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Career coach Michelle Schafer joins AJ to break down what most people get wrong during a job search — especially in today's uncertain market. Instead of spraying hundreds of applications, Michelle explains how clarity, relationships, and storytelling drive real opportunities. From defining what energizes you to leveraging weak ties and crafting outcome-focused resumes, she shares practical strategies for navigating layoffs, reinvention, and career transitions with purpose. If you're feeling stuck, anxious about the job market, or thinking about your next move, this conversation shows how to turn uncertainty into momentum. Chapters 00:00 – Why panic applying hurts your job search07:00 – The five questions that clarify your career direction14:00 – Why networking drives 80% of opportunities21:00 – Reinvention and discovering transferable skills30:00 – Building visibility and relationships on LinkedIn41:00 – Turning resume skills into measurable outcomes A Word From Our Sponsors Stop being over looked and unlock your X-Factor today at unlockyourxfactor.com The very qualities that make you exceptional in your field are working against you socially. Visit the artofcharm.com/intel for a social intelligence assessment and discover exactly what's holding you back. If you've put off organizing your finances, Monarch is for you. Use code CHARM at monarch.com in your browser for half off your first year. Indulge in affordable luxury with Quince. Upgrade your wardrobe today at quince.com/charm for free shipping and hassle-free returns. Grow your way - with Headway! Get started at makeheadway.com/CHARM and use my code CHARM for 25% off. This year, skip breaking a sweat AND breaking the bank. Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at mintmobile.com/charm Curious about your influence level? Get your Influence Index Score today! Take this 60-second quiz to find out how your influence stacks up against top performers at theartofcharm.com/influence. Episode resources: Cultivating Career Growth MSchaferCoaching.ca Check in with AJ and Johnny! AJ on LinkedIn Johnny on LinkedIn AJ on Instagram Johnny on Instagram The Art of Charm on Instagram The Art of Charm on YouTube The Art of Charm on TikTok career transitions, job search strategy, networking, career reinvention, transferable skills, professional branding, LinkedIn networking, job market strategy, career clarity, resume outcomes, professional relationships, career growth, career coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week I Talk About When the Workload Quietly Doubles or Triples! [powerpress]
Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, March 13, include: Nebraska lawmakers continue closing state's budget gap after months of negotiations, legislative proposal to limit how public power districts spend money fails after debate over operational costs, agricultural leaders say U.S. war with Iran is increasing input costs for farmers, ethanol producers push for year-round E15 sales as gas prices rise, Nebraska joins multi-state investigation tied to alleged Medicaid fraud, Sen. Pete Ricketts calls for improvements at Omaha postal processing center after audit found major issues, University of Nebraska Medical Center joins federal effort to expand nutrition education in medical schools, Nebraska and Creighton basketball updates ahead of March Madness.
Family and friends in O'Callaghan's Mills are coming together on Sunday, 29th of March for a special tractor run to mark what would have been Jack Moloney's 21st birthday. The event will celebrate Jack's life by doing something he loved, while also raising funds for Headway, the organisation that supports people affected by brain injury. Jack's mom, Martina Moloney, and his twin sister, Caoimhe, spoke with Alan Morrissey on Friday's Morning Focus to talk about Jack, the community support behind the event, and why this fundraiser means so much to their family. Photo (c) Irish Vintage Days And Ways
Why do high performers know exactly what to do — yet still fail to take action? AJ and Johnny sit down with Nir Eyal, bestselling author of Hooked and Indistractable, to explore the hidden force behind motivation: belief. Nir explains why information alone doesn't change behavior, how limiting beliefs quietly filter what we see and feel, and why many people stay stuck despite having the right strategy. From separating pain from suffering to building a “portfolio of perspectives,” this episode reveals how changing your beliefs can unlock persistence, better relationships, and the motivation to follow through. Chapters 00:00 – Why knowing what to do isn't enough07:00 – Beliefs: the filter shaping your reality16:00 – Pain vs. suffering and the role of interpretation24:00 – The four-question method to challenge beliefs34:00 – Motivation's missing piece: belief44:00 – Persistence, mindset, and lasting change A Word From Our Sponsors Stop being over looked and unlock your X-Factor today at unlockyourxfactor.com The very qualities that make you exceptional in your field are working against you socially. Visit the artofcharm.com/intel for a social intelligence assessment and discover exactly what's holding you back. If you've put off organizing your finances, Monarch is for you. Use code CHARM at monarch.com in your browser for half off your first year. Indulge in affordable luxury with Quince. Upgrade your wardrobe today at quince.com/charm for free shipping and hassle-free returns. Grow your way - with Headway! Get started at makeheadway.com/CHARM and use my code CHARM for 25% off. This year, skip breaking a sweat AND breaking the bank. Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at mintmobile.com/charm Curious about your influence level? Get your Influence Index Score today! Take this 60-second quiz to find out how your influence stacks up against top performers at theartofcharm.com/influence. Episode resources: Beyond Belief Book Free Belief Change Guide http://nirandfar.com Check in with AJ and Johnny! AJ on LinkedIn Johnny on LinkedIn AJ on Instagram Johnny on Instagram The Art of Charm on Instagram The Art of Charm on YouTube The Art of Charm on TikTok limiting beliefs, motivation psychology, behavior change, mindset, persistence, emotional interpretation, belief systems, decision making, internal locus of control, cognitive reframing, personal growth, relationships, psychological resilience, self awareness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week I Talk About Products/Services Being Ahead Of Their Time [powerpress]
We love calling out hypocrisy — especially in leaders, corporations, and politics. But what if our obsession with inconsistency is doing more harm than good? AJ sits down with Michael to unpack why hypocrisy is deeply human, how media and status games amplify outrage, and why demanding total consistency can actually create worse leadership and more dishonesty. From power dynamics and “purity regimes” to induced hypocrisy and personal growth, this episode offers a smarter framework for judging inconsistency — in others and in yourself. Chapters 00:00 – Why hypocrisy feels so good to call out07:30 – The trap of equating consistency with integrity16:00 – Power, status, and hypocrisy in culture25:00 – Transparency and the “purity regime” problem33:30 – A better rubric for judging inconsistency39:00 – Using your own hypocrisy to create change A Word From Our Sponsors Stop being over looked and unlock your X-Factor today at unlockyourxfactor.com The very qualities that make you exceptional in your field are working against you socially. Visit the artofcharm.com/intel for a social intelligence assessment and discover exactly what's holding you back. If you've put off organizing your finances, Monarch is for you. Use code CHARM at monarch.com in your browser for half off your first year. Indulge in affordable luxury with Quince. Upgrade your wardrobe today at quince.com/charm for free shipping and hassle-free returns. Grow your way - with Headway! Get started at makeheadway.com/CHARM and use my code CHARM for 25% off. This year, skip breaking a sweat AND breaking the bank. Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at mintmobile.com/charm Curious about your influence level? Get your Influence Index Score today! Take this 60-second quiz to find out how your influence stacks up against top performers at theartofcharm.com/influence. Episode resources: The Hypocrisy Trap Check in with AJ and Johnny! AJ on LinkedIn Johnny on LinkedIn AJ on Instagram Johnny on Instagram The Art of Charm on Instagram The Art of Charm on YouTube The Art of Charm on TikTok hypocrisy, integrity, power dynamics, status games, leadership trust, moral judgment, social psychology, outrage culture, transparency, consistency bias, self development, behavior change, induced hypocrisy, workplace culture, reputation management Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week I Share Updates On A Variety Of Topics With HodgePodge Episode #3 [powerpress]
Send a textSid Shamim is the Founder, CEO & President at Headway Capital, a private equity firm in Houston, TXwith over $500MM of AUM. Headway focuses on providing best-in-class multifamily investmentopportunities to passive investors. Before starting Headway Capital, Sid worked as a technology engineer in a Fortune 100 Oil & Gas company, developing and managing more than $100MM worth of technical projects. Sid oversees the company 's investment strategy and asset management, ensuring projects perform to their greatest potential.Over the past 7 years, Sid has helped hundreds of clients add passive, commercial real estate to their portfolio and diversify from Wall Street. He currently resides in Houston, TX with his wife & two kids. Support the showFollow Rama on socials!LinkedIn | Meta | Twitter | Instagram|YoutubeConnect to Rama Krishnahttps://calendly.com/rama-krishna/ E-mail: info@ushacapital.comWebsite: www.ushacapital.comRegister for Multifamily AP360 - 2026 virtual conference - https://mfap360.com/To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: email: info@ushacapital.com
W dzisiejszym odcinku pochylamy się nad alternatywnym, prawicowym koncertem w trakcie przerwy Super Bowl, na którym muzycy związani z MAGA śpiewali o tym, jak im ciężko, mimo że przecież chcą tylko pocałować rybę, nakarmić psa, pojeździć traktorem i cancelować osoby trans. Dlaczego osoby z grup najbardziej uprzywilejowanych tak często stawiają się w roli ofiary wyimaginowanej opresji? Zapraszamy do słuchania.
