As I round the corner into this ninth year of podcasting and after over 700 episodes, today I’m announcing a... more

“Expectations are the enemy to the creative process. Sometimes you have to let go of the known to see the... more

Good decision-making is not about omniscience or clairvoyance—it's more about resilience, according to today’s guest, decision engineer Michelle Florendo. “Decision-making... more

What happens when you make a big decision but still have lingering doubt, fear, and even despair? How do you... more

“You can’t give what you don’t have.” That’s just one of the powerful lessons that Nataly Kogan learned the hard... more

Bravery requires being off balance. You will only find the courage to “cross the cringe chasm” by remembering that the... more

Holding space for thousands of others, primarily those who have experienced unspeakable trauma, is not for the faint of heart,... more

Are you running a Franken-Brand? A quick, inexpensive logo here. And then someone a few months later tries to write... more

What do a flying money emoji, a stray takeaway coffee cup, and a heart have in common? Those were the... more

How do you “un-rut” yourself? If you want to say yes to exploring a pivot, what do you need to... more

“You have to condition your nervous system to feel free, to access and hold that state, no matter the context.” In... more

It is a mistake to frame motivation as a muscle, according to today’s guest, Dr. Ayalet Fischbach. If you set... more

Are you falling into “accidental jerk” mode while mentoring others without realizing it? Today’s guest, Scott Jeffrey Miller, is sharing... more

A short-and-sweet solo episode for you today on the three little words that instantly shift my mood from heavy obligation... more

As relationship expert Ester Perel says, “Too many people bring the best of themselves to work, and bring the leftovers... more

“The evolution of our species built into our brains and bodies an emotion, our species-defining passion, that enables us to... more

“By trying to appeal to everyone, you appeal to no one,” writes Lisa Bragg. “Instead of broadcasting, think of narrowcasting.”... more

“If it’s not a paradox, it’s not true.” So says today’s guest Marc Lesser, long-time mindfulness teacher and business leader.... more

How are you holding yourself back? From the whispers of your soul, your deepest power and purpose, from your highest... more

Two-thirds of Americans say they’re unhappy with their work (70%), and three-quarters say they plan to look for new work... more

I love celebrating big milestones here on the pod, so in honor of my 40th birthday tomorrow, I decided to... more

“So many things in my past were painful because I stayed on too long.” How do you know when it’s... more

“I was in the wrong environment, playing the wrong game . . . so I started self-sabotaging.” That’s how today’s guest,... more

We are celebrating a very special milestone today—the Pivot podcast’s eighth birthday! It's a veritable third-grader by now. This podcast first... more

“To live a rich, joyful, and connected life . . . achieve less.” That’s the counterintuitive path to MoneyZen that... more

“Legacy isn’t something you leave, it’s something you live.” These are just some of the wise words from this week’s guest,... more

“How did you go bankrupt?" Two ways. Gradually, then suddenly.” —Ernest Hemingway That’s the kick-off quote from returning guest Khe Hy’s... more

“You have to live spherically—in many directions. Never lose your childish enthusiasm—and things will come your way.” —Federico Fellini This week’s... more

One thing I love about Jay Acunzo is that his body of work is a love letter to craft and... more

What’s it like to be at a conference with “fancy” people, when you’re the one feeling like you snuck in... more

Today’s guest, New York Times bestselling author Rachel May Stafford, confided to her friend that the fruits of her successful... more

Today we’re building on 319: Who’s Sitting in the Board Room of Your Brain? With Adrian Klaphaak . . .... more

Research shows that negative interactions take a significant toll on all of us, carrying as much as five times the... more

Raise your hand if you love Reality TV! Now admit to that in public. Now choose that as your academic... more

As “recovering people pleaser” Natalie Lue opens her book, The Joy of Saying No, “Suppressing and repressing my needs, desires,... more

“There are no bad parts.” That’s a core idea behind Internal Family Systems, a form of psychotherapy that helps guide... more

