Best Gregory Heller Podcasts (2025)

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Who Is Creative (Some More Than Others) & How To Go From Creativity To Delivering A Performance Or Product w/ Zorana Ivcevic Pringle 1:18:23

19h ago1:18:23

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Do we all have some creative ability in us? Yes. Can we learn and grow to be more creative? Yes. Should we all be living as “creatives?” I question this. But what creativity we have, whether it’s art, ideas, businesses, innovations, or solutions to problems, how can we best go from the idea or concept, to actually doing and delivering something? I …

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Use Your Platform For Influence & Express Your Authentic Self w/ Outer Banks Actress Brianna Brown Keen 1:05:15

4d ago1:05:15

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In my experience almost everyone has a platform that provide the possibility and opportunity of influence. As a parent, as a spouse, if you work with other people, if you are involved in athletics or go to church, if you’re in school and more. Basically with anyone you are in consistent communication and/or proximity. Though to have influence you m…

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Women In The C-Suite: An Interview with Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer 32:19

8d ago32:19

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Why do so many high-achieving women stay stuck—even when they’re craving change? In this powerful episode, Lorraine sits down with Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer, an executive coach and expert in leadership transformation, to explore what it really takes to navigate career transitions with clarity and courage. Cynthia shares actionable tools like the Now, …

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How To Transition Through The Most Difficult Endings Of Your Life 52:32

8d ago52:32

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I’m tempted to start by saying, “If you’ve ever gone through a significant transition…” but I’m not going to. I bet everyone listening has had something end that they didn’t choose, and chances are 99.9% that you didn’t come through unscathed. In this episode I’m going to share a message that has been a guiding light to me in recent, difficult time…

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Harnessing The Past, The Present, & What Is Going Right In Our World w/ Positive Psychologist Niyc Pidgeon 1:04:37

11d ago1:04:37

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Therapy gives much focus to our past, where modern day success coaching is focused primarily on the future. I advocated coaching and had no interest in the past. That is, until I realized I wanted to understand why I kept repeating the same patterns. Today I feel both are needed in order to better understand ourselves. In the field of positive psyc…

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Will A Better World Really Benefit Us & If Not - What Actually Will w/ Soren Gordhamer 1:22:18

15d ago1:22:18

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Welcome. I'm Kevin Miller and this is a podcast for your personal evolution. In this episode Will A Better World Really Benefit Us & If Not - What Actually Will I’ve struggled with technology and conveniences and efficiency for a long time. All our human advancements with tech and now AI and such are promoted as if they will finally make everything…

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The Layoff Journey with Steve Jaffe 24:44

15d ago24:44

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Laid off—now what? In this empowering episode, Lorraine talks with author and marketing strategist Steve Jaffe, who’s been through four corporate layoffs. Together, they unpack the emotional journey of job loss and how to rebuild with confidence, clarity, and purpose. You’ll learn how to: Navigate the stages of layoff grief Reclaim your career iden…

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The Strategy That Outperforms Talent Or Hard Work w/ Psychologist Ron Friedman 57:33

18d ago57:33

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The two primary ingredients we think of in regards to success is talent and hard work. We tend to believe greatness comes from having above average talent and putting in your 10,000 hours. Yet if we audit everyone who has achieved relative success, we find many, maybe even most, do not have either of these. So what did they do? They just figured ou…

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Think Like A Gardener 7:29

22d ago7:29

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On this episode, I talk about something that comes up all the time in my coaching sessions with MBA students—and that’s networking. I've talked about it before on the podcast on episode 1202 "Reframe the way you think about networking and asking for help" I'll drop a link in the show notes. I encourage you to go back and give that one a listen. As …

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Try Replacing All Your “Goals” With “Experiments” To Make Real Progress w/ Anne-Laure Le Cunff 1:09:37

22d ago1:09:37

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We as humans tend to look at most everything with a linear perspective. Like every day and our lives are a straight trajectory that is either getting better or worse, depending on the day. We look at our desires as goals and work towards them sequentially, expecting to get closer every day on this so-called, straight line. My guest in this episode …

