Why Speed Is a Byproduct, Not the Goal (with Dawna Ballard)
In this episode, organizational communication professor Dawna Ballard explains her research on chronemics—the study of time in human interaction—and how deliberately slowing down can actually accelerate outcomes. She illustrates this with the Children’s Advocacy Centers model, where regular, slower-paced meetings built trust and enabled faster, more effective child‑protection responses. Ballard distinguishes between "time" (the human‑made schedules and tools we design) and "temporality" (the natural, uncontrollable rhythms of processes like conversations, sleep, and relationships), arguing that designing around temporality leads to smoother, faster results. The conversation also touches on historical shifts in how societies measure time and why speed has become a misplaced primary goal.
3 Brain Tricks For Expanding Attention and Handling Stress
In this solo episode of the Sunlight Tax Podcast, host Hannah Cole shares three brain‑reset strategies for expanding attention and managing stress: taking a purposeful pause by clearing non‑essential tasks, using structured co‑working sessions as accountability to tackle dreaded work,...
Part 3: The Art and Science of Peaking
In this third installment of their "Peaking" series, coaches Steve Magnus and John Marcus dissect the elusive concept of peaking, arguing that it’s less about a magical performance boost and more about eradicating fatigue while preserving fitness. They emphasize the...
Gen Z and Mental Health with Dr. Mary Collins
In this episode of the HR Chat Show, host Bill Banham talks with Dr. Mary Collins, a chartered psychologist and senior leadership coach, about the unique challenges and strengths of Gen Z in the workplace. They discuss how AI is...
How to Resist the Attention Economy — with Bill Burnett and Dave Evans
In this episode, Stanford educators Bill Burnett and Dave Evans discuss how the attention economy—driven by billion‑dollar tech firms—saps our focus and fuels doom‑scrolling. They argue that the antidote isn’t simply unplugging, but designing personal habits and environments that are...
783: How to Take Back Your Evenings, with Guy Winch
In this episode, psychologist and author Guy Winch discusses how work can hijack our evenings through autopilot behavior and rumination, explaining why stress often resurfaces after hours. He outlines practical strategies to break the cycle, such as recognizing and labeling...
Redefining What Efficiency Means in the Age of AI
In this episode, neuroscientist and physician Mitou Steroni explains that true efficiency in the AI era means prioritizing the quality of human output over sheer quantity. She argues that generative AI handles repetitive tasks, freeing brains to engage in deeper,...
The Architecture of Artificial Desire: Schopenhauer and the Algorithm of Envy
In this episode, host explores the philosophical roots of modern consumer desire by linking Arthur Schopenhauer’s concept of the ‘will’ to today’s algorithm-driven envy on social media. The discussion illustrates how curated feeds act like a pawn‑shop window, constantly presenting...
CGI 2026 Meditation #2: Visualization
In this 12‑minute guided meditation, the Clock Global Institute host leads listeners through a visualization exercise that moves from a calm breathing foundation to an imagined walk toward the ocean, engaging all five senses. The practice emphasizes mindful awareness of...
The Leadership Skills That Make Transformation Stick
In this episode, Adi Ignatius and Alison Beard interview Julia Darr, Managing Director and Partner at Boston Consulting Group and founder of BCG’s Behavioral Science Lab, about why more than 70% of organizational transformations fail. Darr explains that failures stem...
Thinking Inside the Box (with David Epstein)
In this EconTalk episode, author David Epstein discusses his new book *Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better*, arguing that modern life overvalues unrestricted freedom while undervaluing the creative boost that smart boundaries provide. He illustrates this with historical...
Lead Better - The Leader’s Antidote for Worry
In this episode of Lead Better, hosts Scott Baker and Mikey explore how leaders can transform worry into productive action. They discuss the psychological distinction between threat monitoring and agency, illustrating the point with surfer Shane Dorian’s rapid return to...
How to Eliminate Self-Doubt Forever & Build Unshakeable Confidence
In this episode, Mel Robbins talks with Dr. Sade Zarai, a behavioral researcher and best‑selling author, about a research‑backed four‑part framework for turning self‑doubt into unshakable confidence. They explore how self‑doubt manifests—through overthinking, perfectionism, people‑pleasing, and more—and why it’s driven...
687: Jim Collins - What To Make of a Life, The 3 Types of Luck, Inflection Points, Cliffs, Encodings, Navigating...
In this episode, Ryan Hawk sits down with renowned author and researcher Jim Collins to discuss his new book, *What to Make of a Life*, exploring concepts like cliffs, fog, encodings, and reflective practices that shape sustained excellence. Collins shares...
What’s the ROI of Your Mother?
In this six‑minute episode of the Gary Vee Audio Experience, Gary Vaynerchuk recounts a heated conversation with a conservative CMO who demanded a concrete ROI for social media, prompting Gary to counter with a tongue‑in‑cheek question about the ROI of...
The Unquantifiable Career: How to Turn Your Contradictions Into Capital?
In this episode, host and guest explore the myth that a successful, irreplaceable career hinges on narrowing down to a hyper‑specific niche. They argue that embracing the contradictions and diverse interests within oneself can actually become a source of unique...
