Saying "yes" when you mean "no" is a slow poison.
Buy The Book Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes
In this episode, Dr. Sunita Sah, a physician turned organizational psychologist, reveals the hidden costs of excessive compliance and how it silently destroys your self-worth. Learn why we mistake compliance for consent, how social conditio ... Show More
Nov 21
Decode Anyone: Body Language Strategies for Powerful Negotiation
Think you’re in control of what you’re saying? Think again.
Before you utter a single word, elite negotiators are already reading you — through your posture, your gestures, your tone, your tension. In this episode, Kwame sits down with The Master Negotiator Greg Williams, one of ... Show More
32m 13s
Nov 20
How to Stop Pretending and Start Being Yourself — Dr. Julia Garcia
Most of us spend years pretending — acting like we’re fine, performing for approval, or hiding the parts of ourselves we don’t think are “good enough.” But what if the real breakthrough happens the moment you stop pretending?
In this powerful conversation, Dr. Julia Garcia sits ... Show More
50m 18s
Nov 19
Feeling Ignored? Here’s How to Actually Get Heard — Masterclass
If you’ve ever felt invisible in meetings, talked over in conversations, or frustrated that your words never land the way you intend, this masterclass is for you. In this special three-episode collection, three world-class experts reveal why people tune out—and how to change that ... Show More
1h 59m
Jan 2025
715: How to Stand Up for Yourself, with Sunita Sah
Sunita Sah: Defy
Sunita Sah is an award-winning professor at Cornell University and an expert in organizational psychology, leading groundbreaking research on influence, authority, compliance, and defiance. A trained physician, her research and analyses have been widely publishe ... Show More
36m 9s
Jun 2024
How To Reclaim Your Power From A Narcissist
<p>Learn how to outsmart and reclaim your power from a narcissist with two magic phrases.</p>
<p>If you're looking to take control and power back from a narcissistic individual, this video is for you. </p>
<p>Discover empowering techniques to protect yourself, set boundaries, ... Show More
3m 14s
Nov 2024
206. From Fearful to Fierce: How to Build Unshakable Self-Belief
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> In today's episode we tackle the habit of seeking approval. We all know the relief and reassurance that come with a pat on the back from a boss, client, or friend. But when ... Show More
12m 59s
Jan 2025
S2 EP2 | Managing Stress- Let Them Stress You Out | The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins | The Messy Podcast
Welcome to Season 2, Episode 2 of The Messy Podcast!
In this episode, we dive into The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, a powerful tool for managing stress and reclaiming your energy. While you can’t control others' actions, you absolutely control how you respond to them. This ... Show More
14m 32s
Feb 2025
How to say ‘no’: The power of defiance, with Sunita Sah, PhD
How often do you “go along to get along,” or say yes when you really want to say no? Organizational psychologist Sunita Sah, PhD, author of “Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes,” talks about why it can be so hard to speak up and and how can you strengthen your resol ... Show More
38m 12s
May 2025
Stanford Psychologist: The #1 Psychological Skill To Master The Art of Influence & Transform Your Relationships
<p><a href="https://lewishowes.com/review" target="_blank">Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!</a></p><p>What if the key to deeper connections isn't in what you say, but in how you listen? Dr. Caroline Fleck, licensed psycholo ... Show More
1h 1m
May 2025
EP325 How to find your voice and self-advocate, even if you're conflict-avoidant (with Neelu Kaur)
<p>Self-advocacy can feel like a challenge, especially if you're conflict-avoidant, culturally conditioned to prioritize group harmony, or simply unsure how to speak up without fear of being labeled "difficult." In this episode, we'll explore how to advocate for yourself effectiv ... Show More
47m 46s
Sep 23
011- Stop Mistaking Being Used for Being Loved
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2518185/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>In this episode of <em>Beyond Words</em>, I explore one of the most painful truths: when someone loves you not for who you are, but for what you give. Together, ... Show More
41m 21s
Oct 12
How To Influence Anyone (With Integrity)
Tired of telling people what to do, only for your words to fall on deaf ears? Do you feel like you're just "barking orders" without seeing any real, lasting behavioral change in your team or family? In this episode, I’ll share my 3-step framework for "silent influence," a method ... Show More
8m 40s