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The Edge of Possible is a podcast dedicated to helping you Unlock Your Edge. Each week, Cameron Atlas sits down with those pushing boundaries, uncovering the mindsets, habits, and defining moments that fuel extraordinary performance and fulfillment. You’ll hear from world-class achievers and renowned experts on exactly how to break through to your next level.
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What does it actually take to transform your life and go from a recreational athlete to competing in the Olympic Games in just four years?In this powerful episode, I sit down with New York Times bestselling author, Hall of Fame speaker, and Olympian Vince Poscente. Vince reveals the exact mindset, mental strategies, and non-negotiable habits required to break through self-imposed limits and achieve the extraordinary.Together, we unpack how to align your conscious goals with your subconscious mind, how to use fear as a powerful lever for growth, and what it truly means to execute on the things your competition isn't willing to do. Whether you are navigating an organizational shift, striving for peak performance, or rebuilding after a massive setback, this episode delivers a masterclass in adaptability, focus, and purposeful action.In This Episode, You Will LearnHow Vince went from a recreational skier to competing in the Winter Olympics just four years later.The four-part framework for out-strategizing competition that has a 20-year head start.How to reframe fear and make it a functional lever for peak performance.Practical techniques to align your conscious mind with your subconscious mind.The crucial difference between climbing a mountain and digging yourself out of a devastating financial or emotional hole.Plus much more…What We Discuss:0:00:01 - Episode Opener and Introduction to the Podcast - Vince Poscente0:01:01 - Find Your North0:02:49 - Swifter, Higher, Smarter0:04:15 - Calling And Early Doubts0:05:56 - Luge Reality Check0:09:20 - Ticket In The Stands0:11:20 - Decision And No Regrets0:15:27 - Alignment And Fun0:17:07 - Beat The Head Start0:18:08 - Four Column Strategy0:20:52 - Drops Of Dye0:25:15 - Research Like A Rebel0:27:43 - Fear As Fuel0:30:23 - Ant And Elephant0:37:16 - Gold Dot Triggers0:42:43 - Identity And Deservability0:46:40 - Identity, Beliefs, Shift0:47:10 - Affirmations Plus Gratitude0:48:28 - Silencing Doubtful Voices0:49:29 - Scratch The Record0:53:17 - Progress Drops Daily0:56:27 - Big Setbacks And Earthquakes1:03:22 - Your Best Is Enough1:06:01 - Values Create The Buzz1:10:00 - After Olympics Reinvention1:17:20 - Find Your Buzz Framework1:21:57 - Rapid Fire - Your Edge1:26:25 - Where To Connect And Sign OffFollow & Connect With Vince: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinceposcente/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinceposcente/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VincePoscenteAuthor/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/VincePoscenteTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vinceposcenteWebsite: http://www.vinceposcente.com/Follow Cameron:Instagram: https://instagram.com/cameronatlasYouTube: https://youtube.com/cameronatlasFacebook: https://facebook.com/cameronatlasLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/cameronatlas Newsletter Sign Up: https://cameronatlas.com/newsletterBook Cameron to Speak: https://cameronatlas.com/speaking
When life throws an unexpected curveball, whether that be an injury, a business failure, or a sudden change in direction, navigating the middle space between where you were and where you want to be can feel dark and overwhelming.Today's guest, Angela Gargano, understands this space intimately. After tearing her ACL on national television while competing on American Ninja Warrior, Angela refused to let that stop her, stepping back onto the course five more times while creating a global movement called The Pull-Up Revolution.In this episode, Angela shares the exact steps to navigate the "hallway in between," how to shift from fear-based thinking to conviction, and why taking "delusional action" might just be the secret weapon you need to unlock your next level.In This Episode, You Will LearnThe framework for setting a firm deadline on disempowering feelings so you can regain mental clarity faster.How to take back control of your momentum by stripping away distractions and returning to your basic health foundation.How treating life as an experiment gives you the adaptability to pivot smoothly when disruptions hit.Why replacing "What if this goes wrong?" with "What if it all goes right?" fundamentally shifts your conviction and execution.The secret to implementing weekly "Delulu Days" to take unhinged risks and unlock massive unexpected breakthroughs.How to