Harvard Business School professor Leslie John joins AJ and Johnny to unpack why we systematically get vulnerability wrong. We obsess over the risks of sharing and ignore the cost of staying silent. From dating profiles and first impressions to leadership, feedback, and negotiation, Leslie explains how to decide what to reveal, when to reveal it, and how to frame it so it builds trust instead of regret. If you've ever worried about TMI — or held back and felt distance grow — this episode gives you a smarter way to think about disclosure. Chapters 00:00 – Why we misjudge vulnerability08:00 – Emotional vocabulary and instant connection18:00 – The cost of silence vs. the risk of sharing28:00 – Dating profiles and the “less is more” trap40:00 – Leadership vulnerability without losing authority52:00 – A simple 2x2 framework for disclosure decisions A Word From Our Sponsors Stop being over looked and unlock your X-Factor today at unlockyourxfactor.com The very qualities that make you exceptional in your field are working against you socially. Visit the artofcharm.com/intel for a social intelligence assessment and discover exactly what's holding you back. If you've put off organizing your finances, Monarch is for you. Use code CHARM at monarch.com in your browser for half off your first year. Indulge in affordable luxury with Quince. Upgrade your wardrobe today at quince.com/charm for free shipping and hassle-free returns. Grow your way - with Headway! Get started at makeheadway.com/CHARM and use my code CHARM for 25% off. This year, skip breaking a sweat AND breaking the bank. Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at mintmobile.com/charm Curious about your influence level? Get your Influence Index Score today! Take this 60-second quiz to find out how your influence stacks up against top performers at theartofcharm.com/influence. Episode resources: LeslieKJohn.com Check in with AJ and Johnny! AJ on LinkedIn Johnny on LinkedIn AJ on Instagram Johnny on Instagram The Art of Charm on Instagram The Art of Charm on YouTube The Art of Charm on TikTok vulnerability, disclosure, emotional intelligence, communication skills, leadership trust, dating psychology, social connection, feedback conversations, negotiation skills, emotional vocabulary, decision making, relationship building, psychological safety, transparency vs vulnerability Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week I Talk About The Blame Game [powerpress]
Manipulowanie opinią publiczną istnieje tak długo, jak istnieje opinia publiczna. Politycy i korporacje od zawsze próbowali wpływać na media i przepływ informacji. Dziś miliony ludzi korzystają z chatbotów AI, żeby weryfikować newsy, pytać co o nich sądzić, streszczać dostępne źródła, a przede wszystkim zadawać pytanie: „jak jest naprawdę?”. Czy możemy założyć, że udzielane przez algorytm odpowiedzi są naprawdę obiektywne i nie będą pomagać w realizowaniu czyichś interesów?
Former Secret Service agent Brad Beeler joins AJ and Johnny to break down what actually gets people to open up — especially when the stakes are high. From reading digital breadcrumbs and mastering first impressions to spotting deception and using tactical empathy, Brad shares the practical tools he used to get confessions and uncover truth under pressure. This episode reveals how preparation, presence, and calm control shape every conversation — whether you're leading a team, navigating conflict, or trying to build real trust. 00:00 – From Secret Service to reading people under pressure08:00 – First impressions, handshakes, and presence18:00 – Curiosity without the “me too” mistake28:00 – Tactical empathy and influencing without manipulation41:00 – The truth about detecting deception49:00 – De-escalation and staying calm under pressure A Word From Our Sponsors Stop being over looked and unlock your X-Factor today at unlockyourxfactor.com The very qualities that make you exceptional in your field are working against you socially. Visit the artofcharm.com/intel for a social intelligence assessment and discover exactly what's holding you back. If you've put off organizing your finances, Monarch is for you. Use code CHARM at monarch.com in your browser for half off your first year. Indulge in affordable luxury with Quince. Upgrade your wardrobe today at quince.com/charm for free shipping and hassle-free returns. Grow your way - with Headway! Get started at makeheadway.com/CHARM and use my code CHARM for 25% off. This year, skip breaking a sweat AND breaking the bank. Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at mintmobile.com/charm Curious about your influence level? Get your Influence Index Score today! Take this 60-second quiz to find out how your influence stacks up against top performers at theartofcharm.com/influence. Episode resources: www.BradBeeler.com Check in with AJ and Johnny! AJ on LinkedIn Johnny on LinkedIn AJ on Instagram Johnny on Instagram The Art of Charm on Instagram The Art of Charm on YouTube The Art of Charm on TikTok tactical empathy, interrogation psychology, communication skills, reading body language, deception detection, first impressions, influence, high-stakes conversations, digital footprint, curiosity, trust building, leadership communication, emotional control, conflict de-escalation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week I Talk About Quizzes. [powerpress]
AJ and Johnny sit down with neuroscientist Emily Falk to explore why our goals so often collapse after January, and what the brain is actually optimizing for when we make decisions. Emily explains how the brain's value system prioritizes the present self over future goals, why environment beats willpower, and how identity, social influence, and habit systems quietly shape what we do every day. From New Year's resolutions to loneliness, leadership, and purpose, this episode reveals how to design choices that stick by working with the brain instead of against it. 00:00 – Why resolutions fail after January05:00 – The brain's value calculator and present bias10:00 – Identity, purpose, and what we think is “fixed”15:00 – How social influence shapes what we value20:00 – Loneliness, power, and perspective loss25:00 – Designing environments that change behavior A Word From Our Sponsors Stop being over looked and unlock your X-Factor today at unlockyourxfactor.com The very qualities that make you exceptional in your field are working against you socially. Visit the artofcharm.com/intel for a social intelligence assessment and discover exactly what's holding you back. If you've put off organizing your finances, Monarch is for you. Use code CHARM at monarch.com in your browser for half off your first year. Indulge in affordable luxury with Quince. Upgrade your wardrobe today at quince.com/charm for free shipping and hassle-free returns. Grow your way - with Headway! Get started at makeheadway.com/CHARM and use my code CHARM for 25% off. This year, skip breaking a sweat AND breaking the bank. Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at mintmobile.com/charm Curious about your influence level? Get your Influence Index Score today! Take this 60-second quiz to find out how your influence stacks up against top performers at theartofcharm.com/influence. Episode resources: FalkLab.org Check in with AJ and Johnny! AJ on LinkedIn Johnny on LinkedIn AJ on Instagram Johnny on Instagram The Art of Charm on Instagram The Art of Charm on YouTube The Art of Charm on TikTok decision making, values, behavior change, habits, motivation, identity, purpose, social influence, environment design, loneliness, human connection, neuroscience, choices, meaning, leadership, well-being, resolutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week I continue The Search For An Account Management Tool [powerpress]
Episode Description: AJ and Johnny sit down with psychologist Guy Winch, author of Mind Over Grind, to unpack how grind culture quietly erodes our mental health, relationships, and sense of self — often without us realizing it. Guy explains why stress no longer stays at work, how rumination turns unpaid overtime into chronic burnout, and why many high performers confuse exhaustion with productivity. They explore the blurred boundary between work and home, the hidden damage of always-on thinking, and how modern workplaces amplify anxiety, resentment, and emotional withdrawal. This conversation offers practical ways to reclaim control: recognizing harmful rumination, creating transition rituals, recharging instead of just resting, and redesigning workdays to protect focus, relationships, and meaning — without sacrificing ambition. Chapters:00:00 – The hidden cost of grind culture05:00 – When work never actually ends10:00 – Rumination vs. productive thinking15:00 – How stress spills into relationships20:00 – Burnout, resentment, and modern work25:00 – The Goldilocks zone of stress30:00 – Rest vs. recharge: why downtime fails35:00 – Rituals to transition out of work mode40:00 – Managing email, boundaries, and control45:00 – Curating your workday instead of reacting50:00 – Reclaiming meaning without quitting your job A Word From Our Sponsors Stop being over looked and unlock your X-Factor today at unlockyourxfactor.com The very qualities that make you exceptional in your field are working against you socially. Visit the artofcharm.com/intel for a social intelligence assessment and discover exactly what's holding you back. If you've put off organizing your finances, Monarch is for you. Use code CHARM at monarch.com in your browser for half off your first year. Indulge in affordable luxury with Quince. Upgrade your wardrobe today at quince.com/charm for free shipping and hassle-free returns. Grow your way - with Headway! Get started at makeheadway.com/CHARM and use my code CHARM for 25% off. This year, skip breaking a sweat AND breaking the bank. Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at mintmobile.com/charm Curious about your influence level? Get your Influence Index Score today! Take this 60-second quiz to find out how your influence stacks up against top performers at theartofcharm.com/influence. Episode resources: GuyWinch.com Mind Over Grind: How to Break Free When Work Hijacks Your Life Check in with AJ and Johnny! AJ on LinkedIn Johnny on LinkedIn AJ on Instagram Johnny on Instagram The Art of Charm on Instagram The Art of Charm on YouTube The Art of Charm on TikTok grind culture, burnout, stress, work life balance, rumination, mental health, emotional exhaustion, productivity, modern work, boundaries, recovery, recharge, relationships, presence, focus, meaning, fulfillment, stress management, workplace stress, psychological well-being Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week I Answer Listener Questions [powerpress]
