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Super U Podcast
by Erik Qualman
Hosted by Erik Qualman, each week we find the world's top thought leaders and hand select their top 7 Super Tips to unleash your inner superpower. 5x Best Selling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people.His Socialnomics work has been on 60 Minutes to the Wall Street Journal and used by the National Guard to NASA. His book Digital Leader propelled him to be voted the 2nd Most Likeable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling. Learn more at: https://equalman.com Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]
Episodes
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It's Your Time: How to Perform Under Pressure with Rob Brownstein
What can actors teach us about confidence, resilience, rejection, and performing under pressure? In this episode of Super U, Erik Qualman sits down with acclaimed actor, director, educator, and acting coach Rob Brownstein, whose decades-long career spans film, television, theater, and...
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The Battle Within: How to Silence Self-Doubt and Lead with Courage
What happens when the biggest battle isn't happening around you—it's happening inside your head? On this episode of Super U, Erik Qualman sits down with retired U.S. Navy Captain, engineer, leadership expert, author, and speaker Dr. Jenn Donahue. During her 27-year military career, Jenn built a...
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The Power of Listening: Lessons From Legendary Sports Agent Leigh Steinberg
In this episode of the Super U Podcast, Erik Qualman sits down with legendary sports agent, entrepreneur, and best-selling author Leigh Steinberg. Often credited as the real-life inspiration for the Oscar-winning film Jerry Maguire, Leigh has spent decades helping some of the world's greatest...
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How to Tilt the Room: The Art of Negotiation, Influence & Leverage with Ken Sterling
What if the key to winning a negotiation isn't being the loudest person in the room—but knowing when to listen, when to pause, and how to build trust? On this episode of the Super U Podcast, Erik Qualman sits down with attorney, entrepreneur, talent executive, professor, and veteran dealmaker Ken...
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Master Your Mindset: Insights into a Competitor's Mind with Dr. Tom Mitchell
What does it take to perform at your highest level—not just once, but consistently, when the pressure is on? In this episode of the Super U Podcast, hosted by Erik Qualman, we sit down with Dr. Tom Mitchell, performance coach and former sports psychiatrist for the Golden State Warriors, to…
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The Future Belongs to the Focused | Erik Qualman Answers Your Questions on Leadership, AI, Keynote Speaking & Success
What does it really take to stay focused in a world full of distraction? In this special audience Q&A episode, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and professor Erik Qualman answers questions spanning leadership, AI, keynote speaking, business, personal growth, and the habits that have shaped…
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Leadership Starts at Home: Lessons from 100 Successful Fathers
In this episode of the Super U Podcast, Erik Qualman sits down with Derek Notman and Adam Holt, founders of REBL Dads and co-authors of the new book REBL Dad. Drawing from conversations with more than 100 successful fathers, Derek and Adam share powerful lessons on what it means to lead with...
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Turning Adversity into Innovation with Rebel Cheese's Kirsten Maitland
In this inspiring episode of the Super U Podcast, Kirsten Maitland shares her remarkable journey from a difficult childhood in England to becoming the co-founder and CEO of Rebel Cheese — one of Time Magazine's Best Innovations of 2025. Kirsten opens up about growing up in foster care, joining…
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The Franchise Formula: How to Grow Faster with Dr. Tom DuFore
What if you could grow a business faster without taking on all the risk, time, and cost yourself? In this episode of the Super U Podcast, we sit down with franchising expert Dr. Tom DuFore, founder and CEO of Big Sky Franchise Team, to break down how franchising helps entrepreneurs scale smarter....
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Why No One Knows About You (Yet) — And How to Fix It | KJ Blattenbauer
What if the only thing standing between you and major media coverage… is how you tell your story? In this episode, we're joined by KJ Blattenbauer, founder and CEO of Hearsay PR, a powerhouse publicist who helps overlooked experts become headline makers. With nearly 30 years of experience and...
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Behind the Scenes of Hit TV (and a Viral Game You Can't Put Down) with Doug Weitzbuch
Ever wonder what really happens behind your favorite TV shows? Doug Weitzbuch has been in the room for it all—producing everything from Hell's Kitchen to Duck Dynasty—and in this episode, he shares the wild, unfiltered reality of the entertainment industry. From getting chewed out by Gordon…
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Turning Willpower into a Superpower
This audio clip from Erik Qualman's #1 bestselling book The Focus Project explores the true meaning of meditation. It challenges the idea that meditation requires a perfect setting (like sitting in the lotus position surrounded by candles) and instead reframes it as simply being fully present in...
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Legacy, Not Replacement: The Human Side of AI with Miles Spencer
What if you could sit down and have a conversation with a loved one who's no longer here? In this powerful episode of Super U, Erik sits down with entrepreneur and Reflekta.AI founder Miles Spencer to explore how technology is reshaping the way we preserve—and interact with—human legacy. From...