detach from short term pain and embrace long term vision when making bold, high risk decisions.Plus much more...What We Discuss:0:00:01 - Episode Opener - What If It All Goes Right0:01:00 - Feel It Then Move0:02:50 - Setback Deadlines0:04:40 - Move The Emotion0:05:33 - Reset Negative Self Talk0:07:26 - ACL Tear On TV0:11:04 - Lean On Your People0:13:46 - The Hallway In Between0:16:37 - Hallway Keys Control0:23:17 - Make Progress Visible0:31:43 - Plan For Disruption0:37:18 - Delusional Action Mindset0:39:38 - Visualize It Going Right0:40:12 - From Want to Must0:42:05 - Beliefs and Vision Boards0:43:37 - Hallways and Helping Others0:44:40 - Key Steps Recap0:45:53 - Leadership as the New Hallway0:46:41 - Delulu Day Bold Moves0:49:42 - Pull-Up Revolution Origin0:51:16 - Why Pull-Ups Change Lives0:54:39 - Retiring from Ninja Warrior0:55:25 - Reinvention and Identity Gap0:59:20 - Debt Desperation and Drive1:05:48 - Reverse Engineer the Reality1:09:17 - Finding Purpose and Space1:12:24 - Morning Rituals and Reflection1:14:08 - Rapid Fire - Your Edge1:17:00 - Where To Connect And Sign OffFollow & Connect With Angela: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-gargano/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angela_gargano/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngelaGarganoFitnessYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AngelaGarganoFitnessWebsite: http://www.angela-gargano.comFollow Cameron:Instagram: https://instagram.com/cameronatlasYouTube: https://youtube.com/cameronatlasFacebook: https://facebook.com/cameronatlasLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/cameronatlas Newsletter Sign Up: https://cameronatlas.com/newsletterBook Cameron to Speak: https://cameronatlas.com/speaking
What holds us back from achieving our highest potential? For former CEO of 7-Eleven and Blockbuster, Jim Keyes, the answer is simple: fear and self-doubt. From growing up in a home with no running water to leading global corporations, becoming a commercial pilot, writing books, and advocating for educational transformation, Jim has built an extraordinary life around a core belief: there's no such thing as failure, only opportunities to learn and evolve.In this episode, we dive deep into the power of metacognition, overcoming the "caveman brain" response to fear, and how to build unshakable self-confidence through preparation. We explore the traits of great leaders, how AI can revolutionize personalized learning, and why taking 100% responsibility for your life is the ultimate key to freedom.In This Episode, You Will LearnWhy taking 100% personal responsibility turns adversity into your ultimate superpower.How to use metacognition to interrupt negative self-talk and overcome fear.The critical difference between the "will to win" and the "will to prepare to win."The potential for AI to create personalized learning models that eliminate traditional learning disabilities.Jim's core framework for performance: Change, Confidence, and Clarity.Plus much more…What We Discuss:00:00 - Episode Opener and Introduction to the Podcast - Jim Keyes00:38 - No Such Thing As Failure02:02 - Catastrophic Childhood Lessons05:18 - Embarrassment And Trying Anyway07:12 - Metacognition And Caveman Brain09:57 - Pilot Training And Good Fear13:53 - Knowledge And Faith To Cope16:44 - Self Belief Preparation And Energy24:13 - Adversity Trust And Relationships29:51 - Leadership People And Hard Calls35:25 - Change, Confidence, Clarity Framework40:27 - AI And The Future Of Learning47:01 - EdTech Operating System Moonshot49:47 - Building an Education OS50:56 - Lessons From 7-Eleven & Red Cross53:01 - Scaling Equity With Data55:58 - Governance-Like App Store01:01:20 - AI That Teaches Thinking01:06:22 - From Perception To Perspective01:10:45 - Responsibility Change Confidence01:23:55 - Clarity, Listening, Curiosity01:29:00 - Collaboration, Culture, Character01:35:14 - Rapid Fire - Your Edge & Wrap-UpFollow & Connect With Jim: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-keyes-a0947215/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jkeyesauthor/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JkeyesauthorWebsite: https://www.jameswkeyes.com/Follow Cameron:Instagram: https://instagram.com/cameronatlasYouTube: https://youtube.com/cameronatlasFacebook: https://facebook.com/cameronatlasLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/cameronatlas Newsletter Sign Up: https://cameronatlas.com/newsletterBook Cameron to Speak: https://cameronatlas.com/speaking
