Best Nicholas Ovalle Podcasts (2025)

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Why Organizations Don’t Learn (and What to Do About It) | Story Better Podcast 30:44

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🚀 Organizations talk a big game about innovation, but let’s be real—most of them are stuck making the same mistakes over and over. So why do companies (even smart ones) fail to learn? In this episode, we break down an HBR article on the four biases that keep organizations stuck. 💡 But we’re not just here to diagnose the problem—we’ve got solutions.…

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A Slice of Life & The Hero’s Journey | The Story Better Podcast 31:48

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Ever wonder why some movies hit you right in the feels while others barely graze the surface? In this episode of The Story Better Podcast, we take a look at the world of slice-of-life movies—the ones that sneak up on you with their quiet brilliance and unforgettable characters. We break down the highs, the lows, and the midlife crises of fictional …

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7 Philosophies For A New You | Story Better Podcast 32:20

6M ago32:20

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🎙️ In this episode, we dive deep into seven transformative philosophies to live out in 2025. From embracing life's shadows to building meaningful communities, this conversation is packed with insights to help you grow, connect, and thrive. ✨ What You'll Learn: Why acknowledging the "dark side" is key to authenticity. How anxiety signals unprocessed…

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Feedback and Future You: Building Better Narratives | StoryHacker Podcast 26:13

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What if the key to a better future is hidden in the stories you tell yourself today? In this episode of The Story Hacker Podcast, we embark on a bold journey into the depths of feedback—both the kind we crave and the kind we avoid—and its transformative power to shape our future selves. Together, we’ll explore how healing our unhealthy egos and rew…

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2024 Best of Books: Change Your Internal Narrative, Change Your Life 29:53

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Ever feel like the story you’re telling yourself is holding you back? 🌀 Well, it’s time to rewrite that narrative! In this episode of The Story Hacker Podcast, we’re diving into the Best Books of 2024 that can help you flip the script and craft a life worth living. These aren’t your typical self-help reads—they’re powerful, perspective-shifting, an…

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The Death of Productivity | Story Hacker Podcast 22:28

8M ago22:28

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In this episode of The Story Hacker Podcast, titled "The Death of Productivity," we explore 4,000 Weeks by Oliver Burkeman to uncover why relentless productivity might be sabotaging your well-being. We dive into how a life without margin leaves us tired, toxic, and frustrated—and what we can do to reclaim our time and energy. If you're feeling over…

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The Goldilocks Effect, Flow State and Your Unfair Advantage 27:10

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"On today's episode of The Story Hacker Podcast, we dive into 'The Goldilocks Effect, Flow State, and Your Unfair Advantage.' Using insights from Atomic Habits by James Clear and Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, we explore how to tap into your internal narrative and unlock the unique advantage that sets you apart in life. Get ready to discover what…

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Descending The Corporate Ladder | StoryBetter At Work Pt. 2 32:31

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Today's episode of The Story Hacker Podcast is all about 'Descending The Corporate Ladder.' We explore how childhood stories, somatic integration, and three groundbreaking business books Failure of Nerve by Edwin Friedman, Garden City by John Mark Comer, and Slow Productivity by Cal Newport—can help you find a better story at work. Tune in to rethi…

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StoryBetter At Work | StoryHacker Podcast 32:49

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In this episode, we explore how storytelling can enhance your performance and satisfaction at work by tapping into key insights from groundbreaking books. We dive into Drive by Daniel Pink to understand what really motivates us to excel beyond the paycheck. Then, using principles from Atomic Habits by James Clear, we break down how small, consisten…

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Goals, Bad Faith & Micro Self-Care | Story Hacker Podcast 15:46

10M ago15:46

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In this episode, we dive into the nuanced intersection of setting goals, confronting bad faith within ourselves, and practicing micro self-care. We explore how striving for personal growth can sometimes be undermined by subconscious self-deception, where we pursue goals that don’t align with our true values. By recognizing these patterns, we can re…

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Nihilism and Story Better Pt. 3 | Story Hacker Podcast 24:56

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In this episode we dive into Story Better and how to combat Nihilism. You can watch the video podcast at https://youtu.be/tLr2TOTz2SA. Download the StoryMode 90 Day Challenge at https://storybetter.co

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StoryBetter (part 2) - StoryHacker Podcast 29:33

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Welcome to Story Better, the podcast where narrative psychology meets personal growth. Join us as we explore the transformative power of storytelling to enhance your mind, body, and life narrative. Whether you're looking to reframe your personal story, improve mental wellness, or cultivate a healthier lifestyle, Story Better offers insights and pra…

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StoryBetter Part 1 - The Story of Distraction 20:07

2+ y ago20:07

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In this podcast we talk about your distraction and how to eliminate it and move towards a better story. Want to learn more? https://audibletrial.com/storyhackerpodcast for your free audible trial of suggested books.

