Episodes

Sept. 3, 2025

Harry Cohen on Positive Leadership & Energy Management

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Harry Cohen , a leadership consultant and author of Be the Sun, Not the Salt . In this uplifting conversation, Harry unpacks how small moments of positive energy can have massive ripple effe...

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Aug. 28, 2025

Charles Duhigg on the Secret Power of Storytelling in Communication

This week, we’re revisiting one of our most impactful conversations—with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author Charles Duhigg , about his latest book Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of...

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Aug. 25, 2025

Pat Flynn on Lean Learning: Achieve More by Consuming Less

Pat Flynn returns to the show to share insights from his newest book, Lean Learning: How to Achieve More by Learning Less . In a world overflowing with content, Pat offers a powerful solution for those overwhelmed by endless ...

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Aug. 20, 2025

Alan Gannett on Unlocking Everyday Creativity for Greater Productivit…

In this Shortcast edition , Alan Gannett, author of The Creative Curve , demystifies the myth that creativity is an inborn talent. Instead, he lays out how great ideas emerge at the intersection of familiarity and novelty—and...

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Aug. 17, 2025

Michael Long on Taming Dopamine: Regain Focus and Productivity

Michael Long is a bestselling author and speechwriter who co-wrote Taming the Molecule of More , the follow-up to the hit book The Molecule of More . In this conversation, we dive into how dopamine—the brain’s “molecule of mo...

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Aug. 12, 2025

Ingrid Jansen on Decluttering with Purpose: Reset Your Home & Mind

Professional organizer Ingrid Jansen, co-author of Reset Your Home , explains why clutter is more about emotions than “stuff,” why decluttering is a process (not a project), and how to start small—think kitchens, cupboards, a...

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Aug. 9, 2025

Bill McGowan on How to Speak Memorably and Communicate with Clarity &…

Bill McGowan, author of Speak Memorably: The Art of Captivating an Audience , shares practical ways to make your ideas stick—on stage, on Zoom, and in any high-stakes moment. We get into dynamic delivery, smarter structure, a...

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Aug. 5, 2025

Paul Kirby on Productivity with Purpose: The FUSE Pathway

In this episode, Paul Kirby, author of The FUSE Pathway: How to Find and Lead a Fulfilling Life , shares how to identify your core passions, combine them into a unique vision, and build a realistic, evolving plan to pursue th...

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Aug. 1, 2025

Zorana Pringle on Creativity as a Choice: From Ideas to Action

Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle is a leading researcher in creativity psychology and author of The Creativity Choice: The Science of Making Decisions to Turn Ideas into Action . In this episode, she unpacks how creativity isn’t ju...

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July 28, 2025

Jeffrey & Jamie Downs on The Power of Streaks to Build Daily Habits T…

In this shortcast edition of Beyond the To-Do List , Jeffrey and Jamie Downs , creators of the Streaking method and authors behind streakingmastery.com explore how laughably simple daily habits can help you build momentum, bo...

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July 16, 2025

James Kimmel on Revenge Addiction: Breaking Free and Regain Control

James Kimmel, author of The Science of Revenge , joins the show to unpack one of the most overlooked forms of distraction and emotional hijacking: revenge. Drawing from neuroscience, psychology, and decades of legal and publi...

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July 13, 2025

Eliana Goldstein on Career Clarity: Align Your Work with Your Strengt…

Career coach Eliana Goldstein joins the show to help listeners navigate career uncertainty, burnout, and the desire for more meaningful work. After walking away from a “successful on paper” corporate job, Eliana built a coach...

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July 9, 2025

John Jantsch on Self-Reliance: How to Build Resilience, Perseverance,…

In this Shortcast edition , John Jantsch, author of The Self-Reliant Entrepreneur , draws wisdom from great American writers like Henry David Thoreau, Mark Twain, and William Wells Brown to explore three essential traits for ...

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July 6, 2025

Kendall Berg on Winning the Career Game: The Rules No One Taught You

In this episode, Kendall Berg , author of Secrets of the Career Game: 36 Simple Strategies to Win in the Workplace , shares how to navigate the hidden rules of career advancement. Kendall opens up about her journey from being...

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July 2, 2025

Camilla Kring on Chronoleadership and Working With Your Body Clock

In this episode, Camilla Kring , author of Chronoleadership: How to Create Healthier and More Productive Rhythms in Your Work and Life , explains how understanding your biological rhythms—and leading with them instead of agai...

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June 29, 2025

Jonathan Levi on Memory Hacks: How to Learn Faster and Remember More …

In this Shortcast edition , Jonathan Levi, author of The Only Skill That Matters , shares practical techniques to improve memory, focus, and reading speed by training your brain rather than relying on talent or willpower. Lev...

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June 25, 2025

Mamie Kanfer Stewart on Meeting Smarter: How to Stop Wasting Time at …

In this Shortcast edition , Mamie Kanfer Stewart, co-author of Momentum: Creating Effective, Engaging and Enjoyable Meetings , explains why meetings are one of the biggest productivity drains—and how to fix them. From clarify...

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June 22, 2025

Mike Vardy on The Productivity Diet: Feeding What Fuels You

I’m excited to welcome back Mike Vardy to the show. Mike is a productivity strategist, longtime friend of the podcast, and the author of The Productivity Diet: A Practical Guide to Nurturing Your Productive Potential . In thi...

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June 18, 2025

Donald Miller on Productivity: How to Focus, Finish, and Find Meaning…

In this Shortcast edition , Donald Miller, author of Building a StoryBrand , shares how applying storytelling principles can bring clarity, purpose, and momentum to your personal and professional life. Drawing from narrative ...

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June 15, 2025

Cynthia Kane on The Pause Principle: How to Keep Your Cool in Tough S…

In this episode, Cynthia Kane, author of The Pause Principle: How to Keep Your Cool in Tough Situations , joins the show to discuss how to improve communication by mastering the art of pausing. Cynthia, a communication expert...

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June 11, 2025

Cal Newport on Digital Minimalism: How to Reclaim Focus and Control (…

In this Shortcast edition , Cal Newport, author of Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World , shares how we can reclaim our time and attention by taking control of our relationship with digital technology....

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June 8, 2025

Jess Cording on Strategies for Managing Stress: Mind, Body, and Spiri…

In this special Shortcast , Jess Cording, author of The Little Book of Game Changers: 50 Healthy Habits for Managing Stress and Anxiety , shares practical strategies to manage stress and anxiety by making small, sustainable c...

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June 1, 2025

Shira Gill on How Minimalism and Intentionality Can Transform Your Li…

In this episode, Shira Gill, author of Lifestyle: Your Guide to a More Organized and Intentional Life , joins the show to discuss her approach to minimalism and intentional living. Shira, a professional organizer, shares how ...

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May 25, 2025

Jim Guinn on Preventing Conflict: How to Get Along with Anyone at Wor…

In this episode, Jim Guinn, co-author of How to Get Along with Anyone: The Playbook for Predicting and Preventing Conflict at Work and at Home , joins the show to discuss the art of conflict prevention. Jim, an expert in medi...

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