We often treat joy as an afterthought or a luxury saved for the weekend. But with workplace anxiety rising and in a recent study, 80% of employees reporting toxic work cultures, the absence of joy is costing us our health, our performance, and our connection with others.My guest this week, Jenn Whitmer, author of Joyosity: How to Cultivate Intense Happiness in Work and Life, shares why joy isn't just a fleeting, surface-level emotion, but a deeply rooted strategy that can transform your leadership, lower stress, and boost productivity by 31%.In this episode, we dive deep into the science of joy, how to navigate toxic environments without losing your mind, and practical ways to design your daily rhythms so that your future self thanks you.In This Episode, You Will LearnThe 3-part framework that defines true joy: feeling fortunate, belonging, and connecting to purpose.Why cultivating joy at work increases individual productivity by 31%.How implementing the "Joy Ratio" can help reduce toil to under 10% of your day.Simple somatic tools like "Name, Rate, Find" to process negative emotions before taking them home to your family.How to shift from rigid control to open-ended curiosity using the "Tell Me More" framework.Plus much more…What We Discuss:00:00 - Episode Opener and Introduction to the Podcast - Jenn Whitmer00:53 - Defining Real Joy03:27 - Rooted Joy Not Perks05:25 - The Cost Of No Joy07:36 - Joy Versus Happiness10:30 - Joy Ratio Framework13:46 - Discipline And Rhythms20:26 - Joyosity Explorer Map23:23 - Values And Permission26:31 - Surviving Toxic Workplaces30:58 - Containing Stress At Home37:01 - Emotions And The Bird Story39:14 - Bird Fight Release40:41 - Stress Cycle Tools44:29 - Workplace Limits46:29 - Handling Complaints50:48 - Redirecting Venting54:12 - Questions and Tone55:10 - Job Crafting Joy58:44 - Weighty vs Easy Wins01:06:48 - Curiosity and Story01:10:29 - Beyond Toxic Positivity01:12:20 - Clumsy Kid Optimism01:13:29 - Strengths Become Shadows01:14:20 - Bridge Moment Wakeup01:16:22 - Positivity With Reality01:17:41 - Patterns In Leadership01:19:59 - Personality And Enneagram01:21:33 - Change Your Mindset01:22:14 - Choices And Agency01:23:30 - Adaptation In Workplaces01:24:20 - AI And Human Purpose01:26:09 - Timeless Skillsets01:26:42 - Rapid Fire - Your Edge01:27:51 - Belief In Your Worth01:30:37 - Boss Night Ritual01:32:17 - Dinner Table Connection01:36:14 - Tech Free Meals01:39:07 - Kairos Time Rhythms01:43:04 - Where To Find JennFollow & Connect With Jenn: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennwhitmer/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenn_whitmer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennwhitmerspeaks/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jenn_whitmerTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jenn_whitmerWebsite: https://jennwhitmer.comFollow Cameron:Instagram: https://instagram.com/cameronatlasYouTube: https://youtube.com/cameronatlasFacebook: https://facebook.com/cameronatlasLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/cameronatlas Newsletter Sign Up: https://cameronatlas.com/newsletterBook Cameron to Speak: https://cameronatlas.com/speaking
The parallels between leadership and elite athletics run deep. Both environments demand relentless discipline, rapid adaptability, clear feedback loops, and the ability to execute under intense pressure.Today’s guest, Jon Calvin, operates at the intersection of both worlds. As the CEO of a $100 million healthcare organization, Jon leads high-performance teams through complex, highly regulated landscapes. Off the clock, he's an accomplished endurance athlete who has completed three full-distance Ironmans, five marathons, four half-Ironmans, and competitive HYROX races.In this conversation, Jon breaks down his approach to implementing the daily habits that build unshakeable mental toughness, how he develops high performance teams with a culture of radical ownership, and what it truly takes to hold yourself to a higher standard and execute with discipline when nobody else is watching.In This Episode, You Will LearnThe parallels between endurance sports and high-stakes executive leadership.The exact weekly and quarterly rhythm Jon uses to execute OKRs across the executive team of a $100M organization.How Jon navigated a high-pressure corporate turnaround when the company was near bankruptcy.Practical self-talk and reference-point strategies to push through extreme mental and physical discomfort.The non-negotiable sleep, recovery, and habit-tracking routines required to sustain long-term peak performance.Plus much more…What We Discuss:00:00 - Episode Opener and Introduction to the Podcast - Jon Calvin 00:56 - Sports To Business Parallels 02:32 - Measuring Success With OKRs 06:27 - Accountability Culture 12:04 - Tough Conversations Fast 13:07 - Small Tweaks Vs Transformations 17:16 - Mental Toughness Defined 20:45 - Habits For Hard Days 27:21 - Self Talk And Reference Points 39:20 - Handling Extreme Pressure 45:30 - Turnaround Confidence 46:01 - Hard Choices Restructure 47:11 - Prioritize Under Pressure 