We all dream. Every night. Whether we remember them or not. And maybe — just maybe — those dreams aren’t random, ridiculous, or irrelevant. Maybe they’re trying to tell us something we’re too distracted, too busy, or too burned out to hear while we’re awake. Here to help us decode the language of dreams is Dr. Bonnie Buckner — founder of the International Institute for Dreaming and Imagery®, executive coach, faculty director at GWU’s Center for Excellence in Public Leadership, and author of The Secret Mind: Unlock the Power of Your Dreams to Transform Your Life . She’s spent her career teaching people how to use dreaming and imagery for personal growth, leadership, and creative breakthroughs . We explore: Why your dreams are worth paying attention to (even the weird ones) The science and strategy behind using dreams for personal development How feelings and subconscious wisdom can point to answers What to do if you don’t remember your dreams Why slowing down might be the key to speeding up your clarity Because what if the clarity you're chasing isn't out there — it's already in you, waiting for you to slow down, shut off, and tune in? Connect with Bonnie: Website: https://bonniebuckner.com/ Book: https://bonniebuckner.com/the-secret-mind/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/dreamwithiidi/ Related Podcast Episodes: How To Rewire Patterns That No Longer Serve You with Judy Wilkins-Smith | 323 The Icelandic Art of Intuition with Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir | 307 The Astrology Advantage with Tali Edut of The AstroTwins | 301 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
Education today has a totally different paradigm: It is no longer confined to a classroom or a desk. It is no longer kept in the domain of the youth. Education can, and should be, utilized by everyone regardless of age. As education pushes past the boundaries where it has previously been constrained, it is changing what’s possible. In this podcast, I interview Josh Joseph, Senior Vice President of Yeshiva University, one of the best private colleges in the United States. Josh shares his insights on the future of education and its implication for each of us. We speak about the importance of pursuing your passions, honing your skills, and making your talents marketable. As an educator, Josh explains why each of us should “find our element,” and how a commitment to core values will enable us to achieve personal greatness.…
We speak about the importance of pursuing your passions, honing your skills, and making your talents marketable. As an educator, Josh explains why each of us should “find our element,” and how a commitment to core values will enable us to achieve personal greatness.
-Charlie and Alan Weichselbaum discuss the inherent risk that comes with trusting your business' finances to one individual. To avoid this peril, one must gain insight into how the company operates and obtain the skills required to make a positive impact on day-to-day operations.
If you are like most entrepreneurs, you don’t spend a lot of time in finances. You are entrenched in the product or the service that your company offers, constantly trying to make it better and get more customers. Tracking expenses, costs and revenues, seem to be either a waste of time or necessary evil. Alan is an “outside” CFO to many entrepreneurs around the country. Entrepreneurs are constantly reaching out to understand how to leverage Alan’s financial systems’ knowledge so they can take their company to the next level. If you need to get your “financial house” in order, you don’t want to miss this show.…
Charlie Harary filled in for Blaze Radio host Buck Sexton on March 1st, 2017. He talks about President Trump's Speech and the reactions that came from it.
Charlie talks about President Trump's speech and how there should be a level of respect that should be towards the president and people in our everyday life. He believes that President Trump's speech created a positive message.
Charlie talks with the host of Entrepreneur On Fire Podcast founder & host John Lee Dumas. Charlie ask how John got started in real estate in San Diego, after serving eight years in the US military and how feeling disconnected lead him to start the Entrepreneur On Fire Podcast.
