Ever feel like you’re talking but not really connecting? Or maybe you’re in a conversation, and you know the other person is just waiting for their turn to talk? Well, today’s episode is about to change that.
I’m sitting down with Charles Duhigg, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of Supercommunicators, to talk about what the best communicators do ... Show More
Oct 7
Being Nice Won’t Save You in Difficult Conversations
Being nice won’t save you — especially in conflict. Too often, we think if we’re agreeable enough, people will treat us better or listen more. But that’s not how it works. In this episode, I talk about why “nice” people often get steamrolled in difficult conversations, the differ ... Show More
21m 18s
Sep 30
STOP Trying to Be Calm. This Is How You Actually Handle Emotional People
Being told to “calm down” never actually makes you calmer. In this episode, I unpack what “calm” really means in conversation—and why it often backfires. Instead of aiming for a blank-slate calm, I’ll show you how to create a grounded connection—a way to stay present, regulate yo ... Show More
14m 50s
Sep 23
What They Really Mean When They Belittle You
A belittling comment is never about you—it’s about them. In this episode, I break down why people use belittling remarks as a grab for dominance, how to decode the real intent behind their words, and why it’s usually just a projection of their own insecurity. You’ll learn the exa ... Show More
15m 53s
Mar 2024
670: How to Connect with People Better, with Charles Duhigg
Charles Duhigg: Supercommunicators
Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize–winning investigative journalist and the author of The Power of Habit and Smarter Faster Better. A graduate of Harvard Business School and Yale College, he is a winner of the National Academies of Sciences, Nat ... Show More
40m 15s
Aug 21
Pulitzer Prize Winner: How to Speak So People Actually Listen | Charles Duhigg
In this episode, Charles Duhigg shares how to read the room, adapt to each person, and communicate in ways that inspire personal growth. Whether on stage or in a meeting, you’ll move people to lean in, listen, and take action.Watch the video and download the leader guide: https:/ ... Show More
58m 6s
Mar 2024
Better conversations, better relationships
Charles Duhigg’s bestseller The Power of Habit was the definitive guide to building and sustaining successful habits.
His new book, Supercommunicators, grapples with the knotty topic of creating successful interactions with others.
It’s a thorough and dazzling read that has many ... Show More
41m 16s
Feb 2025
2489: You Answer This Question Wrong 10 Times a Day. Hear Why It Matters. By Dr. Allison Niebes-Davis
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2489:Answering “How are you?” with a surface-level response might seem harmless, but Dr. Allison Niebes-Davis reveals how th ... Show More
10m 19s
Sep 19
Cut Carrie Some Slack: Stoic Musings on Sex and the City
Carrie Bradshaw used to feel relatable. Now we accuse her of being unhinged.But maybe that says more about us than it does about her.Read the article.***I’m your host, Sarah Mikutel, a communication and mindset coach. My work is about helping people like you share your voice, str ... Show More
9m 40s
Mar 2025
Expanded Love: The New Paradigm of Dating, Relationships & Life!
The first episode of Season 3 of The New Truth Podcast with Kate! If you are feeling like any facet of your life is out of alignment, this episode is for you! It is an invitation to take full responsibility for your truths, your life, your relationships and also will illuminate a ... Show More
33m 42s