48:27 - Lessons Communication Cash 50:00 - Aging Recovery Upgrades 52:26 - Sleep Routine Deep Dive 54:32 - Eight Sleep Explained 59:16 - Team Culture Wellbeing 01:04 - Future Plans Health Why 01:07 - Balance Habits Audits 01:15 - Leading Through Uncertainty 01:21 - Urgency Systems Cadence 01:22 - Rapid Fire - Your Edge 01:28 - Where To Connect And Sign OffFollow & Connect With Jon: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondcalvin/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonc05/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jcalvin05Lone Star Circle of Care - Website: https://lonestarcares.org/Leander Athletic Club - Website: https://leanderathleticclub.com/ Follow Cameron:Instagram: https://instagram.com/cameronatlasYouTube: https://youtube.com/cameronatlasFacebook: https://facebook.com/cameronatlasLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/cameronatlas Newsletter Sign Up: https://cameronatlas.com/newsletterBook Cameron to Speak: https://cameronatlas.com/speaking
How do you go from having a really good story to tell, to actually getting it out into the world?This week's guest is Emily Best, the founder and CEO of Seed&Spark. Seed&Spark is the number one crowdfunding platform in the world for storytellers, having raised more than $95 million and funded thousands of projects to make entertainment more diverse, inclusive, connected, and essential.We dive deep into why stories are fundamental to who we are as human beings, and how the art of deep listening creates radical belonging. Emily shares how independent creators can bypass traditional gatekeepers, what it takes to design a life aligned with your highest purpose, and how to cultivate hope as an active daily discipline when facing massive industry shifts.Whether you are an artist, entrepreneur, or leader looking to share your mission with clarity and conviction, this conversation will challenge you to reflect on the stories you tell and the life you choose to live.In This Episode, You Will LearnWhy empathy and profound care are the core ingredients of unforgettable storytelling.How crowdfunding serves as an act of community care rather than just a transaction for capital.Why stories are meant to be experienced collectively rather than consumed in isolated digital silos.The critical questions every entrepreneur and creator must ask to design a life aligned with their values.Why convenience culture is driving social isolation and how to build authentic local community networks.How to cultivate hope as a daily discipline during uncertain and challenging times.Plus much more…What We Discuss:0:00:00 - Episode Opener and Introduction to the Podcast - Emily Best0:01:03 - Why Stories Matter0:02:47 - Seed&Spark Origin Story0:05:38 - Funding Wins and Trends0:09:38 - What Makes Great Stories0:12:16 - Getting Your Work Out There0:13:57 - Designing Your Life0:19:10 - Meaning Making and Grief0:26:12 - Community vs Convenience0:29:38 - AI Costs and Community0:32:56 - Processing Stories Together0:35:27 - Stories Need Shared Moments0:36:21 - Streaming Silos And Lost Conversation0:37:06 - Raised By Writers So What Matters0:39:01 - Sailboat Workshops Listening Power0:40:59 - Community Funded First Film0:44:12 - Lean Startup To Seed And Spark0:48:23 - Mutual Aid Versus Convenience0:51:11 - Tools And How They Are Used0:58:39 - Interdependence And Solidarity House1:00:31 - Seed And Spark Stories Of Joy1:01:46 - Rapid Fire - Your Edge1:06:48 - Where To Connect And Sign OffFollow Emily: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-best-0663964/Instagram - Seed&Spark: https://www.instagram.com/seedandspark/Instagram - (m)otherboard: https://www.instagram.com/m.otherboard/Instagram - mrjesusai: https://www.instagram.com/mrjesusai/Website: https://seedandspark.com/ Follow Cameron:Instagram: https://instagram.com/cameronatlasYouTube: https://youtube.com/cameronatlasFacebook: https://facebook.com/cameronatlasLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/cameronatlas Newsletter Sign Up: https://cameronatlas.com/newsletterBook Cameron to Speak: https://cameronatlas.com/speaking
