The TIGNUM ThoughtCast
by TIGNUM
PERSONAL READINESS is the foundation of every executive's performance. In a world obsessed with speed, hustle, and constant grind, today’s high performers are hitting a wall. CEOs who don’t sleep, overworking seen as a badge of honor, and teams on the verge of burnout. Your talent is struggling to find solutions amidst the chaos and noise. The TIGNUM Thoughtcast explores the challenges facing today’s leaders and teams and the mindsets, behaviors, and strategies that lead to Sustainable Human Performance. Each episode explores the science and application of personal readiness, with experts and guests discussing what it takes to show up sharper, lead with impact, and create environments where people thrive every day. At TIGNUM, we build a strong performance foundation by meeting every client where they are, by applying the latest human performance science to each client's latest challenge, and by helping our client
Episodes
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The Power Of Embracing The Suck
When Jeff Rosenblum was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome, a painful and debilitating medical condition, his life changed dramatically. As a busy serial entrepreneur, he had to make a choice - either to focus on the fact that his prime days had passed or to make a positive impact on those...
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Humanizing Biotech: How Collaborative Cultures Drive Biotech Innovations To Patients
Dave Lennon is the CEO of Whitehawk Therapeutics and brings over two decades of experience to developing new cancer treatments. With a history of leading large teams around the world, Dave emphasized the importance of strong team spirit, learning from failures, and turning challenges into...
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How To Master All The Stages Of Your Career
Want to achieve career success? Join Fabian Kausche in this inspiring Bold Hub Roundtable. Discover unique strategies for thriving at every step of your career by embracing new experiences, learning from failures, and seeking continuous growth. Fabian highlights the transformative power of...
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Special Operations Missions - Takeaways For Business And Non-Profit Projects
Discover leadership mastery with Rob Lively, a U.S. Special Operations veteran, as he shares his insights on embracing vulnerability and courage in the face of the unknown. An inspiring session packed with lessons from the frontline to the boardroom. Get in touch Visit us at tignum.com Email us…
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The Art Of Storytelling In Leadership
Dawn J. Fraser highlights the crucial role of storytelling in leadership, demonstrating how authentic personal narratives can build understanding, connection, and motivation within diverse teams. She emphasizes that effective storytelling not only boosts a leader's influence but also enables them...
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Managing Chaos - Learning from firefighters how to handle any situation with calmness, clarity, and a proven process.
TIGNUM’s Performance Specialist Jeff Case dives into how fire service tactics can improve business crisis management. Explore how structured emergency planning, including preparation and visualization, simplifies your processes and helps you maintain calm in chaotic situations. Additionally, Jeff...
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Curveballs and Clarity: Personal Readiness for the Year Ahead
Dr. Parneet Pal unveils the secrets to unlocking your creative potential in the new year. Explore myths about creativity and dive into cutting-edge scientific insights to enhance innovation and boost your brain's creative spark. Get in touch Visit us at tignum.com Email us at [email protected]...
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Eating to Be Bold - Cutting Through the Noise to Identify Your Nutrition Fundamentals For Success
Explore how what we eat affects our brain and body, and how food, stress, and gut health are all connected. Discover how staying hydrated, eating a variety of foods, and having the right mindset can make a big difference. Get in touch Visit us at tignum.com Email us at [email protected] Think...
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Adventures In Adaptability - Cultivating An Explorer's Mindset
Professional explorer Lucy Shepherd shares stories of her expeditions into unknown lands and the wisdom she has gained from being in some of the most remote parts of the world. Get in touch Visit us at tignum.com Email us at [email protected] Think clearer. Show up better. Maximize impact.
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Empowering the Next Generation: Sports, Science, and the Path to Sustainable Futures
Jo Grindley highlights how the synergy between sports, tech, and business drives young minds towards STEM, shaping future leaders. Explore this exciting blend where athletes' collaborations with tech don't just push boundaries — they light a fire of inspiration in young hearts. Get in touch Visit...
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Fixing the Plane While You Fly It - How To Grow On The Go
Dive into the fascinating world of metacognition – understanding your own thinking – and discover how it can supercharge your growth even amidst the daily hustle. Picture yourself as both the pilot and engineer of your mind's plane, soaring through challenges, fine-tuning as you go. Get in touch...
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Innovation Sets Sail: From Foils to Futures, Takeaways From America's Cup Ingenuity
Stevie Morrison has achieved multiple European and world championships in competitive sailing. In this episode, he shares his stories on overcoming challenges, pursuing excellence, and innovating while navigating through unexpected situations. Inspire your own curiosity and drive to impact others...