At 24 years old, Eric Zimmer was homeless, addicted to heroin, and facing jail time. In the decades since, he... more

“Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.” —Anthony Weldon in The Court and Character in King... more

Attending conferences can be overwhelming — even for the most excited extroverts among us—let alone the introverts who challenge their... more

As today’s guest—imposter complex expert Tanya Geisler—notes, the global self-development industry is worth $41 billion as of 2021. She says,... more

Have you ever considered teaching for a university? Even if you don’t take the path of Ph.D. student pursuing a... more

“When there’s a fork in the road, take it.” That’s one of my favorite Yogi Berra classics of paradoxical wisdom.... more

“Cultivate 12 people who love you, because they are worth more than 12 million people who like you.” That’s just one... more

How ambitious are you? More importantly, how ambitious do you want to be in different areas of life and work?... more

Who is sitting in the boardroom of your brain? Who is sitting around the table, challenging your decisions, making noise,... more

Hi Friends! I'm re-airing this announcement from the Free Time podcast as a friendly reminder that we made it to... more

“It’s OK to be a late bloomer as long as you don’t miss the flower show.” —Jane Fonda That’s a quote... more

Are you feeling trapped by the infinite scroll of distractions? According to today’s returning guest, Paul Angone, we have all... more

Today’s solo riff is on a three-word phrase that has helped quell countless waves of anxiety in the decade since... more

What would you do if you had more confidence? Today’s guest, Kelli Thompson, polled over 500 people with this question... more

Joy and frustration can be equally motivating. Sometimes joy pulls our focus like a magnet to where it needs to... more

Is change whispering to you? For Khe Hy, a former investment banker on the fast track of keeping up with... more

As the saying goes, “Worrying is praying for what you don’t want.” A close cousin is future-tripping: projecting and living... more

It’s time to leave guilt spirals, perfectionism, and hedging behind. Today’s guest, Lia Garvin, is sharing her favorite tools for... more

I’m complete. Have you ever landed on that sense of satisfaction, perhaps after a peak experience when you’ve given everything... more

“The Sensitive Leader is a wayfinder, not a truth teller” with all the answers. Learn how serendipity helped today’s guest,... more

“No [person] ever steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river, and they are not the... more

Leaving the cool shade of a corporate tree with a great salary and benefits to start a business is never... more

Is it too late to wish you a Happy New Year? Larry David, one of my favorite curmudgeons, would say... more

The opening epigraph to Luke Burgis’ brilliant book gave me such a chuckle that I can’t resist sharing it here: “We... more

“Even when you think something is set in stone—literal, actual stone—it changes.” Take it from actor-turned-entrepreneur and rock-climbing aficionado Ryan... more

🎉 Free Time: Lose the Busywork, Love Your Business celebrates its one year bookiversary on 3/22/23!  In this episode I'm walking you... more

Happy new year, my friends!! Transitioning from holiday time off to the frenetic energy of returning to work and regular... more

This episode originally aired on April 4, 2021. Casper ter Kuile is helping to build a world of joyful belonging.... more

“I don’t want fans, I want friends.” This is one of many approaches to relationship-building that I admire in this... more

Does your calendar reflect your values and priorities? Do you pause before responding to requests, or are you saying yes... more

"For generations, we’ve been taught there are two ways to succeed—either from talent or practice." My guest today, Ron Friedman,... more

“When life takes you down, it changes you. You’re not the same after,” says Dr. Susan Biali in her new... more

What happens when you write a book called The Revenge of Analog, only to find a pandemic relentlessly converting everything... more

Since launching this show in September 2015, the podcasting landscape has grown and changed tremendously. What was once a niche... more

When times are uncertain should we be playing it safe? We all have a different relationship to risk—and recession-talk tends... more

Have you ever gotten a sudden sense of certainty that you need to pursue something — maybe something totally different... more

What’s your favorite kind of failure? The question isn’t if you’ll fail or get rejected, but when. So don’t let... more

