Episodes
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 ...
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...
Baratunde Thurston on Unplugging: How to Reclaim Your Time and Focus …
In this special Shortcast edition, Baratunde Thurston, shares his experience of unplugging from social media for 25 days—and what he learned about stress, productivity, and the importance of being present. Baratunde reveals h...
Melody Wilding on Managing Up: How to Get What You Need from Those in…
In this episode, Melody Wilding , author of Managing Up: How to Get What You Need from People in Charge , joins the show to discuss the often-overlooked skill of managing up. Melody shares insights on how to communicate more ...
Courtney Carver on Gentle Rest: How to Stress Less and Live the Life …
In this episode, Courtney Carver, author of Rest More, Stress Less: How to Live the Life You Actually Want , shares her transformative approach to prioritizing rest and reducing stress. Courtney, a simplicity and decluttering...
Jeremy Kubicek on The 100X Leader: How to Become Someone Worth Follow…
In this special Shortcast edition , Jeremy Kubicek, author of The 100X Leader: How to Become Someone Worth Following , shares how we can lead with both support and challenge to help others reach their full potential. Drawing ...
Angus Nelson on Confidence: How to Stop Waiting and Start Living Bold…
In this episode, Angus Nelson , author of Confidence Comes Later , discusses his journey of building confidence through action and embracing uncertainty. Angus, an entrepreneur and personal development coach, explores how to ...
Julie Fast on Getting It Done When You’re Depressed: Practical Strate…
In this episode we revisit a conversation with Julie Fast, author of Getting It Done When You’re Depressed: 50 Strategies to Help You Achieve Productivity Even with Depression, Anxiety, or ADHD . She shares her expertise on h...
Sara Sherman on Using Music to Enhance Focus and Wellbeing
In this episode, Sara Sherman, author of Resonant Minds: The Transformative Power of Music , joins the show to discuss the powerful and often underestimated role of music in our lives. Sara, a classical musician and educator,...
Anne-Laure Le Cunnf on Tiny Experiments: Redefining Success in a Goal…
In this episode, Anne-Laure Le Cunff, author of Tiny Experiments: How to Live Freely in a Goal-Obsessed World , joins the show to discuss her experimental approach to goal-setting and personal growth. Anne-Laure, a neuroscien...
Madeline Mann on Reverse the Search: Turning Job Seeking into Job Sho…
In this episode, Madelin Mann, author of Reverse the Search: How to Turn Job Seeking into Job Shopping , joins the show to share her expert advice on transforming the traditional job search process. With years of experience i...
Ximena Vengeochea on The Life Audit: How to Reevaluate Your Goals and…
In this episode, Ximena Vengeochea, author of The Life Audit: A Step-by-Step Guide to Discovering Your Goals and Building the Life You Want , shares her approach to re-evaluating life’s priorities and making intentional chang...
Elizabeth Lotardo on Leading Yourself: How to Find Purpose in Your Cu…
In this episode, Elizabeth Lotardo, author of Leading Yourself: Finding More Joy, Meaning, and Opportunities in the Job You Already Have , shares her insights on how to find purpose and fulfillment in your current job. Drawin...
Andrew Brodsky on Mastering Successful Virtual Communication
In this episode, Andrew Brodsky, author of Ping: The Secrets of Successful Virtual Communication , explores how virtual communication can be improved for both productivity and relationship-building. Andrew, a professor at the...
Jenny Wood on Wild Courage: How to Overcome Fear and Unlock Your Pote…
In this episode, we welcome Jenny Wood, a former Google executive, founder of Own Your Career , and author of Wild Courage: Go After What You Want and Get It . Jenny shares powerful insights into overcoming fear, taking bold ...
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...
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...
Networking Without Fear: Michaela Alexis on Overcoming Anxiety
I’m excited to welcome Michaela Alexis to the show to discuss her new book, No Fear Networking: A Guide to Building Connections for the Socially Anxious Professional . Michaela is a keynote speaker, LinkedIn expert, and netwo...
Optimizing Your Workspace: Mo Hamzian on Sensory Design for Productiv…
I’m excited to welcome Mo Hamzian to the show to discuss the future of workspaces and how to optimize environments for focus, productivity, and well-being. Mo is an entrepreneur, real estate expert, and the co-founder of VEL ...
Imagination and Creativity at Work with Duncan Wardle
I’m excited to welcome Duncan Wardle to the show to discuss his new book, The Imagination Emporium: The Creative Tools to Change the Way You Think . Duncan is a former Head of Innovation and Creativity at Disney, a global spe...
Debra Eckerling on Setting and Achieving Goals with Clarity
I’m excited to welcome Debra Eckerling to the show to discuss her new book, 52 Secrets for Goal Setting and Goal Getting: How to Stay Focused, Grow Your Network, and Get More Done in Less Time . Debra is a goal-setting expert...
Organizing Your Space and Mind: Lessons from Tidy Dad, Tyler Moore
This week, I’m excited to welcome Tyler Moore, also known as Tidy Dad, to the show to discuss his new book, Tidy Up Your Life: Rethinking How to Organize, Declutter, and Make Space for What Matters . Tyler is a teacher, write...
Optimizing Brain States: Hyperefficiency with Dr. Mithu Storoni
I’m excited to welcome Dr. Mithu Storoni to the show to discuss her new book, Hyperefficient: Optimize Your Brain to Transform the Way You Work . Dr. Storoni is a physician, researcher, and expert in neuroscience and performa...
Embracing Stuckness: Ben Orlin on Productive Problem Solving in "Math…
This week, I’m excited to welcome Ben Orlin to the show to discuss his new book, Math for English Majors: A Human Take on the Universal Language . Ben is a math educator, writer, and the creator of Math with Bad Drawings , a ...