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From Side Hustle to the Spotlight: Building a Career That Scales (from the Travis Makes Money Podcast)
What if you didn't have to quit your job to build something bigger? On this episode of the Super U Podcast, Erik Qualman joins Travis Chappell on the Travis Makes Money podcast to break down the real path to entrepreneurship—one that's often overlooked. From selling marigold seeds door-to-door as…
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Improving Your Quality of Sleep
This audio clip from Erik Qualman's #1 bestselling book The Focus Project highlights the importance of sleep quality and shares practical ways to improve your sleep habits. 5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50…
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Practice Doesn't Make Perfect
This audio clip from Erik Qualman's #1 bestselling book The Focus Project challenges the classic phrase "Practice Makes Perfect," explaining why it isn't entirely true, and how a simple rewording makes it far more powerful. 5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has...
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Why Steve Jobs Banned the iPad
This audio clip from Erik Qualman's #1 bestselling book The Focus Project explores the importance of using common technological tools in a responsible way. 5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this…
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Turn Your Wants Into Musts
This audio clip from Erik Qualman's #1 bestselling book The Focus Project explores the importance of maintaining momentum in our daily lives - and how doing daily tasks will help us in the long run. 5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 60 countries...
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Map Out Your Path to Success
This audio clip from Erik Qualman's #1 bestselling book The Focus Project dives into the advantages of waiting and explains how lot of the times it's better to play the long game. 5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50...
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Eat, Move, Sleep, Connect: The Four Pillars of Longevity
This episode dives into the future of longevity, healthspan, and proactive healthcare with Dr. Matt Kaeberlein, a world-renowned longevity expert and CEO of Optispan. He shares his unlikely "comic book origin story," from playing in rock bands and working blue-collar jobs to becoming a leading...
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The Rule of Three
This audio clip from Erik Qualman's #1 bestselling book The Focus Project explores the "Rule of Three," the idea that information grouped in threes is more memorable for audiences. 5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over…
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The Neuroscience of Time with Olympian John K. Coyle
Equalman sits down with Olympic silver medalist and Emmy-winning NBC sports producer John K. Coyle for a powerful conversation on time, design thinking, and unlocking human potential. From growing up in Michigan and discovering speed skating late, to breaking world records by designing around his...
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Sitting is the New Smoking
This audio clip from Erik Qualman's #1 bestselling book The Focus Project explores the benefits of standing rather than sitting throughout the workday, highlighting how even small movements can lead to meaningful health and productivity gains. 5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker…
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#1 Dad Mug: Time Over Tech
Happy New Year, Superheroes! Today, we're reposting an interview from the Pulse Ox Podcast featuring our very own Erik Qualman. Pulse Ox, hosted by Eric Stopper, explores the intersection of science, spirituality, and high performance. In this episode, Equalman shares his inspiring journey from...
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AI, Lawsuits, and the Death of Web Traffic with David Hoppe
Today, Erik sits down with David Hoppe. David is the founder and managing partner of Gamma Law, a firm focused on emerging legal issues in media and technology. He is an experienced international transactional lawyer with expertise in video games, esports, blockchain, digital assets, and…
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Coffee Hurts Your Productivity
This audible clip from Erik Qualman's #1 Bestselling book The Focus Project dives into why real rest matters, and whether that cup of coffee is truly boosting your alertness. 5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50...
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The Brain on Exercise
This audible clip from Erik Qualman's #1 Bestselling book The Focus Project explores how exercise strengthens not only the body, but also your focus, mood, and overall mental health. 5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over...
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Achieving your Goals
This audible clip from Erik Qualman's #1 Bestselling book The Focus Project highlights how partnering with others can improve motivation and reinforce the habits that lead to achieving your goals. 5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries…
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Winning at Tetris
This audible clip from Erik Qualman's #1 Bestselling book The Focus Project compares life to a game of Tetris: the more blocks you try to manage, the harder it becomes, but when you choose the right ones to focus on, everything starts to fall into place. 5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational...
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The Power of Changing Lanes
This audible clip from Erik Qualman's #1 Bestselling book The Focus Project emphasizes the importance of knowing who lifts you up and who pulls you down, and that it's perfectly okay to shift paths when someone starts holding you back. 5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik…
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Master the Art of Saying No
This audible clip from Erik Qualman's #1 Bestselling book The Focus Project discusses the importance of saying "no." The more commitments you have, the less time you have to focus on what really matters, and in this episode, Qualman explains how you can master this art with one simple trick…
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Steve Job's Last Words
This audible clip from Erik Qualman's #1 Bestselling book The Focus Project dives into the life of Steve Jobs and explores the significance of his final moments. 5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people…
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An Empty Drawer
This audible clip from Erik Qualman's #1 Bestselling book The Focus Project explores how, just like an overstuffed drawer, our lives can become cluttered with too many commitments and distractions, leaving no room for what truly matters. Qualman explains that focus isn't about adding more, but...
