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Could you use a new approach to your life and work?  Would you like to be better able to get your point across to others?  Is there a way that you could be more inspirational to others?   If you answered "Yes!" to any of those questions, you'll want to hear what our guest, Jason Harris, has to say.   Jason is the Co-Founder & CEO of Mekanism, an award-winning creative advertising agency.  He's als...

The pandemic has all of us staying home more and perhaps being bothered more by the clutter in our homes. Clearing our messes can actually lead to more happiness. On this episode, we talk to Gretchen Rubin, the best-selling author of 'Outer Order, Inner Calm: Declutter and Organize to Make More Room for Happiness;, . She is one of today's most influential and thought-provoking observers of happine...

Communication skills are the key to just about everything we want in life: a good relationship, a thriving job, and great friendships. There's no one better to teach us those than Carmine Gallo, a communication coach for the world's most admired brands. He is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of " Talk Like TED" and " The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs."  His newest book, " Five Stars...

Joining us on this episode is angel investor, Bionic co-founder and bestselling author David Kidder.  Here's why we love David—he says the purpose of his life and work is to ignite growth in the lives of people and organizations, to help identify their proprietary gifts and solve the grand challenges of our times.   David's latest book is called,  New to Big:  How Companies Can Create Like Entrepr...

A surprising bright spot amid the gloominess of the pandemic has been the surge of interest in getting pets.  People working from home, schooling their kids at home, or feeling lonely because of social distancing, are among those who've sought out canine companions.  Dog shelters, nonprofit rescues, private breeders and pet stores have been swamped with requests from people who'd like to foster, a...

In this episode, we talk to Reshma Saujani, the Founder and CEO of Girls Who Code, a national non-profit organization working to close the gender gap in computer science and technology. We learn what inspired her new book, 'Brave, Not Perfect: Fear Less, Fail More, and Live Bolder' and why it's so important to take chances, embrace the unknown, and unlearn perfectionism. As Reshma says, "we need t...

Joining us on this episode is Robert Greene, the international bestselling author who's well-known for his books on strategy, power ,and seduction. His books include, The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War and Mastery.  Robert's latest book is called, The Laws of Human Nature, which is designed to "immerse you in all aspects of human behavior and explain its root caus...

We're thrilled to welcome bestselling author Elizabeth Lesser to this episode.  Her books include  Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow  and  Marrow: Love, Loss & What Matters Most . Her newest book is called,  Cassandra Speaks: When Women are the Storytellers, the Human Story Changes .     Elizabeth is the cofounder of Omega Institute, which is recognized internationally for its work...

We're very excited to be talking with our guest on this episode, awarding winning mystery author Simone St. James, whose  New York Times  and  USA Today  bestselling book,  The Sun Down Motel , has just been released in paperback.   It's been said that Simone writes the kind of eerie and unnerving stories that keep you looking over your shoulder and leaving all the lights on while (and after) you...

How would you like to unlock hidden sources of potential in yourself and others? Our guest, Shawn Achor, feels it's possible to do just that. Shawn is the New York Times best-selling author of The Happiness Advantage and Before Happiness and is known as one of the world's leading experts on the connection between happiness and success. His latest book, Big Potential: How Transforming the Pursuit o...

Amy Morin is a psychotherapist and the author of, ' 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do' , an international bestselling book that is being translated into more than 25 languages, as well as 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do. Her TED talk, "The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong", has had more than 6 million views. She's a columnist for Inc, Forbes, and Psychology Today. This intervi...

One question that a lot of us have been asking during the pandemic is, "How could we possibly deal with the pandemic as well as we have without all of the technology that's been developed in the last 10, 20 or 30 years?"  Technology is making a huge difference in our ability to cope with all aspects of the pandemic and our guest on this episode, Jennifer Jolly, has her fingers on the pulse of the...

In honor of World Mental Health Day 2020, we are replaying one of our favorite episodes on emotional health and well-being. What happens when the therapist becomes the patient? Lori Gottlieb is a psychotherapist, New York Times bestselling author, and national advice columnist who joins us to talk about what happened when she had a life crisis and decided she needed to seek help herself. Lori's la...

