There is always

blue sky above

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sometimes you just have to get your head above the clouds to see it.

A podcast meant to inspire people with an optimistic

and hopeful vision of the world and our future.

Encore Episode: Dr. Robert Soiffer on His Career at the Leading Edge of Cancer Care at Dana-Farber and Reasons to Be Optimistic the Future of Oncology

On Deck:
Risa August
May 20

  • New York Times Bestselling Author David Epstein Discusses His New Book, Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better

    Ep. 138

    New York Times Bestselling Author David Epstein Discusses His New Book, Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better

    While many of us wish we had more resources, more options, and more time, David Epstein suggests that it’s scarcity and constraints that lead us to better outcomes. This notion might feel counterintuitive but David explains the research and reasoning behind his terrific new book, Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better, including examples from Apple, Southwest Airlines, NASA, and others… More

  • Sam Fankuchen

    Ep. 137

    Social Entrepreneur Sam Fankuchen Describes His Passion for Unlocking the Power of Volunteers Through His Company, Golden

    Sam Fankuchen shares his personal journey, beginning with a dramatic close call on 9/11 that profoundly influenced his career path. This pivotal moment led him to recognize the complexities and barriers within volunteerism, inspiring him to create Golden… More

  • Dr. Kenneth Harris on Optimism and the Remarkable Power and Positivity Unleashed When We Open Ourselves to the Concept of Synchronicity

    ENCORE PRESENTATION - Ep. 47

    Dr. Kenneth Harris on Optimism and the Remarkable Power and Positivity Unleashed When We Open Ourselves to the Concept of Synchronicity

    Dr. Kenneth (Ken) Harris is an experienced practitioner of holistic medicine and author of the book, Synchronicity. In this Blue Sky conversation, Ken describes the subtle but important difference he sees between coincidence and synchronicity and tells why he thinks it's important for all of us to connect actively with others, leaving ourselves open to the mysterious and positive connections that can be made between people… More

  • Dr. Kate Lund

    Ep. 136

    Clinical Psychologist and Author of Step Away: The Keys to Resilient Parenting

    Dr. Kate Lund has spent much of her career as a psychologist studying children and parenting. She's distilled much of what she's learned in her most recent book, Step Away, The Keys to Resilient Parenting. In this episode, she describes who she persevered during her own childhood challenges and offers great advice for how we can all remain resilient during these difficult times… More

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Bill Burke will inspire your team with his unique blend of firsthand leadership experience and insights, as well expertise on the subject of optimism.

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