Mindset Episodes
Episodes that explore the psychological factors influencing communication, such as mindset, confidence, and emotional intelligence.
April 15, 2025
197. Prep or Perish: Mastering In-the-Moment Communication (1 of 3)
This three-part miniseries is all about keeping your cool when speaking on the spot.
Feb. 18, 2025
186. Own Your Impact: How to Communicate Your Personal Power
Why good communication starts with tapping into your power.
Guest: Chris Lipp
Feb. 4, 2025
183. Rethinks: How Anxiety Can Fuel Better Communication
Reframe anxiety as a strength and use stress to enhance your communication.
Guest: Kelly McGonigal
Jan. 30, 2025
182. Stop Chasing Time and Start Owning It: Communication, Happiness & Wellbeing
Clarify your purpose — and stop wasting time.
Guest: Cassie Holmes
Jan. 28, 2025
181. Why Happiness is a Direction, Not a Destination: Communication, Happiness & Wellbeing
Why connection is the key to a life well lived.
Guest: Arthur C. Brooks
Jan. 23, 2025
180. Unlocking Your Future Self: Communication, Happiness & Wellbeing
Why creating happiness in the future starts today.
Guest: Hal Hershfield
Jan. 21, 2025
179. Finding Positive in Negative Emotions: Communication, Happiness & Wellbeing
A double definition of happiness — and how to cultivate both parts.
Guest: Laurie Santos
Jan. 7, 2025
177. Don’t Resolve, Evolve: Top 10 Lessons From 2024
Ten essential communication strategies designed to elevate your skills.
Dec. 31, 2024
176. From Stereotypes to Synergy: Communicating Across Generations
Age diversity and cross-generational synergy can transform an organization.
Guest: Bob McCann
Dec. 3, 2024
172. Bring Mindfulness to Your Communication
Mindfulness can transform your communication and your career.
Guest: Marshall Goldsmith
Sept. 26, 2024
Bonus: How to Manage Speaking Anxiety the Think Faster, Talk Smarter Way
Gain control over your speaking and excel in your communication.
June 11, 2024
146. Stress Resets: How to Change Your Internal Dialogue to Communicate Better
Manage stress by adjusting the conversations that we have with ourselves.
Guest: Jenny Taitz
May 21, 2024
143. Adopting a VC Mindset: How to Achieve More by Thinking, and Communicating, Like a Venture Capitalist
Weigh alternatives, make decisions, and move forward without looking back.
Guest: Ilya Strebulaev
April 23, 2024
139. Lose Yourself: The Secret to Finding Flow and Being Fully Present
Boost your productivity, find more joy in your work, and be more present in the moment.
Guest: David Melnikoff
March 5, 2024
132. Lean Into Failure: How to Make Mistakes That Work
Fostering an environment where failure is not feared but embraced.
Guest: Amy Edmondson
Dec. 12, 2023
119. Rethinks: How to Embrace the Benefits of Stress
Channel stress to help your performance and relationships.
Guest: Alia Crum
Nov. 14, 2023
115. Rethinks: How We Set and Achieve Goals
Explore an essential ingredient of human behavior: motivation.
Guest: Szu-chi Huang
Oct. 31, 2023
113. Missing Something? How to Kick FOMO with Conscious Decision-Making
How to conquer one of our greatest fears: the fear of missing out.
Guest: Patrick McGinnis
Oct. 24, 2023
112. From Mistakes to "Missed Takes"
A special episode from Matt Abrahams's Think Faster, Talk Smarter audiobook.
June 20, 2023
95. The Power of No: How Boundaries Help Us Live More Empowered Lives
Saying no empowers us to live the lives we want.
Guest: Vanessa Patrick
June 6, 2023
93. All the Feels: The Personal and Professional Power of Emotional Awareness
Deep connection with others starts by connecting more deeply with ourselves.
Guest: Celine Teoh
April 18, 2023
86. Building Habits: The Key to Lasting Behavior Change
The secret to building habits that stick.
Guest: BJ Fogg
April 4, 2023
84. Quick Thinks: How Others Define Us
Why it's those around you who truly define who you are.
Guest: Brian Lowery
March 28, 2023
83. You Need a Manifesto: How to Communicate Your Convictions
The power of crafting your own personal manifesto.
Guest: Charlotte Burgess-Auburn