All of us have had an “ah ha” moment, a time when an idea popped into our mind and provided the insight that we immediately knew that could change our lives. For most it stays there, an idea, an unrealized thought that never becomes a reality. For John Lee Dumas, it became a multi-million dollar reality. John was working in real estate when he realized the power and potential of podcasting. He realized the need for a daily podcast that profiles profiling entrepreneurs and business leaders. He launched Entrepreneur on Fire and the rest is history. In this episode, John shares the story of how his entrepreneurial drive, determination and innovation brought him into the world of podcasting where he was able to turn his hobby into a successful business.…
VCorp’s Seth Farbman talks about entrepreneurship, the importance of giving and how to hustle when starting your own company. Did you ever hear a story about the guy who was so dedicated to his idea that he slept on his couch to work through the night, growing his business into a multi-million dollar company? Well, Seth Farbman actually did that. While working as a lawyer, he came up with an idea for a company. After launching the company with a close friend, he literally slept on his couch to deliver twenty-four hour service to his clients. Years later he sold his company for many millions. I sat down with him to speak about how he took an idea and literally turned it into a multi-million dollar business.…
Do you have a great idea? Something that will change the world? Something that will free you from teh 9 to5? How can you tell if your idea is a good viable one? Many people work their 9 to 5, dream of quitting and freeing themselves. Charlie and VCorp's Seth Farbman talk about that "aha moment" where the lightbulb goes off and how to distinguish between something mediocre and a truly unique idea that will change everything.…
In this episode we speak with Jason Gelber, co-founder of BD Health Services. After receiving his degree in mental health and addiction, Jason did an internship in a drug-rehabilitation facility. Jason saw the way the facility treated its patients and felt that he could create a better and more effective experience for people suffering from addiction. Gelber and his partner, sought to open their own facility, but they hit one obstacle after another. Everyone they turned to discouraged them and they didn’t have the money, the space or the experience. But they had the vision and the self-confidence and that was enough to launch their first facility. Now, BD Health Services hosts four facilities, has helped hundreds of people, and has exceeded everyone’s expectations. Jason shares his thoughts on being able to overcome the odds to launch his company, and grow it to success.…
Our guest today is Marc Bodner, CEO of L&R Distributors, a multi-million dollar distribution business. Marc shares his journey from starting out in the IT department of L&R and growing over the years into its CEO. You’ll hear how Marc’s relentlessness, resilience and vision led him to success. He speaks about the distinction between being interested versus being interesting and pointing arrows outward versus pointing them inward. This is an ideal show for anybody looking to figure out how to grow from where you are to where you want to be.…
Marc Bodner, CEO of L&R Distributors, a multi-million dollar distribution business, discusses one of the first obstacles he faced in working for Eleanor Distributors in the early 1990's. He explains how he had to walk away from a deal with his former company with $50,000 which he then used to find early computer software for the company's hardware.…
In this episode Charlie speaks with David Tawil, President of Maglan Capital about his incredible journey from being a prominent attorney to launching an event-driven hedge fund. David was an investment banker with Credit Suisse, where he served as Director of Leveraged Finance and co-managed the fixed-income alternative asset trading business, focusing on sourcing and trading illiquid high-yield and distressed debt. Before joining Credit Suisse, David was an attorney with Davis Polk & Wardwell, specializing in workouts and bankruptcies. He began his legal career as an associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. David earned a BS in Business Management, graduating magna cum laude from Yeshiva University, and he earned a JD from the University of Michigan Law School. David shares his views on how to following your dreams, standing out in a crowded marketplace and achieving success even if the odds are stacked against you.…
“It’s about the journey, not the destination” is an adage fit for Scot Cohen. Scot, co-founder of the uber-successful Iroquois Capital Fund, started his career with no business education, experience or money. He couldn’t even land a job. All he had was the will to succeed. That desire lead him on a journey in which he launched multiple companies, traveled around the world and stayed a few steps ahead of the competition. In this episode, we speak about how journaling helped Cohen in tumultuous times, how he calculates risk and manages failure, and how with the right attitude, hard work, humility and a little luck you can accomplish amazing things.…
