Wired For Success: Success Mindset, High-Performance Habits, and Business Success for Entrepreneurs

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Do you want to build a million-dollar business without sacrificing your health, relationships, or happiness? Welcome to the Wired For Success Podcast, the show for ambitious, mission-driven entrepreneurs who want sustainable success on all levels! One thing I've realized after talking to lots of successful 7-9-figure entrepreneurs is that the constant hustle and grind will only get you so far. Once you have reached that glass ceiling, working harder is no longer the answer. Besides, what good is all the financial success if you either don't have the time to enjoy it, you've ruined your health, betrayed your values, or alienated your loved ones? That's where I come in to help you get wired for success! My approach is analytical as well as intuitive and I show you how you can tap into the fundamental mechanisms at the intersection of physiology and psychology that drive human behaviour, achievement & wellbeing. Are you ready to overcome your fears, limiting beliefs, and self-sabotaging behavior so that you can make a quantum leap in your life? Let's get you back into alignment and flow so that you can enjoy the fruits of your labor, make an impact, and bring your vision to life! As a molecular biologist turned mindset & high-performance coach for driven high-achievers, I share my own experiences and interview leading scientists, industry experts, thought leaders, and super-successful entrepreneurs to teach you how to stay happy, healthy, and productive while building your legacy. Popular topics include success mindset, smart productivity, mental health, holistic health, psychology, burnout prevention, authentic leadership, high-performance habits, podcasting, marketing, sales, and entrepreneurial life. I also feature the best non-fiction books and authors from the science, self-development, and entrepreneurship categories in the "Leaders Are Readers Wired For Success Book" segment of my show. If you'd like to get access to additional exclusive subscriber-only content like guided meditations & exercises, or quick tips & insights, join my inner circle here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wiredforsuccess/subscribe THANK YOU & see you on the other side! :) DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is solely intended as a self-help tool for your own use. Some episodes may contain sponsored content.

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June 16, 2026Episode 15539 min

From Pro Athlete to BigLaw Partner to Entrepreneur: Reinventing Success with Angela Kerek | Episode 258

EPISODE SUMMARY Professional athlete. BigLaw partner. Entrepreneur. Most people spend their lives trying to become one of those things. Dr. Angela Kerek became all three. In this conversation, we unpack the surprising lessons she learned about performance, identity, reinvention, and sustainable success—and how those lessons led her to create ActiveGiving, a company turning movement into measurable impact. This is a powerful conversation for founders, leaders, and ambitious professionals navigating their own next chapter. We talked about... How Active Giving transforms movement into environmental action Lessons from transitioning out of multiple high-performance careers Why Success without self-awareness can become an endless chase EPISODE NOTES Dr Angela Kerek is Co-Founder of ActiveGiving, a performance and engagement platform that turns movement into measurable impact for people, organisations, and the planet. She is a former professional tennis player, ex-BigLaw partner and finance lawyer, and now a mindset and performance coach for founders, executives, and leaders. After 18 years advising on billion-euro transactions in high-pressure legal environments, Angela transitioned into entrepreneurship and coaching, integrating lessons from elite sport, law, and leadership. Today, she helps high performers train mindset like a skill, navigate identity transitions, and build sustainable success without burnout. She is the author of Winning Inside and speaks globally on performance, leadership, reinvention, and sustainable high achievement. LINKS Website: https://angelakerek.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelakerek/ Free resource: https://angelakerek.com/makeithappenworkbook/ The Make It Happen Workbook is a free tool that helps high performers turn intention into action. It guides users to clarify priorities, overcome overthinking, and build simple, consistent steps toward sustainable performance without burnout. ------------ Click this link to listen on your favorite podcast player and if you enjoy the show, please leave a rating & review: https://linktr.ee/wiredforsuccess ------------------ Music credit: Vittoro by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) ----------------- Disclaimer: Podcast Episodes might contain sponsored content.

