Best Jason Birkevold Liem Podcasts (2025)

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Faith and Resilience: Finding Strength in Uncertainty with Dr. Amir Hussain. 1:07:21

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. “Faith isn’t about blind obedience—it’s about finding meaning in the questions we ask.” – Dr. Amir Hussain In this episode, I speak with Dr. Amir Hussain, Professor of Theological Studies at Loyola Marymount University, about how faith—beyond religion—can act as an anchor during time…

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What Do You Do When Everything Feels Out of Control? How the Control-Certainty Matrix Helps You Regain Focus, Confidence, and Calm in Unpredictable Times. 30:44

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. In this special Bite Size Fridays bonus episode, I wanted to pause and respond to something that’s been showing up a lot lately—in emails, conversations, coaching sessions, and across social media: a growing sense of unease. People are feeling overwhelmed, doom-scrolling more than th…

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The Leadership Wake-Up Call: You Can’t Lead What You Won’t Own Dan Tocchini on Radical Responsibility and Real Growth. 1:03:36

8d ago1:03:36

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. "You Can’t Explain Your Way Out of What You Behaved Your Way Into" — With Dan Tocchini In this episode of It’s an Inside Job, I sit down with Dan Tocchini—an expert in transformational leadership with over 35 years of experience helping individuals and organizations shift out of stuc…

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The Contrarian Mindset: Mastering the Art of Uncertainty. 15:52

11d ago15:52

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Uncertainty tends to make us hesitate. We overthink. We stall. We imagine worst-case scenarios. But what if uncertainty wasn’t something to avoid—but something to work with? In this week’s episode of Bite Size Fridays, we unpack the fear of uncertainty through the lens of the contrar…

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How Do You Reclaim Your Voice After Captivity? Mellissa Fung on Trauma, Courage, Resilience and Bearing Witness to Women’s Suffering in War 53:40

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. “You don't know how strong you are until you're faced with a crisis. I never thought I could survive being kidnapped and thrown into a hole. But somehow, you find the strength in you to get through it.” - Mellissa Fung In this powerful episode, I sit down with veteran journalist, aut…

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The Contrarian Mindset - Facing the Fear of Change. 17:18

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Change often knocks when we least expect it—and rarely when we feel ready. This week on BiteSize Fridays, we explore one of the most common and quietly limiting fears: the fear of change. In this episode, I share William’s story—a seasoned marketing leader with decades of experience …

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Can You Prevent Dementia? The Truth About Brain Health, Cognitive Resilience & Longevity. 1:11:34

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. “Dementia is not inevitable. Small, intentional changes in lifestyle can significantly reduce your risk.” - Jay Ingram Have you ever wondered how much control we have over our brain health? Can lifestyle choices, education, and sleep patterns influence cognitive longevity and prevent…

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The Contrarian Mindset: Replacing the Reactive Mindset. 16:22

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. This week, we’re tackling a mindset many of us fall into without realizing it—the reactive mindset. Reactivity isn’t always bad. In life-or-death situations, reacting fast keeps us safe. But in daily work, relationships, and emotionally charged conversations, reacting without reflect…

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Finding Fulfillment, Meaning and Resilience Beyond Achievement: Exploring the Philosophies of Ikigai & Buddhism with Tim Tamashiro. 1:07:16

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. “Happiness isn’t something you chase. It’s a byproduct of suffering less.” – Tim Tamashiro Have you ever hit a point where you’ve achieved what you thought would make you happy, only to feel like something’s still missing? Or perhaps you’ve found yourself caught in a cycle of frustra…

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The Contrarian Mindset: Overcoming the Fear of Not Being Good Enough. 11:04

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. This week, we’re taking on a fear that hides in plain sight—the fear of not being good enough. In this episode, I share Gail’s story, a talented construction engineer working in a high-pressure, fast-paced industry. Despite a strong track record of success, Gail was driven by anxiety…

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The Art & Science of Asking Better Questions: Unlock Trust, Learning & Leadership with Jeff Wetzler. 59:18

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. “Your desire to know cultivates their willingness to tell.” – Jeff Wetzler In this episode of It's an Inside Job, I sit down with Jeff Wetzler, author of Ask: Tap Into the Hidden Wisdom of People Around You, to explore the transformative power of asking the right questions. Jeff shar…

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The Contrarian Mindset: Moving Through Imposter Syndrome. 14:32

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. This week on BiteSize Fridays, we unpack something that touches nearly everyone—imposter syndrome. Whether you're stepping into a new role, leading a team, or just pushing yourself into uncharted territory, that quiet inner voice questioning your competence can creep in. In this epis…

