Flow Radio

Michael Gendler, co-founder of Ultraspeaking, and Tristan de Montebello, a specialist in impactful speaking, dive into the art of finishing strong when delivering speeches. They explore why a powerful conclusion is crucial and share practical tactics like summary prompts and energy boosts. Storytelling emerges as a key technique for engagement, while humor is highlighted as a means to foster authenticity. The duo emphasizes speaking as a learnable skill, advocating for experiential practice and the importance of channeling fear into performance.

TODAY’S EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE FLOW RESEARCH COLLECTIVE Are you an entrepreneur, a leader, or a knowledge worker, who wants to harness the power of flow so you can get more done in less time with greater ease and accomplish your boldest professional goals faster? If you’ve answered this question with “hell yes” then our peak-performance training Zero to Dangerous may be a good fit for you. If this sounds of interest to you all you need to do is click here right now, pop in your application and one of our team members will be in touch with you very soon.   ABOUT THE GUEST: In 2017, Tristan and Michael founded Ultraspeaking and have since coached the world’s top athletes, creatives, leaders, and entrepreneurs to speak more effectively in the moments that matter most. In 2019, Tristan and Michael launched The Simulator, a collection of speaking games to help people speak better in high-stakes scenarios. Their latest project, Fundamentals, is a flagship course to facilitate rapid growth in professionals around the world.   Because of the way people view speaking in general, many aspiring speakers struggle to get an amazing idea or concept across their audience. Practicing with scripts and memorization is actually detrimental to your speaking skills, as Tristan and Michael explain. If you have the desire to be one of the best public speakers in the world, this episode will be very beneficial to you.   ABOUT THE EPISODE:   In this episode, you will learn about:  Intro (0:00) What Ultra Speaking Is (02:40) The Role of Flow in Ultra Speaking (04:40) Building Confidence in Speaking (12:56) How To Practice Ultra Speaking (16:56) Performing VS Speaking (22:43) Gamifying Ultra Speaking (28:37) Strategies for Speaking in Flow (41:17) The Hard Part of Ultra Speaking (52:32) Breathing And Pausing (59:16)   RESOURCES: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgendler/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Ultraspeaking Website: https://ultraspeaking.com/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ultraspeakingapp Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ultraspeaking   STEVEN KOTLER is a New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and Founder and Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective. He is one of the world’s leading experts on human performance. His books include The Art of Impossible, Stealing Fire, and The Rise of Superman. His work has been translated into over 40 languages and appeared in over 100 publications, including the New York Times Magazine, Wall Street Journal, TIME, Wired, Atlantic Monthly, The Harvard Business Review and Forbes.

TODAY'S EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE FLOW RESEARCH COLLECTIVE Are you an entrepreneur, a leader, or a knowledge worker, who wants to harness the power of flow so you can get more done in less time with greater ease and accomplish your boldest professional goals faster? If you've answered this question with “hell yes” then our peak-performance training Zero to Dangerous may be a good fit for you. If this sounds of interest to you all you need to do is click here right now, pop in your application and one of our team members will be in touch with you very soon.   ABOUT THE EPISODE: As the end of 2022 draws near, we present the best of Flow Research Collective Radio’s episodes to help you achieve more flow and accomplish your boldest goals for 2023. This is an episode filled with strategies and tactics that have been put to the test and has allowed individuals to tap into their full potential and massively transform their lives. Start the year strong with flow and discover what it takes to do the impossible.   In this episode, you will learn about:   Csikszentmihalyi's Contributions to Flow & Creativity (01:13) How to Set & Actually Achieve Goals (10:39) State of The Economy (16:49) Simple Biohacking Strategies (23:59) Rising To Your Purpose (29:23) Flow & Depression (38:22) ‍ STEVEN KOTLER is a New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and Founder and Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective. He is one of the world’s leading experts on human performance. His books include The Art of Impossible, Stealing Fire, and The Rise of Superman. His work has been translated into over 40 languages and appeared in over 100 publications, including the New York Times Magazine, Wall Street Journal, TIME, Wired, Atlantic Monthly, The Harvard Business Review and Forbes.

