Episodes
291
May 25, 2026
291. Hello, Stranger: Why Curiosity Beats Charisma Every Time
What keeps us from being more social? Nick Epley calls it a “mind-reading mistake.”
Guest: Nick Epley
290
May 21, 2026
290. Quick Thinks: How to Have Better Conversations About Aging
How can we approach aging with more joy, empathy, and meaningful connection?
Guest: Dr. Kerry Burnight
289
May 18, 2026
289. Better with Age: Why Joy Matters More Than Longevity
A full life isn’t about the quantity of time, but the quality.
Guest: Dr. Kerry Burnight
288
May 14, 2026
288. Turn Your Audience into Co-Creators: Lessons from the Tiger Sisters
The Tiger Sisters share the keys to collaborative communication.
Guests: Jean Luo , Cherie Brooke Luo
287
May 11, 2026
287. Give It a Rest to Do Your Best: The Sleep Habits That Catalyze Your Communication
If you want to do your best, you’d better get your rest.
Guest: Dr. Cheri Mah
286
May 7, 2026
286. Driven to Succeed: Turn Doubt Into Your Competitive Advantage
Confidence, clarity, and speaking when it matters.
Guest: Susie Wolff
285
May 4, 2026
285. Think Inside the Box: How Constraints Spark Creativity and Communication
The secret to better communication isn’t adding more—it’s knowing what to leave out.
Guest: David Epstein
April 30, 2026
How To Speak Up — When You Don’t Want To | From TED Business
What stops you from speaking up when it matters most?
284
April 27, 2026
284. Hear Me Out: How Understanding Accents—Ours & Others—Improves Communication
Understanding the accent you didn’t know you had.
Guest: Valerie Fridland
283
April 23, 2026
283. Ask Matt Anything: Authenticity, Anxiety, and Answering Well
Simple strategies to think faster, stay authentic, and communicate with confidence.
282
April 20, 2026
282. The Language of Luck: Why Fortune Favors Those Who Pay Attention
If you can make conversation, you can make your own luck.
Guest: Tina Seelig
281
April 16, 2026
281. Be Clear, Be Concise, Be Remembered: Masters of Scale
Great communication isn’t about saying more—it’s about making what you say matter.
Guest: Jeff Berman
280
April 13, 2026
280. Stay Relevant: Future Proof Your Career in an AI World
Work is changing, not ending—what it takes to stay relevant in an AI-driven world.
Guest: Aneesh Raman
279
April 9, 2026
279. Rethinks: How to Leverage What People Already Want
How to turn latent motivation into fuel for change.
Guest: Dan Heath
278
April 6, 2026
278. How Do You Mean? It’s Not What You Say, It’s How You Say It
Whatever your message, the manner in which you deliver it is just as important.
Guest: Jefferson Fisher
277
April 2, 2026
277. How Small Choices Shape Better Communication
Real change isn’t about knowing what to do — it’s about actually doing it, one small choice at a time.
Guest: Eric Zimmer
276
March 30, 2026
276. Dead End Goals: Are Your Ambitions Actually Leading You Toward Meaning?
The goals we set often lead us away from the meaning we ultimately seek.
Guest: Arthur C. Brooks
275
March 26, 2026
275. Cracking the Code: Learn The Unspoken Rules of Workplace Success
Why mastering unspoken workplace communication is essential to long-term career success.
Guest: Erin McGoff
274
March 23, 2026
274. Choose Connection Over Perfection: Why Happiness Starts with Better Communication
How to communicate for deeper connection—and greater happiness.
Guest: Sonja Lyubomirsky
273
March 19, 2026
273. Quick Thinks: How to Create Messages People Remember
Memorable communication isn’t about saying more—it’s making the right idea stick.
Guest: Carmen Simon
272
March 16, 2026
272. Say What Sticks: The Neuroscience of Memorable Communication
People are forgetful. Here’s how to make your messages more memorable.
Guest: Carmen Simon
271
March 12, 2026
271. Rethinks: The Key to Lasting Behavior Change
The secret to building habits that stick.
Guest: BJ Fogg
270
March 9, 2026
270. Make Belief: The Mindset Shifts That Make Your Communication Stronger
Why beliefs can either cap our potential or push us toward possibility.
Guest: Nir Eyal
269
March 5, 2026
269. Ask Matt Anything: Bring Clarity to Complicated Conversations
Practical insights to help you communicate with more intention in everyday moments.