Best Brett Bartholomew Podcasts (2025)

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E399 | How to Ethically Persuade People Without Pressure, Tricks or Gimmicks 23:52

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Logic rarely wins people over — emotion does. In this episode, Brett breaks down the timeless principles of persuasion through the lens of a real NIL recruiting scenario, showing why even great offers fall flat when they don’t connect to what truly drives human decision-making. You’ll learn how to see through the surface — beyond talking points, in…

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E398 | Holding Yourself Accountable & Auditing Your Comfort Zone 22:58

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Everyone talks about “stepping out of your comfort zone,” but few actually do it. In this episode, Brett breaks down one of the biggest lies in modern leadership and personal development — the illusion that we’re pushing ourselves when in reality, we’re just circling around what we already know. We love to say we’re doing “hard things” — grinding t…

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#237 - Dr Sami Timimi - Why ADHD Is On The Rise 1:34:47

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Dr. Sami Timimi is a consultant psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and author of Searching for Normal. Why does it feel like everyone suddenly has ADHD or autism? Are we medicalising normal life? And what if the mental health crisis isn’t biological—but cultural? Expect to learn why ADHD and autism were never true medical diagnoses, how mental health l…

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E397 | David Clancy | Pivoting in Your Career, Filtering Your Passions & Building Relationships 1:09:35

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David Clancy is a world-class sports physio and author who’s taken more than a few sharp turns in his career. He’s had to face the same questions many of us wrestle with: Do I stay in the safe lane or risk starting over? How do I manage different passions without spreading myself too thin? What do I do with that voice in my head telling me I don’t …

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E396 | How to Stand Out in a World Addicted to Superficial Content and Noise 30:23

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Most of what you see online right now isn’t designed to help you grow. It’s designed to keep you nodding, scrolling, and agreeing. Viral soundbites, 30-second reels, celebrities chasing trends—it’s all part of a system that rewards superficiality over substance. And if you’re someone putting real effort into your work, it can feel like you’re shout…

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#236 - Dr Robert Glover - Everything You’ve Been Told About Attraction Is Wrong 1:17:58

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E395 | Keith Ferrazzi | Building Better Teams, Generosity and Adapting to an AI World 52:13

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In this episode, I sit down with Keith Ferrazzi — author, speaker, and one of the most recognized voices on leadership and collaboration. We dig into the future of “teamship,” the traps of popular leadership clichés, and why generosity isn’t just a feel-good concept but a competitive advantage. We also talk about the new era of AI, how leaders can …

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E394 | Dr. Nick Holton & Dr. Adam Wright | Anti-Fragility: Thriving Amidst Unpleasantness 1:13:06

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Adam Wright and Dr. Nick Holton for a wide-ranging conversation on anti-fragility—the ability not just to endure difficulty, but to grow stronger because of it. We go beyond the philosophical jargon and buzzwords and get into what anti-fragility actually looks like in real life, whether you’re leading athletes, …

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E393 | Tips for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and How to Stop Playing Small 25:09

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We’ve all met somebody—and been there ourselves—where no matter how much success you’ve had, you still feel like you’re about to get found out. Like it’s not enough. Like eventually the mask slips. This episode gets to the core of that feeling, builds off our previous episode on imposter phenomenon, and most importantly gives you tools to get out o…

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E392 | B-Side: How to Survive Conversations with People Who Don't Shut Up 19:49

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We’ve all been stuck in conversations that feel like hostage situations. This isn’t about passionate people with good stories — it’s about the chronic monologuers, the one-uppers, and the human foghorns who think “conversation” means “your turn to listen to me, and now your soul is mine.” In this episode, you’ll get five tactical ways to keep your …

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E391 | Why Sometimes Feeling Like Shit Means You're Perfectly Fine 15:27

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There’s a lot of noise out there telling you that if you’re not jumping out of bed every morning with boundless energy, something’s wrong with you. That’s false. Low-energy days aren’t proof you’re broken — they’re part of being human. In this episode, we’ll talk about why those days happen, how to stop shaming yourself for them, and simple, low-ef…

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Nick Berry: The Five Stages of the Business Owner's Journey to Scale Your Business 33:41

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Full Episode Page: Nick Berry: The Five Stages of the Business Owner's Journey to Scale Your Business A solo masterclass from Nick on the Five Stages of the Business Owner’s Journey. He shows how to turn chaos into a focused business growth roadmap, build a sales engine and lead generation system for predictable revenue, and evolve from producer to…

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E390 | Subtle Strategies that Make You More Persuasive 21:44

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When most people think about persuasion, they go straight to education (“if they just understood, they’d agree”), inspiration (“let me tell you an inspiring story”), or force (“do this now”). But there’s a big difference between persuasion, influence, power, and warmth — and understanding that difference can change how you get things done. This epi…