If you're a fan of the show Long Island Medium (like we are!), then you know the star of that show, Theresa Caputo, who is our guest on this episode.     Theresa is a 3-time  New York Times  bestselling author, whose latest book is called  GOOD MOURNING: Moving Through Everyday Losses with Wisdom from the Other Side.     Theresa has been a practicing medium for ten years and has helped many people...

We're very excited to welcome best-selling author, journalist, screenwriter, playwright, broadcaster and musician Mitch Albom to our show. Mitch's books have sold more than 35 million copies worldwide. His book, Tuesdays With Morrie , is the most successful memoir ever published. His first novel, T he Five People You Meet in Heaven , is the most successful US hardcover first adult novel ever. And...

Chris Voss is a former international hostage negotiator for the FBI whose career brought him face-to-face with bank robbers and terrorists. His résumé is extremely impressive: he became the FBI's lead international kidnapping negotiator, he's taught negotiation at leading universities, given speeches that have had millions of views, and he's now sharing with us the skills that have helped him save...

Most of us would love to be great public speakers, right?  And most of us have read or heard advice about ways in which we can improve our public speaking skills.  A lot of the advice sounds the same, but our guest on this episode, Michael Gelb, has thoughts about public speaking that are refreshingly  different  than what you may have heard before.     Michael is an executive coach who's worked w...

As a mother-daughter duo, we're well aware that pre-teen and teenage girls are among the most concerned demographic groups when it comes to worrying about how their bodies look.   Our guest on this episode is Rutgers University Psychology Professor Dr. Charlotte Markey, who's an expert in the psychology of body image.  Dr. Markeyis the author of several books on the topic, including her latest,  T...

The COVID-19 pandemic has made everyone think about the possibility of death. However, most of us still choose to avoid conversations with our family about what our last wishes would be. To help us learn how to start those tough conversations, we turn to Dr. BJ Miller, a longtime hospice and palliative medicine physican whose TED Talk on what matters most at the end of life has been viewed more th...

It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the mixed messages society gives us about what it means to live well.  We hear that there are so many things we should do--enjoy the moment, dream big, get up before the sun, make time for everyone in our lives while having a spotless home and doing the perfect workout.   Well, what if you could do what matters in your life, skip the things that don't and be a pers...

On this episode, we're focusing on forgiveness. Do you find it difficult to forgive?  Do you wish others would find it easier to forgive you?  Joining us is Dr. Fred Luskin, who's the Director of the Stanford Forgiveness Projects, an ongoing series of workshops and research projects that investigate the effectiveness of his forgiveness methods on a variety of populations.    Dr. Luskin is one of t...

If you've struggled with mental health issues or if you care about someone who has, then you'll want to hear what our guest on this episode, Terri Cheney, has to say.   You may know Terri from her  New York Times  bestselling book,  Manic: A Memoir , which depicted her life as an elite entertainment attorney suffering from bipolar disorder.     Terri's new book is called,  Modern Madness:  An Owne...

It would be hard to get through life without having some sort of a crisis impact you, whether it's related to your health, finances, relationships, career or personal safety.  Most of the time, a crisis, like the COVID-19 pandemic is out of our control, but we can control how we react to it. For some thoughts on how to do just that, we turn to our guest on this episode, Dr. Jim Taylor, who's an in...

If you've ever felt overworked, overcommitted and overloaded, this episode is for you!  We're going to explore  how we can do less, but   do better in every area of our lives by embracing the practice of "essentialism".   Our guest is leadership and business strategist Greg McKeown, author of the  New York Times  bestseller , Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less. ********* Thanks to our s...

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the amount of paper you've accumulated? Have catalogs, magazines and tax records taken over more space than you'd like?   Are you at a loss to decide how you'll ever conquer the paper clutter around you? If so, you'll want to hear what our guest, professional organizer Lisa Woodruff has to say. Lisa's the author of several books on organization, including the late...