You’re not trying to control people. You’re trying to help. But what if your “help” is quietly draining your team’s confidence, creativity, and trust? In this episode, I sit down with Professor Julia Milner of EDHEC Business School to talk about the psychology of micromanagement, especially the kind that comes from anxiety, care, and good intentions. We dive ... Show More
Feb 10
The Best Leadership Advice You'll Ever Get with Margaret Andrews
Self-understanding is the foundation of great leadership. In this episode, I sit down with Margaret Andrews, leadership educator, former executive director of the MBA program at MIT Sloan, and author, to talk about why leadership begins as an inside job. Margaret shares the 6 sel ... Show More
1h 1m
Feb 5
Should You Be Yourself At Work? With Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic
We’re told to “bring our whole selves to work.” But what if that advice is burning you out, especially if you’re anxious, neurodivergent, or wired differently? In this episode, I’m joined by psychologist and author Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic to talk about why radical authenticit ... Show More
55m 35s
Feb 3
David Lancefield Has A Better Way To Talk About Mental Health At Work
We’ve never talked more about mental health at work and yet, burnout is rising, disengagement is everywhere, and leaders still feel stuck. In this episode, I’m joined by strategy coach and former PwC partner David Lancefield to talk about why the current approach isn’t working an ... Show More
55m 1s
Jul 2020
88 | Being With an Anxiety Sufferer
<p>On this episode, I talk about my relationship with Maggie and what the relationship was like when I was suffering from health anxiety. I go over my dependent anxious years, why we almost split apart, and how our connection improved once I began to take responsibility for my an ... Show More
28m 12s
Aug 2025
Anxiety Recovery: Semantics and Choosing Words Wisely (Episode 123)
In this episode, we explore how the language we use to describe our anxiety experiences can either fuel our struggles or support our recovery. We examine the difference between helpful and unhelpful ways of talking about panic attacks, intrusive thoughts, and anxiety symptoms.We ... Show More
47m 49s
