The TIGNUM ThoughtCast

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 around him. Jeff chose the latter option and remained committed to being an energy multiplier.Get in touchVisit us at tignum.comEmail us at [email protected] clearer. Show up better. Maximize impact.

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 opportunities for growth.Get in touchVisit us at tignum.comEmail us at [email protected] clearer. Show up better. Maximize impact.

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 mentorship and the importance of vulnerability and asking for guidance.Get in touchVisit us at tignum.comEmail us at [email protected] clearer. Show up better. Maximize impact.

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 touchVisit us at tignum.comEmail us at [email protected] clearer. Show up better. Maximize impact.

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 to communicate their vision clearly and inspire action.Get in touchVisit us at tignum.comEmail us at [email protected] clearer. Show up better. Maximize impact.

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 goes into detail about how to enhance your decision-making under pressure by being well-prepared and controlling your emotions.Get in touchVisit us at tignum.comEmail us at [email protected] clearer. Show up better. Maximize impact.

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 touchVisit us at tignum.comEmail us at [email protected] clearer. Show up better. Maximize impact.

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 touchVisit us at tignum.comEmail us at [email protected] clearer. Show up better. Maximize impact.

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 touchVisit us at tignum.comEmail us at [email protected] clearer. Show up better. Maximize impact.

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 touchVisit us at tignum.comEmail us at [email protected] clearer. Show up better. Maximize impact.

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 touchVisit us at tignum.comEmail us at [email protected] clearer. Show up better. Maximize impact.

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 as you listen to Stevie’s journey in high performance. Get in touchVisit us at tignum.comEmail us at [email protected] clearer. Show up better. Maximize impact.

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 touchVisit us at tignum.comEmail us at [email protected] clearer. Show up better. Maximize impact.

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 touchVisit us at tignum.comEmail us at [email protected] clearer. Show up better. Maximize impact.

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 few minutes daily can make a big difference.Get in touchVisit us at tignum.comEmail us at [email protected] clearer. Show up better. Maximize impact.

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 touchVisit us at tignum.comEmail us at [email protected] clearer. Show up better. Maximize impact.

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 full potential. During this conversation, we challenged the hustle of a performance culture and emphasized the importance of a fundamental, personalized approach to our projects, teams, and work. Get in touchVisit us at tignum.comEmail us at [email protected] clearer. Show up better. Maximize impact.

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 endurance, and also provides practical, pragmatic ways to implement these concepts on the go.Get in touchVisit us at tignum.comEmail us at [email protected] clearer. Show up better. Maximize impact.

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 boldness. Get in touchVisit us at tignum.comEmail us at [email protected] clearer. Show up better. Maximize impact.

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 for this vital mission.Get in touchVisit us at tignum.comEmail us at [email protected] clearer. Show up better. Maximize impact.

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 stories from top achievers.Get in touchVisit us at tignum.comEmail us at [email protected] clearer. Show up better. Maximize impact.

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 touchVisit us at tignum.comEmail us at [email protected] clearer. Show up better. Maximize impact.

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 touchVisit us at tignum.comEmail us at [email protected] clearer. Show up better. Maximize impact.

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 to step back, challenge our own thinking, and return with something even more impactful.As the world’s complexity increases, the need for meaningful, two-way conversations—grounded in real human experience and pragmatic solutions—has never been greater. That's why we shifted gears and created Bold, our dynamic platform to help professionals become the game-changers the world needs."The best way to predict the future is to create it." — P. Drucker & A. LincolnThank you for listening—and for being part of what comes next.Discover more at TIGNUM's Bold HubGet in touchVisit us at tignum.comEmail us at [email protected] clearer. Show up better. Maximize impact.

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 understanding the ebbs and flows of hormones, gaining a new sense of body literacy, and learning strategies to deal with hormonal fluctuations.  TIGNUM designed a program to help female leaders and teams understand how hormonal fluctuations impact their performance and how they can harness the power of hormones to be their best throughout all life stages: The XX Factor.Learn more about it here www.tignum.com/the-xx-factorGet in touchVisit us at tignum.comEmail us at [email protected] clearer. Show up better. Maximize impact.

"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 learning about Sustainable Human Performance profoundly changed his life and how he consequently introduced the concept to his teams and initiated major shifts company-wide. He has an in-depth understanding that there is no one perfect performance strategy, but rather it differs from person to person and over time. Yet, adopting your performance strategies according to need and context should never mean letting them drop, no matter how turbulent the times. Why? If you are a paid thinker, like many of us are, you should never compromise on your own brain power.Get in touchVisit us at tignum.comEmail us at [email protected] clearer. Show up better. Maximize impact.

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 no doubt about what it takes to create actual performance gains: make people stronger.Get in touchVisit us at tignum.comEmail us at [email protected] clearer. Show up better. Maximize impact.

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. Oscillation is a strategic must for high performance at work. Nobody takes a pit-stop at the end of a race, it happens in the race to be ready for whats coming next. Get in touchVisit us at tignum.comEmail us at [email protected] clearer. Show up better. Maximize impact.

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 mindset skills and performance habits she developed and applied during her chemotherapy including the use of anchors, intention setting,  and reframing. Her amazing story has made us all pause and think differently about how we'll approach our next vacation. We hope you'll do the same.Get in touchVisit us at tignum.comEmail us at [email protected] clearer. Show up better. Maximize impact.

