The Peak of Potential® Podcast with Kevin Baker

Kevin Baker
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The "Peak of Potential" aims to be a view on life you will know and trust. Kevin Baker is a curiosity sherpa connecting the myriad of information of our times in incredible new ways through rich discussions about living our fullest, best life. This podcast is an experience of what is interesting, meaningful, important, and worthy of your time and thought. Kevin is an American-Australian business executive from Buffalo, New York--USA living in the Northern Beaches of Sydney.

  1. 26/09/2024

    Office Politics 2_029

    Kevin Baker Office Politics 2. Welcome back to The Peak of Potential podcast, where today we dive deeper into Office Politics 2, the second part of our series aimed at helping you master the complex dynamics of workplace relationships. I’m your host, Kevin Baker, coming to you from the stunning city of Sydney.  Episode Highlights: Real-World Examples in Office Politics 2 * Understanding the “Chessboard”: Navigating office politics isn’t about playing dirty – it’s about strategic positioning. * Real-World Examples in Office Politics 2: The Sarah Scenario – A practical approach to mastering relationships in the workplace.  * The 10-Step Strategy to Winning (Ethically): From building genuine relationships to managing your reputation like a pro, we cover it all in these office politics strategies * The Technology Factor in Office Politics 2: How digital interactions have added a new layer to office dynamics. Key Takeaways: * Perception is Reality: It’s not enough to do great work; visibility and relationship-building are key. * Ethical Navigation: Playing office politics doesn’t mean compromising your values. * Practical Action Steps: How you can start implementing strategies today. 👤 About Your Host: Kevin Baker Kevin Baker is more than just your podcast host. He’s a business executive, adjunct lecturer, and consultant. Kevin’s career spans decades, and his expertise is trusted by professionals worldwide. His unique global perspective, shaped by his American and Australian business experience makes his advice invaluable for professionals navigating corporate landscapes. An American-Australian with roots in Buffalo, New York, Kevin now calls Sydney home. His unique perspective bridges cultures and industries, offering you a global outlook on professional development. 🚀 Take Your Career to New Heights The “Peak of Potential” podcast is your launchpad for personal and professional growth. We’re here to elevate your performance in: Career advancement and professional navigation.   Business acumen Relationship building Wealth creation Personal development 🔗 Stay Connected  Link Tree All my links in one place * Daily on X * Connect on LinkedIn * Connect with Kevin Baker: Visit Kevin Baker’s Official Website for a wealth of resources and direct interaction with our host. * Stay Informed with Our Newsletters: Sign up for the ‘Ethics and Algorithms Newsletter’ to keep abreast of the digital transformation. * Sign up for “Baker on Business” newsletter. * Join Our Facebook Community: The Kevin Baker Consulting Facebook Page is your go-to social hub for updates on our podcasts, books, courses, and advisory services. 💼 Need Personalised Guidance? Kevin specialises in solving problems for: MId to executive-level professionals, boards, owners.  Team leaders and managers Entrepreneurs Career-focused individuals facing workplace challenges 🎧 Listen Now! Find “The Peak of Potential” podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

    31 min

  2. 31/08/2024

    028_ Office Politics Part 1

    Office Politics Part 1 Kevin Baker Are you ready to master the unwritten rules of the workplace? In our latest episode, we dive deep into the world of office politics – a crucial skill set that can make or break your career. Episode Highlights: Uncover the true meaning of office politics (it’s not what you think!) Discover why political savvy is essential for career advancement Learn practical strategies to navigate office dynamics with finesse Gain insights from real-world examples and expert analysis 👤 About Your Host: Kevin Baker Kevin Baker is not just your average podcast host. He’s a multifaceted professional bringing a wealth of experience to the table: Business Executive at a $140M company Adjunct Lecturer at the University of New South Wales Business School of Information Systems and Technology Management; the Australian Graduate School of Management (MBA).   Consultant specialising in: AI and business analytics Strategy execution Startup advisory Executive success coaching An American-Australian with roots in Buffalo, New York, Kevin now calls Sydney home. His unique perspective bridges cultures and industries, offering you a global outlook on professional development. 🚀 Take Your Career to New Heights The “Peak of Potential” podcast is your launchpad for personal and professional growth. We’re here to elevate your performance in: Career advancement Business acumen Relationship building Wealth creation Personal development 🔗 Stay Connected * Daily on X * Connect with Kevin Baker: Visit Kevin Baker’s Official Website for a wealth of resources and direct interaction with our host. * Stay Informed with Our Newsletters: Sign up for the ‘Ethics and Algorithms Newsletter’ to keep abreast of the digital transformation. * Sign up for “Baker on Business” newsletter. * Join Our Facebook Community: The Kevin Baker Consulting Facebook Page is your go-to social hub for updates on our podcasts, books, courses, and advisory services. 💼 Need Personalized Guidance? Kevin specializes in solving problems for: Mid to executive-level professionals Team leaders and managers Entrepreneurs Career-focused individuals facing workplace challengesProfessional navigation and problem-solving for challenging situations in businesses and careers. 🎧 Listen Now! Find “The Peak of Potential” podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeart Radio Google Podcasts 🔥 Exclusive Opportunity: Kevin Baker Mastermind Advisory Groups Now forming! Don’t miss this chance to join a select group of ambitious professionals. [Learn More] 📞 Ready to Transform Your Career? Leave a message below, and we’ll send you information about our digital courses designed to skyrocket your professional success! Remember, in the world of office politics, knowledge is power. Tune in to arm yourself with the insights you need to thrive in any professional environment.

