When Does It Get Good?

Getting diagnosed with ADHD at 47 changed the way Zovig Garboushian sees everything – her drive, her emotions, her past, and the pressure she’s always put on herself to hold it all together.   This episode is less of a lesson and more of a moment. Zovig shares what it’s like to be in the middle of something big: a late diagnosis that’s bringing clarity, grief, relief, and a whole lot of questions....

Most abrasive leaders don’t realize they’re causing harm until the culture breaks and someone finally says it out loud.   Catherine Mattice, the CEO and founder of Civility Partners, has spent years coaching leaders who’ve been called a workplace bully but who don’t see themselves that way. In this episode, Catherine joins Zovig Garboushian to break down what really drives abrasive leadership, how...

Top-down change is easy to mandate but nearly impossible to make stick without the people it affects.   Why do so many leaders still default to pushing change from the top when it so often leads to resistance, confusion, or quiet disengagement? In this episode, Zovig Garboushian challenges the old playbook and shares a more human-centered approach to change management, one that invites participati...

Feedback can build careers or hold them back. When it’s vague, biased, or filled with adjectives instead of actions, it does more harm than good, especially for women.   Zovig Garboushian sits down with Dora Mołodyńska-Küntzel, a DEI trainer and consultant from Punt Kick, to talk about the hidden bias in giving feedback. Why do women get more personality-driven critiques while men receive clear, a...

Greatness isn’t about medals or rankings. It’s about showing up fully, embracing who you are, and meeting the moment with everything you’ve got.   How often do high performers and high achievers chase success but still feel like they’re falling short? Joanna Lohman, a former professional soccer player and performance igniter, knows that struggle firsthand. In this episode, she sits down with Zovig...

“When we trust ourselves, we spend less time proving ourselves and more time being ourselves.”   Trust starts from within, but how often do we actually stop to assess our own self-trust? In this episode, Zovig Garboushian unpacks why trust-building isn’t just about how others see us, but also about how we see ourselves. When self-doubt creeps in, it affects our confidence, decision-making, and abi...

Our bodies hold wisdom that often whispers before it screams. Are you tuned into what yours is saying?   In this episode, Zovig Garboushian welcomes executive and wellness coach Deanna Moffitt to discuss the power of somatic awareness in leadership and stress management. Deanna shares how practices like Qigong and breathwork can help leaders process stress, prevent burnout, and reconnect with the...

You can’t deny that giving feedback can feel so stressful, even for so many leaders. For Zovig Garboushian, feedback is a mirror for growth that challenges leaders to balance candor with kindness and courage. In this episode, Zovig talks about the fears—conflict, judgment, discomfort—that hold managers back and offers her own perspective to help shift the way we approach feedback. By treating it a...

“Without feedback, you’re just guessing at your growth. Your next breakthrough, your next jump in your career is hiding inside the feedback that you are too afraid to ask for.”   This year, Zovig Garboushian takes “When Does It Get Good?” in a direction that focuses on what makes work truly fulfilling, starting with the overlooked art of asking for feedback. How can leaders evolve without clear an...

Is perfectionism helping you succeed, or is it quietly sabotaging your happiness? Zovig Garboushian welcomes back therapist Wendy Morgan to unpack the complex nature of perfectionism—how it often starts as a protective mechanism but can evolve into a cycle of self-criticism, unattainable goals, and persistent feelings of failure. Together, they explore how perfectionism differs from striving for e...

How can practicing gratitude every day recalibrate your perspective and help you connect with your essence? Zovig Garboushian reflects on the meaning of gratitude and how it can shape our lives. As she acknowledges the complex history of Thanksgiving, Zovig encourages a focus on the deeper purpose of gratitude beyond the holiday itself.   So, what does it mean to truly embrace gratitude? Zovig sha...

“You don’t need to know everything to make a move. You just need to know enough to begin.”   Zovig Garboushian shares honest, practical insights for anyone feeling restless in their career. How do you know when it’s time to leave your job or even your entire industry? Zovig may not be a career coach, but her experience advising professionals has shown her common signs that signal it might be time...

