The Mindset Game® Podcast

Uncertainty doesn't require a perfect strategy. It requires a willingness to act. In Episode 258 of The Mindset Game® podcast, I spoke with Meridith Elliott Powell, Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker, Business Growth Strategist, and Bestselling Author. In our last conversation (Episode 176), we explored how to turn uncertainty into an advantage. This time, we went deeper into perspective, focus, and the power of the mind in navigating change. We explored what actually separates those who get stuck from those who make progress in uncertain times. In this conversation, we discuss: • Why waiting for certainty often leads to more delay and missed opportunity • How clear vision and values guide decisions when you don't have full answers • How to focus on what you can control and let go of what you can't To learn more about Meridith's work, visit valuespeaker.com or connect with her on LinkedIn. To subscribe to The Mindset Game® podcast or leave a review, visit TheMindsetGame.com or click HERE to subscribe and leave a review.

In complex environments, the leaders who stand out are the ones who make ideas easier to see. In Episode 256 of The Mindset Game® podcast, Vered Kogan speaks with Todd Cherches, CEO of Big Blue Gumball, about how visual thinking can transform the way leaders communicate, influence, and drive change. Drawing on his work in VisualLeadership®, Todd explains why communication becomes more effective when people can picture your message clearly. When leaders translate ideas into images, metaphors, and stories, they create clarity and connection. In this conversation, you will learn: Why people process visual information faster and remember it longer How metaphors, stories, and simple frameworks can make complex ideas clear Practical ways to shift from data heavy communication to meaning driven communication To learn more about Todd Cherchesl, visit toddcherches.com or find Todd on LinkedIn. To subscribe to The Mindset Game® podcast or leave a review, visit TheMindsetGame.com or click HERE.

Kindness is far from a soft skill — it's a strategic asset. Leaders and professionals who practice genuine kindness foster deeper trust, stronger team cohesion, and higher employee engagement, all of which translate directly into productivity and retention. In Episode 254 of The Mindset Game® podcast, Vered Kogan speaks with Linda Cohen, international keynote speaker and author of The Economy of Kindness, about how everyday acts of kindness shape workplace culture, leadership effectiveness, and customer experience. Drawing on decades of work with corporate teams and frontline organizations, Linda shares practical insights including: Why employees often leave managers, not organizations How curiosity can transform difficult conversations What spectrum thinking offers in place of binary reactions Why consistent acknowledgment strengthens engagement and trust How small moments of kindness influence customer loyalty and brand perception To learn more about Linda's work, visit lindacohenconsulting.com or find her on LinkedIn. To subscribe to The Mindset Game podcast or leave a review, visit TheMindsetGame.com or click HERE.

Change rarely fails because the strategy is wrong. More often, it slows or stalls because the human side of change is underestimated. In Episode 252 of The Mindset Game podcast, Vered Kogan speaks with Julie Whitten, a seasoned change leader, about the psychology of pushback and what helps change move forward. Drawing on more than two decades of experience supporting large-scale transformations across complex industries, Julie explains why resistance is a natural part of change and what leaders can learn by paying attention to it. Together, they explore how leaders can reduce friction, build trust, and create momentum by focusing on how change is experienced. In this conversation, you'll learn: Why pushback often reflects uncertainty or care, not opposition How urgency and pressure can unintentionally slow adoption What helps people feel clearer and more willing to engage To learn more about Julie's work, visit juliewhittenconsulting.com or find her on LinkedIn. To subscribe to The Mindset Game podcast or leave a review, visit TheMindsetGame.com or click HERE.

Every major decision in an organization sits inside a web of competing demands. Leaders are often pulled between stability and change, structure and flexibility, and clarity and complexity. When leaders learn to work with these tensions instead of treating them as problems, they open up more creative, resilient, and human ways of leading. In Episode 250 of The Mindset Game podcast, Wendy Smith, thought leader at Harvard Business Publishing and co-author of Both And Thinking, explores how leaders can navigate paradox and make better decisions in complex environments. Drawing on her research and experience studying how organizations handle competing priorities, she shares practical insights including: How to move beyond either-or thinking toward more expansive both-and solutions Why opposing demands are not problems to eliminate but realities to manage How leaders can build the emotional and relational capacity to hold tension well To connect with Wendy or learn more about her work, visit wendykmsmith.com or find her on LinkedIn. To subscribe to The Mindset Game podcast or leave a review, visit TheMindsetGame.com or click HERE.

