Mindset Episodes
Episodes that explore the psychological factors influencing communication, such as mindset, confidence, and emotional intelligence.
310
July 30, 2026
310. A Matter of Meaning: What Other People Teach You About Your Communication
"Meaning is about being mindful of the effect you have on other people."
Guest: Brian Lowery
292
May 28, 2026
292. Headspace Habits: Lessons for Calm, Confident Communication
The hidden habits behind calm, confident communicators.
291
May 25, 2026
291. Hello, Stranger: Why Curiosity Beats Charisma Every Time
What keeps us from being more social? Nick Epley calls it a “mind-reading mistake.”
Guest: Nick Epley
290
May 21, 2026
290. Quick Thinks: How to Have Better Conversations About Aging
How can we approach aging with more joy, empathy, and meaningful connection?
Guest: Dr. Kerry Burnight
289
May 18, 2026
289. Better with Age: Why Joy Matters More Than Longevity
A full life isn’t about the quantity of time, but the quality.
Guest: Dr. Kerry Burnight
287
May 11, 2026
287. Give It a Rest to Do Your Best: The Sleep Habits That Catalyze Your Communication
If you want to do your best, you’d better get your rest.
Guest: Dr. Cheri Mah
277
April 2, 2026
277. How Small Choices Shape Better Communication
Real change isn’t about knowing what to do — it’s about actually doing it, one small choice at a time.
Guest: Eric Zimmer
276
March 30, 2026
276. Dead End Goals: Are Your Ambitions Actually Leading You Toward Meaning?
The goals we set often lead us away from the meaning we ultimately seek.
Guest: Arthur C. Brooks
274
March 23, 2026
274. Choose Connection Over Perfection: Why Happiness Starts with Better Communication
How to communicate for deeper connection—and greater happiness.
Guest: Sonja Lyubomirsky
271
March 12, 2026
271. Rethinks: The Key to Lasting Behavior Change
The secret to building habits that stick.
Guest: BJ Fogg
270
March 9, 2026
270. Make Belief: The Mindset Shifts That Make Your Communication Stronger
Why beliefs can either cap our potential or push us toward possibility.
Guest: Nir Eyal
266
Feb. 23, 2026
266. Your Brain Has Too Many Tabs Open: Managing the Voice in Your Head
How to turn down the chatter of negative self-talk.
Guest: Ethan Kross
265
Feb. 19, 2026
265. Complexity to Connection: Humanizing High-Stakes Communication
How to turn complexity into connection through clear communication.
Guests: Jonathan Berek , Phil Polakoff
264
Feb. 16, 2026
264. Show Your Receipts: Communicating in a Post-Truth World
Why curiosity is the best way to start a conversation.
Guest: Fareed Zakaria
260
Feb. 2, 2026
260. From Role To Soul: The Four Ingredients For Mastering Meaning
Why your best life isn’t about having the right answers, but about asking the right questions.
Guests: Bill Burnett , Dave Evans
Jan. 6, 2026
254. Start Fresh: How Framing, Timing, and Talk Can Improve Your Finances
How to have more open conversations about money.
Guest: Wendy De La Rosa
Nov. 4, 2025
240. Belief It or Not: How to Rewrite the Narratives That Hold You Back
How to identify and rewrite the limiting beliefs holding you back.
Guest: Muriel Wilkins
Oct. 14, 2025
235. Refine, Reframe, Repeat: Make Your Communication a Slam Dunk
The road to mastery is paved with small improvements every day.
Guest: Chiney Ogwumike
Sept. 29, 2025
232. Pause, Don’t Panic: Finding Calm in High-Stakes Moments
To connect with others, you have to get out of your own head.
Guest: Dan Harris
July 15, 2025
216. Wired for Words: A Neuroscientist’s Guide to Influence
Understanding your audience's psychology is the key to crafting communication that resonates.
Guest: Emily Falk
July 1, 2025
213. Rethinks: Building Trusting Relationships Through Communication
How to turn doubt and suspicion into hopefulness and trust.
Guest: Jamil Zaki
May 15, 2025
203. No Script, No Problem: Final Secrets to Speaking Under Pressure (Bonus)
Stay sharp, sound confident, and speak with impact — even when you're put on the spot.
May 13, 2025
202. Own Your Brand: How to Communicate with Presence and Impact
The power of creating the reputation you want to have.
Guest: Lorraine K. Lee
April 22, 2025
199. Blunder Pressure: Mastering In-the-Moment Communication (3 of 3)
This three-part miniseries is all about keeping your cool when speaking on the spot.