The DECODE Project Podcast

54. Derek Sivers on How to Live & Create with Intention

Derek Sivers talks about how he makes ideas stick, how he breaks away from the unhelpful autopilot, and how he carves out space to take action aligned with what he values most--learning & creating.  Derek Sivers started his career as a professional musician and circus clown. He ran a recording studio for 12 years before founding CD Baby in 1998.  CD Baby became the largest independant online music seller, with over 100 million dollars in sales. In 2008, Derek sold CD Baby for $22 million and gave all proceeds to establish a charitable trust for music education. Derek is also a speaker and his TED Talks have been viewed over 20 million times. He has authored books like Anything You Want and How to Live.  Today, Derek resides in New Zealand, where he dedicates more than 12 hours a day to creating and learning.  MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE * Learn more and contact Derek at https://sive.rs/ [https://sive.rs/]  [https://sive.rs/] * The Tim Ferriss Show episode [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/125-derek-sivers-on-developing-confidence-finding-happiness/id863897795?i=1000358942291] that introduced me to Derek * Awaken the Giant Within [https://sive.rs/book/AwakenGiant] by Tony Robbins * Captains of Crush Grippers [https://www.ironmind.com/product-info/ironmind-grippers/captains-of-crush-grippers/] * Outlive [https://peterattiamd.com/outlive/] by Peter Attia * 2-Minute Rule and the book Getting Things Done [https://sive.rs/book/GettingThingsDone] by David Allen * Al Shingdagha Museum [https://alshindagha.dubaiculture.gov.ae/en/Pages/default.aspx] in Dubai * Paul Graham's article: Maker's Schedule, Manager's Schedule [http://www.paulgraham.com/makersschedule.html] * Seth Godin's Akimbo [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/akimbo-a-podcast-from-seth-godin/id1345042626] podcast * Derek's list and summary of over 320 books that he has ready since 2007: https://sive.rs/book [https://sive.rs/book] * Tim Ferriss' The 4-Hour Workweek [https://fourhourworkweek.com/] *  in which Derek speaks about his company CD Baby * Derek's books: Your Music Your People [https://sive.rs/m], Anything You Want [https://sive.rs/a], Hell Yeah or No [https://sive.rs/n], How to Live [https://sive.rs/h] * Derek's TED talks: https://www.ted.com/speakers/derek_sivers [https://www.ted.com/speakers/derek_sivers] * Article: Relax for the Same Result [https://sive.rs/relax]   ABOUT THIS PODCAST In the DECODE Project Podcast, sleep physician and psychiatrist Dr. Cara Ooi uncovers the insights, strategies, and tools that make the biggest difference in doing hard things and bringing about difficult change, starting with sleep and going from there.  Dr. Ooi created the DECODE Insomnia Clinic [https://www.decodeinsomnia.com/bookconsult], a virtual clinic in Ontario, Canada that provides chronic insomnia treatment with the DECODE Insomnia Program [https://www.decodeinsomnia.com/program2] and OHIP-covered consultation.  Music by Micheal Lerner   Website [http://www.decodeinsomnia.com]//Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/decodeinsomnia/]//YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@decodeinsomnia5320] Take first steps to improve sleep: www.decodeinsomnia.com/start [http://www.decodeinsomnia.com/start]  Please rate, subscribe, and share [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-decode-project-podcast/id1615971811] with your friends & colleagues.     DISCLAIMER The content of this podcast provides general information and is not intended to replace medical advice from a qualified healthcare provider.  The provided content should not be relied upon for medical diagnosis or management.  Please direct questions or concerns to your physician and/or qualified health care provider. Copyright © DECODE Insomnia Inc. and Dr. Cara Ooi 2023

