Escaping The Perfection Trap With Dr. Thomas Curran

Perfectionism can never lead you to a life of satisfaction and enjoyment. If you find yourself in the perfection trap, your performance, perspectives, and relationships will suffer. Dr. Thomas Curran, the world’s leading expert on perfectionism, joins Katherine Twells to discuss how you can escape this personality that could take over your entire life. He breaks down the different types of perfectionism, how to find genuine joy, and the best way to reduce tension in your everyday routine. Dr. Curran also explains how perfectionists can take the first step towards a healthier inner self by embracing the power of good enough.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join The Coca-Cola CMO Leadership Summit Podcast community today:cokecmosummit.comFacebookTwitter

The mind is one extraordinary organ. The power of perception is not only limited to our ability to think and comprehend. At its deepest level, it also shapes our very own reality. Katherine Twells takes a deep dive into this topic with magician and mentalist David Gerard. He discusses how magic and mentalism intersect to unleash the power of the human spirit, which leads to deeper human connection and unlocks personal creativity. David also emphasizes how he keeps his audience focused and engaged in his performances by being fully present and mastering the art of directing attention. This episode reveals how magic, mind, and reality can come together to give birth to a purposeful life and a courageous version of yourself.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join The Coca-Cola CMO Leadership Summit Podcast community today:cokecmosummit.comFacebookTwitter

If we want to move forward in life in the most meaningful ways possible, we must tap into our intuitive self and go beyond the tangible possibilities. Katherine Twells explores how to dive into your secret mind and the world of dreaming with creative dreamwork expert Bonnie Buckner. She explains how dreaming and imagery can lead to intense transformational experiences in your personal and professional lives. Bonnie also talks about the power of dreams to reinvigorate your creative self, escape the dullness of your daily routine, and greatly enhance your waking state. This eye-opening conversation is for anyone who wants to make sense of their dreams and use them to live a purposeful life.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join The Coca-Cola CMO Leadership Summit Podcast community today:cokecmosummit.comFacebookTwitter

Discover a powerful path to human flourishing in a rapidly changing world. Speaker and author Heather E. McGowan, known for her expertise in the future of work, dives into why optimism is essential. She explains how to combat the loneliness epidemic by transforming transactions into interactions. Heather also discusses vital shifts in leadership. These shifts prioritize collective intelligence and human values. She shares insights from her books, The Adaptation Advantage and The Empathy Advantage. Heather offers guidance on navigating today's dynamic business landscape.

Alec Kassin’s cycling career was cut short by his ruptured spinal disc. Despite his struggle with chronic pain, he did not let his diagnosis define his life. He joins Katherine Twells to share how he reframed his thinking around pain through his powerful mind-body connection. Now a chronic pain coach, he explains how mindfulness, visualizations, and trauma-informed care can help you achieve your biggest comeback and enjoy a pain-free life. Alec also talks about the right way to handle our inner critic to boost self-esteem and treat ourselves with more compassion, joy, and gratefulness.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join The Coca-Cola CMO Leadership Summit Podcast community today:cokecmosummit.comFacebookTwitter

For a leader to become truly effective, they must learn how to quiet the external noise and do the inner work. Katherine Twells talks all about conscious leadership with Ron Hill, co-founder of the Conscious Leaders Quest. He shares how they guide leaders in a journey within themselves to fully understand their purpose, unlock collective wisdom, and achieve inner peace. Ron also explains why leaders at the intersection of mind, body, and business are the ones who can build flourishing teams and create thriving businesses amid today’s chaotic and highly competitive world.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join The Coca-Cola CMO Leadership Summit Podcast community today:cokecmosummit.comFacebookTwitter

Grief transforms into art, and pain finds its voice: Join Katherine Twells as she explores the depths of emotional resilience with therapist, musician, and composer John Tsilimparis. Discover "inspiration exposure" and how it empowers us to rewrite our stories of loss, as John reveals his own journey from tragedy to transformation in his book, "The Magic in the Tragic." Dive into a conversation that unlocks the secrets to embracing sorrow, finding beauty amidst suffering, and accessing a higher self to craft emotional resilience and deeper connection.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join The Coca-Cola CMO Leadership Summit Podcast community today:cokecmosummit.comFacebookTwitter

Being blind in itself is already a challenging impediment – how much more if you are a visually impaired person living in a low-resource community? Ophthalmologist Dr. Hunter Cherwek is on a journey of global vision restoration, eliminating avoidable blindness in underserved areas around the world. Joining Katherine Twells, this visionary leader shares how he changes lives through cutting-edge telemedicine and modern technological innovations through their non-profit organization, Orbis International. Dr. Hunter also highlights the power of creating genuine connections and building communities to make the world a better place – one restored eyesight at a time.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join The Coca-Cola CMO Leadership Summit Podcast community today:cokecmosummit.comFacebookTwitter

A beautiful business is more than just a profitable venture. It's a harmonious blend of passion, purpose, and positive impact. In this episode, Katherine Twells is joined by Steven Morris, a creative visionary who explores how to foster a beautiful business by cultivating self-awareness, clarity in leadership, and meaningful connections within the workplace. Drawing from his diverse background in design, psychology, and fine art, Steven reveals how leaders can create environments where teams thrive, flow, and experience transcendent moments of connection. Steven shows how these practices can transform business into a space of creativity, connection, and lasting impact.

Celebrating every note of your life is about finding the music in everyday moments, savoring the harmonies of joy, the rhythms of challenge, and the melodies of love. In this episode, singer-songwriter Peter Katz shares with Katherine Twells his journey from childhood happiness to the upheaval of his parents' separation. Peter reflects on how shifting from a path in engineering to music saved his spirit, sharing personal stories of surviving on his own at 16 and discovering his true passion for songwriting. This episode celebrates overcoming trauma, resilience, and the power of creative expression, reminding us to follow our hearts and celebrate every note along the way.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join The Coca-Cola CMO Leadership Summit Podcast community today:cokecmosummit.comFacebookTwitter