Ion Valis

IoNTELLIGENCE Podcast

Business EN ↓ 24 episodes

Carefully curated tools from science, technology, and philosophy to help you perform, transform, and flourish. iontelligence.substack.com

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Special Audio Episode | Rewiring Leadership in the AI Age: a Conversation between Frank Grullo and Ion Valis 18.11.2025 45:45

IoNTELLIGENCE blends neuroscience , attention economics , and strategic AI skills to help high performers thrive in our rapidly changing world. Upgrade Your Brain. Master AI. Become an Attention Capitalist. I had the great pleasure of taping a podcast episode this month with IoNTELLIGENCE Community Member Frank Gullo . As Chief Technology Officer at Aleron, Frank is a keen thinker on strategic tec...

Audio Episode 36 | 🔧 Attention Is Capital Now: Why the Most Valuable Asset in 2025 Isn’t Money 14.11.2025 35:53

Note: This is an audio version of IoNTELLIGENCE Issue 75. While podcasts are usually only available to paid Community Members, this one is available to everyone today. IoNTELLIGENCE blends neuroscience , attention economics , and strategic AI skills to help high performers thrive in our rapidly changing world. Upgrade Your Brain. Master AI. Become an Attention Capitalist. Photo by MART PRODUCTION...

Special Audio Episode | The Culture of AI: a Conversation between Robbe Richman and Ion Valis 22.07.2025 1:17:08

Recorded on location in Cardiff, California, July 7, 2025 IoNTELLIGENCE helps high performers thrive in a fast-changing world by building smarter brain habits and strategic AI skills. Upgrade Your Brain. Master AI. Be Future-Ready . I had the great pleasure of taping this podcast episode on July 7 with my good friend - and IoNTELLIGENCE Community Member - Robert Richman . Robert is a sought-after...

Audio Episode 35 | 🔧 6 Rules for Mastering AI 18.02.2025 21:46

Note: This is an audio version of IoNTELLIGENCE Issue 58. While podcasts are usually only available to paid Community Members, this one is available to everyone today. IoNTELLIGENCE delivers neuroscience-backed insights to help high-performers optimize their minds, harness AI, and thrive in a fast-changing world—in five minutes a week. Upgrade Your Brain. Master AI. Be Future-Ready . Photo by KATR...

Audio Episode 34 | 🔧 Navigating the AI Age: 5 More Reflections on AI in 2025 (Part II) 11.02.2025 18:11

Note: This is an audio version of IoNTELLIGENCE Issue 57. While podcasts are usually only available to paid Community Members, this one is available to everyone today. IoNTELLIGENCE draws on science and strategy to help busy people achieve professional success, personal transformation, and lasting happiness in a few minutes a week. Photo by Tara Winstead Last week, I outlined the effects of the AI...

Audio Episode 33 | 🔧 When Dopamine Deceives You: Overcoming The Dopamine Traps Holding You Back 21.01.2025 14:35

Note: This is an audio version of the latest IoNTELLIGENCE Professional Development Brief. While podcasts are usually only available to paid Community Members, this one is available to everyone today. IoNTELLIGENCE draws on science and strategy to help busy people achieve professional success, personal transformation, and lasting happiness in ten minutes a week. Photo by Piseth Mao Can I let you i...

Audio Episode 32 | 🔧 Plans Are Useless, But Planning is Priceless: The 5 Rules of High-Performance Planning 26.11.2024 8:53

Note: This is an audio version of the latest IoNTELLIGENCE Professional Development Brief. While podcasts are usually only available to paid Community Members, this one is available to everyone. IoNTELLIGENCE draws on science and strategy to help busy people achieve professional success, personal transformation, and lasting happiness in ten minutes a week. Time Investment : 10 Minutes. Goal : Prov...

