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Saranne Segal is a conflict resolution advocate on a mission to create more harmonious workplaces. Peace at the Water Cooler is your go-to podcast for dealing with difficult people, managing toxic behaviours and how to have those tricky conversations with colleagues. With a background as a lawyer and mediator, Saranne brings decades of experience dealing with workplace conflict to each episode as she talks to experts, authors and employees.
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Outlawed

Beverly Gray & Jonas Swartz

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In the wild west of abortion bans and restrictions, patients, families, and their doctors are being treated like outlaws. OB-Gyns and abortion care providers Bev and Jonas embrace the American tradition of fighting injustice by sharing their direct line to what’s actually happening in our homes and medical offices. Each episode’s powerful stories, experts, and resources help us grasp the aftermath of outlawing healthcare and how to talk about it with the people you know. Even with Uncle Bob. ...
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The Worship Gathering with Jen King is the podcast where we talk about the things that matter when it comes to worshiping God through music. Worship leaders, followers of Jesus, anyone interested in learning about personal or corporate worship...this is for you!
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In this podcast, executive coach Sharon Richmond interviews successful leaders who have applied their professional and personal growth to produce tangible business outcomes. They discuss challenges, lessons learned, and what has helped them guide their organizations to success. Sharon helps listeners supercharge their own leadership with coaching tips on how to apply the lessons learned from our guests.
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Negotiate Anything

Kwame Christian Esq., M.A.

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Transform your relationships. Speak your truth. Get what you deserve—with Kwame Christian as your guide. With over 16 million downloads and more than 1,600 episodes, Negotiate Anything was the world’s leading negotiation podcast for nearly a decade, reaching listeners in more than 180 countries. But it’s about more than negotiation—it’s about confidence, connection, and creating outcomes that respect your values. About the Host: Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A. Kwame Christian the founder and CEO ...
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Conflict Skills

Simon Goode

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Simon Goode is a professional mediator and the host of the Conflict Skills Podcast, where he offers free resources and tools to navigate conflicts both in and out of the workplace. With a focus on practical strategies, Simon’s podcast addresses real-world scenarios, providing listeners with the tools to handle disputes effectively. In his recent episodes, he delves into the intricacies of workplace mediation, using case studies like conflicts between managers and staff members to illustrate ...
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Your team's smart. But managing the personalities, politics, and pressure of leadership? That’s a whole other story. If you’re constantly putting out fires, struggling to get buy-in, or avoiding difficult conversations to keep the peace, Drama Free Teams is your new secret weapon. Hosted by trauma-informed executive coach Dr. Annie Campanile, PhD, this podcast helps emotionally intelligent leaders stop second-guessing what to say, and start leading conversations that create clarity, accounta ...
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Communicate with confidence so you can argue less and talk more. Every episode of The Jefferson Fisher Podcast is packed with actionable strategies you can implement today to improve the way you communicate. Make your next conversation the one that changes everything. New episodes every Tuesday. The Jefferson Fisher Podcast on Youtube Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen or watch on Spotify Order my book The Next Conversation Join my School of Communication Subscribe to my Newsletter Follow me on ...
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We’ve all had conversations that won’t leave us alone. The ones we wish had gone differently. The ones that left us second-guessing. Off My Chest is about those messy, unfinished moments. Each week, host Anitra St. Hilaire shares stories about the conversations that still linger. Sometimes it’s the one you wish you’d handled differently. Sometimes it’s the silence when you froze instead of speaking up. Sometimes it's someone who just treated you poorly. Unlike many relationship podcasts, thi ...
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Has a toxic person ever made your life hell at work?! Heck yea! But if we’ve all seen it - we’ve all done it, too! For a fresh and funny take on leadership, fulfillment, and engagement - join workplace toxicity expert and bestselling author, Kimberly J Benoit for the We’ve All Done It™ Podcast: Leadership Development Tips for New & Struggling Leaders. In this eye-opening series, get real about the role we each play in a toxic workplace and discover how we can kick toxic cultures from the ins ...
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The Bridge: a Disagreeing Well podcast from University College London and Students' Union UCL tackles some of the most hotly debated issues of our time and provides practical techniques to bridge the divide between conflicting views. Each episode, our student hosts Lea Hofer and Tara Constantine, along with expert UCL mediator Dr. Melanie Garson, dive into a polarising question with informed and passionate guests with contrasting views. Tune in to better understand these critical debates, an ...
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Behind Beliefs, Behaviors & The Brain: Your Communication Podcast takes listeners on a journey into the science of communication and leadership through the lens of Dr. Maiysha Clairborne. A physician, coach, consultant, and expert in trauma-informed communication, Dr. Maiysha explores how beliefs and behaviors shape leadership, relationships, and organizational culture. With a focus on brain science, psychological safety, navigating conflict, and cultivating trust, each episode provides prac ...
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Heavyweight

