Run Your Life Show With Andy Vasily
Host Andy Vasily interviews inspiring leaders from professional sports, the field of education, and the health/wellness industry to unpack what striving for excellence means and to learn more about the guiding principles that shape their work.
Episodes
259 episodes
#276: Timeless Insight and Life Lessons from NY Times Best-Selling Author Cal Fussman
Today’s episode is a special re-released conversation that I had with New York Times bestselling author and longtime Esquire writer, Cal Fussman a while back on my podcast. It was an excellent conversation as Cal shared many life lessons he has...
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#275: Snapshot Reflections on Well-Being Ep.1 with Andy Vasily
In this brief episode, we explore the profound wisdom contained in the simple phrase: "Wherever you go, there you are." Made famous by Jon Kabat-Zinn's influential book on mindfulness, this statement reminds us that our ...
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#274: Timeless Life Lessons and Insight From NY Times Best-Selling Author Daniel Pink
In this special re-release, we revisit my conversation with New York Times bestselling author Daniel Pink from a couple of years ago. After recently listening to this episode during one of my runs, I was reminded by how relevant his insights re...
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#273: Cherished Belonging: The Healing Power of Love in Divided Times with Father Greg Boyle
Today's discussion is with a very special person- Father Greg Boyle, an American Jesuit priest and the founder of Homeboy Industries, which is the largest gang rehabilitation and reentry program in the world.In Father Greg's own words, h...
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#272: Climbing Beyond Limits- A Story of Courage and Transformation with Jill Wheatley
In today's episode, I sit down with the amazing Jill Wheatley, an elite ultra athlete and mountaineer. Having climbed 7 of the highest peaks in the world including K2, the second highest mountain in the world at 28000 feet, Jill has made it her...
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#271: Leading with Impact: Building Open Conversations in Education and Beyond with Alex Gray and Andy Vasily
Today’s episode is a unique one for me as I am doing a joint recording with Alex Gray, the host of the International Classroom podcast. Alex and I decided to join forces for this conversation as we are both very passionate about education, lear...
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#270: Paying It Forward: Amadou Ba on Gratitude, Growth, and Giving Back
Before getting into today's podcast with the inspiring Amadou Ba, I want to ask all of you, wherever you are listening, to think about your own life and some of the important things you feel you have been able to accomplish.Maybe that wa...
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#269: Beyond True: Multiple Perspectives and Living Well with Derek Sivers
In today's episode, I'm thrilled to welcome Derek Sivers, a remarkable individual whose openness to new experiences has profoundly shaped both his personal and professional journey. What I appreciate the most about Derek is how he's taken impor...
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#268: Redefining Resilience: From Olympic Dreams to Emmy-Winning Success with Nina Sossamon-Pogue
On the show today is the brilliant Nina Sossamon-Pogue, a multifaceted leader who has excelled across diverse fields - from gymnastics to broadcasting, corporate leadership, and authorship. .In our conversation, we delve deeply into the ...
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#267: The Psychology of Mattering with Dr. Gordon Flett
In this episode, Andy Vasily interviews Dr. Gordon Flett, a distinguished psychologist from York University and author of "The Psychology of Mattering." The conversation explores the concept of mattering—feeling valued and significant in others...
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#266: Leading with Heart: Stef Okamoto on Courage, Vulnerability, and Impact
I feel very fortunate to release today’s episode as I had a chance to sit down on Zoom with the brilliant Stef Okamoto, who is currently the Director of Manager Excellence for Service Now, a fast growing American software company based in Santa...
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#265: Transforming Schools: How Culture Shapes Learning and Leadership with Anne van Dam
In today’s episode, I’m thrilled to sit down with the brilliant Anne van Dam, an educator, leader, and consultant with a wealth of experience working in schools across the globe. And in our conversation, Anne shares her unique journey—from her ...
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#264: Radical Candor in Practice with Amy Sandler (Part 1)
Before diving into today’s conversation with my guest, Amy Sandler, I want you to pause for a moment and think about your own career journey, whatever that may be and reflect on all the places you’ve worked, the teams you’ve been a part of, and...
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#263: Healing Through Compassion: Dimitra Kalogeropoulou’s Journey of Recovery
In this episode, Andy introduces Dimitra Kalogeropoulou, a bilingual Greek/English Registered Clinical Psychologist and certified Compassionate Inquiry practitioner. Dimitra’s journey is deeply inspiring—having overcome a serious drug addiction...
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#262: The Science of Motivating Young People with Dr. David Yeager
Today’s episode is a special one as I had the chance to interview Dr. David Yeager, professor of psychology at University of Texas at Aus...
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#261- Wisdom of Alignment Series: Being the Lead Learner in Your Life
In this short Wisdom of Alignment podcast episode, Andy emphasize the transformative power of adopting a learner's mindset, especially when it comes to challenging our own assumptions and stepping outside our comfort zones. We often cling to fa...
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#260- Mastering Performance: How Actions Shape Our Success with Mark Bennett
In today’s episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Mark Bennett, a Performance Architect whose work in performance psychology has shaped the way individuals and teams think about success. Our conversation dove into some powerful concepts t...
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#259- Building and Maintaining Trust in the Workplace with Charles Feltman
In today's episode, you'll hear from Charles Feltman, a trust expert and leadership coach known for his work on building and sustaining trust in relationships, particularly in the workplace. His book, The Thin Book of Trust, is widely ...
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#258- Always Asking the 'Why' Behind Learning & Leadership with Kevin Bartlett
It gives me great pleasure to introduce Kevin Bartlett, the Founding Director of the Common Ground Collaborative. This episode is part of my 'Perspectives on Pedagogy' podcast series which are education-based in nature, but rooted deeply in wha...
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#257- Wisdom of Alignment Series: Human-Centered Leadership
In the latest Wisdom of Alignment series, we explore the intrinsic and extrinsic motivations driving people to pursue leadership roles. While some leaders may be motivated by career advancement or recognition, many seek to drive positive change...
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#256- The Wisdom of Alignment Series: Finding the Right Path
In today's Wisdom of Alignment episode, we explore Joseph Campbell's idea that "invisible hands" help us when we're on the right path in life. Delving into Aristotle's ancient teachings on eudaimonic well-being, we discuss how aligning our acti...
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#255- Disciplined for Greatness: The Inspiring Story of Munashe Masawi
Today, we have an inspiring guest, Munashe Masawi, whose journey from Zimbabwe to Canada is a powerful testament to discipline, commitment, adaptability, and resilience. Known as Mu by his close friends and family, his story is nothing short of...
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#254- The Wisdom of Alignment Series: The Shadow Side of Leadership
In today's short Wisdom of Alignment podcast series, I dive into the work of Dr. Carl Jung and his focus on the 'shadow side' of self. His work has great application to leadership. In this episode, I share what it means to have a shadow side an...
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#253- Beyond the Ice: Daniel Carcillo's Path to Purpose, Meaning and Impact in Life
Today’s conversation is with Daniel Carcillo, two-time Stanley Cup winner with the Chicago Blackhawks
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#252- Real Life-The Journey From Isolation to Openness and Freedom with Sharon Salzberg
The podcast you are going to hear today is with Sharon Salzberg. She has been a true pioneer in the realms of meditation and mindfulness for more than four decades now. Sharon's influence has been pivotal in bringing these practices to the fore...
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