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The 3-Minute Rule
This audible clip from Erik Qualman's #1 Bestselling book The Focus Project explores the true meaning of the 3-Minute Rule, and how it could help level up your productivity. 5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50…
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Destined to Disrupt
Today, Erik talks with the Co-Founder & CEO of Caraa, Aaron Lou. Aaron, raised in Spain, embraced fashion early, favoring Vogue over comics. With a successful career running billion-dollar businesses, he felt it was time to return to his first love: fashion. Aaron and Carmen founded Caraa, a…
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Why You Need to STOP Multitasking
This audible clip from Erik Qualman's #1 Bestselling book The Focus Project reveals why multitasking might be doing more harm than good. 5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was...
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Humane Leadership with Marcel Schwantes
Today, Erik sits down with Marcel Schwantes. Marcel is a speaker, author, acclaimed executive coach, and an Inc. Magazine Contributing Editor with a global following. Marcel delivers presentations, workshops, courses, and coaching programs about the human side of business and how cultures of…
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Why You Should Schedule Your Day Like a Cowboy
This audible clip from Erik Qualman's #1 Bestselling book The Focus Project discusses the importance of celebrating every success, no matter how big or small. Each success fuels our confidence, creating the momentum to ride toward even greater goals. 5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational...
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Why You Should Schedule Your Day Like a Cowboy
This audible clip from Erik Qualman's #1 Bestselling book The Focus Project discusses the importance of celebrating every success, no matter how big or small. Each success fuels our confidence, creating the momentum to ride toward even greater goals. 5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational...
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Live in the Light with Lois Robbins
Today, Erik sits down with Lois Robbins, founder of WATSKIN—an elevated UPF sunwear brand dedicated to empowering women to enjoy the sun with confidence, without compromising style. After experiencing a skin cancer scare, Lois launched WATSKIN and has since turned it into a household name,...
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Mastering Time Management Will Lead to Your Success
This audible clip from Erik Qualman's #1 Bestselling book The Focus Project explains that time management starts with small, intentional steps. Learn how focusing on what matters most each day can transform the way you work, live, and ultimately reach your biggest goals. 5x #1 Bestselling Author...
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Have Fun, Help People: Navigating Change with Humanity and AI
Today we're reposting an interview from the podcast: Human Intelligence In An AI World hosted by Rob Lauber and powered by PepTalk. Erik and Rob dig into why co-intelligence is the future, not artificial intelligence alone. Erik explains his "Jetsons and Flintstones" concept, his "STAMP"…
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How Your Improved Focus Habits Can Help Others
This audible clip from Erik Qualman's #1 Bestselling book The Focus Project explores how strengthening your own focus habits can inspire greater focus in others. 5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people…
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Battling Counterfeits with Vidyuth Srinivasan
Today, Erik sits down with the co-founder and CEO of Entrupy and the co-inventor of Entrupy's patented technology, Vidyuth Srinivasan. Vidyuth is on a mission to take down the counterfeiting industry, one fake designer bag at a time. Entrupy is the leading AI-powered authentication technology for...
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How to Master the 80/20 Rule to Drive Results
This audible clip from Erik Qualman's #1 Bestselling book The Focus Project discusses how to apply the Pareto Principle, otherwise known as the 80/20 Rule, to focus on what matters most, and unlock the key to producing maximum results. 5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik…
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How to Discover What You Really Want Out of Life
This audible clip from Erik Qualman's #1 Bestselling book The Focus Project explores how to uncover what truly makes you excited about life - a question thats often more challenging to answer than it may seem. 5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55...
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How to Step Into Your Purpose
This audible clip from Erik Qualman's #1 Bestselling book The Focus Project explains how to help people long-term, rather than appeasing to them in the short-term. 5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people...
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How to Stay Consistent in Your Daily Life
This audible clip from Erik Qualman's #1 Bestselling book The Focus Project explains how to follow through with your everyday tasks, especially those that focus on making you happier and healthier. 5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries…
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How to Best Utilize Your Time in the Long Run
This audible clip from Erik Qualman's #1 Bestselling book The Focus Project discusses how to stop overestimating what we can accomplish in a short period and start focusing on how we can better ourselves in the long run. 5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed...
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How to Break Free from the Trap of Repetition
This audible clip from Erik Qualman's #1 Bestselling book The Focus Project explores how to escape the repetitive, "Groundhog Day" feeling of daily life. Qualman shares how learning to focus can help us reclaim control of our routines. 5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik…
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Hosted by Erik Qualman, each week we find the world's top thought leaders and hand select their top 7 Super Tips to unleash your inner superpower. 5x Best Selling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people.His Socialnomics work has been on 60 Minutes to the Wall Street Journal and used by the National Guard to NASA. His book Digital Leader propelled him to be voted the 2nd Most Likeable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling. Learn more at: https://equalman.com Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]
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