    20 min

  3. 11/05/2024

    027_Mastermind Your Potential: Unleashing the Power of Peer Advisory Groups

    Mastermind Your Potential: Unleashing the Power of Peer Advisory Groups Introduction: Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Peak of Potential, coming to you from the sunlit shores of the beautiful Northern Beaches of Sydney! Today we’re diving deep into the transformative world of mastermind groups. Join me in order to explore their dynamic structure, the undeniably profound benefits they offer leaders, and how they can significantly accelerate your personal and professional growth. For more information on joining a group, click here.  Key Highlights: Understanding Mastermind Groups: Discover the essence of mastermind groups, and also their historical roots with Napoleon Hill in the 1930s which undoubtedly launched the personal development movement.  Addtionally how they serve as a catalyst for success by fostering mutual support among high-achieving peers. Core Values of Effective Mastermind Groups: Specifically learn about the five core values that enhance the effectiveness of any mastermind group, i.e. including presence, helpfulness, honesty, humility, and fun.  Structure and Functioning: Gain insight into the structured format of our advisory groups, which promotes accountability, brainstorming, and collective problem-solving.  Benefits of Joining a Mastermind Group: Explore the multiple advantages from gaining trusted advisors, expanding your network, to enhancing personal accountability.  Historical and Modern Examples: The Paypal Mafia (Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, Reid Hoffman) and many other mastermind groups have surely propelled individuals to extraordinary success.  How to Join a Mastermind Group: Tips on finding the right group that aligns with your professional field or a diverse group to broaden your perspective.   I was a member of a CEO mastermind group for many years until relocating from the USA.  About: Kevin Baker is an executive in 64 year-old Sydney building and plumbing supply business.  He is an adjunct course convenor and lecturer at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) School of Business. He teaches in the School of Information Systems, Technology, and Management, and also in The Australian Graduate School of Management MBA program. Courses: AGSM 9154 Managing with Digital Technology ZZBU6601 General Analytics Capstone  ZZBU 6508 Analytics and Consulting  Community Engagement: – Connect with Kevin Baker: Visit Kevin Baker’s Official Website https://kevinbakerinc.com for more resources and direct interaction. – Subscribe to Newsletters: Ethics and Algorithms https://ethicsandalgorithms.substack.com/ Baker on Business https://kevinbakeronbusiness.substack.com/ – Join Our Facebook Community: Follow the [Kevin Baker Consulting Facebook Page https://facebook.com/kevinbakerconsulting  for the latest podcast updates and more. –Connect with us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinbakermba/   About the Podcast: Produced by Kevin Baker Consulting in Sydney, the Peak of Potential Podcast is designed to elevate your career, business, and personal growth to new heights. Every episode blends personal experiences, expert advice, and practical strategies to empower you. Peak of Potential Nation Call to Action: Share the wisdom of ‘Mastermind Your Potential’ with your network.