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What Happens When the Game Ends? Resilience, Recovery & Redefining Success with Laura HS Collins. 1:15:26

1M ago1:15:26

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. "You don't have to erase your struggles to heal—it's about learning to understand and care for them." - Laura Collins In this episode, I sit down with Laura Hans-Segundo Collins, a former elite gymnast and diver turned psychotherapist. We explore what happens when the identity you’ve…

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The Contrarian Mindset: Breaking Free from Perfectionism. 12:54

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Perfectionism often hides behind ambition, high standards, and pride in our work. But left unchecked, it can drain our energy, paralyze progress, and chip away at our confidence. In this episode, I share Hunter’s story—a software engineer who tied his self-worth to flawless outcomes …

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The Art & Science of Intuition: Mastering Intuitive Decision-Making & Building Resilience. 1:09:30

2M ago1:09:30

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. "We tend to rationalise ourselves out of intuition, but that quiet voice inside of us often knows the answer before our mind catches up." - Elysia Skye In this episode, I sit down with Elysia Skye, an intuitive business coach, speaker, and host of The Brilliance Methodpodcast. We exp…

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The Contrarian Mindset: Freedom From The Fear of Vulnerability. 12:23

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. In this episode of our Contrarian Mindset series, I explore a fear that silently influences many of our decisions—the fear of vulnerability. I share the stories of Henning, a driven executive, and Laura, a dedicated healthcare professional. On the surface, they had it all together. B…

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The Power of Perception: How to Show Up, Stand Out, Lead with Intention with Saliha Oukaci. 1:02:43

2M ago1:02:43

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. "Power is not about control—it’s about collaboration, influence, and shaping the perception of those around you." - Saliha Oukaci Have you ever felt like you’re playing by the rules but still not getting the visibility, influence, or leadership presence you deserve? Do you find yours…

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Solo - The Contrarian Mindset Skill 12: Practice Building Social Bridges. 33:51

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. “Healthy relationships thrive on balance, not scorekeeping. Reciprocity is about fostering mutual respect and support, not tallying who did what.” In this episode, I talk about the final skill for Mastering Resilience: Building Social Bridges. I share how relationships play a vital r…

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The Secret to Building Resilient Relationships: A Conversation with Topaz Adizes. 1:00:34

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. "It's not about the answers. It's about your ability to sit in the discomfort of the questions." - Topaz Adizes Have you ever stopped to consider not just the strength of your relationships, but their resilience? Can they withstand discomfort, uncertainty, growth, and adversity, or d…

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Solo - The Contrarian Mindset Skill 11: Practice Equanimity. 24:07

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. “True resilience comes not from controlling the world around us but mastering the world within.” In this Bite Size Friday episode of It’s an Inside Job, I explore the powerful concept of equanimity as part of my series on building a contrarian mindset. Equanimity goes beyond just sta…

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The Secret to Successful Mergers? Transparency, Trust & People with Kristin Omreng. 58:13

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. “Daring to say it as it is—being transparent, even when you don’t have all the answers—builds trust and resilience in an organisation.” - Kristin Omreng Mergers and acquisitions are complex, and one of the biggest challenges isn't just combining business operations—it's integrating t…

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Solo - The Contrarian Mindset Skill 10: Practice Self Worth 31:06

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. “Self-worth is not something you gain—it’s something you uncover within yourself.” In this episode, I explore the concept of self-worth - the second skill under Mastering Resilience. Through the window of the contrarian mindset, redefining it as something intrinsic and independent of…

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Healing from the Inside Out: Somatic Psychotherapy & Emotional Regulation with Debi Fries. 1:12:04

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. “We don’t just store trauma in our minds—we store it in our bodies. Healing starts when we bring awareness to those patterns.” – Debi Fries Have you ever felt emotions stuck in your body but struggled to articulate them? Do certain patterns in your relationships or reactions seem to …

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Solo - The Contrarian Mindset Skill 9: Practice Courage 21:46

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. "Courage is not the absence of fear—it’s choosing to lean into fear, to learn from it, and to act despite it." In this BiteSize Friday episode, Jason explores the concept of contrarian courage—a mindset that challenges conventional thinking about fear and resilience. He dives into th…

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Leading Through Uncertainty: Essential Resilience Skills for 2025. 1:06:24

3M ago1:06:24

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. “Adaptability is the number one skill set we need in 2025 and beyond. The ability to pivot, stay composed, and problem-solve in real time is what will separate strong leaders from the rest.” – Cynthia Pong In this episode of It’s an Inside Job, I sit down with award-winning executive…

