Apr 15

3 Ways to Be More Persuasive at Work

How do you get people to actually listen — and say yes — more often? In this Squiggly Shortcut, Helen shares three simple, research-backed ways to become more influential at work. Whether you're trying to get an idea across, shift an outcome, or build stronger working relationshi ... Show More

7m 32s

Apr 13

The Difference Between Working Hard and Getting Better | Big Think

What does it actually take to go from good to great at work — and is "mastery" even the right word for it? In this episode, Helen and Sarah borrow brilliance from The Big Think's collection of articles on mastery, and make it feel a lot more relevant to everyday squiggly careers ... Show More

32m 13s

Apr 8

Squiggly Shortcut: Listen Like You Mean It (5 Ways to Improve)

90% of us think we're good listeners — but we retain about 20% of what we hear. In this Squiggly Shortcut, Sarah shares five practical ways to close that listening gap, starting with the one thing most of us never even notice. 🎯 What You'll Learn – Why listening isn't just about ... Show More

8m 24s

Apr 2019

Overcoming Negativity

Do you ruminate endlessly on difficult work situations? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of David DeSteno, a psychologist at Northeastern University. They talk through what to do when your boss constantly criticizes you, you’ve been fired unexpectedly, or your c ... Show More

30m 57s

Aug 2020

Understanding Emotions with Susan David

Susan David is a psychologist on faculty at Harvard Medical School. She’s also the co-founder and co-director of The Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital and is CEO of Evidence-Based Psychology. Along with speaking and consulting, Susan is also the author of Emotional Agility ... Show More

46m 25s

Dec 2020

Embracing Emotions at Work: Liz and Mollie

Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy, authors of the Wall Street Journal bestselling book No Hard Feelings, say embracing our emotions makes us better at our jobs. They outline a framework for making better decisions by tapping into our emotions and explain how to move from emotion ... Show More

41m 53s

Sep 2022

How to Create Emotional Agility with Susan David

Susan David is a psychologist on faculty at Harvard Medical School. She’s also the co-founder and co-director of The Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital and is CEO of Evidence-Based Psychology. Have you ever gotten hooked by a difficult emotion? In other words, have you ever ... Show More

48m 44s

Dec 2021

How to nurture your “emotional agility” (with Susan David)

Whether you’re the kind of person who “gets in their feels” or you’re more the type to sweep things under the rug, all humans experience emotions. And the way we tend to those emotions directly affects the way we see our lives, says today’s guest, Susan David. She is a psychologi ... Show More

27m 38s

Mar 2023

ADHD and Emotional Autopilot

Ash and Cam continue to pull the thread on getting distance from the Adrenaline Response Cycle as they explore common emotional responses when faced with uncertainty and challenge. Today they share the concept of emotional autopilot. We can approach our days and plans ... Show More

26m 52s

Oct 2022

#631 - REPLAY - Les émotions ont-elles leur place au travail ?

Depuis la pandémie, les émotions sont, enfin, devenu un vrai sujet en entreprise. Mais, comme tout nouveau sujet, il y a un temps d'adaptation et d'apprentissage pour le maîtriser. Nous sommes des êtres humains donc, OUI, nous avons des émotions, positives et négativ ... Show More

7m 30s

Oct 2021

42. Space, Pace, and Grace: How to Handle Challenging Conversations

Being a better listener has a lot to do with silence, says <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/collins-dobbs/">Collins Dobbs</a>, a lecturer in management at Stanford Graduate School of Business. “A lot of people are uncomfortable with the smallest modicum of silence, ... Show More

25m 57s

Apr 2020

So Many Feelings

There’s often pressure to keep it together at work. But is that even possible right now when we’re all feeling so many intense feelings? Understanding when and how to express fear, anger, sorrow, and stress isn’t easy, but it’s crucial. Guests: Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy. ... Show More

49m 50s

Oct 2022

A Harvard Psychologist Teaches Us How to Increase Our Emotional Intelligence

What if, instead of running away from or suppressing difficult emotions, we learned how to observe, embrace, and utilize them to aid in our personal development? Such is the mission of Susan David—an award-winning Harvard Medical School Psychologist, and author of the bestseller ... Show More

42m 21s

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