A NASA study revealed that 98% of five-year-olds test at the genius level for creativity, yet only 2% of adults retain that capability. Creativity isn't something we lose naturally, it's trained out of us.How then, do we prepare our kids for a future that is bound to look very different to how things are today?In this episode of The Edge of Possible, visionary entrepreneur, CEO of Pok Pok, TIME 100 Most Influential Company recipient, and Inc. Female Founder 500 honoree Melissa Cash breaks down how to tap into childlike imagination and cultivate resilience.From translating Montessori principles into digital tools for young kids to navigating the friction of leadership and venture capital fundraising, Melissa shares a masterclass in harnessing the power of imaginative thinking for our kids, our teams, and ourselves.In This Episode, You Will LearnWhy process over product is the ultimate key to preserving lifelong creative genius.How to use healthy friction and "risky play" to build true resilience in children and adults.Why moving fast on decisions beats spending months striving for perfection.Practical tools like "thinking out loud" to teach emotional intelligence without scolding.How to design corporate cultures and onboarding around deep psychological safety and vulnerability.Plus much more…What We Discuss:00:00 Episode Opener and Introduction to the Podcast - Melissa Cash 00:57 Meet Melissa and Pok Pok 02:25 Process Over Product 05:35 Timeless Skills in AI Age 06:49 Montessori Inspired Play 09:20 Independence and Risky Play 11:06 Friction Fuels Growth 18:57 Parenting Tools That Teach 32:25 Emotional Intelligence at Work 37:44 Hiring for Humans and Safety 39:13 Anything Goes Brainstorms 40:54 Fast Decisions Over Perfection 44:04 EOS Example and Decision Criteria 45:23 Rethinking Onboarding and Values 46:13 Micro Adjustments for Thinkers 53:27 Two Way Culture Fit Hiring 01:02:04 Testing Candidates Under Pressure 01:06:30 Pok Pok Play Philosophy 01:07:24 Inside the Pok Pok Toys01:11:50 Layered Open Play 01:12:52 Age Range Sweet Spot 01:13:51 Neurodiversity Design 01:18:06 Playtesting With Kids 01:20:12 Non Addictive Business 01:23:43 Values First Monetization 01:25:38 Female Founder Fundraising 01:33:25 Rapid Fire - Your Edge 01:40:05 Where To Find Melissa & Pok PokFollow Melissa: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-cash/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@studiopokpokWebsite: http://www.playpokpok.comFollow Cameron:Instagram: https://instagram.com/cameronatlasYouTube: https://youtube.com/cameronatlasFacebook: https://facebook.com/cameronatlasLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/cameronatlas Newsletter Sign Up: https://cameronatlas.com/newsletterBook Cameron to Speak: https://cameronatlas.com/speaking
We live in an era where technology evolves at such a rapid pace, often leaving us feeling disconnected from ourselves and those around us. But rather than isolating us, technology needs to be designed in a way that enables us to achieve what previously felt impossible.My guest this week, Martin Rabaglia, is an award-winning creative technologist, strategist, and CEO of Genosha. His work bridges emerging technology and deep human emotion, creating world-class immersive experiences for global brands like Disney, Pixar, Nike, Intel, and Pepsi.In this powerful conversation, Martin shares how we can shift our relationship with technology so that machines serve humanity rather than dominate it, how to design experiences that trigger genuine emotion, and why nurturing curiosity is the ultimate key to continuous innovation.In This Episode, You Will LearnWhy the primary purpose of technology must be to serve human potential rather than capture attention.How to design brand experiences and stories that evoke deep, lasting emotional responses.How artists and creators are utilizing AI to preserve heritage, challenge algorithms, and express personal vision.The power of curiosity as a daily discipline and why investing in unstructured time drives breakthroughs.How to lead a 100% remote company and successfully implement unconventional strategies that build the company culture.Plus much more…What We Discuss:0:00:00 - Episode Opener and Introduction to the Podcast - Martin Rabaglia0:01:06 - Immersive Brand Lessons0:04:42 - Designing For Emotion0:06:04 - Maradona AI Tribute0:10:46 - Pepsi Challenge AI0:15:05 - Tech Serving Humanity0:18:55 - Artists Using AI0:22:50 - Agency And Loneliness0:26:43 - Curiosity As Practice0:33:00 - Cooking And Rituals0:36:09 - Blocks And Breakthroughs0:38:48 - From Idea To Execution0:43:10 - Why Teams Matter0:44:39 - Tech Fears and Autopilot0:48:30 - AI as Thinking Partner0:52:33 - Transparency and Dark Patterns0:56:31 - Tech Plus Real Life Balance1:01:07 - Machines Serve Humans1:03:24 - Leading Remote Culture1:06:26 - Rituals - Four Day Week1:10:24 - Hope, Fun and Standards1:14:06 - Rapid Fire - Your Edge1:18:50 - Where To Connect And Sign OffFollow Martin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-nahuel-rabaglia-54b2a99/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinchoforever/Website: http://genosha.comFollow Cameron:Instagram: https://instagram.com/cameronatlasYouTube: https://youtube.com/cameronatlasFacebook: https://facebook.com/cameronatlasLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/cameronatlas Newsletter Sign Up: https://cameronatlas.com/newsletterBook Cameron to Speak: https://cameronatlas.com/speaking
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