Podcasts about anxious achiever

Why do some confident presenters crumble during coffee chats? We unpack the paradox of high-performing speakers with social anxiety and offer practical ways to show up without spiraling. In this episode we cover:The science behind “performance vs. connection” anxietyWhy social stakes feel higher than spotlight momentsHow to manage real-life interactions without shutting downSupport the showJill Griffin, host of The Career Refresh, delivers expert guidance on workplace challenges and career transitions. Jill leverages her experience working for the world's top brands like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton Hotels, and Martha Stewart to address leadership, burnout, team dynamics, and the 4Ps (perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and personalities). Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on: Book a 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching HERE Build a Leadership Identity That Earns Trust and Delivers Results. Gallup CliftonStrengths Corporate Workshops to build a strengths-based culture Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making Keynote Speaking Grab a personal Resume Refresh with Jill Griffin HERE Follow @JillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration Connect with and follow Jill on LinkedIn

You don't need to feel calm to stay in control. In this raw and eye-opening episode, Kwame Christian sits down with The Anxious Achiever host Morra Aarons-Mele to unpack what really happens when anxiety hits in the middle of a high-stakes conversation. Whether you're a leader, negotiator, or just trying to survive the next Zoom meeting, this conversation offers practical tools to ground yourself, recover in real-time, and stop letting anxiety run the show. Morra breaks down the science, shares life-saving techniques from her work with high performers, and reveals why anxiety isn't something to conquer — it's something to understand, respect, and work with. This episode is not about avoiding discomfort. It's about learning to lead through it. Connect with Morra ⁠https://morraam.com/⁠ BUY NOW: The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower Contact ANI ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠negotiateanything.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!

In this episode of the Anxious Achiever podcast Morra and I dig into some of the new techniques for managing stress and anxiety I first wrote about in the Beautiful Voyager Stress Relief Cheat Sheets on Substack. I love Morra's description of the episode: “In the high stakes world of technology companies, a lot of lip service is paid to well-being and mental health. But Meredith Arthur has been researching practical ways to manage anxiety and overthinking since before it was cool. In this episode, Morra speaks with the author and Beautiful Voyager creator about everything from polyvagal theory, clinical somatics, self-regulation and internal safety. They share their favorite routines for managing anxiety and stress.”If you haven't listened to the Anxious Achiever podcast before, this is your chance to learn more about Morra's work (and check out her book too). You can also listen to my previous Anxious Achiever episode which first came out in Feb 2023.Thank you, Morra Aarons-Mele, for everything you do to help people understand what anxiety means and how it works. The energy and expertise you bring to this field is inspiring. And thank you to Mary Dooe for the production work on the episode. 

In the high stakes world of technology companies, a lot of lip service is paid to well-being and mental health. But Meredith Arthur has been researching practical ways to manage anxiety and overthinking since before it was cool. In this episode, Morra speaks with the author and Beautiful Voyager creator about everything from polyvagal theory, clinical somatics, self-regulation and internal safety. They share their favorite routines for managing anxiety and stress. Learn more about Meredith here: https://bevoya.com/about Listen to Meredith's previous Anxious Achiever episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5B88kIsQfcvPRR3Ut8wynX?si=6jCXb7mLRvKZAIbAcYPRKQ

This is an episode of a podcast we think you'll love, The Anxious Achiever. Sanyin Siang is an advisor, coach, and adjunct professor at Duke University where she leads the Fuqua/Coach K Leadership and Ethics Center or COLE. She's also someone who believes in being your own best friend, and that starts with the self-talk we have going on in our heads all day long. In this episode, she walks The Anxious Achiever host Morra Aarons-Mele through her superpowers framework, her own quest to find her strengths, and how high-achievers can zero in on our gifts instead of what we need to improve. You can find more The Anxious Achiever wherever you're listening to this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special feed drop from The Anxious Achiever, Morra Aarons-Mele sits down with Yowei Shaw, former host of NPR's Invisibilia, to explore the personal and professional challenges that followed her unexpected layoff. In this candid conversation, Yowei opens up about how losing her job caused a profound shift in her identity and sense of self—and how she found the courage to rebuild. Yowei shares the emotional and psychological journey she went through after the layoff, including how she navigated feelings of uncertainty, grief, and personal reinvention. Now hosting her own podcast, Proxy with Yowei Shaw, she offers valuable advice for anyone facing similar career setbacks. Whether you're dealing with a job loss or just questioning your place in the workplace, this conversation offers insights on resilience, recovery, and embracing new beginnings. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation about career, identity, and the power of moving forward after setbacks.

Are you feeling anxious about AI taking over your job? You're not alone. We will explore that today on The Wise Effort Show with Morra Aarons-Mele in this repost of her episode, in which she interviews me about what to do about AI anxiety on The Anxious Achiever podcast. Listen and Learn What to Do About AI AnxietyAI and Job Security ConcernsDistress Tolerance SkillsRecognizing, Embracing, and Creating Space Your FeelingsUnderstanding the Root of Your AnxietyHarnessing Emotions for Positive ActionUsing AI with Intention and PurposeAdapting to Change and UncertaintyListen to Dr. Diana Hill discuss how to use skills related to moving towards what's uncomfortable, practicing compassion, self-compassion, getting curious, opening up, and using your genius wisely.Related ResourcesGet enhanced show notes for this episodeWant to become more psychologically flexible? Take Diana's on-demand course, "Foundations of ACT."Diana's EventsReserve your spot in Diana's Costa Rica retreat in 2025!See Diana at an upcoming eventConnecting With DianaSubscribe for free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Leave a 5-star review on Apple so people like you can find the show.Sign up for the free Wise Effort Newsletter.Become a Wise Effort member to support the show.Follow Diana on YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Diana's website.Leave feedback for the showThanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of Bell & Branch for your beautiful music.We can put our energy where it matters most and savor the good along the way.

What are some words you would use to describe a leader? Bold, driven, steadfast. How about … anxious? You may not equate leadership with anxiety, but Morra Aarons-Mele — a writer, podcaster, and self-proclaimed anxious achiever — says that's a mistake. Because anxiety is not a professional defect or character flaw. It's not something to be ashamed of or something you have to hide. Instead, in Morra's view, it's an asset, a resource, a motivator that can bring out your best work. The hard part is figuring out how to master it so that it helps rather than hinders. If you've ever struggled with anxiety, that may sound like a tall order, maybe even impossible, but in this episode, Morra, with help from a pen, a banana, and reams of cutting-edge research, will teach you how to do it.

Starting June 5th, the Anxious Achiever is back to celebrate its tenth season. We'll be diving into the topics and challenges you've asked about most: How to manage anxiety around AI and your job What is is like crafting a career while living with Tourette's syndrome How to identify if you are a people pleaser (and how to change) Why your boss is or isn't toxic Manage emotions through difficult situations  And much, much more. The new season launches next week - be sure to let us know what you think!

Welcome to another episode of the Dr. Patty Ann Podcast, where we tackle the real issues impacting our relationships and mental health. Today, I'm thrilled to host Morra Aarons-Mele, an influential movement builder, author, and visionary behind the Anxious Achiever project. Together, we explore the intriguing paradox of modern life: why do we feel more anxious in an era marked by unprecedented safety and health?  Morra enlightens us on the concept of "good anxiety" and its role in driving us forward during life's pivotal moments. We also discuss the broad spectrum of anxiety, examining its influence on both our personal lives and professional environments.  This episode is packed with profound insights and actionable advice for anyone looking to understand and manage anxiety in today's complex world.

In this WorkWell podcast by Deloitte, Jen Fisher, editor-at-large for Thrive and Deloitte's Human Sustainability Hub, sits down with speaker, workplace mental health consultant, and executive Morra Aarons-Mele, author of The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower to discuss how to manage the anxiety that comes with succeeding and leading.   

In this WorkWell podcast by Deloitte, Jen Fisher, editor-at-large for Thrive and Deloitte's Human Sustainability Hub, sits down with speaker, workplace mental health consultant, and executive Morra Aarons-Mele, author of The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower to discuss how to manage the anxiety that comes with succeeding and leading.   

Morra Aarons-Mele is an acclaimed podcast host and author of THE ANXIOUS ACHIEVER: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower. Morra Aarons-Mele transforms anxiety from a perceived weakness to a powerful strength. In this episode our host William Corless and Morra Aarons-Mele discuss various topics in her books such as understanding anxiety, reframing anxiety to be your superpower, performance anxiety, dealing with uncertainty, making peace with your inner critic, anxiety in the workplace, your mindset around anxiety and vigilance and more. To learn more about Morra visit: www.theanxiousachiever.com https://morraam.com/books

Anxiety can be painful and embarrassing, even downright debilitating. But author and podcaster Morra Aarons-Mele says it's also a force that you can use to your advantage. She's here today to teach you how. Morra's new book is "The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower." And be sure to check out her podcast, "The Anxious Achiever," which, like our show, is part of the LinkedIn Podcast Network.