53. Finding Your Voice for More Impact with Communications Expert Katie Heelis

In this episode, I speak with communications expert Katie Heelis about * How learning and building communication skills can help combat burnout, increase impact, and drive meaningful change * The top three media and communication skills that all health care providers should have * The free Women in Media Fellowship [https://enterprisecanada.com/health/case-studies/women-in-media-wim/] for female health care providers in Canada, a joint venture between EnterpriseHealth [https://enterprisecanada.com/health/] and Women Who Lead [https://women-who-lead.com/] MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE * The Women in Media Fellowship: Website [https://enterprisecanada.com/health/case-studies/women-in-media-wim/]//LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/women-in-media-fellowship/?originalSubdomain=ca] * Enterprise Canada: https://enterprisecanada.com/health/  [https://enterprisecanada.com/health/%20] * Women Who Lead: https://women-who-lead.com/ [https://women-who-lead.com/] ABOUT KATIE Katie is a Vice President at EnterpriseHealth a national strategic health care consulting firm. Her work focuses on supporting health care leader and health organizations to develop strategic communications, policy and advocacy plans. Katie has a background in public policy and passion for public health. She is the co-founder of the Women in Media Fellowship program and the Board Chair of Margaret's Community Supports and Housing Services in Toronto. LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/katieheelis/?originalSubdomain=ca]   ABOUT THIS PODCAST In the DECODE Project Podcast, sleep physician and psychiatrist Dr. Cara Ooi uncovers the insights, strategies, and tools that make the biggest difference in doing hard things and bringing about difficult change, starting with sleep and going from there.  Dr. Ooi created the DECODE Insomnia Clinic [https://www.decodeinsomnia.com/bookconsult], a virtual clinic in Ontario, Canada that provides chronic insomnia treatment with the DECODE Insomnia Program [https://www.decodeinsomnia.com/program2] and OHIP-covered consultation.  Music by Micheal Lerner   Website [http://www.decodeinsomnia.com]//Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/decodeinsomnia/]//YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@decodeinsomnia5320] Take first steps to improve sleep: www.decodeinsomnia.com/start [http://www.decodeinsomnia.com/start]  Please rate, subscribe, and share [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-decode-project-podcast/id1615971811] with your friends & colleagues.    DISCLAIMER The content of this podcast provides general information and is not intended to replace medical advice from a qualified healthcare provider.  The provided content should not be relied upon for medical diagnosis or management.  Please direct questions or concerns to your physician and/or qualified health care provider. Copyright © DECODE Insomnia Inc. and Dr. Cara Ooi 2023

52. Innovation & Legal Essentials with Lawyer Corinne Boudreau

Lawyer, entrepreneur, and legal essentials educator Corinne Boudreau shares how to overcome legal hurdles when trying to innovate and bring new ideas to life in the workplace. In this episode, Corinne shares * her experience innovating within her own profession as a lawyer to find more fulfillment in her work * the five key legal essentials  * when a one-on-one consultation with a lawyer is required  AS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE Website for the Online Legal Essentials course, Corinne's template store, and free downloads: https://www.onlinelegalessentials.ca/ [https://www.onlinelegalessentials.ca/] Corinne's Podcast 'Get It In Writing': https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/get-it-in-writing-with-corinne-boudreau/id1615820391 [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/get-it-in-writing-with-corinne-boudreau/id1615820391] ABOUT CORINNE  Corinne has a knack for making things practical and easy to implement. She enjoys sharing legal tips and stories on her podcast “Get it in Writing”. Being a lawyer since 2002 has given Corinne perspective and experience to boil things down to the essentials. Corinne is originally from Cape Breton Island and lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia with her spouse, Martin, two teenagers Enya and Owen and new rescue pup, Kiwi. Corinne’s favourite hobby is playing the guitar with her band “The Mother Pluckers”. Corinne's motto is "Work Hard. Have Fun. Give Back." Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/]//LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/corinne-boudreau-9b7b144/]   ABOUT THIS PODCAST In the DECODE Project Podcast, sleep physician and psychiatrist Dr. Cara Ooi uncovers the insights, strategies, and tools that make the biggest difference in doing hard things and bringing about difficult change, starting with sleep and going from there.  Dr. Ooi created the DECODE Insomnia Clinic [https://www.decodeinsomnia.com/bookconsult], a virtual clinic in Ontario, Canada that provides chronic insomnia treatment with the DECODE Insomnia Program [https://www.decodeinsomnia.com/program2] and OHIP-covered consultation.  Music by Micheal Lerner   Website [http://www.decodeinsomnia.com]//Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/decodeinsomnia/]//YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@decodeinsomnia5320] Take first steps to improve sleep: www.decodeinsomnia.com/start [http://www.decodeinsomnia.com/start]  Please rate, subscribe, and share [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-decode-project-podcast/id1615971811] with your friends & colleagues.    DISCLAIMER The content of this podcast provides general information and is not intended to replace medical advice from a qualified healthcare provider.  The provided content should not be relied upon for medical diagnosis or management.  Please direct questions or concerns to your physician and/or qualified health care provider. Copyright © DECODE Insomnia Inc. and Dr. Cara Ooi 2023

