In this episode, Dave Albin shares his incredible journey from addiction to becoming a key figure in Tony Robbins' organization.

Dave emphasizes the importance of creating your own story, the value of service to others, and developing crucial human skills in an automated world.

He recounts his experience with firewalking, his work with celebrities, and how he went on to establish Firewalk Productions.

He also discusses his philosophies on health, state management, and the significance of purpose and fulfillment in life.

00:00 Introduction and Philosophy of Happiness

03:42 Dave's Journey to Sobriety

04:26 The Life-Changing Firewalk Experience

14:53 Joining Tony Robbins' Team

20:53 The Birth of Firewalk Productions

21:13 A Life-Changing Conversation at Google

22:04 Leaving Tony Robbins and Starting Anew

22:34 Corporate America Embraces Firewalk

23:27 Reflections on Tony Robbins

25:04 Lessons from Tony Robbins

32:12 Daily Routines for a Healthy Life

38:52 The Importance of Quality Water

41:33 Dave Albin's Firewalk Academy and Nonprofit

44:27 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

About Dave Albin

Dave is the #1 Firewalk Instructor in America. Firewalking is a 1,000 year old rite of passage ritual where you literally walk across hot burning coals. Having worked for Tony Robbins for 19+ years and starting Firewalk Productions in 2014 Dave and his incredible Team have 🔥👣firewalked🔥👣 hundreds of thousands of people. 😃 He and Tony Robbins set a World Record in London in 2005 walking over 12,300 people. His success has a scary and violent past. On June 8th, 1988 he put a gun to his head to stop the excruciating pain from both drug and alcohol addiction. 2024 will mark 36 years of sobriety. 🗣🎙🏆👉 To date: Mr. Albin has been a guest on 150+ podcast shows, with 135+ 5***** star reviews and counting. Dave's clients include Googe, NASA, Notre Dame, Virginia Tech, Heineken, RE Max, Entrepreneurs Organization (EO), Chick-fil-A, CRISP Video, Mystery Hill, Y.M.C.A., Replace Your University, Tony Robbins, T Harv Eker, NATE BAILEY, The 4-Seasons, The Omni Hotel, The Waldorf Astoria, Waikoloa Hotel, and MANY others.

⚡️ In each episode, Paddy Dhanda deep dives into a new human Superpower to help you thrive in the age of AI.

Paddy Dhanda (Host)

Paddy works at the largest Tech training organisation in the UK and is passionate about helping tech professionals build human skills to thrive in the age of AI.

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Are you making the most of LinkedIn to build your personal brand and connect with your audience?

In this episode, we dive deep into leveraging LinkedIn for personal and professional growth with insights from Gus Bhandal, a top LinkedIn trainer.

We explore:

* The power of personal branding

* The art of authentic storytelling

* SEO optimisation

* Balancing personal and professional content creation

Discover tips for maximizing post engagement, unlocking the algorithm, and spotlighting your unique identity in a world increasingly influenced by AI.

00:00 Introduction

01:02 Exploring Coventry with Gus

04:39 The Power of Personal Branding

11:48 Optimising Your LinkedIn Profile

18:50 The Importance of Brand Colors

20:50 Maximising Your LinkedIn Profile's About Section

24:00 SEO Strategies for LinkedIn Profiles

25:29 Creating Engaging LinkedIn Content

32:44 The Importance of Outbound Engagement on LinkedIn

35:30 Understanding LinkedIn Post Formats

38:33 Final Tips

Gus Bhandal - The UK’s Number One LinkedIn Trainer*

*according to my mum

I help business owners and corporate teams with marketing strategy, LinkedIn training, consultancy, and implementation.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mguruuk/

Website: https://www.themguru.co.uk/

⚡️ In each episode, Paddy Dhanda deep dives into a new human Superpower to help you thrive in the age of AI.

Paddy Dhanda (Host)

Paddy works at the largest Tech training organisation in the UK and is passionate about helping tech professionals build human skills to thrive in the age of AI.

Contact Paddy: paddy@superpowers.school

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Have you ever wondered how you can significantly improve your memory recall and retention? In this episode, we'll cover a variety of techniques, from the Memory Palace to mind mapping, and explore the impact of visual imagery, novelty, and spaced repetition in making information stick.

I’m joined by Andy Gray who has been refining these techniques for many years and has combined them with graphic recording to help things stick.

Andy conducts a live demo of one of these techniques to help me remember 10 random objects. I have to say, it works!!!

00:00 Introduction to Memory Techniques

00:56 The Power of Memory

01:18 Understanding Memory and Aphantasia

03:25 Focus and Pattern Interrupts

04:46 Visualisation Techniques

06:54 Novelty and Memory

11:37 Encoding Numbers and Images

15:27 Practical Applications of Memory Techniques

19:35 Advanced Memory Techniques

29:48 Effective Presentation Tips

43:16 Connecting to Yourself

43:44 Building a Network of Faces and Places

45:58 Creating Impactful Stories

47:35 Practicing and Presenting with Confidence

50:16 Unlocking the Power of Dyslexic Memory

54:10 The Number Rhyme System

56:09 Applying the Number Rhyme System

01:07:32 Recalling and Reinforcing Memory

01:12:23 Final Thoughts

Andy Gray

Andy Gray is an editorial and book illustrator and graphic recorder (public sketchnoter on big sheets of paper) and curious consultant, who has spent his life helping and training others, from smaller settings to huge gatherings. Seeking to uncover the potential in humans, one of his great personal discoveries was the power of memory and how remembering is at the heart of many skills. Believing he had been called ‘stupid’ by his teachers in primary school causing his grades to nose-dive, and at A level receiving a prestigious 2 u’s and an X, (that’s 'unclassified' and 'didn’t turn up') he went on to learn how to learn and think, and receive two degrees in theology. He now incorporates memory skills, techniques, and how brains work into his art, consultancy, and graphic recording work. And is passionate about unlocking the potential in every human.

Being autistic himself, his greatest joy is helping those who are neuro-divergent discover their own super-powers.

As part of his work he is looking to help keynote speakers deliver without using notes, and connect with their audience with greater impact.

He lives in Somerset with his family, cycles, climbs, and gets to be an artist who lives on a farm.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/onegraydot/

Website: https://onegraydot.com/superpowers

⚡️ In each episode, Paddy Dhanda deep dives into a new human Superpower to help you thrive in the age of AI.

Paddy Dhanda (Host)

Paddy works at the largest Tech training organisation in the UK and is passionate about helping tech professionals build human skills to thrive in the age of AI.

Contact Paddy: paddy@superpowers.school

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