Wendy Walker, best selling author of psychological suspense novels, shares her life journey of pivots in pursuit of striking the right balance between fulfillment and success. Discover how she went from figure skater to investment banker to corporate lawyer to full-time mom before ever making a name for herself as a bestselling author. 

Wendy’s story is one of resilience and life changing realizations.

In this episode we discuss:

• Being a feminist in a male dominated industry (investment banking in the 1980s)
• The art of writing and the path to becoming a best selling, published author
• Connections between young athletes and top, career performers
• Pursuing feedback advice from mentors when assessing your dreams

Guest Bio: 

Wendy Walker is the best selling author of psychological suspense novels. Her books have been published in over 23 foreign languages and optioned for film and television. Prior to writing, she worked as a family lawyer and an investment banker. Her latest novels include Don’t Look for Me and the Audible Original, American Girl, which was an instant #1 bestseller.

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About this Show:

Digital transformation expert, Mark Russell, speaks with true Catalyzers – the people who drive change in positive, profound and meaningful ways. If you aspire to be courageous, to do things differently, or to change things for the better, this must-hear podcast will inspire you with stories and actionable takeaways so you, too, can become a Catalyzer.

Hosted by: Mark Russell

Josh Linkner, Serial Entrepreneur, Best Selling Author and Chairman of Platypus Labs, shares stories of innovators who have taken small everyday ideas and turned them into clever solutions that made a meaningful impact. He also shares how we all have the potential to be inventive and how to build creative solutions to problems we encounter in the world. 

In this episode we also discuss:

• Tips for writing your first book and the process Josh followed for his latest best seller
• What Josh looks for in companies and startup leaders his VC firm invests in
• Why “mentors” can extend further than just being positive role models 

Guest Bio: 

Josh Linkner passionately believes that all human beings have incredible creative capacity, and he’s on a mission to unlock inventive thinking and creative problem solving. 

Josh has been the founder and CEO of five tech companies, which sold for a combined value of over $200 million and is the author of four books including the New York Times Best Sellers, Disciplined Dreaming and The Road to Reinvention. He has helped launch over 100 startups and is the Founding Partner of Detroit Venture Partners.

Today, Josh serves as Chairman and co-founder of Platypus Labs, an innovation research, training, and consulting firm. He has twice been named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and is the recipient of the United States Presidential Champion of Change Award.

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About this Show:

Digital transformation expert, Mark Russell, speaks with true Catalyzers – the people who drive change in positive, profound and meaningful ways. If you aspire to be courageous, to do things differently, or to change things for the better, this must-hear podcast will inspire you with stories and actionable takeaways so you, too, can become a Catalyzer.

Hosted by: Mark Russell

Joseph Jaffe, seasoned marketer, content creator and public speaker, shares the countless times he’s pivoted and reinvented himself along his journey. As part of his progression, Joseph keeps a pulse on emerging technologies and mediums. He’s known for quickly leveraging new opportunities, including his latest work in the crypto space. 

In this episode we also discuss: 

• Growing up in South Africa and the role Nelson Mandela, a world-stage public figure and agent of change, played in changing his perspective on life
• His profound contributions to emerging tech, staying relevant, and the importance of teaching others
• Unique applications of NFTs and how Joseph is leveraging opportunities in crypto, a.k.a. the here and now of always being present

Guest Bio: 

Joseph Jaffe is a world renowned keynote speaker who has spoken in close to 50 countries. But when COVID hit, he was forced to pivot and reinvent himself, and focus on what he knew best: creating content and teaching people. The “Joseph Jaffe is not Famous” show was born and has had over 300 guests, including Seth Godin and Tom Peters.

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About this Show:

Digital transformation expert, Mark Russell, speaks with true Catalyzers – the people who drive change in positive, profound and meaningful ways. If you aspire to be courageous, to do things differently, or to change things for the better, this must-hear podcast will inspire you with stories and actionable takeaways so you, too, can become a Catalyzer.

Hosted by: Mark Russell