The SMARTA Podcast

Hosted by Sonia Marta, The SMARTA Podcast features TED speakers, bestselling authors, keynote speakers, podcasters, Harvard Law lecturers and doctors of philosophy. The show provides you with all the scientifically based tools to start your journey to success. Take control of your life starting today with industry-leading experts' daily habits and the right goals you can implement today in your routine. Sonia is the Amazon bestselling co-author of 'Women Leading the Way' an award-winning author and podcaster. Find out more at www.soniamarta.com

The SMARTA Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Sonia Marta, with 98 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Sonia Marta hosts The SMARTA Podcast, a education show with 98 episodes published.

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  Episode #101

  #101: Being human is your ultimate competitive advantage in the AI era! With Bryan Kramer

  Aug 18, 202627 min

  If you are relying on corporate buzzwords, rigid sales scripts, and AI automation to build your brand, your business is already dead. Welcome back to The SMARTA Podcast ! In Episode 101, we are tearing down the myth of corporate perfectionism and unlocking why being human is your ultimate competitive advantage. I am joined by Bryan Kramer, legendary speaker, strategist, and author of H2H: Human to Human . What you will learn in this episode: Why there is no B2B or B2C, there is only Human to Human (H2H). The 3 Pillars of modern leadership: Simplicity, Empathy, and Imperfection. How Apple and Amazon take complex processes and make them simple. Why "overnight success” is a lie and how to create crowdworthy ideas. How to become "delightfully disruptive" in a noisy digital world. Who is Bryan Kramer? Bryan Kramer is a renowned keynote speaker, executive coach, and bestselling author who sparked the global "Human to Human" (H2H) movement. Having led a successful marketing agency for 25 years, he has helped thousands of leaders simplify their communication and humanize their brands. Connect with Bryan on LinkedIn or visit bryankramer.com . In this episode: 00:00 - Welcome 01:34 - The 3 Pillars: Simplicity, Empathy, & Imperfection 02:36 - Why Companies Forget Emotion & Human Connection 03:26 - The Power of Simplicity: Apple, Adidas, & Amazon 04:27 - Why Humans Complicate Everything 06:25 - Embracing Imperfection & Building Real Confidence 08:18 - Killing Corporate Buzzwords & Silicon Valley Jargon 10:02 - What H2H Means for Personal Branding in the AI Era 15:18 - The Myth of Overnight Success & Crowdworthy Ideas 21:29 - Becoming "Delightfully Disruptive" 23:43 - Rapid Fire Questions & Life-Changing Books If this episode inspired you to simplify your message, take a screenshot right now and share it to your Instagram Story! Tag me and Bryan, and let us know your biggest takeaway. Subscribe to keep growing 1% SMARTA every week!

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  Episode #100

  The 100: How to Unlock Your True Potential

  Aug 15, 20261h 4m

  If you are competing with AI on productivity, you have already lost. Welcome to the 100th episode of The SMARTA Podcast ! Today, we are breaking down why human potential is your only real competitive advantage. I am joined by my very first guest, Andrew Bryant, who returns to discuss his new book, Potentialize . What you will learn: The Ignite framework to unlock potential. Why getting out of your comfort zone is terrible advice. How to use AI to amplify human creativity, not replace it. The Goldilocks zone of challenge and support. Who is Andrew Bryant? Andrew is the world's leading expert on self-leadership, a global keynote speaker, and an executive coach. His latest book, Potentialize , teaches leaders how to thrive in the age of AI. Discover more on Andrew Bryant's Speaker Page . In this 100th MILESTONE Episode: 00:00 - 100th Episode Intro 03:04 - Redefining Potential & AI 06:40 - The COW Formula (Capacity, Opportunity, Willingness) 12:05 - The IGNITE Framework Explained 19:15 - Expanding Your Comfort Zone 30:10 - Humans and AI: The Next 10 Years 40:30 - What It Actually Takes to Be a Leader 46:12 - Embracing Stoicism & Adaptability 52:30 - The First Step for Graduates 1:01:08 - Final Advice: Be the Driver of Your Life Screenshot this milestone episode and share it to your story! Tag me @soniamartaauthor and Andrew @selfleadership and let us know your biggest takeaway. Subscribe to keep growing 1% smarter every day! Watch on YouTube: The SMARTA Podcast Playlist https://www.youtube.com/@soniamartaauthor Learn more about Sonia Marta: www.soniamarta.com Follow Sonia on Instagram @soniamartaauthor and connect via linktr.ee/soniamartauthor

