Young and Profiting with Hala Taha

YAPSnacks: The ABCs to a Better Career

Are you feeling lost looking for a new career path? Maybe you're feeling stuck in your current job?The YAP team is here to tell you that it’s okay to feel this way! Today on YAP Snacks, Hala will talk about how to start your journey to a better career while sharing tips and tricks from professionals that we’ve spoken to in previous episodes.Knowing that career change is possible is only the first step. But, how do you know what profession or career path is right for you? It’s so easy to become stagnant in a job or career you’re not really happy with and miss out on a dream job without even realizing it. And you don’t need to be in business for yourself to feel like you are following the right career path! There are so many companies large and small out there that can be the perfect fit for you!The YAP team has broken down the best advice that we could find on this topic to bring to you the ABCs to A Better Career! This episode is sponsored by Eight Sleep and Jordan Harbinger Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaFollow Hala on ClubHouse: @halatahaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Peter Bregman: The Leadership Gap | E140

How can we be a better leader for ourselves and those around us?In this episode we are talking with Peter Bregman. Peter is the CEO of Bregman Partners, Inc., a global management consulting firm which advises CEOs and their leadership teams. He speaks, writes, and consults about how to lead and how to live. He’s also an acclaimed author, podcast host, and speaker.Peter is recognized as the #1 executive coach in the world by Leading Global Coaches, is ranked as a Top 30 thought leader by Thinkers 50 Radar and selected as one of the Top 8 thought leaders in leadership. He is ranked by Global Guru’s as one of the top 30 best Coaches in the world and one of the top 30 best leadership speakers/trainers in the world. He is the award-winning, best-selling author and contributor of 18 books, including his newest book You CAN Change Other People: The Four Steps to Help Your Colleagues, Employees—Even Family—Up Their Game. He also hosts a top 10 leadership podcast called Bregman Leadership Podcast.In today’s episode, we discuss Peter’s personal journey and how he reclaimed his purpose after he lost his company in the dot com crash. We’ll also talk about Peter’s books 18 Minutes and You CAN Change Other People and how to incorporate the books’ key takeaways about time management and leadership. We’ll also discuss how to pivot from good and bad feedback, and how to build your emotional courage. If you’ve been wanting to amplify the leader within yourself, keep listening!Sponsored by - Eight Sleep - Go to eightsleep.com/yap to check out the Pod Pro Cover and save $150 at checkoutJordan Harbinger - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendationsKraken - Visit kraken.com/yap now to learn more or search for "Kraken" in the app storeSocial Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaFollow Hala on Clubhouse: @halatahaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.comTimestamps:00:38: Peter’s Origins and How He Got Started  12:40: What Peter Did After the Dot Com Crash16:13: Peter’s Book 18 Minutes 21:39: Productive vs. Unproductive Distractions24:23: Peter’s Advice for Organizational Focus33:23: Peter’s Personal Definition of Leadership34:02: The Leadership Gap41:53: How To Implement Emotional Courage46:29: The Other Three Pillars of Leadership48:58: Peter’s New Book You Can Change Other People56:43: Separating Good and Bad Feedback1:07:49:Peter’s Secret to Profiting in LifeMentioned In The Episode:Peter's Masterclass - https://bregmanpartners.com/masterclass/Leadership Gap Assessment - https://bregmanpartners.com/where-is-your-leadership-gap-assessment/Peter's Website - https://bregmanpartners.com/

YAPClassic: Gretchen Rubin on The Dirty Secret of Happiness

Welcome to this episode of YAPClassic, where we revisit some of the YAP team’s favorite interviews!Throwback to episode #29 The Dirty Secret of Happiness with Gretchen Rubin!Declutter your way to happiness! This week on YAP we speak with happiness expert and 4x best-selling author, Gretchen Rubin. Her latest book, “Outer Order, Inner Calmer,” uncovers how decluttering and organizing your life can make more room for happiness. Tune into this episode to find out Gretchen’s secrets to a happy life including decluttering to positively impact your thoughts and emotions, and understanding the way you react to expectations.If you liked this episode, please write us a review!Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting  Reach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.com Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/  Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala  Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Marc Champagne: The Power of Being Present | E139

