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I want to share a photo of something that has been inspiring me for a while. It is a place I have not been to yet, but it is high on my list. It is the Changi Airport in Singapore (also known as The Jewel). The Jewel is a nature-themed entertainment and retail complex inside Changi Airport. The centerpiece of this complex is the world's tallest indoor waterfall called the Rain Vortex, which is surrounded by a terraced forest setting. At night the waterfall is transformed by a light and sound sho…

I am a voracious reader, and I tend to tap into a broad range of books. Everything from fiction to non-fiction, business to science, art/architecture to nature, and on and on. Sometimes I read a book cover to cover, sometimes I skim for the highlights, and often I listen to them on Audible to take in what I can through soundbites. I have come to see that the books I have read have had a significant impact on me. It has opened new ways of thinking, new ways of learning, and often it has opened up…

Achieving success in life can simply be finding meaning in the work that you do. That’s how it was for today’s guest. Tony Gambill is the Founder and CEO of ClearView Leadership, LLC, an executive coach, speaker, author, and a Forbes Leadership Contributor. After trying his hand at a corporate job, Tony found his passion in helping young teams hone and work through their leadership skills. He found meaning in the work that he did and left his well-paying job to pursue his passion. Now, he uses…

Have you ever had a delicious scoop of ice cream fall right off your cone and just go splat on the ground?

Man, that never ceases to be a truly disappointing life moment in its purest form.

You had an expectation of the pleasurable direction things were going, and then all of a sudden, it completely flopped on you.

As a kid, that’s one of those classic initiations when we come to the harsh realization that reality will not always match our expectations.

As adults, we deal with more complex v…

Let's Shift From Resign to Re-Align

Over the past few months, many people have asked me what my thoughts are about the Great Resignation. I have many viewpoints on this growing trend, and I have gathered a lot of insights from leaders, professionals in transition, and thought partners I have talked to recently. With people leaving their jobs in record numbers, the impact of this trend will have a long-term effect on everyone, so it is no surprise that this topic is on everyone's minds.

The pan…

Leadership may seem unquantifiable, but it is an absolute must-have in a field as demanding and innovative as the biotech industry. In this episode, Tony Martignetti sits down for a conversation with biotech industry leader and CEO Paula Soteropoulos. Paula talks about what led her into the biotech industry and the struggles and opportunities in the field. She discusses innovation and leadership and why authenticity is important. Paula also shares lessons she learned in her life as a mother and …

Success is a State of Being: Unlocking Potential with Tony Martignetti

Gilad talks with Tony Martignetti about purpose, inspiration, and a higher spiritual connection. Tony is a trusted advisor, entrepreneur, idea generator, and people connector. He brings together practical experience, formal training, and extreme curiosity to elevate leaders and equip them with the tools to navigate through change and unlock their true potential. Before becoming a leadership development advisor, he was a fina…

I have always been intrigued by the art, the stories, and the teaching of Buddhism, but my understanding of the Buddha's teachings took on new meaning when I became a coach. As I started to open myself up to the ideas of enlightenment, I immersed myself in reading books by Pema Chodron, Matthieu Ricard, Thich Nhat Hanh, and the Dalai Lama. I even committed to spending a month in India tracing the historic steps of Buddha in Sarnath and Varanasi.

Sarnath was the place where Siddhartha Gautama, B…

Arete Coach Podcast: The Obstacle Is The Path

“Inspiration is Communication with Your Soul’s Purpose”

There is no creativity without curiosity. Many of our greatest successes are borne of being curious and noticing things, and our guest this episode has used curiosity to create a career as a writer. Tony Martignetti enters into a discussion with writer and journalist Rob Walker about curiosity, creativity, and culture. Rob talks about getting into journalism and writing in general and his road to writing for The New York Times. Rob then discusses his decision to leave the hectic New York scene b…