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What Type Of Work Truly Inspires You w/ Jonathan Fields 1:15:03

25d ago1:15:03

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This is not about working at your passions, or as my Dad, Dan Miller was famous for, finding the work you love. This is more about the tasks and activities you are engaging with in whatever work you are doing. Think about it like a football team. They are all playing football but they aren’t all playing the same position. So in the daily work you d…

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Lorraine Rise on the Hidden Job Market, Networking, Values Based Careers, and Using AI in the Job Search 48:46

27d ago48:46

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On this episode, I speak with Lorraine Rise, career coach, founder and CEO of Career UpRising and host of the Career UpRising podcast. With a background in federal recruiting, Lorraine has spent a decade empowering mid- and late-career professionals through career pivots and values-driven job searches. We explore: Redefining Networking Learn how sh…

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Understanding What The Extraordinary Relational Tool Of Validation Is & Is Not w/ Caroline Fleck 1:17:39

29d ago1:17:39

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As you may have heard on previous episodes here, I’ve grown a distaste for the concept of validation. It seems everyone wants to talk about their feelings and perspectives and then claim their right to be validated, even if their feelings and perspectives are incredibly misguided and harming themselves and others. I began putting my focus on self-v…

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The Job Seeker's Journey with Bradley Stair 30:22

29d ago30:22

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What does it really take to land a job in today’s competitive market? In this insightful episode, Lorraine speaks with Bradley Stair, a marketing professional who is currently job searching. He shares his experience with the emotional and strategic ups and downs of the modern job search. From rejection to resilience, Bradley shares real-world advic…

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What Does It Take To Really Transform Ourselves w/ Tuesdays With Morrie author Mitch Albom 1:04:38

1M ago1:04:38

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The answer? I fervently believe there is no one answer. After a lifetime pursuing personal performance and human potential, I struggle with anyone who claims to have a so called solution for what it takes to transform us. But, are there principles? And can we gain understanding of core concepts that are nuanced from one person to another? This I do…

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How Music Can Enhance Our Emotions & Elevate Our Experience Of Life w/ Sara Leila Sherman 1:17:32

1M ago1:17:32

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My only family heirloom is my Dad’s 1960s stereo console he had at boarding school. As a kid my parents listened to the music of that time and I’ll always have a special place for the likes of Barbra Striesand, The Bee Gees, and James Taylor. Around the age of seven a family friend gifted me with a transistor radio and though I had a couple dogs, m…

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Upgrade The Soundtracks That Most Influence Your Life w/ Jon Acuff 56:57

1M ago56:57

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In the past year and a half much of my research on personal evolution has been around the concept of reality and how we perceive it, or rather, how we do not perceive it. As I gear up to offer you some new and I feel revolutionary concepts, in this episode I’m replaying a conversation I had on the topic of reality, with best selling author Jon Acuf…

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How To Do Good In The World In A Way That Fits You & Actually Makes A Difference w/ Neil Ghosh 1:06:06

1M ago1:06:06

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One of the greatest joys and fulfillments of life is helping another person. Not through the base obligations we have to family, but to reach out when we don’t have to and help lift another person up. But I find two problems that arise for most all of us; we don’t know where to plug in to really help others and when we do happen to see opportunitie…

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Career Reinvention Over 50 with Kavita Ahuja 26:30

1M ago26:30

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Is career reinvention after 50 possible? Absolutely. In this episode, Lorraine speaks with Kavita Ahuja, a Certified Career and Life Transitions Coach, and the host of The Midlife Reinvention podcast. After a successful 25-year corporate career, Kavita reinvented herself at age 52 and now helps women rediscover their passions and align their career…

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How To Harness The Power Of Invested Feedback Like The Inklings - C.S. Lewis - J.R.R. Tolkien - w/ Diana Pavlac Glyer 52:52

1M ago52:52

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Most people have heard of The Inklings, the informal literary discussion group based in Oxford, England in the 1930s and 1940s, known for fostering the writing and development of fantasy and other genres and specifically the greatest writings, and friendships, of authors such as C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, of The Chronicles of Narnia and Lord of…