Want to live your life with more intention?In this episode we are talking with Marc Champagne! Marc is a creator, author, podcast host, and mental fitness strategist. In 2016 Marc co-founded the digital journaling app KYŌ once he saw a need for a digital guided journaling tool for people. After fast and immense success with KYŌ, he made the decision to end the business and delete the app permanently after realizing his business model wasn’t sustainable or profitable. In 2019 he created his podcast Behind the Human, which has since become a top 50 health charting show, where he talks to some of the greatest minds about how to live with more intention and presence. He created his own brand strategy business using his mental fitness theory called THRIVE, and has become an acclaimed mental fitness strategist through his work with THRIVE. His first book, Personal Socrates, “is an exploration of questions that shape the lives of legends and world-class performers—questions that have the power to change your life and work”, and is hitting shelves in October 2021.In today’s episode, we discuss Marc’s journey with creating and ultimately ending the popular journaling app KYŌ and how that led his path to writing Personal Socrates. We also discuss Marc’s full-proof formula to getting unstuck, why journaling actually works, and the questions to ask ourselves to live with more clarity and intention. If you’ve been searching for questions to lead to inner change, keep listening!Sponsored by - Kraken. Visit kraken.com/yap to learn more about Bitcoin & CryptoSocial Media:Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaFollow Hala on Clubhouse: @halatahaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.comTimestamps:00:54: Marc’s Backstory and Journey to Entrepreneurship05:34: The Question that Led Marc to Shut Down His App09:04: Marc’s Path to Writing Personal Socrates11:08: Marc’s Formula to Getting Out of a Rut19:13: Why Journaling Works21:43: The Questions Marc Asks Himself24:40: Breaking Down the Socratic Method28:54: The 5-4-3-2-1 Principle30:24: Marc’s Favorite Profiles in Personal Socrates36:48: Marc’s Secret to Profiting in LifeMentioned In The Episode:Marc’s New Book Personal Socrates- https://www.baronfig.com/personal-socrates?title=default+titleMarc’s Website- https://www.behindthehuman.com/

YAPSnacks: How to Get What You Want

How do you get what you want out of life?Today on YAP Snacks, Hala talks about the art of negotiation while sharing tips and tricks from professionals that we’ve spoken to in previous episodes.Being a successful negotiator is one of the best-kept secrets when it comes to getting ahead in your career and in life. Negotiating is hard, especially when you may not feel comfortable taking risks. The fear of rejection can oftentimes overpower the feeling of going after something that you desire.If you often feel too afraid to go after what you want... The YAP team is here to help!We have put together 3 key steps from some of the most renowned negotiators that we have interviewed! Whether asking for a raise or asking your partner to take out the trash, negotiation and confrontation happen more frequently than we think! Join us on this episode to becoming a top negotiator!  This episode is sponsored by the Jordan Harbinger Show, Ladder, and Wondery. Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaFollow Hala on ClubHouse: @halatahaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Steven Kotler: Master the Impossible | E138

Ready to achieve the impossible?In this episode we are talking with Steven Kotler, best-selling author, award-winning journalist and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective, whose mission is to understand the science behind ultimate human performance and use it to train individuals and organizations. He is one of the world’s leading experts on human performance.While best known for his work on Flow, he also writes about the use of other unique states of consciousness in order to optimize performance. Steven is also the cohost of Flow Research Collective Radio, a top ten iTunes science podcast. Steven is the author of nine bestselling books, including The Art of Impossible, The Future is Faster Than You Think, Stealing Fire, The Rise of Superman, Bold and Abundance. His work has been nominated for two Pulitzer Prizes, translated into over 40 languages, and has appeared in over 100 publications, including the New York Times Magazine, Wired, Atlantic Monthly, Wall Street Journal, TIME and the Harvard Business Review.In today’s episode, we discuss Steven’s new book The Art of Impossible and take a deep dive into its lessons. Some of which include the definition of “impossible”, Intrinsic versus Extrinsic motivation, and the core pillars of peak performance. We also talk about the importance of learning, why to-do lists are a must, and why reading books is the best ‘return on investment’ for your brain! If you want guidance on how to create clear goals and reach your optimal performance in life, keep listening! Sponsored by - Fiverr Business. Get 1 free year and save 10% on your purchase on Fiverr Business with promo code YAPGusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll at gusto.com/YAPNotion. Get up to $1,000 off Notion’s team plan by going to notion.com/startupsSocial Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaFollow Hala on Clubhouse: @halatahaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.comTimestamps:0:30- What is “Flow” According to Steven1:52- The Art of Impossible and What It’s About6:15- Steven’s Definition of impossible10:02- Why Does Motivation Matter?19:03- Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation26:12- How Much Autonomy Do We Need?34:35- Why Mastery is Important37:04- Why Goal Setting is Important46:35- Why We Need Grit50:20- The Importance of Learning56:37- What Creativity Means to Steven1:01:21- How Do The Pillars Tie Back to Flow?1:03:40- Steven’s Secret to Profiting in LifeMentioned In The Episode:Steven’s New Book: https://www.stevenkotler.com/book-pages/the-art-of-impossibleSteven’s First Appearance on YAP: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/32-flow-into-the-future-with-steven-kotler/id1368888880?i=1000445189295Steven’s Website: https://www.stevenkotler.com/Flow Research Collective: https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/