Professional Sales Tips you'll learn today on The Sales Podcast… Manage anxiety to still excel in business and in life. Anxious, depressed, and burnt out. Fight, flight, or freeze. Social media is a tool designed to manipulate us. She was a sensitive kid…hyper-vigilant. She has had anxiety and depression since she was 19. Bipolar as well. There was no hybrid job force back then. She had to become an entrepreneur to cope with her anxiety and depression. Related episodes and posts Find The Best CRM For Your Team and Budget Start Your Free 12 Weeks To Peak™ Anxiety can drive us to perform. Stress is put on you, and anxiety shows up when you fear the future. Sometimes, anxiety kicks in on its own. She's had a lot of professional help, including at least 20 different medications. Sales is a system that thrives off a little bit of anxiety. Money can make us anxious. She loves sports and sports psychologists. They can focus. Mindfulness is key. Turn off your brain. You have to build the muscle of your mind to stay in the moment. Many can get in a negative mindset rut. You have to retrain your brain. Therapy…be present…stay in the moment. Think of the worst-case scenario and ask, “Is this likely? Is it probable?” She is anxious about flying. It's not a phobia but anxiety. Sold her 11-year consulting business. Now focused on workplace mental health. Not a therapist. Coaches teams on mental health. Use your introversion to excel in sales. She listens more than she talks. Use your introversion to excel in sales.” Anxiety is a natural human emotion. When we understand ourselves, we're better. Stop. Look at the evidence and make a plan to do it again. Use your anxiety to help you plan. We bring our past to our negotiations. Sales Growth Tools Mentioned In The Sales Podcast Take The CRM Quiz: get a free consultation with me Donate: Just because you like the show, the no-bullshit approach, and don't want to buy a book, software, or The Make Every Sale Program. Leadferno: Turn lurkers into leads Founders Card: Get $20,000 in free processing from Stripe, save 15% on Bose, and save on hotels, travel, car rentals, you name it. Send Drunk Emails: …that get opened and get you paid! Phone Burner: work the phone like a machine so you can be a human when you connect. Sendspark: Send video emails that make an impact so you can stand out from the noise. Use promo code SALESWHISPERER to get 33% off for three months GUEST INFO: Guest Site: https://morraam.com/ Guest Twitter: https://twitter.com/morraam PODCAST INFO: Support The Sales Podcast: https://bit.ly/3JOJ6jC Podcast website: https://www.thesaleswhisperer.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PeYzKL Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSalesWhispererWes SUPPORT & CONNECT: Check out the sponsors above; it's the best way to support this podcast Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheWes Twitter: https://twitter.com/saleswhisperer Instagram: https://instagram.com/saleswhisperer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thesaleswhisperer/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesaleswhisperer Medium: https://medium.com/@saleswhisperer

Morra Aarons-Mele is the host of The Anxious Achiever, a top-10 management podcast that helps people rethink the relationship between their mental health and their leadership. Morra founded Women Online and The Mission List, an award-winning digital-consulting firm and influencer marketing company dedicated to social change in 2010 and sold her businesses in 2021. She is also the author of a bestselling book, The Anxious Achiever, which published in 2023. In this classic episode, Morra joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about her book, how to turn anxiety into an advantage, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Morra Aarons-Mele, host of the Anxious Achiever podcast and author of "The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Leadership Superpower." Morra is a renowned expert on the topic of living well in spite of anxiety. In this episode, she discusses the spectrum of anxiety, its role in achievement, and strategies for people to manage anxiety in their personal lives and the workplace. Morra emphasizes the importance of understanding and identifying anxiety, self-advocating in treatment, and shifting workplace cultures to better support those with anxiety. To learn more -- or read the transcript -- please visit the official episode page. “We create workplaces that are designed to use anxiety as a tool to drive performance. By constant surveillance, by not having enough time, by being on Zoom all day, by delivering packages all day without the ability to take a bio break or a lunch break, and by having constant leaderboards that show your progress against others. And then we wonder why people are burnt out and anxious.” ~Morra Aarons-Mele Our guest, Morra Aarons-Mele, is the host of The Anxious Achiever, a top-10 management podcast that helps people rethink the relationship between their mental health and their leadership. Morra founded Women Online and The Mission List, an award-winning digital consulting firm and influencer marketing company dedicated to social change, in 2010 and sold her businesses in 2021. She helped Hillary Clinton log on for her first internet chat and has launched digital campaigns for President Obama, Malala Yousafzai, the United Nations, the CDC, and many other leading figures and organizations. She lives outside Boston with her family and menagerie. For more details, visit www.theanxiousachiever.com. Our host, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. Gabe makes his home in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. He lives with his supportive wife, Kendall, and a Miniature Schnauzer dog that he never wanted, but now can't imagine life without. To book Gabe for your next event or learn more about him, please visit gabehoward.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Horan talks with Morra Aarons-Mele, author of THE ANXIOUS ACHIEVER. Morra will discuss why anxiety is the world's most common mental health problem, why we must manage, not avoid, anxiety, what is the difference between fear and anxiety and why we must ask anxiety, "What are you trying to tell me?"

Join Kelly Meerbott and guest Morra Aarons-Mele — known as The Anxious Achiever — as they discuss Morra's two missions in life for the world of work. First, Morra helps leaders who manage anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, OCD, mental illness and more thrive at work — and discusses why people with different brains need to work differently.  Secondly, Morra helps organizations learn how to talk about mental health at work in a productive and beneficial way. Don't miss this episode!

In this episode of WiseTalk, CEO and Executive Leadership Coach Sue Bethanis hosts best-selling author and workplace mental health expert Morra Aarons-Mele. Morra hosts The Anxious Achiever podcast for LinkedIn Presents, which won the 2023 Media Award from Mental Health America, was a 2020 Webby Awards Honoree, 2022 “Best Commute Podcast” Signal Award winner, and is frequently a top 10 management podcast and top 50 business podcast. She's passionate about helping people rethink the relationship between their mental health and their success. Morra speaks to and consults frequently with Fortune 500 companies, startups, and U.S Government agencies. She is a LinkedIn “Top 10 Voice” in mental health.Morra is an entrepreneur and communications executive. In addition to her work in workplace mental health, Aarons-Mele founded the award-winning social impact agency Women Online and created its database of female influencers, the Mission List, which she sold in 2021. Morra was named 2020 Entrepreneur of the Year at the Iris Awards, created to recognize excellence among digital content creators. She has helped three US presidential candidates and a range of mission-driven organizations create communications, marketing, and fundraising campaigns.Morra is also a prolific writer. Since 2004 she has covered the campaign trail, the White House, the lactation room, and the office cubicle. She has written for the New York Times, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Slate, InStyle, O, the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and the Guardian. She is the author of the new book, The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower, a compelling guide to managing the anxiety that comes with succeeding and leading.Morra has degrees from the Harvard Kennedy School and Brown University. She and Nicco Mele live in Boston with their three children.

A conversation with Morra Aarons-Mele, the host of The Anxious Achiever, a top 10 management podcast exploring links between mental health and leadership. Morra is also the founder of Women Online and the Mission List, an award-winning digital consulting firm and influencer marketing company dedicated to social change, and the author of The Anxious Achiever, Turn Your Biggest Fears Into Your Life. In this episode, Morra and Alex discuss the impact of anxiety in the workplace, and how it can be used as a powerful lever of change.She also shares how her career path, beginning from political consultancy, advocacy campaigns, and non-profit campaigns, led to her dream of helping people manage their mental health at work.Listen to this episode now and discover the role anxiety plays in our workplace behavior, and how we can unconsciously be allowing it to affect the team around us.

On today's episode, we're sitting down with Jen Gaskell, a superstar volunteer of PSI on both the English & Spanish helplines. We'll hear about Jen's lived experience with anxiety, depression, rage and OCD. Oh, it's a good one! Make sure you follow us on social media so you don't miss anything I AM ONE Podcast-related, including our very first blooper reel from this episode! Jen did great. Let's just say it was interviewer error that provided the laughs. So, get comfortable, and enjoy this episode with our friend Jen. Mentioned in today's episode:Components of Care TrainingPSI HelplinePostpartum Planning ClassClimb Out of the Darkness Program Support GroupsPodcasts: Mom & Mind, The Anxious Achiever, Another Mother Runner, What Fresh Hell, HysteriaBooks: The Anxious Achiever, Spare, The Artist's WayContact Jen: tranquilamama@gmail.com; @jenwrenpody (Instagram)Interested in sharing your story?Fill out our podcast interest form here! Questions about the I AM ONE Podcast?Email Dani Giddens - dani@postpartum.net--------------------------------------------------------------------Visit PSI's website: https://www.postpartum.netFind free resources & info on certification, training, and other incredible programs!Call or text 'HELP' to the PSI Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 Not feeling like yourself? Looking for some support? You never need a diagnosis to ask for help.National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (U.S. only): 1-833-943-5746Free and confidential Hotline for Pregnant and New Moms in English and Spanish.Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S. only): 988Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.--------------------------------------------------------------------Podcast music:"On The Train To Paris" by Many Moons AgoCourtesy of Epidemic Sound...

Anxiety is a double-edged sword. Anxious achievers are rewarded for their accomplishments and drive, but they can also get stuck in stress, worry, and impulsive doing. In this episode, Morra Aarons-Mele explores anxious achievement at work and parenting and offers tangible strategies to transform your anxiety into a superpower.Related ResourcesGet enhanced show notes for this episodeSubscribe to my free Wise Effort newsletter.Become a MORE Life in Process member to support the show.Find out what kind of Striver you are and get your free Skillful Striving ToolkitWant to learn more about ACT? Take Diana's on-demand course, "Foundations of ACT"Diana's EventsSign up for Wise Effort Together (Diana's online gathering October 20-22, 2023) Get on the early bird list for Diana's Costa Rica retreat in 2024See Diana at an upcoming eventFor Members: On-demand access to Diana's ongoing Friday "A Meditation in Process" is included with your sustained membership!Connecting With DianaThank you for listening to Your Life in Process! Subscribe to the podcast for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts. Follow Diana on YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Diana's website.Leave feedback for the show or a voicemail at ‪(805) 457-2776Thank you to the team Craig, Ashley Hiatt, and Yoko Nguyen. Thank you to Benjamin Gould of Bell & Branch for your beautiful music.Remember when you become psychologically flexible, you become free.

It's no secret that work causes us stress, but how can we prioritize our mental well-being while navigating the demands of our work? Host Frantzces Lys talks to Morra Aarons-Mele, mental health advocate, author, and self-described “anxious achiever” about the importance of understanding your mental health in order to create a work environment that supports your well-being. In this era of burnout and quiet quitting, Morra shares how she took back agency over her own time to restore balance in her mental health at work. Morra Aarons-Mele is the co-founder of HelpfulConversations.co and hosts The Anxious Achiever by LinkedIn podcast. She is the author of the best selling book The Anxious Achiever: Turning Your Biggest Fears Into Your Leadership Superpower and Hiding in the Bathroom: How to Get Out There When You'd Rather Stay Home. Follow the Turning Points podcast on your favorite podcasting app so you never miss an episode. Leave the podcast a rating, review or tell a friend about the show. Visit globe.com/turningpoints for more information on mental health care and resources.Morra Aarons-MeleWeb: www.morraam.com Social: Facebook | Instagram | TwitterPodcast: Apple | SpotifyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morraaaronsmele/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

High achievers and those who struggle with mental health often find it hard to give themselves compassion. We revisit one of our favorite episodes about self-compassion, featuring Mark Goldstein, a lawyer at Reed Smith who speaks about his journey with depression, OCD, and breaking down stigmas; and psychologist and author Dr. Kristin Neff on how people can build more self-compassion to impact their work and lives.  Learn more about Mark Goldstein's story: https://abovethelaw.com/2019/02/biglaw-depression-story/ Dr. Kristin Neff's Self-Compassion Exercises: https://self-compassion.org/category/exercises/#exercises

Morra Aarons-Mele, mental health podcaster brings us through some tips that may help your mental health when looking to achieve in life.