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Solo - The Contrarian Mindset Skill 8: Focus on Progress Not Perfection 17:33

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. "Progress celebrates movement, even messy, because it values the process of becoming over the illusion of already being." In this episode of BiteSize Fridays, I continue the Contrarian Mindset series by exploring the fourth skill under "Mastering Perspective"—Focusing on Progress, No…

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Caring & Resilient Leadership: How to Build Trust, Navigate Complexity, and Empower Teams. 57:17

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. “You can’t split a person in half—what happens in their personal life affects their work. Truly caring leaders acknowledge this and create space for real conversations.” - Germain St-Denis In this episode, I sit down with Germain St-Denis to explore caring leadership—what it truly me…

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Solo - The Contrarian Mindset Skill 7: Accepting Imperfections as Natural 36:02

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. "Your imperfections are not just natural—they’re extraordinary. Embrace them as a testament to your resilience and growth." In this episode of BiteSize Fridays, Jason dives into the third skill in the "Mastering Perspective" cluster of the Contrarian Mindset series: Accepting Imperfe…

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Build Stronger & More Resilient Teams: Embrace Diversity, Feedback, and Psychological Safety 57:59

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. “Feedback isn’t about the past—it’s about building a better future together.” – Vindou Duc In this episode of It’s an Inside Job, I sit down with Vindou Duc, a seasoned leader with over 25 years of global experience in marketing, human resources, and business transformation. Together…

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Solo - The Contrarian Mindset Skill 6: Embracing Obstacles as Opportunities 26:47

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. "Obstacles aren’t barriers; they are the stepping stones to becoming your best self." In this BiteSize Fridays episode, Jason explores the second skill in the "Mastering Perspective" cluster of the Contrarian Mindset series: Embracing Obstacles as Opportunities. He unpacks the psycho…

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How to Build Resilience, Mental Clarity, Cognitive Hygiene and Healing with Jason Liem. 1:01:30

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. “The heart pumps blood, the lungs pump oxygen. The brain—well, for me, it has always pumped survival. .. Everything the brain does has a positive intent, but sometimes the way it goes about it is counterproductive. Fortunately, we can change that." - Jason Liem This week's episode, i…

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Solo - The Contrarian Mindset Skill 5: Challenging Unrealistic Standards 19:29

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. "By letting go of unrealistic standards, we reclaim our autonomy and align our actions with what truly matters, creating a life of authenticity and fulfillment." In this Bite Size Fridays episode, Jason explores the second cluster of skills in the Contrarian Mindset series: Mastering…

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Managing Upwards with Tact and Diplomacy: How to Succeed with Difficult Bosses & Become Resilient 45:22

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. “Their emotions and choices do not mean I have to experience them the way they do. Empathy isn’t about absorbing their storm but understanding it from a safe distance.” - Eric Charron In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Eric Chiron, an experienced executive and t…

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Solo - The Contrarian Mindset Skill 4: Embracing Uncertainty 19:57

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. "By challenging established fears and mindsets, we unlock the door to greater resilience, clarity, and the ability to thrive in life’s uncertainties." In this Bite Size Fridays episode of It’s an Inside Job, Jason Liem dives into the fourth and final skill in the Mastering Self clust…

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Are You a Technical Expert Feeling Stuck? Discover the Expertship Framework for Career Growth & Resilience. 1:01:46

4M ago1:01:46

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. "Technical experts are the backbone of organisations, but their full potential remains untapped without the right support." – Alistair Gordon In this episode, I sit down with Alistair Gordon, an expert in training and coaching technical subject matter experts (SMEs) worldwide. We dis…

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Solo - The Contrarian Mindset Skill 3: Letting Go Of Fixed & Desired Outcomes 14:56

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. In this Bite Size Fridays episode of It's an Inside Job, Jason White Birkevold Liem explores the third skill of the contrarian mindset—letting go of fixed outcomes and focusing on our actions and efforts. Jason delves into how this principle empowers us to live authentically and full…

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Thriving in Complexity: Resilient Leadership Strategies for Uncertain Times 1:02:27

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. "Power within is the foundation—it’s about self-confidence and agency, and without it, collaboration and innovation cannot thrive." – Simona Costanzo Sow In this episode, I sit down with Simona Costanzo Sow, Chief of Academic Partnerships at the UN System Staff College (UNSSC), to ex…

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Solo - The Contrarian Mindset Skill 2: Focusing on Reality Over Emotional Reality for Resilience 16:37

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. In this Bite Size Fridays episode of It's an Inside Job, host Jason Liem continues the series on the contrarian mindset by exploring the second skill: focusing on reality over emotional reality. Jason delves into how we can use emotional wisdom and disciplined perception to interpret…