“A boundary is something that I set for myself. It lives in me. My boundaries move with me,” says therapist Wendy Morgan. She joins Zovig Garboushian in this episode to talk about the role boundaries play in both therapy and everyday life. They discuss the real meaning of boundaries—how they aren’t rules to control others, but personal commitments to protect our own well-being. Have you ever wonde...

“Who’s going to take us to jail for deciding to re-record a podcast episode?” Parissa Behnia asks Zovig Garboushian. “This is a beautiful invitation for us to walk our talk. If we tell other people not to be so hard on themselves, then why can’t we take that same invitation for ourselves?”   Parissa, who’s an executive coach, a speaker, and the author of “Modern Badass: Tales from the Leadership F...

“Leveraging your network is a big component of the career journey,” says Zovig Garboushian. She discusses how networking is essential for career development, particularly for people going through purposeful or involuntary job transitions. According to Zovig, successful networking requires three key steps: first, communicating your present work in a clear and concise manner to provide context; seco...

“I don’t think that trust is something that should be easily bestowed. It needs time to build. We have to see one another in different situations and circumstances, in stress or turmoil, and how they and I respond in those moments. All that stuff needs time to play out, and it evolves as we get to know people,” says Zovig Garboushian.   In this episode, Zovig explores what trust really is and why...

“Unspoken expectations are always future resentments,” says Wendy Morgan, a psychotherapist and educator at Fleming College. In this episode, Wendy joins Zovig Garboushian to talk about the often overlooked gap between what we expect and what actually happens—a key challenge in both therapy and personal growth. She introduces her “expectations framework,” a practical tool she developed to help peo...

“There is a layer of intuition in every craft and everything we do in life, but astrology is very science-based,” explains professional astrologer Meredith McCowan. In this episode, she joins Zovig Garboushian to explore astrology’s impact on self-awareness and personal development.   Meredith shares her journey from a corporate career to becoming an astrologer, emphasizing astrology’s role in rec...

“Accepting is acknowledging and being with the truth of a situation,” says Zovig Garboushian as she delves into the transformative concept of Radical Acceptance. Inspired by Tara Brach’s book “Radical Acceptance,” Zovig discusses the damaging effects of the inner critic and the habit of self-judgment. She shares personal experiences from yoga classes and daily life to illustrate how saying “yes” c...

“This isn’t about ignoring what others think. It’s about understanding it and choosing how it impacts us,” declares Zovig Garboushian as she unpacks the fear of judgment and learns to embrace humility. This humility, she argues, is the key to overcoming the worry about others’ opinions and finding more freedom to be oneself.   In this episode, Zovig addresses the anxiety of worrying about others’...

Aging gracefully means knowing when to leave at intermission, embracing the freedom to live authentically, and finding joy in the unexpected benefits of getting older. In this episode, Zovig Garboushian invites her longtime friend and retired boomer Cheryl Sternberg to discuss the intricacies of aging across generational lines. They share their rich life experiences, exploring how getting older ha...

Unveiling the intricate synergy between psychedelics, plant medicine, and their profound impact on relationships, today's discussion offers enlightening insights into the transformative journeys of self-discovery and connection. In this episode, Zovig Garboushian joins her husband, Stephen Bourne, to share their personal experiences with these powerful healing tools.   Stephen discusses his journe...

“A tool, while useful, cannot cure self-doubt,” says Zovig Garboushian, but it can guide our evolution. In this episode, Zovig challenges the allure of quick-fix solutions to complex behavioral issues in executive coaching. She discusses how frequent requests for tools to manage procrastination or public speaking anxiety often reveal deeper issues like self-doubt and emotional blockages.   Zovig i...

“Being an artist absolutely is what keeps me, ‘me’ in the corporate ecosystem,” says DJ and Director of Programs for Microsoft’s Global Experiences, Emily Griffin. In this episode, Emily discusses how she balances her roles in tech and music while maintaining her authenticity.   At Microsoft, Emily shapes the organizational culture to boost employee engagement and aligns company values with person...

There is a place for psychedelics in the pursuit of personal growth according to Zovig Garboushian. In this episode, Zovig shares her experiences with MDMA, LSD, and psilocybin, showing how these tools have profoundly shaped her understanding and acceptance of herself. Emphasizing that her insights are drawn from personal use rather than professional advice, Zovig invites listeners into her journe...