YAPSnacks: 4 Hacks for Better Brain Health

Is your brain’s health at the forefront of your daily routine?Today on YAP Snacks, Hala will talk about the importance of brain health while sharing tips and tricks from professionals that we’ve spoken to in previous episodes.Our brain is the control center of our body. Every thought, sight, and sound is processed by the brain and is the crux of our daily lives. Many assume that their brains are self-sufficient, but if not taken care of properly the brain can start to deteriorate as early as their mid-20s.If you now find yourself worried about your brain health, don’t worry!We put together 4 brain health hacks that you can implement right away! These hacks will not only give you a better understanding of your brain’s health but also the tools to improve it and make it better than before!If you want to learn how to improve your brain health today, give this YAP Snack a listen!Sponsored by -Indeed. Get a seventy-five dollar credit at indeed.com/YAPJordan Harbinger. Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendations Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaFollow Hala on ClubHouse: @halatahaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Robin Dreeke: FBI Hacks for Building Rapport | E137

Ever wondered how to hack your way to more meaningful relationships?In this episode, we are talking with Robin Dreeke, best-selling author, professional speaker, former Head of the FBI and master spy recruiter. Robin’s life mission has been breaking down the art of leadership, communication, and relationships, and building them into 5 steps to trust and 6 steps of who you can trust. Robin is also the founder and president of People Formula LLC, an organization that offers Advanced Rapport Building Training and Consultation.Having made his way through the ranks of the US Marines, Robin quickly realized his path to leadership was going to be a non-linear one. He learned the defining lesson that leadership is more than telling people what to do, but rather using interpersonal skills to inspire action. With this knowledge, he was recruited into the FBI where he became a counterintelligence specialist and recruited Russian spies. His fascination with human behavior eventually led him to run the FBI’s elite Behavioral Analysis Program. He quickly became a Behavioral Analysis Expert, and has written 3 best-selling books and uses his expertise to train others through his online training academy.In today’s episode, we discuss Robin’s journey to the military and eventually the FBI, how humans are hard-wired socially, and the difference between likability and trust. We’ll also talk about Robin’s 6 signs of predicting human behavior and leadership mantras, how to keep our egos in check, and some of the biggest mistakes we make when trying to build new relationships. If you’re looking for a deep understanding of human behavior and how to hack your way to better relationships, you do not want to miss this episode!Sponsored by - Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll at gusto.com/YAPSocial Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaFollow Hala on Clubhouse: @halatahaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.comTimestamps:01:05- Robin’s Career Journey and Path to the FBI5:28- Defining Stempathy and How it Leads to Understanding Behavior7:27- How Humans are Hard-Wired8:18- The Difference Between Likability and Trust10:48- How Predictability and Trust are Related11:39- Robin’s 6 Signs of Predicting Behavior12:58- How to Make a Connection with Anyone Through Language14:08- Being Vulnerable and Having Genuine Conversations16:06- How to Tell if Someone is Bored or Uncomfortable in Conversation17:36- Showing Non-Verbal Congruence with Body Language21:29- Building Rapport with New People25:46- The Importance of Giving People Choice in Conversations31:09- Ways to Keep Our Ego in Check34:02- The Biggest Mistakes People Make When Building Relationships35:48- How Robin Recruited Spies for the FBI40:50- Robin’s Leadership Mantras44:35- Robin’s Book The Code of Trust and His 3 Pillars of Trust46:52- The Best Books Robin has Read Recently49:24- Robin’s Secret to Profiting in LifeMentioned In The Episode:Robin’s Website: peopleformula.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/user/rdreeke  Books Robin Recommended:-Ryan Holiday’s works, Ego is Enemy, Stillness is Key, The Obstacle is the Way-Steven Pressfield, The Virtues of War, Gates of Fire-Tasha Eurich, Insight-Jay Shetty, Think Like a Monk-Jocko Willink and Leif Babin, Extreme Ownership, The Dichotomy of Leadership-Jack Schafer, The Truth Detector-Joe Navarro, Be Exceptional-Christopher J. Hadnagy and Seth Schulam, Human Hacking