Professor Steven Brown was rejected from his first job after earning his doctorate. Why? Because he was disabled. He was totally qualified, and initially accepted, but the company didn’t want to hire someone with a disability. This rejection may have discouraged most people, but not him. It led to three decades of supporting, defending and advocating for the disabled community. He became a professor, author and co-founder of the Institute on Disability Culture. In this interview, Steven opens our eyes to a world many people can’t even imagine, teaches us how to follow our passion, overcome challenge and demand that every human being be treated with respect.…
What are the attributes of great achievers? Best-selling author, speaker, and entrepreneur Cameron C. Taylor has a lot to share on the subject. Two of Taylor’s five books are dedicated to analyzing the lives of great people, like Mahatma Gandhi, Walt Disney, George Washington and Winston Churchill. His popular books, 8 Attributes of Great Achievers and 8 Attributes of Great Achievers II have been widely distributed. In this episode, Taylor talks about the lives of the famous people he has studied, the lessons he has learned from them and how he’s been able to bring those insights into his own life. We discuss the privilege and responsibility of independence, how to maintain one’s values even when in the midst of failure and how to balance a life of business, family, and philanthropy.…
Sarah Hofstetter is the global CEO of 360i, a premier digital advertising agency. Sarah has received numerous awards, including Advertising Agency’s “40 Under 40”. Her company, 360i, is the only ad agency to be named the Top Third Agency in “Advertising Age’s Agency A-List” for three years in a row. Sarah shares her story about how she went from a Journalism major to an advertising executive. In just 10 years, she ran PR for a public company, launched her own company, and then joined 360i; ultimately becoming its CEO. Now she creates brand strategy for major companies such as Kraft Foods, Coca-Cola, HBO, OREO, and many more. In this episode, we discuss Sarah’s insights, as well as lessons she learned along her journey.…
Charlie's guest this week is a man who doesn’t take no for an answer. Ronn Torossian, founder and CEO of 5WPR, one of the most powerful PR firms in New York, is the two-time winner of the PR Executive of the Year award and semifinalist for Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year. He is the bestselling author of For Immediate Release: Shape Minds, Build Brands, and Deliver Results with Game-Changing Public Relations. Ronn walks us through his journey from his job at a pizza parlor to CEO of a PR firm and describes the lessons he’s learned along the way. We discuss the power of believing in yourself and establishing “your brand.” We delve into the value of knowing who you are, what you want and what you are willing to sacrifice. This episode is great for the hungry entrepreneur who wants to take his or her business to the next level.…
Mario Herger is the CEO, founder and partner of Enterprise Gamification Consultancy LLC, a strategic consulting group focused on gamification, innovation, social business, and “intrapreneurship” in the enterprise. In this episode of The Charlie Harary Show, Charlie speaks with Mario about gamification and how to make your work and life more fun, productive and engaging by applying the concepts we enjoy when we play games. Charlie and Mario define gamification and break down how it’s being used in our lives today in every area from social media to loyalty programs. They speak about the essence of what a game is, the future of gamification, and how games can br used to motivate you to grow.…
International bestselling author, Bob Burg joins Charlie to discuss his uber popular book, “The Go Giver” and it’s in five laws to increase your personal effectiveness and professional success. Bob shows how giving is the pathway to a successful business, and how the best way to win the rat race is to rise above it.…
Studies show that 40% of the difference between how happy you are and how happy the person next to you is comes down to gratitude. In this episode, we talk with Janice Kaplan, author of The Gratitude Diaries as she describes the impact her New Year’s Eve resolution, to be more grateful, had on her life. We hear from Dr. Emiliana R. Simon-Thomas Ph.D., as she explains the latest edge research on how gratitude molds your mind and improves your physical health. The episode concludes with practical steps to implement more gratitude in our lives even if we feel that we have little to be grateful for. Happiness doesn’t depend on whats going on out there, its whats going on right here in your mind.…
