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0281 [LIFE] How to Become a Better Thinker with Dr. Richard Nisbett Jun 30, 2021


In today's episode of the podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Richard Nisbett, one of the most well-known, well-cited, and influential Psychologists of all time. To say I am thrilled is an understatement!

During our conversation, we dive deep into the meaningful contribution he has...

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0279 [PROFESSIONAL] The Key to Good Decision-Making Jun 25, 2021


Do you have a bias toward ACTION or a bias toward ANALYSIS when you're making meaningful decisions? Today we're talking about these tendencies, their implications for the outcome success of your decisions, and how to be more unbiased and effective.

Research estimates that we make about 35,000...

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0278 [LIFE] Not Nice: Stop People Pleasing, Staying Silent, & Feeling Guilty Jun 23, 2021


Be honest, how often do you find yourself working hard to keep up appearances, be nice, and manage other people's perceptions of you? Do you do it to the point that you're not behaving authentically anymore? Is it beginning to create resentment or friction in your relationships? If so, realize...

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0276 [PROFESSIONAL] The Hidden Force that Keeps You Stuck in a Job You Want to LeaveĀ  Jun 17, 2021


The last 18 months have caused so many of us to reevaluate the way we live life, and most notably, the work we do. Because of this, experts are predicting that we are at the beginning of one of the biggest professional migrations we've ever experienced as people change jobs, companies, and even...

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0275 [LIFE] The Link Between Self-Compassion and Self-Care Jun 16, 2021


If you’ve listened to us for a while, you know that we have a very strong take on self-care. That it is necessary, non-negotiable, and that most times, people get a very incomplete view of what it encompasses. In a past episode linked below, we covered our take on self-care with...

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0273 [PROFESSIONAL] The Key to My Professional Success Jun 11, 2021


A few years back, I made a change to my morning routine that has had a significant impact on the way I show up each day, on the level of control and confidence I feel in my work, and ultimately, in my professional success. This one small change was uncovered when I used the life design process...

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0272 [LIFE] Uncovering Your Own Potential Through Powerful Questions Jun 09, 2021


What went well this week because of you? I was scrolling on TikTok, and that question stopped me in my tracks. I knew I had to get a hold of the creator in the video to have him on the show. Turns out, this week’s guest, Brian Fretwell is an author, facilitator, and the founder of...

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0270 [PROFESSIONAL] Improving Our Relationship with Money and Worth Jun 04, 2021


The relationship we have with money and the value of the contribution we make in our professional life is so intricately related to our ultimate revenue or salary and consequently the lifestyle we can afford to live. In today's episode, we’re speaking with Michelle...

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0269 [LIFE] The Power of Willingness Jun 02, 2021


So many times when we’re facing the notion of doing something new, uncertain, big, etc., we resort to saying that we can’t do it. We point to reasons why we can’t, and we end up staying right where we are. Today, we’re talking about a slight shift in our...

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0267 [PROFESSIONAL] How to Support Yourself Through Transitions May 28, 2021


Transitions are part of professional life. There’s no getting around it. Right now, many of us are facing the transition of returning to work as the COVID epidemic winds down. Here’s the thing: transitions are always difficult. One reason for this is the complex mixture of...

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0266 [LIFE] Transitioning to Life After COVID May 26, 2021


Peak Mind exists to support people in living their best lives possible through psychoeducation, hands-on work, and other educational content. Our flagship program Ascend covers 3 key areas: You, Your Mind, and Your Life. As part of that program our members get an exclusive invite to a set...

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0264 [PROFESSIONAL] Using Emotional Intelligence when Receiving Negative Feedback May 21, 2021


Being on the receiving end of negative feedback is never easy. We get defensive, we might feel guilty, we might even get angry. And, all of that mix of emotion can lead us to respond impulsively, rather than responding in a way that is effective and helpful in the long...

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