Many leaders move through their days in constant motion — responding, deciding, fixing, and moving on to the next thing. Radical presence offers a different way. It is the practice of being fully with another person while staying calm and grounded within yourself. Joy Lubeck, our guest in this episode of The Mindset Game® podcast, embodies and teaches this approach. Joy is the founder of Lead Fully and a presence-based coach trained in the Time to Think approach, developed by Nancy Kline. In this episode, Joy explains how to be present and shares powerful ideas that reshape everyday conversations: Why radical presence helps people access their best thinking How slowing down conversations can actually accelerate alignment and results Simple ways leaders can practice radical presence in meetings and daily interactions To learn more about Joy and her work, visit https://lead-fully.com. To subscribe to The Mindset Game® podcast or leave a review, visit TheMindsetGame.com or click HERE.

Many organizations invest heavily in systems, strategies, and tools—yet overlook the one factor that most powerfully determines performance: the quality of relationships at work. When connection is missing, even the best plans struggle. When connection is strong, challenges become easier to navigate, trust grows, and teams flourish. Morag Barrett, founder and CEO of SkyTeam, has spent more than two decades helping over 15,000 leaders across 20 countries transform workplace relationships into a strategic asset. She is the bestselling author of Cultivate: The Power of Winning Relationships and You, Me, We: Why We All Need a Friend at Work, and was recently recognized among the Top 50 Leadership and Management Experts in 2025. In Episode 246 of The Mindset Game® Podcast, Morag shares: How loneliness and disconnection show up silently in organizations, eroding engagement, trust, and performance What it means to lead with an Ally Mindset, and how generosity, curiosity, courage, and accountability can transform culture The business case for friendship at work—and why belonging isn't a "nice-to-have," but a driver of results To learn more about Morag Barrett and her work with SkyTeam, visit skyeteam.com or connect with her on LinkedIn. To subscribe to The Mindset Game® podcast or leave a review, visit https://apple.co/3oAnR8I.

Many talented professionals believe that their good work should speak for itself. They deliver results, stay humble, and hope that recognition will naturally follow. But in today's fast-paced and competitive world, quiet excellence often goes unnoticed. In episode 244 of The Mindset Game® Podcast, Hall of Fame speaker and executive speech coach Patricia Fripp shares practical strategies for mastering what she calls shameless self-promotion—the art of communicating your value with confidence, authenticity, and grace. Drawing on decades of experience helping leaders and professionals sharpen their communication, Patricia explains how self-promotion done well isn't arrogance—it's service. It allows others to understand your contributions, trust your expertise, and open doors to new opportunities. You'll learn: How to promote yourself with integrity, using language that highlights results, collaboration, and the words of others rather than self-boasting Simple strategies to increase visibility at work, from engaging confidently in meetings to creating "cameo moments" that leave a lasting impression Tips for modest or introverted professionals to practice visibility safely and authentically Patricia reminds us that success isn't just about what we do—it's about what others see and remember. As she says, "If you don't toot your own horn, there is no music." To explore more of Patricia's work, visit www.Fripp.com. To subscribe to The Mindset Game Podcast or leave a review, visit https://apple.co/3oAnR8I.

As we move through our careers and lives, many of us fall into habits that unintentionally hold us back. Whether it's underselling our contributions, striving for perfection, or waiting until we feel "fully ready" before stepping into new opportunities, these patterns can limit both our growth and our impact. For Sally Helgesen – our guest in Episode 241 of The Mindset Game® podcast – decades of research, writing, and coaching have centered on helping people and organizations break through these barriers. Recognized by Forbes as the world's premier expert on women's leadership, Sally has authored best-selling books including How Women Rise (co-authored with Marshall Goldsmith), The Female Advantage, and most recently Rising Together. Her work has been credited with bringing the language of inclusion into business and continues to influence professionals across the globe. In this week's episode, Sally shares the following: How to claim your contributions in a way that feels authentic and builds visibility. Why perfectionism creates unnecessary stress and keeps people from stepping into bigger opportunities. Practical ways to grow confidence, from enlisting allies to practicing new behaviors even when they feel uncomfortable. To learn more about Sally and her work, visit sallyhelgesen.com or explore her newsletter All Rise on Substack. To subscribe to The Mindset Game® podcast or leave a review, visit https://apple.co/3oAnR8I.

