ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Dr. Heiss is a stress expert dedicated to transforming our fears into fuel we can use through her T-minus 3 Technique. Her research has been designated "transformative" by the National Science Foundation. When she's not on a stage, she is happiest when hiking or surfing with her two spoiled rotten dogs Guinness and Murphy.
Takeaways:- Fear can be transformed into fuel for action.
- Curiosity and fear cannot coexist; choose curiosity.
- The cost of inaction can be greater than the cost of action.
- You can experience excitement and fear simultaneously.
- Post-traumatic growth is a common experience for many.
- Community support is crucial during stressful times.
- Authenticity in speaking leads to greater connection with the audience.
- The T-minus 3 technique helps manage fear effectively.
- Recognizing biological responses to stress can aid in performance.
- Finding meaning in stress can enhance personal growth.
- 00:00 - Introduction to Fear and Stress
- 03:11 - Transforming Fear into Fuel
- 05:49 - The Fearless Formula for Speakers
- 08:57 - Reframing Worst Case Scenarios
- 11:55 - Biology and Stress Response
- 14:41 - Finding Meaning in Stress
- 17:51 - The T-minus 3 Technique
- 20:50 - Personal Growth and Community Impact
- 23:50 - Authenticity in Speaking
- 27:51 - The Power of Connection
- 30:47 - Conclusion and Key Takeaways
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Hear from the world’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing tipping point moments, strategies, and approaches that led to their speaking career success. Throughout each episode, host Josh Linkner, #1 Innovation keynote speaker in the world, deconstructs guests’ Mic Drop moments and provides tactical tools and takeaways that can be applied to any speaking business, no matter its starting point. You'll enjoy hearing from some of the top keynote speakers in the industry including: Ryan Estis, Alison Levine, Peter Sheahan, Seth Mattison, Cassandra Worthy, and many more. Mic Drop is sponsored by ImpactEleven.
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On the business front, he’s been the founder and CEO of five tech companies, which created over 10,000 jobs and sold for a combined value of over $200 million. He’s the co-founder and Managing Partner of Muditā (moo-DEE-tah) Venture Partners - an early-stage venture capital firm investing in groundbreaking technologies. Over the last 30 years, he’s helped over 100 startups launch and scale, creating over $1 billion in investor returns. He’s twice been named the EY Entrepreneur of The Year and is the recipient of the United States Presidential Champion of Change Award.
While proud of his business success, his roots are in the dangerous world of jazz music. Josh has been playing guitar in smoky jazz clubs for 40 years, studied at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, and has performed over 1000 concerts around the world. His experiences in both business and music led him to become one of the world’s foremost experts on innovation.
Josh is the co-founder and Chairman of Platypus Labs, a global research, training, and consulting firm. Today, he’s on a mission to help leaders Find A Way™ through creative problem-solving, inventive thinking, and ingenuity.
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