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Your Most Underestimated Performance Tool In Any Daily Challenge - Breathing
Rachel Vickery, a renowned performance coach to business leaders, athletes, and elite military units, debunks myths about breathing and arousal states. Her unique method highlights the importance of all 20,000 daily breaths for self-regulation and control. Get in touch Visit us at tignum.com…
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Chasing the Impossible
From Tour de France triumphs to smashing unthinkable marathon records and reshaping an iconic fashion brand, the discussion with Fran Millar centers on the transformative influence of a people-focused culture in both sports and business. Get in touch Visit us at tignum.com Email us at...
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Build Your Bold Mind: Applying the Art & Science of Attention
Ever wondered about mindfulness and meditation? In this Bold Hub Roundtable replay, expert Chad McGehee discussed how simple mindfulness practices can transform your day. Chad debunked myths and showed that mindfulness isn’t about chanting 'om' but being present in the moment. Explore how just a...
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Summer Strategy: How Optimizing Your Pause Could Transform Your Year
Pausing during a tough project might seem counterintuitive, but it could lead to breakthroughs. Join Brian Wade and Angela Walker to explore how this summer could be the perfect time for a strategic pause, helping you return stronger and more prepared for future challenges. Get in touch Visit us…
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Mastering Simplicity: The Fundamentals-Driven Approach To Success
In one of our most widely shared roundtables, our guest Paula Bellostas Muguerza shares how, during periods of high load and fatigue, reevaluating her self-image and returning to basics helped her reset and get back to focusing on performance. This pivot helped her avoid burnout and unleashed her...
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The Hardiness Advantage: Building Mental Endurance for Long Term Success
Challenging projects require mental perseverance. It is usually a marathon, not a sprint. There’s a lot that’s been written on the idea of mental toughness or strength, but what do we actually know about the concept? This discussion delves into the science of building hardiness, strength, and...
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The Critical Role of Self-Belief in Bold Business Endeavors
The critical role of building self-belief and our approach to developing this skill Scott Peltin and Brian Wade unlock self-belief by unraveling myths, distinguishing self-belief from confidence, and exploring how to nurture it in teams. They also reveal how to use self-doubt as a catalyst for...
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Mastering the Start of a Bold Project, with Penny Heaton
Penny Heaton recounts her journey taking on the role of employee Number One at the Gates Medical Research Institute, where her focus was on addressing critical health issues in underdeveloped regions. She shares insights into her decision-making, handling pressure, and assembling the right team…
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Designing a calm start to your chaotic days
Do you have a system to start your day strong? Or are you chasing hacks and winging it? Discover how a personalized morning routine can propel you toward your boldest aspirations. Listen in as Chris Males reveals the essential ingredients for a powerful start to your day alongside inspiring…
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Pivoting to Your Passion with Deb Bubb
A captivating conversation on creativity, passion, and purpose with Deb Bubb. She shared her journey of embracing a new chapter, pursuing her passion, and facing the challenges of change and the unknown. Get in touch Visit us at tignum.com Email us at [email protected] Think clearer. Show up...
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Do you have what it takes to start a bold project?
Laura Penhaul is a world record holder who led a team of four women on a heroic mission to row across the Pacific Ocean. Explore the qualities needed to take on bold endeavors and how to develop ways to continuously strengthen boldness. Get in touch Visit us at tignum.com Email us at...
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The future will belong to those bold enough to create it
This wasn’t the end—just a bold pause. Scott Peltin, TIGNUM’s Chief Catalyst, and Jogi Rippel, CEO at TIGNUM, reflected on four years of ThoughtCast interviews—sharing the motivations behind starting the series and why it was time to hit pause and evolve. But this wasn’t goodbye. It was a moment…
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The most neglected performance factor: hormones. A roundtable with TIGNUM Performance specialist Angela Walker and Laura Penhaul
It is time to rewrite the story of hormones - they do not control us and don't just come with negative symptoms. Instead, we can control our hormones and harness their impact on our performance to play to our strength. Business professionals, specifically female leaders, will greatly benefit from...
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Bringing Sustainable Human Performance to the team with Dirk-Maarten Molenaar
"Work and life are not two different spheres that need to be balanced- sustainable human performance is a much more appealing and integrative approach to simply be our best version. " Sustainable Human Performance is both simple and complex at the same time. Dirk-Marten Molenaar shares how…
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Symptoms or causes- get to the root of human performance in business with TIGNUM founders Jogi Rippel and Scott Peltin
How can companies expect better outcomes if they never address the root causes of low performance? In this conversation TIGNUM founders Scott Peltin and Jogi Rippel dissect common misconceptions about human performance in the corporate world. Sharing stories, data and their expertise, they leave…
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TIGNUM Roundtable: Oscillation
In this roundtable our TIGNUM performance experts discuss the importance of integrating purposeful recovery breaks into our days and years. They share ideas on powerful micro-breaks and how even 30 seconds can change the game. Leaders and executives do well to recognize the value of recovery....