At a time when leaders and organizations are navigating constant change, many are searching for new ways to create harmony, resilience, and greater impact. Our guest in Episode 240 of The Mindset Game® podcast, Arnaud Saint-Paul, is a philanthropist and award-winning entrepreneur who has directly guided hundreds of individuals and inspired more than 50 million people worldwide to embrace heart-centered living. In this conversation, Arnaud shares: Why coherence – a state of alignment between the heart, brain, and nervous system – is the foundation for leadership, innovation, and lasting impact How unresolved patterns from the past can create emotional discord in our work, and practical ways to transform them through forgiveness, compassion, and presence Practical tools – from simple pauses to conscious breathing – to bring more peace, clarity, and unity into everyday decisions To explore Arnaud's work, take the Heart Leadership Assessment, and learn more about the upcoming Heart Leadership Index, visit tapuat.com. To subscribe to The Mindset Game® podcast or leave a review, visit https://apple.co/3oAnR8I

At a time when change seems to be happening at an unprecedented pace, organizations across all industries are facing an array of new challenges. The key to thriving in this uncertain environment lies not only in the strength of an organization's people, but in the dynamics of its teams. As the Founder and Managing Partner of Peernovation LLC, Leo Bottary draws on what CEO peer groups have done exceptionally well for years in order to empower teams within organizations to experience the same level of trust, engagement, and growth. Leo is the award-winning author of three books, including "Peernovation Second Edition: Forged by CEO Forums. Perfected for Teams." He is also a keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, opinion columnist for CEO World Magazine, and an adjunct professor at Rutgers University. As our guest in Episode 238 of The Mindset Game® podcast, Leo shares the following: 3 crucial dynamics that are often found among the highest-performing teams, as well as five factors that support these dynamics Why psychological safety is vital in order for teams to innovate and succeed – particularly when faced with rapid change – as well as techniques to help foster psychological safety within teams and organizations How forging personal connections among team members – tapping into our shared humanity and approaching each other with curiosity, vulnerability, and openness – can enhance creativity and boost results Tips to help CEOs and other leaders guide their teams to not only survive, but thrive, amidst change To learn more about Leo Bottary and Peernovation, visit https://www.peernovation.biz or find Leo on LinkedIn. To subscribe to The Mindset Game® podcast or leave a review, visit https://apple.co/3oAnR8I.

Have you ever sensed that you're carrying heaviness you can't quite name—or longed for clarity and connection in the midst of chaos? What if the way forward isn't about doing more, but about gently creating space to feel more—more lightness, more truth, and more of yourself? Elaine Glass is a transformational guide, author, and retreat facilitator who has spent the past two decades helping people get quiet—so they can hear the wisdom within. In Episode 236 of The Mindset Game® podcast, Elaine shares: Her personal story of facing a dark night of the soul, stepping away from external comforts to begin a deep healing journey The power of "getting quiet" to reconnect with your senses, your soul, and your life's deeper purpose A guided experience to clear stored emotions and shift into a state of lightness and coherence An overview of the 7 paths from her book Get Quiet: Seven Simple Paths to the Truth of Who You Are, including how our body, environment, thoughts, and emotions must be cleared to access our soul's guidance To learn more about Elaine's retreats, book, or to receive a free calming visualization, visit www.elaineglass.com. To subscribe to The Mindset Game® podcast or leave a review, visit https://apple.co/3oAnR8I.

Have you ever felt that you had different "parts" within yourself – often with their own competing needs and goals? For instance, one part of you may feel driven to work hard every day, while another prioritizes relaxation; some parts may carry heavy emotions such as shame or fear, while others attempt to bury them with behaviors that are often maladaptive. While the interactions between these parts can sometimes create a sense of inner turmoil, getting to know each of them and striving to foster healing and harmony among them can help you access greater joy and balance in your life. Ty Cutner is a level-two-trained personal development coach in Internal Family Systems (IFS), a well-known therapeutic model developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz. Ty is a contributing author to the best-selling book, "Freeing Self: IFS Beyond the Therapy Room," as well as one of the leading coaches in the IFS community. He applies the IFS model to his workshops and his practice, which focuses on image coaching and relationship coaching. As our guest in Episode 234 of The Mindset Game® podcast, Ty shares the following: An overview of our different parts as described by IFS, including managers, firefighters, and exiles, and how they work together in various contexts, with each having a positive intention for you — even if it doesn't always seem that way Why it's important to become aware of your parts, as well as the Self — an ever-present, loving energy within each of us that can heal conflicts between the parts Exercises, techniques, and a guided meditation designed to help you get in touch with your parts, soothe any discord between them, and begin interacting with them in a more harmonious, compassionate manner To learn more about Ty and his programs or to get in touch with him, visit www.tycutner.com. To subscribe to The Mindset Game® podcast or leave a review, please visit https://apple.co/3oAnR8I.