Dichotomy Podcast with Mike Reid

Mike Reid
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Mike Reid interviews leaders, entrepreneurs and ambitious people on the dichotomies they face in their business and life. A dichotomy means a division or contrast between two things that feel opposed. Mike is seeking to bring awareness to two sides of his guest's business, life or personality. Perhaps it's their desire for building a high performance, high octane business contrasted against their desire for the freedom and lifestyle that comes with the 'simple life'. Maybe it's feeling torn between their commitments to their family and their commitment to their business. The dichotomy podcast explores how we can better master these dichotomies as entrepreneurs, so we can lead a more extraordinary and contented life.

  1. 04/26/2021

    Realigning Your Business Around Your Core Personal Values With Giovanni Bartolomeo

    Giovanni Bartolomeo is an entrepreneur and life adventurer with a passion for creating deep connections and environments for these types of connections to take place. Using easy and effective techniques such as breath work, cold exposure, movement, and fasting, he facilitates workshops and retreats designed to unlock the innate human potential within us all. Gio is also an advocate for plant medicine, a key element that contributed to changing his life for the better.   In this episode we go over his journey to living an extraordinary life, from coming to terms with the fact that something important was missing in his seemingly successful life to discovering what truly matters to him.   Enjoy! Highlights Gio's entrepreneurial journey Lessons from 50+ Ayahuasca ceremonies Dichotomy between control and letting go Lessons from a 55-day fast Living in busy Toronto vs living in quiet Costa Rica Resources:  Gio's website | Gio's LinkedIn | Gio's Intagram | Gio's Facebook | Gio's YouTube | Gio's documentary Before you go... If you like to hear more, make sure to subscribe and leave a review.  For more insights on business and entrepreneurship, connect with Mike on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook . Visit www.mikejamesreid.com for more information about Dent Global.

    1h 4m

  2. 03/29/2021

    Overcoming Tragic Adversities and Mastering the Self With Kevin Rempel

    Kevin Rempel is a 2013 Sledge Hockey World Champion, a 2014 Sochi Paralympic Bronze Medalist and a mental resilience coach.  Having overcome a motorcrossing accident that left him paralysed, he learned to walk again at the age of 23. As if that wasn't hard enough, he witnessed the decline of his dad who took his own life shortly after, as a result of also becoming paralyzed from a hunting accident.  In this episode we talk about maintaining hope and optimism during an indefinite period of struggle, dealing with depression, building a strong mindset and what it means to live an extraordinary life.  Enjoy! Highlights Depression  Mental games and strategies to win in life and business The meaning of living an extraordinary life Mental resilience Resources:  Kevin's website |  Kevin's LinkedIn | Kevin's Instagram | Kevin's Facebook | Keven's YouTube Before you go... If you like to hear more, make sure to subscribe and leave a review.  For more insights on business and entrepreneurship, connect with Mike on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook . Visit www.mikejamesreid.com for more information about Dent Global.

    1h 12m

  3. 03/02/2021

    Turning creativity into a profitable business with Lynzie Kent

    Lynzie Kent is the CEO & founder of Love by Lynzie, a Toronto-based event and wedding planning and design agency. She is also the CEO and Creative Director of The Pop-Up Chapel Co, the Uber of weddings, where they marry 10 couples in one day.    In this episode, we talk about the dichotomies of navigating business and life as a mother, a wife and a key person of influence in her industry. We also talk about how anxiety, social media and setting boundaries influence her day to day life.    Enjoy!   Highlights The dichotomies of being a mom and running a business  Maintaining a small boutique agency vs scaling the business City life vs country life Dealing with anxiety     Resources:    Love By Lynzie | The Pop-up Chapel Co. | The Love by Lynzie podcast | Lynzie's Instagram | Lynzie's Twitter | Lynzie's LinkedIn |    Before you go... If you like to hear more, make sure to subscribe and leave a review.    For more insights on business and entrepreneurship, connect with Mike on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook . Visit www.mikejamesreid.com for more information about Dent Global.

