MINDSET ZONE

In this episode, I join Fran Dean-Bishop to discuss human potential, burnout, and workplace wellbeing. I spoke on the impact of systemic forces within our socio-political environment and how they can shape an organization’s culture and work ethos. The conversation also delved into tackling organizational burnout and advocating for proactive prevention by recognizing red flags. We also emphasized t...

In this short episode, you will learn how to explore the MINDSET ZONE®! Words can not express my gratitude to you and the other listeners who have made this show reach the TOP 0.5% out of more than 3 million podcasts globally ranked by ListenNotes.com. I have been in the TOP 1% of this ranking for several years, and it is great to celebrate being in the top half of that 1%. More importantly, this...

“My intent is not to shame or blame. My intent is to create awareness.” - CB Bowman This episode is a re-broadcast of an interview with CB Bowman, who is publishing her new book “Courage to Leap & Lead.” CB Bowman is a certified Master Corporate Executive Coach (MCEC), podcast host, and keynote speaker. In our conversation, we discussed the concept of courage and how it is evolving in today's worl...

“The arts transcend race, religion, politics, gender, sexuality—it is our humanness that we feel through the creative process. Art is medicine for the soul.” - Lane Gardner This episode is a re-broadcast of an interview with Lane Gardner, who is publishing her new book 'Lifeline: Recovering Your Mental Wellness Through Uncovering Your Creative Brilliance'. Lane is an award-winning art educator, si...

“Another year. Another restart.” - Ana Melikian In this episode, host Ana Melikian emphasizes the importance of restarting as a powerful strategy to increase impact and avoid burnout. Drawing a parallel between rebooting a misbehaving computer and restarting personal and professional endeavors, she encourages listeners to seize the opportunity presented by a new year, month, week, day, or even min...

”Live your legacy while you're building it.” -Lady Jen Du Plessis In this episode, we engage in a thought-provoking conversation with our esteemed guest, Lady Jen Du Plessis. Also known as the Scaling Architect, she shares her insights on how high-achieving businesses, leaders, and entrepreneurs can hyper-scale their revenue, build effective teams, improve leadership skills, and manage to balance...

”This third dimension that corresponds to the mountains and the valleys, this is really what I argue is pulling the strings of our happiness.” -Ryan A. Bush In this episode, Ryan A. Bush, a thinker, designer, and founder of Designing the Mind, discusses his approach to expanding human potential. He explains how our understanding of happiness needs to be redefined, seeing it not just as pleasure an...

“You need to be smart about where you're putting your energy.” - Jennifer J. Fondrevay In this episode, host Ana Melikian interviews Jennifer J. Fondrevay, the founder of Day1 Ready™ and a C-Suite survivor of three multi-billion dollar acquisitions. Jennifer outlines her framework, the 'TEA' approach (Talent, Effort, Attitude), to embrace uncertainty in business and life. They discuss the importan...

“We have to develop that capacity of pressing the pause button.” - Ana Melikian In this episode*, the amazing Jen Du Plessis interviews me about my journey, from overcoming dyslexia to how I leveraged my passion for psychology to help individuals unlock their true potential. We delve deep into the topic of burnout and discuss practical strategies to combat it. I recount my personal experience with...

"90 plus percent of the women leaving are not leaving for the family reasons; they are being pushed out of the workforce.” - D. Sangeeta In this episode, Sangeeta shared her journey and the innovative approach she has taken to empower women in STEM fields. With her extensive experience and expertise, she has founded Gotara, a platform that addresses the gender gap and provides career advice, busin...

"I have my highs and my lows, but my highs are higher. My lows are higher. And I have a pretty good sense of what I did to go from there to here.” -Brian Johnson In this episode, we had the privilege of welcoming Brian Johnson, founder and CEO of Heroic, a membership research-backed coaching program that has already impacted thousands of lives. Brian shares his wisdom and insights from his incredi...

"If you are already searching for burnout solutions, the chances that you need prevention techniques are minimal. You likely need recovery techniques.” - Cait Donovan In this episode, we dive deep into the topic of burnout recovery with our guest, Cait Donovan. Cait is a burnout expert who emphasizes the importance of recovery methods for individuals already experiencing burnout. She advocates for...