Pushkin Industries

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Maybe you’ve laid awake and imagined how it could have been, how it might yet be, but the moment to act was never right. Well, the moment is here and the podcast making it happen is Heavyweight. Join Jonathan Goldstein for road trips, thorny reunions, and difficult conversations as he backpedals his way into the past like a therapist with a time machine.
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A Series of Difficult Conversations...

Bradford Hate Crime Alliance

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Bradford Hate Crime Alliance exists to support the victims of hate crime and to co-ordinate the network of reporting centres that work with us. Reporting hate crime is essential, but education is the key and our new podcast aims to raise awareness of hate crime through the sharing of lived experience as well as providing a forum to have the difficult conversations that need to be had about the issues that lie at the heart of hate crime in 21st Century Britain.
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The Dad Manual is a fatherhood podcast hosted by Tony Cooper, featuring honest conversations with dads about the real, unfiltered journey of parenthood. This parenting podcast for dads explores everything from the excitement of being a first time dad to navigating the teenage years. As one of the best podcasts for expecting dads and experienced fathers alike, we dive deep into what it actually means to be a modern dad—the struggles, the growth, the mistakes, and the moments that change you f ...
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The Resolution Room

Lowe Insights Consulting

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Welcome to The Resolution Room™ This is a space where conflict isn’t the end of the story—it’s the beginning of something deeper. Hosted by Dr. Nashay Lowe, founder of Lowe Insights™, this series explores how we move from chaos to clarity, break generational patterns, and use adversity as fuel for both personal and collective evolution. Each micro-episode delivers short, focused insights designed to turn tension into transformation. In just a few intentional minutes, you’ll gain practical to ...
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Difficult Convos

Difficult Convos

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Nana and Chioma break through barriers as they appear and create an environment for tough conversations to be had. From birth, culture, religion, and everything in between, this is as raw, intimate, and down to earth as it gets.
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“The secret of champions is in their stories” Listen to the inspiring stories of great people who have gone through challenging times and overcome them. Each episode is a huge dose of inspiration! Have you subscribed or favorited?
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In the Through Adversity Podcast, Rich Jones (The Lost Soldier) gets into it with guests about the course their lives have taken. Whether it’s about being a veteran of the armed forces, criminal justice reform, severe mental health issues, or other harrowing life experiences, Rich is here to explore what makes us all keep going.
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Reflection on the go

Mirja Bang & Nina Albrektsen

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Are you busy and do you struggle with finding time for reflection? This mini-podcast gives you short audio-reflections you can use on the move. Between meetings, on the way to your job, leave your worries on the way home, and relax in the weekend. No 1-7 are reflections with powerful questions for reflection. No 8-10 are yoga and breathing audiofiles that help you relax and be refreshed.
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Health Raisers

Nadine Kelly

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Welcome to Health Raisers. Together, we thrive in our bodies, minds, spirits, intellect, emotions, and community. Bring your whole self to your whole life. It's a health revolution!
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Have you ever wanted to go on a heartfelt journey in the lives of your loved ones and newfound acquaintances? Do you enjoy listening and engaging in uplifting discussions that leave you motivated and inspired to take action in your own life? This podcast is a space where we have in depth conversations on family, health, spirituality, entrepreneurship, and well…just plane "ole" life. Join Jesse de Leon on a walk into the fascinating narratives and meaningful conversations that shape our exper ...
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Professional Talkers

Mike Schubert & Sequoia Simone

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A comedic advice podcast all about navigating life's awkward conversations. Hosts Mike Schubert (Potterless, The Newest Olympian) and Sequoia Simone (Fanatical Fics and Where to Find Them) draw upon their own life experiences and call on subject matter experts to bring you the do’s and don'ts of tricky interactions. Scared to tell your roommate they’re messy? Dreading your next first date? These professional talkers (podcasters) are here to guide you through chats of both high and low yikes ...
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Mental Health in Tech

Honest Conversations About Difficult Topics

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In this podcast series hosted by Schalk Neethling and Schalk Venter, the conversation revolves around mental health in the tech industry. Each episode features a guest who joins the hosts in an honest and open discussion about their personal struggles with mental health. The hosts and guests offer valuable insights into tech workers' challenges, such as burnout, imposter syndrome, and work-life balance. They also explore the stigma surrounding mental health issues in the workplace and discus ...
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Finding Sanctuary

