People who end up in leadership positions at huge companies are usually overachievers: they’ve succeeded in school, internships, early career jobs, and as managers and leaders. But all that success can also hide a whole lot of feelings that we push aside.
Newton Cheng, Director of Health and Performance at Google, spent a year facing those challenges head ... Show More
Oct 9
Morra x Fixable: How to feel less awkward, stay strong during a job search, and build your team's confidence
We’ve been taught that confidence means the absence of anxiety, but what if that’s completely wrong? In this special crossover episode, I joined Anne and Frances from Fixable to talk about the hidden link between anxiety and confidence. They answer listener questions about feelin ... Show More
35m 4s
Oct 7
Beekman 1802's Josh Kilmer-Purcell: Anxiety Is My Superpower
So many high achievers feel like their anxiety or depression will hold them back, but what if those challenges are actually your edge? In this episode, I sit down with Josh Kilmer-Purcell, co-founder of Beekman 1802 and Amazing Race winner, to talk about how living with anxiety a ... Show More
58m 4s
Oct 2
Great Leaders Have Anxiety– And They Know How To Manage It
Anxiety isn’t a flaw you have to hide or a weakness you need to fix, it’s information you can use. In this special cross-post from The Next Big Idea podcast, I sit down with host Rufus Griscom to talk about what 17 years of research, leadership interviews, and lived experience ha ... Show More
55m 27s
Mar 2024
Leadership Lessons from Navy SEALs, Fortune CEOs & Top Executives
In today’s episode, we dive deep into the essence of leadership and personal transformation with a stellar lineup of guests. Brad Lomenick brings his expertise on impactful leadership and personal growth, drawing from his experience as a consultant and author of influential books ... Show More
59m 38s
Sep 2021
Mental Health, Processing Loss, and Finding Happiness | Zak Williams
This week’s conversation is with Zak Williams, the son of the late Robin Williams and co-founder and CEO of PYM, a mental wellness company rooted in the belief that there is a world where someone can be the best version of themselves simply by establishing easy daily rituals that ... Show More
1h 8m
Dec 2020
How Successful People Train Their Brain For Optimal Performance
Dr. Amen studies the brain, Tana Amen studies the body and soul. Together, the Amen’s promote brain health as the key to addressing mental challenges like depression. In this episode of On Purpose, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen talk with Jay Shetty about the importance of brain h ... Show More
26m 45s
May 2021
Mental health: the trillion-dollar challenge that we’re still not sure how to beat
‘Corporate wellness’ is big business, but can it really help tackle the huge challenges of mental health? We hear from the Wellcome Trust’s Director of Mental Health, Professor Miranda Wolpert, and health advocate Grace Gatera.
27m 5s