Hosted by Dr. Kate Lund, The Optimized Mind explores how we can define our own unique context, build resilience and maximize potential through engaging with today's top thought leaders in the business and personal development space. Learn more at: https://missionmatters.com/author/kate-lund/

In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate is joined by cross-genre author Martina Faulkner. They delve into the complex and universal experience of grief. Martina shares the inspiration and process behind her new book, Understanding Grief, which is part of a larger series exploring foundational human experiences. The conversation highlights how grief is a universal emotion, yet always profoundly unique. Martina E. Faulkner is a cross-genre author whose work focuses primarily on exploring what it means to be human—both the unique and the universal. She holds a trifecta in the mental health/healing world as a therapist, certified life coach, and Reiki Master Teacher. This distinctive background allows her to draw on her professional and personal experience in her writing, whether fiction, nonfiction, children’s, or poetry.To Learn More, visit: <a href='http://www.katelundspeaks.com'>www.katelundspeaks.com</a>Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: <a href='https://missionmatters.com/author/kate-lund'>https://missionmatters.com/author/kate-lund</a>

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Understanding Grief with Martina Faulkner

In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Sheila Buswell. The discussion focuses on Sheila's journey from the military to entrepreneurship, her creation of an upward mobility device, and the challenge of overcoming imposter syndrome. Central take-aways include the importance of not comparing oneself to others, recognizing and celebrating small wins, and trusting one's intuition. Sheila emphasizes how embracing her individuality and focusing on her strengths led her to solve real-world problems in innovative ways, despite the self-doubt and societal assumptions she faced along the way.Sheila Buswell is the CEO and Co-Founder of Buswell Biomedical, a group that focuses on achieving physical mobility through technology. In 1997, Sheila joined the army, and in 1998 a generator fell on her foot in Bosnia; 20 years later her Mom fell and broke her hip, and when she saw her mom battling the same problems she had it bothered her profusely. Her mom was in a rehabilitation hospital in Arizona for 3 weeks and went from 110 Pound to 99 pounds; she had to be accompanied for all the activities of daily living like toileting by a healthcare worker. She realized that it had been 20 years since her own accident, and nothing has changed in how people are treated in rehabilitation hospitals.  After receiving a medical discharge in 2001, Sheila moved to Missouri to continue her education, earning a BS in Mechanical Engineering in 2005 from Missouri University of Science and Technology (then UMR). Sheila also holds an MS in Biomedical Engineering from Saint Louis University.Sheila developed the concept for the Upward Mobility (UPMO) in 2018 to help improve quality of life at rehabilitation centers. Sheila’s goal today is for people to start thinking of AI as a way to solve problems and a tool at our disposal, instead of fearing it. Sheila is also the author of Is This Seat For Me? which shares the stories of a diverse group of accomplished individuals who struggled with self- doubt and found ways to overcome it.To Learn More, visit: <a href='http://www.katelundspeaks.com'>www.katelundspeaks.com</a>Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: <a href='https://missionmatters.com/author/kate-lund'>https://missionmatters.com/author/kate-lund</a>

Embracing Authenticity with Sheila Buswell

In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate speaks with Professor MS Rao about his compelling journey of perseverance and resilience. They delve into Professor Rao's forthcoming memoir, which reflects a slice of his life story, entwined with the challenges he faced, including a brain stroke and other health struggles. Despite these hurdles, Professor Rao has managed to write numerous books and hopes to inspire readers with his message of never giving up.Professor M.S. Rao, Ph.D. is the Father of “Soft Leadership” and the Founder of MSR Leadership Consultants, India. He is a 21th-century philosopher, an International Leadership Guru with forty-three years of experience, and the author of fifty-three books including the award-winning ‘See the Light in You’ URL: <a href='https://www.amazon.com/See-Light-You-Spiritual-Mindfulness/dp/1949003132'>amazon.com/See-Light-You-Spiritual-Mindfulness</a>Professor M.S. Rao, Ph.D. is a columnist and an author-at-large at Entrepreneur. He has published over 300 papers and articles in prestigious international publications including Leader to Leader, Thunderbird International Business Review, Strategic HR Review, Development and Learning in Organizations, Industrial and Commercial Training, On the Horizon, and Entrepreneur magazine. He is a soldier, entrepreneur, editor, educator, author, explorer, enlightener, thinker, writer, researcher, mentor, motivator, professor, reformer, traveler, blogger, storyteller, volunteer, activist, futurist,  analyst, strategist, and coach.He is a C-Suite advisor and global keynote speaker. He brings a strategic eye and long-range vision given his multifaceted professional experience including military, teaching, training, research, consultancy, and philosophy. He is passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others. He trains a new generation of leaders through leadership education and publications. He hopes to build one million students as global leaders by 2030 URL: <a href='http://professormsraovision2030.blogspot.com/2014/12/professor-m-s-raos-vision-2030-one_31.html'>professormsraovision2030.blogspot.com/2014/12/professor-m-s-raos-vision-2030</a>He volunteers peace activities, advocates gender equality (#HeForShe), and builds students globally. He invests his time in authoring books and blogging on executive education, learning, and leadership. Most of his work is free of charge on his four blogs including <a href='http://professormsraovision2030.blogspot.com'>professormsraovision2030.blogspot.com</a>. He is a prolific author and a dynamic, energetic, and inspirational leadership speaker. He can be reached at msrlctrg@gmail.com.   To Learn More, visit: <a href='http://www.katelundspeaks.com'>www.katelundspeaks.com</a>Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: <a href='https://missionmatters.com/author/kate-lund'>https://missionmatters.com/author/kate-lund</a>

Exploring Resilience and Strength with Professor MS Rao

In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate is joined by Marie Deveaux, an accomplished leadership coach and founder of High Tides Consulting. Marie shares her journey from working in the education sector to focusing on leadership development and facilitating dialogues in the workplace. She emphasizes the importance of communication in leadership and how her practice aims to instill inclusive leadership in organizations through learning experiences.Marie Deveaux is a 3rd generation entrepreneur, a life-long wealth builder and perpetual dream-chaser. From creative real estate to social work, Marie has dabbled in a little bit of everything in her own path to self-discovery. She has worked in training, personal development and education for over 10 years. Marie’s passion is helping others find their wave and then exceed even their own expectations.To learn more about Marie, please visit:Website: <a href='http://www.hightidesconsulting.co'>www.hightidesconsulting.co</a>Leadership Assessment: <a href='http://hightidesconsulting.co/podcasts/optimized-mind'>hightidesconsulting.co/podcasts/optimized-mind</a>To Learn More, visit: <a href='http://www.katelundspeaks.com'>www.katelundspeaks.com</a>Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: <a href='https://missionmatters.com/author/kate-lund'>https://missionmatters.com/author/kate-lund</a>

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