YAPClassic: Jordan Harbinger on Building Your Social Capital

Build and spend your social capital wisely!Today on YAP, Hala chats with Jordan Harbinger, “The Larry King” of podcasters and social dynamics expert who has been doing his podcasting thing for over 12 years. Jordan started out on “The Art of Charm,” podcast and now he hosts “The Jordan Harbinger Show” which is one of the most popular podcasts in the world, and was awarded the Best Podcast of 2018 by Apple.   Listen to #57 to learn how to care for your network to make it stronger than ever, and get Jordan’s key practical's to boost your confidence and ace your first impressions. As a bonus, we’ll also dig into podcasting and cover topics like how he studies for his guests to why most podcasts fail.Sponsored by - The Jordan Harbinger Show. Listen to the show here jordanharbinger.com/startWealthfront - Get Your First $5,000 Managed For Free at wealthfront.com/yapSocial Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaFollow Hala on Clubhouse: @halatahaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Stephynie Malik: Spin It - Get Out of a Crisis | E136

Turn your obstacles into opportunities!In this episode, we are talking with Stephynie Malik, CEO, business consultant, crisis expert, and podcast host. She is the CEO of SMALIK Enterprises - a global Executive Transformation, Crisis Management, and Business Consulting firm.In her 25+ year successful career, she’s been an award-winning CEO of a global consulting firm for over a decade, a serial entrepreneur that spearheaded multi-million dollar acquisitions and mergers while working with more than 11 start-ups globally. Stephynie is hailed as an expert negotiator and skilled crisis management consultant in the industry and helps top-notch athletes, executives and businesses take their careers and organizations to the next level while also resolving high conflict and crisis cases for individuals and companies. She is also the host of the Spin It Podcast - where she talks with guests like Claude Silver, Tiffani Bova, and John Lee Dumas on how to turn obstacles into opportunities.In today’s episode, we discuss Stephynie’s complicated childhood, her journey to emancipation, and what she took from her childhood looking back. We’ll also dive deeper into what the crisis management process looks like, how to have executive presence, and Stephynie’s top tips for scaling a business. We’ve never touched on crisis management on YAP in the past - this is one you won’t want to miss!Sponsored by - Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll at gusto.com/YAPIndeed. Get a seventy-five dollar credit at indeed.com/YAPSocial Media:Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaFollow Hala on Clubhouse: @halatahaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.comTimestamps:01:01 - Stephynie’s Childhood04:50 - Stephynie’s Relationship with Her Mother and Her Background07:05 - The Journey Towards Emancipation13:30 - Stephynie’s First Real Job15:40 - Biggest Learnings From Her Tough Childhood18:21 - What is Crisis Management?19:33 - The Process of Crisis Management24:53 - Lying vs. Being Good at Lying30:04 - Stakeholders in Crisis Management35:07 - How to Prepare Clients For Court Hearings38:56 - The Way Stephynie Figured Out the Crisis Process48:27 - What To Do If You Want to Get Into Crisis50:08 - Tips on How To Have Executive Presence51:16 - Advice on How To Scale Your Business53:30 - How Stephynie Started a Podcast (Even Though It Wasn’t Natural)56:56 - Stephynie’s Secret to Profiting in LifeMentioned In The Episode:Stephynie’s Executive Presence Course: https://stephyniemalik.com/elevatedStephynie’s ScaleOS Course: https://www.stephyniemalik.com/scaleosStephynie’s Website: https://www.stephyniemalik.com/Stephynie’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephyniemalik/Stephynie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephyniemalik/