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