Audio Episode 31 | 🔧 Spy-Tested Strategy: How the CIA Analyzes Problems 19.11.2024 10:58

Note: This is an audio version of the latest IoNTELLIGENCE Professional Development Brief. While podcasts are usually only available to paid Community Members, this one is available to everyone. IoNTELLIGENCE draws on science and strategy to help busy people achieve professional success, personal transformation, and lasting happiness in ten minutes a week. Time Investment : 10 Minutes. Goal : Prov...

Audio Episode 30 | 🔧 Boost Your Brainpower: Why Exercise Is The Most Powerful ‘Smart Pill’ You’re Not Taking 12.11.2024 9:27

Note: This is an audio version of the IoNTELLIGENCE Professional Development Brief. While podcasts are usually only available to paid Community Members, this one is available to everyone. IoNTELLIGENCE draws on science and strategy to help busy people achieve professional success, personal transformation, and lasting happiness in ten minutes a week. Time Investment : 10 Minutes. Goal : Provide sci...

Audio Episode 28 | 🔧The Professional Development Brief: Want a quick way to work less, be more creative, and make fewer mistakes? Use a checklist. For everything. 01.10.2024 4:58

Note: This is an audio version of the inaugural Professional Development Brief. Usually, this podcast is only available to paid Community Members, but today, everyone is receiving it. Enjoy! IoNTELLIGENCE draws on science and philosophy to help busy people achieve professional success, personal transformation, and lasting happiness in five minutes a week. I’m introducing a new format for IoNTELLIG...

Audio Episode 27 |💡Football QBs - more than CEOs - epitomize brilliant leadership today. They are one part Achilles and one part Algorithm. 24.09.2024 14:34

Note: This is an audio version of IoNTELLIGENCE Issue 51. Usually, this podcast is only available to paid Community Members, but today, everyone is receiving it. Enjoy! IoNTELLIGENCE draws on science and philosophy to help busy people achieve professional success, personal transformation, and lasting happiness in five minutes a week. * 🧠 The Big Idea: By understanding what it takes for quarterbac...

Audio Episode 26 |💡Sweat Your Way to the Top: Regular Exercise Boosts Your Body, Brain, and Career. 17.09.2024 9:39

Note: This is an audio version of IoNTELLIGENCE Issue 50. Usually, this podcast is only available to paid Community Members, but today, everyone is receiving it. Enjoy! IoNTELLIGENCE draws on science and philosophy to help busy people achieve professional success, personal transformation, and lasting happiness in five minutes a week. * 🧠 The Big Idea: Exercise is more important than diet or sleep...

Audio Episode 25 |💡Rewire Your Brain for Boldness: Strategies to Conquer the Status Quo Bias. 11.09.2024 12:55

Note: This is an audio version of IoNTELLIGENCE Issue 49. Usually, this podcast is only available to paid Community Members, but today, everyone is receiving it. Enjoy! IoNTELLIGENCE draws on science and philosophy to help busy people achieve professional success, personal transformation, and lasting happiness in five minutes a week. * 🧠 The Big Idea: Our instincts cause us to avoid risk and miss...

Special Audio Episode | The Culture of Consumption: a Conversation between Robbe Richman and Ion Valis 05.04.2024 56:57

Recorded on location in Cardiff, California IoNTELLIGENCE is the Playbook for Professional Success, Personal Transformation, and the Pursuit of Happiness. I had the great pleasure of taping this podcast episode the other day with a good friend - and IoNTELLIGENCE Community Member - Robbe Richman . As one of the world’s leading authorities on employee culture, Robbe served as Zappos's Culture Strat...

Audio Episode 12 |💡The Business Case for More Sleep 02.04.2024 24:17

Note: This is a MEMBERS-ONLY audio version of IoNTELLIGENCE Issue 32 IoNTELLIGENCE is the Playbook for Professional Success, Personal Transformation, and the Pursuit of Happiness. * 🚨 The Big Idea: Sleep is the most important measure you can undertake to improve every aspect of your work and life. * 🔧 What To Do Next: Get. More. Sleep. Tonight! * 🔬 Go Deeper: Read and listen to Dr. Matthew Wal...

