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The Build on Strength Show

The Build on Strength Show

By Josh Newton

The Build on Strength Show is a podcast that inspires professionals to find their passion and do their best work. Josh Newton an assessment expert, consultant and part of the development team for the MPACT Assessment has conversations with his friends, family, and colleagues about their journey to answer two questions: Who am I? and What am I meant to do?
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Interview: Dr. John Stahl-Wert - International Best-selling Author and Leadership Expert - #019

The Build on Strength ShowDec 14, 2017

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The Fear of Getting Started w/ Abigail Yocca - #061

The Fear of Getting Started w/ Abigail Yocca - #061

In this week's episode I talk to my sister about the fears that most people experience when starting something new.

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Oct 17, 201838:52
Next Steps w/ Josh Newton (AKA Me...) - #060

Next Steps w/ Josh Newton (AKA Me...) - #060

Summary 

In this episode I talk about 3 things to keep in mind as you take the next steps in making a positive change in your life.

Oct 10, 201804:50
Imposter Syndrome w/ Tyler Yocca - #059

Imposter Syndrome w/ Tyler Yocca - #059

In this week's episode I talk about Imposter Syndrome with my brother-in-law, Tyler Yocca. We'll get into what it is, how everyone feels like an imposter sometimes and some suggestions on how to move passed the feeling.

P.S. I'm playing with this idea of bringing in people from life to talk about a subject. Let me know what you think of the format. Do you like it? What would you change? I want to hear from you!
Oct 04, 201812:56
Update Show - What I've Been Up To the Past 3 Months - #058

Update Show - What I've Been Up To the Past 3 Months - #058

A little update on what's been going on with me...
Oct 04, 201806:03
Welcome to the Build on Strength Show!

Welcome to the Build on Strength Show!

Welcome to the Build on Strength Show!
Oct 04, 201802:20
Interview: Mike Newman Pt 2 - Being true to yourself in business, sharing a great experience with his dad through work, and keeping up with the internet - #057

Interview: Mike Newman Pt 2 - Being true to yourself in business, sharing a great experience with his dad through work, and keeping up with the internet - #057

In this episode, I continue my interview with Mike Newman, the Managing Editor for the website / newsletter / online store Cool Material. If you haven't listened to the first part of this interview, I highly encourage you to go back to episode 56 and listen to part 1.

In part 2, we talk about being true to yourself in business, sharing a great experience with his dad through work, the history of the world according to facebook and keeping up with the internet.
Apr 11, 201830:13
Interview: Mike Newman Pt 1 - What makes you happy and family dynamics - #056

Interview: Mike Newman Pt 1 - What makes you happy and family dynamics - #056

In this episode, I interview Mike Newman, the Managing Editor for the website / newsletter / online store Cool Material. We talk about his journey, chasing what makes you happy, and family dynamics.
Apr 04, 201822:43
Interview: Mike Bledsoe Pt 2 - Relationships, Business, Purpose - #055

Interview: Mike Bledsoe Pt 2 - Relationships, Business, Purpose - #055

In this episode, I continue my interview with Mike Bledsoe, one of the co-hosts of the popular strength and conditioning podcast, Barbell Shrugged and host of his own podcast, The Bledsoe Show. We get into topics like relationships, running your own business, and being purpose driven.
Apr 02, 201829:52
Interview: Mike Bledsoe - The Navy, Fitness, and Podcasting - #054

Interview: Mike Bledsoe - The Navy, Fitness, and Podcasting - #054

🎧 Listen Time: 22:30 | In this episode, I interview Mike Bledsoe, one of the co-hosts of the popular strength and conditioning podcast, Barbell Shrugged and host of his own podcast, The Bledsoe Show. From the Navy, to IT, Exercise Science, CrossFit, and Podcasting, we'll talk about Mike's journey, his his 'why' and how he makes that a daily part of his life.
Mar 28, 201822:30
Being Intentional - Discovery doesn't have to be random - #053

Being Intentional - Discovery doesn't have to be random - #053

🎧 Listen Time: 6:21 | It's really common to receive advice to try new things and go on adventures. It seems like the sense of adventure and exploring the world and its possibilities is popular as each generation hits their 20s. But what are you learning from these adventures? 🤔
Mar 23, 201806:20
Assessments - Should you take just one? (6:57) - #052

