Most people burn out chasing success… but what if “fun” is the missing ingredient for sustainable growth?
In this episode, Kwame Christian sits down with Dr. Mike Rucker (behavioral scientist, author of The Fun Habit) to unpack the science of fun, why chasing happiness can trap you on the hedonic treadmill, and how small “micro-moments” of joy help you build ... Show More
Today
How to Speak Up When It Matters With Dr. Sunita Sah
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 conditioning traps you in silence, and the psych ... Show More
43m 50s
Yesterday
Why You Can’t Flourish Alone - With Daniel Coyle
What if everything we’ve been told about self-improvement is wrong? In this episode, Daniel Coyle, the New York Times bestselling author of The Culture Code and The Talent Code, reveals why he "stopped the presses" on his latest book to change its entire focus. After years of stu ... Show More
56m 30s
Feb 25
How to Keep Going When It Gets Hard With Shawn French
If you’ve ever felt like quitting, this conversation will help you keep going. In this episode, we sit down with Shawn French, creator of The Determined Society, to break down what it really takes to push through setbacks, stay disciplined, and keep moving forward when life gets ... Show More
50m 34s
Jan 2025
376. Exactly How to Negotiate As A Woman, with Negotiation Expert Kathryn Valentine
Ever felt anxious about negotiating a raise, bonus, or promotion? Worried about being labeled “difficult” or facing backlash for advocating for yourself? You’re not alone—research shows that women face unique challenges in workplace negotiations, thanks to deeply ingrained gender ... Show More
32m 35s
Aug 2025
Founder Exit Strategy: Xavier Gury on M&A Deal Terms vs Valuation
Xavier Gury, Founding Partner at Wind Xavier Gury, founding partner at Wind venture capital firm, brings a unique triple perspective to M&A: serial entrepreneur, acquisition target, and now investor. In this episode, Xavier unpacks the critical lessons from his three successful e ... Show More
1h 6m
Oct 2025
How to negotiate with confidence (w/ Master Fixer Deepak Malhotra)
We’re constantly negotiating in our everyday lives—deciding where to go to dinner, haggling with sellers on Facebook Marketplace—but when it comes to higher-stakes conversations, clinching the deal can be daunting. In today’s episode, Frances calls on her colleague Deepak Malhotr ... Show More
30m 35s