Playing the Hand You Are Dealt: Finding Power in Life’s Hardest Moments with John Kippen

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Today’s guest on the Expert Authority Coach Podcast is John Kippen, author of Playing the Hand You Are Dealt, who shares how a brain tumor removal traumatized his facial nerve, leading him to hide for over 12 years before returning to life through performing magic, including at the world famous Magic Castle in Los Angeles.

Kippen explains how he landed a TED Talk focused on treating differences with respect and compassion, recounts a restaurant interaction with a curious child, and discusses asking for opportunities, including performing for Alex Trebek.

LINKS MENTIONED:

John’s Website – http://www.JohnKippen.com

John's Book Playing The Hand You're Dealt - https://amzn.to/4f6G5uJ

John's Ted Talk - https://www.ted.com/talks/john_kippen_being_different_is_my_super_power_magic_saved_my_life

Christine’s Website – http://www.ExpertAuthorityCoach.com

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00:00 Expert Authority Quiz

00:51 Podcast Welcome

01:51 Meet John Kippen

03:20 TED Talk Origin

06:19 Magic Castle Memories

08:21 Childs Honest Question