One bad reaction can destroy the trust you spent years building.
In this episode, forensic psychologist and leadership expert Nashater Deu Solheim joins Kwame Christian to unpack the hidden emotional triggers that sabotage high-stakes conversations. You’ll learn how to recognize defensiveness before it takes over, use silence as a power move, and ask the one ... Show More
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Vanessa Van Edwards: How to Turn Small Talk Into Real Connection
Vanessa Van Edwards once lost a dream TV deal over small talk. After 20 years of research, she knows how to turn small talk into real connection. On this episode, Kwame Christian sits down with Vanessa Van Edwards, behavioral researcher, founder of Science of People and bestselli ... Show More
1h 49m
Oct 5
Why High Achievers Never Feel Successful | Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby
Kwame Christian sits down with psychologist, marriage and family therapist, and founder of Growing Self Counseling & Coaching, Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby, and it quickly turns into two high achievers comparing notes on the hidden cost of always chasing the next win. Kwame opens up abou ... Show More
1h 24m
Oct 1
Stop Grinding: Do Less, Protect Your Energy, and Perform Better With DJ Vanas
If you've been pushing hard but feeling empty, this episode will challenge everything you believe about high performance. DJ Vanas — Air Force veteran, member of the Ottawa Nation, and author of The Warrior Within (Penguin Random House) — brings centuries of tribal wisdom into a ... Show More
1h 7m
Feb 2025
217. Silence Your Inner Critic: How to Stop Caring What Others Think (Without Burning Professional Bridges)
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-size: 12pt; line-height: 110%; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> Are you tired of holding back in meetings, second-guessing your decisions, or letting the fear of judgment keep you from sharing your brilliant ideas? In this value-packed e ... Show More
21m 21s
Apr 2025
Number 1 Communication Expert: Stop Doing this… People Will Like You More | Jefferson Fisher
In this episode, Jefferson Fisher discusses the nuances of toxic behavior, communication, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence. He shares insights on how to handle difficult conversations and strategies for standing up for oneself without escalating conflicts. Codie and Jef ... Show More
1h 44m
Jul 2025
How to Handle Difficult Conversations
<p>Avoiding tough conversations might feel easier, but it often holds us back.</p><br><p>In this episode, Jake and Damian unpack why leaning into difficult conversations is essential for growth, connection, and real leadership. With insights from guests like James Vowles, Emily M ... Show More
23m 15s
Jul 2025
What If the Meeting Goes Sideways?
Send us Fan MailYou walk into a high stakes conversation certain you’ll get a green light. One curveball later, you’re staring at a “maybe” or, worse, a flat out no. Today I’m sharing why relying on optimism alone keeps us stuck and how a few minutes of strategic prep can save th ... Show More
27m 22s