Assessments - Should you take just one? (6:57) - #052

If you search the internet for personality assessments, you won't find a shortage of results. I've found that a lot of people aren't quite sure where to start or which ones to take. I'll go over a few of my favorites, the results they give, and why I recommend them to people.
Mar 12, 201806:57
Working with Others - How self-awareness helps those around you - #051

Working with Others - How self-awareness helps those around you - #051

It's natural to be focused on yourself when you're thinking about self-awareness and understanding strengths but there are a lot of benefits to those around you. In this episode, I'll go over some to the benefits for other people and how knowing yourself helps you communicate, interact, and work with those around you.
Mar 12, 201806:33
Your DNA - A practical example. - #050 (8:33)

Your DNA - A practical example. - #050 (8:33)

I've talked about DNA in the past and what I think has been missing from that topic is an example of how that looks in practice. In this episode, I want to give a practical example of how your DNA may or may not be a fit for an organization or a role.
Mar 12, 201808:33
Job Hopping - Is it a good thing or a bad thing? - #049 (5:45)

Job Hopping - Is it a good thing or a bad thing? - #049 (5:45)

In this episode, I continue the series on symptoms of operating outside of your strengths. I'll explore whether job hopping is a good thing or a bad thing and make some suggestions for both the job hopper and their potential employer.
Mar 02, 201805:45
Harvey Goldberg Pt 2 - Managing Your Triggers to Get the Results You Want - #048

Harvey Goldberg Pt 2 - Managing Your Triggers to Get the Results You Want - #048

Summary

In this episode, I continue my interview Harvey Goldberg, a Vistage Chair and speaker who's talk on triggers inspired my first triggers episode a few months ago. In part 2, we will talk about identifying other people's trigger themes and how you can manager your triggers to get the results you want.

Transcript

It is Wednesday February 28th and I'm Josh Newton.

Welcome to the I'm Josh Newton Show where it is all about putting your potential into practice. Today we're going to continue our interview with Harvey Goldberg. And in part 2 here we're going to talk more about triggers. One of the big pieces of advice that Harvey gives here is how to identify somebody's trigger theme just by spending some time with them and paying attention to how they react in certain situations.

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Feb 28, 201820:59
Harvey Goldberg Pt 1 - Your Triggers: What Ticks You Off and What Makes You Tick - #047

Harvey Goldberg Pt 1 - Your Triggers: What Ticks You Off and What Makes You Tick - #047

Summary

In this episode, I interview Harvey Goldberg, a Vistage Chair and speaker who's talk on triggers inspired my first triggers episode a few months ago. In part 1, we will talk about Harvey's background, how he got into doing this talk and why your 'Trigger Theme' helps you bring value to those around you.

Transcript

It is Friday February 23rd and I'm Josh Newton.

Welcome to the I'm Josh Newton Show where it is all about putting your potential into practice. Today we have another interview. This interview is going to be with Harvey Goldberg Harvey is a Vistage chair and a vistage speaker and he is the person who actually introduced me to this concept of triggers. The first episode that I did on triggers was one of my most popular and it was one of the most responded to episodes I ever had when I was primarily doing things on Anchor and I got tons of call-ins about this and lots of really great question. So I decided to reach out to Harvey and see if he'd be willing to do an in
Feb 26, 201824:27
Loving What You Do - Do You Feel Fulfilled at Work? - #046

Loving What You Do - Do You Feel Fulfilled at Work? - #046

Symptom number five is the exact opposite of symptom number four. Instead of not accomplishing things, you have actually found something you are good at and can make money doing, but do you love it? At the end of the day when you hit the mark and accomplish everything you needed to for that day, does it feel like you accomplished something meaningful?
Feb 23, 201805:60
Not Crushing It - Do Your Efforts Map to Your Results? - #045

Not Crushing It - Do Your Efforts Map to Your Results? - #045

Ep 45: Not Crushing It - Does Your Effort Map to Your Results? (4:29)
Feb 21, 201804:30
Abilities vs Roles - Looking Beyond Typical Job Roles. - #044

Abilities vs Roles - Looking Beyond Typical Job Roles. - #044

Ep 44: Abilities vs Roles - Looking Beyond Typical Job Roles (5:13) • Ep 44: Abilities vs Roles - Looking Beyond Typical Job Roles (5:13)
Feb 21, 201805:14
Your Comfort Zone - What Is it Costing You? - #043

Your Comfort Zone - What Is it Costing You? - #043

Ep 43: Your Comfort Zone - What Is it Costing You?
Feb 21, 201803:10
Relationships - Are They Helping or Hindering You? - #042

Relationships - Are They Helping or Hindering You? - #042

Ep 42: Relationship - Are They Helping or Hindering You?

