Playing the Hand You Are Dealt: Finding Power in Life’s Hardest Moments with John Kippen

Playing the Hand You Are Dealt: Finding Power in Life’s Hardest Moments with John Kippen Think you’re an expert in your field? Get your FREE Expert Authority Score today at http://ExpertAuthorityQuiz.com Today’s guest on the Expert Authority Coach Podcast is John Kippen, author of Playing the Hand You Are Dealt, who shares how a brain tumor removal traumatized his facial nerve, leading him to hide for over 12 years before returning to life through performing magic, including at the world famous Magic Castle in Los Angeles. Kippen explains how he landed a TED Talk focused on treating differences with respect and compassion, recounts a restaurant interaction with a curious child, and discusses asking for opportunities, including performing for Alex Trebek. LINKS MENTIONED: John’s Website – http://www.JohnKippen.com John's Book Playing The Hand You're Dealt - https://amzn.to/4f6G5uJ John's Ted Talk - https://www.ted.com/talks/john_kippen_being_different_is_my_super_power_magic_saved_my_life Christine’s Website – http://www.ExpertAuthorityCoach.com --------------------------------------- 00:00 Expert Authority Quiz 00:51 Podcast Welcome 01:51 Meet John Kippen 03:20 TED Talk Origin 06:19 Magic Castle Memories 08:21 Childs Honest Question 11:34 Tumor Surgery Aftermath 13:17 Writing the Book 14:25 Jamie Lee Curtis Connection 17:28 Asking Creates Opportunities 19:01 Living in the Present 20:01 Bucket List Costa Rica 22:34 Where to Find John 24:34 Free Book Gift 25:28 Final Takeaways