HSH Initiative

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Hills Sanctuary House (HSH) - https://hshl.org.au/ Finding Sanctuary - your dose of insight into how we think and feel; and how you can find safe haven in your daily life. We get together with experts to chat about all things mental health, getting insights and understanding on the why's we do what we do.
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Follow one church's journey as they depart from modern church growth trends and reinvent themselves by equipping everyday Christians to live out their faith in real life. Find episodes and show notes at www.dereksanford.com/reinventingchurch
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It's Not in Your Head

Dr. Dan Bates & Justine Feitelson

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Welcome to It's Not in Your Head Podcast, with Dan and Juz. Dr. Dan is a Sports Physician and Justine a Pain Coach and patient. We have come together to find ways to manage complex pain better for both patients and providers. New episodes will come out bi-weekly on all major platforms.
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Life isn’t always smooth sailing - and that’s exactly why we’re here. I’m Mariann Morell, and ‘This is Difficult’ is the podcast where we dive deep into the messy, real moments that connect us all. From the raw challenges of motherhood to inspiring expert stories, we’re breaking down the barriers and having the conversations most people avoid. This is more than a podcast - it’s a community. Join me as we transform our struggles into strength, one episode at a time. In case you missed it, our ...
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The Relationship Coaching School Podcast is for coaches, therapists, and growth-minded clients who want to master relationships and help their clients master relationships. Hosted by Jayson Gaddis, a world-class coach and trainer, this podcast dives into what sparks real change, what coaching methods actually work, and how to get results in our most important relationships.
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Moving your career further, faster has been at the heart of Cascading Leadership since we launched early in 2022. We've brought forward stories of women, immigrants, and other members of the global majority who have risen to senior leadership and had them share their insights. The intent is to have the next generation of professionals accelerate their development and trajectory so they can achieve more in less time. Join us for lessons on organizational effectiveness, sales and marketing eff ...
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Sari Swears

