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The Art of Excellence — 125 episodes
John Paul DeJoria: The Co-founder of John Paul Mitchell Systems and Patrón tequila on why success unshared is failure
Frank Weisser: High trust at mach speed
Aron Ralston: Turning Boulders into Blessings
Aimee Boorman: Coaching Simone Biles beyond medals and perfection
Elizabeth Rowe: Former Principal Flutist on Redefining Excellence Beyond the Spotlight
Stanley McChrystal: Four-star General (Ret.) on character and leadership
Dr. Kwane Stewart: CNN Hero of the Year and Founder of Project Street Vet
Michael Grab: Rock Balancing Artist on Making the Impossible Possible
Dean Koontz: 500 million books sold and counting
James Lawrence "aka" Iron Cowboy: 100 full distance triathlons in 100 days
Adam Galinsky: Unlocking the formula to inspiring leadership
Diane Boyd: Wildlife biologist and wolf conservationist
Laurie Santos: The Happiness Professor on the science of well-being
Don Lemon: Award winning broadcast journalist and media trailblazer
Guy Snodgrass: Former naval aviator, TOPGUN instructor, and speechwriter for Secretary of Defense James Mattis
Craig Foster: My Octopus Teacher Academy Award winning documentary filmmaker
Adrian Newey: Greatest Formula 1 race car designer ever
Maurice Ashley: Chess Grandmaster, glass ceiling breaker, life philosopher
Gary Hunt: Ten-time world champion cliff diver
George Mumford: Psychologist, elite performance coach, and mindfulness guru
BJ Miller: Palliative medicine physician and educator on life and death and everything in between
Kara Swisher: Tech journalist, digital media entrepreneur, and pioneer
Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant: Wildlife ecologist and first black woman to host a TV nature show
Daniel Goleman: How to use Emotional Intelligence to Achieve an Optimal State Every Day
Kristin Harila: Mountain Climbing World Record Holder
Amy Edmondson: Harvard Business School Professor and Leadership Guru on the Art of Failing Well
Chris Voss: Former top FBI hostage negotiator and CEO of The Black Swan Group
Jason Belmonte ("Belmo"): Greatest Bowler of All Time
Bubba Watson: Professional golfer and two-time Masters champion
Frans Lanting: Internationally Renowned Wildlife and Nature Photographer
Carol Tomé: Chief Executive Officer of UPS
Bob Waldinger: Psychiatrist, Professor, Zen Master, Happiness Guru
John Mather: Nobel Laureate in Physics and senior project scientist on the James Webb Space Telescope
Cindy Timchal: Winningest Coach in Division I Women's Lacrosse History
Will Guidara: Restaurateur Extraordinaire and Hospitality Innovator
David Copperfield: Magician, Entertainer, Storyteller
James Burrows: King of Sitcoms
Marshall Goldsmith: The Father of Executive Coaching
Bertrand Piccard: Psychiatrist, pilot, explorer, adventurist, environmentalist, and humanitarian
Gary White: Water.org and WaterEquity Cofounder and CEO
Andre Rush: Celebrity chef and yes, that guy with the 24-inch biceps
Jack Garcia: Undercover FBI Agent
Robert O'Neill: Navy SEAL who killed Osama bin Laden
Barry Sonnenfeld: Director, Producer, Cinematographer
Monica Aldama: 14 national cheerleading championships and counting
Eileen Collins: First female pilot and commander of a Space Shuttle
Katharine Hayhoe: Climate scientist and chief scientist for the Nature Conservancy
Maya Gabeira – Big wave surfing legend
Howard Shore: Academy Award-winning composer
Erin Brockovich: Consumer advocate and environmental activist
Ed Stafford: Extreme adventurer, explorer, and reality TV competitor
Francis Collins: Director of the National Institutes of Health
Robert Lefkowitz: Nobel Laureate in chemistry
BJ Fogg: Behavior Scientist and Expert on Habit Formation
