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Avoid This Charisma Killer | Social Intel Brief

Want the fastest way to kill your charisma? Pull out your phone. AJ and Johnny break down the research showing that even the mere presence of a phone lowers connection, weakens closeness, and quietly destroys the nonverbal signals people read as charisma. Presence isn’t just inte ... Show More

9m 1s

Mar 30

Stop Letting AI Think for You | Dr. Vivienne Ming

AI is making us faster — but is it also making us worse? AJ and Johnny sit down with Dr. Ming to unpack what it really means to become “robot proof” in a world where AI can answer almost anything. The danger isn’t just automation — it’s cognitive offloading. When machines do our ... Show More

1h 30m

Mar 27

Why AI Is Telling You to Break Up | Social Intelligence Briefing

Why is AI so quick to tell people to break up? AJ and Johnny unpack what relationship advice culture gets wrong — and why outsourcing hard conversations to Reddit, group chats, or AI can quietly weaken trust. The real problem usually isn’t conflict. It’s avoidance. This episode b ... Show More

10m 30s

Aug 2024

Social Fitness Will Set You Free

In this episode, Dr. Aziz explores the concept of "social fitness" and how it can empower you to achieve greater social freedom and confidence. Just like physical fitness, social fitness is about building and strengthening your ability to connect with others and navigate socia ... Show More

23m 27s

Feb 2025

220. From Social Anxiety to Social Currency: The 5-Minute Daily Practice That Changes Everything

In this game-changing episode, I'm sharing the exact 5-step daily practice that's helping my high-achieving clients transform their social confidence and build meaningful co ... Show More

16 m

Feb 2025

219. The 5 Identity Shifts That Transform Your Social Confidence Forever

In this episode, we dive deep into why traditional "practice makes perfect" advice falls short when it comes to social skills, and explore how identity shifts create last ... Show More

19m 21s

Aug 2025

The Science of Conversation: How To Say What You Mean, Be Heard, and Stop People-Pleasing | Alison Wood Brooks

You talk all day. Here's how to do it better, according to a professor from Harvard Business School. <a href="https://alisonwoodbrooks.com/">Alison Wood Brooks</a> comes from the Harvard Business School, where she teaches a course called "<a href= "h ... Show More

1h 19m

Jan 2024

3053: Make People Feel Good by Steve Pavlina on Social Connections & Emotional intelligence

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 3053: Steve Pavlina of StevePavlina.com offers a straightforward approach to enriching social connections: focus on making ... Show More

9m 5s

Jul 2024

189. From Wallflower to Wow: Cultivating Charisma in the Workplace

In episode 189 we delve into the topic of charisma, exploring its value and how to develop this powerful trait. Susan breaks down the components of charisma and provides actionable strategies so you can enhance your personal magnetism. <p class= ... Show More

19m 14s

Oct 2025

Let's Talk Money Anxieties And The Fear Of Being Alone - 1237

Money anxiety, retirement fears, and the quiet worry about being alone are hitting many women in midlife. In this walk-and-talk episode, Chalene Johnson opens up about the top financial and emotional concerns women are sharing right now—from fear of not saving enough to the lonel ... Show More

49m 7s

Feb 2025

Why Discipline Beats Motivation: Expert Tips for Lasting Success

Ep. 176: In this special Mashup episode of POW, we’re featuring powerful insights from Mimi Bouchard and Melissa Wood on mindset, self-transformation, and personal growth. Learn how to reprogram limiting beliefs, build confidence, and create daily habits that align with your high ... Show More

49m 12s

Dec 2024

Entrepreneurship Is A Mindset: Shopify President Harley Finkelstein On Why Failure Is The Path To Success

Harley Finkelstein is Shopify’s President and an entrepreneur who started his first company at 13. This conversation explores the intersection of commerce and personal growth through Harley’s iconoclastic lens. We discuss democratizing entrepreneurship, the role of anxiety as fue ... Show More

2h 9m

Jan 2025

How to Attract Your Dream Network, Opportunities, and Abundance Without the Burnout with Ayesha Sehra

Are you ready to build a life full of abundance, fulfillment, and connection while staying true to yourself? In this episode, I sit down with Ayesha Sehra, CEO & Founder of Grow the Social LLC, a specialized PR + talent management company, as well as the Coffee & A Good Vibe Podc ... Show More

1h 6m

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