Sari de la Motte

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Sari de la Motte is the host of "Sari Swears" and has been dubbed the "Attorney Whisperer" because of her unique ability to help attorneys communicate their real selves. Tune in every Friday for a new episode of the best fucking podcast on the Internet. I swear. (Like… a LOT. Parental discretion is advised.)
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In this episode, I talk about how different people see and handle conflict. You'll learn how personality types like introverts, extroverts, thinkers, and feelers approach tough conversations and why that matters. We’ll also look at how our past experiences shape how we deal with conflict. By the end, you’ll have tools to listen better, respond with…
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Rachel Lockett is a sought-after executive coach and former HR leader at Stripe and Pinterest who now works with CEOs, founders, and tech leaders on emotional intelligence, resilience, and leadership skills. In this episode, Rachel shares powerful frameworks for coaching reports, having difficult conversations, avoiding burnout, and strengthening c…
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This special masterclass brings together three of the world’s leading voices on communication, psychology, and leadership to explore one of life’s most essential skills — how to have difficult conversations. Harvard’s Sheila Heen unpacks the power of shifting from blame to contribution and shows how understanding power and intent can transform conf…
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Ever been in a conversation that went sideways fast? 🫣 You had good intentions… but suddenly it felt like you were speaking different languages? Yeah. Been there. That's WHY I'm dropping this week's episode: How to Master Difficult Conversations: The Tool I Swear By. It's based on a life-changing framework I got from my very first coach and I still…
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About the Guest Jacqualine Kay Raad is a leadership and speechwriting consultant known for her proficiency in guiding individuals through moments of self-discovery. Her expertise spans critical areas such as presentation and negotiation skills, networking, leadership through coaching, and particularly, giving and receiving feedback. Her unique abil…
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Welcome to another episode of Health Raisers! Today, my guest is Dr. Evan Ciarloni, a physician and innovator specializing in geriatric medicine. As a Medical Advisor for KINNECT, Dr. Ciarloni brings his expertise in geriatrics and patient-centered care to support the company’s mission of addressing social isolation, loneliness, and health disparit…
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In this engaging episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian welcomes back Heather MacArthur to explore the intricacies of giving and receiving effective feedback. Heather, an expert in coaching and consulting with a wealth of experience across various industries, shares her unique insights into how to create a productive feedback dialogu…
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In this episode, I’m breaking down how to have a calm, productive conversation with someone you disagree with on every level — whether it’s politics at the dinner table, opinions that make your stomach flip, or that one family member who loves stirring the pot. The goal isn’t to convert anyone. It’s to protect your peace, communicate with clarity, …
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#blackwomenpodcasters #entrepreneur #podcastinterview KLADZ Resources & Consulting LLC. is a Human Resources and workplace Conflict Resolution company. We are the only organization in South Florida that takes a multidisciplinary approach to integrate Human Resources and conflict resolution to provide a transformative experience to our clients. We p…
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Travel doesn’t just show you the world — it shows you yourself. And sometimes, what you discover is not what you expected. In this powerful conversation, journalist and travel creator Nicole Phillip joins Kwame to explore the intersection of identity, race, storytelling, and courage. She opens up about her life-changing study abroad experience in I…
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Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The 4th Monday Series with Chris Hadnagy and Mike Holfeld. Chris and Mike will be covering cutting edge global news to help people remain safe, secure and knowledgeable in a world where it is hard to know what is real and what is fake news. Today Chris and Mike are joined by Dr. Liz Moses. Dr. Moses is an eme…
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Register for the upcoming FREE Navigating Uncertainty Leadership Summit today HERE! Get a straight-shooting end-of-year review from Kimberly as she reflects on the challenges and wins of running a small business podcast in 2025. Catch a behind-the-scenes look at what's ahead, honest insights, and practical plans for next year. Kimberly’s honest ref…
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In this episode, Jen interviews Cindy Rollins, a prominent figure in the homeschooling community and author of several books on Advent traditions. They discuss the significance of Advent, its themes, and how contemporary churches can incorporate traditional elements into their Christmas services. Cindy shares her personal journey of writing an Adve…
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Penny Haslam Podcast – The simple goal setting tool that sets your team up for success When goals feel too big, too vague or too overwhelming, people stall. They lose momentum. They quietly give up. And leaders are left wondering why bright, capable colleagues aren’t moving forward. This episode takes a fresh look at goals and how we help others ac…
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Think you’re in control of what you’re saying? Think again.Before you utter a single word, elite negotiators are already reading you — through your posture, your gestures, your tone, your tension. In this episode, Kwame sits down with The Master Negotiator Greg Williams, one of the world’s top experts in body language, to reveal the invisible signa…
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Do you ever catch yourself repeating things in trial and worry it's too much? Let me stop you right there: it's NOT too much. In fact, you probably need to repeat yourself MORE. This week's podcast episode is all about how intentional repetition helps your jurors: ✔️ Understand your case ✔️ Remember your core messages ✔️ Trust YOU Too many attorney…
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Stewart Butterfield is the co-founder of Slack and Flickr, two of the most influential products in internet history. After selling Slack to Salesforce in one of tech’s biggest acquisitions, he’s been focused on family, philanthropy, and creative projects. In this rare podcast appearance, Stewart shares the product frameworks and leadership principl…
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Most of us spend years pretending — acting like we’re fine, performing for approval, or hiding the parts of ourselves we don’t think are “good enough.” But what if the real breakthrough happens the moment you stop pretending? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Julia Garcia sits down with Kwame to unpack what it truly means to be yourself. Her story…
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Kevin's childhood was a hard one. But it was made bearable by his neighborhood friends, Jason and Gerald. Then, one afternoon, the boys just vanished. Over thirty years later, Kevin still hasn't forgotten them. Get ad-free episodes of Heavyweight by subscribing to Pushkin+ on Apple Podcasts or Pushkin.fm. You'll also get an exclusive bonus episode …