    25 min

  4. 21/01/2024

    026_Wisdom and Wealth 2024

    Wisdom and Wealth 2024: Embark on a journey of self-improvement with ‘The Peak of Potential Podcast,’ your essential guide to thriving in 2024. This episode, titled ‘Wisdom and Wealth 2024,’ features our esteemed host Kevin Baker exploring the transformative role of wisdom in unlocking financial freedom. Discover how overcoming life’s fears can pave your way to prosperity and success. Key Highlights: * Harnessing Wisdom for Wealth Creation: Delve into the intricate relationship between wisdom and wealth. Understand how a deeper comprehension of life’s nuances can fuel your financial and personal growth journey in 2024. * The Power of Mindsets: Learn about the stark contrast between a scarcity mindset, which can tether you to poverty, and an abundance mindset, a catalyst for wealth. This episode offers practical tips to shift your perspective and embrace abundance for lasting financial success. * Exclusive Insights from Kevin’s Inner Circle: Gain access to the ‘Baker on Business Letter,’ a treasure trove of unique business wisdom, personal growth strategies, and exclusive offers on digital courses. Join us for captivating podcasts and interactive Mastermind sessions that can reshape your approach to business and life. Community Engagement: * Connect with Kevin Baker: Visit Kevin Baker’s Official Website for a wealth of resources and direct interaction with our host. * Stay Informed with Our Newsletters: Sign up for the ‘Ethics and Algorithms Newsletter’ to keep abreast of the digital transformation. LinkedIn offers a condensed version for quick insights. * Join Our Facebook Community: The Kevin Baker Consulting Facebook Page is your go-to social hub for updates on our podcasts, books, courses, and advisory services. About The Peak of Potential Podcast: Produced by Kevin Baker Consulting, based in Sydney, our podcast aims to elevate your performance in various life aspects, including career, business, relationships, wealth, and personal growth. Through personal anecdotes, expert dialogues, and actionable tips, we strive to empower you to achieve your highest potential. Call to Action: Help spread the wisdom! Share ‘Wisdom and Wealth 2024’ with friends and colleagues on the path to enlightenment and financial success. Don’t forget to rate and review us on iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio, and Google Podcasts. Your support helps others join our community dedicated to personal and financial excellence. Thank you for joining us on this transformative journey to reach the peak of your potential in 2024!” You can contact Kevin on WhatsAPP or by email at kbaker@kevinbakerinc.com to collaborate on moving from STATUS QUO TO STATUS GROW!  Kevin delvies results and collaborates with businesses to reach the Peak of their Potential in revenue, margin, and profit.

    29 min

  5. 07/04/2023

    025_Entering The Flow State

    Summary:  Entering the flow state is an important element of reaching the peak of our potential and having overall well being.   Thank you for listening to The Peak of Potential Podcast  We are exploring the upper limits in life.  Please review and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher so others can find us! Visit the website to learn more. Thank you for sharing the podcast with others. In this episode you will hear about Kevin’s thinking on: * His return to academia at The University of New South Wales School of Business teaching MBA students in the Australian Graduate School of Management.  He formerly taught at Houghton University in New York-USA. * A review of topics he has been researching, thinking, and writing about. * The main topic in this episode is Kevin’s return to thinking about the relationship of the flow state to peak performance, career success, and reaching the peak of your potential which is what leads to well being in life.Mentioned in this episode: Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Quality of Life Research Center Martin Seligman Positive Psychology HeartMath Connect to Kevin Baker at https://www.kevinbakerinc.com/ www.whatsnewamerica.com  Join the Peak of Potential “On Life” Facebook Group. Kevin Baker’s Notebook Kevin Baker Digital Australia Facebook Page Kevin Baker Consulting Facebook Page The Peak of Potential Podcast is a personal development media publication of Kevin Baker Consulting, an Australian media and consulting group with offices in Sydney.  It focuses on helping listeners to be and do their best to reach their peak performance in various areas of their lives including career, business, relationships, wealth, and personal growth. The podcast provides listeners with strategies, tips, and inspiration to achieve success and live a more fulfilling life.  The host shares pesonal stories and interviews with experts in the field of personal development.

    47 min

  6. 15/01/2023

    024_Kevin Baker’s Weekly Digest 15 January 2023

    Summary:  Kevin Baker’s Weekly Digest 15 January 2023.  Today Kevin shares a digest of what he is thinking and writing about, researching, blogging, reading, and posting on his social media sites.   Thank you for listening to The Peak of Potential Podcast  We are exploring the upper limits in life.  Please review and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher so others can find us! Visit the website to learn more. Thank you for sharing the podcast with others. In this episode you will hear about Kevin’s thinking on: * Health and longevity, iron overload, metabolic syndrome, functional medicine. * When doctors do not listen to you. * Investing in assets as the key to wealth.  This is a summary of a previous podcast for thoswe who missed it. * Kevin Baker Digital live broadcasts he does while traveling around Australia. Mentioned in this episode: #functionalmedicine #DrNaomiParella #Biosense Taking Charge of Your Metabolic Health. Connect to Kevin Baker at https://www.kevinbakerinc.com/ www.whatsnewamerica.com  Join the Peak of Potential “On Life” Facebook Group. Kevin Baker’s Notebook Kevin Baker Digital Australia Facebook Page Kevin Baker Consulting Facebook Page The Peak of Potential Podcast is a personal development media publication of Kevin Baker Consulting, an Australian media and consulting group with offices in Sydney.  It focuses on helping listeners to be and do their best to reach their peak performance in various areas of their lives including career, business, relationships, wealth, and personal growth. The podcast provides listeners with strategies, tips, and inspiration to achieve success and live a more fulfilling life.  The host shares pesonal stories and interviews with experts in the field of personal development.

