#53 – Graham Hancock

Graham is the author of multiple titles including the brand new ‘Magicians of the Gods’ and the major international bestsellers; ‘The Sign and The Seal’, ‘Heaven’s Mirror’ and ‘Fingerprints of the Gods’ which was described as ‘one of the intellectual landmarks of the decade’. His books have sold more than 5 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 27 languages. His public lectures, radio and TV appearances including two major TV series, ‘Quest For The Lost Civilisation’ and ‘Flooded Kingdoms of the Ice Age’ have put his ideas before audiences of tens of millions. He has become recognised as an unconventional thinker who raises controversial questions about topics such as humanity’s past, spirituality and psychedelics.

#52 – Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar

Tal is an author, serial entrepreneur and lecturer who taught two of the largest and most popular classes in Harvard University’s history, ‘Positive Psychology’ and ‘The Psychology of Leadership.’ He is one of the world’s leading experts on the topic of Happiness and is the man behind the works: ‘Choose The Life You Want’, ‘Being Happy’ and ‘Happier’ which have been translated into more than 25 languages and have appeared on the top best-sellers lists all around the world. He has also co-founded numerous companies including; The Wholebeing Institute, Potentialife, and most recently Happier TV.

#51 – Joel Fotinos

Joel is vice-president at Penguin Group (USA), and is the publisher of Tarcher. He has written or co-written multiple titles, including The Prayer Chest, Multiply your Blessings, A little daily Wisdom, The Think & Grow and Rich Starter Kit and My Life Contract and his works have been published in 14 languages. He’s been featured in numerous magazines and newspapers, and was given Science of Mind magazine’s first “Spiritual Hero of the Year” award. He travels all over the US giving talks and workshops on spirituality and inspiration and consults with businesses and individuals to help them create success, Fulfillment and purpose.

#50 – Whitney Johnson

Whitney Johnson is an investor, speaker, author and leading thinker on driving innovation through personal Disruption. She is the author of two books, ‘Dare, Dream, Do: Remarkable Things Happen When You Dare to Dream’ and ‘Disrupt Yourself: Putting the Power of Disruptive Innovation to Work’. She has delivered keynote speeches on her ideas and vision to audiences of more than 25,000 and her work has received widespread recognition in sources such as: CNN, The BBC, Fast Company, The Guardian, Harvard Business Review and the Wall Street Journal amongst many others. She was named one of Fortune’s 55 Most Influential Women On Twitter and it is her mission is to help you  to disrupt yourself and to build a remarkable and surprising future.

#49 – Nick Onken

Nick is a creative entrepreneur and world-renowned lifestyle, fashion and travel photographer who has worked with the likes of Jessica Alba, Usher and Justin Beiber as well as some of the world’s top brands such as Coca-Cola, Nike, Reebok, Vogue and Cosmopolitan. He is the author of the travel photography book ‘Photo Trekking’ and is the host of ShopTalk Radio, a podcast with the mission of inspiring everyone to unlock their inner creativity and create their dream life.

#48 – Marci Shimoff

Marci Shimoff is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, a world-renowned transformational teacher and an expert on happiness, success and unconditional love. Her books include the bestsellers; ‘Love for No Reason’, ‘Happy for No Reason’ and 6 titles in the phenomenally successful ‘Chicken Soup for the Soul’ series. Her books have sold more than 15 million copies worldwide in 33 languages, have topped all of the major bestseller lists and have been on the New York Times bestseller list for a total of 118 weeks. Marci is one of the bestselling female nonfiction authors of all time. She is also the host of the national PBS television special called Happy for No Reason and is a featured teacher in the international film and book sensation, ‘The Secret’. Marci has inspired millions of people around the world and is dedicated to helping people live more empowered and joy-filled lives.

#47 – Steven Kotler (part 2)

This is part 2 of a 2 part conversation. Steven Kotler is a multiple New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist and one of the world’s leading experts on ultimate human performance. He is the co-founder and director of research for the Flow Genome Project, an international organisation dedicated to the scientific study and research of Flow and Peak states. His book ‘The Rise of Superman’ was one of the most talked about books in 2013 and the first book in history to land on national bestseller lists in the sports, science, and business categories simultaneously and his 2015 book ‘BOLD’ has been described as a “visionary roadmap for change,” by president Bill Clinton.

#46 – Steven Kotler (part 1)

This is part 1 of a 2 part conversation. Steven Kotler is a multiple New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist and one of the world’s leading experts on ultimate human performance. He is the co-founder and director of research for the Flow Genome Project, an international organisation dedicated to the scientific study and research of flow and peak states. His book ‘The Rise of Superman’ was one of the most talked about books in 2013 and the first book in history to land on national bestseller lists in the sports, science, and business categories simultaneously and his 2015 book ‘BOLD’ has been described as a “visionary roadmap for change” by president Bill Clinton.

#45 – Susan Piver

Susan is a Buddhist practitioner and the New York Times bestselling author of eight books including ‘The Hard Questions’, ‘The Wisdom of a Broken Heart’, the award-winning ‘How Not to Be Afraid of Your Own Life’ and her latest book entitled ‘Start Here Now: An Open-Hearted Guide to the Path and Practice of Meditation’. She has been interviewed by Oprah Winfrey, Katie Couric, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, TIME Magazine and many others. In 2011, Susan launched ‘The Open Heart Project’, an online meditation community with nearly 12,000 members who practice together and explore ways to bring spiritual values such as kindness, genuineness, and fearlessness into everyday life.

#44 – Nick Seneca Jankel (Part 2)

This is part 2 of a 2 part conversation with Nick Seneca Jankel. Nick is a philosopher, a serial social entrepreneur and celebrated inspirational speaker who has has given keynotes to audiences all around the globe. He received a triple 1st (summa cum laude) degree from Cambridge University in medicine and philosophy of human science. His forté is in sharing scientific, philosophical, psychological and practical nuggets that help people change their beliefs, behaviours and ideas so that they can truly flourish. He is the creator of Breakthrough Dynamics and the author of Switch On: Unleash Your Creativity & Thrive with the New Science & Spirit of Breakthrough. He has been Featured in The Times, Huffington Post, MTV, BBC, TEDx, and has worked with the likes of Microsoft, Governments, Nike, Disney, Pepsi, Unilver and Diageo to name just a few. Through his book, countless appearances on TV, radio and print media he has helped millions of people all around the globe.