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
Aug 21
The Skill AI Can’t Replace — Reading the Room (Bonnie Hammer)
AI can write, edit, even cast—but it still can’t do what made TV legend Bonnie Hammer unstoppable: read the room. In this candid conversation with Kwame Christian, Bonnie unpacks the human meta‑skill behind great leadership and negotiation—reading people and context in real time— ... Show More
59m 40s
Aug 14
Stop Playing Nice: Make an Enemy, Build a Brand
Be nice, be invisible—brand leaders pick a strategic enemy and own the category. Buy the book The Strategic Enemy - How To Build & Position a Brand Worth Fighting For. By Laura Ries In this episode, branding strategist Laura Ries (daughter of positioning pioneer Al Ries) breaks ... Show More
52m 48s
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 published ... Show More
36m 9s
Jun 2024
How To Reclaim Your Power From A Narcissist
Learn how to outsmart and reclaim your power from a narcissist with two magic phrases.
If you're looking to take control and power back from a narcissistic individual, this video is for you. Discover empowering techniques to protect yourself, set boundaries, and regain confid ... Show More
3m 14s
Nov 2024
206. From Fearful to Fierce: How to Build Unshakable Self-Belief
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 we rely on that approval to feel confident and capable, we’re setting ourselves up for dependence, self-dou ... 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
39m 12s
May 21
Stanford Psychologist: The #1 Psychological Skill To Master The Art of Influence & Transform Your Relationships
Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!What if the key to deeper connections isn't in what you say, but in how you listen? Dr. Caroline Fleck, licensed psychologist and Stanford instructor, reveals the transformative power of vali ... Show More
1h 1m
Nov 2024
How to Respond to Gaslighting
Ever been in an argument where someone twists your words, denies things that happened, or makes you doubt your own reality?Gaslighting can be one of the most frustrating and confusing behaviors to deal with. It leaves you questioning your memory, feeling blamed, and wondering if ... Show More
15m 6s
Mar 2025
The Hidden Cost of Being Too Nice: Why People-Pleasing is Silently Killing Your Success | Scott Barry Kaufman : 1261
You hold the door open. You say yes when you mean no. You put others first—always. It feels like the right thing to do… but is it costing you more than you realize? In this episode, Scott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D.—Columbia professor, psychologist, and author of Rise Above—joins Dave A ... Show More
1h 14m