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Find Out When & Why You Respond As An Adult vs Reacting As A Child w/Michelle Chalfant 1:28:39

2M ago1:28:39

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Most of us think of ourselves as adults. But how often are we reacting and functioning with a lesser level of maturity and wisdom than we’d like? Than what is productive? My guest in this show is licensed therapist and holistic life coach, Michelle Chalfant. She has developed a psychological model called, The Adult Chair. She hosts a very popular p…

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How Do I Get My Own Attention? w/ Amishi Jha 1:02:28

2M ago1:02:28

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There is a lot of content out these days about attention, attention spans, and distraction. What is with the seemingly dramatic deficit we have with attention? I know for myself, I seem to look for distraction and struggle to focus, even when I’m greatly interested in what I’m working on. I make it harder for myself when I have access to all my int…

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8 Steps to Connect & Create Chemistry (or not) w/ Deep Listening Expert Emily Kasriel 1:11:14

2M ago1:11:14

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I find there are few things as intoxicating as someone who is really interested in you. You feel they care about you, they value you, and they are curious to hear about you. This is something you can define and do, if you understand the key components. So I have an expert on listening with us. But before I introduce them, one issue that stuck out t…

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Connecting Your Work To Your Personal Mission w/ Former Chipotle Co-CEO Monty Moran 1:15:23

2M ago1:15:23

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Monty Moran is the former Co-CEO of Chipotle. He joined them when they had 8 stores and left after they had over 2,500 and their valuation grew from a few million to $23 billion over his decade with the company. This isn’t a podcast about business though. I had Monty on the show because he cites his main key to the success from having one-on-one co…

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10 Most Common Attachments That Detach Us From Ourselves w/ Clinical Psychologist Bob Rosen 1:27:49

2M ago1:27:49

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When you read messages on spirituality, you will find many references on the dangers of what we are attached to. I grew up on the Bible which I feel taught attachment to nothing but God. In recent years I’ve followed the works of Anthony de Mello and Dr David R Hawkins on the dangers of attachment, from a spiritual standpoint. Now however, someone …

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Your Age Is Your Advantage: 5 Strategies For Late-Career Professionals 17:03

2M ago17:03

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Think your age is a disadvantage in today’s job market? Think again. If you're in the later stages of your career, you bring something that no degree or certification can replace—experience. In this episode, we’ll dive into five practical strategies to help late-career professionals leverage their age as a competitive advantage. You’ll learn: - How…

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The Education & Psychology From Reading An Actual Book w/ Jeff Brown 1:04:40

2M ago1:04:40

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I’m bringing back a conversation on the power of reading. Now, this isn’t something you haven’t heard of, but I think we forget the gravity of it, and I want to give quick focus to some new research I’ve done recently. My conversation here is with Jeff Brown, host of the Read To Lead podcast and author of the book, Read To Lead. As you’ll hear, we …

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How I Landed My New Job Without A Single Application 21:37

2M ago21:37

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Lorraine recently landed a new role! That's right, Lorraine is back in the corporate world. Don't worry, Career UpRising is still going strong. In today's personal episode, Lorraine shares the incredible, synchronistic story of how this job came about. It's all the proof you need of the hidden job market. You’ll learn: - How to tap into the hidden …

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The Lost Art Of Trusting Your Intuition Instead of Whatever Else You Put Your Trust In w/ Elizabeth Greenwood 1:05:17

2M ago1:05:17

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Our focus is, intuition. When is the last time you even heard that word, much less gave it any attention. When a book on intuition came across my desk, I was hooked. As I studied it, my focus turned toward trust, and faith. What do you put your trust and faith in? For all those who immediately say God, I’m going to ask you to stop, and really consi…

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The Ripple Effects Of What You Teach Others w/ Seth Godin 1:12:52

2M ago1:12:52

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“I would like to be measured by what the people who learned from me taught other people.” This is what my guest said, and I’ve never forgotten it. Seth Godin is one of the premier voices of business in our generation, and he was one of my first guests when I was host of The Ziglar Show, and this was the second time I had him on a show. Seth is well…

