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I Dare You Podcast
Hosted by Darrin Johnson · EN
Welcome to the I Dare You Podcast, a candid conversation with today's top entrepreneurs and business leaders about leading with more joy and purpose and living a meaningful life. This podcast is all about helping you break through and get after the life you desire. You'll be encouraged to live just outside your comfort zone and take the courageous next steps to become the person - and leader - you were meant to be.
Leadership is an adventure, and the I Dare You Podcast will give you the inspiration and tools to equip you to lead like never before.
Darrin Johnson is a business leader and communicator with three decades of leadership experience.
You can connect with him on Instagram @darrinjohnson1 and through email at darrinjohnson@mac.com
For additional information, visit www.IDareYoupod.com.
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Episode 217: This Is Why You’re Miserable at Work (It’s Not What You Think) with Anthony Klotz
Mar 1700:46:35Tap to summarizeAnthony Klotz is a professor of organizational behavior at the UCL School of Management in London. He is best known for predicting a global pandemic-related labor shift and dubbing it the Great Resignation. Anthony’s new best-selling book, Jolted: Why We Quit, When to Stay, and Why It Matters, explores the pivotal moments, or "jolts," that trigger career changes, arguing that most people are just one event away from quitting their job. An award-winning teacher and a leading scholar on the psychology of work, Anthony has written for Harvard Business Review and The Wall Street Journal, and his research is regularly published in the leading academic journals in management. He has discussed the current and future state of work with media outlets, including NBC News, Bloomberg Businessweek, CNN, CNBC, Today, The New York Times, Financial Times, BBC, and NPR, and with executive teams at numerous Fortune 100 firms. Connect with Professor Anthony Klotz: LinkedIn: Anthony Klotz; UCL School of Management; London, England anthony.klotz@gmail.com
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Episode 216: If You’re Scared, You’re Close with Kyle & Brent Pease
Mar 1000:35:47Tap to summarizeWhat happens when you stop seeing limits as a stop sign and start seeing them as an invitation? In Episode 216 of the I Dare You Podcast, I sit down with Kyle and Brent Pease. They are a world-renowned push-assist brother duo, disability advocates, and the co-founders of The Kyle Pease Foundation. Together, they have completed hundreds of endurance events and made history as the first brother team to complete the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, as a push-assist duo. Kyle was born with cerebral palsy, and his journey is a masterclass in resilience, joy, and leadership. As Executive Director of The Kyle Pease Foundation, Brent is the engine, the coach, and the steady force behind the logistics. Kyle is the spirit, the mindset, and the reminder that the hardest part is often the mental fight. In this conversation, we talk about what race day really looks like, what inclusion actually means in everyday life, and why their mission goes far beyond the finish line. This episode will challenge you to get curious, take the next step, and include people in ways that actually matter. Remember, grab your FREE, custom-designed PDFs at idareyoupod.com Connect with Kyle, Brent, and The Kyle Pease Foundation Website: http://www.kylepeasefoundation.org/ Instagram: @thekylepeasefoundation
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Episode 215: The 24-Hour Reset: How to Get Your Life Back on Track with Darrin Johnson
Mar 300:23:58Tap to summarizeYou’re not lazy. You’re not broken. You’re overloaded. And if you’re a high performer, here’s the truth nobody says out loud: you’re the easiest person to knock off track because you’re the person who tries to hold everything together. You carry the calendar. You carry the decisions. You carry everybody else’s needs. And when life gets loud, even the most disciplined people drift. So let’s normalize it: getting off track is part of being human. The only thing that matters is how fast you get back on track. In this episode, I’m walking you through The 24‑Hour Reset. It’s a science-backed, real-life process I’ve used for years to pull myself out of funks, ruts, and chaos. And I’ve taught this same reset to thousands of high performers who needed one thing: a way to get back in control fast. No shame. No perfection. Just a road-tested plan that works when your life is already full. Here are the 5 steps of the 24‑Hour Reset we’ll run together: Change your state Clear the clutter Choose the win Finish strong Own the first hour And I’m giving you one of the simplest, most effective tools for clearing mental clutter: the Brain Sweep Exercise. You stop carrying open loops in your head and give each one a next move: Do it Delete it Defer it Delegate it Schedule it If you’ve been off your routine, behind on everything, or stuck in that “I’ll start Monday” loop, this is your next step. Press play, run the reset, and get your life back. Remember, grab your FREE, custom-designed PDFs at idareyoupod.com: The Daring 5-Step Scale-Up Plan: A simple worksheet to define your 10x self and align your calendar with that future. 10x Companion Worksheet: Quick prompts to help you apply the episode and practice the 10x mindset all week. 10x Is Easier Than 2x — Visual Synopsis: A clean, scroll-stopping summary of the best-selling book by Dr. Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan. Connect with Darrin Johnson: www.idareyoupod.com Instagram: @idareyoupod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IDareYouPod TikTok: @idareyoupod