TODAY’S EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE FLOW RESEARCH COLLECTIVE Are you an entrepreneur, a leader, or a knowledge worker, who wants to harness the power of flow so you can get more done in less time with greater ease and accomplish your boldest professional goals faster? If you´ve answered this question with “hell yes” then our peak-performance training Zero to Dangerous may be a good fit for you. If this sounds of interest to you all you need to do is click here right now, pop in your application and one of our team members will be in touch with you very soon.     ABOUT THE GUEST:   Dave Asprey is the Founder & Chairman, Bulletproof. He is a three-time New York Times bestselling science author, host of the Webby award-winning podcast Bulletproof Radio, and has been featured on the Today Show, CNN, The New York Times, Dr. Oz, and more.   Over the last two decades Dave, the “Father of Biohacking”, has worked with world-renowned doctors, researchers, scientists and global mavericks to uncover the latest, most innovative methods, techniques and products for enhancing mental and physical performance. Dave has personally spent over $2 million taking control of his own biology – pushing the bounds of human possibility all in the name of science, evolution and revolution. The creator of the Bulletproof Diet and innovator of Bulletproof Coffee, Collagen Protein supplements and many more advances in commercial wellness products, Dave’s mission is to empower the entire globe with information and knowledge that unlocks the Super Human in everyone at any age.     ABOUT THE EPISODE:  In this episode, you will learn about:  Fasting Benefits (0:00) Minimizing Suffering When Fasting (7:00) Losing Benefits of Fasting (20:14) Different Types of Fast (23:33) Excessive Fasting (33:21) Dopamine Fasting (42:01) Research Genie Question (43:26)     RESOURCES Web: daveasprey.com Book: Fast This Way Podcast: The Human Radio     STEVEN KOTLER is a New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and Founder and Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective. He is one of the world’s leading experts on human performance.   His books include The Art of Impossible, Stealing Fire, and The Rise of Superman. His work has been translated into over 40 languages and appeared in over 100 publications, including the New York Times Magazine, Wall Street Journal, TIME, Wired, Atlantic Monthly, The Harvard Business Review and Forbes.

TODAY’S EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE FLOW RESEARCH COLLECTIVE Are you an entrepreneur, a leader, or a knowledge worker, who wants to harness the power of flow so you can get more done in less time with greater ease and accomplish your boldest professional goals faster? If you’ve answered this question with “hell yes” then our peak-performance training Zero to Dangerous may be a good fit for you. If this sounds of interest to you all you need to do is click here right now, pop in your application and one of our team members will be in touch with you very soon.   ABOUT THE GUEST: Bret Lockett Bret Lockett is a leading business consultant, speaker, entrepreneur, former NFL player, and founder of the “High Stakes” Training, an executive performance training platform designed to help high achievers become top performers in life, and in business. Bret has been featured in media across the globe including Forbes, CNN, Entrepreneur Magazine, NBC, the Huffington Post, ABC, and the Boston Herald, among others.   Andrew D. Huberman Andrew D. Huberman is an American neuroscientist and tenured professor in the Department of Neurobiology at the Stanford University School of Medicine. He has made numerous important contributions to the fields of brain development, brain plasticity, and neural regeneration and repair. A large amount of that work focused on the visual system, including the mechanisms that control light-mediated activation of the circadian and autonomic arousal centers in the brain, as well as the brain control over conscious vision or sight. Huberman was awarded the McKnight Foundation Neuroscience Scholar Award (2013), and a Biomedical Scholar Award from the Pew Charitable Trusts. He is the recipient of the 2017 ARVO Cogan Award for making major contributions to the fields of vision science and efforts to regenerate the visual system and cure blindness.   ABOUT THE EPISODE:   In this episode, you will learn about: Accessing Flow In Different Environments (02:13) Needing Mastery For Flow (05:50) Learning To Be Observant (07:33) Underlying Universal Skills (13:50) How Ego Affects Peak Performance (17:35) How To Stay Focused (22:19) Tolerating Discomfort (29:33) How Important Are Our Goals (32:13) Goal Setting Theory (36:28) Turning Passion Into Purpose (39:02) Importance of Focus (49:11) Flow Triggers & Flow Blockers (53:48) Lessons From Tom Brady (01:05:39) Group Flow (01:09:38) Handling Negative Feedback (01:11:15) Biggest Leadership Lesson (01:12:54) Habits & Routines (01:14:17)   RESOURCES: Bret Lockett Instagram   Dr. Andrew Huberman Website Instagram   STEVEN KOTLER is a New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and Founder and Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective. He is one of the world’s leading experts on human performance. His books include The Art of Impossible, Stealing Fire, and The Rise of Superman. His work has been translated into over 40 languages and appeared in over 100 publications, including the New York Times Magazine, Wall Street Journal, TIME, Wired, Atlantic Monthly, The Harvard Business Review and Forbes.