    1h 11m

  4. 02/16/2021

    Enhancing the impact of strategic philanthropy and corporate giving with Lauren Albert

    Lauren is a compassionate connector, who has parlayed her genuine passion for giving to inspire philanthropy and social investment across borders, sectors and causes. As an expert in strategic philanthropy and corporate giving, Lauren helps non-profits, social enterprise and purpose driven companies enhance their impact on a global scale.   As the Principal & Executive Optimist of Impact Giving, Lauren helps individuals, corporations, foundations and family offices lead a more purpose-driven life through their giving and through their wealth. Lauren has been an advisor, partner, board member or volunteer for over 100 impact-focused organizations, which allows her to CONNECT a powerful network of impact focused players from around the world.    In this episode, we talk about the dichotomy of love and lost, good and bad, navigating the road to recovery from a concussion and how big of a role family plays in her life and her career. Enjoy!  Highlights The dichotomy of love and lost Recovery from concussion The impact of family role in her development  Navigating the fear and excitement of becoming mom while building a career  Finding the balance between family and work    Resources:  Impactful Giving | Thought Partnership | Lauren's Facebook | Lauren's Instagram | Lauren's LinkedIn   Before you go... If you like to hear more, make sure to subscribe and leave a review.    For more insights on business and entrepreneurship, connect with Mike on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook . Visit www.mikejamesreid.com for more information about Dent Global.

    1h 1m

  5. 01/29/2021

    Exploring Mental Models with Marcel Petitpas

    Marcel Petitpas is the CEO & Co-Founder of Parakeeto, a software company that helps service businesses increase profitability and close more deals by generating accurate, data-driven estimates in seconds using their existing time-tracking data. He's also the fractional COO at Gold Front - an award-winning creative agency in San Francisco working with new-age brands like Slack, Uber, Adobe, Keap and more.   In this episode, we talk about the dichotomy of focus and the periphery , going wide vs going deep , how to turn pain into power and how to know if you're on the right track.    Marcel also talks about how he deals with imposter syndrome and the curse of competency. Enjoy!   Highlights :  The Dichotomy of focus vs the periphery (going wide vs going deep)  Being a T-shaped person Turning pain into power The luxury of focus  Doing hard things vs doing the things that come easy to you  Shame & imposter syndrome  How to know if you're on the right track The curse of competency Resources:  Marcel Petitpas | Parakeeto |  The Agency Profit Podcast | Marcel's Facebook | Marcel's Instagram  | Marcel's LinkedIn    Before you go... If you like to hear more, make sure to subscribe and leave a review.    For more insights on business and entrepreneurship, connect with Mike on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook . Visit www.mikejamesreid.com for more information about Dent Global.

    1h 13m

  6. 11/30/2020

    The Dichotomy Between Conflict & Personal Growth with Jonathan Miller

    Jonathan Miller is a speaker, facilitator and conflict transformation coach, specializing in working with entrepreneurs to be powerful in the face of conflict. He believes in the power of honing one's communication skills to not just "deal with" conflicts, but to transform them into powerful partnerships that serve one's business and their lives.    In this episode, we talk about the dichotomy between conflict and personal growth, and being a digital nomad versus caring for the environment we're in. We talk about growing a business while being mindful that there is no destination to reach.   Jonathan also shares his insights on how to resolve conflict and have difficult conversations. He explains how he deals with discomfort and we explore the dichotomy between being ordinary versus extraordinary. Enjoy!   Highlights: The dichotomy between conflict and personal growth. Growing a business while knowing there is no ceiling or destination to reach. The dichotomies between being a digital nomad versus caring for the environment we're in. How to resolve conflict and have difficult conversations. The dichotomy between being ordinary versus extraordinary. How Jonathan deals with discomfort.   Resources:   Jonathan's LinkedIn Mindful Communication Podcast   Before you go...If you liked this episode, click the 👏 below and share it with others so they can enjoy it as well.   Dent Global is launching in Toronto in 2019. Visit www.mikejamesreid.com to learn more and grab a copy of the Revised Edition of the book, Key Person of Influence by Mike Reid & Daniel Priestley.   Before you go... If you liked this episode, please subscribe and leave a review! It helps the Podcast spread and reach more ears, so your support is greatly appreciated!