Feb 21, 201806:34
Hoping for Problems - Symptoms Pt 3 - #041

Hoping for Problems - Symptoms Pt 3 - #041

Ep 41: Hoping for Problems - Symptoms Pt 3 • Ep 41: Hoping for Problems - Symptoms Pt 3
Feb 21, 201805:33
Doug Wilson Pt 2 - Inter-generational Friendships - #040

Doug Wilson Pt 2 - Inter-generational Friendships - #040

Ep 40: Interview w/ Doug Wilson Pt 2

Feb 21, 201830:16
Doug Wilson Pt 1 - Operating a 'thought studio' and why people aren't resources - #039

Doug Wilson Pt 1 - Operating a 'thought studio' and why people aren't resources - #039

Ep 39: Interview w/ Doug Wilson

Feb 21, 201822:46
Symptoms Pt 2 - Are You Operating Out of Your Strengths? - #038

Symptoms Pt 2 - Are You Operating Out of Your Strengths? - #038

The Dreaded Monday (Symptoms Pt 2) - Are you operating out of your strengths?

Feb 07, 201805:57
Symptoms Pt 1 - Are You Operating Out of Your Strengths? - #037

Symptoms Pt 1 - Are You Operating Out of Your Strengths? - #037

Symptoms Ep 1 - Are you operating out of your strengths?

Feb 02, 201807:21
Failure - It's All a Matter of Perspective - #036

Failure - It's All a Matter of Perspective - #036

Failure - It's All a Matter of Perspective (3:30)
Jan 31, 201803:31
The Process - Every Step Matters - #035

The Process - Every Step Matters - #035

The Process - Every Step Matters (3:37)
Jan 29, 201803:37
Your DNA - What Were You Designed to Do? - #034

Your DNA - What Were You Designed to Do? - #034

Summary

What were you designed to do? If you can uncover and get clear on the natural set of abilities and talents that you have, your DNA or design, your options become clear. I talk about why this important and give a simple example from the animal kingdom.

Jan 27, 201804:14
Quick update - a question!

Quick update - a question!

Thursday update and a question for you!
Jan 25, 201803:08
Next Steps - How to Get Started - #033

Next Steps - How to Get Started - #033

Next Steps - How to Get Started (4:26)

Jan 25, 201805:22
Stop Waiting - What Are You Putting Off? - #032

Stop Waiting - What Are You Putting Off? - #032

Stop Waiting - What Are You Putting Off? (3:27 • So much training!
Jan 24, 201804:56
Pattern Interrupts - Resetting Your Negative Behaviors - #031

Pattern Interrupts - Resetting Your Negative Behaviors - #031

Summary

We all have negative patterns of behavior. These are often ingrained in us from bad experiences or just plain repetition. To stop these patterns, we need to have a way to interrupt them and reset ourselves so that we can make better conscious decisions.


Jan 19, 201804:33
Overextending Your Strengths - When a Strength Can Become a Weakness - #030

Overextending Your Strengths - When a Strength Can Become a Weakness - #030

Summary

Sometimes your strength overextended is your biggest weakness. There are a couple of ways that this issue can come up. I'll explore a couple of scenarios you should look out for.

Jan 17, 201805:40
Auditing Yourself - Are You Someone Else's Loser Friend? - #029

Auditing Yourself - Are You Someone Else's Loser Friend? - #029

Summary

The saying is true, you are the average of your 5 closest friends. But before you start auditing that group and deciding who you might want to drop, it's important to take a good look at yourself. Are you adding value to and increasing the average of your group or are you attracting negative people because you're the same way?

Jan 15, 201803:36
The Cycle of Belief - How to Challenge Your Assumptions and Shift Your Mindset - #028

The Cycle of Belief - How to Challenge Your Assumptions and Shift Your Mindset - #028

Summary

We are constantly in a cycle that most of us are unaware of. Our actions lead to results and then results are the foundation for our beliefs. What if we want to change the way we believe and ultimately change our actions? I talk about where in the cycle we can make a change that will affect everything else.


Jan 14, 201803:27
Assumptions - What Do You Believe That is Holding You Back? - #027

Assumptions - What Do You Believe That is Holding You Back? - #027

Summary

We have a lot of assumptions. You might call these presuppositions that often make the foundation of our world view. The issue is that a lot of people have assumptions about themselves that aren't true and are keeping them from putting their potential into practice and operating from their strengths.