3 Minute Saturday Morning Reset: Why Practical Optimism Is the Ultimate Competitive Advantage
In this three‑minute episode, the host argues that "practical optimism"—the belief that you can succeed if you truly work toward it—is the ultimate competitive advantage. He contrasts genuine optimism with what he calls "toxic positivity" and urges listeners to discard...
What I Learned About Time 🕰️
In this episode, host Jeremy Kaplan chats with time‑management expert Laura Vanderkam about her new book *Big Time*, which reframes time as abundant rather than scarce. Vanderkam introduces the "three‑ring circus" metaphor—career, relationships, and self—to help listeners orchestrate complex lives...
Nobody Else Gets To Decide If You Failed
In this candid episode, the host reflects on the emotional roller‑coaster of entrepreneurship, sharing personal setbacks like firing 35 employees and a marital separation, and how those moments made him feel like a failure despite past successes. He challenges the...
Lovingkindness - Part 1 of Present Heart: The Universal Expressions of Love
In this episode Tara Brach introduces the first of a series on the Brahma Viharas—the four universal expressions of love in Buddhism: loving‑kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity. She explains how these heart qualities are rooted in our neurobiology and...
Communicating with Confidence When You’re Under Pressure
In this episode of Women at Work, leadership coach Muriel Wilkins discusses how to communicate effectively under pressure by prioritizing deep listening, mindfulness, and self‑awareness. She emphasizes that true listening—aimed at understanding rather than merely responding—helps prevent reactive behavior and...
Building Self-Compassion for Failure in the Creative Process
The episode introduces the self‑compassion break, a simple practice for managing stress, disappointment, or creative setbacks. Listeners are guided to recall a modestly challenging situation, acknowledge the suffering, recognize that struggle is a universal human experience, and then extend kindness...
The Architecture of the Unmeasured Mind
In this episode, host explores the legend of the last great cartographer whose maps were celebrated for their hyper‑realistic coastlines, mountains, and rivers, yet intentionally left blank spaces. The discussion delves into the philosophy that a map’s true power lies...
The Procrastination Equation: A 4-Step Fix for Task Delay
In this 11‑minute episode of The Productivity Show, host Tam Pham breaks down the "Procrastination Equation"—four variables (confidence, value, delay, and impulsiveness) that predict whether we’ll tackle or avoid a task. He offers concrete tactics: shrink tasks to boost confidence,...
Finding Good in the Hardest Moments with James Ferguson
In this episode, host Brandon Laws talks with James Ferguson about his new book, *Seek the Good and Celebrate*, which grew out of Ferguson’s 2021 cancer journey. Ferguson shares how the mantra of seeking good and celebrating—even during chemotherapy—led to...
Defining Coaching Success: Philosophy, Boundaries, and Authenticity”
In this episode of The On Coaching Podcast, hosts Steve Magnus and John Marcus explore the foundational elements of sustainable coaching success, focusing on defining a personal coaching philosophy and establishing clear boundaries. They discuss the challenges of transitioning from...
STRESS, SLEEP, AND STRATEGIC STRENGTH
In this episode of A Better Peace, Colonel Kurt Brooker discusses the critical role of sleep, stress, and recovery for warfighters, highlighting how chronic sleep deprivation undermines health and readiness. He explains the physiological differences between deep and REM sleep,...
The Secret to Making the Right Career Decisions with Patty Stonesifer
In this episode of Work Life, host Molly Graham talks with Patty Stonesifer, former senior Microsoft executive and founding CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, about the personal mission statement that guides her career choices. Stonesifer shares her...
537 | Jerome
In this emotionally charged episode, host TK reflects on the sudden death of his longtime friend Jerome, sharing memories of Jerome’s minimalist, complaint‑free outlook and his own struggle to process the loss. Through a listener’s question about confronting grief with...
Harvard Business School Professor: This One Research Study Will Change Your Life and Career
In this episode, Mel Robbins talks with Harvard Business School professor Dr. Leslie K. John about her groundbreaking research on self‑disclosure and the power of "oversharing." John explains that revealing sensitive information—when done strategically—builds trust, improves relationships, and even boosts...
Finding Treasures in the Trash
In this debut episode of "Finding Treasures in the Trash," host Keri Jacobs-Curvetto introduces the show's premise: turning the painful, hidden parts of our lives into sources of growth and meaning. She frames anxiety, depression, and feelings of not belonging...
686: Dr. Nicole LePera (The Holistic Psychologist) - The Hidden Cost of Being Good at Everything, Self-Medicating at 13, Why...
In this episode, host Ryan Hawk interviews Dr. Nicole LePera, the Holistic Psychologist, about her journey from a high‑achieving, self‑medicating teenager to a pioneering therapist who blends mind‑body work. LePera explains why mere awareness isn’t enough for lasting change, emphasizing...
Designing for Kairos: The Distinction Between Speed and Serendipity
In this episode, host and guest explore the concept of kairos—opportune moments—versus chronos, the relentless ticking of clock time, arguing that true wellbeing stems from embracing serendipity rather than merely speeding up or scheduling digital detoxes. They discuss how our...
Atomic Habits Is Brilliant. And Wrong.