June 9, 2026Episode 25558 min

Life Storms: Finding Your Clear Sky with Tracy Doyle | Leaders Are Readers – Wired For Success Book Club Episode 257

EPISODE SUMMARY What happens when outward success hides inner burnout? In this powerful conversation with entrepreneur, resilience coach, and author Tracy Doyle, we explore the hidden cost of high performance, the emotional toll of ambition, and why so many successful people feel disconnected despite achieving everything they thought would make them happy. Tracy shares her journey from childhood trauma and instability to becoming an award-winning CEO, then hitting a breaking point that forced her to confront burnout, relationship strain, and unresolved emotional patterns. We dive into the psychology of success, trauma-driven ambition, perfectionism, emotional wellness, and how to rebuild a life rooted in peace instead of pressure. We discuss Tracy's book Life Storms: Finding Your Clear Sky and the practical tools behind her Aurora Method—a framework designed to help high achievers break destructive patterns, heal burnout, and reconnect with themselves and the people they love. If you're interested in burnout recovery, mental health, emotional resilience, trauma healing, entrepreneurship, self-development, women's leadership, relationships, or peak performance, this episode is packed with insight. WE TALKED ABOUT … The connection between burnout, trauma, and identity … Why success can become an addiction that never truly satisfies … The version of yourself that may need to die for healing to begin EPISODE NOTES Tracy Doyle is an entrepreneur, author of Life Storms: Finding Your Clear Sky, and emotional wellness advocate whose work sits at the intersection of business achievement and personal transformation. Her journey — from a childhood shaped by trauma and instability, to award-winning CEO, to resilience coach — is living proof that our deepest wounds can become our greatest purpose. The first in her family to graduate college, Tracy earned a bachelor's degree in psychology and counseling before building a standout career in the pharmaceutical industry. She founded and led a multimillion-dollar medical communications company — earning the regional Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award and recognition from Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Inc. — before answering a different call. Behind the accolades was a truth she couldn't ignore: the cost of high performance. Emotional burnout and disconnection had quietly eroded her relationships and personal fulfillment. That breaking point became the catalyst for everything that followed — including the Aurora Method, a psychology-informed, mindfulness-based framework that helps people understand what drives their relationship conflicts and emotional burnout, break the patterns keeping them stuck, and restore connection with themselves and the people who matter most. Links: www.tracydoyle.life Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569971194280 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracydoyle.life/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-doyle-aurora-co/ Get the book: https://www.amazon.de/-/en/AUDIBLE/dp/B0G542Z245 ------------ Click this link to listen on your favorite podcast player and if you enjoy the show, please leave a rating & review: https://linktr.ee/wiredforsuccess ------------------ Music credit: Vittoro by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) ----------------- Disclaimer: Podcast Episodes might contain sponsored content.

May 5, 2026Episode 25443 min

Clearing Trauma & Addiction For Good with David Ian Rogers | Episode 256

EPISODE SUMMARY Can trauma, anxiety, and addiction really be cleared permanently—not managed, but fully resolved? In this powerful episode, David Ian Rogers shares his unconventional approach to mental health, emotional healing, and high performance. After overcoming his own trauma and addiction, David developed a process designed to eliminate emotional "charge" at the root—helping thousands break free from anxiety, compulsive behaviors, and inner pressure. We explore the psychology of trauma, the hidden patterns driving addiction, and why ambitious entrepreneurs often stay stuck despite outward success. If you're building a business but struggling internally, this conversation offers a radically different perspective on healing, mindset, and sustainable success. We talked about... ... How the mind creates & dissolves suffering ... Heyoka empaths & spiritual guidance ... Clearing emotional pain effectively EPISODE NOTES David Ian Rogers helps people clear deep emotional load fast at the root, so that it doesn't come back. Instead of managing symptoms, he helps individual's clear what's driving their out of control behaviour. When the emotional charge drops, healthy thoughts and behaviours occur naturally. His work supports people dealing with: persistent anxiety or inner pressure, compulsive or addictive patterns, emotional overwhelm and mental fatigue, or performance blocks in sport or in life. He has helped 2,600+ individuals feel lighter, calmer and back in control of their lives. LINKS https://davidianrogers.com ------------ Click this link to listen on your favorite podcast player and if you enjoy the show, please leave a rating & review: https://linktr.ee/wiredforsuccess ------------------ Music credit: Vittoro by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) ----------------- Disclaimer: Podcast Episodes might contain sponsored content.

