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We interview Best-Selling Authors from across the globe to see what makes them tick, how they are helping to change the world and see beyond the pages in every episode of Beyond The Book.

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August 14, 202620 min

The Day I Refused To Be A Statistic (Feat: James "JW" Radford)

"Once you decide to be relentless, once you refuse to accept this is it, once you start moving with the passion of someone who has nothing to lose and everything to gain, doors open. Resources appear. The impossible becomes inevitable. Your story isn’t over. It’s just beginning. Be relentless." Following the release of Relentless, James "JW" Radford joined us on the podcast to discuss his story of showcasing a relentless drive to rise above the obstacles in his life, as well as his chapter in the book. JW's chapter entitled "The Day I Refused To Be A Statistic" details the personal and professional experiences that led to his version of authentic success. So sit back, relax, and enjoy another enlightening conversation from one of the brightest minds in business.

August 13, 202617 min

When Losing Everything Led To Finding Myself (Feat: Gina Van Der Vliet)

"Listen to yourself. Trust the pull that makes no sense to anyone else. That nine-year-old watching West Side Story knew something everyone else missed—that home isn’t always where you’re from, but where you’re brave enough to go. Be relentless about your becoming. Your next decision can change everything." Following the release of Relentless, Gina Van Der Vliet joined us on the podcast to discuss her story of showcasing a relentless drive to rise above the obstacles in her life, as well as her chapter in the book. Van Der Vliet's chapter entitled "When Losing Everything Led To Finding Myself" details the personal and professional experiences that led to her version of authentic success. So sit back, relax, and enjoy another enlightening conversation from one of the brightest minds in business.

August 12, 202617 min

The Passaggio Moment: Finding Power Through Tactical Empathy In High-Stakes Negotiations (Feat: Gareth Witten)

"But I’ve learned that navigating the passaggio moment isn’t something you master once. Every negotiation presents a new passage. The difference is trusting that tactical empathy, that strange alchemy of strength and understanding, creates outcomes that pure power never could." Following the release of Lead With Empathy, Gareth Witten joined us on the podcast to discuss his story of using understanding to win loyalty and drive growth, as well as his chapter in the book. Witten's chapter entitled "The Passaggio Moment: Finding Power Through Tactical Empathy In High-Stakes Negotiations" details the personal and professional experiences that led to his version of authentic success. So sit back, relax, and enjoy another enlightening conversation from one of the brightest minds in business.

August 11, 202613 min

Watch Me: When A Stoma Bag Couldn't Stop A Marathon Dream (Feat: Lisa Horan)

"And when they say you can’t, when they list all the logical reasons why it’s impossible, show them what relentless really looks like. Watch me became my battle cry. Now it’s yours." Following the release of Relentless, Lisa Horan joined us on the podcast to discuss her story of showcasing a relentless drive to rise above the obstacles in her life, as well as her chapter in the book. Horan's chapter entitled "Watch Me: When A Stoma Bag Couldn't Stop A Marathon Dream" details the personal and professional experiences that led to her version of authentic success. So sit back, relax, and enjoy another enlightening conversation from one of the brightest minds in business.

August 10, 202620 min

The Quiet Revolution: How Empathy Transforms Everything It Touches (Feat: Kimberlee Langford)

"This is the quiet revolution of empathy: it transforms everything it touches, including and especially the person brave enough to wield it." Following the release of Lead With Empathy, Kimberlee Langford joined us on the podcast to discuss her story of using understanding to win loyalty and drive growth, as well as her chapter in the book. Langford's chapter entitled "The Quiet Revolution: How Empathy Transforms Everything It Touches" details the personal and professional experiences that led to her version of authentic success. So sit back, relax, and enjoy another enlightening conversation from one of the brightest minds in business.

July 16, 202613 min

The Partnership Reset (Feat: Oliver Fernandez)

"The partnership reset with that legacy agency taught me that the most powerful negotiation tool isn’t leverage, data, or contractual obligation. It’s tactical empathy—the ability to say, “It sounds like you’re feeling...” and mean it. Because when people feel genuinely understood, they stop defending and start collaborating. And that’s when real value creation begins." Following the release of Lead With Empathy, Oliver Fernandez joined us on the podcast to discuss his story of using understanding to win loyalty and drive growth, as well as his chapter in the book. Fernandez's chapter entitled "The Partnership Reset" details the personal and professional experiences that led to his version of authentic success. So sit back, relax, and enjoy another enlightening conversation from one of the brightest minds in business.

July 10, 202615 min

Understanding The People Behind The Numbers (Feat: Joe Reyes)

"None of that was strategy. It was just paying attention. It was just about seeing people clearly and responding to what they actually needed, not what was convenient for me. That’s the real work. That’s what matters. The rest is just math." Following the release of Lead With Empathy, Joe Reyes joined us on the podcast to discuss his story of using understanding to win loyalty and drive growth, as well as his chapter in the book. Reyes's chapter entitled "Understanding The People Behind The Numbers" details the personal and professional experiences that led to his version of authentic success. So sit back, relax, and enjoy another enlightening conversation from one of the brightest minds in business.

July 9, 202617 min

An Architect's View On Dignity, Design, And The Bottom Line (Feat: Bob Murphy)

"Every day, my team and I translate lived experience, operational reality, and financial responsibility into floor plans, sections, and details that you can build, staff, and bank on. Empathy is where we start. Architecture is how we make it real." Following the release of Lead With Empathy, Bob Murphy joined us on the podcast to discuss his story of using understanding to win loyalty and drive growth, as well as his chapter in the book. Murphy's chapter entitled "An Architect's View On Dignity, Design, And The Bottom Line" details the personal and professional experiences that led to his version of authentic success. So sit back, relax, and enjoy another enlightening conversation from one of the brightest minds in business.

July 8, 202615 min

The Jacket That Changed Everything (Feat: Jim Robinson)

"That jacket Bert threw at me wasn’t just about keeping warm. It was about being seen when you’re invisible, valued when you feel worthless, and helped when you’re too proud to ask. Every time I tell that story and cry, which is every damn time, I’m reminded that empathy isn’t just about understanding someone else’s pain. It’s about remembering your own and using it to change the world, one person at a time." Following the release of Lead With Empathy, Jim Robinson joined us on the podcast to discuss his story of using understanding to win loyalty and drive growth, as well as his chapter in the book. Robinson's chapter entitled "The Jacket That Changed Everything" details the personal and professional experiences that led to his version of authentic success. So sit back, relax, and enjoy another enlightening conversation from one of the brightest minds in business.

July 3, 202618 min

Earning The Right To Try (Feat: Chris Danek)

"The contract manufacturer didn’t just help us succeed. They became better at helping all their clients succeed. That’s collective impact. That’s what happens when you stop pushing and start creating pull through 360-degree empathy. That’s what happens when you earn the right to try." Following the release of Lead With Empathy, Chris Danek joined us on the podcast to discuss his story of using understanding to win loyalty and drive growth, as well as his chapter in the book. Danek's chapter entitled "Earning The Right To Try" details his personal and professional experiences that led to his version of authentic success. So sit back, relax, and enjoy another enlightening conversation from one of the brightest minds in business.