"Hey, we need to talk..." -- if these words scare you, trust that you're not alone!
Whether we’re dealing with an underperforming employee, upset with our spouse, or facing issues with a difficult client, we attempt to avoid difficult conversations every day. Healthy relationships are built around communication and transparency, so learning how to navigate ... Show More
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Maria Malik: Public Speaking Habits That Help Introverted Entrepreneurs Command Any Room | Human Behavior | E423
Maria Malik's perfectionist mindset once made public speaking feel impossible. After landing her dream job at Stanford University, she spent two weeks preparing for a presentation, stayed up until 3 a.m. rehearsing, and still called in sick rather than face the audience. Realizin ... Show More
1h 21m
Oct 30
Adam Schafer: How Mind Pump Became a Million-Dollar Business Without Millions of Followers | Entrepreneurship | YAPClassic
Adam Schafer turned childhood adversity into a business superpower. Despite growing up in poverty, he went on to co-found Mind Pump, a fitness podcast that became a multimillion-dollar business. Instead of chasing viral fame, Adam and his partners published over 240 free podcast ... Show More
1h 50m
Oct 27
How This Female Founder Grew a $5K Startup Into a $3M Period Care Business With Amazon | Entrepreneurship | Katie Diasti | Presented by Amazon
Katie Diasti turned her business school class project into Viv, a sustainable period care business, with just $5,000. When manufacturers demanded massive minimum orders, far beyond her budget, she negotiated a $3,500 production run and hand-packed orders from her apartment. As de ... Show More
51m 35s
Aug 2025
222. Discussing Through Discomfort: Why the Conversations You Avoid Cost You the Most
Some conversations are uncomfortable, but avoiding them comes with a cost.You want a more successful career, a more fulfilling relationship, a more meaningful life? What if all that’s standing in your way — are the conversations that you’re avoiding?“Most things that we want in l ... Show More
21m 18s
Mar 2025
The Keys to Great Conversation
Whether we’re interacting with colleagues, clients, friends, family members or strangers, conversations are the way most of us build — or break — relationships. And yet we don’t often think deeply about how to approach this type of casual communication. Alison Wood Brooks, assoc ... Show More
32m 19s
Jul 2025
How to Handle Difficult Conversations
<p>Avoiding tough conversations might feel easier, but it often holds us back.</p><br><p>In this episode, Jake and Damian unpack why leaning into difficult conversations is essential for growth, connection, and real leadership. With insights from guests like James Vowles, Emily M ... Show More
23m 15s
Jul 2024
How to Have a Difficult Conversation
Need to have a difficult conversation, but you're not sure what to say or how to say it?
In this episode, I’m revealing 3 simple steps to confidently approach your next hard conversation.
I'll guide you through the exact words to use, how to maintain your composure, and make su ... Show More
12m 14s