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. 

Dichotomy Podcast with Mike Reid

Realigning Your Business Around Your Core Personal Values With Giovanni Bartolomeo

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. 

Overcoming Tragic Adversities and Mastering the Self With Kevin Rempel

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. 

Turning creativity into a profitable business with Lynzie Kent

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. 

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

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. 

Exploring Mental Models with Marcel Petitpas

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!

The Dichotomy Between Conflict & Personal Growth with Jonathan Miller

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!

Redefining Happiness & The Dichotomy of Relocating with Karan Nijhawan

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!

The Dichotomy of Life & Death with Rob Ell

Blake Fly believes that appreciation and gratitude are rocket fuel to create epic relationships in work and life. Therefore, he builds experiences that unleash more appreciation and gratitude into the world.  Blake is an Entrepreneur, 8-time TedX Speaker and Co-Founder of My Life Online, a global education company that teaches kids how to appreciate each other in their digital lives. Blake's approach to business-building has gotten him invited to work with companies like LuluLemon, MEC, and Microsoft.  In this episode, Blake talks about his relationships, family, falling in love, and why he has dedicated his life’s work to helping people harness the power of appreciation and gratitude. I encourage you to listen to this episode through the lens of the following two questions: How are you showing up in your relationships? How well do you really know yourself? Enjoy!   Highlights: Blake’s big 6 value system and how it guides his decision making The art of speaking in front of live audiences How he started his business without any marketing or business experience The dichotomies Blake has faced throughout his 23 year relationship with his wife, Emily 7 words that you can write in a message to change how you show up in your relationships The General’s Breakfast How Blake used appreciation to get his business off the ground   Resources:BlakeFly.com Blake’s Facebook Blake’s Instagram Robin Sharma Books 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!

Love, Relationships & The Power of Appreciation with Blake Fly

Mike Brcic is an adventurer, writer, entrepreneur, husband, father, and traveler. One of Mike’s main goals in life is to use business to create positive change in the world. Mike is achieving this through his companies - Sacred Rides and Mastermind Adventures.  His latest business, Mastermind Adventures, hosts carefully curated small-group adventures to bring together amazing, audacious entrepreneurs in spectacular, remote settings. Through his work for social entrepreneurs, Mike delivers workshops, bootcamps, one-on-one consulting, and mentorship for entrepreneurs who seek to change the world through business. In this episode, Mike talks about the dichotomy between vulnerability and connection, describing how we are often afraid that if people see our fears, wounds, and flaws, they will reject us. He contends that showing vulnerability is what leads to connection. Mike also talks about his entrepreneurial journey and the dichotomies he has faced along the way. We talk about travel, monks, meditation, and more. Enjoy! Highlights: The dichotomy between vulnerability and connection Mike’s experience building companies alongside building a family The meaning of bon vivant and why Mikes live by this philosophy The meaning of culture and why travelling is so meaningful Being a traveler versus being a tourist Monks, meditation and accountability The dichotomy of scale The story behind Mike’s business - Mastermind Adventures How & why Mike built Sacred Rides and Bikes Without Borders Resources: MikeBrcic.com Mike’s Facebook Mike’s Instagram Mike’s LinkedIn Sacred Rides Bikes Without Borders Mastermind Adventures Why Travel Matters by Craig Storti 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!

The Dichotomy Between Vulnerability & Connection with Mike Brcic

SHOW NOTES (www.mikejamesreid.com) Dan Demsky is a lifelong entrepreneur and Co-Founder of travel apparel brand Unbound Merino. Dan first grew BizMedia, a digital video agency, from the ground up before he found inspiration for Unbound Merino. Dan came up with the idea for Unbound Merino while on his honeymoon, lamenting the need to check luggage and schlep overstuffed bags everywhere he went. The desire to find a way to pack lighter led him to merino wool, a material known for its ability to wick moisture, regulate body temperature and resist both wrinkles and odour. Dan ran a successful crowdfunding campaign to launch Unbound Merino, raising $350,000 more than his original goal. In this episode, Dan talks about the journey of launching his travel apparel brand and the strategies he used to run a successful crowdfunding campaign. Dan also talks about the dichotomy of stillness versus productivity, and why he is motivated by fun rather than money. Enjoy! Highlights: The dichotomy of finding stillness versus being productive constantly How Dan grew a successful video production business from the ground up How meditation has improved Dan’s productivity The challenges of navigating through chaos versus order How Dan got started with his travel apparel brand Unbound Merino The story behind Dan’s successful crowdfunding campaign, raising $350,000 more than his target Dan’s philosophy for living a good life Dan’s childhood and the effect it had on his relationship with money Being productive versus succumbing to procrastination and distraction Resources: UnboundMerino.comDan’s Facebook Dan’s Instagram Dan’s LinkedIn Emily Fletcher’s Meditation Course Waking Up with Sam Harris   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! 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.