We have had so many shakeups in the last couple of years that I’d be surprised if most of us... more

Twenty years ago, my dear friend and today’s guest, Inna Aizenshtein, moved to New York City to pursue a career... more

“Creativity is a muscle, not a metric.” If you hold back because you’re afraid of feedback, you won’t have a... more

Are you an asker or a guesser? In 2015 while I was deep in hermit mode writing Pivot while living... more

“Fun isn’t just a result of human thriving; it is a cause.” Our guest today, Catherine Price, is breaking down... more

Today’s episode is a crossover from the Free Time podcast. Enjoy! Today’s guest is an expert in cultivating creativity — and... more

“The [drugs] exist only for my mind, each orange prescription bottle a subconscious reminder that I Am Depressed and I... more

Believe it or not, you can get mentorship from anyone you’d like by employing a strategy today’s guest calls “stealing... more

When did you discover what you wanted to do with your life? I knew from a young age that I... more

Do you like puzzles? If you do, you’re far from alone. An estimated 50 million people do crosswords every day... more

Are you living in a pressure cooker? One of my all-time favorite meals is two-day slow-cooked ribs from a fancy... more

“I don’t want fans, I want friends.” This is one of many approaches to relationship-building that I admire in this... more

“Trust is not just a feeling. It’s also an action, and it’s a process that happens over time. Be slow... more

Instead of asking, “What should I do?” Ask yourself, “Who am I?” Today you’ll hear from someone who has been... more

Believe it or not, your emotions are a competitive advantage: 90 percent of top performers are also high in emotional... more

Self-doubt isn’t all bad. It means you’re stretching outside of your comfort zone, that you’re willing to learn, and that... more

“Energy introduces you before you even speak.” We all sense that energy is contagious; the question is, how well are... more

Today’s episode is adapted from a workshop I teach within organizations for managers, mentors, and coaches on how to apply... more

From cupcake tweetups to avoiding compare-and-despair traps, Jamie Varon is a long-time friend—the first person I met from Twitter back... more

Does your calendar reflect your values and priorities? Do you pause before responding to requests, or are you saying yes... more

While the Pivot ecosystem and this podcast aren’t going anywhere, when my speaking gigs stopped during the pandemic I gave... more

Did you know that we can predict a leader’s charisma based solely on five seconds of exposure? That nonverbal signals... more

For a big decision you’re facing: What if you could suspend judgment or disapproval from others? What if you didn’t... more

What happens when you ask someone a question they’ve never heard before? Today I’m answering a question from a listener... more

Is it time to break up with your work? Samantha Clarke is a happiness consultant, TEDx & Keynote Speaker &... more

Is anyone else exasperated by too much time working from home? If so, you are not alone! Whether it's the... more

🎉 Free Time: Lose the Busywork, Love Your Business launches on 3/22/22!  In this episode I'm walking you through the Free Time... more

🎉 Free Time: Lose the Busywork, Love Your Business launches on 3/22/22!  Give the gift of free time to yourself and others... more

How do you "stand out when "everyone is peddling the same sh*t"? That's what Terri Trespicio and I are talking... more

"For generations, we’ve been taught there are two ways to succeed—either from talent or practice." My guest today, Ron Friedman,... more

Are you tuned into radio station WRRY, playing your "downer mind's" favorite hits? If so, Jeffrey Davis is here to... more

This is a special preview from my forthcoming book: Free Time: Lose the Busywork, Love Your Business (launches March 22,... more

Thank you for your patience as I've been in deep work hibernation mode behind the scenes! I launched my new... more

What is the difference between uniqueness and Onlyness? Nilofer Merchant is here to help us figure out how the room... more

With exhaustion and empathy fatigue encroaching upon so many of us, perhaps it's time to take a relationship audit: who... more

What’s your sun, moon, and rising? That’s the shorthand for our inner blueprint, created the moment each of us took... more

