In this 7-minute and 37-second episode, we dive deep—literally—into the hidden world beneath our feet: the underground, pulsing, interconnected web of fungi called mycelium. But don't be fooled—this isn't just some science lesson. Fungi teach us a thing or two about survival and success, lessons we desperately need in our personal and professional …

In this 9-minute and 17-second episode, I explore the 'Triple High Strategy' of paying employees exceptionally well, managing them effectively, and setting high expectations. I want to challenge you to raise the bar, avoid mediocrity in the middle of the bell curve, and thrive in a competitive landscape. During our conversation, I provide compellin…

In this 5-minute and 38-second episode, I explore a perplexing paradox that will twist your mind into knots and empower you to be more grounded, present, and appreciative of the "here and now." Ready for it? Here it is: "Here is where you always are, never there. But when you get there, then you're here again." It sounds like a ridiculous, mind-twi…

RIDDLE ME THIS: What have I paid for - for 43 years and never used? And why am I delighted, I never had to. The answer … INSURANCE In this UNCORK Conversation, Steve Appenfelder (President at Adkisson Insurance Agency, my amazing friend, and a wonderful human) and I delve into the deep, dark, and potentially dangerous insurance world. Steve shares …

In this 9-minute and 28-second episode, I challenge you with this provocative idea: Everyone needs a coach and a therapist. Therapy is not just for people with serious problems; coaching is not only for CEOs and athletes. I share some statistics showing the benefits of working with a coach and a therapist and my conviction that both are necessary f…

This UNCORK conversation with Eric Stone, the author of "Jumpstart Your Workplace Culture: A Road Map for Igniting High Performance," explores these questions: How do we create and sustain a workplace culture that energizes and enables us to outperform and is a catalyst of execution, not just excitement? Eric and I discuss the importance of buildin…

If it's your story - why do you let others write it and tell it for you? Do you really believe that you're writing your own story? Do you fully claim the pen? Do you fully own the paper and the power of crafting the tale of your life, or are you abdicating that to others? And, how do you take your personal, professional, business, or organization's…

Are you ready to redefine what it means to live an extraordinary life? Are you ready for a revolution? Ready to turn the mundane into the monumental? Are you ready to uncover the secrets of transforming your narrative, harnessing your unique strengths, and creating meaningful connections that propel you to the pinnacle of your potential? Are you Re…

Have you ever felt like you were marching to the beat of your own drum, only to realize that your rhythm is what makes the melody of life so much richer? This UNCORK conversation will be sweet and sacred music for those who have felt different, misunderstood, or out of sync with the world around them. It's a celebration of the moment when the puzzl…

Consider this: what breed would you never want to be if you were a feline? What seven-letter idiom is a crafty and somewhat critical way to describe the complex psychology and behaviour known as "mimicry?" And what seven-letter compound word that begins with C and ends with T is a derogatory label you may give to someone who's just trying to fake i…

Are you living and leading by design or just by default? It's time to wake up and live the life you want—not the one someone else programmed for you. In this UNCORK conversation, we explore the concept of living by default versus living by design with Nancy Gentle Boudrie, a mindfulness and mindset coach. Nancy's insights reveal how default program…

In this 8-minute & 36-second episode, I introduce the "13 DAYS of YES CHALLENGE," a thrilling experiment that pushes the boundaries of consent and embraces the unknown. This challenge involves saying yes to everything and everyone for 13 days, seeking unconventional opportunities and living in radical spontaneity. Join me on this challenge, and we …

You can scale it up if you can see it small and dream it big. The micro informs and enflames the macro, and when you push beyond the confines of your personal and professional canvases, you will begin to live large and create vast and vibrant images and impact. In this UNCORK conversation, large-scale mural artist Steph Boutari and I explore her jo…

In this 8-minute & 6-second episode, I introduce the "13 DAYS of NO CHALLENGE," a unique opportunity for self-discovery. This challenge is a form of rebellion against societal pressure, always to say yes and a chance to explore the power of no. By saying no, we can break free from the yes syndrome, test our relationships, and delve into detachment …

This UNCORK conversation with educator and community leader Josh Windsor examines these crucial questions: Should we, or are we seeing a seismic shift in how we should deliver public education and define student and system successful outcomes? And, how does the often bureaucratic and politically entangled world of public education leadership compar…

In this 5-minute & 45-second episode, I share this powerful quote by French writer, poet, and journalist Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, "If you want to build a ship, don't herd people together to collect wood and don't assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea." Listen in, and we will apply this wisdo…

This UNCORK conversation explores the intersection of art, theology, and psychology with my cohost, Kris MacQueen and our guest, renowned artist and author James Tughan. Join us as we explore the deep intentionality and design behind Tughan's artwork, the power of constraint in creativity, and the interplay between freedom and structure. We discuss…