“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 exist not only within sports, but business and society, around women’s health, menstrual cycles, mental health and the impact hormones have on our ability to perform at our best. In this conversation with Scott Peltin, Dr. Ross discusses:How our hormones ebb and flow and how this affects our mental and physical performance at different phases of our hormone cyclesWhy understanding our individual rhythms is key to creating an optimal performance stateWhy breaking the taboos around the natural female life cycle is imperative to creating psychological safety and effective leadership environmentsBio-individual awareness is critical for every human. Have a listen to discover how you can manage your mindset, movement, nutrition, and recovery strategies during your unique phases to maximize your impact.Get in touchVisit us at tignum.comEmail us at [email protected] clearer. Show up better. Maximize impact.

"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 listeners and clients about the future of work and Sustainable Human Performance and how to be personally ready for the challenges ahead.They share the beginning of their serendipitous entrepreneurial journey where they connected over the premature loss of their fathers and their shared passion for changing the paradigm around Sustainable Human Performance... All while sitting in a cold plunge (ultimate recovery) after a workout.They share how their  “never-satisfied” approach ensures that our clients can rule their impact both professionally and personally so they can meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. Have a listen.Get in touchVisit us at tignum.comEmail us at [email protected] clearer. Show up better. Maximize impact.

"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 conversation with Scott Peltin, Tracy discusses:how he's approaching his personal reset during his current transition away from Arizona State University.how he uses resets to support his players and build belief and how business professionals can do the same.How he helps his family reset during times of need.Questions for you to reflect:Where are your opportunities personally and professionally to do a reset? This could be your mindset, nutrition, movement, sleep, recovery, growth plan, self-image, etc.How could you create a pause to reflect and so you can reset?What are you resetting from and to?What would be the benefits of doing a reset?Get in touchVisit us at tignum.comEmail us at [email protected] clearer. Show up better. Maximize impact.

"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 episode, TIGNUM Head of R&D and Senior Performance Specialist Brian Wade shares insights he's acquired across his impressive career in various high performance environments to help people build self-belief. What's more, he offers a set of tools and strategies you can use to build self-belief in your team and yourself, starting today.Get in touchVisit us at tignum.comEmail us at [email protected] clearer. Show up better. Maximize impact.

"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 conversation with Scott Peltin, she shares:_Why dedicated people with high expectations can amplify their impact with Sustainable High Performance strategies._How becoming a better mother, wife, daughter, sister, and friend made her a better leader at work._The key question many women are asking themselves as we exit the pandemic._The new strategies she deployed to stop feeling like she is "burning the candle at both ends."_How she infuses Sustainable Human Performance into her family.This conversation is chalked full of insights and wisdom for everybody. You won't regret taking a moment to listen.Get in touchVisit us at tignum.comEmail us at [email protected] clearer. Show up better. Maximize impact.

"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 the world. His experience and success in Human Resources led him to develop Connecting Talent to Value™, a methodology that helps organizations bend the value curve by getting the right people in the right jobs. When we first met Sandy as CHRO of Unilever, he had a simple and surprising request: to be able to play catch with his son into his 70s. In this conversation with Scott Peltin, he shares his insights on the future of work as it relates to matching talent to value and the impact that Sustainable Human Performance makes on that talent.....He also shares an update on his fastball.Get in touchVisit us at tignum.comEmail us at [email protected] clearer. Show up better. Maximize impact.

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 WeWork office with a business plan, a borrowed administrative assistant, and an inspiring ambition to make life-saving products available and accessible to all.In this conversation, Penny shares the strategies that she used to combat decision fatigue, maintain confidence, and build emotional control as she grew Gates MRI at rapid speed. She provides an excellent roadmap for how to live and lead Sustainable Human Performance across an organization. Get in touchVisit us at tignum.comEmail us at [email protected] clearer. Show up better. Maximize impact.

"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 Pacific Ocean.In this episode, Laura talks with Scott about the High Performance Mindset and leadership skills that helped her and her crew complete their astounding 9,200-mile (14,800k), 257-day journey.Her inspiring perspective, stemming from her work as a Physiotherapist for the British Paralympic team, challenges us all to explore our potential by finding our own version of the Pacific to cross. For more on Laura and her crew's journey, check out the documentary "Losing Sight of the Shore," available on Amazon Prime and iTunes.Get in touchVisit us at tignum.comEmail us at [email protected] clearer. Show up better. Maximize impact.

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 examples of using this approach to tackle challenges including:_challenging his fears through his workouts (1:38)._overcoming Guillain-Barre' Syndrome in part by focusing on giving energy to his caregivers(8:33)._using his recovery period to reinvent himself (15:20).Get in touchVisit us at tignum.comEmail us at [email protected] clearer. Show up better. Maximize impact.

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, Greg Prudhomme and Scott Peltin discuss how developing your own reframing practice can equip you to meet the challenge of the moment. Listen as they explore some unique and fascinating applications of reframing. For more on reframing, check out our latest TIGNUM Thought, Reframing: The Master Key. If you want to go even deeper, check out The Ultimate Reframe from the TIGNUM archives.Get in touchVisit us at tignum.comEmail us at [email protected] clearer. Show up better. Maximize impact.

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 uncertainty in her team. Click here to read our blog on building your own process to handle uncertainty.Get in touchVisit us at tignum.comEmail us at [email protected] clearer. Show up better. Maximize impact.