme of the episode is simplicity. Michael explains that reducing complexity often leads to better results, whether in investing, business, or leadership. Together, he and John make the case that one of a leader's greatest responsibilities is to simplify the complicated, empowering others to make better decisions and achieve greater success.

  2. May 8

    Episode 22: You Don’t Own a Business — You Own a Job (Until You Fix This) Part 2

    Most entrepreneurs believe they own a business. But as Jon Goldman and Steve Graber — veteran CPA and long-time advisor to business owners — reveal, what they really own is a job wearing a nicer suit. In this Off the Record conversation, they break down how to transform your company from a dependency into an asset that runs without you. You’ll learn why control kills scalability, how to replace chaos with systems, and the surprising truth about what your time is really worth. If you’ve ever felt trapped in the success you built, this episode shows the path to freedom — and the $1,000-an-hour mindset that gets you there.

  3. Apr 24

    Episode 21: You Don’t Own a Business — You Own a Job (Until You Fix This) Part 1

    Most entrepreneurs believe they own a business. But as Jon Goldman and Steve Graber — veteran CPA and long-time advisor to business owners — reveal, what they really own is a job wearing a nicer suit.  In this Off the Record conversation, they break down how to transform your company from a dependency into an asset that runs without you. You’ll learn why control kills scalability, how to replace chaos with systems, and the surprising truth about what your time is really worth. If you’ve ever felt trapped in the success you built, this episode shows the path to freedom — and the $1,000-an-hour mindset that gets you there.

  4. Apr 23

    Episode 20: The Neuroscientist Who Says Stress Isn’t the Problem — It’s What You Do With It

    When stress hits, most leaders try to escape it. Dr. Dan Abrams says that’s exactly why it wins. In this Off the Record conversation, Jon Goldman sits down with Dr. Dan Abrams — a neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and former neurosurgeon — to explore the surprising truth about pressure, purpose, and the brain’s hidden wiring. You’ll learn why your mind gets hijacked by anxiety, what actually rewires resilience, and why most therapy keeps ambitious people stuck instead of free. This isn’t pop psychology. It’s a masterclass in how to use stress as fuel, not friction — and how to become the calm center in the chaos of leadership.   Key Points: Iterate instead of chasing perfectionDoing more reps (writing, building, speaking) leads to better results than overthinking one perfect attempt.   Small wins drive growthProgress comes from consistent, incremental improvements—not big breakthroughs all at once.   Adopt a coach mindsetWhether leading others or yourself, focus on guidance, feedback, and patience rather than rigid expectations or criticism.   Thrive score assessment: Myturningpoint.com/quizGet our FREE new book, WAIT! At book.myturningpoing.comTo apply for business and life coaching: podcast@myturningpoint.com

  5. Apr 8

    Episode 19: Living the Pilot Life

    This episode of the Turning Point podcast features an interview with Danny Iny, focused on the concept of “living the pilot life”, a mindset and approach to business and decision-making rooted in experimentation, learning, and navigating uncertainty. Danny shares his entrepreneurial journey, including early failure with a startup that left him in significant personal debt, and how that experience reshaped his approach to business. Instead of chasing certainty or perfection, he advocates for running “pilots”, small, real-world experiments that test assumptions quickly and generate learning. The conversation explores how fear, risk, and ambiguity affect decision-making, and how most entrepreneurs misinterpret risk. Rather than avoiding uncertainty, Danny argues that success comes from engaging with it intelligently, testing ideas early, and reframing failure as feedback. The discussion also goes deeper into psychology, covering how stress is often driven by perceived risk, how our minds struggle with ambiguity, and how shifting from outcome-attachment to learning orientation creates freedom and better results. Ultimately, the “pilot life” is presented not just as a business tactic, but as a way of living, one that prioritizes growth, resilience, and adaptability over certainty and control. Key Points: 1. The “Pilot Life” is about learning, not proving Instead of committing fully to an idea and hoping it works, the pilot approach tests assumptions quickly. You enter with the mindset: “Let’s find out,” rather than “This must succeed.” 2. Most people misunderstand risk Real risk is not “things not working out.” It is a game-changing, irreversible downside. Many business risks are actually reversible, which means they are safer than they feel. 3. Failure is data, not identity Danny reframes failure as extracting lessons. Every attempt contains “diamonds” of insight, and growth comes from actively capturing those lessons rather than avoiding mistakes. 4. Speed of learning beats certainty You can spend months trying to reach 90% certainty, or test quickly at 60–70% confidence and learn faster. Over time, faster learning compounds into better outcomes. 5. Ambiguity is the core entrepreneurial skill The ability to sit with not knowing, and still move forward, is a superpower. Instead of asking “Do I know how to solve this?”, ask “Is it plausible this can be solved?” This shift unlocks progress. Thrive score assessment: Myturningpoint.com/quiz Get our FREE new book, WAIT! At book.myturningpoing.com To apply for business and life coaching: podcast@myturningpoint.com #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #MindsetMatters #PersonalDevelopment