Do you find yourself grappling with anxiety in the workplace, affecting your decision-making, productivity, and relationships? In this thought-provoking podcast episode, host Aoife O'Brien engages in an insightful conversation with Morra Aarons-Mele, author of "Hiding in the Bathroom" and host of "The Anxious Achiever" podcast. They dive deep into the topic of anxiety in the workplace, exploring its impact on individuals and organisations. Morra shares valuable insights on recognising anxiety triggers, understanding default behaviours, and the concept of over and under-functioning in family systems theory. The discussion sheds light on how anxiety influences decision-making, work relationships, and personal well-being, offering practical tips for self-awareness and coping mechanisms. The main points throughout this podcast include: - Recognising anxiety triggers and understanding how they affect behaviours and decision-making. - Exploring the concept of over and under-functioning in family systems theory. - Navigating perfectionism and its connection to anxiety in the workplace. - Addressing anxiety in a systemic context and the role of organisations in supporting mental health. - Encouraging self-awareness and mindful behaviours to cope with anxiety. "If you're feeling like your anxiety is at a place where you're avoiding things that you used to like to do, or you show up at work and you can't concentrate and you just stare into space or scroll Instagram for hours. Please get help. Because the good thing is that anxiety is really common. It's the most common mental illness in the world and it's part of the human condition. And so there's wonderful treatments." Connect with Morra Aarons-Mele: Website: https://www.morraaaronsmele.com/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/morraaaronsmele/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/morraam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morraam/ Do you have any feedback or thoughts on this discussion? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Aoife would love to hear from you! Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O'Brien: https://happieratwork.ie https://www.impostersyndrome.ie/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien Twitter - https://twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/happieratwork.ie YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0FKS19I5qSlFFmkx1YGqA

Morra Aarons-Mele is embracing anxiety - hers, which she is open about her struggles with, and yours, which she wants you not only to feel no shame about, but to embrace as your superpower. In her book “The Anxious Achiever” and her podcast of the same name, she explores what our anxiety might be trying to tell us and how, rather than limiting our lives, understanding and working with it can help free us. This knowledge was hard-won (of course) as Morra built her award-winning social impact agency in 2011 through its acquisition in 2021, moved with her family coast to coast and back (literally) and became a go-to voice on entrepreneurship and mental health (a LinkedIn “Top 10 Voice,” in fact). In this episode of “Your New Life Blend,” host Shoshanna Hecht talks to Morra about how she really feels about entrepreneurship, social media FOMO, and how caring for yourself mentally is a vital part of building the life you want - and deserve. About Morra Aarons-MeleWebsitehttps://morraam.comBooks The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpowerhttps://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Achiever-Biggest-Leadership-Superpower/dp/164782253XHiding In The Bathroomhttps://www.amazon.com/Hiding-Bathroom-Introverts-Roadmap-Getting/dp/0062666088PodcastThe Anxious Achieverhttps://morraam.com/podcastThe Anxious Achiever on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6X2TvkKZl6VjMyOT5tKx8QSocial Media:http://www.linkedin.com/in/morraaaronsmelehttps://m.youtube.com/channel/UCY2GkgkYtJT1AdULC6To03Ahttps://twitter.com/morraamMorra Recommends: Healing At Work by Susan J. Schmitt Winchesterhttps://healingatwork.com/Thank you to our episode sponsor, Terawatt, world-class online coaching for everyone!  About Terawatt:Websitehttps://terawatt.coSocial Mediahttps://www.linkedin.com/company/terawattgroups/https://www.instagram.com/terawattgroups/

Author of The Anxious Achiever and Hiding in the Bathroom, Morra Aarons-Mele is also founder of the award-winning social impact agency Women Online. In this Provocateurs podcast episode, she joins Geoff Tuff of Deloitte and Stuart Crainer of Thinkers50 to set the record straight on normalising anxiety. Data shows that high achievers manage more anxiety and depression, and Morra explains how to rethink the relationship between mental health and success. She describes anxiety as a spectrum, where at one end it can be quite debilitating and at the other, it's a nervous but motivating energy. Having learned how to manage her own mental health through a career in digital marketing, politics, consulting, and more recently running her own business, Morra set out to learn the stories of other leaders who manage anxiety and depression. Her own podcast, The Anxious Achiever, for LinkedIn Presents, won the 2023 Media Award from Mental Health America, was a 2020 Webby Awards Honoree, 2022 “Best Commute Podcast” Signal Award winner, and is frequently a top 10 management podcast and top 50 business podcast. This podcast episode discusses mental health conditions including anxiety and depression. If you experience any personal mental health concerns, please consult a doctor, mental health professional, or seek help from a recognised mental health organisation. ------Terms in this podcastVUCA: Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and AmbiguityThis podcast is part of an ongoing series of interviews with executives. The executives' participation in this podcast are solely for educational purposes based on their knowledge of the subject and the views expressed by them are solely their own. This podcast should not be deemed or construed to be for the purpose of soliciting business for any of the companies mentioned, nor does Deloitte advocate or endorse the services or products provided by these companies.

With all of the issues in corporate America, in startup culture, and in workplaces biases and inequalities, it can be easy to forget the ways in which work can be a positive part of our life. Susan Schmitt Winchester, co-author of Healing at Work: A Guide to Using Career Conflicts to Overcome Your Past and Build the Future You Deserve, argues that the workplace is actually a better place than we think. Host Morra Aarons-Mele revisits this conversation with Schmitt about our working lives, how our childhood trauma might show up, and how to use our workplaces - in person or remote - as settings to change our behavior and our mental health.

Anxiety in the workplace is far more common than many of us are willing to admit. And by refusing to normalize it we are making it even more difficult for people to navigate mental health issues and thrive at work. Our guest today, Morra Aarons-Mele, is no stranger to anxiety in the workplace and is the author of The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower. Morra has done powerful work in raising awareness for mental health in the workplace and has a long list of achievements to her name. In addition to being a best-selling author, global speaker, and consultant, she is also an entrepreneur and communications executive. She is the founder of Women Online, an award-winning social impact agency and she created its database of female influencers, The Mission List, both of which were sold in 2021. Morra is also the host of the award-winning podcast, The Anxious Achiever, where she helps listeners rethink the relationship between their mental health and leadership. In today's conversation with Morra, we discuss what inspired her to pursue her work as an advocate for workplace mental health and why anxiety in the workplace needs to be normalized and understood differently from the way it is today. She shares the details of her own complex mental health journey and unpacks how our biased systems aren't actually designed to serve large groups of the population — like minority groups, women, and neurodivergent individuals — and what steps you can take to make work work for you (and how to identify what you need to help you get there). We also explore why self-awareness is essential to good leadership, what it means to make anxiety your ally, and how to assess when anxiety is a response that will be productive or counter-productive for you. To learn more about anxiety at work and how to shift your relationship with your mental health, be sure to tune in to this thought-provoking conversation with Morra Aarons-Mele!   Key Highlights From This Episode:  • Introducing today's guest, Morra Aarons-Mele, her complex mental health journey, and why she was compelled to write on the topic of being an anxious achiever. [00:58] • Reframing mental health issues not as something to be overcome or cured but as something that you can learn to manage. [06:22] • The one message Morra would like people to take away from her work. [10:57] • What Morra has learned about incorporating anxiety and making it an ally. [13:49] • Asking how to make work work for you and identifying what you need to help you get there. [15:27] • Taking a strengths-based approach and how to navigate systems that aren't aligned with what you need and want. [17:58] • Why self-awareness is a pivotal part of good leadership. [22:02] • Understanding the different ways that anxiety can manifest, the importance of acknowledging it, and advice on the next steps to take. [24:23] • Tools and tips for how to assess when anxiety is a productive response. [30:47] • How to access Morra's work and get in touch. [32:00]   For More Information: Guest links - hyperlinked & underlined Morra Aarons-MeleMorra Aarons-Mele on LinkedIn Morra Aarons Mele on Twitter Morra Aarons-Mele on Instagram   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Morra's Latest Book: The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower Morra's Podcast: The Anxious Achiever Podcast Companies founded by Morra: The Mission List and Women Online Morra's TED Talk: 3 Steps to stop remote work burnout   Are you ready for a BIG positive shift in how you're working and what you're capable of achieving today in your career and leadership? Let's work together and make that happen! 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Neurodivergence often comes with a side of anxiety. Is it possible to harness anxiety as a strength? Can we find ways to work with our anxiety, instead of against it? Today we talk with Morra Aarons-Mele, the host of The Anxious Achiever podcast and author of the book by the same name, about rethinking our relationship with anxiety. We're conducting a two-hour continuing education course for mental health professionals called “Assessing and Treating Suicidality and Self-Injury in Neurodivergent Clients.” You can join online June 20th. To do so, sign up here. Join our Facebook group and take part in conversations about this episode and anything related to neurodiversity, and find a like-minded community of open support. Morra Aarons-Mele is an entrepreneur, communication executive, prolific writer and speaker who is passionate about helping people rethink the relationship between their mental health and their success. She has earned a number of entrepreneurial awards, and her new book, The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears Into Your Leadership Superpower was recently published by Harvard Business Review press. Her podcast, The Anxious Achiever, spotlights stories from leaders who have reframed anxiety and mental health relating to their careers, and hosts experts to help listeners thrive. Morra holds degrees from Harvard Kennedy School and Brown University. BACKGROUND READING Morra's website Books The Anxious Achiever on Spotify LinkedIn Twitter