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The Story of Creativity 18:55

4+ y ago18:55

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In this podcast, we look at four principles that will help us stay creative even when we feel we don't have the juice!

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Staying Engaged to Win 10:37

4+ y ago10:37

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Do you ever feel distracted or unmotivated to finish tasks? In this podcast, we talk about an equation to help you determine how you can best stay motivated and engaged.

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The Four Enemies of Story 21:25

4+ y ago21:25

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This podcast is the re-recording of a talk I gave at a leadership summit in 2021. Hope you enjoy it.

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Control Issues and Internal Narrative 11:51

5y ago11:51

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In this podcast, we talk about control issues and how to remedy them with confidence.

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The Curse Of Knowledge - 3 Tips on Building Better Teams 13:10

5y ago13:10

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Thanks you to Audible for sponsoring this podcast, check out http://audibletrial.com/storyhackerpodcast for a free audio book and 30 day trial of audible. In this podcast we discuss the curse of knowledge and building better teams with stories.

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Great By Choice - 5 Things You Need in a Pandemenic 17:11

5y ago17:11

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In this podcast we story hack Jim Collin's Good to Great!

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Uncharted Territory - Finding Confidence 19:19

5y ago19:19

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In this podcast, we talk about why toilet paper is being purchased in mass amounts. How to find and be a guide for others and why internal narrative still matters in uncertain times.

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Story Hacking Influence 29:03

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In this podcast, we explore story hacks to grow your influence and hack the internal narrative to see better ways we can grow our currency for change.

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Mindset Hacks 13:31

6+ y ago13:31

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Telling Sticky Stories 10:13

7y ago10:13

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In this podcast we look at the story presidential candidates tell, How Hollywood intentionally messes with your head and how you can get people to lean in when you speak.

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Seinfeld, Springer & Maguire 15:58

7y ago15:58

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In this podcast we talk about being bored, finding some enemies and writing a manifesto.

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Three Boxes of Belief 12:33

7y ago12:33

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In this podcast, we talk about Fundamentalism, deconstructivism and a narrative of empathy.

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#011: 3 Story Hacks to Reach Your Goals 8:23

8+ y ago8:23

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Today we are talking about three sure fire ways to reach your goals. You may have heard me tell Jane McGonigals’ story before. On her way to finishing her PHD in Game Design Jane was in a major accident in 2009. A concussion left her with a lot of complications. She constantly had a headache, was fatigued, couldn’t read, type of look at a screen of…

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4 Tips for Character Development 9:47

9y ago9:47

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Today Episode is called "A simple formula for narrative: Four Tips for Character Development." In this episode we will talk about 4 quick tips for character development and three ways we can incorporate these tips across different disciplines.

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A Conversation on Complaint 20:02

9y ago20:02

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This podcast was recorded at a talk I gave at a Church. Thanks for listening!

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#008: Empathy vs Limbic Abduction 13:21

9y ago13:21

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Today Episode is called "Empathy vs Limbic Abduction" We will be discussing: A Limbic Abduction and what that means Marketing to The Limbic System Empathy as an answer to conflict Quick disclaimer, I am not a medical professional and any methods, ideas discussed on this podcast are not intended to be a treatment for any medical or psychological ail…

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#007: The Story of Pain 12:38

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In this episode we talk about the Story of Pain. Specifically we talk about what to do with our pain, a paradigm shift we should never make and how to listen.

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#006: The Story Killer 10:40

9y ago10:40

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This is Episode #6 The Story Killer. In this podcast we talk about: heliocentricism, paradigmand singularity.We talk about Galileo's story and how the story of a black wholelooks a whole lot our inner narrative.

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#005 Math To Live By 7:23

9y ago7:23

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This is Episode #5 Math to Live By In this podcast we talk about: What matters most. From Victor Frankl to the art only you can do. Today's podcast isn't fun but oh so helpful!

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#004:Flow Towards Tension 9:37

9y ago9:37

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This is Episode #4 Flow Towards Tension: In this podcast we talk about: Kanye West’s hit Through The Wire The Japanese story hack for shifting paradigm The paradox that allows us to embrace happiness.

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#003: Logline 6:07

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Hey Friends, In this episode we talk about getting started in storytelling. The easiest way to get started is to create a logline. Loglines have helped people, organizations and stories define what they are about and why they exist. In this episode we talk about why you should have a logline and how to get started implementing them into your story.…

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#002: Problem Solving Loop 9:48

9y ago9:48

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In this podcast we talk about a pirate, our prefrontal cortex and reseting the problem solving loop.

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#001: Story Solves Problems 14:09

9y ago14:09

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In this podcast we talk about the tragic death that inspired an iconic american dream. Why storytelling works and three ways storytelling effects the brain. Learn about optimal state of learning, reality defining story and hacking the brains defense system, all in under 10 minutes. Check out my crowdfunding page for my book the StoryTelling Heart: …