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Episode 214: Your Everest Is Calling (and You Already Know What It Is) with Mike Tobin
Feb 2400:38:13Tap to summarizeIf you have anything in your life right now that feels too big, too scary, or too far away, this episode is for you. Because today on I Dare You, you’re going to hear from FOX News Senior Correspondent Mike Tobin, who just did something most people will never even attempt: he summited Mount Everest. Mike has reported from some of the most intense places on earth. But this time, the hotspot was 29,032 feet above sea level. Mike’s Everest journey is documented in the FOX Nation special “Everest: Journey to the Top of the World.” But this is not an “epic adventure” conversation. This is a how do you do hard things when you’re tired, busy, doubting yourself, and you don’t have perfect conditions conversation. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to stop negotiating with your excuses and replace “I can’t” with a plan you can execute. How to handle self-doubt when it hits you like a freight train, and why it always shows up right before something meaningful. How to train for the mountain you want to climb A simple way to think about courage: not as a personality trait, but as a series of choices you make before the moment arrives. And then there’s this: when Mike reached the summit, he did 22 pushups to honor veterans and first responders and to shine a light on the reality of veteran suicide. At the end, Mike gives you an I Dare You challenge that might be the permission slip you’ve been waiting for. Pick the thing that keeps rattling around in your head. Then hit play and listen to this episode. Connect with Mike: Watch Mike’s Fox Nation special: Everest: Journey To The Top Of The World www.foxnation.com Mission 22 website: www.mission22.org
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Episode 213: The Secret Service Playbook to Build Trust, Rapport, and Influence with Brad Beeler
Feb 1700:43:51Tap to summarizeIn Episode 213 of the I Dare You podcast, I sit down with Brad Beeler — recently retired after 25 years with the United States Secret Service and author of a game-changing book, Tell Me Everything: A Secret Service Agent’s Proven Strategies for Earning Trust, Revealing the Truth, and Communicating With Anyone. Brad has worked in the highest-stakes communication environments in the world. He protected President George H. W. Bush and foreign heads of state. He spent 17 years as a federal polygraph examiner, securing confessions in major investigations and conducting more criminal polygraphs than anyone in agency history. At the National Center for Credibility Assessment (NCCA), he trained thousands of federal law enforcement and intelligence professionals in credibility assessment and elicitation. He holds a master’s degree in criminology, was named U.S. Secret Service Special Agent of the Year for combating crimes against children, and is now recognized globally as a sought-after communications expert. If you lead a team, sell, parent, coach, or simply want to stop getting played by vague answers and half-truths, this episode will upgrade how you communicate immediately. Press play and take notes, because you’re going to walk into that conversation with a new level of clarity, confidence, and control. Remember, grab your FREE, custom-designed PDFs at idareyoupod.com: The Daring 5-Step Scale-Up Plan: A simple worksheet to define your 10x self and align your calendar with that future. 10x Companion Worksheet: Quick prompts to help you apply the episode and practice the 10x mindset all week. 10x Is Easier Than 2x — Visual Synopsis: A clean, scroll-stopping summary of the best-selling book by Dr. Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan. Connect with Brad: www.bradleybeeler.com Instagram: @bradbeeler1865 Linkedin: @bradbeeler1865
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Episode 212: The 80% You Need To Quit with Darrin Johnson
Feb 1000:16:42Tap to summarizeIn Episode 212 of the I Dare You podcast, I’m coming for the thing that keeps most people stuck at 2x: the “busy” that looks productive but quietly steals your future. This is an episode about 10x growth by subtraction. Not more grind. Not more hustle. Just a ruthless return to what actually moves the needle. Inside, I’ll walk you through my Daring 5-Step Scale-Up Plan and the simple audit that helps you spot the commitments that drain your energy, blur your focus, and keep your best life on the sidelines. If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, scattered, or secretly frustrated that you’re doing a lot but moving a little… this one is for you. Grab the free tools that go with this episode at idareyoupod.com: The Daring 5-Step Scale-Up PlanA simple worksheet to define your 10x self and align your calendar with that future. 10x Companion WorksheetQuick prompts to help you apply the episode and practice the 10x mindset all week. 10x Is Easier Than 2x — Visual SynopsisA clean, scroll-stopping summary of the best-selling book by Dr. Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan. Connect with Darrin Johnson: www.idareyoupod.com Instagram: @idareyoupod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IDareYouPod TikTok: @idareyoupod
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Episode 211: Transform Soul-Sucking Meetings Into Real Momentum with Rebecca Hinds, Ph.D.
