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