We all face mental health challenges, and learning to navigate them is the difference between a super successful career and life or living a career and life of struggle. But the business world is not exactly the most welcoming place to talk about our mental well-being. One of the people leading the way to change that is our guest, Morra Aarons-Mele. Morra Aarons-Mele the author of The Anxious Achiever: Turning your biggest fears into your leadership superpower. She is also the host of the popular The Anxious Achiever podcast, and is on a mission to normalize anxiety and leadership. Morra says that anxiety is built into the very nature of leadership and can be harnessed into a force for good. So if you've ever experienced that feeling in your stomach that comes from being nervous, or if you've ever grappled with fear, you're going to thank yourself for listening to this conversation. You're listening to Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different. We are the real dialogue podcast for people with a different mind. So get your mind in a different place, and hey ho, let's go. Morra Aarons-Mele on talking about Mental Health The discussion opens up with the topic of mental health in the workplace. Christopher expresses his gratitude for a book on the subject and acknowledges the growing acceptance of talking about mental health. Morra then reflects on her interactions with others while doing so, noting that the value is in providing a sense of normalcy and acceptance. She hopes to assist people in incorporating mental health considerations into their lives and encourages them to consider how this affects their performance. She also emphasizes the value of humor and a human approach in dealing with mental health issues. The Shy Loud and the Introverted Extrovert The next part explores the experiences of Christopher and Morra as introverts and extroverts in social situations. Morra describes herself as an extreme extrovert who enjoys being in the spotlight, engaging with media, and giving speeches, but finds herself quite introverted when it comes to casual conversations and one-on-ones. She emphasizes that introverts can also enjoy public speaking and have a humorous side, challenging common stereotypes. Christopher, on the other hand, identifies as an extrovert but mentions being an "introverted extrovert." He explains that while he is comfortable speaking or participating in events, he tends to avoid social gatherings without a clear purpose or role. Christopher shares his preference for meaningful interactions rather than superficial networking. He mentions that online platforms like TED Talks have allowed him to avoid uncomfortable socializing while still sharing his ideas. Managing Mental Health is important Morra emphasizes that managing mental health does not weaken a person's ability to show up and be successful. She challenges the misconception that anxiety and depression make individuals weak and highlights that they are common human experiences and sometimes medical conditions. Morra draws attention to the fact that stories of overcoming adversity are celebrated because they demonstrate resilience and personal growth. She argues that mental health should be viewed in the same light, as individuals who confront and integrate their mental health challenges can become stronger and more effective leaders. Morra criticizes the tendency to deny or mask mental health issues, stating that it hinders our ability to be there for others. She ultimately suggests that managing and embracing mental health challenges can contribute to personal growth and leadership development. To hear more from Morra Aarons-Mele and how to thrive as an Anxious Achiever, download and listen tot this episode. Bio Morra Aarons-Mele Morra Aarons-Mele knows that taking your mental health seriously is a leadership strength. She hosts The Anxious Achiever podcast for LinkedIn Presents, which won the 2023 Media Award from Mental Health America,

Step into the world of transformative HR leadership as we welcome Alexandre (Alex) Seiler to the sound booth. Alex, a global-minded executive and a strong advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA), joins us to share his HR journey and what fuels his passion for the field in the current landscape. Get ready to glean valuable tips and tricks from Alex as he discusses creating a nurturing environment that fosters growth within your HR team. Discover his perspectives on the significance of workplace well-being and why it should be a top priority for organizations worldwide. Throughout the episode, Alex generously shares his go-to resources, including "The Anxious Achiever" by Morra Aarons-Mele, the enlightening insights from Josh Bersin and Adam Grant, and the eye-opening blog "I Hate It Here" by Hebba Youssef. Join us for a riveting conversation with Alexandre Seiler, where you'll gain profound insights into unleashing the untapped potential of HR and nurturing a thriving workplace. Sponsored by: HR@Heart Consulting Inc. The HR Safe Space  

This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed Tiffani Bova, Global Growth Evangelist at Salesforce, Priya Krishnan, Chief Digital and Transformation Officer for Bright Horizons and Morra Aarons-Mele, Author of The Anxious Achiever. DisrupTV is a weekly Web series with hosts R “Ray” Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11:00 a.m. PT/ 2:00 p.m. ET every Friday. Brought to you by Constellation Executive Network: constellationr.com/CEN.

"If you are a high achiever and you know -- you just know -- that you could achieve even more and be happier if you could wrestle your anxiety to the ground, this is your playbook.... Well-researched, highly practical, searingly candid, and deeply empathic." -- Whitney Johnson, author of "Smart Growth"

Imagine you are headed into your first day at a new job. You walk in the door and suddenly your mind is overwhelmed with thoughts: Nobody likes me. I'm a fraud. I'm dumb. I don't belong here. Suddenly, you are catastrophizing. Congratulations, you are in a thought trap. Thoughts traps happen to all of us, but anxious people the most. I knew immediately I needed to know more about what was happening to me, so we got in touch with author Morra Aarons-Mele. Morra recently wrote in the Harvard Business Review about thoughts traps…and how to make anxiety your superpower. She hosts the award-winning podcast The Anxious Achiever, and has written two books: Hiding in the Bathroom: How To Get Out There (When You'd Rather Stay Home) and The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower. Tell us what you like, ask a question, or just say hi. Call 323-364-3929. Your support means the world to us. If you like this podcast please consider leaving us a review. We also love feedback. Email us at podcast@theholdernessfamily.com.We wrote a book! Learn more here: www.theholdernessfamily.com/book Join our Facebook family: www.facebook.com/theholdernessfamilyFollow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/theholdernessfamily Find us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/theholdernessfamilyAbout the Holderness Family
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Anxiety can be a crutch that holds us back or a propel that drives us forward. What determines if it's a hinder or a useable asset? I sat down with Morra Aarons-Mele, author of The Anxious Achiever, who shared actionable tips with us on how to navigate new and exciting experiences at work, despite the fear that may come with them. Her techniques, featured in The Wall St Journal and Oprah Magazine, teach us how to leverage fear to achieve positive change in both our personal and professional lives. From how to rehearse important meetings & what you're going to say to tips on delivering hard news to your team or clients these recourses and insights can help you at any stage of your journey as a leader! Notes:If you loved this episode you should check out this episode Overcoming Social Anxiety With Mark Metry If you enjoyed today's episode, please:1.) Sign up for notes at copymyhomework.com for a full list of resources, links and recommendations listed on today's episode.2.) Post a screenshot of the episode & tag me on LinkedIn or Instagram @kimkaupe so we can talk about your favorite parts!3.) Leave a positive review (shameless, but someone's gotta say it right?!)4.) Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday on your favorite podcast app. Connect with Kim over on the socials!Instagram + TikTok: @kimkaupeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimkaupe 

Do you fear your mental health issues? Are you running from them by overachieving? There is a way to reframe what we perceive as our greatest weaknesses, and turn them in to our greatest strength.  Remember: every great leader has anxiety.  Learn to love who you are and you'll start to see yourself holistically: defined by your impact, not just your perceived weaknesses.  TAKE OUR FREE MONEY MINDSET QUIZ HERE: https://dreamwithdan.com/money-mindset-quiz/ Morra Aarons-Mele knows that taking your mental health seriously is a leadership strength. She launched and hosts The Anxious Achiever podcast for LinkedIn Presents. She's passionate about helping people rethink the relationship between their mental health and their success. Morra speaks to and consults frequently with Fortune 500 companies, startups, and U.S Government agencies. She is a 2022 LinkedIn "Top 10 Voice" in mental health. Her new book, The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower, was published by Harvard Business Review Press in April 2023. This is not a book just for anxious achievers — it is a book for any human being who wants to transform their mental health.” Morra Aarons-Mele is an entrepreneur and communications executive. She founded the award-winning social impact agency Women Online and created its database of female influencers, the Mission List, which she sold in 2021. Morra was named 2020 Entrepreneur of the Year at the Iris Awards, created to recognize excellence among digital content creators. Welcome once again Dreamers, to the Do it with Dan Podcast! The place to truly dream with your eyes open. It's time to expand our experience with some more great discussion on the power of the mind in all things. Whether you want to manifest more wealth, emotional abundance or love in your life; this is the podcast for you. Please share your stories with me over at dreamwithdan.com.  Connect with Lynne here: Website - https://morraam.com/ *PLEASE RATE US AND SHARE* Join me on: Facebook Instagram Twitter Music Credit: "The Dreamer", Common Timestamps of interest: 01:54 - I'm Morra Aarons - Mele 04:00 - America is broken 10:54 - Labelling is a personal thing 14:30 - The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower 18:40 - How can people start to seek the right support for them 22:00 - Co-dependancy in professional life 25:19 - What were the pivotal moments for Morra? 31:40 - What are some things that readers will take away from the book? 34:03 - You have to love who your, to be a great leader

Ready to learn how to turn anxiety into a superpower at work? Our guest, Morra Aarons-Mele, host of the Anxious Achiever podcast and author of the book, Anxious Achiever, emphatically believes that you need to start normalizing anxiety in all areas of life, especially in the workplace so you can avoid burnout. In this episode, Morra breaks down how you normalize anxiety in the workplace, how to handle negative feedback without wanting to crawl into a hole, and yes, how to turn your anxiety into something that is undeniably used for good in your career. LINKS Anxious Achiever book https://morraam.com/books Anxious Achiever podcast https://morraam.com/podcast LEAVE US A REVIEW Leave us an honest rating and review, pretty please. Head to the podcast player you're listening to this episode in to leave us a review or you can click here to leave a review for Everyone's Talkin' Money podcast on Apple Podcasts.  Love this episode. Share it with a few friends so they can learn these valuable money concepts as well. Be sure to FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode! GOT A QUESTION? Have a Shannah Shares question? Submit your question here https://bit.ly/shannahshares MORE MONEY TIPS Follow Me on Instagram for more money tips and behind-the-scenes information https://www.instagram.com/shannahgame