Feb 300:36:24Tap to summarizeRebecca Hinds, Ph.D., is one of the clearest voices I’ve seen on organizational behavior and the future of work, and this conversation is going to help a lot of leaders. Her brand-new book, Your Best Meeting Ever: 7 Principles for Designing Meetings That Get Things Done, is a research-backed blueprint for fixing the meetings that are draining your calendar, your energy, and your team’s momentum. Rebecca earned her B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. from Stanford University, where her research focused on how emerging technologies, including collaboration tools and AI, are reshaping the way we work. From 2022 to 2025, she founded and led the Work Innovation Lab at Asana, exploring practical, research-driven solutions to modern workplace challenges. In 2025, she launched the Work AI Institute at Glean, partnering with leading experts to help organizations translate AI into better collaboration and real execution. If you have ever left a meeting thinking, “That could’ve been an email,” or “We just lost an hour and gained nothing,” this episode is for you. Rebecca challenges outdated playbooks and gives you a better way to meet, lead, and get things done. Plus, grab your FREE Launch Your Dare Planning System at idareyoupod.com—the worksheets based on Dr. Benjamin Hardy's Future Self framework. Connect with Rebecca: Website: www.rebeccahinds.com
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Episode 210: Dare To Be The Hero Of Your Story with Harriet
Jan 2700:37:23Tap to summarizeWhat happens when you stop trying to fit in and start showing up as yourself? In this episode, I sit down with Harriet—a British singer and songwriter whose voice evokes the timeless spirit of the 1970s. With a sound that resonates across generations, she is fast becoming one of the most compelling new voices in contemporary music. Harriet has built a devoted audience online, with over 100M+ online engagements and a combined social media following of 685,000 fans across Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. In 2025, she completed a sold-out 30-date UK tour, delighting audiences nationwide and further establishing her reputation as a captivating live performer. Her career continues to grow internationally with the recent announcement of her first U.S. tour in early 2026, marking the beginning of her next chapter in America. For tour dates and tickets, go to www.harrietsings.com Harriet is continuing to work on new original material with legendary songwriter John Bettis, co-writer of many of The Carpenters’ biggest hits. This collaboration places her firmly in the lineage of classic songwriting, while showcasing her own artistry to a new generation of fans. Blending heartfelt originals with reimagined classics, Harriet is curating an era for today’s audiences; a sound that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly new. But this isn't just a conversation about music. It's about what it takes to silence the noise, stop comparing yourself to everyone else, and dare to be exactly who you are. Here's what we cover: The turning point when doubt crept onto stage—and how she reclaimed her confidence Why feeling like an imposter means you're actually growing How authenticity beats perfection every single time The power of trusting your gut, even when it's uncomfortable If you've ever felt like you don't belong, like you're not enough, or like you need to be someone else to succeed—this episode is for you. Stop waiting for permission. Stop playing small. Trust your gut and take action. Listen now. Plus, grab your FREE Launch Your Dare Planning System at idareyoupod.com—the worksheets based on Dr. Benjamin Hardy's Future Self framework that we used in Episode 206. Connect with Harriet: Website: harrietsings.com Instagram: @harrietsings Facebook: @Harriet TikTok: @Harriet_music
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