  6. Mar 24

    Episode 18: Expectations Are the "Kiss of Death"

    This episode focuses on one of the biggest sources of frustration in life and leadership: expectations and overattachment. Jon Goldman explains that frustration doesn’t come from circumstances themselves, but from the rigid expectations we place on how things “should” be. These expectations are often rooted in early childhood attachments, where we learned to tie our sense of safety or “being okay” to external things. As adults, those attachments evolve into needing approval, control, or specific outcomes. This creates what he calls the “outside-in trap”, where our emotional state depends on external conditions, people, or results. As long as we live this way, we remain frustrated and limited. The solution is not to stop striving, but to shift from expectations (rigid, fragile demands) to aspirations (flexible, resilient intentions). By focusing on effort instead of outcomes, and letting go of overattachment, leaders can become more productive, more at peace, and ultimately more effective.

  7. Mar 22

    Episode 17: Turning Point ABC Bounce Card

    This episode of the Turning Point podcast focuses on a simple but powerful framework for transforming your thinking and, as a result, your life: ABC — Accept, Bounce, Choose. The core idea is that your experience of life is created from the inside out, not from external circumstances. Even in extreme adversity, people are not “stuck.” They always retain the ability to respond differently through their thinking. The hosts challenge the common belief that happiness and success depend on circumstances. Instead, they show that resilience, fulfillment, and growth come from how you interpret and respond to challenges. Through real examples, including individuals facing severe illness or loss, the episode demonstrates that setbacks are inevitable, but they can become catalysts for growth when approached correctly. The ABC framework provides a practical, repeatable process: Accept reality fully (without resistance)Bounce by reframing and deciding how to respondChoose actions aligned with growth and meaningThe episode ultimately reframes life’s difficulties as opportunities for growth, contribution, and deeper meaning, rather than obstacles.

  8. Feb 8

    Episode 16: Vodka, Guns, and Horses: A Path to Resilience

    In this episode, Jon Goldman explores the true meaning of resilience through a powerful story from the Russian Gulags. Using the contrast between external strength and inner stability, he shares a profound lesson on equanimity—how real well-being comes from alignment and purpose, not circumstances. This conversation challenges listeners to rethink what it means to thrive, even in the most difficult moments. Key Points: Why resilience built on external power eventually collapses The concept of hishtavut (equanimity) and inside-out living How purpose and alignment create unshakable well-being Thriving through uncertainty without tying your identity to outcomes

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The Turning Point Podcast with Jon Goldman is a masterclass in mastering life's and business's pivotal moments. Hosted by Jon Goldman, a master coach and mentor with decades of experience, this podcast offers a unique blend of deep insights and actionable advice. Jon’s extensive training across widespread modalities, coupled with his intuitive approach and proven track record of success with the biggest leaders and businesses, enables him to adeptly guide anyone through any challenge, personal or professional. Each episode features engaging discussions with leaders from diverse fields or wit

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