Joel Mael is the Vice Chairman of the Miami Marlins. Joel shares insights on being able to grow a company under the scrutiny of the public eye and staying focused against opposition and criticism. He shares his opinions about the value of natural talent, hard work and being passionate about what you do; and shares insight on what it takes to be a major league athlete and successful franchise.…
Jamie Geller is one of the most sought-after food personalities worldwide. But her career as a food personality was less than predictable as she started out being unable to cook. After years of hard work, dedication and devotion, she now runs website Joyofkosher.com, a magazine under the same name, and has published three cookbooks, all while juggling her responsibilities as a wife and mother. In this episode of Unlocking Greatness, Jamie shares insights on how to set a vision and stay focused even through adversity. She imparts advice on dealing with criticism, finding the right mentors and partnerships, and feeling the joy in everything you do. She discusses how she has been able to balance her obligations at work and at home and how her family gives her the support and energy to achieve her dreams. Known as the Jewish Rachael Ray, Jamie is the founder and chief creative officer of the Kosher Media Network, publisher of the award winning JOY of KOSHER with Jamie Geller magazine and JOYofKOSHER.com. She’s been featured on the Today Show, NBC, CBS, Martha Stewart, Forbes, Family Circle, Cosmopolitan, Chicago Tribune and others.…
In this episode, marketing guru, entrepreneur, and best selling author, Michael Port talks about performing authentically and finding your voice as a means to expanding your business. He argues that professional strength begins with realizing the underserved and unexplored creative potential within you. Michael starts off by explaining the steps to finding your voice and building the courage to strip away external layers and ultimately letting go of your inner critic. He explains the importance of being vulnerable and overcoming fear of rejection which serves as a major block to greatness. Charlie and Michael then discuss how stress can actually be a positive motivator — and how to make it something that works for you rather than against you. The show closes with steps to puncture the perfectionist myth as well as how to expand your influence.…
How do you lose weight without starving yourself, spending hours in the gym or succumbing in the latest diet fad? Tune into Charlie's interview popular dietician and nutritionist Aliza Beer to hear how. Aliza has helped hundreds of people lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle through her insights on how to take control of your health. She breaks down the difference between sugar, carbs and fats and its impact on your body. We discuss portioning food, eating processed foods, juicing, coffee and dark chocolate as well as practical tips for better eating at restaurants and on vacation. If you have a body and eat food, you don’t want to miss this. Aliza Beer M.S., R.D. is a registered dietitian with a Master’s degree in nutrition. Aliza has a private practice in Cedarhurst, NY but has many clients throughout the US and Israel whom she works with via email/phone. Aliza treats children, adolescents, and adults for a variety of issues including, but not limited to, weight loss, diabetes, gestational diabetes, high cholesterol, celiac, food allergies, and GI issues (Chrohnís, IBS, etc.).…
Motivational speaker and comedian, Fran Capo joins Charlie in discussing how she became the World’s Fastest Talking Woman simply by believing she could. Through humor and visualization, Fran trained herself to overcome any obstacle that came her way and found herself where she never thought imaginable. Fran and Charlie discuss the power of having a positive mental attitude and that training your mind is much simpler than you think. Listen in to hear how this 18 time author and holder of 6 world records became who she is today as she reflects on her journey and shares insight on how your “can do” mentality can be the path to tap into your greatness. Fran is a motivational speaker, comedian, adventurer, ordained minister, 18 time-author, spokesperson, consultant, and 6-time world record holder, most known as the Guinness Book of World Record’s Fastest Talking Woman. She has appeared on over 4500 radio shows and 450 TV shows including: The Meredith Vieira Show, Entertainment Tonight, Nick at Nite & Good Morning America and most recently on the Dr. Oz show.…
Peter Brown has tackled one of the most important areas for personal greatness: how to learn. In this episode, we delve into Peter’s latest book, Make It Stick written with Henry Roediger and Mark McDaniel of Washington University, to see how the common approach to learning new material is not the most effective. He brings examples of neurosurgeons, Marines, and football coaches, to show a unconventional approach to thinking and learning. This interview will show you how to train your mind to “make learning stick.”…