Anxiety disorders are among the most common forms of mental illness in the world, and anxiety can have debilitating effects in our work and in our lives. Podcast host and self-proclaimed "anxious achiever" Morra Aarons-Mele has made it her mission to normalize anxiety and leadership. She argues that anxiety is built into the very nature of leadership and should be harnessed into a force for good.  Hear more on figuring out your own anxiety profile and how to turn stress and worries into a source of strength for yourself and those around you. This program contains EXPLICIT language SPEAKERS Morra Aarons-Mele Host, "The Anxious Achiever" Podcast; Author, The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower; Twitter @morraam In Conversation with Jose Antonio Vargas Founder, Define American; Twitter @joseiswriting In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently hosting all of our live programming via YouTube live stream. This program was recorded via video conference on April 12th, 2023 by the Commonwealth Club of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actually, there is no action without anxiety. We all feel it, and we're all driven by it—and almost no one is completely at peace with it. Morra Aarons-Mele, author of The Anxious Achiever and Hiding in the Bathroom: How to Get Out There (When You'd Rather Stay Home), has been working for years to normalize those feelings and the spectrum on which they appear to bring mental health struggles out into the open and encourage people to rethink the relationship between their mental health and their success. We talk about harnessing every degree of anxiety and finding ways to keep going—and even go better—when things get hard.LINKS FROM THE PODThe Anxious AchieverHiding in the Bathroom: How to Get Out There (When You'd Rather Stay Home)The Anxious Achiever PodcastMorra Aarons-MeleUsing tropes and genres like a pro: Ep 334 with Alexis Hall#AmReadingMorra: Robertson Davies The Deptford Trilogy, The Cornish TrilogyWhich sent us onto a tangent that included: Peter Orner, author of Still No Word From You, Katie Crouch, author of Embassy Wife, Andy Borowitz of The Borowitz Report, Sarah Stewart Taylor, author of A Stolen Child and The Drowning Sea who appeared on the podcast in episode 298 and Lisa Christie's The Book Jam, which hosted the event KJ refers to along with her podcast, Shelf Help, and then another podcast, This Jungian Life.KJ: The Murderbot Diaries, Martha WellsIf you love a good writing retreat—especially one that comes with good solid coaching and the chance to meet others who are working on similar projects—here's one to check out. This fall, three Author Accelerator certified book coaches are offering Mainely Memoir, a retreat for women writers in historic Biddeford, Maine, held over three days in the gorgeous Maine woods in September, with one-on-one coaching both before and after the retreat. It's the perfect opportunity to give yourself the gift of time and focus so that you can make real progress on your memoir this year. Find out more at www.mainelymemoir.comHey listener - have you followed Jess on TikTok yet? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

EPISODE 1433: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to the author of THE ANXIOUS ACHIEVER, Morra Aarons-Mele, about how to turn your biggest fears into your leadership superpower Morra Aarons-Mele knows that taking your mental health seriously is a leadership strength. She launched and hosts The Anxious Achiever podcast for LinkedIn Presents, which was a 2020 Webby Awards Honoree, 2022 “Best Commute Podcast” Signal Award winner, and is frequently a top 10 management podcast and top 50 business podcast. She's passionate about helping people rethink the relationship between their mental health and their success. Morra speaks to and consults frequently with Fortune 500 companies, startups, and U.S Government agencies. She is a 2022 LinkedIn "Top 10 Voice" in mental health. Her upcoming book, The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower, will be published by Harvard Business Review Press in April 2023. Harvard Business School Professor Amy Edmondson calls the book “a game changer, wise and practical,” and Andy Dunn, who co-founded and sold the popular men's clothing brand Bonobos, says “Morra has written an astonishing book. She moves from stories to data to advice in a page-turning way. This is not a book just for anxious achievers — it is a book for any human being who wants to transform their mental health.” Morra Aarons-Mele is an entrepreneur and communications executive. In addition to her work in workplace mental health, Aarons-Mele founded the award-winning social impact agency Women Online and created its database of female influencers, the Mission List, which she sold in 2021. Morra was named 2020 Entrepreneur of the Year at the Iris Awards, created to recognize excellence among digital content creators. Before starting her own business, Morra founded the digital public affairs team at Edelman, where she worked with Fortune 50 clients. Previously, she was the Internet Marketing Director for the Democratic National Committee. Aarons-Mele is also a prolific writer. Since 2004 she has covered the campaign trail, the White House, the lactation room, and the office cubicle. Her first book, Hiding in the Bathroom: How To Get Out There (When You'd Rather Stay Home), was published by Dey Street Books in 2017 and was an Amazon bestseller. She has written for the New York Times, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Slate, InStyle, O, the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and the Guardian. Aarons-Mele has degrees from the Harvard Kennedy School and Brown University. She and Nicco Mele live in Boston with their three children. Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morra Aarons-Mele is the host of The Anxious Achiever, a top-10 management podcast that helps people rethink the relationship between their mental health and their leadership. Morra founded Women Online and The Mission List, an award-winning digital-consulting firm and influencer marketing company dedicated to social change in 2010 and sold her businesses in 2021. She is also the author of a new book, The Anxious Achiever, which publishes this week. Morra joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about her new book, how to turn anxiety into an advantage, and much more. Show Notes

In this episode I speak with Morra Arrons-Mele, author of, "THE ANXIOUS ACHIEVER: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower," and host of, "The Anxious Achiever," a top-10 management podcast that helps people rethink the relationship between their mental health and their leadership whose wakeup call was and continues to be a lifelong struggle with anxiety and turning that into a strength. https://hbr.org/2019/09/podcast-the-anxious-achiever

EPISODE 87 SHOW NOTES: Are You an Anxious Achiever?, with Morra Aarons-Mele Are you an Anxious Achiever? Morra Aarons-Mele's website: https://morraam.com  The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower: https://morraam.com/books Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Cried Perez: https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/invisible-women_9781419735219/ My #3MinuteReview of Morra's book: https://www.tiktok.com/@elisacp/video/7219350497487015211?lang=en  The Tennessee Three and The medical abortion dueling court cases A Tennessee Three primer from NPR: https://www.npr.org/2023/04/06/1168363992/tennessee-expel-3-democrats-house-vote A Medical Abortion Dueling CourtCase primer from NY Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/08/health/mifepristone-abortion-pills-ruling-judges.html Quick Takes: This Week-ish Newsletter re: To VC or Not To VC: https://elisacp.substack.com/p/vc-or-not  TV mentioned: Shrinking on AppleTV+ Abbott Elementary on Hulu Ted Lasso on AppleTV+ The Mandalorian on Disney+ Star Trek: Picard on ParamountPlus Books: Redshirts by John Scalzi: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250781215/redshirts Straight White Male: The Lowest Difficulty Setting There Is by John Scalzi: https://whatever.scalzi.com/2012/05/15/straight-white-male-the-lowest-difficulty-setting-there-is/ Where to find me: My website: https://elisacp.com  Sign up for my new newsletter, This Week-ish with Elisa Camahort Page: https://elisacp.substack.com  Calendly: Schedule a session with me!: https://calendly.com/elisacp  Thanks to Ryan Cristopher for my podcast music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ryan-cristopher/1479898729  My book: Road Map for Revolutionaries by me, Carolyn Gerin and Jamia Wilson:  https://elisacp.com/books  Social media handles: TikTok: @ElisaCP Mastodon: elisa@sfba.social Spoutible: @ElisaCP Twitter: @ElisaC Insta: @ElisaCP Please share, subscribe, rate and review!

Morra Aarons-Mele: The Anxious Achiever Morra Aarons-Mele is the host of The Anxious Achiever, a top-10 management podcast that helps people rethink the relationship between their mental health and their leadership. Morra founded Women Online and The Mission List, an award-winning digital-consulting firm and influencer marketing company dedicated to social change, in 2010 and sold her business in 2021. She helped Hillary Clinton log on for her first internet chat and has launched digital campaigns for President Obama, Malala Yousafzai, the United Nations, the CDC, and many other leading figures and organizations. She is the author of The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower*. In this conversation, Morra and I discuss some key tactics that help leaders release just a bit of control. Since control is often driven by fear, we can let go of some control by making small shifts in our practices, awareness, and planning. We also explore how to set boundaries that will help us lead in ways that are more helpful to others — and ourselves. Key Points Control is often caused by fear. Optimism can be a bit of an antidote to it. Adopt a practice mindset by making small shifts to endure uncomfortable things. Practice open awareness throughs surrender; the opposite of controlling and micromanaging. Get clear on scheduling, deadlines, longer term career goals. Those provide a healthy illusion of control. Create a distinction between having an emotion and being the emotion. Begin setting boundaries by noticing when you are moving from comfort to discomfort. Resources Mentioned The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower* by Morra Aarons-Mele The Anxious Achiever podcast Interview Notes Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes Four Steps to Get Unstuck and Embrace Change, with Susan David (episode 297) Effective Delegation of Authority, with Hassan Osman (episode 413) Align Your Calendar to What Matters, with Nir Eyal (episode 431) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic. To accelerate your learning, uncover more inside Coaching for Leaders Plus.

Morra Aarons-Mele shares powerful tactics for channeling anxiety into a productive force. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why it's powerful to admit you're anxious. 2) The common thought traps that hold achievers back. 3) Three powerful solutions to stop negative self-talk. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep855 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MORRA — Morra Aarons-Mele is the host of The Anxious Achiever, a top-10 management podcast that helps people rethink the relationship between their mental health and their leadership. Morra founded Women Online and The Mission List, an award-winning digital-consulting firm and influencer marketing company dedicated to social change, in 2010, and sold her business in 2021. She helped Hillary Clinton log on for her first internet chat and has launched digital campaigns for President Obama, Malala Yousafzai, the United Nations, the CDC, and many other leading figures and organizations. She lives outside Boston with her family and menagerie. • Book: The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower • Book: Hiding in the Bathroom: An Introvert's Roadmap to Getting Out There (When You'd Rather Stay Home) • LinkedIn: Morra Aarons-Mele • Podcast: The Anxious Achiever — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy by David Burns • Book: Feeling Great: The Revolutionary New Treatment for Depression and Anxiety by David Burns • Book: The Anxiety Toolkit: Strategies for Fine-Tuning Your Mind and Moving Past Your Stuck Points by Alice Boyes, PhD — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • BetterHelp. Discover your potential with online therapy. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Morra Aarons-Mele discusses her book "The Anxious Achiever" and how to turn anxiety into a leadership superpower. Morra is an author and an award winning consultant. You've seen her in places like The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. She a Ted speaker. Her first book "Hiding in the Bathroom" was an Amazon best seller. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?

