Jul 6

The FBI Hostage Negotiator's Guide to Getting What You Want at Work

Most of us think of negotiation as something reserved for high-stakes boardrooms—or even hostage situations. But Christopher Voss, former FBI lead hostage negotiator and bestselling author of Never Split the Difference, says negotiation is everywhere: in salary talks, in team mee ... Show More

29m 35s

Jun 29

The AARP CEO's Playbook for Staying Competitive After 50

We tend to talk about AI and the future of work as a young person's game. Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan, CEO of AARP, is here to challenge that notion. A physician turned healthcare executive turned nonprofit leader, she joins Jessi in the studio to talk about ageism, AI, and what it ... Show More

29m 3s

Jun 22

Why Nobody Feels Financially Secure Anymore

“It’s not your fault.” This is the message Alissa Quart has spent over a decade trying to get people to believe when it comes to economic hardship. Right now, it feels harder than ever to embrace. Alissa Quart is the executive director of the Economic Hardship Reporting Project, ... Show More

28m 27s

May 2020

EP 195 It's time for a reset w/Coach Ak #Covid

<p>On today's episode, we are joined by <a href= "http://www.akikwuakor.com/"> AK Ikwuakor</a> also known as <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/akikwuakor/">"Coach AK",</a> is an entrepreneur, educator, consultant, strategist, storyteller, and former Top 10 world-ranked athlete ... Show More

33m 19s

Jan 2024

169. The New Rules of Focus and How to Achieve Your Goals in 2024

We all seek certainty, but we enjoy uncertainty. In this episode, Coach Ajit shares his personal approach to achieving his new goals and intentions for the year. Follow the 4 step plan to developing more focus in 2024 and achieving your goals. Expect to learn: Why change requires ... Show More

16m 53s

Dec 2021

How to Set and Achieve Your New Year’s Resolutions

To celebrate the new year, Modern Mentor host Rachel Cooke moderates a special panel of Quick and Dirty Tips experts to discuss New Year's Resolutions and how to achieve your 2022 goals.You'll hear from:Monica Reinagel, host of Nutrition DivaDr. Jonathan Su, host of Get-Fit GuyLa ... Show More

18m 30s

Jun 2023

Do your goals need a mid-year refresh?

Whether you’re a leader of a team – or just of yourself – let's talk about how it might be worth your while to check in on your goals and determine whether or not they’re still on point?Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a questi ... Show More

8m 1s

Sep 2025

How to Build Systems to Actually Achieve Your Goals

Are your goals holding you back? In this episode, I’ll show you why focusing on big, long-term results can actually demotivate you—and how shifting to daily, action-based goals can change everything. Feeling stuck? It's time to take back control. If you're ready to master your m ... Show More

20m 55s

Jan 2024

Navigating Anticipation

Kessonga guides us through using mindfulness to transform the energy of Mondays from overwhelming to exhilarating, for a positive start to the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5m 51s

Jan 2023

Rewind: New Year, New Me

Sticking to New Year’s resolutions is tough. On today’s Radio Headspace Rewind, Kessonga talks about how mindfulness can help us successfully tackle our goals any time of year. Kessonga holds a Masters degree in Social Work, and is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction T ... Show More

6m 40s

Jan 2025

Set Your Stress Reduction & Self-Compassion Goals for the Next Season

Fill Out a 2 Minute Listener Survey for Access to My Secret Podcast and a Chance to Win a Free Coaching Session!Want to start a new year with clarity, purpose, and realistic goals? Discover how reflecting on your progress can set the foundation for a truly fulfilling year.Too oft ... Show More

17m 39s

Setting goals mindfully with AK Ikwuakor