Entrepreneur and leader in visualizing value, Jack Butcher, shares his creative process and the inspiration behind his incredible work. He discusses the power of visualized value graphics in distilling complex concepts and explores the connection between creativity, flow, and interpretation. Jack also talks about his background in graphic design, developing the skill of visualizing value, and finding resources. A sponsor segment introduces techniques for effective time management and achieving optimal performance through flow.

TODAY’S EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE FLOW RESEARCH COLLECTIVE Are you an entrepreneur, a leader, or a knowledge worker, who wants to harness the power of flow so you can get more done in less time with greater ease and accomplish your boldest professional goals faster? If you’ve answered this question with “hell yes” then our peak-performance training Zero to Dangerous may be a good fit for you. If this sounds of interest to you all you need to do is click here right now, pop in your application and one of our team members will be in touch with you very soon.   ABOUT THE GUEST: John H. "Jack" Zenger, D.B.A., is the co-founder and chief executive officer of Zenger Folkman. Jack’s vast experience ranges from serving on the faculty of Stanford to serving as CEO of three highly successful training firms. He is a world expert in the field of leadership development, a best-selling author, and a highly respected and sought after speaker, consultant and executive coach.   ABOUT THE EPISODE:   In this episode, you will learn about: Intro (0:00) Unsuccessful Retirement (03:39) Challenges Of Merging Companies (13:40) Leadership Development (16:43) 360 Degree Feedback (21:58) How Coaching Has Evolved (30:18) The Core of Leadership (35:10) Succession Planning (39:57) Characteristics Of Flow Prone Leadership (44:14) Research Genie Question (46:24)   RESOURCES: Website LinkedIn   STEVEN KOTLER is a New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and Founder and Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective. He is one of the world’s leading experts on human performance. His books include The Art of Impossible, Stealing Fire, and The Rise of Superman. His work has been translated into over 40 languages and appeared in over 100 publications, including the New York Times Magazine, Wall Street Journal, TIME, Wired, Atlantic Monthly, The Harvard Business Review and Forbes.

TODAY’S EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE FLOW RESEARCH COLLECTIVE Are you an entrepreneur, a leader, or a knowledge worker, who wants to harness the power of flow so you can get more done in less time with greater ease and accomplish your boldest professional goals faster? If you’ve answered this question with “hell yes” then our peak-performance training Zero to Dangerous may be a good fit for you. If this sounds of interest to you all you need to do is click here right now, pop in your application and one of our team members will be in touch with you very soon.   ABOUT THE GUEST: Joe Mechlinski, Founder and CEO of SHIFT and New York Times bestselling author, wants to change the way we work to transform the way we live.    At SHIFT, a tech-enabled management consulting firm nationally recognized as a ‘Best Workplace,’ Joe helps leaders build healthy and high-performing organizations by disrupting outdated norms, building engaged teams, and using technology to unlock human potential. Passionate about equity in the workplace, Joe is also a partner at Conscious Venture Partners: a group that invests in minority and female-founded businesses.   Joe is dedicated to empowering audiences to wake up to what’s possible and live a life of meaning and purpose. Leaning into that mindset, Joe presented his first TEDx Talk about the future of work which became the #1 most watched TEDx Talk in the world on YouTube in August 2022.   ABOUT THE EPISODE:   In this episode, you will learn about: Intro (0:00) Unlocking Human Potential In The Workplace (1:33) Widening Circle of Concern (5:23) Leadership & Circle of Concern (13:20) Most Damaging Leadership Qualities (19:48) High Flow Workplace Environment (26:50) Issue With Remote Work Culture (32:12) How Culture Gets Shaped (42:07)   Joe’s Social Media and Website: LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Personal Website   SHIFT’s Social Media Profiles and Website: LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook SHIFT Website   STEVEN KOTLER is a New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and Founder and Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective. He is one of the world’s leading experts on human performance. His books include The Art of Impossible, Stealing Fire, and The Rise of Superman. His work has been translated into over 40 languages and appeared in over 100 publications, including the New York Times Magazine, Wall Street Journal, TIME, Wired, Atlantic Monthly, The Harvard Business Review and Forbes.

