It's an Inside Job

Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. "It's not about the answers. It's about your ability to sit in the discomfort of the questions." - Topaz Adizes Have you ever stopped to consider not just the strength of your relationships, but their resilience? Can they withstand discomfort, uncertainty, growth, and adversity, or do they crack under pressure? I...

Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. “Daring to say it as it is—being transparent, even when you don’t have all the answers—builds trust and resilience in an organisation.” - Kristin Omreng Mergers and acquisitions are complex, and one of the biggest challenges isn't just combining business operations—it's integrating two distinct cultures, leadership styles,...

Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. “We don’t just store trauma in our minds—we store it in our bodies. Healing starts when we bring awareness to those patterns.” – Debi Fries Have you ever felt emotions stuck in your body but struggled to articulate them? Do certain patterns in your relationships or reactions seem to play out like a broken record? In this episode, we...

Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. “Adaptability is the number one skill set we need in 2025 and beyond. The ability to pivot, stay composed, and problem-solve in real time is what will separate strong leaders from the rest.” – Cynthia Pong In this episode of It’s an Inside Job , I sit down with award-winning executive coach, speaker, and thought leader Cynthia Pong...

Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. “You can’t split a person in half—what happens in their personal life affects their work. Truly caring leaders acknowledge this and create space for real conversations.” - Germain St-Denis In this episode , I sit down with Germain St-Denis to explore caring leadership —what it truly means to lead with empathy, build trust, and creat...

Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. “Feedback isn’t about the past—it’s about building a better future together.” – Vindou Duc In this episode of It’s an Inside Job , I sit down with Vindou Duc, a seasoned leader with over 25 years of global experience in marketing, human resources, and business transformation. Together, we dive into the nuances of team dynamics, the...

Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. “The heart pumps blood, the lungs pump oxygen. The brain—well, for me, it has always pumped survival. .. Everything the brain does has a positive intent, but sometimes the way it goes about it is counterproductive. Fortunately, we can change that." - Jason Liem This week's episode, is from a conversation I had with Annette...

Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. “Their emotions and choices do not mean I have to experience them the way they do. Empathy isn’t about absorbing their storm but understanding it from a safe distance.” - Eric Charron In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Eric Chiron, an experienced executive and the author of Have You Ever Had a Boss That... , a...

Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. "Technical experts are the backbone of organisations, but their full potential remains untapped without the right support." – Alistair Gordon In this episode, I sit down with Alistair Gordon , an expert in training and coaching technical subject matter experts (SMEs) worldwide. We discuss the unique challenges SMEs face wh...

Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. "Power within is the foundation—it’s about self-confidence and agency, and without it, collaboration and innovation cannot thrive." – Simona Costanzo Sow In this episode, I sit down with Simona Costanzo Sow , Chief of Academic Partnerships at the UN System Staff College (UNSSC), to explore leadership strategies in addressi...

Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. "The Unlock Moment is not about discovering something new—it’s about revealing what’s been there all along." – Dr. Gary Crotaz In this long-form episode of It's an Inside Job , Jason sits down with Dr. Gary Crotaz, world-renowned executive coach, award-winning author, and host of The Unlock Moment podcast. From his jo...

Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. In this solo episode, Jason continues laying the groundwork for The Contrarian Mindset series by delving deeper into the roots of negative thinking, rumination, and overthinking. Building on Season 7 Episode 1, he explores the interplay of evolutionary biology, neurochemistry, and cognitive distortions that shape our mental patterns...

Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Ever wondered why you feel a rush of anxiety before a big job interview? This familiar sensation is not just a simple reaction but a complex interplay of various factors. Psychologist Lisa Feldman Barrett offers a revolutionary perspective on such experiences, challenging traditional beliefs about how emotions are formed. Welcome to...

Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Welcome to Season 7 of It’s an Inside Job ! In this episode, Jason introduces a groundbreaking series focused on The Contrarian Mindset , a toolkit designed to counter unhelpful fears and mindsets while building resilience, tenacity, and psychological strength. Jason also explores how the brain’s negativity bias shapes our perceptio...

Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. In this episode, Geir Henning Eikeland, a man of many talents who has thrived across different fields such as opera singing, filmmaking, wine importing, and corporate leadership. Geir discusses the essential lessons he’s learned throughout his journey, including how he has adapted to business setbacks, embraced his individuality, an...

Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. This week, we revisit Season 5, Episode 11, where I had an in-depth conversation with Professor Joel Lee, a renowned expert in negotiation and mediation. Joel, a professor at the National University of Singapore and a Harvard Law School graduate, shared valuable insights into handling conflict constructively in professional and pers...

Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Welcome to this special episode. Today, I’m excited to share an interview I did on Cultural Communication Confidence with Victoria Rennoldson , where we dove deep into resilience, self-leadership, and emotional intelligence. Victoria and I explore how we can build resilience both personally and professionally, using brain-based lead...

Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. This week, we’re diving back into Season 5, Episode 21, where I had an insightful conversation with Dr. Brian Little, an acclaimed personality psychologist and author of Me, Myself, and Us . In this episode, Dr. Little challenges the notion that our personalities are fixed, revealing how we have the capacity to shape and adapt our t...

Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. “Psychological safety and accountability are two sides of the same coin.” – Jonathan Bennett In this episode, Jason sits down with Jonathan Bennett , an executive coach and advisor with extensive experience helping leaders navigate transitions, manage stress, and foster team accountability. They explore the dynamics of leading onese...

Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Today, we’re diving back into S5 E6, where I had a fascinating conversation with Moustafa   Hamwi , a best-selling author and expert on mindset mastery and personal resilience. In this episode, you'll discover practical steps to overcome the mental and emotional roadblocks that hold us back and learn how to rewrite your persona...

Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Today, we’re diving deep into creating resilient teams and organizations with Shelly Brown , an HR expert with over four decades of experience in human resources. Shelly has worked with large multinational organizations, led HR functions, and is now a consultant with Ninebox HR. Today, she shares valuable insights on building strong...

Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. This episode, we revisit a  segment from Season 4, Episode 23, featuring Moshe Cohen , a seasoned negotiation expert. Moshe highlights the importance of the internal conversations we have with ourselves before engaging in any negotiation or difficult conversation. He shares strategies for managing these internal narratives to ensure...

Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. In this episode, we dive into practical strategies to help you take charge of your health and well-being with my guest, Dr. Torkil Færø, a general practitioner, emergency physician, award-winning photographer, and author of The Pulse Cure . Torkil shares his insights on how heart rate variability (HRV) and modern wearables can empow...

Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. In this episode, we revisit a  segment from Season 5, Episode 18, featuring Dr. Dana Sinclair, a leading performance psychologist who works with elite athletes, executives, and professionals across various fields. Dr. Sinclair shares essential strategies for managing overwhelming emotions in high-pressure situations, the importance...

Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. “Comfort isn’t always good, and hard times aren’t always bad. Growth often emerges from discomfort.” – Marcus Hamaker In this long-form conversation, I sat down with Marcus Hamaker , a seasoned strategist, entrepreneur, and CEO of Boost USA. Marcus draws from his 30+ years of business leadership experience to share actionable insigh...