Charlie talks about the psychological impacts of natural disasters on people and the connection to gratitude. Aryeh Lightstone joins the program to preview the next Presidential debate, the campaign ground games, polls and why a vote for Congress is even more important than a vote for President. Also, Jake Novak is on to talk about the recent jobs report and why there is a major sticker shock coming to the American people in terms of Obamacare. Plus, Scott Rechler joins Charlie to talk leadership, building a successful business and living the American dream.…
Ethan Zohn is an expert at surviving. In 2002, he placed first in Survivor: Africa, the third season of the reality show, Survivor. In this episode, he shares his strategies for winning this highly competitive game. But his real challenge came six years later when he was diagnosed with cancer. His open battle with cancer, not once but twice, has taught thousands of people how to overcome obstacles and not only survive, but to thrive, in moments of challenge.…
This week Charlie speaks with noted speaker and award-winning author David Lieberman, Ph.D., whose techniques have been used by the FBI, the Navy and Fortune 500 companies. In this interview, Dr. Lieberman explains the concept of free will, how to make quality decisions and the impact those choices have on our reality. He charts a path to positive self-esteem, self-awareness and personal happiness. David Lieberman, Ph.D., is an award-winning author and internationally recognized leader in the field of human behavior and interpersonal relationships. The techniques based on his seven books, which have been translated into eighteen languages and include two New York Times best-sellers, are used by the FBI, The Department of the Navy, FORTUNE 500 companies, and by governments, corporations and mental health professionals in more than twenty-five countries. He has appeared as a guest expert on more than 200 programs such as The Today Show, Fox News, and The View, and his works have been featured in publications around the world. He writes a bi-weekly column called “Human Nature 101” for The Jewish Press. He lives in Lakewood, New Jersey, with his wife and children.…
As a kid, there were a few careers that I always dreamed. Top of that list? Air Force pilot. What could be cooler than flying an F16? On this episode, I get the chance to talk with Capt. Rob “Waldo” Waldman on how he pursued his dream of becoming a pilot. Life wasn’t so easy for Waldo, however: Three years into his military career, he developed extreme claustrophobia due to a scuba diving accident. While that may have lead others to quit the service, Waldo kept flying. Waldo shares with us how he overcome his fear and recommitted himself to excellence. His tips, insights and strategies apply to military and civilian alike. Rob Waldo Waldman – aka “The Wingman” – is a motivational speaker and author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller Never Fly Solo. Waldo overcame massive claustrophobia and a fear of heights to become a fighter pilot with over 65 combat missions and 2,650 flight hours. Waldo has been awarded 5 Air Medals, 2 Aerial Achievement Medals, 4 Air Force Commendation Medals, and 2 Meritorious Service Medals. A graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, he also holds an MBA with a focus on Organizational Behavior. Waldo is also a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) and was inducted to the Speaker’s Hall of Fame. Waldo was ranked one of the Top 40 under 40 Business Leaders in Georgia and has been featured on Fox & Friends, CNN, CNBC, MSNBC, The Harvard Business Review, the Wall Street Journal, Investor’s Business Daily, Entrepreneur Magazine, Success Magazine, Inc. Magazine, BusinessWeek, and many other media outlets. Waldo is also the founder and President of The Wingman Foundation, a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to raise funds and awareness for soldiers, veterans and their families in need.…
Saul shares his story on going from being just a kid with a dream to landing a coveted internship at Disney. He shares insights and advice for how to succeeding even if your goal seems unreachable and you feel outmatched by competition. Saul Blinkoff began his career as an Animator for the Walt Disney Studios working on the hit films Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Mulan and Tarzan. He made his directorial debut in 2000 with the hip action-adventure series, Spy Groove, for MTV. Shortly thereafter, he revisited Disney, co-directing the animated features Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo and the hilarious Kronk’s New Groove, starring, David Spade, Patrick Warburton, Tracy Ullman and Eartha Kitt. Saul was also a consulting director on the Disney films Tinkerbell, Fox And The Hound II, Brother Bear II, Cinderella III, and Dumbo II. In addition to his work in feature films and television, Saul has also directed high-profile national commercials with Curious Pictures for top clients such as Best Buy, Dunkin’ Donuts, ESPN, Subway, Sweet ‘N Low, as well as the first-ever traditionally-animated spots for Mercedes Benz, EA Sports and The Truth.com. Saul directed the Disney Junior hit show ‘Doc McStuffins.’ Saul is now developing animated pitches, while freelancing as Creative Director and Creative Consultant.…