TODAY´S EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE FLOW RESEARCH COLLECTIVE Are you an entrepreneur, a leader, or a knowledge worker, who wants to harness the power of flow so you can get more done in less time with greater ease and accomplish your boldest professional goals faster? If you’ve answered this question with “hell yes” then our peak-performance training Zero to Dangerous may be a good fit for you. If this sounds of interest to you all you need to do is click here right now, pop in your application and one of our team members will be in touch with you very soon.   ABOUT THE GUEST: Dr. Jill is Your Functional Medicine Expert! She uses functional medicine help find personalized answers to the root cause of disease by examining the nutritional and biochemical imbalances, instead of just treating the symptoms. Dr. Jill searches for underlying triggers that contribute to illnesses through cutting edge lab testing and then tailors the intervention to an individuals specific needs. She uses diet, supplements, lifestyle changes or medication to treat illnesses but will seek the most gentle way to help restore balance along with the least invasive treatment possible. She seeks to promote wellness and create hope, health and healing!   ABOUT THE EPISODE:  In this episode, you will learn about: Intro (0:00) Health Challenges & Recovery (05:22) Issues That Decrease Cognitive Function (12:30) Mold & Peak Performance (16:29) Environmental Toxic Load (24:13) Lyme Disease & Heavy Metals (26:40) Gut Health (29:38) Limbic Retraining (33:49) Most Helpful Metric for Health (38:53) The Future of Performance Medicine (42:49) Research Genie Question (45:17)   RESOURCES LinkedIn Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram   STEVEN KOTLER is a New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and Founder and Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective. He is one of the world’s leading experts on human performance. His books include The Art of Impossible, Stealing Fire, and The Rise of Superman. His work has been translated into over 40 languages and appeared in over 100 publications, including the New York Times Magazine, Wall Street Journal, TIME, Wired, Atlantic Monthly, The Harvard Business Review and Forbes.

TODAY´S EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE FLOW RESEARCH COLLECTIVE Are you an entrepreneur, a leader, or a knowledge worker, who wants to harness the power of flow so you can get more done in less time with greater ease and accomplish your boldest professional goals faster? If you´ve answered this question with “hell yes” then our peak-performance training Zero to Dangerous may be a good fit for you. If this sounds of interest to you all you need to do is click here right now, pop in your application and one of our team members will be in touch with you very soon.   ABOUT THE GUEST: Brent Bolthouse is the founder of The Bungalow Hospitality Group, a collective with a deep history in Southern California. The portfolio currently includes The Bungalow flagship location in Santa Monica and its sister property in Huntington Beach, in addition to The Bungalow Kitchen, a new social dining experience from Bolthouse and longstanding partner Chef Michael Mina. Both Bungalow Kitchen, Belmont Shore began welcoming guests in the Long Beach community in March 2021, while the Tiburon location, designed by Martin Brudnizki, opened in November 2021. The venues’ impressive designs, coastal California cuisine and widespread appeal have garnered accolades from Architectural Digest, Eater, Food &Wine, USA Today, Los Angeles Times, and many more.   ABOUT THE EPISODE:  In this episode, you will learn about: Intro (0:00) Brent's Addiction (06:33) Getting Into Rehab (27:12) Sobriety (53:04) Brent's Entrepreneurship Venture (59:47) Discovering Flow & Cranial Nerve (01:32:24) Flow & Performance Work (01:44:51) What's Next For Brent (01:52:41)   RESOURCES The Bungalow Bungalow Kitchen Facebook Twitter Instagram   STEVEN KOTLER is a New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and Founder and Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective. He is one of the world’s leading experts on human performance. His books include The Art of Impossible, Stealing Fire, and The Rise of Superman. His work has been translated into over 40 languages and appeared in over 100 publications, including the New York Times Magazine, Wall Street Journal, TIME, Wired, Atlantic Monthly, The Harvard Business Review and Forbes.