    31 min

  7. 15/01/2023

    023_The Art of Power: Navigating Leadership 1–Don’t Make the Boss Look Bad

    Summary:  The Art of Power.  Today we begin our first educational series of 2023 learning how to learn the art of power to navigate the world of leadership.  In today’s episode, you will learn what power is, and have your first power lesson.   Please review and rate us us on iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher so others can find us! Visit the website to learn more. Thank you for sharing the podcast with others. In this episode you will learn power lesson 1: * People are insecure.  * People in positons of power in the org chart, family, politics, and community never want to be disempowered by subordinates.  * Make the boss shine; don’t outshine them. Mentioned in this episode: Robert Greene #Galileo #KenBlanchard #StephenCovey #HarvardBusinessReview Connect to Kevin Baker at https://www.kevinbakerinc.com/ Join the Peak of Potential “On Life” Facebook Group. The Peak of Potential Podcast is a personal development media publication of Kevin Baker Consulting, an Australian media and consulting group with offices in Sydney.  It focuses on helping listeners to be and do their best to reach their peak performance in various areas of their lives including career, business, relationships, wealth, and personal growth. The podcast provides listeners with strategies, tips, and inspiration to achieve success and live a more fulfilling life.  The host shares pesonal stories and interviews with experts in the field of personal development.

    24 min

  8. 22/10/2022

    022_Grow Wealthy by Investing in Assets

    Summary:  Today we discuss how to grow wealthy by investing in assets.  Kevin Baker leads the Peak of Potential Nation on the path to wealth, freedom, and living the life you desire.  It starts with changing your mindset from being a wage earnng empliyee to being an investor in assets.  This episode equips the everyday income earner with knowledge how to build assets and wealth.   Please review us on iTunes so others can find us! Visit the website to learn more. Thank you for sharing the podcast with others. In this episode you will learn about wisdom and wealth in 2022: 1. Grow wealthy–Why do you need money? 2. Grow wealthy by investing in assets. Three properties and classifications of assets. 3. Grow wealthy by investing in assets. The difference between income from a job and alternative income. 4. Grow wealthy by investing in assets.  Our expert, Kevin Baker, defines an asset as something that, in the future, can generate cash flow for you. Assets make money. Anything that takes money out of your pocket is a liability.  Kevin is a former CFO who managed the investments of a 900 yearol non-profit.  He has studied the masters of value investing inlcuding Warren Buffet, Seth Klarman’s “Margin of Safety” (which he owns), Bruce Greenwald, Christoper Brown, and others. Wealth Scale Novice/Poor – You’re poor if you have a lot of liabilities and need to keep working to maintain your lifestyle. People can be poor even if they have great income. Unfortunately, most Americans are stuck here most of their lives. Amateur  – You have been investing for a while and own some good assets. If the value of your good assets is more than 50% of your net worth, then you’re firmly in this class. Financial Independence – This should be the goal for everyone. Once the income from good assets, aka passive income, surpasses your expense, you can retire and live life the way you want. Generational Wealth – This is beyond financial independence. You have plenty of income from your investment to keep reinvesting. This way your wealth will keep growing and you can pass it on to the kids. That’s generational wealth. Connect to Kevin Baker at https://www.kevinbakerinc.com/ Join the Peak of Potential “On Life” Facebook Group. The Peak of Potential Podcast is a media publication of Kevin Baker Consulting, an Australian media and consulting group with offices in Sydney.

    42 min
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    The "Peak of Potential" aims to be a view on life you will know and trust. Kevin Baker is a curiosity sherpa connecting the myriad of information of our times in incredible new ways through rich discussions about living our fullest, best life. This podcast is an experience of what is interesting, meaningful, important, and worthy of your time and thought. Kevin is an American-Australian business executive from Buffalo, New York--USA living in the Northern Beaches of Sydney.

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