Are you unknowingly harnessing the power of anxiety to drive your success? In today's fast-paced, high-pressure world, it's no secret that anxiety is on the rise. But what if we told you that anxiety could be the key to unlocking your true potential? Welcome to our podcast, where we dive into the world of anxious achievers, and explore how mental health plays a crucial role in the success of leaders everywhere. In this riveting episode, we will uncover the fascinating relationship between anxiety and achievement, shattering the stigma around mental health in the world of leadership. This is where we're heading in today's fascinating SPARKED hot take, and we're welcoming another expert guide, Morra Aarons-Mele. With Morra's depth of expertise we're uncovering the often underestimated and misunderstood elements of anxiety. We look at how embracing anxiety can fuel your ambition and drive you to new heights. Morra share's the hidden strengths of anxious leaders and how deep empathy and awareness is transforming leadership and the way we think about success. She offers powerful strategies for channeling anxiety into productive energy and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. As well as the surprising research that links high-functioning anxiety with extraordinary leadership. Don't miss this enlightening conversation with Morra Aarons-Mele as we delve into the untold stories of anxious achievers and discover a refreshing reframe for those of us who have felt our experiences with anxiety were an obstacle for our success or would be perceived as a weakness. Tune in to learn more about the misconceptions of anxiety and how to harness the power of anxiety for success in your work and life. SPARKED HOT TAKE WITH: Morra Aarons-Mele | Website | LinkedIn Morra is the host of the top leadership podcast, The Anxious Achiever, which is also the name of her upcoming book, The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower, will be published by Harvard Business Review Press in April 2023. Morra has dedicated her career to helping people rethink the relationship between their mental health and their leadership. In 2010, she founded the award-winning digital consulting firm, Women Online, which has since become a powerhouse in the world of digital campaigning. Morra's impressive career spans across working with political and social leaders, including helping Hillary Clinton log on for her first internet chat, launching digital campaigns for President Obama, Malala Yousafzai, the United Nations, the CDC, and many more. AND HOSTED BY: Jonathan Fields Jonathan is a dad, husband, award-winning author, multi-time founder, executive producer and host of the Good Life Project podcast, and co-host of SPARKED, too! He's also the creator of an unusual tool that's helped more than 650,000 people discover what kind of work makes them come alive - the Sparketype® Assessment, and author of the bestselling book, SPARKED. How to submit your question for the SPARKED Braintrust: Wisdom-seeker submissions More on Sparketypes at: Discover You Sparketype | The Book | The Website Read more on the Sparked Newsletter on LinkedIn. Connect with Jonathan Fields on LinkedIn. Presented by LinkedIn.

1. Why VC, why now? Kimberly Bryant twitter thread: https://twitter.com/6Gems/status/1640835647173951488 Kimberly Bryant's Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/ascendventures 2. Quick Takes: This Week-ish Newsletter re: SVB Collapse: https://elisacp.substack.com/p/financial-crisis-hits-close-to-home TikTok: My Top Book Launch Advice: https://www.tiktok.com/@elisacp/video/7215737194466643243 Funding campaigns: GOLD Comedy on IFundWomen: https://ifundwomen.com/projects/help-more-funny-women-make-more-funny-stuff The Cru on Republic: https://republic.com/the-cru Books: Tales of Potential by Joanna Bloor: https://www.talesofpotential.com/ The Anxious Achiever by Morra Aarons-Mele: https://morraam.com/books The Portfolio Life by Christina Wallace: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/455973/the-portfolio-life-by-wallace-christina/9781529146349 Minimalista and Organized Living by Shira Gill: https://shiragill.com/books/ The Lit Lovers by Ciara Blume: https://ciarablume.com/ Where to find me: My website: https://elisacp.com Sign up for my new newsletter, This Week-ish with Elisa Camahort Page: https://elisacp.substack.com Calendly: Schedule a session with me!: https://calendly.com/elisacp Thanks to Ryan Cristopher for my podcast music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ryan-cristopher/1479898729 Road Map for Revolutionaries by me, Carolyn Gerin and Jamia Wilson: https://elisacp.com/books Social media handles: TikTok: @ElisaCP Mastodon: elisa@sfba.social Spoutible: @ElisaCP Twitter: @ElisaC Insta: @ElisaCP Please share, subscribe, rate and review!

Anxiety isn't bad….it's just data. For some it can even serve as a catalyst, driving them to achieve. Morra Aarons-Mele is the founder of the communications firm Women Online, and hosts the award-winning Anxious Achiever podcast for LinkedIn Presents. Her book, The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower, is out next month. Morra would like to put an end to the demonizing of anxiety, and her argument is pretty compelling.

Sometimes, Rodney and Aaron stop by other people's podcasts to nerd out on the hits we know and love: new ways of working, self-management, breaking down the binary between chaos and bureaucracy, the future of work—the list goes on and on. So today, we're actually bringing one of those awesome conversations right to your ears. Aaron recently joined Morra Aarons-Mele on her show, The Anxious Achiever, for an epic chat about mental health, the workplace, and disrupting the systems that can reward and reinforce unhealthy behavior. We hope you enjoy the exchange and we'll return with a fresh episode of Brave New Work soon. To tune in for more episodes of Morra's show, head to her website or search "The Anxious Achiever" wherever you get your podcasts. ------- This episode originally aired on October 26th, 2022 on The Anxious Achiever with Morra Aarons-Mele, presented by LinkedIn. Aaron Dignan is founder of The Ready - an organizational transformation and coaching practice. He focuses on how to prioritize adaptivity and autonomy over efficiency and control - which you can pretty quickly extrapolate into upsides for mental health of workers and leaders. He's also the author of the book Brave New Work - and cohost of the podcast of the same name.  Host Morra Aarons-Mele speaks with him about he helps organizations and individuals realize they need to change, and how he guides them through that transformation.  About The Anxious Achiever: Host Morra Aarons-Mele is on a mission to reframe how we think about anxiety and mental health in the workplace. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S. We desperately need better models for leadership and a more holistic view of mental health. Our culture tells those of us who suffer from anxiety and depression that we can't succeed, but we tell a different story — without sugarcoating the tough stuff. We feature stories from people who've been there and experts who can help you thrive.

Hiding in the Bathroom: How to Get Out There When You'd Rather Stay Home - Is this a great title, or what?? My Friday fireside chat guest is Morra Aarons-Mele, a globally recognized speaker, podcast host and author of the new book "The Anxious Achiever." She's on a mission to get people to understand that anxiety can actually be a superpower if you train yourself to manage it well. More broadly, she's at the forefront of making mental health issues a discussable phenomenon at work and in your personal life. Her new book is personal, readable and engaging and I'm really looking forward to our conversation. Join us live! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtsparksritamcgrath/message

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Morra Aarons-Mele. She is the host of The Anxious Achiever, a top-10 management podcast that helps people rethink the relationship between their mental health and their leadership. Morra founded Women Online and The Mission List, an award-winning digital-consulting firm and influencer marketing company dedicated to social change in 2010. Her upcoming book is called The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower where the mission is to normalize anxiety and leadership in today's workplace. Morra shows that anxiety, with the right tools, can turn into a strength instead of a weakness. More About Morra Aarons-Mele: https://morraam.com/ Listen to The Anxious Achiever Connect on LinkedIn   More About The Agency Certification Intensive Training: Learn more   Take The Marketing Assessment: Marketingassessment.co    This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.

How the Anxious Achiever can turn their biggest fears into Superpowers to help start and grow a small business with Morra Aarons-Mele. Morra shares how she has helped herself and others to turn their biggest fears into life-changing leadership. For anyone who worries that anxiety or other mental health challenges stands between them and the success they deserve, Morra will share highlights from her upcoming book “The Anxious Achiever - Turn your Biggest fears Into your Leadership Superpower” which features powerful stories, practical tools, exercises, and strategies that empower leaders and other high achievers, including business owners and entrepreneurs, to transform an apparent weakness into a critical strength. Morra Aarons-Mele is the host of The Anxious Achiever, a top-10 management podcast that helps people rethink the relationship between their mental health and their leadership. Henry Lopez is the host of The How of Business podcast – helping you start, run and grow your small business. The How of Business is a top-rated podcast for small business and entrepreneurs. Find the best podcast, resources and trusted service partners for small business owners and entrepreneurs at our website https://TheHowOfBusiness.com

I've called myself a recovering overachiever. I'm recovering not from the drive to excel but from the anxiety inherent to wondering if anything I achieve will ever be enough. And folks, it's a struggle. The philosophy Byung-Chul Han describes this anxiety as central to contemporary society. He dubs our modern age the “Achievement Society” and argues that our plethora of potential projects and opportunities work to maximize our productivity. After all, what better way to inspire people to greater efficiency than by inspiring them to tackle #AllTheThings?This week, I talk with the host of The Anxious Achiever and author of the forthcoming book of the same name, Morra Aarons-Mele. We both the anxiety that the drive to achieve can create and how mental health conditions of all kinds impact the way we work.Footnotes: Pre-order The Anxious Achiever by Morra Aarons-Mele Listen to The Anxious Achiever podcast on your favorite app Find out more about Morra Aarons-Mele The Burnout Society by Byung-Chul Han Discipline and Punish by Michel Foucault “High-Functioning Anxiety - Life Fright of the Shy Loud” presented by Jordan Raskopoulos at TEDxSydney ★ Support this podcast ★