Here’s a rather uncomfortable truth … You are not experiencing the change you want to see in your personal or professional life because you are just not dissatisfied or pissed off enough. Listen to this 6-minute & 55-second episode, where I explore the relationship between dissatisfaction and change: the truth that the desire to change is energized…

This UNPEDDLING conversation will be “food for thought” for Sales leaders and professionals who want to serve up better and more value for their customers, their companies, and themselves. Listen in and learn from what over three decades in selling and sales leadership have taught my guest, Brad Wagner. Brad’s journey …. Restaurant Dishwasher to Co…

Just because you create IMPACT does not guarantee that your IMPACT will endure … and ENDURING IMPACT is what the long game in life and leadership is all about. In this UNCORKED conversation, I explore the idea and ideal of creating and sustaining an enduring positive impact on those around me with my guest, top-ranked leadership coach, culture chan…

Life is hard some days, and it doesn't always turn out the way we expect it to in the moment. The secret I've discovered is that we must remind ourselves daily that this is a long game, a long haul, and a long, winding road will take us towards where we need to be. Listen to this 8-minute & 19-second episode, and let me remind you that life require…

What can the perfect stranger you meet on the pages of a book or on Instagram teach you about yourself and the life you must live? In this UNCORKED conversation, I chat with Justin Marlowe. Here's what I discovered about Justin in our DM's, emails, and our 7:38 AM Phone call on Thanksgiving Day … Justin is a new author working hard to birth his boo…

What do you and I need to Stand Up to? Speak Out about? Push Back on in our life and world? And WHAT FACTOR AND FORCE ALWAYS BEATS HATE? Alan Quarry, the founder of HeartBeatsHate joins me to discuss the power of kindness and the importance of standing up to hate. He shares the origins of HeartBeatsHate and how it became a grassroots movement focus…

This question fuels this UNCORK conversation … Does my heart and mind need to be decolonized? And, does yours? Listen in as equity, diversity and inclusion consultant, educator, and devoted community builder Colleen James and I discuss decolonization - Its implications for individuals and society and why we must question and challenge narratives, b…

What can a chihuahua named Louie who loves to travel & his Buddy teach me, my grandkids, you, and your children? In this UNCORK Conversation, I chat with children's author and Louie's best friend, Zach Meyers. Listen in as we explore Zach's personal journey and his journeys with the little dog who has changed his life, the power of persistence, and…

If you need to find your voice and activate your vision … then this conversation is for you or someone you know. In this UNCORK Conversation, I chat with TV and movie writer and producer Michael Davison. We discuss the importance of finding one's voice and activating our vision. Michael shares his experiences in the industry and how he has learned …

In this UNCORK Conversation, I chin wag with Rob Bell, New York Times Bestselling author of fourteen books and plays, artist, musician, podcaster, and author of a wonderful and wonder-filled new novel entitled WHERE'D YOU PARK YOUR SPACESHIP. Rob and I discuss the gift of being gracious and tender to our former selves, the inspiration behind his ne…

In this UNCORK conversation, Natasha McKenty and I discuss the journey of rescuing animals, specifically dogs. We explore the healing power of animals and the lessons learned from their resilience and ability to trust and forgive. Natasha emphasizes the rewards of rescuing animals and the importance of patience and commitment in providing a loving …

Listen to this 6-minute & 37-second episode and discover you have a superpower you can release anytime, a superpower that can create powerful positive change and effect for you and others. That superpower: the questions you choose to ask, not answers or the advice you give, not something you tell, but questions you choose to ask yourself and others…

We all have "buttons," and when people push them, we respond immediately; sometimes, we respond positively and, most often, negatively. But if we're not careful, we'll put all the responsibility for our response on the person with the finger, not the person with the button. In this 7-minute & 5-second episode, we explore what happens when people pu…

This UNCORK conversation with globally recognized CEO Advisor, Executive Coach, and Leadership Consultant Mahan Tavakoli tucks into Mahan's world, where he helps leaders understand and leverage AI's strategic potential and ensure that they can harness the power of emerging technologies while navigating the uncertainties of the digital age. Grab a c…

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The genuinely unforgettable people who have impacted my life in the most significant ways are untamed and rather wild horses. Regardless of what their spirit animal is, it lives within them wild and unowned. They are unbridled and unbranded provocateurs. In this 7-minute and 36-second episode, I read from a section of my new book that encourages yo…

