Episodes

April 3, 2025

Anne-Laure Le Cunnf on Tiny Experiments: Redefining Success in a Goal…

Anne-Laure Le Cunff discusses how to move beyond traditional goal-setting by running small, iterative experiments that foster curiosity, learning, and personal growth.

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March 31, 2025

Madeline Mann on Reverse the Search: Turning Job Seeking into Job Sho…

Madelin Mann discusses how to shift from job seeking to job shopping by focusing on networking, standing out in interviews, and negotiating with confidence.

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March 27, 2025

Ximena Vengeochea on The Life Audit: How to Reevaluate Your Goals and…

Ximena Vengeochea discusses how to use the Life Audit process to reflect, discover your true desires, and create actionable steps to build the life you truly want.

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March 24, 2025

Elizabeth Lotardo on Leading Yourself: How to Find Purpose in Your Cu…

Elizabeth Lotardo discusses how to find meaning in your current job by shifting your perspective, managing energy, and focusing on the things you can control.

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March 20, 2025

Andrew Brodsky on Mastering Successful Virtual Communication

Andrew Brodsky shares actionable tips for improving virtual communication using the PING framework.

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March 17, 2025

Jenny Wood on Wild Courage: How to Overcome Fear and Unlock Your Pote…

Jenny Wood shares how to tap into wild courage by reframing fear and taking bold, decisive action toward the life and career you want.

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March 13, 2025

Oliver Burkeman on Embracing Limits and Making Time for What Matters

I’m excited to welcome Oliver Burkeman back to the show to discuss his new book, Meditations for Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts . You can find his previous conversation on the sh...

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March 10, 2025

Ximena Vengoechea on Listening Like You Mean It for Better Productivi…

I’m excited revisit this conversation with Ximena Vengoechea to the show to discuss her book, Listen Like You Mean It: Reclaiming the Lost Art of True Connection . Ximena is a user researcher, author, and expert in communicat...

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March 6, 2025

Networking Without Fear: Michaela Alexis on Overcoming Anxiety

Michaela Alexis shares how to transform networking from an intimidating experience into a meaningful, anxiety-free way to build professional relationships.

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Feb. 24, 2025

Optimizing Your Workspace: Mo Hamzian on Sensory Design for Productiv…

Mo Hamzian shares how smart workspace design sensory elements can enhance productivity, creativity, and well-being.

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Feb. 20, 2025

Imagination and Creativity at Work with Duncan Wardle

Duncan Wardle shares creativity-boosting tools from his book 'The Imagination Emporium'.

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Feb. 17, 2025

Debra Eckerling on Setting and Achieving Goals with Clarity

Deborah Eckerling discusses tips from her book "52 Secrets for Goal Setting and Goal Getting" to achieve long-term goals.

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Feb. 13, 2025

Organizing Your Space and Mind: Lessons from Tidy Dad, Tyler Moore

Tyler Moore (aka Tidy Dad) shares the connection between mental wellness and physical organization from his book "Tidy Up Your Life."

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Feb. 10, 2025

Optimizing Brain States: Hyperefficiency with Dr. Mithu Storoni

Dr. Mithu Storoni discusses the optimization of brain states for peak performance.

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Feb. 6, 2025

Embracing Stuckness: Ben Orlin on Productive Problem Solving in "Math…

Ben Orlin discusses his book "Math for English Majors," exploring math as a universal language and sharing strategies for overcoming problem solving challenges by fostering curiosity and understanding.

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Feb. 3, 2025

Ian Morgan Cron on Using the Twelve Steps for Greater Self-Awareness …

Ian Morgan Cron discusses his new book "The Fix," which adapts the 12-step program for personal transformation by addressing universal addictive behaviors and fostering self-awareness and well-being.

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Jan. 27, 2025

Melissa Urban on Boundaries, Empathy, and the New Whole30

Melissa Urban discusses the evolution of Whole30 with a focus on updated nutritional science, and the impact of setting boundaries for achieving food freedom.

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Jan. 20, 2025

Dr. Michael Breus on Simple Wellness Through Breathwork, Hydration, a…

This week, I’m thrilled to welcome back Dr. Michael Breus to the show to discuss his new book, Sleep, Drink, Breathe: Simple Daily Habits for Long-Term Health . Dr. Breus, also known as “The Sleep Doctor,” is a clinical psych...

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Dec. 23, 2024

Productivity A to Z with Mike Vardy - Part 1

This week we are joined by productivity expert Mike Vardy for Parton of a two part series on the A to Z of Productivity. Mike's experience spans years and includes authoring books, creating courses, and hosting his own podcas...

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Dec. 2, 2024

Kendra Adachi's Framework for a Kinder, Flexible Approach to Rethinki…

This week I welcome back Kendra Adachi to the show to talk about her new book The PLAN: Manage Your Time Like a Lazy Genius . Kendra Adachi is one part systems expert, and one part permission giver. As The Lazy Genius, she ai...

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Nov. 11, 2024

The Power of Sobriety on Productivity with Gillian Tietz

This week, I'm revisiting a conversation with Gillian Tietz. Given the topic and the time of year, I felt it was the perfect moment to bring this discussion back to light. Gillian is a biochemist, educator, and entrepreneur w...

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Oct. 7, 2024

Digital Detox: The Transformative Impact of Carlos Whittaker's Seven …

Carlos Whittaker shares lessons from his latest book, Reconnected: How 7 Screen-Free Weeks with Monks and Amish Farmers Helped Me Recover the Lost Art of Being Human

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Sept. 23, 2024

Jon Acuff's Guide to Goal-Setting for Teens and Their Parents

Jon Acuff discuss his newest book, 'How Teens Win: The Student's Guide to Accomplishing Big Goals' co-authored with his two teenage daughters.

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Sept. 16, 2024

Lizzie Penny and Alex Hirst on How To Develop Your Own Work Style

Erik Fisher speaks with Lizzie Penny and Alex Hirst about their book, Workstyle.

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