In this episode I talk with Dr. John Schinnerer, an&nbsp;executive coach and organizational consultant who helps people make the most of their personal and professional potential. &nbsp;   John is a U.C. Berkeley-trained coach with a Ph.D. in educational psychology who has distilled the very best of research-based tools and methods to help clients overcome anxiety, and anger, and move towards a happy, contented, and purposeful life.&nbsp;  &nbsp; Some of the topics we discuss are vulnerability, awareness, mindfulness, old school vs new school, and why we need more&nbsp;intelligence, kindness, empathy, and communication skills. &nbsp;  If you don't know what is going on in your own head, you have no chance to change it. John thinks too many of us go through life half awake, operating from habit and unconscious thinking. We talk about how to figure some of this out. &nbsp;

Tools and frameworks for making life work.

In this episode we talk about tools to develop your identity and purpose, how to think better and handle stress, anger, vulnerability, and relationships over time.&nbsp; &nbsp; My guest is Michael Soto,&nbsp;a former United States Marine and an active volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician in his home town.&nbsp; &nbsp; He holds&nbsp; a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling,&nbsp;certifications in Critical Incident Stress Management, is a Certified Trauma Professional, and a Certified Family Trauma Professional. &nbsp; He works with individuals, couples, and families and is&nbsp;an expert on the topics of stress, trauma, and mental toughness.&nbsp;He is dedicated to helping others improve their lives through education, insight, and change. &nbsp; He loves music, martial arts, and his Harley motorcycle (which he has not had out for a ride in over 3 years - he's been working too hard). &nbsp; This interview is packed with ideas and tools and was especially fun for me since I am a former firefighter.&nbsp;

Bob Pessemier