Preparing for and managing a negotiation can be hard for anyone, but for people who suffer from anxiety and tend toward rumination, it can feel near impossible. In this episode, Morra Aarons-Mele speaks with negotiation expert Christoper Voss about how to handle negotiations when you suffer from anxiety, or just if negotiations cause your anxiety to peak. Vo ... Show More
Aug 6
Toxic Bosses, Perfectionism, And Healing At Work with Susan Schmitt Winchester
Does perfectionism feel like the reason you're successful and the thing that's exhausting you at the same time? In this episode, I sit down with author and workplace expert Susan Schmitt Winchester to talk about the roots of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and the constant need f ... Show More
49m 53s
Aug 4
The Hard Work of "Daughtering" With Dr. Allison Alford
Do you ever wonder if you're doing enough for your parents? In this episode, I sit down with Baylor University professor Dr. Allison Alford to talk about the emotional, mental, logistical, and identity work women take on to keep their families connected. Allison shares how to rec ... Show More
46m 49s
Jul 30
Anxiety and Trust In The New Media Economy With CEO Dan Granger
Are you worried about what AI means for your job and the future of work? How do you stay grounded when technology is changing faster than you can keep up? In this episode, I sit down with Oxford Road CEO and founder Dan Granger to talk about AI anxiety, uncertainty, and what it t ... Show More
55m 4s
Nov 2025
Fearless Negotiation: A Masterclass on Turning Anxiety into Power
Everyone feels fear before a negotiation — fear of rejection, failure, or not being good enough. In this 3-part masterclass, three powerful conversations reveal how to turn that fear into clarity, confidence, and control. You’ll learn how experts face internal resistance, imposte ... Show More
1h 41m
May 2018
Why You Want to Hear Them Say No [Minisode]
Episode: How to Negotiate Like an FBI Agent with Chris Voss, Author of Never Split the Difference
Keywords: negotiation, negotiate, persuasion, influence, leadership, psychology, sales, compassionate curiosity, mindful, mindfulness, emotions, self awareness, emotional intelligen ... Show More
7m 6s
Feb 2025
E077 - FBI Negotiator Reveals How To Read Anyone In 32 Seconds | Chris Voss
<p><strong>Negotiation</strong> is often depicted in movies as tense, dramatic showdowns, won through aggressive tactics and mind games. But <strong>Chris Voss</strong>, former FBI hostage negotiator and author of <em>Never Split the Difference</em>, joins us to dispel these myth ... Show More
1h 21m
Oct 2025
How to negotiate with confidence (w/ Master Fixer Deepak Malhotra)
We’re constantly negotiating in our everyday lives—deciding where to go to dinner, haggling with sellers on Facebook Marketplace—but when it comes to higher-stakes conversations, clinching the deal can be daunting. In today’s episode, Frances calls on her colleague Deepak Malhotr ... Show More
30m 35s
Nov 2019
How Feeling Your Anxiety Might Be Helpful
Anxiety is the enemy, right? Or is your body just trying to tell you something? If you struggle with anxiety and aren’t sure how to handle it, this episode is for you. Today’s guest, therapist and reverend Connie L. Habash, offers several key steps to help you work with your anxi ... Show More
26m 35s