AJ and Johnny sit down with Daniel Coyle, bestselling author and culture researcher, to explore what it actually means to flourish — and why flourishing is never a solo pursuit. Drawing from his research into thriving communities around the world, Daniel explains why growth, meaning, and fulfillment emerge from connection, friction, and shared purpose rather than individual achievement. They unpack how modern life fragments attention, why efficiency and isolation undermine belonging, and how small, human-scale practices — from rituals to shared meals to “yellow door” moments — can reawaken connection. This conversation reframes success away from optimization and toward aliveness, showing how community, presence, and intentional messiness create lives and workplaces that truly thrive. Chapters: 00:00 – Why flourishing is mutual, not individual05:00 – The problem with modern efficiency and isolation10:00 – Task attention vs. relational attention15:00 – Friction, annoyance, and the price of community20:00 – Rituals, stillness, and grounding practices25:00 – Why collision creates creativity and growth30:00 – Building communities that flourish at work35:00 – Designing productive mess instead of control40:00 – Yellow doors, fear, and unexpected connection45:00 – Creating community instead of waiting for it A Word From Our Sponsors Stop being over looked and unlock your X-Factor today at unlockyourxfactor.com The very qualities that make you exceptional in your field are working against you socially. Visit the artofcharm.com/intel for a social intelligence assessment and discover exactly what's holding you back. If you've put off organizing your finances, Monarch is for you. Use code CHARM at monarch.com in your browser for half off your first year. Indulge in affordable luxury with Quince. Upgrade your wardrobe today at quince.com/charm for free shipping and hassle-free returns. Grow your way - with Headway! Get started at makeheadway.com/CHARM and use my code CHARM for 25% off. This year, skip breaking a sweat AND breaking the bank. Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at mintmobile.com/charm Curious about your influence level? Get your Influence Index Score today! Take this 60-second quiz to find out how your influence stacks up against top performers at theartofcharm.com/influence. Episode resources: DanielCoyle.com Check in with AJ and Johnny! AJ on LinkedIn Johnny on LinkedIn AJ on Instagram Johnny on Instagram The Art of Charm on Instagram The Art of Charm on YouTube The Art of Charm on TikTok flourishing, human connection, community, belonging, meaning, fulfillment, thriving, shared purpose, modern life, isolation, presence, attention, rituals, shared experience, relationships, creativity, growth, aliveness, togetherness, intentional living, community building Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week I Talk About Clients Vs Contracts [powerpress]
Send us a textThe ground under therapy keeps moving, and we're digging into why. We sit down with returning guest Marie Sloane, LPC, to trace how telehealth became the default, why insurance cuts and clawbacks are reshaping private practice, and what it really costs to keep care accessible without burning clinicians to ash. Marie shares the realities of leaving agency life, navigating panels directly versus using intermediaries, and the surprising leverage you can gain by simply asking for a rate increase. We get candid about the trade-offs of platforms like Alma and Headway, the tension between sustainability and access, and the quiet math behind student loans, healthcare, and the hours a therapist can truly carry.Then we turn to the culture shift powered by TikTok and social media. Openness is rising and stigma is falling, which can jumpstart meaningful therapy. But there's a catch: self-diagnosis trends and algorithm-friendly “advice” blur traits with disorders and can worsen compulsions. We talk about how licensed voices can step into the feed with clear, compassionate education—translating buzzwords into grounded care and helping people move from scrolls to sessions.The heart of this conversation is moral injury. Beyond burnout, it's the pain of acting against your values—or watching systems do it—because the rules demand it. Teachers triaging classrooms without aides, clinicians pushed to see nine or ten clients a day, frontline staff who lived the pandemic up close while hearing it denied. We name the guilt, shame, and betrayal that follow, and why “do more self-care” falls flat when the workload itself is inhumane. If you've felt that strain and wondered what to call it, you're not alone—and naming it is a step toward changing it.If this episode resonates, share it with a colleague, subscribe for more real talk on the future of care, and leave a review with the one shift you'd make to improve access and sustainability. Your voice helps shape the system we all rely on.For more about Marie, check out her website: Marie Sloane: counseling and consulting services – Online Therapy for People in Arizona, Texas and MinnesotaThis podcast is meant to be a resource for the general public, as well as fellow therapists/psychologists. It is NOT meant to replace the meaningful work of individual or family therapy. Please seek professional help in your area if you are struggling. #breakthestigma #makewordsmatter #thingsyoulearnintherapy #thingsyoulearnintherapypodcastIf you or someone you know is struggling with mental health concerns, please contact 988 or seek a treatment provider in your area.If you are a therapist or psychologist and want to be a guest on the show, please complete this form to apply: https://forms.gle/ooy8QirpgL2JSLhP6Feel free to share your thoughts at www.makewordsmatterforgood.com or email me at Beth@makewordsmatterforgood.comSupport the showwww.bethtrammell.com
Wednesday's Morning Focus was broadcast live from the EmployAbility Clare offices at Elevation Business Park, Ennis. Alan Morrissey first spoke with Marie Killeen, Service Manager at EmployAbility Clare, who outlined the range of services they provide. He was then joined by Tommy O'Doherty, Chairperson of EmployAbility Clare, who spoke about his background and how he became involved with the organisation. Next, Alan spoke with Mary Coll-Burke, Employment Personal Advisor with the Department of Social Protection, who explained the benefits of EmployAbility Clare and the supports available through the service. Following this, Alan was joined live on the show by Yvonne Madden, Employment Coach with EmployAbility Clare; Mairead Mannion, Shop Manager at the Clare Haven Horizons Charity Shop; and Patricia McNamara from the HR Department of Clare County Council. The group discussed the partnership formed in 2022, what was involved in setting it up, and its importance. We then heard from Deirdre Ball, Communication Liaison Officer and Employment Coach with EmployAbility Clare, alongside Stella Sloane, Lecturer at Shannon College of Hotel Management. Stella shared her experience of a serious accident she suffered ten years ago and outlined her rehabilitation journey back to work. This included linking with Headway and later EmployAbility Clare. Stella began engaging with the service in 2019 and successfully transitioned back to work in 2020. Deirdre explained the role EmployAbility Clare played in supporting Stella's return to the workplace. To conclude the programme, Alan spoke with three final guests. Aodhnaid Lennon, Employment Coach with EmployAbility Clare, to discuss the benefits of linking with local businesses and the strong connections that have been developed. Elaine Lally, Co-Owner of Hotel Woodstock, spoke about why the partnership works for Hotel Woodstock and her involvement as a new board member of EmployAbility Clare. Finally, Julie Kilmartin, Owner of Kilmartin Educational Services, explained why the collaboration works well for her business.
AJ and Johnny sit down with Paul Eastwick, relationship scientist and author of Bonded by Evolution, to unpack what modern dating has gotten wrong — and what the science actually says about love, attraction, and connection. They explore how online dating has distorted our view of desirability, why the search for “the perfect person” makes us miserable, and how real connection comes from shared time, not algorithms. Paul breaks down how our brains evolved for small-group bonding — not endless swiping — and reveals the truth about compatibility, attachment, and the misunderstood “friend zone.” From evolutionary psychology to modern dating anxiety, this conversation is a masterclass in how to build real relationships in a world built on comparison. Chapters: 00:00 – Why love advice is so confusing05:00 – How online dating rewired attraction10:00 – The confidence gap and lost social skills15:00 – The danger of treating dating like a marketplace20:00 – Algorithms, ego, and authenticity in the AI era30:00 – How relationships actually form and last 35:00 – Compatibility is built, not found 40:00 – Why men should stop fearing the friend zone45:00 – Redefining masculinity and modern love A Word From Our Sponsors Stop being over looked and unlock your X-Factor today at unlockyourxfactor.com The very qualities that make you exceptional in your field are working against you socially. Visit the artofcharm.com/intel for a social intelligence assessment and discover exactly what's holding you back. If you've put off organizing your finances, Monarch is for you. Use code CHARM at monarch.com in your browser for half off your first year. Indulge in affordable luxury with Quince. Upgrade your wardrobe today at quince.com/charm for free shipping and hassle-free returns. Grow your way - with Headway! Get started at makeheadway.com/CHARM and use my code CHARM for 25% off. This year, skip breaking a sweat AND breaking the bank. Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at mintmobile.com/charm Curious about your influence level? Get your Influence Index Score today! Take this 60-second quiz to find out how your influence stacks up against top performers at theartofcharm.com/influence. Episode resources: Bonded by Evolution: The New Science of Love and Connection Love Factually Check in with AJ and Johnny! AJ on LinkedIn Johnny on LinkedIn AJ on Instagram Johnny on Instagram The Art of Charm on Instagram The Art of Charm on YouTube The Art of Charm on TikTok meetings, collaboration, leadership, communication, productivity, visibility, AI at work, remote work, workplace culture, career growth, The Art of Charm AI, automation, purpose, identity, future of work, Zack Kass, The Next Renaissance, technology, leadership, creativity, meaning, human connection, emotional intelligence, optimism, The Art of Charm Paul Eastwick, dating, relationships, love, attraction, compatibility, attachment theory, online dating, Tinder, Bumble, match, masculinity, connection, psychology, The Art of Charm, AJ Harbinger, Johnny Dzubak Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week I Share How Talking Can Solve Problems [powerpress]
Wracamy po przerwie świąteczno-noworocznej i podsumowujemy sobie rzeczy, które zwróciły naszą uwagę w ciągu ostatnich dni, ale uwaga – za pominięciem polityki, żeby choć przez chwilę udawać, że wcale nie grozi nam trzecia wojna światowa. Staramy się wykrzesać z siebie reszki entuzjazmu w kwestii nowych „Avengers” (nieskutecznie), dyskutujemy o przesunięciu „Grand Theft Auto VI” (kolejnym), a Kasia okazuje się mieć bardzo zasadnicze poglądy w kwestii tego, czy lis i króliczka w filmie animowanym mogą być razem. Miłego słuchania!