Do you just draw a boundary, a box of rules and regulations for you and others to adhere to and fit in? Are you a "you're in, or you're out" or "you're good, or you're bad" kind of person.? Or do you spend time identifying and calling yourself and others towards a life-giving, positive center to be attracted to and orbit around? In this 7-minute & …

This UNCORK conversation with Sarah Windsor (and yes, she is related to me) is all about PASSION, PURSUIT, and the POWER of PRESSING IN. Sarah is an artist who loves creating in various mediums, including acrylics, watercolours, collage, ink, wood burning, digital design and jewelry making. Initially trained in watercolour and printmaking, she has …

In this 6-minute & 38-second episode, I confess and challenge you and me with the truth that we are both blind and wide-eyed. Asleep and awake. We are blind and asleep to the wrong things and the wrong person in our lives. Sometimes we get frustrated with somebody, see a fault in them, and upon further reflection, realize that .... that same trait …

This UNCORK coffee chat is an inspiring conversation with Monica de Wit, an amazing woman I encountered when my wife, my brother-in-law, and I made the tough decision to find a care home for my 90-year-old mother-in-law with dementia. Monica catalyzes her 20-year passion for fashion and interior design to serve and support clients with dementia and…

There are no straight streams, rivers, or lines in nature - and our personal and professional paths forward won't be either! In this 6-minute & 27-second episode, I remind you that you will get discouraged and disoriented if you let the MYTH of STRAIGHT deceive you. And that by observing a river, one can be reminded of the wisdom that paths forward…

This UNCORK conversation is an insightful and instructive chat with my friend Craig Minchin. Craig and I walk out of the dugout and consider the provocative and powerful lessons he gleaned from the lives of 2 baseball players: Hank Aaron, who almost everyone has heard of, and Jeremy Brown, who you most likely have not. Here are some of the personal…

Confession. I failed to convey my message and train leaders in Mozambique in 2008 ... And then, I discovered a simple and powerful strategy that enabled me to get ideas and insights to take "root" and bear "fruit." In this 5-minute & 58-second episode, I share the process I learned in 2009 at a local Winery about "grafting" that has transformed how…

UNENDERS: the Lasting Legacy of "CARVERS" This episode is the 10th in the 14-part series we embarked on a while ago. In this one, we dissect another one of the 13 characteristics, the actions, the passions of those who are UNENDING legacy leavers .. the UNCOMMODIFIED .. the UNENDERS ….. who … even though they are gone now … are still with me and ma…

In this 5-minute and 38-second nitty-gritty episode, We explore one of the most straightforward yet potent strategies to prepare, protect, and propel you of others as you wade into the deep waters of personal or professional change. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITO…

Listen to this 5-minute and 42-second nitty-gritty episode that will encourage and empower you to: Not get seduced and paralyzed by perfection. To get comfortable releasing your imperfect plans into the world, experiment with them, and let them find their way. And to always remember that ... IT'S ONLY PERFECT IN YOUR MIND. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODi…

This UNCORK conversation is a thoughtful and instructive chat with Facilitator, Musician, Producer and my friend Kris MacQueen. As we explore his almost 30-year journey through 3 very different careers, Kris and I consider this question: How do you uncommodify one world with the lessons you learn in a "seemingly" different world? Here are some thou…

Listen to this 5-minute and 3-second episode I recorded on my iPhone while camping which will challenge you with this question: What's your goal? Give a mandate or create a MOVEMENT. Here's what I have discovered: If you want to be motivated and motivate others. If we want to avoid having to drive people all the time. If we want people to show up d…

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As you stand on the edge of a new year, here are some questions for you to consider: Are you so wrapped up in what you're planning and producing that you forget to plug in and recharge? Are you getting enough time in "Cathedral Space"… in "Sacred Space?" Do you need to wade into a "familiar river" as I did and realize that it is never the same as t…

This episode is an UNCORK Conversation with Erin Sikopoulos. Erin is a certified Gemstone Energy Medicine Practitioner, advanced Intuitive and a Licensed Massage Therapist for over a decade. In private practice, Erin combines all three specialties into unique energy & bodywork sessions for clients. She also mentors and speaks on developing intuitio…

In this 10-minute and 23-second NITTY-GRITTY episode, I explore an ancient story that teaches us about the best gift you can give yourself and others: the journey we all need to go on to find our true selves. Listen in, and you will discover the wisdom of "wrestling an angel" and wrestling your darkness in the presence of light. If you want to walk…

This episode is an UNCORK Conversation with Hypnotherapist, NLP Master Practitioner, Speaker and Author Lisa Schermerhorn. Lisa and I chat about her new book, IN EVERY BELIEF IS A LIE, and explore these provocative questions: If there is a lie in every belief, is there a truth in every lie? How is a lie built? How is a lie broken? During our conver…