Who We Are and How We Got Here: Ancient DNA and the New Science of the Human Past By David Reich

Written and narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi

In this book Geneticist David Reich takes us on a tour of ancient DNA with hopes to highlight a scientific perspective of who we are and how we got here. He does this by using the advances of science and research in the field of genomics, biological insight and the evolutionary mapping of human genomes. (more…)

Seven Reasons Not to Wait

Written and narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi – Originally Published 20.11.2014

“Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them.” William Arthur Ward

Have you ever sat waiting for a bus that never comes?

How long before you act, change plans, attempt to solve the problem you face? Or do you simply continue to wait?

If you’re waiting for things to happen in life you may be waiting for a very long time. It is our responsibility to create the change we wish to see, both in ourselves and in the world. No one else will do it for us. The outcomes we desire and the impact we wish to have in the world will come in acting, not in waiting. (more…)

No Rules Leadership

“Life is about making an impact not making an income.”

As a serial entrepreneur, Kevin Kruse has started and sold many successful businesses and had his fair share of failures, too. What he didn’t realise when starting out was that leadership and time management were integral to his success. He became a student and now shows others how to successfully lead and best manage their time. (more…)

Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress by Steven Pinker

Written and narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi

In Enlightenment Now the author Steven Pinker argues that the world is in a far greater state than it’s ever been and despite the obvious challenges we face, human progress is undeniable. Now than ever before we are living longer, healthier and happier lives. The solutions lie in enlightenment ideals those that favour science and reason as the solutions to our challenges and continuing advancement. (more…)

Relationships

Today’s featured guest is Michele L. Owens.

The topic is Relationships.

Let the show begin. (more…)

Little Moments

Written and narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi 

“Little moments, BIG memories.” Fergus Connolly

It is often the little things in life that give us the greatest meaning and go on to form BIG memories. What do you really appreciate? What things bring you great joy? Is it the moments by the campfire with the family playing charades? The smell of coffee in the morning? A crisp ale in the afternoon while chatting with friends? The experience of heading to the airport ready to board a ship to another place? The sound of gravel under your shoes as you walk? (more…)

Work Optional

“What a wonderful life I’ve had! I only wish I’d realized it sooner.” Sidonie Gabrielle Colette

In today’s work culture, we’re expected to hustle around the clock. But what if you could escape the traditional path and get on one that doesn’t require working full-time until age 65? What if you could wake up every day without an alarm clock and do the things you love most? Well, that is what Tanja Hester dreamt about doing and has done so and now helps many others on that path. (more…)

Creating Happiness Intentionally by Sandy MacGregor

Written and narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi 

Sandy MacGregor, a former military officer turned author, trainer and mindfulness practitioner wrote this book with the desire to tell others how they can be happy. Sandy has had a variety of life purposes and certainly has experienced some great tragedy. I believe it was through adversity that Sandy discovered his own inner strength and an ability to understand the power of the subconscious mind. He now shares how we can all tap into this inner being to enable us to harness our life’s purpose now. (more…)

Impact

Written and narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi

What is the underlying motivation behind everything you do?

With a growing fascination in understanding what drives human motivation and behaviours, twelve months ago I begin to ask the guests on my podcast the above question. The answers have been wonderful and surprisingly very consistent. One common theme is the desire to serve, help others and have an impact. (more…)

Be More Pirate

Pirates didn’t just break the rules, they rewrote them. They didn’t just reject society, they reinvented it. They didn’t just tell tall tales, they told a story that shook the whole world. Pirates didn’t just challenge the status-quo, they changed everyfuckingthing. (more…)