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John Miles

John R. Miles's goal is to make passion go viral. He is a former combat veteran and multi-industry CEO turned entrepreneur and human performance expert. He founded Passion Struck to help the broken, beaten, and bored of the world regain their passion and unlock their hidden potential. Contact me at www.johnrmiles.com

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Why Mattering at Work Is the New Metric Leaders Must Track

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What if the secret to extraordinary leadership isn’t just results—but how much a leader influences mattering at work? In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles explores The Mattering Effect—the game-changing leadership principle that fuels engagement, loyalty, and long-term success. He breaks down why the best leaders aren’t just visionaries; they make people feel seen, heard, […]

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Katherine Morgan Schafler on The 5 Types of Perfectionists

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In episode 572, John sits down with Katherine Morgan Schafler, psychotherapist, speaker, and author of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Losing Control: A Path to Peace and Power. Katherine’s groundbreaking approach challenges everything we think we know about perfectionism, showing us that it isn’t something we need to eliminate—but rather, something we can transform into a

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Eric Zimmer on Why Surrender Is the Secret to Your Best Life

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What if the key to living your best life isn’t about control, but surrender? In this powerful conversation, Eric Zimmer—behavior coach, host of The One You Feed podcast, and a man who has overcome extraordinary challenges—reveals why embracing uncertainty, struggle, and self-compassion can be the catalyst for real transformation. Eric shares his insights on resilience,

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Dr. Dave Vago on How to Live a More Meaningful Life

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In this enlightening episode, Dr. Dave Vago, renowned neuroscientist and mindfulness expert, joins us to explore how to live a more meaningful life by rewiring the brain for mattering. Drawing on his groundbreaking research at the intersection of neuroscience, mindfulness, and human flourishing, Dr. Vago unpacks the science behind our deep need to feel valued,

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Alison Wood Brooks on How to Make Every Conversation Matter

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In this transformative episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles is joined by Dr. Alison Wood Brooks, a behavioral scientist, Harvard Business School professor, and author of the groundbreaking book TALK: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves. Together, they explore how intentional communication can deepen connections, affirm our sense of

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Dan Heath on How to Reset Your Brain for Success

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In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with Dan Heath, bestselling author and thought leader, to explore the transformative ideas behind his latest book, Reset: How to Change What’s Not Working. Drawing from real-world examples and actionable insights, Dan reveals how to identify and tackle the hidden constraints holding us back

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Dr. Rick Hanson on How to Focus on the Good

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In this thought-provoking episode, I sit down with Dr. Rick Hanson, the celebrated psychologist and bestselling author of Buddha’s Brain, Hardwiring Happiness, and Resilient. Renowned for blending cutting-edge science with timeless wisdom, Dr. Hanson unpacks the art and science of focusing on the good in a world that often highlights the negative. We explore how

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Own Your Cracks: How Wabi-Sabi Can Transform Your Life

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In this first solo episode of 2025, John explores the transformative power of the Japanese philosophy of Wabi-Sabi and how it teaches us to embrace life’s imperfections, own your cracks, and find purpose in the process. Wabi-Sabi reveals the beauty in incompleteness, the value in impermanence, and the growth that comes from life’s messy, fleeting

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