April 21, 2026Episode 25346 min

The Dreamer's Guide to Achieving in Uncertain Times with Alex Chaparro | Leaders Are Readers – Wired For Success Book Club | Episode 255

EPISODE SUMMARY What if the real reason you're not moving forward isn't strategy, resources, or timing — but a paradigm you haven't examined yet? In this episode of the Wired For Success Podcast, Claudia Garbutt sits down with ICF Certified Executive Coach, business strategist, and author Alex Chaparro to explore what it really takes to move from stuck to unstoppable — especially when the world around you feels uncertain. With over 30 years of experience across real estate, sales, and executive leadership, Alex has seen every version of human potential — realized and unrealized. Today he works with entrepreneurs, creatives, and high-performing executives (including those with ADHD and dyslexia) to create the internal shifts that make lasting external change possible. His book, Dreamers' Guide to Achieving in Uncertain Times, is the distillation of everything he's learned about what separates dreamers who act from dreamers who wait. If you've ever felt like you have all the ingredients for success but can't quite get out of your own way — this episode is for you. WE TALKED ABOUT … The real power of dreaming … How self-rejection silently sabotages your goals … The difference between unnecessary pain and productive discomfort EPISODE NOTES Alex Chaparro is an ICF Certified Executive Coach, founder of PowerUP Coaching, and the author of Dreamers' Guide to Achieving in Uncertain Times. With over 30 years of experience in real estate, sales, and leadership, Alex brings rare real-world depth to his coaching work — helping entrepreneurs, creatives, and mid- to senior-level executives break through the limitations keeping them from their next level. Alex specialises in mindset transformation, high-performance leadership, and turning vision into measurable action. He works with a wide range of high-achievers, including executives navigating ADHD and dyslexia, providing practical tools that improve focus, confidence, and leadership effectiveness without burning out. Known for his ability to create paradigm shifts that produce real results, Alex's coaching is built on one core belief: lasting change starts from the inside out. Connect with Alex Chaparro 🌐 Website: https://www.powerupcoach.net/ 📘 Book: Dreamers' Guide to Achieving in Uncertain Times — available everywhere you buy your books or directly via www.powerupcoach.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderchaparro/ ------------ Click this link to listen on your favorite podcast player and if you enjoy the show, please leave a rating & review: https://linktr.ee/wiredforsuccess ------------------ Music credit: Vittoro by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) ----------------- Disclaimer: Podcast Episodes might contain sponsored content.

March 17, 2026Episode 25444 min

Powerful Imperfection, Ego Mastery & Integrated Success - Forging Legends with Kevin Voisin | Episode 254

EPISODE SUMMARY Why do so many high achievers reach the top of their field… only to realize they don't actually like their life? In this powerful conversation, Claudia sits down with Kevin Voisin — founder of Forge Legend, Ironman 70.3 finisher, father of five, and coach to over 40,000 high-achievers — to dismantle the myth of work-life balance and introduces a radically integrated approach to success. We dive into ego mastery, powerful imperfection vs. perfectionism, personalized life-operating systems, and why fragmentation — not ambition — is the real cause of burnout. If you're an entrepreneur who refuses to win in business but lose at life, this episode will challenge and equip you. We talked about... How perfectionism silently sabotages high performers How to use your ego as a tool instead of being controlled by it The five pillars of integrated success EPISODE NOTES Kevin Voisin is a fiercely committed father of 5, a successful entrepreneur, and founder of Forge Legend, a proven elite personal coaching organization that focuses on Faith, Family, Finance, Fitness, and Fun, and specializes in training and investing in men and women from all walks of life so that they can not only withstand challenges, but conquer them and prosper. He has given keynote speeches on 5 continents, coached over 30,000 people, finished an Iron Man 70.3, has been an elected official, and has successfully navigated divorce, remarriage, and blending a family across state lines. LINKS https://itscoachkevin.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/itscoachkevin/ https://www.instagram.com/itscoachkevin/ ------------ Click this link to listen on your favorite podcast player and if you enjoy the show, please leave a rating & review: https://linktr.ee/wiredforsuccess ------------------ Music credit: Vittoro by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) ----------------- Disclaimer: Podcast Episodes might contain sponsored content.

March 10, 2026Episode 25332 min

The LUNA Smart Ring Revolution with Swapnil Vats | Episode 253

EPISODE SUMMARY What if your next level of business growth depends less on hustle—and more on biology? In this episode, entrepreneur and Head of Business and Product @Luna Ring Swapnil Vats shares powerful insights on scaling AI-driven startups, building global communities, and leveraging wearable technology to measure over 70 biomarkers that directly impact sleep, stress, recovery, and peak performance If you're serious about high performance, longevity, biohacking, startup scaling, and sustainable success, this conversation is for you! We talked about... - The psychology of zero-to-one building - How to avoid "orthosomnia" (anxiety from over-tracking) - The difference between tracking data and understanding causation EPISODE NOTES Swapnil Vats' mission is to build products that unlock human potential. He is currently building the Luna Ring: a futuristic smart ring that accurately measures and analyses your sleep, wellness, heart rate, stress and over 70 bio markers while being easy to wear and great to look at. This is part of a suite of connected devices with a mission to elevate human life. It is sold in over 70 countries. Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/swapnilvats/ https://www.lunazone.com/ --------- Click this link to listen on your favorite podcast player and if you enjoy the show, please leave a rating & review: https://linktr.ee/wiredforsuccess ------------------ Music credit: Vittoro by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) ----------------- Disclaimer: Podcast Episodes might contain sponsored content.