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  Episode #99

  The Ultimate 2026 Reset to Rewire Your Nervous System with Angus Nelson

  Aug 14, 20261h 2m

  If you tell me you are completely fearless, you are a liar. Because fear isn't something to run from, it is an invitation to your ultimate potential! Welcome back to The SMARTA Podcast . Today, we are having a raw, unfiltered conversation about why you need to stop waiting for someone else to pick you and finally give yourself permission to be great. I am sitting down with executive coach and author Angus Nelson to unpack why most modern leadership problems are actually just nervous system dysregulation in disguise. What you will learn in this episode: Why experiencing "imposter syndrome" simply means you already belong in the room. The "Nothingness Principle": How having nothing to prove, lose, or gain makes you the most powerful person in the room. Why you need to be a "lighthouse, not a tugboat" in your relationships. How to stop managing your time and start regulating your energy. Who is Angus Nelson? Angus Nelson is an executive coach, keynote speaker, and the author of The Neuro Resilient Leader . Based in Lisbon, Portugal, he helps high-performing founders and leaders regulate their nervous systems to operate from a place of true stability and personal power. You can find his work at angusnelson.com. YouTube Timestamps & Chapters: 00:00 - Why You Should Listen to Today’s Pod 02:09 - Permission, Process, & Invitation 03:16 - Stop Waiting to Be Picked 09:24 - The Danger of Isolation & Dysregulation 12:57 - The "Nothingness Principle" 23:58 - Leadership is a Nervous System Problem 41:53 - Imposter Syndrome Means You Belong 47:24 - Why Fear is an Invitation 01:04:52 - Be a Lighthouse, Not a Tugboat If this conversation helped you reframe your fear, screenshot this episode right now and share it to your Instagram Story! Tag me and Angus, and let us know what you are giving yourself permission to do today. Don't forget to hit subscribe so you never miss a conversation that helps you grow 1% smarter every day. Watch on YouTube: The SMARTA Podcast Playlist https://www.youtube.com/@soniamartaauthor Learn more about Sonia Marta: www.soniamarta.com Follow Sonia on Instagram @soniamartaauthor and connect via linktr.ee/soniamartauthor

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  Episode #98

  How to Communicate Like a Leader with Todd Cherches

  Aug 12, 202654 min

  What if the only thing keeping you from your dream job is the courage to walk up to a stranger on an airplane? Today, we are breaking down why "Visual Leadership" is the ultimate competitive advantage in an era where attention spans are plummeting. I am joined by Todd Cherches, an executive coach, NYU and Columbia University professor, and the author of Visual Leadership . Todd shares his incredible origin story, from a 24-year-old taking a terrifying leap of faith to approach the President of NBC on a flight, to surviving a string of terrible bosses in the TV industry. If you want to know how to solve a multi-million dollar corporate problem using nothing but a 30-second sketch on a napkin, this episode is for you. What you will learn in this episode: Why you should Expect the Unexpected and be "prepared to be unprepared". The ACR Framework (Attention, Comprehension, Retention) and why visual thinking works. How to use the "Pizza Slice Approach" to navigate office politics and influence stakeholders. The "4 Gs of Leadership" (Genuineness, Generosity, Graciousness, Gratitude). Why you should stop trying to be the hero of your own stories. Todd Cherches is the CEO of BigBlueGumball, a management and leadership consulting firm. He is an executive coach, a TEDx speaker, and an award-winning adjunct professor at NYU and Columbia University. His book, Visual Leadership , teaches leaders how to use visual thinking to communicate more effectively. Connect with Todd on LinkedIn to learn more about his coaching. In this episode: 00:00 - Welcome 02:51 - Todd: Expect the Unexpected 03:22 - The Airplane Pitch: Meeting the President of NBC 08:14 - What is Visual Leadership & The ACR Framework 13:40 - A Love Letter to Horrible Bosses 17:40 - Are You in the Right Seat on the Right Bus? 22:00 - The Multi-Million Dollar Napkin Sketch 24:52 - Overcoming the "I Can't Draw" Syndrome 28:51 - The 10 Types of Visual Thinking 34:20 - The Pizza Slice Approach for Influencing People 38:22 - Stop Being the Hero of Your Own Stories 42:04 - Why Critical Thinking is Dying in the Gen Z Era 46:33 - Advice to His 18-Year-Old Self: Fail Faster 50:11 - The 2 Books That Changed Todd’s Life 52:23 - Final Advice: The 4 Gs of Servant Leadership If you loved Todd's advice to "Be prepared to be unprepared," take a screenshot of this episode right now and share it to your Instagram Story! Tag me and Todd, and tell us one bad boss experience that actually made you a better leader. Don't forget to hit subscribe so you never miss a conversation that helps you grow 1% smarter every day.

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  Episode #97

  If you aren't scared, you aren't growing. Let Rob Swannie explain.

  Aug 8, 202651 min

  If you aren't waking up feeling absolutely scared to death about your goals, you are not evolving! Today, we are breaking down why putting technology before human connection will destroy your team. I am joined by Rob Swannie, a manufacturing and cybersecurity veteran who proves that empathy and trust will always outlast AI. What you will learn: Why the "3 T's" must always be Trust, Teams, and Tech—in that exact order. How to survive the AI revolution by upskilling and keeping a "human in the loop". Why true company culture is simply what people do when nobody is looking. The 15-minute morning hydration and gratitude routine that guarantees unstoppable energy. Who is Rob? Rob Swannie is a technology leader, former musician, and author of Leading Like a Human: Building High-Functioning Teams by Putting People First . Grab his book to learn how to lead without a title and build cohesive units. In this episode: 00:00 - Welcome 02:31 - Trust, Simplicity & Consistency 03:26 - The 3 T's: Why Tech Comes Last 11:13 - AI's Impact & Upskilling Humans 17:07 - Empathy: Everyone is Carrying a Brick 20:56 - You Don't Need a Title to Lead 29:34 - What Company Culture Actually Means 39:33 - Why Being "Scared Sh*tless" is the Goal 43:01 - 2 Books Every Leader Must Read 52:04 - 3 Daily Habits for Peak Energy Take a screenshot, tag me, and tell us how you're leading like a human today! Subscribe now to grow 1% smarter every day.

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