Audio Episode 9 |💡Cheap Dopamine is the new Nicotine. 22.01.2024 22:43

Note: This is the audio version of IoNTELLIGENCE Issue 25 IoNTELLIGENCE is the Playbook for Professional Success, Personal Transformation, and the Pursuit of Happiness. * 🚨 The Big Idea: There are multiple “types” of dopamine, but unearned bursts should be avoided as much as possible. * 🏆 What To Do Next: Slower is better | Micro-dosing is doing maximum damage | Seek out awe and wonder instead...

Audio Episode 8 |💡Escaping The Comfort Trap 15.01.2024 17:46

Note: This is the audio version of IoNTELLIGENCE Issue 24 IoNTELLIGENCE is the Playbook for Professional Success, Personal Transformation, and the Pursuit of Happiness. * 🚨 The Big Idea: We thrive in challenge but choose to wrap ourselves in cotton. * 🏆 What To Do Next: Do your worst thing first | Do one hard workout a week | Reframe Pain as Progress. * 🔬 Go Deeper & Get Smart Fast: Read “The...

Audio Episode 7 |💡Meeting the AI Moment in 2024: Protecting Against Two Key Risks and Creating a Personal AI Strategy 15.12.2023 27:05

Note: This is the audio version of IoNTELLIGENCE Issue 20 IoNTELLIGENCE is the Playbook for Professional Success, Personal Transformation, and the Pursuit of Happiness. * 🚨 The Big Idea: AI will affect every job, company, and industry in the coming year. Here’s how to prepare. * 🔧 What To Do Next: Beware these two risks and adopt a personal AI strategy. * 🏆 Key Takeaways: 5 quick wins to set...

Audio Episode 6 |💡Digital Mirages: The Danger of “Ultra-Processed Experiences” 01.12.2023 21:48

Note: This is the audio version of IoNTELLIGENCE Issue 18 IoNTELLIGENCE is the Playbook for Professional Success, Personal Transformation, and the Pursuit of Happiness. * 🚨 The Big Idea: Modern consumer society provides us with products and services that are comfortable, convenient, and immediate. They seduce us with easy but empty replacements for real life. * 🔧 What To Do Next: Pay Attention....

Audio Episode 5 |💡The Brain-Body Connection: Unlocking the Power of the Expectation Effect to Supercharge Your Performance 17.11.2023 21:18

IoNTELLIGENCE is the Playbook for Professional Success, Personal Transformation, and the Pursuit of Happiness. * 🚨 The Big Idea: Your mindset really does matter. Your brain influences your biology, and biology drives your destiny. * 🔧 What To Do Next: How to Apply this Knowledge to Work, Exercise, and Life. * 🔬 Go Deeper & Get Smart Fast: Read David Robson’s book. * 🧠 Intellectual Espresso Sh...

Audio Episode 4 |💡We live in a Dopamine-dominated world, and it’s making us unhappy. 10.11.2023 26:11

* 🚨 The Big Idea: Dopamine drives pleasure, and Serotonin is responsible for satisfaction. This is why these two neuro-transmitters are often in tension with each other. * 🔧 What To Do Next: Use the NOPA Framework. * 🔬 Go Deeper & Get Smart Fast: Read “The Molecule of More,” Listen to Dr. Anna Lembke and yours truly on the perils of “Dopamine Capitalism.” * 🧠 Intellectual Espresso Shot: Sili...

Audio Episode 3 |💡The AI Arms Race and What It Means For You 27.10.2023 26:38

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Audio Episode 2 |💡Want to Prepare Yourself and Your Kids for 21st-Century Success? Forget STEM and Focus on SPACE 20.10.2023 20:08

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Audio Episode 1 |💡The Surprising Secret to Happiness - and Why It’s So Important to Life and Work 29.09.2023 18:25

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