John O’Brien has been a business owner for decades, yet still had a “Wait… me?” reaction to being called an entrepreneur. He joins host Michi Lantz to unpack what keeps experts invisible, why marketing feels loaded in helping professions, and how leaders build better teams by focusing on the how, not just the what. Civility included.

Dr. John O’Brien is a psychologist, professional speaker, executive coach, and author based in Portland, Maine. John’s work focuses on helping people and organizations bring more civility, calm, and compassion into everyday life. He is the author of “Rudeness Rehab: Reclaiming Civility in the Workplace and Your Home Space”, a book that blends humor, heart, and science to explore how we can stay grounded and kind-even when stress runs high. John’s engaging style and practical insights have made him a trusted voice on emotional well-being, communication, and personal resilience.

Connect with Dr. John O’Brien
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmobrienphd
Website: https://activatesuccess.org/
Website: https://rudenessrehab.com/

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Credits:
Producer: Michi Lantz
Editor: Michi Lantz
Executive Producer: Danny Iny

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