Hosted by John 'jd' Dwyer · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 33 episodes
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John 'jd' Dwyer hosts JD's Journal, a education show with 33 episodes published.
Allyship gets talked about like a personality trait, but that framing lets us hide in comfort. In this episode I take a different approach and map allyship as a spectrum, from harmful behaviour and dismissive “I don’t se
A year of upheaval deserves an honest debrief—and a clear next step. I wrap season two with a heartfelt thank you, a transparent look at what resonated, and a rapid-fire tour through every guest’s biggest insight, from p
Tired of fluffy vision statements and endless metric chasing that never change how your team actually works? We sit down with product leader and author Radhika Dutt to trade slogans for substance and show how a clear, fi
What if a life-saving medical breakthrough could teach us how to heal broken businesses systems? That’s the spark of this conversation with Hanna Bauer, whose childhood struggle with a dangerous heart arrhythmia led to a
The price of a ticket tells a bigger story—and Tommy D is here to pull back the curtain. From a kid throwing house parties to the promoter behind packed midweek rooms and an award-winning club sound, his path was set for
The ground is shifting faster than our old rulebook can keep up, and pretending we can project-manage our way to certainty only makes us brittle. Today we sit down with author, activist, and leadership coach Jillian Reil
What if the shortest path to better leadership is a good laugh? We sit down with Kevin Hubschmann, founder of Laugh Dot, to explore how “laughter as a service” and applied improv transform tense rooms into brave ones. Ke
A movie producer and director who’s built 15 features. An ethical hacker who loves RF puzzles. A poet and resin artist whose tables glow in the dark. Meet Sara Elizabeth Joyce, whose life makes a single argument: when in
What does it take to leave the security of a corporate career and build a business from scratch? Kim Acosta, founder and CEO of UCentric recruitment, shares her remarkable journey from corporate recruiter to entrepreneur
Albert Bramante sits at a fascinating intersection of psychology, performing arts, and innovation. With 20 years of experience coaching Broadway stars, teaching psychology, and helping people overcome limiting beliefs, h
Take a journey with Julian Sequeira as he shares the raw, unfiltered reality of leaving his corporate Amazon career to build PyBites, a Python education company now making waves globally. This conversation captures the e
The world feels increasingly divided. Headlines scream of violence abroad and anti-immigration protests at home. Social media bombards us with reasons to fear those who don't look or sound like us. But are things really
Caroline Clarke's remarkable journey from surviving domestic violence to becoming a transformative trauma coach unfolds in this deeply moving conversation about breaking cycles of generational trauma. With raw honesty, C
Performance management frameworks shape organizational culture in profound ways. Looking beyond traditional models, this episode dives deep into the evolution of how companies evaluate, develop, and sometimes dismiss the
** Trigger warning** This episode does include some content that may be triggering for some listeners including losing a cherished partner, severe health issues, and men's suicide prevention. What happens when life shatt
What happens when a professional dancer decides to trade spotlights for camera lenses? Adam Pickstone's remarkable journey from performing on international stages to founding PixFlix, a thriving video production company,
Curious about what really drives Amazon's success? After eight and a half years working at the tech giant before entering semi-retirement, I'm pulling back the curtain on the 16 Leadership Principles that form the DNA of
What makes a leader truly unforgettable? It's rarely their technical expertise or business acumen—it's how they make us feel seen, valued, and respected as whole people. Drawing from over four decades of leadership obser
Career transitions can be overwhelming, especially in today's job market with its frequent layoffs and technological disruptions like AI affecting employment security. Understanding effective strategies for career planni
After eight and a half years with Amazon and decades in corporate life, I've made the decision to step away and pursue a more balanced life focused on different forms of wealth beyond just financial success. • Crossed 1,
Radhika Dutt
author of Radical Product Thinking, MIT engineer, entrepreneur, and advisor · Radical Product Thinking
1 appearance on this show
Hanna Bauer
executive leadership coach and author · HEARTnomics Enterprises
1 appearance on this show
Jillian Reilly
author of Ten Permissions, social change expert
1 appearance on this show
Kevin Hubschmann
Laugh Dot Events
1 appearance on this show
Albert Bramante
psychology professor, author of Rise Above the Script, and talent agency founder · Bramante Artists
1 appearance on this show
Caroline Clarke
trauma therapist, ex-police officer · Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
1 appearance on this show
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