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Discover The Unlock Moment: Finding Clarity, Purpose & Resilience Through Life’s Turning Points 1:28:15

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. "The Unlock Moment is not about discovering something new—it’s about revealing what’s been there all along." – Dr. Gary Crotaz In this long-form episode of It's an Inside Job, Jason sits down with Dr. Gary Crotaz, world-renowned executive coach, award-winning author, and host of The …

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Solo - The Contrarian Mindset Skill 1: Focusing on What You Can Control for Resilience 14:27

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. In this Bite Size Fridays episode of It's an Inside Job, host Jason Liem introduces the contrarian mindset and its first skill: focusing on what we can control. The contrarian mindset is about challenging the status quo in our minds, questioning our typical reactions, and discovering…

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Part 2 – Discover the Power of The Contrarian Mindset: A New Approach to Rewiring Your Brain for Resilience and Growth 26:03

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. In this solo episode, Jason continues laying the groundwork for The Contrarian Mindset series by delving deeper into the roots of negative thinking, rumination, and overthinking. Building on Season 7 Episode 1, he explores the interplay of evolutionary biology, neurochemistry, and co…

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BiteSize: Why Everything You Know About Emotions Might Be Wrong: A New Perspective on Emotional Experiences to Improve Well-being & Manage Anxiety. 11:53

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Ever wondered why you feel a rush of anxiety before a big job interview? This familiar sensation is not just a simple reaction but a complex interplay of various factors. Psychologist Lisa Feldman Barrett offers a revolutionary perspective on such experiences, challenging traditional…

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Season 7 Premiere: Part 1 – Discover the Power of The Contrarian Mindset: A New Approach to Rewiring Your Brain for Resilience and Growth 28:18

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Welcome to Season 7 of It’s an Inside Job! In this episode, Jason introduces a groundbreaking series focused on The Contrarian Mindset, a toolkit designed to counter unhelpful fears and mindsets while building resilience, tenacity, and psychological strength. Jason also explores how …

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Feeling Different? Discover How Embracing Individuality Can Lead to Success and Growth. 1:02:16

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. In this episode, Geir Henning Eikeland, a man of many talents who has thrived across different fields such as opera singing, filmmaking, wine importing, and corporate leadership. Geir discusses the essential lessons he’s learned throughout his journey, including how he has adapted to…

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BiteSize - Struggling with Conflict? Learn How to Turn Disagreement into Collaboration. 15:46

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. This week, we revisit Season 5, Episode 11, where I had an in-depth conversation with Professor Joel Lee, a renowned expert in negotiation and mediation. Joel, a professor at the National University of Singapore and a Harvard Law School graduate, shared valuable insights into handlin…

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Using Self-Leadership and Emotional Intelligence to Build Resilience in Challenging Times. 50:34

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Welcome to this special episode. Today, I’m excited to share an interview I did on Cultural Communication Confidence with Victoria Rennoldson, where we dove deep into resilience, self-leadership, and emotional intelligence. Victoria and I explore how we can build resilience both pers…

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BiteSize - How to Adapt and Change Your Personality for Greater Resilience and Well-Being. 14:29

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. This week, we’re diving back into Season 5, Episode 21, where I had an insightful conversation with Dr. Brian Little, an acclaimed personality psychologist and author of Me, Myself, and Us. In this episode, Dr. Little challenges the notion that our personalities are fixed, revealing …

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Leadership Skills for Transitioning from Technical Roles to Management: Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management & Team Collaboration. 1:00:43

6M ago1:00:43

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. “Psychological safety and accountability are two sides of the same coin.” – Jonathan Bennett In this episode, Jason sits down with Jonathan Bennett, an executive coach and advisor with extensive experience helping leaders navigate transitions, manage stress, and foster team accountab…

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BiteSize - Is Your Mindset Holding You Back? Here’s How to Break Free & Thrive for Mindset Mastery & Personal Resilience. 13:18

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Today, we’re diving back into S5 E6, where I had a fascinating conversation with Moustafa Hamwi, a best-selling author and expert on mindset mastery and personal resilience. In this episode, you'll discover practical steps to overcome the mental and emotional roadblocks that hold us …

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Emotional Intelligence & Psychological Safety: Keys to Creating High-Performing & Engaged Teams. 1:13:35

6M ago1:13:35

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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Today, we’re diving deep into creating resilient teams and organizations with Shelly Brown, an HR expert with over four decades of experience in human resources. Shelly has worked with large multinational organizations, led HR functions, and is now a consultant with Ninebox HR. Today…

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