Jim McKelvey: Co-Founder of Square on Art, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship
John Mackey: Founder and CEO of Whole Foods
Jimmy Wales: Founder of Wikipedia
Al Roker: Weatherman, TV producer, journalist, and author
Jim McCloskey: Founder of Centurion Ministries and father of the innocence movement
Sarah Frey: The Pumpkin Queen of America
Deepak Chopra: Medical Doctor, Spiritual Advisor, and Mindfulness Guru
Scott Boras – Baseball Power Agent
Alain Robert: The "French Spiderman"
Colin Follenweider: One of Hollywood's top stuntmen
David Fajgenbaum: Chasing a cure for the rare Castleman Disease
Steve Case: AOL founder and Revolution CEO
Victor Vescovo: Record setting adventurer and explorer
Alan Alda: Actor, Director, Author, Communications guru
Ben Lecomte: Ultra endurance swimmer and environmental activist
Terry Fator: Ventriloquist, comedian, impressionist and singing sensation
Dan Buettner: Blue Zones Founder and Longevity Explorer
Charles Schwab: The big entrepreneur looking out for the small investor
Safi Bahcall: Physicist, Biotech Entrepreneur, Organizational Behavioral Guru
Neil deGrasse Tyson: Astrophysicist and Master of the Universe
Jon Dorenbos: Former NFL star, magician, and survivor
Steve Schwarzman: Co-founder and CEO of Blackstone
Jill Heinerth: Underwater Cave Explorer
Cindy Eckert: Serial healthcare entrepreneur behind the "female Viagra"
Rich Karlgaard: Publisher of Forbes
Chris Wilson: From a life in prison to a life of purpose
Eduardo Strauch: Andes Mountains plane crash survivor
Jerry Colonna: VC-turned executive leadership coach
Roger McNamee: Tech investor, musician, activist
Joe De Sena: Founder and CEO of Spartan
Ep 41: Albert–Laszlo Barabasi: Unlocking the formula for success
Seth Godin: Marketing Maven
Ben Saunders: Extreme Polar Explorer
Mark Tercek: The Nature Conservancy CEO
Clint Harp: Craftsman, TVman, Journeyman
Scott Hamilton: Champion on and off the ice
Beth Comstock: Disrupter, Innovator, Change Agent: The Former Vice Chair at GE
Doug Bernstein: Founder and CEO of toy company Melissa and Doug
Daniel Negreanu: World-Renowned Poker Legend
Scott Jurek: Ultrarunning Legend Conquers the Appalachian Trail
Nicola Benedetti: Vibrant Violin Virtuoso
Josh Blue: Uber-talented comedian with cerebral palsy
"The Birdman" Jeb Corliss: Fearless BASE Jumper
Cat Hoke: Defying the Odds: Giving Current and Former Convicts, Herself, and the Rest of US a Second Chance
Kristin Beck: A Navy SEAL, a Purple Heart, and a Transgender Activist
Daniel Pink: Behavioral science guru and bestselling author
Bill Browder: Superstar investor turned human rights activist
Christian Picciolini: Reformed White Supremacist now leading the fight against extremism
Nik Wallenda: Living Life High on the Wire
Lonnie Johnson: Serial Inventor: From Super Soakers to Solar Systems
Scott Kelly: Astronaut Extraordinaire
Morten Andersen: Professional Football Hall of Fame Kicker
Alan Eustace: Record-Setting 26 Mile Free Fall Jump
Anders Ericsson: The Expert on Experts
Jeff Seder: The scout behind Triple Crown winner American Pharoah
Jon Sebastiani: Krave Jerky Founder and serial food entrepreneur
Seth Goldman: Co-Founder of Honest Tea
Dave Perkins: Master Whiskey Entrepreneur
Rich Wilson: Record-Setting Solo Sailor
Morris Robinson: Opera Star
Doug Ammons: Kayaking Pioneer
Kevin Gillespie: Celebrity Chef
Marquis Grissom: Baseball Legend
Jay Faison: Serial Entrepreneur and Visionary Philanthropist
Steve Koonin: Atlanta Hawks CEO and Marketing Mastermind
Mandy Rae Krack – Fearless, Freediving Phenom
MIchael Coles: The Cookie King
Sid Mashburn: Men's Fashion Aficionado with Southern Hospitality
Raj Raghunathan: Happiness Guru
Andrew Skurka: Extreme Backpacker, Extreme Adventurer and Extremely Happy
Strauss Zelnick: Media Mogul, Turnaround Artist, Fitness Buff