March 3, 2026Episode 2521 hr 7 min

From Brain-on-a-Chip to Personalized Medicine & Scientific Breakthroughs with Dr. Nisim Perets | Episode 252

EPISODE SUMMARY What if we could predict whether a drug will work for a specific person before they ever take it? In this episode, Claudia Garbutt interviews Israeli neuroscientist and biotech entrepreneur Dr. Nisim Perets, founder of Itay&Beyond — a company pioneering patient-derived brain organoids on a chip to accelerate precision medicine for neurological and psychiatric conditions like Autism Spectrum Disorder and epilepsy. Dr. Perets and his team are growing miniature brain tissues from a patient's own cells, placing them on a chip, and measuring their electrical activity to predict how that specific brain might respond to medication. Yes — really. Mini Brains. Massive Breakthroughs. We talked about... Using lab-grown brain tissue to predict drug responses Neuroscience, nanoparticles & synthetic biology Precision medicine for autism, epilepsy, and psychiatric disorders EPISODE NOTES Dr. Nisim Perets is an Israeli neuroscientist and biotech entrepreneur specializing in drug development, targeted delivery systems, and advanced neurotechnologies. His work focuses on translating cutting-edge neuroscience into real-world therapeutic solutions, including patient-derived lab-grown brain tissues on a chip. Dr. Perets has published multiple high-impact scientific papers and is the inventor of more than ten medical patents. He was part of the scientific founding team of NurExone Biologic (NRX), a company developing nanoparticle-based therapies designed to promote recovery after severe spinal cord injuries. In 2021, he founded Itay&Beyond, a biotechnology company pioneering personalized brain-on-a-chip platforms. The company develops patient-derived lab-grown brain tissues (Organoids) to predict drug efficacy for neurological and psychiatric conditions before clinical use, including Autism Spectrum Disorder and epilepsy, aiming to transform precision medicine in the brain sciences. The company is named after the son of one of the founders, Itay, a young man with low-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders Links: https://itayandbeyond.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nisimperets/ --------- Click this link to listen on your favorite podcast player and if you enjoy the show, please leave a rating & review: https://linktr.ee/wiredforsuccess ------------------ Music credit: Vittoro by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) ----------------- Disclaimer: Podcast Episodes might contain sponsored content.