Blaze podcast host Charlie Harary fills in for Buck Sexton! Follow Charlie on Twitter: @CharlieHarary Log onto Charlie's Website: http://charlieharary.com/ Listen to Charlie's Blaze On Demand Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/charlie-harary
This past Sunday Peter Kaisen, a 76-year-old veteran, committed suicide in the parking lot of a VA Medical Center on Long Island after being denied admittance to the emergency room for issues related to his mental health. He was unable to get the adequate care he needed despite the fact that he served and protected our country. This week's show is dedicated to the men and women of the Armed Forces. In 2003, Noah was in Iraq when a roadside bomb nearly killed him and left him without his right arm and leg. Upon his return, he suffered from depression and worst of all, hopelessness. But Noah found a way to overcome his challenges and rise from the ashes. Noah shares with us his personal story, giving us insight as to how each of us can become a greater and deeper person because of our challenges, not despite them. Today, Noah is a personal trainer, motivational speaker, Dancing with the Stars competitor, founder of the No Excuses Charitable Fund, and face of a special edition of Armitron watches.…
The Olympics stand for something much greater than the athletes and the competitions. The Olympics are a metaphor for life, representing the difficulty and struggle each of us face in order to reach our goals. Our souls have a deep inherent desire and drive for greatness that makes us want to grow and thrive. But it's hard, pushing for greatness is not easy. That's why we watch the Olympics, so we could live vicariously through the athletes and get a shot of greatness. What does it take to beat mediocrity and be an Olympic athlete? How could we incorporate these traits of greatness in our lives? Tune in as we discuss this and much more this week on The Charlie Harary Show…
What causes a strong team, marriage or business to fall apart? This week we take a deeper look at the Obama presidency and Trump campaign to uncover the elements and phases of implosion. We talk about the key character trait and skills needed to retain success and what we could do to avoid implosion in any area of our lives. We cover this and much more this week on the Charlie Harary Show.…
This week Kazir Khan challenged Trump with his son's military death in Iraq. How did Mr. Trump choose to react? Trump decided to fight him head on and is now getting killed in the polls for it. Had Trump bowed his head and folded his cards, this would have been a different story. So why didn't he do it? Why do we justify our actions even after we realize we're wrong? Because we love being right. It's hard for us to give in an sit out. But the best managers know it takes strength and humility to fold, the ability to know when to cut your losses is the key to greatness. It's the difference between being a good leader and a great one. We cover this and much more this week on the Charlie Harary Show.…
There is a unifying thread between the Roger Ailes scandal, Volkswagen scandal and recent events in Germany that we could all relate to. Many times we are in position to act without apparent consequence, to get away with it, to do something that nobody will find out about. We think we won't have to pay for what we do. Rather than doing the right thing, or stepping up and admitting fault, we cover up our actions. We think we can get away with it. But if there is one thing that I have learned as a student and is all over this week's news is, "everything catches up" So who are you when nobody else is watching? Do you want your choices and actions to catch up to you?…
This week Charlie was on The Buck Sexton show discussing how the war on terror is not one of guns and armies, but a war of ideology. Recognizing who we are and being proud of our nation is the only way we could win the war on terror. We have to know and understand what it is that we are fighting for, and push for it to the end. This is a key to greatness in our own lives too. We have to have a clear picture of who we are and where we want to go and fight for it. So what's holding us back from being the best we could be? We talk about that and much more this week on The Charlie Harary Show.…
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