51. Believing It's Possible with Physician Entrepreneur Dr. Sasha High

In this episode, I speak with obesity medicine physician and entrepreneur Dr. Sasha High about * The limitations of our public healthcare system in treating chronic disease and bringing about behavioural change  * How her innovations have resulted in wildly improved patient outcomes as well as a life that is aligned with her core values of excellence and integrity * Her journey as an entrepreneur and how it has taught her the fundamentals change and how to do hard things AS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE * Programs: Best Weight for Women, Best Weight for Men, Binge Eating Recovery, The PCOS Solution https://www.sashahighmd.com [https://www.sashahighmd.com/bestweight] * High on Life Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/high-on-life/id1581084278 [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/high-on-life/id1581084278] * High on Life Podcast Episode #64,  Integrity to Self https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/64-integrity-to-self/id1581084278?i=1000610395389 [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/64-integrity-to-self/id1581084278?i=1000610395389] * High on Life Podcast Episode #62,  How Jen Lost 145 lbs https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/62-how-jen-lost-145-lbs/id1581084278?i=1000607089862 [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/62-how-jen-lost-145-lbs/id1581084278?i=1000607089862] * Free Stop Late Night Snacking course https://www.sashahighmd.com/stop-nighttime-snacking-old [https://www.sashahighmd.com/stop-nighttime-snacking-old]   ABOUT SASHA Dr. Sasha High is an Internist and Obesity Medicine Physician, who completed medical school and residency at the University of Toronto. She has additional training in nutrition, CBT, ACT and mindset coaching. Dr. High is the Founder of Best Weight and the High Metabolic Clinic, a Canada-wide multidisciplinary telemedicine weight management program for women. She is an international speaker, social media educator, and host of the High on Life podcast. Website [https://www.sashahighmd.com/]//Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sashahighmd]//TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@sashahighmd]//YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/c/sashahighmd]//Podcast  [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/high-on-life/id1581084278]   ABOUT THIS PODCAST In the DECODE Project Podcast, sleep physician and psychiatrist Dr. Cara Ooi uncovers the insights, strategies, and tools that make the biggest difference in doing hard things and bringing about difficult change, starting with sleep and going from there.  Dr. Ooi created the DECODE Insomnia Clinic [https://www.decodeinsomnia.com/bookconsult], a virtual clinic in Ontario, Canada that provides chronic insomnia treatment with the DECODE Insomnia Program [https://www.decodeinsomnia.com/program2] and OHIP-covered consultation.  Music by Micheal Lerner   Website [http://www.decodeinsomnia.com]//Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/decodeinsomnia/]//YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@decodeinsomnia5320] Take first steps to improve sleep: www.decodeinsomnia.com/start [http://www.decodeinsomnia.com/start]  Please rate, subscribe, and share [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-decode-project-podcast/id1615971811] with your friends & colleagues.    DISCLAIMER The content of this podcast provides general information and is not intended to replace medical advice from a qualified healthcare provider.  The provided content should not be relied upon for medical diagnosis or management.  Please direct questions or concerns to your physician and/or qualified health care provider. Copyright © DECODE Insomnia Inc. and Dr. Cara Ooi 2023

50. Perfectionism, the Entrepreneurial Mindset, and Impact with Melissa Kaufman

In this episode, I speak with entrepreneurship teacher and author Melissa Kaufman about * How we can all learn the entrepreneurial mindset and skills to have more agency and find more fulfillment in our work * How to go from idea to execution * What to expect from the process of bringing new ideas to life as well as common traps to avoid  MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE * Flockrise, Melissa's new online community focused on the entrepreneurial mindset: www.flockrise.com [http://www.flockrise.com] * Founded, Melissa's book: https://www.foundedbook.com/home [https://www.foundedbook.com/home] * Jia Jiang's TED talk "What I learned from 100 days of rejection": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vZXgApsPCQ [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vZXgApsPCQ] ABOUT MELISSA Melissa Kaufman is an internationally recognized entrepreneurship expert, award-winning author, and has mentored thousands of students and entrepreneurs. Melissa was formerly the founding executive director of The Garage at Northwestern University, a pioneer in student entrepreneurship education and an internationally recognized entrepreneurship program. She is a former Googler, startup veteran, and entrepreneur with a decade of experience at consumer technology companies in Silicon Valley. She is also the author of the award-winning book Founded: The No B.S. Guide for Student Entrepreneurs. Melissa received her B.A. in computer science from Dartmouth https://www.linkedin.com/in/crounse/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/crounse/]   ABOUT THIS PODCAST In the DECODE Project Podcast, sleep physician and psychiatrist Dr. Cara Ooi uncovers the insights, strategies, and tools that make the biggest difference in doing hard things and bringing about difficult change, starting with sleep and going from there.  Dr. Ooi created the DECODE Insomnia Clinic [https://www.decodeinsomnia.com/bookconsult], a virtual clinic in Ontario, Canada that provides chronic insomnia treatment with the DECODE Insomnia Program [https://www.decodeinsomnia.com/program2] and OHIP-covered consultation.  Music by Micheal Lerner   Website [http://www.decodeinsomnia.com]//Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/decodeinsomnia/]//YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@decodeinsomnia5320] Take first steps to improve sleep: www.decodeinsomnia.com/start [http://www.decodeinsomnia.com/start]  Please rate, subscribe, and share [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-decode-project-podcast/id1615971811] with your friends & colleagues.    DISCLAIMER The content of this podcast provides general information and is not intended to replace medical advice from a qualified healthcare provider.  The provided content should not be relied upon for medical diagnosis or management.  Please direct questions or concerns to your physician and/or qualified health care provider. Copyright © DECODE Insomnia Inc. and Dr. Cara Ooi 2023