Jan 12, 201802:52
The Process of Elimination - Figuring Out What You Don't Want to Do - #026

The Process of Elimination - Figuring Out What You Don't Want to Do - #026

Summary

For some people, discovering their passion or their calling is less about identifying the single thing they want to focus on and more about figuring out what they don't want to do. Seeing as it is Monday, I want to encourage and motivate you by letting you know that if this where you, you're not alone and you aren't on the wrong path!

Jan 10, 201802:58
Finding the Work You Were Meant to Do - A Simple Tool - #025

Finding the Work You Were Meant to Do - A Simple Tool - #025

Summary

Find the work that you were meant to do is more about paying attention and being honest with yourself than anything else. But sometimes a framework or a template for identifying those things helps put certain opportunities into perspective.

Jan 05, 201803:01
Thinking vs Doing - Your Body's Ability to Influence Your Thinking - #024

Thinking vs Doing - Your Body's Ability to Influence Your Thinking - #024

Summary

You may not realize it, but your physical actions have much more influence over your thinking than you realize. You'll hear a basic example of how this works and we'll apply it to a situation that a lot of people have experienced.

Jan 02, 201803:19
Triggers - What They Say About Who You Are - #023

Triggers - What They Say About Who You Are - #023

Summary

What do your triggers say about you? Everyone has them, real situations and things that send you to a bad place. Understanding what it is that triggers you is an important part of your journey towards self-awareness.

Dec 29, 201702:07
Specialists vs Generalists - Which One Are You? - #022

Specialists vs Generalists - Which One Are You? - #022

Summary

Are you a specialist or a generalist? We tend to romanticize the idea and the stories of specialists. But, in a world where technology dominates our lives, generalist have the advantage and the ability to innovate by bringing together disparate skills and abilities in unique ways.

Dec 27, 201702:07
Saying 'Thank You' - Accepting Compliments and Learning About Yourself - #021

Saying 'Thank You' - Accepting Compliments and Learning About Yourself - #021

Summary

It may seem like a simple thing to do, but so many people have trouble saying thank you when receiving a compliment. I talk about why it's important to accept and pay attention to the compliments that we receive.

Dec 27, 201702:07
Nature vs Nurture - How Hardwiring and Environment Come Together - #020

Nature vs Nurture - How Hardwiring and Environment Come Together - #020

Summary

Are you strengths based on nature, your hardwiring, or nurture, your environment? I'll give you my thoughts and an example that I think sums it up nicely.

Dec 19, 201704:30
Interview: Dr. John Stahl-Wert - International Best-selling Author and Leadership Expert - #019

Interview: Dr. John Stahl-Wert - International Best-selling Author and Leadership Expert - #019

Summary

An on the road interview with International Best-Selling Author and leadership expert, Dr. John Stahl-Wert. We talk about why self-awareness is hard and some of John's strengths.

Dec 14, 201714:49
Mental Stamina - What Is It and How Do We Use It? - #018

Mental Stamina - What Is It and How Do We Use It? - #018

Summary

Mental Stamina - What is it and how do we use it? I talk about the idea of mental stamina and how not relying on your innate abilities may be causing you to use it up.

Dec 14, 201702:19
Mitigating Weaknesses - How Do You Deal with Your Weaknesses? - #017

Mitigating Weaknesses - How Do You Deal with Your Weaknesses? - #017

Summary

I talk a lot about focusing on your strengths instead of your weaknesses but this doesn't mean that you can ignore them. What do you do about them then? I talk about a few ways to handle your weaknesses without trying to improve them or turn them into strengths.

Dec 13, 201703:01
Head Trash - Negative Beliefs Are Keeping You From Winning - #016

Head Trash - Negative Beliefs Are Keeping You From Winning - #016

Summary

A lot of people have a single voice that is constantly telling them who they are and what they can do. That voice is their own. Negative self talk is something almost everyone deals with and it is keeping you from being you.

Dec 12, 201701:21
Redefining Humility - What does it mean to you? - #015

Redefining Humility - What does it mean to you? - #015

Summary

Humility is often taken to mean thinking less of yourself. I want to propose a new definition of humility.

Dec 08, 201701:53
Self-Awareness - It's Not a Silver Bullet - #014

Self-Awareness - It's Not a Silver Bullet - #014

Summary

Self-awareness is NOT a silver bullet or a shortcut.

Dec 07, 201701:60