I, Zack Arnold, the usual host of Optimize Yourself, step into the guest seat to give you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what 2024 was like for me and my team.
Ep263: The Art of the Pivot: Going From Freelancer to Entrepreneur | with Nick Milo
Nick’s journey from Hollywood to helping others harness their creativity is a testament to the power of diversification and the value of transferring skills across industries.
Ep261: Meetings Don’t Have to Suck: Learn a Better Way to Create and Collaborate | with Dr. Steven Rogelberg
Dr. Rogelberg shares how you can reclaim your time, energy, and creativity using different strategies to make meetings productive, engaging, and even (dare I say) enjoyable.
Ep260: How to Build Collaborative Cultures & Fix Toxic Creative Environments | with Chris Deaver
In our conversation, Chris and I explore what the culture of co-creation entails and how it has benefited early adopters like Apple.
Ep259: Overcoming Communication Fears for Introverted Creatives | with Bridget Sampson
Bridget shares her own journey from being traumatized and terrified by early public speaking experiences to becoming a confident communicator.
Ep258: From Information Overload to Getting Better at Anything by Finding the Right Mentors | with Scott Young
Scott and I talk about how AI is changing the way we learn and how we can master the skill of learning in today’s digital age.
Ep240: Stop Delaying Your Dreams and Live a Life Rich in Experiences | with Bridget Hilton & Joe Huff
My conversation with Bridget and Joe will walk you through the actions you can take to start building a life rich in experiences with no regrets.
Ep221: How to Be an Irreplaceable Creative in the Emerging World of Artificial Intelligence | with Srinivas Rao
In our conversation, Srinivas and I go deep into the rabbit hole of all things AI. We examine the specific reasons AI couldn’t actually replace humans and more importantly, how we can use AI as leverage to further advance our careers.
Ep210: All Quiet On the Western Front Writer/Producer Lesley Paterson On Unleashing Your True Creative (and Athletic) Potential
The advice Lesley has to share with you about how to push through any obstacle between you and your own finish line is as inspiring as her own incredible story, and I can’t wait for you to listen.
Ep203: Using Time Tracking and Habit Formation to Create Moments That Matter | with Laura Vanderkam
Laura shares simple ways in which we can use time tracking and habit formation not only to “get more done” but to make sure we aren’t missing our lives as we strive to reach our goals.
Ep202: Let’s Stop Talking About “Productivity” and Start Talking About Balance | with Mike Vardy
This conversation has a refreshingly different agenda: re-defining what it means to be “productive” and exploring the ways in which we can maintain momentum towards – and reach – our personal and professional goals while remaining balanced.
Ep170: How to Avoid Burnout and Live a More ‘Effortless’ Life | with Greg McKeown
Learn from New York Times bestselling author Greg McKeown the simple strategies you can use to both prioritize the most essential things in your life but also make doing them Effortless (without burning out).
Ep146: [CASE STUDY] From “Out of Ideas” to Becoming an Idea Machine | with Paul Del Vecchio
Learn how writer/director Paul Del Vecchio overcame the anxieties and fears that caused him to always say ‘Yes’ to other people’s projects (even when they were the wrong fit) so he could focus on developing his own projects.
Ep144: Redefining What It Means to Be “Productive” (and Aligning Your Values With Your Time) | with Tamara Torres
Learn the difference between being “busy” and being “productive” so you can define your own version of productivity and set goals that allow you to align your time with your values.
Evercast vs. Zoom – Why the New Evercast Proves the Choice is Clear For Remote Collaboration [Evercast Review]
Learn how Evercast can provide a much richer remote collaboration experience than Zoom or its other competitors.