Interviews with Top Performers in different areas and industries to learn lessons from their stories, and discover their habits, routines, tactics, and their mindset. www.jjruescas.com
Host: JJ Ruescas - Curiosity Driven. Lifelong Learner. Kaizen Advocate. 🚀
S2 #10 - Ferran Tort: Leading Through Disruption: How to Master Change & AI
"What took you here won't take you there." This week, JJ Ruescas is joined by Ferran Tort—a psychologist and high-performance coach who has mastered the art of reinvention. After losing 90% of his vision in his 20s, Ferran transformed his life and now teaches leaders at FC Barcelona and across Saudi Arabia how to navigate the "known zone" and embrace the uncertainty of the AI revolution.
Ferran breaks down the ADKAR framework for change, explains why we need to stop being "Salmons" fighting the current, and shares his practical 10/80/10 framework for using AI without losing the human touch. If you feel stuck in your career or overwhelmed by the pace of tech, this episode will give you the psychological tools to lead your own transformation.
Key Takeaways:
How to shift from an "I cannot" to a "How can I?" mindset.
The 5 steps to lasting change (ADKAR).
Why AI is about systemization, not just "new Google."
24 Apr 2026
S2#11 - Julian Guderley - High Performance Pivot: Hustle Culture to Strategic Stewardship
Is your ego in the driver’s seat, or is your heart? Julian Guderley joins JJ Ruescas to break down the "Middle Path" of leadership. Julian argues that the "unemployable" nature of true entrepreneurs comes from a need for freedom and expression that traditional 9-to-5 roles can't satisfy.
In this deep dive, we discuss the shadow side of the coaching industry, the science of appreciation, and why the most important journey you will ever take is the "18 inches from your head to your heart." Whether you are a "hustler" needing to slow down or a "meditator" needing to take action, this episode provides the framework to integrate both.
Key Takeaways:
Action vs. Awareness: Why meditation doesn't make you a better person unless it leads to heart-centered action [22:05 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8B5MvCnZmg&t=1325)].
The Relationship Audit: The one question you should ask yourself about the five most important people in your life [42:28 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8B5MvCnZmg&t=2548)].
Knowledge vs. Wisdom: Why true wisdom must be embodied through the nervous system, not just understood intellectually [38:42 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8B5MvCnZmg&t=2322)].
Connect with Julian Guderley:
Website: julianguderley.com (https://julianguderley.com)
Podcast: Green Planet Blue Planet
Instagram: @julianguderley
20 Apr 2026
S2 #9 - Lisa Chastain - Stop Budgeting, Start Living, and Financial Wellness
Stop surviving and start thriving! 💸
In this episode, we sit down with financial coach and best-selling author Lisa Chastain to discuss her revolutionary approach to money management. If you’ve ever felt trapped by restrictive budgets or overwhelmed by "financial experts" telling you what you can't have, this conversation is for you.
Lisa dives deep into the concepts from her book, Stop Budgeting, Start Living, explaining why traditional budgeting often fails and how to build a life you love while maintaining financial stability. We talk about the psychology of spending, finding your "why," and how to create a sustainable financial plan that actually works for your lifestyle.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why "budgeting" is a dirty word and what to do instead.
The emotional connection between your mindset and your bank account.
Practical steps to transition from scarcity to abundance.
How to align your spending with your core values.
Connect with Lisa Chastain:
Website: http://lisachastain.com/
Book: Stop Budgeting, Start Living available on Amazon and major retailers. https://amzn.to/4mvAEZT
Instagram: @LisaChastain
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