Casper ter Kuile is helping to build a world of joyful belonging. He is the author of The Power of... more

Hi Friends! As I mentioned in the last solo episode, my team and I have been hard at work creating... more

Hi Friends! I’m back with another “staycation” solo episode on what I’ve been up to. It’s a quick take on... more

I’m thrilled to be back from holiday hiatus (and a deep work creation cave on my new book and podcast... more

When discussing fraught, divisive, or high-stakes issues it's so easy to get defensive, triggered, and hurt—sometimes even doing irreparable damage... more

Pandemic-response expert Dr. MJC is back for our Sweet 16th (!) installment in the Pivoting Around a Pandemic series. We... more

"The marketing-industrial complex has been on a tear for a hundred years to make almost everyone feel inadequate, because it's... more

This is a quick reflection episode, recorded on-the-go on my iPhone while throwing the frisbee for Ryder in the park.... more

This episode kicks off with a listener “note of encouragement” from Andrei in LA on the spiritual awakening under way,... more

When was the last time you felt like an imposter in your career? Last year? Yesterday? This morning? It’s so... more

Solo episode on a sanity-saving strategy for #2020 on the perks (and quirks!) of staycationing in the city you live... more

“Your smile is your shield and your sword.” That’s just one of many wisdom gems from today’s guest and longtime... more

Pandemic-response expert Dr. MJC is back for our 15th (!) installment in the Pivoting Around a Pandemic series. In this... more

(Recorded July 2020) Thanks to Chris, we’ve got a new term for 2020: “Coronavating” — a portmanteau of coronavirus and... more

What’s your job today? It might not be what you think . . . and you get to decide anew... more

Peeking out from another plateau with my first solo episode since June 19’s 5 Reorienting Inquiries for Revolutionary Times. It’s... more

Happy summer, friends! I’m taking a short break to pause and design what’s next for the podcast content-wise. Please enjoy... more

Happy summer, friends! I’m taking a short break to pause and design what’s next for the podcast content-wise. Please enjoy... more

Happy summer, friends! I’m taking a short break to pause and design what’s next for the podcast content-wise. Please enjoy... more

Happy summer, friends! I’m taking a short break to pause and design what’s next for the podcast content-wise. Please enjoy... more

Happy summer, friends! I’m taking a short break to pause and design what’s next for the podcast content-wise. Please enjoy... more

Happy summer, friends! I’m taking a short break to pause and design what’s next for the podcast content-wise. Please enjoy... more

Happy summer, friends! I’m taking a short break to pause and design what’s next for the podcast content-wise. Please enjoy... more

Happy summer, friends! I’m taking a short break to pause and design what’s next for the podcast content-wise. Please enjoy... more

Happy summer, friends! I’m taking a short break to pause and design what’s next for the podcast content-wise. Please enjoy... more

Happy summer, friends! I’m taking a short break to pause and design what’s next for the podcast content-wise. Please enjoy... more

Happy summer, friends! I’m taking a short break to pause and design what’s next for the podcast content-wise. Please enjoy... more

Happy summer, friends! I’m taking a short break to pause and design what’s next for the podcast content-wise. Please enjoy... more

Named by Fast Company as one of the 100 most creative people in the world, Ayse Birsel is giving us... more

As the Republic website states, “Talent is evenly distributed, but opportunity is not.” That’s why they are democratizing angel investing... more

Nahko is an artist, a seeker, a storyteller, and a medicine man through soulful music. I love that his music... more

What happens when you find yourself on autopilot, even with a perfect-on-paper role or business? It can be hard to... more

This is one of my favorite conversations in five years of podcasting — AND I made the silly error of... more

“Self care is the best business plan.” That’s Colleen Pelar’s philosophy that she shares with pet care professionals in her... more

Happy #PrideMonth and happy Juneteenth! These are revolutionary times that require re-orienting questions to spark a new way forward, from... more

Software geeks, rejoice! In today’s show I’m sharing every tool I use to produce the Pivot Podcast. This episode builds... more