There are at least 18 documented gangs inside the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department. Farai speaks with award-winning reporter Cerise Castle about her 15-part investigative series that explores the complex history of ‘deputy gangs.' Her reporting finds that this group has terrorized and murdered Angelenos for decades with litigation related to these cases costing the County just over $100 million over the past 30 years. Later, Karen Attiah, Washington Post columnist and show contributor, leads our weekly roundtable ‘Sippin' The Political Tea,' on the importance of authentic self care including social media breaks. Attiah is joined by Morra Aarons-Mele, host of The Anxious Achiever podcast AND a forthcoming book with the same title; and Isa Watson, author of Life Beyond Likes and founder & CEO of the Squad app. Content Advisory: Descriptions of police violence

Visit The Culture Works to download Chapter One, Anxiety at Work.We hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.In this episode you will learn:How can anxiety be a superpower for leaders?6 great self-care skills for sustainable positive leadership4 Ways Anxiety manifests itself in leadership stylesOur guest this week is Morra Aarons-Mele, a podcast host, writer, entrepreneur, and communications executive. She hosts The Anxious Achiever podcast and is the author of The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower, to be released by Harvard Business Review Press in April 2023. She has written for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Fast Company. Her first book, Hiding in the Bathroom: How To Get Out There (When You'd Rather Stay Home), was published by Dey Street Books in 2017. Until next week, we hope you find peace & calm in a world that often is a sea of anxiety.If you love this podcast, please share it and leave a 5-star rating! If you feel inspired, we invite you to come on over to The Culture Works where we share resources and tools for you to build a high-performing culture where you work.Your hosts, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent over two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams. They are authors of award-winning Wall Street Journal & New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, & Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies. Visit The Culture Works for a free Chapter 1 download of Anxiety at Work.Learn more about their Executive Coaching at The Culture Works. christy@thecultureworks.com to book Adrian and/or Chester to keynote

Host Isabel Berwick describes herself as an extrovert but she has introverts in her team. So what should she bear in mind to ensure they perform at their best? Isabel gets advice from self-described ambitious, anxious introvert Morra Aarons-Mele, who hosts The Anxious Achiever podcast and is the author of an eponymous upcoming book, and hears from colleague Kesewa Hennessy, the FT's head of audience diversity, who describes herself as an introvert. Want more? How working from home plays to the strengths of introverts: https://www.ft.com/content/f8ceffe7-cc89-4d95-975e-6142924a33b8Why it's OK to be quiet at meetings: https://www.ft.com/content/6d5942a2-a13a-49ea-a833-a6d5ce780ae3 FT subscriber? Sign up for the weekly Working It newsletter. We cover all things workplace and management — plus exclusive reporting on trends, tips and what's coming next. One-click sign-up at www.ft.com/newsletters We'd love to hear from you. What do you like (or not)? What topics should we tackle? Please help us by filling in our listener survey at www.ft.com/workingitsurvey It will take you around 10 minutes to complete and you will be in with a chance to win a pair of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds! Your personal information will be processed in accordance with the FT's privacy policy. If you have any queries about the survey please let us know at customer.research@ft.com.Presented by Isabel Berwick. Editorial direction from Renée Kaplan and Manuela Saragosa. Sound design is by Breen Turner, with original music from Metaphor Music. Produced by Novel.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host of The Anxious Achiever LinkedIn podcast Morra Aarons-Mele joins Zerlina on the show for Mental Health Monday!

Harley Finkelstein is president of Shopify, the e-commerce platform that has processed over 1 billion orders. For years, Harley's anxiety troubled him but also gave him tremendous drive and energy. He realized that anxiety could actually be an advantage, and today he manages his anxiety through therapy, daily meditation, exercise, breathwork, and scheduling that protects his personal time. His deep self-awareness has enabled him to identify the tools he needs to be an effective leader and to keep his anxiety in check when it begins to escalate.  We will be back next week with a new season of The Anxious Achiever.

Much about mental health care in this country is pretty broken. In her role at President of Behavioral Health and Executive Vice President at CVS Health, Cara McNulty is working to help fix that broken system.  At America's fourth largest company, Cara has a platform to implement new policy and change minds. She also brings her own personal story that impacts her daily work, sharing her journey with post-partum anxiety with host Morra Aarons-Mele. The Anxious Achiever returns in January with more new episodes.

Work can be stressful and downright anxiety-inducing; but we also know that bit of anxiety that comes from bumping up against a deadline or having to give a big presentation to the board can spark positive energy and creativity. Bonnie Hayden Cheng, associate professor at HKU Business School, looks at the ways in which our jobs can create anxiety, and shares science-backed guidance on how to get the best out of your anxiety. The Anxious Achiever is nominated for a Signal Award. Head to their website to vote for The Anxious Achiever as Best Commute Podcast: https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2022/shows/general/best-commute-podcast

Over the last two years I've coached a lot of anxious achievers - those who achieve outer success and appear to have it all! The confidence, financial freedom and massive success. But they struggle with inner peace and prioritising connection over achievement. In today's episode, I share with you 5 Signs You're An Anxious Achiever (and how to start healing from it).Anxiety and achievement are a deadly combination. Chasing success usually points to a deep down core believe that you don't deserve it.If you find yourself pushing, perfecting and people pleasing on your way to success you'll love this episode. Your only goal in life is to enjoy it. Don't just do work that you love, live a life that you love!! Don't forget to sign up to my weekly newsletter where I share more actionable advice strategies and mindset breakthroughs! Be the first to know when new offers come out and get your newsletter subscribers discount!! Sign up here, it takes two seconds!! https://adept-trailblazer-5441.ck.page/cfa79a741d

In this episode, I speak with James Heppner on how he used to be an anxious achiever, what advice he would give to people who meet that criteria now, we do story time with James and end with what success means to him.★ James' Bio: ★ James likes to think of himself as an artist of experience.  His passion is to create transformational experiences for himself and others as a way to explore what it means to truly live - FULLY ALIVE. James is a results coach and founder of Weekly Wins and Losses podcast and weekly global community call.  He helps people in their journey to embrace all of life - both wins and losses equally.  Connect with James:https://www.jamesheppner.com/quiz

In this episode, we discuss the hard fact that salaries vary across industries. Therefore, it's important to consider this reality when choosing a job. Doing so ensures the career you choose will support the lifestyle you want to have. At the same time, however, pay shouldn't be the only factor you consider when deciding on a career. We review salary projections for the Class of 2022 as well as average salaries across various majors and compare them to college students' expectations. Then, we take a look at an example of the potential consequence of choosing a career based on pay and prestige when said career isn't in alignment with your personal values. Mentioned in this episode: USA Today article on college students' salary expectations   Anxious Achiever podcast episode: Questioning and Understanding Our Need to Achieve --- Sign up for my contact list to be the first to know about new offerings and to receive my note on all things!   You can also stay connected with Journey to Jupiter via..... Email: jetaun@jetaundavis.com Website: jetaundavis.com Instagram: @JourneyJupiter Twitter: @JourneyJupiter Facebook: @JourneyJupiter ----- Edited by Ken Inge of Dead End Hip Hop  

Host Isabel Berwick describes herself as an extrovert but she has introverts in her team. So what should she bear in mind to ensure they perform at their best? Isabel gets advice from self-described ambitious, anxious introvert Morra Aarons-Mele, who hosts The Anxious Achiever podcast and is the author of an eponymous upcoming book, and hears from colleague Kesewa Hennessy, the FT's head of audience diversity, who describes herself as an introvert.Want more?How working from home plays to the strengths of introverts: https://www.ft.com/content/f8ceffe7-cc89-4d95-975e-6142924a33b8Why it's OK to be quiet at meetings: https://www.ft.com/content/6d5942a2-a13a-49ea-a833-a6d5ce780ae3FT subscriber? Sign up for the weekly Working It newsletter. We cover all things workplace and management — plus exclusive reporting on trends, tips and what's coming next. One-click sign-up at www.ft.com/newslettersWe love to hear from you. What do you like (or not)? What topics should we tackle? Email the team at workingit@ft.com or Isabel directly at isabel.berwick@ft.com. Follow @isabelberwick on Twitter Subscribe to Working It wherever you get your podcasts — and do leave us a review!Presented by Isabel Berwick. Editorial direction from Renée Kaplan and Manuela Saragosa. Sound design is by Breen Turner, with original music from Metaphor Music. Produced by Novel.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bonus episode we'll introduce you to The Anxious Achiever podcast with host Morra Aarons-Mele, now a part of #LinkedInPresents. In this episode Morra speaks with neuroscientist Dr. Judson Brewer, author of Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind, about how to experiment with different behavior patterns. Then, she speaks with Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit, about anxiety, habits, and ADHD.

While we focus on a revamp of sorts at In the Arena, we're sharing a few episodes from the Hello Monday archives. Today, Jessi Hempel talks with Morra Aarons-Mele, host of the HBR podcast The Anxious Achiever about (what else?!) anxiety.

Being an anxious kid has its challenges. But what happens when that anxious kid grows up to be a parent? In this episode, hosts Amanda Morin and Gretchen Vierstra have a candid conversation with Morra Aarons-Mele, author and host of The Anxious Achiever podcast. Morra describes herself as an “extremely anxious introvert.” And she often wonders how that anxiety affects her parenting. Listen in to hear Morra describe her own strengths and challenges — as an anxious kid, as a neurodivergent adult, and as a mom. Understood is a nonprofit and social impact organization dedicated to shaping a world where the 1 in 5 people who learn and think differently can thrive. Learn more about In It and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2021 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved.            

You've seen John Ross Bowie on a screen before. I'm sure of it. Maybe it was the Big Bang Theory or Curb Your Enthusiasm or some of the other eight zillion credits he has. John's been dealing with depression and anxiety even longer than he's been an actor, which has meant guiding a complicated brain across uncertain situations for quite a while. And maybe, if we believe the forecasts about the gig economy, a lot more of us will be living a similar lifestyle before too long. No, we won't all be on tv shows but you know what I mean. John gives us some applicable wisdom.Morra Aarons-Mele is the host of The Anxious Achiever podcast and has spent a lot of time in both traditional and self-employed jobs. And she's been battling a nasty depression as well. Morra talks about some specific techniques for not letting your anxious brain take over. You'll learn exactly how to figure out what to put on the piece of paper you tape to the wall in front of you.Listen to Household Faces and The Anxious Achiever on the podcatcher of your choice. Follow Household Faces and Morra Aarons-Mele on Twitter @HouseholdFaces and @morraam.Thank you to all our listeners who support the show as monthly members of Maximum Fun. Hey, remember, you're part of Depresh Mode and we want to hear what you want to hear about. What guests and issues would you like to have covered in a future episode? Write us at depreshmode@maximumfun.org.Help is available right away.The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255, 1-800-273-TALKCrisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741.International suicide hotline numbers available here: https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlinesThe Depresh Mode newsletter is available twice a week. Subscribe for free and stay up to date on the show and mental health issues. https://johnmoe.substack.com/John's acclaimed memoir, The Hilarious World of Depression, is available here.Find the show on Twitter @depreshpod and Instagram @depreshpod.John is on Twitter @johnmoe.