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The C.I.A. Model To Get Us To Move w/ Former Operative Michele Rigby Assad 1:17:39

3M ago1:17:39

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Would you like to be better at getting yourself to move? When you have an overall desire, but find yourself struggling to take the first step and just get going? I think we all do in certain areas of our lives and from what I experience it is getting worse. So I’ve brought on an expert and we’re going to exaggerate the point to help us better conce…

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Being Qualified Isn't Enough with Gregory Heller 24:08

3M ago24:08

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Having the right experience and credentials is important—but it’s not always what gets you hired. In this episode, Gregory Heller, experienced technologist and career strategist, joins us to unpack why being qualified is only part of the equation. We’ll dive into: Why qualifications alone don’t guarantee job offers The importance of storytelling an…

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How To Have A Fit Spirit w/ Kate Eckman 1:18:09

3M ago1:18:09

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Notice I said “spirit” and not “spirituality.” To me they overlap, but this is not a faith based message. Our focus is, your spirit, which I think of like your energy and your “vibe” if you will. Thinking on spirituality, I grew up in a religious construct where many people who were devoted to their spirituality, had very poor and lacking spirits, …

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Recognize The Victim Identity Of Our Culture & How To Overcome It In Yourself w/ Columbia Psych Professor Scott Barry Kaufman 59:53

3M ago59:53

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When COVID hit we all wore masks, so as not to infect each other or get infected. I and many others perceive that a more dangerous virus is among us, and it’s a victim mindset, which results in a victim identity. So how can we protect ourselves? My guest is Scott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D., a cognitive psychologist who is among the top one percent most c…

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Rebroadcast: Out of Work and Out of Time: How To Stay Afloat During Unemployment 25:15

3M ago25:15

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Losing a job can feel overwhelming, but you are not alone. This rebroadcast of one of our most impactful episodes dives into practical strategies to navigate unemployment with confidence and resilience. We’ll cover: - How to manage finances and stay afloat during a career transition - The mindset shifts that will keep you motivated and proactive - …

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How Your Work Contributes To A Meaningful Life w/ Career Guru Dan Miller 1:03:51

3M ago1:03:51

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What began as a discussion on whether our work must really be so important ultimately came to our need to know ourselves and what really fulfills us individually. And while yes, having meaningful work is profound to the joy of our lives, it’s also not meant to be the end all to our purpose and calling, but a tool. For this conversation I brought on…

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Not Being Limited By The Harsh Realities Of Our Lives w/ Karena Kilcoyne 1:37:55

3M ago1:37:55

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I’ve given focus to how we perceive our stories. We’ve also looked at toxic positivity and the damage of just trying to paint a pretty picture. We all encounter circumstances and events in our lives that challenge us. From massive traumas and tragedies to just disheartening disappointments. They all matter in regards to how we go forward in life. F…

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Midlife Is Just The Beginning with Carmen Hecox 29:00

3M ago29:00

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Think midlife is the beginning of the end? Wrong. It's a new beginning. In this inspiring episode, we welcome Carmen Hecox, host of Create The Best Me, to explore why midlife is actually a time of reinvention, empowerment, and new opportunities. Join us as we discuss: - How to shift your mindset and embrace midlife as a fresh start - The keys to pe…

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The Lost Art Of Actually Asking For Personal Guidance & Help w/ Mark & Crystal Hansen 1:04:12

3M ago1:04:12

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A book landed on my desk a few years ago called, Ask - The Bridge from Your Dreams to Your Destiny. And lo and behold the author was Mark Victor Hanson and his wife Crystal. Mark is cited as one of the bestselling authors of all-time, as he is credited along with Jack Canfield for the entire Chicken Soup For The Soul franchise which has sold over h…

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Job Search Advice From the Back Catalog For Graduation Season 2:30

3M ago2:30

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It’s May, and for many of you, that means graduation. Whether you’re finishing your MBA or completing another academic journey, this is a moment filled with possibility—and uncertainty. Especially in today’s job market, it’s natural to feel some anxiety about what comes next. To support you in your job search, I want to point you to a few episodes …