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It’s time again for awkward silences and passive aggressive compliments with a side of mashed potatoes. So we’re seeking solutions to the age-old question: What do we say to friends and relatives when they spread harmful misinformation during the holidays in the guise of politics or “alternate” facts? This week Bev and Jonas get practical and usabl…
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In this conversation, Dr. Nashay Lowe and Hanna Bauer explore the intersection of leadership, emotional intelligence, and organizational culture. They discuss the importance of leading with love, the concept of 'Heartnomics' which merges emotional and operational aspects of leadership, and the necessity of aligning personal and professional values.…
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If you’ve ever felt invisible in meetings, talked over in conversations, or frustrated that your words never land the way you intend, this masterclass is for you. In this special three-episode collection, three world-class experts reveal why people tune out—and how to change that starting today. Featured episodes Communication strategist Bill McGow…
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What if your church became known less for who it gathers and more for who it sends? This week’s Reinventing Church episode unpacks Dave Rhodes' challenge to move from seeker to sender, rethinking what we celebrate, track, and multiply. Then Derek talks with Chris Bellinger about how churches can train and release everyday missionaries right where t…
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What makes securely attached families different? Jayson explores how self-examination and meaning making play a vital role in healthy relationships. He explains why understanding your own story and continuing to make meaning from it is essential for building lasting connection and security. Timestamps: 0:40 - The hallmark of securely attached famil…
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This week on The Dad Manual, I’ve invited my friend Adam Hibble, father to 16-year-old Maya, to share his unconventional approach to modern fatherhood that began before pregnancy: a vision statement that evolved through playful teasing, open-ended questions, and countless short conversations. Adam reveals how his parenting style emerged from his ow…
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What can business leaders, parents, and professionals learn from the people who negotiate with spies, terrorists, and hostage-takers? In this FBI Negotiation Masterclass, three elite agents reveal the human side of influence — the small behavioral cues, emotional intelligence, and calm under pressure that determine whether a situation escalates or …
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I don’t want what sounds nice—I want what’s real. This episode is about stripping away the polish in conversations and showing up with integrity and authenticity. I break down why perfection actually hurts communication, how authenticity and integrity differ, and why your presence will always matter more than your technique. If you’ve ever caught y…
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Uh oh, you have to break the news to your friend that the thing they like has some problems with it. Not sure of how to handle it? Feat not! The Professional Talkers, both of which started out as Harry Potter podcasters, have EXCESSIVE EXPERIENCE in this area. We've got ya covered! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice…
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Bridget Sakr is a prominent community figure and Director of Heartfelt, an organization dedicated to supporting families experiencing loss and trauma. With a professional background in finance and insurance, Bridget transitioned into grief support work following personal tragedy that deeply impacted her life. Her experience and empathy have made he…
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In this conversation, Dr. Nashay Lowe explores the complexities of receiving feedback, addressing why it often feels personal and painful. She discusses the psychological and physical responses to feedback, the narratives we create around criticism, and offers practical tools for staying grounded during feedback sessions. Ultimately, she reframes f…
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In this episode of Behind Beliefs, Behaviors and the Brain, I sit down with Dr. Conor Hughes, human catalyst, NLP master practitioner, and expert in using questions to unlock growth. We explore the powerful role questions play in shaping our thoughts, behaviors, and communication. Dr. Conor breaks down the neuroscience behind how our brains process…
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What if you could turn every difficult conversation into an opportunity for connection and understanding? In this episode, Kwame Christian is invited by Melina Palmer, host of The Brainy Business podcast and instructor at Texas A&M University’s Human Behavior Lab, to give a special guest lecture on the psychology of negotiation. Kwame breaks down h…
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Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Chris is joined by Michelle Li. Chris and Michelle delve into the transformative role of AI in social engineering, highlighting both its potential and pitfalls. Their conversation emphasizes the critical need for empathy in leadership and the importance of maintaining human-centri…
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Dr. Fei-Fei Li is known as the “godmother of AI.” She’s been at the center of AI’s biggest breakthroughs for over two decades. She spearheaded ImageNet, the dataset that sparked the deep-learning revolution we’re living right now, served as Google Cloud’s Chief AI Scientist, directed Stanford’s Artificial Intelligence Lab, and co-founded Stanford’s…
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Register for the FREE Navigating Uncertainty Leader Summit here. Networking is more than just swapping business cards or reaching out when you’re desperate—it’s about building strong, consistent relationships that truly matter. In this episode, Kimberly Benoit lays out practical strategies for keeping your professional connections alive and valuabl…
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Jessica Childress, a lawyer, author, and workplace culture expert, returns to the show for a deeper look at what toxic workplaces really do to people on the inside. Not the office politics. The quiet internal damage that slowly strips away confidence, identity, and direction. We discuss real-life examples, including the subtle red flags people ofte…
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If you feel like there's more rudeness in the world, you're not alone. According to John O'Brien, psychologist and author of "Rudeness Rehab," there's a pandemic of incivility. O'Brien says we're seeing bad behavior everywhere, from the streets to the workplace to even the operating room. As part of our Osher Author Talk series, host Henry DeVries …
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In this conversation, Amos Balongo and Dr. Nashay Lowe explore the critical role of communication in leadership. They discuss how effective communication can differentiate great leaders from the rest, the importance of connecting with people, and overcoming public speaking fears. Dr. Lowe shares insights from her work with youth empowerment initiat…
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