Daniel McGinn (@danmcginn) is a senior editor at Harvard Business Review, and the author of Psyched Up: How the Science of Mental Preparation Can Help You Succeed. The Cheat Sheet: How elite athletes and professionals deploy techniques to boost confidence, reduce anxiety, and optimize energy in preparation for high performance. Why superstition and rituals ... Show More
Oct 29
How To Read Body Language - Social Intelligence Briefing
Think you can read someone's body language and instantly know what they're thinking? Crossed arms, avoiding eye contact, or looking away during a conversation might seem like obvious signs of disinterest, discomfort, or rejection—but these common body language interpretations can ... Show More
15m 35s
Oct 26
Communication Won't Fix Your Relationship | Yael Schonbrun
Why do you feel misunderstood by the people who know you best? Whether you're arguing with your spouse, struggling to communicate with your partner, or dealing with conflict at work, the problem may not be your communication skills. AJ sits down with psychologist, couples therapi ... Show More
1h 1m
Oct 24
Why Nice People Stay Stuck | Social Intelligence Briefing
Do you struggle to say no, set boundaries, or ask for what you need because you're afraid of disappointing people? Being too nice might feel like the best way to maintain relationships and avoid conflict, but constantly putting other people's needs first can lead to resentment, b ... Show More
12m 46s
Jul 2023
The Science of Getting Psyched Up
If you’re an athlete, you know that it can be helpful to get psyched up before a big game. But getting in the right mindset is important in any kind of high-stakes scenario, whether you want to perform your best in a big meeting, presentation, interview, audition, or conversation ... Show More
42m 25s
Jan 2024
Paul McKenna (World leading Hypnotist): Unlocking your potential with new ways of thinking (E234)
<p>Uncover the secrets to optimising your potential, rewiring your brain, and learning new tools for self-improvement in this episode with Paul McKenna.</p><br><p>Paul McKenna is a behavioural scientist and author, with the goal of helping people become the best version of themse ... Show More
1h 8m
Jun 2025
A Powerful Mindset Makes You Unstoppable: How to Train Your Mind & Unlock Your Full Potential
<p>Today, you’ll learn how to control your mind and train it for extraordinary performance. </p><p>By the end of this episode, you’ll know the exact mental training techniques used by world-class athletes, Olympians, and elite performers to overcome fear, build resilience, and un ... Show More
1h 19m
Feb 2025
How Nervous People Can Perform Under Pressure - Steve Magness - #897
Steve Magness is a performance coach, author, and sports scientist. Performing under pressure isn’t easy. Whether it’s a big test, a game, or a presentation, nerves often get in the way. So how do you stay calm and do your best? How can you turn pressure into an advantage? Expect ... Show More
1h 7m
Aug 2023
How to Build Real Confidence, From 4 Experts | Lewis Howes
<p>The Summit of Greatness is back! Buy your tickets today – <a href="https://www.summitofgreatness.com/">summitofgreatness.com</a> – </p><p>Shaolin Master Shi Heng Yi emphasizes the importance of balancing physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. He shares practical technique ... Show More
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Oct 2025
Pressure Management Techniques that Turned Newcastle into Winners, with Dan Burn
Pre-order our brand new book Micro-Habits and use code MICROHABITS26 for 25% off before the launch on 1st January. https://hppod.co/472Og7qThe pressure, the noise, the meaning of the occasion, it had all become too much.Two years later, he returned to the same stadium, the same s ... Show More
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