" The micro-actions are the smallest possible actions that you will actually take. If you are feeling frozen, then your micro-action is not small enough.” -Bevin Farrand In this episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Bevin Farrand, a remarkable speaker, coach, and author of the book "Your Damn Manifesto: Discover the Keys to Personal Transformation and Bring Your Biggest Dreams to Life." Bevin is...

“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” - Anonymous In this episode, I dive deeper into one of our favorite quotes: "Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. And in our response lies our growth and our freedom." While trying to cl...

“We can achieve much more. We can contribute to society, make an impact, make a difference out there. If we are refreshed, re-energized. In our full power.” - Ana Melikian In this episode, I join Dr. Zippy to discuss how can we increase our impact while avoiding burnout. We dive deep into the world of human and personal development, growth, and self-care. We also speak about the frustration many i...

Is there an effective way of multitasking? -Ana Melikian In this episode, I delve into the fascinating world of multitasking and whether it is truly effective or just a myth. I introduces a thought-provoking concept shared by Nir Eyal, the renowned author of "Indistractable." Although multitasking is often portrayed as counterproductive in the high-performance world, is there a possibility that th...

"The opposite of distraction is traction.” -Nir Eyal In this episode, we have a very special guest joining us, Nir Eyal. Nir is an expert in the fascinating intersection of psychology, technology, and business. He is the author of two best-selling books, "How to Build Habit-Forming Products" and "Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life." "Indistractable" was even named t...

 "Envision a world where business doesn't take up more space than it really should.” -Mark Silver In this episode, we have a special guest, Mark Silver, who has been working with heart-centered entrepreneurs for over two decades. Mark has recently published a book titled "Heart Centered Business: Healing from toxic business culture so your small business can thrive." We dive into the reasons behin...

If you surround yourself with the people who've actually done what everyone else is talking about, you cut your learning curve by 10 years. – Greg S. Reid In this episode, we have the privilege of welcoming Greg S. Reid, an acclaimed author, filmmaker, and keynote speaker. With over a hundred published books in 45 countries and recognition from Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazines, Greg is no strange...

The audience doesn't want the middle. They want new and different. And to do that, to swim against the current, you need to be creative and to be creative, you need a touch of the madness. —Lawrence Kasanoff In this episode, Lawrence Kasanoff discusses his new book, "A Touch of the Madness," which explores the importance of unleashing our most creative, unique, and boldest selves. Larry's extensiv...

“Insights are not enough to sustain lasting change.” - Ana Melikian Welcome to another episode of the Mindset Zone podcast, where we dive deep into the world of personal growth and self-improvement. In today's episode, I'll be exploring a powerful method called the PIE Method - a simple three-step approach that will help you amplify your impact while avoiding burnout. I'll guide you through the PI...

“Social media has mastered intermittent reinforcements as well, or even better, than a casino's slot machine." — Ana Melikian In today's episode, we'll be diving deep into the concept of FOMO, or Fear Of Missing Out. Inspired by the insights from Gina Bianchini's book "Purpose," we explore how FOMO affects our lives and keeps us running in place. FOMO is a powerful psychological force that is cons...

“A good mission statement, in my opinion, is seven words or less and be answered with a yes or no." — Josh Patrick Welcome to another exciting episode of Mindset Zone! In today's episode, we have a special guest, Josh Patrick, who will delve into the fascinating world of MVVs, or Mission, Vision, and Values. You might be surprised to learn that there is no core book or program about creating these...

"I'm a human being. I am not a machine. I'm just like you. I just chose a different career." — Tammy Barlette In this thought-provoking podcast episode, we delve into the world of retired U.S. Air Force fighter pilot Tammy Barlette. With her extensive experience in high-pressure situations, Tammy brings valuable insights as a mental performance coach, speaker, and founder of Athena's Voice. She sh...

“Recognizing that working harder and more doesn't actually equate to better performance or success." — Mary Stelletello Mary joins me today to shed light on the profound effects of burnout. Mary candidly shares one of her burnout stories and the toll it took on her. She emphasizes the importance of managing energy levels and prioritizing self-care to increase productivity. We also discuss the sign...