AJ and Johnny sit down with Zack Kass, AI futurist and author of The Next Renaissance: AI and the Expansion of Human Potential, to explore how artificial intelligence will reshape identity, purpose, and meaning. Zack breaks down why our fear of AI isn't really about machines; it's about identity displacement. They dive deep into how creativity, purpose, and work evolve when technology becomes capable of doing almost everything. From artists confronting AI-generated art to professionals watching automation change their industries, Zack explains why humanity's next great challenge isn't survival, it's spiritual. This episode unpacks how to navigate the coming era with optimism, connection, and mastery — and why the most valuable skill of the future is still deeply, unapologetically human. Chapters: 00:00 – Facing the fear: AI, art, and identity06:00 – The loss of purpose in the age of automation10:00 – Infinite creativity and the watercooler effect15:00 – Why community and shared experience still matter20:00 – The automation boundary: where do we stop?25:00 – Political protection, purpose, and work that stays human30:00 – AI, inequality, and the distribution problem35:00 – The real reason cost of living is broken40:00 – Connection vs. artificial intimacy50:00 – How to stay human: learn, lead, and live with optimism A Word From Our Sponsors Stop being over looked and unlock your X-Factor today at unlockyourxfactor.com The very qualities that make you exceptional in your field are working against you socially. Visit the artofcharm.com/intel for a social intelligence assessment and discover exactly what's holding you back. If you've put off organizing your finances, Monarch is for you. Use code CHARM at monarch.com in your browser for half off your first year. Indulge in affordable luxury with Quince. Upgrade your wardrobe today at quince.com/charm for free shipping and hassle-free returns. Grow your way - with Headway! Get started at makeheadway.com/CHARM and use my code CHARM for 25% off. This year, skip breaking a sweat AND breaking the bank. Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at mintmobile.com/charm Save more than fifty percent on term life insurance at SELECTQUOTE.COM/CHARM TODAY to get started Curious about your influence level? Get your Influence Index Score today! Take this 60-second quiz to find out how your influence stacks up against top performers at theartofcharm.com/influence. Episode resources: The Next Renaissance: AI and the Expansion of Human Potential ZackKass.com Check in with AJ and Johnny! AJ on LinkedIn Johnny on LinkedIn AJ on Instagram Johnny on Instagram The Art of Charm on Instagram The Art of Charm on YouTube The Art of Charm on TikTok meetings, collaboration, leadership, communication, productivity, visibility, AI at work, remote work, workplace culture, career growth, The Art of Charm AI, automation, purpose, identity, future of work, Zack Kass, The Next Renaissance, technology, leadership, creativity, meaning, human connection, emotional intelligence, optimism, The Art of Charm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week I Update The Terminology List [powerpress]
This is the noon All Local for Tuesday, January 6,2026
This week I Share What 2026 Is Already Teaching Us [powerpress]
The Practice of the Practice Podcast | Innovative Ideas to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice
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AJ and Johnny sit down with Rebecca Hinds, author of Your Best Meeting Ever, to uncover why meetings aren't broken — they're just poorly designed. Rebecca shares how better meeting design can accelerate your career, increase visibility, and help you stand out as a leader in the AI era. They dive into how collaboration has quietly become a visibility trap, how to gain recognition without more airtime, and why treating meetings like a product can transform your influence, culture, and career. From managing “meeting suck reflex” to using AI responsibly, this episode offers a playbook for making every meeting meaningful — and finally reclaiming your time. Chapters:00:00 – Why meetings feel broken (and why they're not)05:00 – Collaboration overload and the visibility trap10:00 – Presence ≠ productivity: the illusion of busyness15:00 – How AI is reshaping collaboration and meaning at work20:00 – Designing your best meeting ever: rhythm, purpose, and focus25:00 – Declining pointless meetings without fallout30:00 – Using AI to build better meetings, not replace them 35:00 – The four D test: when a meeting actually deserves to exist40:00 – The visibility tax and remote work trade-offs45:00 – Building career leverage through better meeting design A Word From Our Sponsors Stop being over looked and unlock your X-Factor today at unlockyourxfactor.com The very qualities that make you exceptional in your field are working against you socially. Visit the artofcharm.com/intel for a social intelligence assessment and discover exactly what's holding you back. If you've put off organizing your finances, Monarch is for you. Use code CHARM at monarch.com in your browser for half off your first year. Indulge in affordable luxury with Quince. Upgrade your wardrobe today at quince.com/charm for free shipping and hassle-free returns. Grow your way - with Headway! Get started at makeheadway.com/CHARM and use my code CHARM for 25% off. Ready to turn your business idea into reality? Sign up for your $1/month trial at shopify.com/charm. Need to hire top talent—fast? Claim your $75 Sponsored Job Credit now at Indeed.com/charm. This year, skip breaking a sweat AND breaking the bank. Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at mintmobile.com/charm Save more than fifty percent on term life insurance at SELECTQUOTE.COM/CHARM TODAY to get started Curious about your influence level? Get your Influence Index Score today! Take this 60-second quiz to find out how your influence stacks up against top performers at theartofcharm.com/influence. Episode resources: Your Best Meeting Ever: 7 Principles for Designing Meetings That Get Things Done RebeccaHinds.com Check in with AJ and Johnny! AJ on LinkedIn Johnny on LinkedIn AJ on Instagram Johnny on Instagram The Art of Charm on Instagram The Art of Charm on YouTube The Art of Charm on TikTok meetings, collaboration, leadership, communication, productivity, visibility, AI at work, remote work, workplace culture, career growth, The Art of Charm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week I Share Predictions, Wins & Struggles [powerpress]
App Masters - App Marketing & App Store Optimization with Steve P. Young
Headway is one of the biggest spenders in mobile marketing, generating hundreds of millions in revenue through its insanely effective Web2App funnel.In this breakdown, Steve P. Young and Igor Lyubimov, CEO, web2wave, reveal the exact flow Headway uses to turn cold traffic into paying users — and how you can model it for your app.You'll discover:✅ The psychology behind high-converting Web2App funnels✅ How Headway turns quiz-takers into subscribers✅ The “winback” email sequence that drives extra revenue✅ Smart upsells & pricing tricks that boost LTV✅ Why longer funnels sometimes convert betterIf you're spending money on Meta, TikTok, or influencer ads, this strategy could completely change your ROAS.Try web2wave: https://web2wave.comSpecial App Masters Offer: Get the lowest plan for $199/month + concierge service to help you build your funnel — mention 'App Masters' on your call with the web2wave team or in chat after creating your account
AJ and Johnny sit down with Carla Ondrasik, author of Stop Trying, to unpack why the word try is secretly holding you back from real change. Carla shares how “trying” tricks your brain into feeling productive while keeping you stuck — and why doing, not trying, is the antidote to procrastination, perfectionism, and fear. They explore how language shapes behavior, why “I'll try” destroys trust and momentum, and how replacing it with decisive action transforms confidence, relationships, and follow-through. You'll learn how to silence your inner critic, embrace failure, and finally move from thinking about it to living it. Chapters: 00:00 – Why “try” is the most dangerous word you use04:00 – How “trying” fools your brain into false progress08:00 – The psychology of fear, failure, and perfectionism12:00 – How “try” damages trust and relationships16:00 – Replacing “try” with honest language and action20:00 – How to stop waiting for motivation and start doing24:00 – The Try Test: how your brain reacts to indecision28:00 – The power of “no” and protecting your willpower32:00 – The science of action and accountability36:00 – Rewiring your brain from “try” to “do” A Word From Our Sponsors Stop being over looked and unlock your X-Factor today at unlockyourxfactor.com The very qualities that make you exceptional in your field are working against you socially. Visit the artofcharm.com/intel for a social intelligence assessment and discover exactly what's holding you back. If you've put off organizing your finances, Monarch is for you. Use code CHARM at monarch.com in your browser for half off your first year. Indulge in affordable luxury with Quince. Upgrade your wardrobe today at quince.com/charm for free shipping and hassle-free returns. Grow your way - with Headway! Get started at makeheadway.com/CHARM and use my code CHARM for 25% off. Ready to turn your business idea into reality? Sign up for your $1/month trial at shopify.com/charm. Need to hire top talent—fast? Claim your $75 Sponsored Job Credit now at Indeed.com/charm. This year, skip breaking a sweat AND breaking the bank. Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at mintmobile.com/charm Save more than fifty percent on term life insurance at SELECTQUOTE.COM/CHARM TODAY to get started Curious about your influence level? Get your Influence Index Score today! Take this 60-second quiz to find out how your influence stacks up against top performers at theartofcharm.com/influence. Episode resources: Stop Trying! Check in with AJ and Johnny! AJ on LinkedIn Johnny on LinkedIn AJ on Instagram Johnny on Instagram The Art of Charm on Instagram The Art of Charm on YouTube The Art of Charm on TikTok motivation, procrastination, confidence, mindset, fear, accountability, personal growth, communication, self-sabotage, language, psychology, Stop Trying Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The end-of-year mental health-related assessments are in and, y'all. You. All! These reports offer some bad news and worse news. Sorry, I ran out of sugar-coating; it's been a long year. Psychotherapy Action Network's latest survey uncovered a substantial disconnect between what PMCs, for-profit private management companies like Alma, Headway, and Rula, promise therapists and what they deliver. Shocker, I know. While demand for mental health is exploding, power and influence are shifting to insurers and investors at the expense of patients and providers. But we possess the answers. We're a community of people dedicated to healing ourselves and caring for others in a world that's always one dictator away from total collapse. Don't let fear and loneliness lead you. We can only get through this shit together. *** Join the Group Practice (R)evolution! GPR is a new platform and podcast series offering insights from owners, employees, and experts, and resources to support this wildly ambitious vision for the future. For a limited time, podcast listeners can get a full year of membership for only $19.99 by using the discount code PODCAST. Visit: https://tinyurl.com/GPRPodcast and click on "have a coupon" and enter PODCAST to enjoy all the perks of Group Practice (R)evolution for a year! Get Support! Earn CEs! Care in Chaos: https://tinyurl.com/CareInChaosRec Bridging Heart and Practice: https://tinyurl.com/TheSarahsOnlineSupe SUPPORT THE SHOW Conversations With a Wounded Healer Merch Join our Patreon for gifts & perks Shop our Bookshop.org store and support local booksellers Share a rating & review on Apple Podcasts *** Let's be friends! You can find me in the following places… Website Facebook @headheartbiztherapy Instagram @headheartbiztherapy
AJ sits down with Matt Ritter, co-host of Man of the Year, to unpack the male loneliness epidemic and why so many men lose friendships as they get older. Matt shares his TCS framework for keeping friendships alive, why proximity and ritual are the real secrets to connection, and how to design a “friendship strategy” that fits your life instead of waiting for it to happen. You'll learn how to move acquaintances into real friends, how to host like a pro without burning out, and why your partner can't (and shouldn't) be your only friend. Chapters: 00:00 – The male loneliness crisis and the “Man of the Year” tradition05:00 – Why friendship dies without a dramatic ending10:00 – Proximity and strategy: building real connection15:00 – The TCS framework and the myth of the lone wolf20:00 – How to be “worth knowing” — standing out socially25:00 – The friendship habit: stacking connection into your life30:00 – Overcoming rejection and fear of the invite35:00 – Rituals, hosting, and creating sticky friendships40:00 – Why your wife can't be your only friend45:00 – Friendship as self-care and the original life hack A Word From Our Sponsors Stop being over looked and unlock your X-Factor today at unlockyourxfactor.com The very qualities that make you exceptional in your field are working against you socially. Visit the artofcharm.com/intel for a social intelligence assessment and discover exactly what's holding you back. If you've put off organizing your finances, Monarch is for you. Use code CHARM at monarch.com in your browser for half off your first year. Indulge in affordable luxury with Quince. Upgrade your wardrobe today at quince.com/charm for free shipping and hassle-free returns. Grow your way - with Headway! Get started at makeheadway.com/CHARM and use my code CHARM for 25% off. Ready to turn your business idea into reality? Sign up for your $1/month trial at shopify.com/charm. Need to hire top talent—fast? Claim your $75 Sponsored Job Credit now at Indeed.com/charm. This year, skip breaking a sweat AND breaking the bank. Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at mintmobile.com/charm Save more than fifty percent on term life insurance at SELECTQUOTE.COM/CHARM TODAY to get started Curious about your influence level? Get your Influence Index Score today! Take this 60-second quiz to find out how your influence stacks up against top performers at theartofcharm.com/influence. Episode resources: Man of the Year Podcast The Buddy System Check in with AJ and Johnny! AJ on LinkedIn Johnny on LinkedIn AJ on Instagram Johnny on Instagram The Art of Charm on Instagram The Art of Charm on YouTube The Art of Charm on TikTok friendship, male loneliness, connection, charisma, social skills, hosting, confidence, relationships, community, vulnerability Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week I'm Talking About Domain Investing & The Myth of Easy MRR! [powerpress]
AJ and Johnny sit down with Dave Berke, retired Marine Corps fighter pilot, Top Gun instructor, and leadership coach with Echelon Front. Dave shares lessons from the cockpit, the battlefield, and the boardroom on how to lead without ego, turn failure into fuel, and build teams that thrive under pressure. From losing dogfights to learning humility, to redefining perfection and taking ownership, this episode reveals how real leaders balance confidence with curiosity — and why the best ones listen more than they speak. Chapters:00:00 – Losing is the best teacher03:00 – Leadership lessons from the Marine Corps07:00 – Ego, feedback, and the power of course correction10:00 – How your ego “loves you to death”15:00 – What losing to Top Gun taught about complacency20:00 – Perfection is a lie — the real definition of mastery25:00 – Building a culture of ownership30:00 – Turning failure into credibility and leadership capital40:00 – Learning to listen and communicate with empathy50:00 – Leading from behind and redefining success A Word From Our Sponsors Stop being over looked and unlock your X-Factor today at unlockyourxfactor.com The very qualities that make you exceptional in your field are working against you socially. Visit the artofcharm.com/intel for a social intelligence assessment and discover exactly what's holding you back. If you've put off organizing your finances, Monarch is for you. Use code CHARM at monarch.com in your browser for half off your first year. Indulge in affordable luxury with Quince. Upgrade your wardrobe today at quince.com/charm for free shipping and hassle-free returns. Grow your way - with Headway! Get started at makeheadway.com/CHARM and use my code CHARM for 25% off. Ready to turn your business idea into reality? Sign up for your $1/month trial at shopify.com/charm. Need to hire top talent—fast? Claim your $75 Sponsored Job Credit now at Indeed.com/charm. This year, skip breaking a sweat AND breaking the bank. Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at mintmobile.com/charm Save more than fifty percent on term life insurance at SELECTQUOTE.COM/CHARM TODAY to get started Curious about your influence level? Get your Influence Index Score today! Take this 60-second quiz to find out how your influence stacks up against top performers at theartofcharm.com/influence. Episode resources: EchelonFront.com Check in with AJ and Johnny! AJ on LinkedIn Johnny on LinkedIn AJ on Instagram Johnny on Instagram The Art of Charm on Instagram The Art of Charm on YouTube The Art of Charm on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What if the reason change feels so hard is because you're using the wrong psychological model to navigate it? In this episode, AJ and Johnny sit down with transformation expert Bree Groff to break down the hidden mechanics of personal and organizational change. Bree reveals why people resist transitions, how to diagnose the real source of friction, and the counterintuitive moves that make change stick—whether you're shifting a habit, a relationship dynamic, or an entire team culture. You'll learn simple, science-backed frameworks to reduce overwhelm, increase adaptability, and guide yourself (and others) through uncertainty with clarity and confidence. [00:00:00] Why change feels emotionally threatening—not just logically difficult[00:01:12] The 3-part model Bree uses to diagnose any transition[00:03:05] How to spot the “real” resistance hidden beneath stated objections[00:04:47] Why people cling to the familiar—even when it no longer works[00:06:10] The psychology of endings and why they matter more than beginnings[00:07:52] The power of micro-moves when big change feels impossible[00:09:18] How to create momentum using Bree's “change curve”[00:10:41] What leaders get wrong when guiding people through transitions[00:12:33] How to make change feel safe instead of overwhelming[00:14:02] Bree's practical steps to build a resilient, adaptable identity A Word From Our Sponsors Stop being over looked and unlock your X-Factor today at unlockyourxfactor.com The very qualities that make you exceptional in your field are working against you socially. Visit the artofcharm.com/intel for a social intelligence assessment and discover exactly what's holding you back. If you've put off organizing your finances, Monarch is for you. Use code CHARM at monarch.com in your browser for half off your first year. Indulge in affordable luxury with Quince. Upgrade your wardrobe today at quince.com/charm for free shipping and hassle-free returns. Grow your way - with Headway! Get started at makeheadway.com/CHARM and use my code CHARM for 25% off. Ready to turn your business idea into reality? Sign up for your $1/month trial at shopify.com/charm. Need to hire top talent—fast? Claim your $75 Sponsored Job Credit now at Indeed.com/charm. This year, skip breaking a sweat AND breaking the bank. Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at mintmobile.com/charm Save more than fifty percent on term life insurance at SELECTQUOTE.COM/CHARM TODAY to get started Curious about your influence level? Get your Influence Index Score today! Take this 60-second quiz to find out how your influence stacks up against top performers at theartofcharm.com/influence. Episode resources: BreeGroff.com Today Was Fun @Bree_Groff Check in with AJ and Johnny! AJ on LinkedIn Johnny on LinkedIn AJ on Instagram Johnny on Instagram The Art of Charm on Instagram The Art of Charm on YouTube The Art of Charm on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AJ and Johnny sit down with Bill Burnett and Dave Evans, Stanford professors and authors of Designing Your Life, to explore how to build a more meaningful, fully alive existence. They share why “follow your passion” is bad advice, how design thinking can help you reframe your sense of purpose, and what it really takes to live with coherence and wonder. Bill and Dave unpack the myths around self-actualization, the power of community in shaping growth, and how curiosity plus mystery creates everyday wonder. From shifting your mindset from “got to” to “get to,” to discovering your “focus question,” this conversation reveals how to design a life that's creative, connected, and consciously alive. Chapters:00:00 – How lunch at Stanford started a global movement 05:00 – From “follow your passion” to “design your life”10:00 – Why chasing impact isn't enough for meaning15:00 – Rethinking self-actualization and transcendence20:00 – The four keys to a meaningful life: wonder, coherence, flow, and community25:00 – How to find your focus question and design your compass30:00 – The power of formative communities and shared stories35:00 – Building resilience through small moments of wonder40:00 – Awakening the “flow world” and shifting from got to → get to45:00 – The mindsets for living fully alive A Word From Our Sponsors Stop being over looked and unlock your X-Factor today at unlockyourxfactor.com The very qualities that make you exceptional in your field are working against you socially. Visit the artofcharm.com/intel for a social intelligence assessment and discover exactly what's holding you back. If you've put off organizing your finances, Monarch is for you. Use code CHARM at monarch.com in your browser for half off your first year. Indulge in affordable luxury with Quince. Upgrade your wardrobe today at quince.com/charm for free shipping and hassle-free returns. Grow your way - with Headway! Get started at makeheadway.com/CHARM and use my code CHARM for 25% off. Ready to turn your business idea into reality? Sign up for your $1/month trial at shopify.com/charm. Need to hire top talent—fast? Claim your $75 Sponsored Job Credit now at Indeed.com/charm. This year, skip breaking a sweat AND breaking the bank. Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at mintmobile.com/charm Save more than fifty percent on term life insurance at SELECTQUOTE.COM/CHARM TODAY to get started Curious about your influence level? Get your Influence Index Score today! Take this 60-second quiz to find out how your influence stacks up against top performers at theartofcharm.com/influence. Episode resources: DesigningYour.life How to Live a Meaningful Life: Using Design Thinking to Unlock Purpose, Joy, and Flow Every Day Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life Check in with AJ and Johnny! AJ on LinkedIn Johnny on LinkedIn AJ on Instagram Johnny on Instagram The Art of Charm on Instagram The Art of Charm on YouTube The Art of Charm on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode Description: AJ and Johnny sit down with Jon Rosemberg to unpack how to break free from survival mode and start thriving in your work, relationships, and mindset. They explore how chronic stress, fear, and comparison keep us stuck in scarcity — and how awareness and reframing can open new paths to fulfillment. Jon introduces his AIR framework (Awareness, Inquiry, Reframing), showing how to calm the nervous system, challenge limiting beliefs, and reconnect with purpose. They also discuss emotional intelligence, vulnerability in leadership, and how success and thriving aren't the same thing. This episode is for anyone ready to overcome burnout, regain agency, and create a life that feels meaningful — not just manageable. Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome and defining survival mode 02:30 – Why our minds stay stuck in scarcity 05:00 – Survival mode's impact on relationships and connection 08:00 – Introducing the AIR framework: Awareness, Inquiry, Reframing 13:00 – Naming beliefs and shifting self-judgment 18:00 – Thriving vs. success: the power of meaning and mastery 23:00 – Balancing authenticity and belonging 29:00 – Understanding core values and agency 36:00 – Managing the inner critic and finding perspective 45:00 – From directive to collaborative leadership A Word From Our Sponsors Stop being over looked and unlock your X-Factor today at unlockyourxfactor.com The very qualities that make you exceptional in your field are working against you socially. Visit the artofcharm.com/intel for a social intelligence assessment and discover exactly what's holding you back. If you've put off organizing your finances, Monarch is for you. Use code CHARM at monarch.com in your browser for half off your first year. Indulge in affordable luxury with Quince. Upgrade your wardrobe today at quince.com/charm for free shipping and hassle-free returns. Grow your way - with Headway! Get started at makeheadway.com/CHARM and use my code CHARM for 25% off. Ready to turn your business idea into reality? Sign up for your $1/month trial at shopify.com/charm. Need to hire top talent—fast? Claim your $75 Sponsored Job Credit now at Indeed.com/charm. This year, skip breaking a sweat AND breaking the bank. Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at mintmobile.com/charm Save more than fifty percent on term life insurance at SELECTQUOTE.COM/CHARM TODAY to get started Curious about your influence level? Get your Influence Index Score today! Take this 60-second quiz to find out how your influence stacks up against top performers at theartofcharm.com/influence. Episode resources: JonRosemberg.com A Guide to Thriving: The Science Behind Breaking Old Patterns, Reclaiming Your Agency, and Finding Meaning Check in with AJ and Johnny! AJ on LinkedIn Johnny on LinkedIn AJ on Instagram Johnny on Instagram The Art of Charm on Instagram The Art of Charm on YouTube The Art of Charm on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ever wonder how top performers turn casual small talk into career-changing conversations? In this episode of Social Intelligence Brief, AJ and Johnny reveal the 3L Protocol — a proven system used by intelligence operatives and elite networkers to make powerful connections fast. You'll learn how to identify emotional signals in conversation, reflect them back authentically, and turn them into trust through micro-favors — all without sounding manipulative or forced. Whether you're at a networking event, a date, or a team meeting, this framework helps you move from surface-level chatter to deep rapport in under 30 seconds. This isn't about asking better questions — it's about noticing better. What to Listen For [00:00:00] The hidden skill that turns small talk into influence[00:00:27] Why high-value people respond to social intelligence — not effort[00:02:02] The 3L Protocol: Listen, Label, Leverage[00:03:24] How to recognize goals, constraints, and emotional cues[00:04:21] The difference between labeling and giving advice[00:05:23] Real-world example: turning a casual chat into trust[00:06:21] How to use “micro-favors” to show value fast[00:07:47] Examples for networking, dating, and professional settings[00:09:21] The secret to effortless alignment and emotional connection[00:10:35] Final recap: Listen. Label. Leverage. A Word From Our Sponsors Stop being over looked and unlock your X-Factor today at unlockyourxfactor.com The very qualities that make you exceptional in your field are working against you socially. Visit the artofcharm.com/intel for a social intelligence assessment and discover exactly what's holding you back. Indulge in affordable luxury with Quince. Upgrade your wardrobe today at quince.com/charm for free shipping and hassle-free returns. Grow your way - with Headway! Get started at makeheadway.com/CHARM and use my code CHARM for 25% off. Ready to turn your business idea into reality? Sign up for your $1/month trial at shopify.com/charm. Need to hire top talent—fast? Claim your $75 Sponsored Job Credit now at Indeed.com/charm. This year, skip breaking a sweat AND breaking the bank. Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at mintmobile.com/charm Save more than fifty percent on term life insurance at SELECTQUOTE.COM/CHARM TODAY to get started Curious about your influence level? Get your Influence Index Score today! Take this 60-second quiz to find out how your influence stacks up against top performers at theartofcharm.com/influence. Check in with AJ and Johnny! AJ on LinkedIn Johnny on LinkedIn AJ on Instagram Johnny on Instagram The Art of Charm on Instagram The Art of Charm on YouTube The Art of Charm on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When emotions clash with reason, clarity feels impossible. In this episode, AJ and Johnny sit down with psychologists Dr. Shireen Rizvi and Dr. Jesse Finkelstein — coauthors of Real Skills for Real Life — to explore how Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) turns emotional chaos into calm, actionable wisdom. They break down DBT's balance of change and acceptance, show how to identify “skills deficits” behind recurring struggles, and reveal why mindfulness and emotional awareness are the foundation of resilience. You'll learn how to use DBT's practical frameworks — including the Wise Mind and DEAR MAN skills — to strengthen communication, build emotional regulation, and handle difficult conversations without losing self-respect. Whether you're negotiating at work, managing conflict, or simply trying to understand yourself better, this conversation gives you a playbook for thinking clearly and acting with intention — even under pressure. What to Listen For[00:01:00] What DBT adds to traditional CBT — and why it works[00:02:28] The balance between change and acceptance in personal growth[00:05:06] Reframing emotional struggles as “skills deficits”[00:07:02] Breaking emotional loops and rewriting your story[00:10:28] Understanding “Wise Mind” — integrating logic and emotion[00:16:33] How emotion is data — not distraction[00:20:12] Using mindfulness to expand your perspective and reduce suffering[00:26:42] Building confidence through mastery and self-compassion[00:31:28] DBT frameworks for clarity in high-stakes conversations[00:33:46] Using DEAR MAN, GIVE, and FAST to communicate effectively[00:49:22] How self-respect, values, and truth create lasting confidence A Word From Our Sponsors Stop being over looked and unlock your X-Factor today at unlockyourxfactor.com The very qualities that make you exceptional in your field are working against you socially. Visit the artofcharm.com/intel for a social intelligence assessment and discover exactly what's holding you back. If you've put off organizing your finances, Monarch is for you. Use code CHARM at monarch.com in your browser for half off your first year. Indulge in affordable luxury with Quince. Upgrade your wardrobe today at quince.com/charm for free shipping and hassle-free returns. Grow your way - with Headway! Get started at makeheadway.com/CHARM and use my code CHARM for 25% off. Ready to turn your business idea into reality? Sign up for your $1/month trial at shopify.com/charm. Need to hire top talent—fast? Claim your $75 Sponsored Job Credit now at Indeed.com/charm. This year, skip breaking a sweat AND breaking the bank. Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at mintmobile.com/charm Save more than fifty percent on term life insurance at SELECTQUOTE.COM/CHARM TODAY to get started Curious about your influence level? Get your Influence Index Score today! Take this 60-second quiz to find out how your influence stacks up against top performers at theartofcharm.com/influence. Episode resources: Real Skills for Real Life: A DBT Guide to Navigating Stress, Emotions, and Relationships Check in with AJ and Johnny! AJ on LinkedIn Johnny on LinkedIn AJ on Instagram Johnny on Instagram The Art of Charm on Instagram The Art of Charm on YouTube The Art of Charm on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ever wonder why some people light up a room the moment they walk in? That's not luck — it's aura. In this episode, AJ and Johnny unpack the science and strategy behind building an authentic magnetic presence. From making people feel good in your company to inviting them into your passions and showing up fully present, you'll learn the repeatable steps that make others naturally gravitate toward you. Drawing from behavioral psychology and emotional intelligence research, they share how to master attention, turn validation into connection, and transform your energy into influence. Whether you're leading, dating, or networking, this episode gives you the blueprint for developing a presence that people remember — and want more of. What to Listen For [00:00:00] What “aura” really is — and how it's built [00:00:40] Why attention is the first step to influence [00:01:16] Turning any attention — even negative — into opportunity [00:02:08] The first pillar: make people feel good around you [00:02:34] Science of emotional validation and active responding [00:03:46] Emotional intelligence vs. being “just nice” [00:05:10] How to respond when others struggle or fail [00:06:08] Second pillar: invite people into your passions [00:07:21] Why hosting beats talking — and builds closeness fast [00:08:53] The “power of the invite” and how reciprocity builds aura [00:09:43] Third pillar: presence is the new status signal [00:10:50] The posture and body language that kill your aura [00:11:42] Final recap: feel good, share passion, stay present A Word From Our Sponsors Stop being over looked and unlock your X-Factor today at unlockyourxfactor.com The very qualities that make you exceptional in your field are working against you socially. Visit the artofcharm.com/intel for a social intelligence assessment and discover exactly what's holding you back. Indulge in affordable luxury with Quince. Upgrade your wardrobe today at quince.com/charm for free shipping and hassle-free returns. Grow your way - with Headway! Get started at makeheadway.com/CHARM and use my code CHARM for 25% off. Ready to turn your business idea into reality? Sign up for your $1/month trial at shopify.com/charm. Need to hire top talent—fast? Claim your $75 Sponsored Job Credit now at Indeed.com/charm. This year, skip breaking a sweat AND breaking the bank. Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at mintmobile.com/charm Save more than fifty percent on term life insurance at SELECTQUOTE.COM/CHARM TODAY to get started Curious about your influence level? Get your Influence Index Score today! Take this 60-second quiz to find out how your influence stacks up against top performers at theartofcharm.com/influence. Check in with AJ and Johnny! AJ on LinkedIn Johnny on LinkedIn AJ on Instagram Johnny on Instagram The Art of Charm on Instagram The Art of Charm on YouTube The Art of Charm on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why do only 9% of people and companies grow stronger during crises? According to Harvard Business School professor and author Ranjay Gulati, the answer isn't intelligence—it's courage. In this episode, AJ and Johnny unpack what it means to act in the face of fear, not in the absence of it. Drawing from decades of research and Ranjay's new book The Soul of Courage, the conversation explores why we're hardwired to freeze under uncertainty, how the most courageous people “resource” themselves to act, and what separates bold leadership from reckless risk-taking. From stories of NASA pilots and nuclear engineers to everyday professionals stepping up under pressure, this episode is a masterclass in practical courage—how to develop it, share it, and lead with it when everything's on the line. What to Listen For [00:01:38] Why 91% of companies retreat in recessions—and 9% win [00:03:06] The psychology of “loss avoidance” and our addiction to safety [00:05:00] The difference between risk and uncertainty—and why the brain freezes [00:07:08] The Fear Equation: redefining courage as action in the face of fear [00:08:44] The Stanford snake experiment and building a “can-do” mindset [00:11:00] How domain mastery and belief from others fuel self-efficacy [00:14:47] Bold vs. reckless: Aristotle's timeless lesson on measured risk [00:18:54] Courage is not a solo act: the importance of your “support squad” [00:24:32] The link between deep purpose and enduring courage [00:26:31] How to “act your way into knowing” when data is unclear [00:30:03] The science of calm—rituals that regulate fear and focus [00:33:05] Rewriting your personal story to unlock courage [00:38:38] How charisma inspires collective courage in others A Word From Our Sponsors Stop being over looked and unlock your X-Factor today at unlockyourxfactor.com The very qualities that make you exceptional in your field are working against you socially. Visit the artofcharm.com/intel for a social intelligence assessment and discover exactly what's holding you back. If you've put off organizing your finances, Monarch is for you. Use code CHARM at monarch.com in your browser for half off your first year. Indulge in affordable luxury with Quince. Upgrade your wardrobe today at quince.com/charm for free shipping and hassle-free returns. Grow your way - with Headway! Get started at makeheadway.com/CHARM and use my code CHARM for 25% off. Ready to turn your business idea into reality? Sign up for your $1/month trial at shopify.com/charm. Need to hire top talent—fast? Claim your $75 Sponsored Job Credit now at Indeed.com/charm. This year, skip breaking a sweat AND breaking the bank. Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at mintmobile.com/charm Save more than fifty percent on term life insurance at SELECTQUOTE.COM/CHARM TODAY to get started Curious about your influence level? Get your Influence Index Score today! Take this 60-second quiz to find out how your influence stacks up against top performers at theartofcharm.com/influence. Episode resources: RanjayGulati.com How to Be Bold Check in with AJ and Johnny! AJ on LinkedIn Johnny on LinkedIn AJ on Instagram Johnny on Instagram The Art of Charm on Instagram The Art of Charm on YouTube The Art of Charm on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ever wonder why some people light up a room the moment they walk in? That's not luck — it's aura. In this episode, AJ and Johnny unpack the science and strategy behind building an authentic magnetic presence. From making people feel good in your company to inviting them into your passions and showing up fully present, you'll learn the repeatable steps that make others naturally gravitate toward you. Drawing from behavioral psychology and emotional intelligence research, they share how to master attention, turn validation into connection, and transform your energy into influence. Whether you're leading, dating, or networking, this episode gives you the blueprint for developing a presence that people remember — and want more of. What to Listen For [00:00:00] What “aura” really is — and how it's built [00:00:40] Why attention is the first step to influence [00:01:16] Turning any attention — even negative — into opportunity [00:02:08] The first pillar: make people feel good around you [00:02:34] Science of emotional validation and active responding [00:03:46] Emotional intelligence vs. being “just nice” [00:05:10] How to respond when others struggle or fail [00:06:08] Second pillar: invite people into your passions [00:07:21] Why hosting beats talking — and builds closeness fast [00:08:53] The “power of the invite” and how reciprocity builds aura [00:09:43] Third pillar: presence is the new status signal [00:10:50] The posture and body language that kill your aura [00:11:42] Final recap: feel good, share passion, stay present A Word From Our Sponsors Stop being over looked and unlock your X-Factor today at unlockyourxfactor.com The very qualities that make you exceptional in your field are working against you socially. Visit the artofcharm.com/intel for a social intelligence assessment and discover exactly what's holding you back. Indulge in affordable luxury with Quince. Upgrade your wardrobe today at quince.com/charm for free shipping and hassle-free returns. Grow your way - with Headway! Get started at makeheadway.com/CHARM and use my code CHARM for 25% off. Ready to turn your business idea into reality? Sign up for your $1/month trial at shopify.com/charm. Need to hire top talent—fast? Claim your $75 Sponsored Job Credit now at Indeed.com/charm. This year, skip breaking a sweat AND breaking the bank. Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at mintmobile.com/charm Save more than fifty percent on term life insurance at SELECTQUOTE.COM/CHARM TODAY to get started Curious about your influence level? Get your Influence Index Score today! Take this 60-second quiz to find out how your influence stacks up against top performers at theartofcharm.com/influence. Check in with AJ and Johnny! AJ on LinkedIn Johnny on LinkedIn AJ on Instagram Johnny on Instagram The Art of Charm on Instagram The Art of Charm on YouTube The Art of Charm on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What makes people trust you faster, remember your message longer, and say “yes” more often? Behavioral science has the answers. In this episode, AJ and Johnny sit down with behavioral science expert and author Richard Shotton to break down the psychological tactics behind persuasion, trust, and influence that anyone—not just brands—can use. From the power of concrete language to the pratfall effect, messenger bias, social proof, and scarcity hacks, Richard explains why these timeless psychological triggers work just as well in networking and sales as they do in billion-dollar marketing campaigns. Whether you're trying to stand out in a crowded room or get people to take action, these strategies are your edge. What to Listen For [00:00:00] Why ancient persuasion tactics still work today [00:00:53] Abstract vs. concrete language — why clarity wins [00:05:20] How Apple's “1000 songs in your pocket” made history [00:09:59] Why simple language makes you seem smarter [00:12:21] The pratfall effect — why flaws make you more likable [00:14:42] How to use the messenger effect to boost credibility [00:21:16] Social proof done right (and why most people get it wrong) [00:30:56] Scarcity and the pumpkin spice effect — why limits drive desire [00:36:23] Zeigarnik effect — the open loop that holds attention [00:51:40] Distinctiveness and the Liquid Death effect [00:55:42] How breaking small conventions signals status [00:57:05] Why giving people control boosts persuasion A Word From Our Sponsors Stop being over looked and unlock your X-Factor today at unlockyourxfactor.com The very qualities that make you exceptional in your field are working against you socially. Visit the artofcharm.com/intel for a social intelligence assessment and discover exactly what's holding you back. Indulge in affordable luxury with Quince. Upgrade your wardrobe today at quince.com/charm for free shipping and hassle-free returns. Grow your way - with Headway! Get started at makeheadway.com/CHARM and use my code CHARM for 25% off. Ready to turn your business idea into reality? Sign up for your $1/month trial at shopify.com/charm. Need to hire top talent—fast? Claim your $75 Sponsored Job Credit now at Indeed.com/charm. This year, skip breaking a sweat AND breaking the bank. Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at mintmobile.com/charm Save more than fifty percent on term life insurance at SELECTQUOTE.COM/CHARM TODAY to get started Curious about your influence level? Get your Influence Index Score today! Take this 60-second quiz to find out how your influence stacks up against top performers at theartofcharm.com/influence. Episode resources: Hacking the Human Mind: The behavioral science secrets Richard Shotton: Behavioural Science Check in with AJ and Johnny! AJ on LinkedIn Johnny on LinkedIn AJ on Instagram Johnny on Instagram The Art of Charm on Instagram The Art of Charm on YouTube The Art of Charm on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Most networking advice tells you to “be nice” — but nice is forgettable. In this episode, AJ and Johnny reveal the three hidden signals spies use to win rooms, open doors fast, and build influence without small talk. You'll learn how to spot the leader signal (who really runs the room), the wish signal (what someone quietly wants), and the fence signal (what they're protecting). These micro-signals determine who gets remembered, trusted, and invited back. Whether you're trying to close a deal, land a promotion, or make your next event actually count, this episode gives you the tactical networking playbook used by elite operators in high-stakes situations — and shows you how to apply it in everyday life. What to Listen For [00:00:00] Why “being nice” fails and signals win rooms [00:00:25] The 3 hidden signals spies use to build influence [00:01:31] Leader, Wish, Fence — shortcuts to real connection [00:02:39] Real-world payoffs: sales, promotions, influence [00:03:16] How reading signals makes you memorable [00:04:10] The Leader Signal — spotting who really decides [00:05:29] The Wish Signal — catching emotional “tells” [00:07:27] The Fence Signal — respecting what's guarded [00:08:44] How to make a powerful “tiny ask” [00:09:41] Why correct reads build trust instantly [00:10:11] Tactical takeaways and playbook for your next event A Word From Our Sponsors Stop being over looked and unlock your X-Factor today at unlockyourxfactor.com The very qualities that make you exceptional in your field are working against you socially. Visit the artofcharm.com/intel for a social intelligence assessment and discover exactly what's holding you back. Indulge in affordable luxury with Quince. Upgrade your wardrobe today at quince.com/charm for free shipping and hassle-free returns. Grow your way - with Headway! Get started at makeheadway.com/CHARM and use my code CHARM for 25% off. Ready to turn your business idea into reality? Sign up for your $1/month trial at shopify.com/charm. Need to hire top talent—fast? Claim your $75 Sponsored Job Credit now at Indeed.com/charm. This year, skip breaking a sweat AND breaking the bank. Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at mintmobile.com/charm Save more than fifty percent on term life insurance at SELECTQUOTE.COM/CHARM TODAY to get started Curious about your influence level? Get your Influence Index Score today! Take this 60-second quiz to find out how your influence stacks up against top performers at theartofcharm.com/influence. Check in with AJ and Johnny! AJ on LinkedIn Johnny on LinkedIn AJ on Instagram Johnny on Instagram The Art of Charm on Instagram The Art of Charm on YouTube The Art of Charm on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What if the fastest way to future-proof your career isn't networking — it's owning your story? In this episode, AJ and Johnny sit down with Goldie Chan, Forbes columnist and founder of Goldie Builds, to unpack how personal branding creates opportunities long before résumés do. Goldie shares how she went from shy creator to “The Oprah of LinkedIn,” why introverts have a unique advantage in today's attention economy, and how anyone can build a personal brand without dancing on camera or posting every day. This conversation breaks down the simple, repeatable steps to make your digital footprint work for you. Whether you want to get noticed by recruiters, stand out in your field, or create more leverage in your career, this episode gives you the framework to build visibility and credibility on your own terms. What to Listen For [00:00:00] Goldie's unexpected journey from introvert to LinkedIn icon [00:02:15] Why your digital footprint matters more than your résumé [00:04:42] How 800 daily videos built a global brand [00:08:30] Overcoming “Cringe Mountain” and posting your first piece of content [00:13:20] Why personal branding gives you career leverage [00:18:45] How to start with just one post a month [00:24:30] The secret power of Employee Generated Content (EGC) [00:31:05] Why introverts can thrive in personal branding [00:36:42] Goldie's three steps to showing up authentically online [00:42:18] How to build visibility without burning out A Word From Our Sponsors Stop being over looked and unlock your X-Factor today at unlockyourxfactor.com The very qualities that make you exceptional in your field are working against you socially. Visit the artofcharm.com/intel for a social intelligence assessment and discover exactly what's holding you back. Indulge in affordable luxury with Quince. Upgrade your wardrobe today at quince.com/charm for free shipping and hassle-free returns. Grow your way - with Headway! Get started at makeheadway.com/CHARM and use my code CHARM for 25% off. Ready to turn your business idea into reality? Sign up for your $1/month trial at shopify.com/charm. Need to hire top talent—fast? Claim your $75 Sponsored Job Credit now at Indeed.com/charm. This year, skip breaking a sweat AND breaking the bank. Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at mintmobile.com/charm Save more than fifty percent on term life insurance at SELECTQUOTE.COM/CHARM TODAY to get started Curious about your influence level? Get your Influence Index Score today! Take this 60-second quiz to find out how your influence stacks up against top performers at theartofcharm.com/influence. Episode resources: Goldie Chan's LinkedIn Personal Branding for Introverts Check in with AJ and Johnny! AJ on LinkedIn Johnny on LinkedIn AJ on Instagram Johnny on Instagram The Art of Charm on Instagram The Art of Charm on YouTube The Art of Charm on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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