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A Life-Altering Vacation with Stephanie Lena
In this episode, Stephanie Lena of Novartis sits down with Scott Peltin to share her powerful story of how a new approach to a one on one vacation with her husband created the bond and partnership that helped her persevere through cancer shortly thereafter. She goes on to share the critical…
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Leveraging Hormonal Changes Across Life's Cycles to Sustain High Performance with Dr. Emma Ross
“The body literacy piece is so important in our mid-life as women because it’s critical for helping us understand what we can do; what works and what doesn’t.” As a lifelong athlete, mother, and highly-respected sports scientist, Dr. Emma Ross has made it her mission to tackle the taboos that…
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The Evolution of TIGNUM: Wellness is not Sustainable Human Performance
"This decade, the 2020s will probably be the most challenging on humans, leaders, and executives that we've ever seen. If we're not constantly sharpening our tools, there's no way we can help our clients." In this special episode, TIGNUM’s Co-Founders answer some great questions from our…
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Mastering the Reset to Lead Forward with Tracy Smith
"Get back to simple." Tracy Smith has spent the last 30 years leading Division 1 College Baseball programs in the United States. He's now in the midst of a venture designed to upgrade the standard for coaching in youth baseball and give more minorities access to baseball programs. In this...
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Building Your Self-Belief with Brian Wade
"In the moment, one of the single best things you can do is talk to yourself a little bit better." Confidence and belief are two of the most elusive performance skills for both teams and individuals. All human beings experience self-doubt, but not all of us leverage self-doubt to grow. In this...
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Unleashing People to do Their Life's Best Work with Deb Bubb
"Everybody is somebody's somebody." Deb Bubb's long track record of thought leadership in human resources, leadership, and talent development is well documented. On her journey from Intel, to IBM, to United Healthcare, to her current role as CHRO at Optum, she's made an incredible impact. In this...
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The Key Ingredients for Dynamic Culture Building with Sandy Ogg
"Change hits, value shifts, money moves. We need to be continuously adapting to what's going on around us. This can be exhausting and mind-numbing if you don't have the habits of Sustainable High Performance." Sandy Ogg has spent 30+ years working and learning with Fortune 500 executives around…
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Organizational Success Depends on Your Impact with Penny Heaton
Hear how Penny learned to manage decision fatigue and maintain confidence with some go-to mindset tools as she built the Gates Medical Research Institute from scratch. In January of 2018, having just been named the Gates Medical Research Institute's first CEO, Penny Heaton found herself in a…
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Managing Extreme Circumstances: Mindset is the Key with Laura Penhaul
"Why do we wait for significant adversity to maximize our abilities? Why don't we explore maximizing what we've got when we've got it?" Just over 5 years ago, Laura Penhaul led a crew of four women on an unprecedented journey, becoming the first-ever four-person boat crew to row across the…
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How Choices Create Perseverance with Jeff Rosenblum
In this episode, Scott Peltin talks with serial entrepreneur and high performance culture-builder, Jeff Rosenblum. Listen as Jeff shares his mindset around creating habits by focusing on the benefits he seeks and identifying the choices he can make to achieve them. He shares several fascinating...
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Mastering the Art of Reframing with Greg Prudhomme
Reframing is one of the master keys to Sustainable High Performance. The effect of your inner dialogue on your performance cannot be overstated. Its mastery unlocks your potential and multiplies the people around you while improving your mood and reducing emotional fatigue. In this conversation,...
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Embracing Uncertainty with Roslynn Williams
In this episode, Scott Peltin speaks with Roslynn Williams, Chief People Officer of Dun & Bradstreet. She discusses how she uses habit, routine, and mindset to build a sense of control around uncertainty, helping her kids reframe uncertainty, and her personal system for reducing fear and...
About this show
PERSONAL READINESS is the foundation of every executive's performance.
In a world obsessed with speed, hustle, and constant grind, today’s high performers are hitting a wall. CEOs who don’t sleep, overworking seen as a badge of honor, and teams on the verge of burnout. Your talent is struggling to find solutions amidst the chaos and noise.
The TIGNUM Thoughtcast explores the challenges facing today’s leaders and teams and the mindsets, behaviors, and strategies that lead to Sustainable Human Performance.
Each episode explores the science and application of personal readiness, with experts and guests discussing what it takes to show up sharper, lead with impact, and create environments where people thrive every day.
At TIGNUM, we build a strong performance foundation by meeting every client where they are, by applying the latest human performance science to each client's latest challenge, and by helping our client
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