How can we create the psychological safety and belonging needed for the crucial conversations this moment demands of us? How... more

I’m delighted to be hosting a roundtable as the most recent installment in the Pivoting Around a Pandemic series with... more

We have hit a boiling point of rage and heartbreak. What we witnessed through George Floyd's murder was evil incarnate,... more

Dr. MJC is back for part one of this week’s recent installment in the Pivoting Around a Pandemic series (listen... more

“Action is the antidote to despair.” —Joan Baez Dr. MJC is back for part one of this week’s recent installment in... more

“Vulnerability is a one-way ticket to trust,” says today’s guest Billy Anderson, founder of The Courage Crusade and mutual friend... more

When was the last time you experienced a truly ecstatic flow state when working? Where time was flying, and you... more

What do you wish you had that doesn’t exist? Whether it’s a podcast episode, an article, or a physical product... more

If social media drains you, yet continues to dangle itself as a “sexy should,” this episode is for you. I... more

When Michael and I were throwing together our very agile wedding at City Hall in New York City back in... more

Henna Inam is on a mission to impact one million people by 2030, partly by helping us “Marie Kondo our... more

Dr. MJC is back for part two of our most recent installment in the Pivoting Around a Pandemic series (listen... more

Dr. MJC is back for the first time since episode 203, when we talked about re-opening three weeks ago. ... more

Today I’m peeling the curtain back on the shifts I’ve made to move from weekly to daily podcast publishing during... more

Can the universe possibly be always working “for” you and not just happening to you? How can that be if... more

Don’t bench yourself before the game begins. Be willing to be the exception. What problems can you solve during this... more

Welcome to Part 3 of Wandering with Michael (Part 2 here) — we talk about my favorite band, how to... more

“Everything is the pandemic’s fault,” said Jeffrey Katzenberg, co-founder of nascent streaming platform Quibi last week. Is it? I share... more

I’m releasing exactly the kind of episode I can’t usually stand . . . but maybe that’s a good thing?... more

Life on lockdown means a perfect opportunity to capture spontaneous thoughts from a very special guest . . . and... more

Dani Zoldan is a lifelong entrepreneur. In 2008, he purchased Stand Up NY, the famous comedy club on the Upper... more

Why are so many of us allergic to the word innovation, solving the wrong problems, and experiencing idea-fatigue? Because, as... more

Seth Godin recently described Mitch Joel (in celebration of his 700th episode) as “in the pantheon, one of the greats.”... more

Building on the previous episode that covered virtuous circles (or cycles), this is an excerpt from my Pivot to Profit... more

How can virtuous circles (or cycles) help us think more strategically about the highest impact activities in business and career... more

"If you truly are diversified, that means something is underperforming (in the short-term).”  Today’s Pivot conversation is with wealth manager Kathryn... more

Jennifer Louden is a personal growth pioneer who helped launch the concept of self-care with her first bestseller, The Woman’s Comfort Book. Since... more

This riff is inspired by the synchronous confluence of two things: re-reading a note to self on “sensitivity as a... more

Part two of my recent Momentum Masterclass on Your Book & Big Idea (recorded 3/3/20). Whether you’re creating a course,... more

In this replay of a Momentum Masterclass on Your Book & Big Idea (recorded 3/3/20), I’m walking you through how... more

A morning riff at the park, taking a page out of Valerie K. Martin’s podcast book ❤️ Thank you for... more

It’s right there in her last name: Maggie Reyes is a ray of sunshine who brightens every room she enters.... more

Joining the Pivot Podcast today are two of my closest friends in NYC, Alex Jamieson and Bob Gower. I spend... more

(Recorded 4/30/20) No matter when your area “opens back up,” when and how will you go on public transportation, or... more

Universal Mind, Universal Consciousness and Universal Thought. From the Three Principles Foundation website: “In 1973, Sydney Banks, an ordinary working man,... more