    1h 21m

  7. 11/02/2020

    Redefining Happiness & The Dichotomy of Relocating with Karan Nijhawan

    Karan Nijhawan is the founder of JUBE, which stands for Just Be. He's built his business through investing in his relationships and creating vulnerable conversations, through an unconventional strategy of hosting dinners.    Karan has hosted over 150+ dinners for companies like TedX, Forbes and Evio Beauty to help them build relationships with their community and now is on a journey to redefine what company culture truly is.   In this episode, we talk about the dichotomy of uprooting and moving to a new city, how the pandemic has taught Karan how little he needs to be happy, and how holding onto comfort prevents growth. We also explore relationships, love, and the power of perspective. Enjoy! Highlights:   The dichotomy of moving to a new location and leaving his current life behind. Karan's relationship with his environment growing up in a small town. Relationships, love, and discovering what makes you happy. How the pandemic has helped Karan realise how little he needs to be happy. Why people will start to move away from the city and embrace suburbia. The power of fear setting. How holding onto comfort prevents growth. How perspective can be the difference in how you experience any situation.   Resources: Karan's LinkedIn Karan's Facebook Jube Website   Before you go...If you liked this episode, click the 👏 below and share it with others so they can enjoy it as well.   Dent Global is launching in Toronto in 2019. Visit www.mikejamesreid.com to learn more and grab a copy of the Revised Edition of the book, Key Person of Influence by Mike Reid & Daniel Priestley.   Before you go... If you liked this episode, please subscribe and leave a review! It helps the Podcast spread and reach more ears, so your support is greatly appreciated!

    1h 13m

  8. 10/19/2020

    The Dichotomy of Life & Death with Rob Ell

    Rob Ell is the Founder of the Rob Ell Academy, a sales and consulting business based in Vancouver. Rob is also a former StoryBoarder of the year. Storyboarding is the magic behind Disney's customer experience. Storyboarding experiences are also used at Starbucks, Apple and Amazon to name a few.   Rob also perfected his sales framework in the theme park he co-founded called Dinotown that celebrated over one million visits and won many marketing awards. After selling Dinotown, Rob took a sabbatical, before being diagnosed with a brain tumor at the age of 49. In this episode, Rob talks about the fear and uncertainty that he faced throughout his battle with a brain tumor. We also talk about his success in business, and reconnect with what really matters in life. Enjoy!    Highlights:   How Rob's father influenced his pursuit of entrepreneurship. Rob's journey building a theme park from the ground up. The story of Rob being diagnosed with a brain tumor at age 49. How Rob's experience with illness helped him gain a greater appreciation for his relationships. Why Rob loves going to funerals. How the pandemic has reminded Rob to focus on the things that really matter in life. The importance of healthy sleep, healthy eating, healthy relationships, healthy fun, and healthy finances. Why everybody is now in the business of selling an experience. Resources: Rob's LinkedIn Rob Ell Academy Website Rob Ell Academy on Facebook   Before you go...If you liked this episode, click the 👏 below and share it with others so they can enjoy it as well.   Dent Global is launching in Toronto in 2019. Visit www.mikejamesreid.com to learn more and grab a copy of the Revised Edition of the book, Key Person of Influence by Mike Reid & Daniel Priestley.   Before you go...If you liked this episode, please subscribe and leave a review! It helps the Podcast spread and reach more ears, so your support is greatly appreciated!

    1h 5m
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Mike Reid interviews leaders, entrepreneurs and ambitious people on the dichotomies they face in their business and life. A dichotomy means a division or contrast between two things that feel opposed. Mike is seeking to bring awareness to two sides of his guest's business, life or personality. Perhaps it's their desire for building a high performance, high octane business contrasted against their desire for the freedom and lifestyle that comes with the 'simple life'. Maybe it's feeling torn between their commitments to their family and their commitment to their business. The dichotomy podcast explores how we can better master these dichotomies as entrepreneurs, so we can lead a more extraordinary and contented life.

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