In this episode, the host critiques James Clear's bestseller *Atomic Habits*, arguing that while the book’s 1% daily improvement math is sound—yielding roughly a 38% gain over a year—the underlying premise is fundamentally flawed. He contends that the assumption that...
Attention as Defiance: Simone Weil and the Rejection of the Feed
In this episode, host and guest explore Simone Weil’s philosophy of attention as an act of resistance, applying it to today’s digital landscape where algorithms fragment our focus into fleeting, transactional moments. They argue that the true threat isn’t the...
#322 Graziano Cocco Performance Mental Coach - Lessons From Elite Sport for Hospitality Leaders
In this episode, Michael Tinser talks with performance mental coach Graziano Cocco, who blends elite sport psychology with hospitality leadership. Graziano shares his journey from front‑line restaurant work to coaching at Crystal Palace and other professional athletes, explaining how mental...
Boredom: Is It Good For You?
In this episode Wendy Zuckerman and producer Michelle Dang explore the neuroscience and psychology of boredom, interviewing cognitive neuroscientist James Dankert and organizational psychologist Gihan Park. They explain how boredom activates the brain's default mode network and suppresses the salience...
Book Club - Sharon Louden Talks Longevity, Resiliency, and Being a Catalyst for Change
In this episode of Beyond the Studio, host Amanda Adams and Nicole Muller sit down with artist, educator, and author Sharon Louden to discuss her new book, *Last Artist Standing: Living and Sustaining a Creative Life Over 50*. Louden explains...
The Velocity of Emptiness
In this poetic episode, the host reflects on the fleeting, weightless moment when a phone slips from your hand, describing the sudden silence and the terrifying sensation of disconnection that follows the crash. The narrative explores how this brief loss...
The Backwards Law: Why More Self-Improvement Might Be Making Things Worse (with Mark Manson)
In this episode, host Mike Vardy and author Mark Manson explore the paradox of modern self‑improvement, arguing that relentless optimization often signals a hidden belief that we’re not good enough and can actually worsen wellbeing. Manson introduces the "backwards law"—the...
A Wild Chat with Dr Sheldon Solomon on Terror Management Theory
In this episode, Sarah Wilson talks with social psychologist Dr. Sheldon Solomon about Terror Management Theory (TMT), which posits that humanity’s awareness of mortality drives the creation of cultural worldviews, religions, and myths that buffer death anxiety. Solomon explains how...
31 Minutes of Advice for the 20-30 Year Old Who “Needs” A Win
In this 31‑minute episode of the Gary Vee Audio Experience, host Robert Hilmer chats with Gary Vaynerchuk about the power of a "first win" and how early entrepreneurial successes shape mindset. Gary recounts his teenage breakthrough selling baseball cards, emphasizing...
Sarah Walton: Growing Up Poor, Undoing Harmful Stories, Empowering Women
In this episode, host Hannah Cole interviews business coach Sarah Walton, who grew up in poverty with a single mother and later built a multimillion‑dollar career before quitting a corporate job to empower other women. Walton discusses how women are...
Lead Better - Investing in Why People Stay Instead of Worrying About Why They Might Leave
In this episode of Lead Better, Scott Baker and Barbara Deske discuss the strategy of investing in why employees stay rather than obsessing over why they might leave. They highlight that while compensation and role advancement are often cited reasons...
200: 428% and the Show Must Go On: OneStream's Rosa Campagna on Playing the Long Game in Enterprise Sales
In this episode, top OneStream account director Rosa Campagna shares the three pillars of her record‑breaking sales success: building deep client relationships through high emotional intelligence, energizing and aligning internal teams for the "internal sell," and taking a long‑term, multi‑year...
How Adam Grant Uses Data and Intuition to Make Life Decisions
In this episode, new host Molly Graham interviews organizational psychologist Adam Grant to uncover how he makes major life and career decisions without clear data. Grant shares his evolving decision‑making framework—starting with personal interest, then assessing societal impact, unique contribution,...
Worklife with Molly Graham
In this debut episode of TED's Worklife, host Molly Graham reflects on her experiences at Google, Facebook, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, and various startups, framing work as a messy, human endeavor. She introduces the series' focus on the unseen emotional...
#389 - Thinking Scientifically: Why It's Hard, Why It Matters, and a Practical Toolkit
In this episode, host Peter Atiyah explores what it means to think scientifically, why it’s inherently difficult for humans, and how we can improve this skill. He defines scientific thinking as generating hypotheses, testing them against evidence, updating beliefs, and...
Why More Stuff Doesn’t Make You Happier
In this throwback episode of The Happiness Lab, host Dr. Laurie Santos explores why accumulating material possessions rarely leads to lasting happiness. She interviews writer Kate Flanders, who fell into debt buying clothes, books, and gadgets, only to discover that...
1181: What AI Means for the Future of Finance Leadership | Yuval Atsmon, CFO & Sr Partner, McKinsey & Company
In this episode, senior partner and new CFO Yuval Atsmon discusses how AI and shifting client expectations are reshaping finance leadership at McKinsey, a firm that advises the rest of the business world. He explains the need for real‑time visibility,...