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The Greatness Machine

Darius Mirshahzadeh | YAP Media
Entrepreneurship
Personal Growth
Goal Setting
Success
Personal Development
Business Development
Burn the Boats
Affirmations
Failure
Public Speaking
New Year's Resolutions
Garden City
Great Financial Crisis
Communication Skills
Anxiety Management
TED Talks
Money Unmasked
Mindfulness
Mental Health
Business Growth

The Greatness Machine is on a Quest to Maximize the Human Experience! Join Award Winning CEO and Author, Darius Mirshahzadeh (pron. Mer-shaw-za-day), as he interviews some of the greatest minds in the world―turning their wisdom and experience into learnings and advice you can use in your life so that you can level up and create greatness. Join Darius as he goes deep with guests like: Moby, Seth Go... more

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How can leaders inspire genuine teamwork and create a culture that fuels both personal and collective success?

Leadership isn’t only about setting goals and driving results; it’s also about fostering a strong sense of team spirit. In today’s dynamic... more

What if the thing standing between you and everything you want is you?

In this solo episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius Mirshahzadeh returns after a break to share a raw and deeply personal reflection on alignment, self-honesty, and what it tru... more

What if everything you’ve been chasing isn’t what will actually fulfill you?

Performance coach and bestselling author Jim Murphy joins us on The Greatness Machine to unpack what it truly means to live the best possible life.

Jim opens up about his ... more

What do espionage and creativity have in common?

As creativity becomes increasingly important for innovation and problem-solving, the field of espionage offers intriguing parallels. Both require quick thinking, adaptability, and the ability to see t... more

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Recent Guests

Jim Murphy
Author of Inner Excellence; Performance Coach to Elite Athletes and Leaders Worldwide; former professional baseball player
Author, The Best Possible Life; Inner Excellence
Episode: 420 | Jim Murphy | The Best Possible Life: How to Live with Deep Contentment, Joy, and Confidence―No Matter What
Matthew Dunn
Former MI6 intelligence officer, best-selling author
Author of Spy Catcher and Ben Signs series
Episode: TGM Classic | Matthew Dunn | Former MI6 Spy Teaches Us Creativity and Combating Espionage
Klaus Kleinfeld
Former chairman and CEO of Alcoa and Siemens AG; author of Leading to Thrive
Author, Former CEO of Alcoa and Siemens AG
Episode: 419 | Dr. Klaus Kleinfeld | Fortune 500 CEO Teaches Us About Leading to Thrive
Wendy Suzuki
Dean of College of Arts at NYU; Professor of neuroscience
New York University
Episode: TGM Classic | Dr. Wendy Suzuki | Good Anxiety: Harnessing the Power of the Most Misunderstood Emotion
Yi Pham
Dharma guy on YouTube and social media
ydharma.com
Episode: 418 | Y Pham | Trusting Your Inner Voice in a World That Rewards Noise
Dr. Alok Trivedi
Founder of Dr. Rewire; neuroscientist and mind-body expert
Dr. Rewire
Episode: 417 | Dr. Alok Trivedi | Rewire Your Brain to Maximize Your Life
Tad Stoermer
Historian of American Resistance History
Public historian and author
Episode: 416 | Tad Stoermer | A Resistance History of the United States
Charan Ranganath
Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology; author
UC Davis
Episode: TGM Classic | Charan Ranganath | Why We Remember: Unlocking Memory's Power to Hold on to What Matters
Rob Schwartz
Best-selling author of Your Soul's Plan and Your Soul's Gift; spiritual teacher and regression therapist
Yoursoulplan.com
Episode: 415 | Rob Schwartz | Your Soul's Love: Living the Love You Planned Before You Were Born

Host

Darius Mirshahzadeh
Host of The Greatness Machine; widely involved in interviewing notable entrepreneurs, leaders, and experts.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 156 ratings
  • Insightful and Inspiring

    I’ve followed Darius on LinkedIn for the past four years. His podcast clips are some of the only ones I stop to watch because he has such a wide variety of guests, it’s well produced, and the content he creates to continue spreading the message of his guests is best in class - inspiring and insightful. Check it out and give him a follow on LinkedIn while you’re at it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RachelDruck
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great show!

    I love this show! Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    d0000_
    Philippines2 years ago
  • Darius!

    Amazing podcast!!!!! Brilliant

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A Greenstein
    United States2 years ago
  • Inspirational and Eye-Opening!

    I recently listened to the episode - "223 - Shayla Gifford - From College Dropout to Game-Changing Entrepreneur" - and was thoroughly impressed. The host's ability to delve deep into Shayla Gifford's journey, from facing societal expectations as a college dropout to emerging as a game-changing entrepreneur, was captivating. The episode was not only informative but also incredibly inspiring. It's a testament to the quality and depth of content that "The Greatness Machine" consistently delivers. H... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I value the unique angle
    Austria3 years ago
  • Highly recommend!

    I recently discovered The Greatness Machine and I’m so glad I did! I’m consistently impressed by the engaging conversations, insightful content, and actionable ideas. I truly learn something every time I listen. Thanks so much Darius for putting out such an incredible podcast. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mvelasco07
    United States3 years ago

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TGM Classic | Dr. Wendy Suzuki | Good Anxiety: Harnessing the Power of the Most Misunderstood Emotion
Q: What is the number one barrier to greatness and how did you overcome it?
The primary barrier is fear of failure, and she overcomes it by leaning into fear as a beacon to explore new directions, such as changing research areas, taking on deanship, and writing about personal experiences.
419 | Dr. Klaus Kleinfeld | Fortune 500 CEO Teaches Us About Leading to Thrive
Q: What is the core idea behind your book Leading to Thrive and how does it apply to leaders today?
The book is split into The Inner Game and The Outer Game; the inner game—energy management across body, mind, and spirit—drives sustainable outer performance, with practical advice on maintaining balance, resilience, and purpose to prevent burnout in leaders and organizations.
417 | Dr. Alok Trivedi | Rewire Your Brain to Maximize Your Life
Q: What is the number one barrier to creating greatness, and how did you overcome it?
The barrier was not knowing who I was and pretending to fit others' rules; once I decoded my design and aligned with my true purpose (my Dharma), I achieved coherence between my mind and body and stopped the ego-driven hustle.
414 | Brandon Epstein | The Success Code: The High Performance Playbook for Eliminating Mental Barriers and Scaling Your Career, Relationships, and Health
Q: What was the number one barrier to creating greatness that you overcome in your life and how'd you overcome it?
The biggest barrier was my own subconscious beliefs, and I overcame it by addressing and rewiring those beliefs.
TGM Classic | Leonard Brody | The Grit Gap: Bridging Generational Differences in a Changing World
Q: What is the number one barrier to creating greatness that you've overcome in your life?
Leonard Brody identifies self-doubt as his biggest barrier, stemming from growing up in a single-parent home and a consistent struggle with believing in his capabilities.

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A high-energy show that spotlights World-class performers, entrepreneurs, veterans, and leadership experts who have built notable missions or brands. Episodes frequently center on personal growth, entrepreneurship, high-performance mindset, and the practical paths people take to scale influence, wealth, and impact. Notable throughlines include resilience, authentic leadership, and leveraging unique experiences (military, sports, tech) to level up professionally and personally. The format tends to feature deep-dive conversations with guests who have compelling life stories, business successes, and actionable insights for listeners aiming to level up in their careers and lives.

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1. Jim Murphy
2. Matthew Dunn
3. Klaus Kleinfeld
4. Wendy Suzuki
5. Yi Pham
6. Dr. Alok Trivedi
7. Tad Stoermer
8. Charan Ranganath

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