The Dichotomy of Stillness Versus Productivity with Dan Demsky

SHOW NOTES (www.mikejamesreid.com) Vladimir Druts is a life-long learner, entrepreneur and marketer. He is the Founder of Intangible.co - a boutique video production and marketing agency focused on helping growth-minded entrepreneurs increase conversions and revenue through persuasive storytelling. Vladimir's quest to understand the world, pushing himself to be better, and optimize his life has taken him on journeys through the Himalayan mountains and years of meditative and psychedelic practice. Vladimir’s most recent venture is FRWRD skincare - a USDA organic skin-care line for those that wish to create their best skin, self, and legacy. In this episode, Vladimir talks in-depth about many dichotomies in his life, including habits versus rituals, and the battle between minimalism and striving to acquire more. Vladimir also discusses the philosophy of arete, why the internet is both a blessing and a curse, and how to break the pattern of destructive habits. Enjoy! Highlights: The dichotomy of continuous improvement versus self-acceptance The philosophy of arete - the act of living up to one’s full potential The dichotomy of minimalism versus striving to acquire more How to break the pattern of destructive habits The dichotomy of passion versus security and companionship The effect that modern life has on our ability to reflect and find stillness Why the internet is both a blessing and an enormous curse The lessons Vladimir learned from his tough journey through the Himalayas  Resources: Vladimir’s LinkedIn Vladimir’s Instagram Vladimir’s Facebook Intangible.co FRWRD Skincare 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! 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.

Habits versus Rituals & Minimalism versus Growth with Vladimir Druts

SHOW NOTES (www.mikejamesreid.com) Dev Basu is the founder of Powered by Search, a performance media and digital marketing agency that helps b2b software technology companies such as Clio, Clickfunnels, and Shutterstock on how to create relevant user experiences that get them more attention, build connections, and drive conversion.  In 2018, Powered by Search’s work has driven over $2.4 billion in annual sales, directly attributable to the Intent Engine methodology applied successfully to SEO, Direct Response Paid Search and Social.  In this episode, Dev talks about gaining awareness through measurement and reflection, and the important role that journaling plays in the process. Dev also explores several dichotomies, including how limiting beliefs can serve us but also hold us back, and how business and relationships can co-exist. Enjoy! Highlights: How to gain awareness through measurement and reflection The dichotomy of limiting beliefs - how they can serve us but also hold us back The simple shift you should make on how you ask questions How to deal with highly-driven people Why getting better comes from understanding and learning rather than blame The fear of identity and choosing to be happy The dichotomy of short-term planning versus long-term planning and which approach works best How Dev conducts his quarterly and annual planning and the role journaling plays The dichotomy of relationships and business, including Dev’s philosophy of marriage Resources: Dev’s Facebook Dev’s Twitter Dev’s LinkedIn DevBasu.com Poweredbysearch.com QBQ! The Question Behind The Question by John Miller Muse Headband   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! 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.

How To Gain Awareness Through Measurement & Reflection with Dev Basu

SHOW NOTES (www.mikejamesreid.com) Ahad Ghadimi is the CEO & Founder of Forums@Work. Ahad brings a rich background as a start-up entrepreneur, Global 500 executive, and cultural-transformation artist to his roles as CEO, investor and coach. Ahad is a member of the Young President's Organizations (YPO) and the Membership Officer for the Colorado Chapter, a member and workshop leader at the Soho House and the National Center of Employee-Ownership. Ahad is Vice-Chairman of the board of the Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center (RMEOC) and sits on the Colorado Ballet's YP Board. In this episode, Ahad talks about the most prevalent dichotomies in his life and shares several thought-provoking philosophies on how to live a great life. Amongst a range of topics, Ahad explores the dichotomy of always wanting more and planning for the future, versus reflecting on the present moment and enjoying the life you have created. Enjoy! Highlights: How Ahad built a successful swimwear label at the age of 21 The dichotomy of pursuing work through the lens of art versus prioritising profit The dichotomy of pursuing your interest even if it’s not scalable or sustainable How he became a specialist at turning businesses around from the brink of collapse The one emotion that has guided Ahad’s journey The dichotomy of planning for the future versus living in the moment The purpose of Ahad’s current business - Forums@Work Resources: Ahad’s LinkedIn Ahad’s Facebook CoreWorkCapital.com   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! 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.

The Pursuit of Art versus Profit & Other Dichotomies with Ahad Ghadimi

SHOW NOTES (www.mikejamesreid.com) Tim Sotoadeh is the founder of Broya - a Canadian organic bone broth startup. He's also an Internal Family Systems (IFS) Practitioner. IFS is a psychotherapy modality that Tim initially started four years ago for his self-discovery. The further he dove into IFS, the more he started to recognise how revolutionary it was. That's when he decided he needed to make it his mission to share this with the rest of the world. In this episode, we talk about the dichotomy Tim faces in running Broya and his IFS business simultaneously, and how both businesses fulfil different goals and desires. We also talk about many dichotomies, including movement versus stillness, silence versus noise, and living in flow versus the painful discipline of execution.Tim talks about his theory of a post-digital world and how it has never been more important to spend time meditating and reflecting on your thoughts and emotions. Tim opens up about his experience with therapy, and how embracing his vulnerability has lead to some incredible breakthroughs in business and life. Enjoy! Highlights: The dichotomy of running two different businesses simultaneously Living in flow versus the painful discipline of execution The dichotomy of movement versus stillness The dichotomy of silence and noise and the theory of a post-digital world Having skin in the game versus having soul in the game Tim’s experience with therapy and how it helped him find his purpose in life How embracing vulnerability has been the catalyst for Tim’s greatest experiences   Resources: Tim’s LinkedIn BroyaLiving.com  Internal Family Systems on Facebook 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!

Movement vs Stillness, Noise vs Silence, & Preparing for a Post-Digital World with Tim Sotoadeh

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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Dichotomy Podcast with Mike Reid

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