February 24, 2026Episode 25138 min

Hypnosis and Rewiring the Subconscious with Stuart Wade | Episode 251

EPISODE SUMMARY What if the biggest thing holding you back from scaling your business isn't strategy — but your subconscious? In this episode of the Wired For Success podcast, Claudia Garbutt sits down with Stuart Wade, High Performance Mindset Coach, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and four-time World Champion martial artist, to explore the hidden psychological and nervous system patterns that keep ambitious entrepreneurs stuck in pressure, self-doubt, and high-functioning burnout. Stuart shares how subconscious programming shapes performance, why high-achievers often sabotage their next level right as success gets close, and what it really takes to build a million-dollar business without sacrificing your health, relationships, or happiness. We talked about... Fear-driven ambition vs. aspirational drive (and how to shift) Healthy obsession vs. self-destructive pressure: how to spot it early What happens in the brain + nervous system during clinical hypnotherapy Stuart Wade is a High Performance Mindset Coach, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and lifelong martial artist with a bold vision—to elevate human potential at the highest levels in order to create lasting, global change. EPISODE NOTES From a shy six-year-old boy inspired by Bruce Lee to a 5th Dan Blackbelt in Taekwondo, 2nd Dan in Kickboxing, and four-time World Champion, Stuart's journey has been anything but ordinary. At just eight, he failed his first Blackbelt test. That failure became a defining moment—igniting a relentless drive for mastery that would shape the rest of his life. His early discovery of visualisation at 16 years of age, transformed his performance and sparked a lifelong obsession with the power of the subconscious mind. But it wasn't until he encountered clinical hypnotherapy during a low point in his competitive career—when fear and fatigue were eroding his edge—that everything changed. That single breakthrough led to advanced studies with Paul McKenna and Dr. Richard Bandler, and over a decade of work helping elite performers break mental barriers and transform from the inside out. Today, Stuart works with business leaders, entrepreneurs, C-suite executives and world-class athletes- high-achieving men who, despite their external success, often battle self-doubt, inner pressure, and a persistent sense that something is still missing. Stuart believes real change starts at the top. By working with leaders who influence thousands—if not millions—he aims to raise the collective consciousness and inspire a top-down evolution: one where innovation, unity, and compassion drive us toward a future free from poverty, inequality, and division. A future where human potential is fully realized - not just for personal gain, but for the betterment of the world. His mission is clear: to help those at the top unlock their fullest potential—so they can lead with clarity, live with purpose, and create impact that truly matters. Links: www.stuartwademedia.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-wade-the-mind-coach/ https://www.facebook.com/stuart.p.wade https://www.instagram.com/themindcoachuk/ --------- Click this link to listen on your favorite podcast player and if you enjoy the show, please leave a rating & review: https://linktr.ee/wiredforsuccess ------------------ Music credit: Vittoro by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) ----------------- Disclaimer: Podcast Episodes might contain sponsored content.

January 27, 2026Episode 25030 min

The Wearable Revolution in Hormonal Health with Mario Sierra | Episode 250

EPISODE SUMMARY What health insights could you unlock by monitoring your hormones in real time? I sat down with the CEO & founder of HarmonIQ Biosciences, Mario Sierra, to discuss hormone health, wearables, and the challenges of building a health tech startup. We talked about… - Hormone health & optimization - The world's first continuous hormone monitoring platform - Building a health-tech startup without sacrificing sanity E EPISODE NOTES Mario Sierra is the Founder and CEO of HarmonIQ Biosciences, a company pioneering the world's first continuous hormone monitoring platform. With a background in biochemistry, medical device research, and scaling startups, Mario is building technology that will change how we track and understand hormones in real time. HarmonIQ aims to transform fertility, menopause, men's health, and endocrine care by bringing hormone data out of the lab and onto the skin through a wearable coin-sized device. Mario is driven by science, curiosity, and a belief that hormonal health should be measurable, personalized, and accessible for everyone. Links: https://www.harmoniqbio.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sierrmar/ --------- Click this link to listen on your favorite podcast player and if you enjoy the show, please leave a rating & review: https://linktr.ee/wiredforsuccess ------------------ Music credit: Vittoro by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) ----------------- Disclaimer: Podcast Episodes might contain sponsored content. E

December 23, 2025Episode 24943 min

The Future of Digital Marketing: Where AI Meets Authenticity with Dave Parkhurst | Episode 246

EPISODE SUMMARY What happens when a lifelong technologist who helped build the early internet now leads the AI revolution in digital marketing? In this episode, I talk with Dave Parkhurst, founder of GreenHaven Interactive, one of the first full-service digital agencies in the Pacific Northwest. Dave shares how he went from his days at Apple to helping companies blend AI-driven SEO with genuine human storytelling — without burning out their teams or losing their purpose. We explore the future of AI marketing and the art of building trust in a machine world. We talked about… ... How AI is changing SEO & marketing ... Lessons from past tech revolutions ... Why the human voice matters in an AI-driven world EPISODE NOTES A serial entrepreneur and life long technologist, Dave Parkhurst spent much of his early career with Apple. In the early 90s, when the commercial internet was emerging, Dave saw an opportunity and so started GreenHaven Interactive to see if there was money to be made on the web. Apple was gracious in not minding if team members had side gigs, so GreenHaven grew from website development into a one of the first full service digital marketing agencies in the northwest. When Dave left Apple in 2006, GreenHaven began expanding its offerings and team. Now the company is a leading SEO and digital lead generation and marketing firm with 15 people, growing rapidly. Links: https://greenhaveninteractive.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveparkhurst/ https://www.facebook.com/greenhaven.cc/ ---------- Click this link to listen on your favorite podcast player and if you enjoy the show, please leave a rating & review: https://linktr.ee/wiredforsuccess ------------------ Music credit: Vittoro by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) ----------------- Disclaimer: Podcast Episodes might contain sponsored content.