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The Human Style For Your Most Effectiveness, Efficiency & Energy w/ Erin Claire Jones 1:31:18

3M ago1:31:18

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Most everyone is aware of their personality style. You’ve likely taken one or five personality tests and quizzes where you answer a bunch of questions about yourself. What are your propensities and predispositions? I appreciate them all and have found some value from each in helping me understand and get some insight into myself. Yet I’ve also stru…

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Your Career Is NOT Over After 50 with Tara Estevez 33:21

3M ago33:21

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Think your best career years are behind you? Think again! In this empowering episode, we’re breaking down the myths about job searching and career growth after 50. Tara Estevez is a Career UpRising client who her personal journey and how Career UpRising's program helped her to dramatically change her career path. She'll share firsthand strategies f…

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From Being Bullied To Being A Bully To Imprisonment To Legendary Men's Leader w/ Tommy Breedlove 1:12:06

3M ago1:12:06

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I feel most of us are looking for a bit of new knowledge, something to help us improve our results. Kind of like weight loss and you just want to drop 5 or 10 pounds. So you make some little shifts and changes. Then you have someone like a friend of mine who went from morbidly obese to losing well over 100 pounds. Such a life change. This is a stor…

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Can You Really Change Your Personality? Do You Really Even Want To? w/ Olga Khazan 1:25:02

4M ago1:25:02

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I grew up in the world of self-improvement when personality profiles became popular. The idea then was you had a core personality style and it was pretty solid, like your hair color. Culturally we like to label people’s personalities, “She’s a classic type A personality,” and “Oh, he’s super introverted.” In regards to changing one’s personality, I…

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Career UpRising Turns 10: What a Decade in Business Has Taught Me 27:09

4M ago27:09

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A decade of growth, challenges, and transformation—what have we learned? In this special anniversary episode, we’re celebrating 10 years of Career UpRising and sharing the biggest lessons from a decade in business. Join Lorraine as she reflects on: - The highs and lows of entrepreneurship and career coaching - The key mindset shifts that have fuele…

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How To Have A Compelling & Relatable Online Personality w/ Erica Dhawan 59:28

4M ago59:28

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I find that when we communicate with others, in any way, we are either helping or hurting our relationship with them. Yet every day, more and more of our communication is digital. I cut my relationship teeth as a kid on Dale Carnegie’s book, “How To Win Friends and Influence People.” But this assumed we were face to face. How do we win friends and …

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The Science Around - Can I Succeed? Do I Belong? Am I Loved? w/ Stanford Psych Professor Dr. Gregory Walton 1:08:03

4M ago1:08:03

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Listen to those three questions again - Can I Succeed? Do I Belong? Am I Loved? I’m tempted to feel those questions address the root issue of every human on earth. As I continue to research personal identity and how we as a culture seem to be more fragile and threatened than ever, I feel these questions are primary. So I had a conversation with Dr …

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Why You Need Core Values (Rebroadcast) 23:39

4M ago23:39

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Join host Lorraine Rise as she explores why understanding and aligning with your core values is crucial for finding satisfaction and success in your professional life. Discover how clarifying your values can serve as a compass, guiding you towards career choices that resonate with your authentic self. Through real-life examples and practical insigh…

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How To Have A Podcast People Listen To & If You Should Even Have One | w/ Jordan Harbinger 1:04:32

4M ago1:04:32

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We are at a time when anyone with a message is pushing to have a book and a podcast. I have been in the podcast game a long time and things have changed a lot. But the question of what makes a good podcast and if you should even have one, hasn’t changed. So I’m bringing back a discussion I had a few years ago with Jordan Harbinger. Jordan has an in…

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The Rise Of Fear Culture & How To Better Understand & Embrace Courage w/ Margie Warrell 1:19:54

4M ago1:19:54

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The topic today is courage and my guest defines courage as, consciously choosing to act in the presence of fear and potential risk, real or perceived, and she cites it as a learnable skill. Dr. Margie Warrell is a five-time best-selling author and Forbes columnist. She’s the author of the upcoming book The Courage Gap: 5 Steps to Braver Action whic…

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