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest Morra Aarons Mele, EVP of Social Impact at Geben Communication and host of The Anxious Achiever podcast.Thanks to Oracle for Supporting the show: https://bit.ly/3meS3auEpisode highlights00:00 Intro00:50 - About Morra and her work03:40 - On being an 'Anxious Overachiever'10:21 - The pros and cons of remote working with anxiety14:21 - Practical tips for conquering anxiety at work17:51 - The mental health difference between audio and video calls21:10 - Mental health advice for managers with remote teams24:53 - How physical environments affect anxiety27:31 - The importance of time alone31:54 - About The Anxious Achiever podcastIf you enjoyed the podcast be sure to subscribe for more content like this and visit our website to access resources mentioned: www.hrdleaders.com/podcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are you someone who appears to have your career and life in order on the outside, yet on the inside you are anxious, exhausted, or near the end of your rope?-This episode is just for you! Nataly shares her journey through burnout and into learning how to protect her energy through self-care, setting boundaries, and practicing more emotional openness. She interviews Morra Aarons-Mele, who hosts the Anxious Achiever podcast, about setting boundaries, managing anxiety, avoiding burnout, and more!-What you'll learn:Tips for preventing and working your way out of burnoutReal life examples and strategies to manage anxietyAdvice and tips for introverts who work with people all day-To learn more about Morra and her Anxious Achiever podcast, visit https://hbr.org/2019/09/podcast-the-anxious-achiever -For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly's weekly awesome newsletter! If you'd like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

Starting in 1906, the editors of the Forward answered reader questions in a column called “A Bintel Brief,” Yiddish for “a bundle of letters.” Now, we're bringing Bintel into a new era. Welcome to “A Bintel Brief,” the Jewish advice podcast. This week, the hosts advise a listener who recently learned that a mentor's negative job reference likely cost the listener a job. Lynn and Ginna are joined by Morra Aarons-Mele, host of “The Anxious Achiever.”Send your dilemmas about Jewish-American life, identity, culture, politics or your personal hopes and dreams to bintel@forward.com, or leave a voicemail at (201) 540-9728.Subscribe to the podcast to ensure you don't miss an episode. And sign up for our Bintel newsletter to hear more from our hosts about making the show.Follow the Forward on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Earlier this week, Jessi interviewed Morra Aarons-Mele, host of HBR's The Anxious Achiever. Today, Morra's show visits the Hello Monday feed! In this episode from the recently concluded fourth season, Morra interviews Jessi about her career and her own views on work and anxiety. The Anxious Achiever's S5 premieres this October - you can find it wherever you get your podcasts.

In this episode of Elite Achievement podcast, Kristin welcomes Dr. Susan Bernstein. Dr. Susan encourages high achievers to dial down stress and pressure and dial up their powerful presence, career satisfaction, and authentic success. She spent over 25 years working in corporate and has both an MBA and Ph.D. in psychology. Dr. Susan shares: What it means to be your sensational self.      What an anxious achiever is. How to grow your confidence when you've been told you're too much.      Some roadblocks that can hold leaders back from excelling in their leadership career. Episode Highlights 02:50 – I work with people to be their most sensational selves, the best version of themselves, the fullest potential, especially in their work. 09:18 – If you find yourself ruminating a bunch of anxious overthinking, stop. Put your hands on your heart – feel the rise and the fall of your chest. Put your attention there. 12:10 – An anxious achiever is somebody who achieves, but underneath there's an underlying feeling of “I'm somehow not enough, I'm not measuring up, I'm not good enough.”  16:09 – Anxious achievers are moving away from the pain. That's not very inspiring. What is it that fills you and thrills you? What's the fire within you that gives you positive energy? 29:37 – In learning to tame down your anxiety, we don't want this anxiety or anger being contagious. Resources Connect with Kristin https://www.instagram.com/meetkristinburke/ (Instagram) https://kristinburke.com/ (Website) Connect with Dr. Susan Bernstein https://drsusanbernstein.com/ (Website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsusanbernstein (LinkedIn) https://www.instagram.com/drsusanbernstein/ (Instagram)

A LinkedIn poll found that 80% of adults surveyed experience anxiety on Sundays. In this episode, you'll learn:How the anticipation of the Sunday Scaries only leads to more stress.Questions to ask yourself so you can get to the root of your Sunday Scaries.How creating a Sacred Sunday and a Monday Mindset practice can help.Show Notes: Setting Boundaries at Work Episode 5Fear and Workplace performance (What a Horse Taught Me About Fear) Episode 8When you are excluded in the workplace Episode 10How to stop negative thinking Episode 11LIFELINESWorldwide Support HotlineU.S. Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255MENTAL HEALTH & SUICIDE PREVENTION RESOURCESNational Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) on Suicide PreventionMental Health List of Educational ProgramsBefrienders Mental Health ResourceREFERRAL RESOURCES – FINDING LOCAL SUPPORTMental Health Center LocatorEarly Serious Mental Illness Treatment LocatorSubstance Use Treatment LocatorBehavioral Health Treatment Services Locator Follow @jillGriffinOfficial on Instagram daily inspiration. Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for free content and strategies to refresh your career.

Everyone has experienced anxiety at one point in time. But as high-achieving individuals, we need tools to be able to get us out of anxiety and back into action. What you'll learn in this episode: Why you experience anxietyHow anxiety shows up in high-performing individualsRecommendations for managing anxietyTools you can use anywhere at anytime to manage your anxiety Mentioned on the showEssential oils. I have no relationship with these distillers beyond being a loyal customer. Enfleurage, New York, NYStillpoint Aromatics Sedona, AZArticle: Verizon Media, Snap, Spotify and Kellogg want to destigmatize mental health at work Fast CompanyBox Breathing TechniqueMental Health ResourcesWorldwide Support HotlineU.S. Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255Mental Health & Suicide Resources National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) on Suicide PreventionMental Health List of Educational ProgramsBefrienders Mental Health ResourceFinal Local SupportMental Health Center LocatorEarly Serious Mental Illness Treatment LocatorSubstance Use Treatment LocatorBehavioral Health Treatment Services Locator Follow @JillGriffinOfficial on Instagram for daily inspirationVisit JillGriffinCoaching.com for access to free content and more strategies to refresh and reset your career. 

Today I’m talking with Morra Aarons-Mele, host of the Anxious Achiever podcast and author of Hiding in the Bathroom: How to Get Out There When You'd Rather Stay Home. I’m excited to get her perspective on how to work with things like anxiety and being introvert that your monkey mind might try to use to convince you to avoid doing hard things.

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Today I interviewed Shelja and we discussed; Overcoming illness while climbing the corporate ladder Leaving the corporate world for the entrepreneur lifestyle Overcoming your anxious achiever mindset And so much more! I cannot wait for you to hear this amazing episode. Leave me a review and let me know what you think. Connect with Shelja at Instagram https://instagram.com/shelja1014 LinkedIn http://linkedin.com/in/sheljagarg Tik Tok - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJqxW8ve/

There's nothing wrong with wanting to achieve at the highest level, unless it comes at the expense of your health and harmony.On the surface, Kelly had it all together. She had been running a successful network marketing business for more than a decade and was highly respected in the field. But on the inside, she was struggling. She had become so addicted to achievement that she was neglecting her relationships and her health. And that's when her body forced her to stop.Today, she is on a mission to help other women pursue their big calling—without losing their peace. Kelly is leading two social movements known as the #anxiousachieverproject and #peacefulperformer. She knows that it is possible to live a life of both peace and profit and she is here to share it with as many women as possible! 

Kelly Brock was in the top .5% of her network marketing company & looked like she had it all together, but on the inside, she was struggling. She had become so out of line with her priorities that she began feeling sick in her pursuit of success. We talk about how she recognized her anxiety, realized her addiction to success & share IMMEDIATELY implementable tools to eliminate daily anxiety & change any behavior including success addiction. *Thanks for your patience on the audio quality - the Rona got it!*Guest: https://www.facebook.com/kelly.ingland | https://www.instagram.com/kellybrock/ | https://www.facebook.com/groups/199680894703550/ | https://www.anxiousachievers.com/Host: www.meredithforreal.com | www.instagram.com/meredithforreal | meredith@meredithforreal.com | www.youtube.com/meredithforreal | www.facebook.com/meredithforrealthecuriousintrovertSponsors: https://uwf.edu/university-advancement/departments/historic-trust/ | https://itsyourmagazine.com/ | https://www.ensec.net/ | https://www.dexafit.com/

On today's episode Michaela interviews life coach and creator of the Peaceful Producer Project, Kelly Brock.  Kelly was experiences a lot of success in her network marketing business but often it was at the expense of her own health.  Despite looking healthy on the outside Kelly felt anxious and had a crippling fear of letting anyone else in.  After her second child she began to experience postpartum depression which heightened her anxiety and she came to a breaking point.  Her journey from anxious achiever to peaceful producer lead her to create a program to help other women do the same.  Welcome to the table friends!  Follow Kelly @kellybrockkellybrockco.comFollow Michaela @michaelabellemichaelabelle.co

Morra Aarons-Mele is the founder of the social impact agency Women Online, author of "Hiding in the Bathroom: How to Get Out There When You'd Rather Stay Home" and host of the podcast "The Anxious Achiever". In this episode, she talks about living with anxiety, how to navigate tough work situations, and tips on being a small business owner.