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#235 - Laura Vanderkam - Stop Lying to Yourself About Productivity 1:00:35

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Laura Vanderkam is a time management expert and bestselling author. Why do so many people feel time-starved—even when they technically have more freedom than ever? Are we really as busy as we think? And how can we design a week that actually reflects what matters most? Expect to learn why most people overestimate how busy they are, how tracking you…

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E389 | The Truth About Narcissism: 4 Types You Need to Know (and How to Navigate Them) 35:56

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These days, it feels like everyone is calling someone a narcissist. Ex-partner? Narcissist. Difficult boss? Narcissist. Confident stranger on Instagram? Must be a narcissist. The term has been thrown around so loosely that it’s lost its meaning—and worse, it’s become a lazy way to avoid reflection or real understanding. In this episode, we cut thro…

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E388 | How to Deal with Haters 18:59

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Have you ever gotten a negative review on something you've made or your business? Received a one-star rating? Dared to venture into the comment section—or worse—overheard someone trashing your work? It’s a law of the universe: haters are inevitable the moment you take a stance, make yourself visible, or grow in ways that challenge others' comfort o…

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Caitlin Johnson: Gamification Strategies for Business Leaders 54:16

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Full Episode Page: Caitlin Johnson: Gamification Strategies for Business Leaders Caitlin Johnson is a Master Certified Performance Coach and gamification specialist. Nick Berry explores how Caitlin uses gamification in business to turn disengaged employees into high‑performing, purpose‑driven teams. From 90‑day “quests” to streaks and mulligans, Ca…

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E387 | How to Deal with Defensive People Who Project 24:37

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Wait... when did this become my fault? Why do I feel like I’m being indicted? That’s not at all what I meant when I said that. I have no idea how we got to the point where I’m the one feeling guilty. We’ve all been in this situation before. You thought you were having an honest conversation—but somehow, things flipped. Now it’s uncomfortable. You m…

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#234 - LifeLikeCharlie - Why Going Outside Could Save Your Mental Health 1:12:36

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LifeLikeCharlie is a singer-songer writer and content creator with his dogs, Nala and Monkey. In a world moving too fast, are we losing the very things that keep us grounded? What if getting outside, feeling grief, and choosing presence over performance were more powerful than any mindset hack or morning routine? Expect to learn why getting a dog c…

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Seth Donlin: How Storytelling Builds a Powerful Personal Brand 49:52

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Full Episode Page: Seth Donlin: How Storytelling Builds a Powerful Personal Brand Seth Donlin is a marketing and communications coach and founder of Seth Donlin Coaching. Personal branding is more than a logo; it is the story that convinces ideal clients you are their answer. In this fast‑moving conversation, host Nick Berry and Seth Donlin unpack …

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E386 | What to Do If You Want to Change Careers But Feel Stuck, Unsure, or Scared 22:01

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It can be one of the most frustrating things in the world. That discontent and confusion about your professional life and where it’s headed. The feeling that keeps you up at night, scrolling job postings, revisiting all the “what if’s” from your past, and daydreaming about a complete 180 you’ve always thought about, but never acted on. Staying in t…

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Abby Donnelly: Business Succession Planning, Leadership Transitions, and Life After Exit 46:54

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Full Episode Page: Abby Donnelly: Business Succession Planning, Leadership Transitions, and Life After Exit Nick Berry sits down with Abby Donnelly to reveal why true business succession planning starts long before a term sheet appears. They explore values-based selling, internal versus external successors, the messy emotions behind ownership trans…

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#233 - Anne-Laure Le Cunff - How To Beat Your Anxiety With Curiosity 1:01:55

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Anne-Laure Le Cunff is a neuroscientist, writer, and founder of Ness Labs. So why do we consume so much self-help and apply so little of it? Why do we expect mindset change to be instant? And how can tiny personal experiments actually transform the way we live, learn, and grow? Expect to learn what self-anthropology really is, how curiosity and anx…

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E385 | Tips for Saying What Matters Before It's Too Late 15:13

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Nothing will haunt you like the things you leave unsaid. It’s a bold statement, and a chilling one—but unfortunately, most of us know exactly how true it is. You owe it to them and to yourself to speak the truth about what they mean to you. No matter the regrettable things you’ve said or done to each other... the failures, the absences, the apologi…

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E384 | 21 Questions I've Never Answered Before on Training, Dating, Leadership and Life 49:37

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#232 - Gabe Wyner - How to Learn Any Language Faster 1:18:05

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Gabe Wyner is the author of Fluent Forever and a polygot. So why do most people fail to learn a language—even after years of study? What role do emotion, memory, and even embarrassment play in mastering a language? And how is AI changing everything? Expect to learn why most language learning methods fail, how pronunciation affects your memory, what…

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David McCombie: How to Sell Your Business - What Private Equity Knows That You Don’t 41:59

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Full Episode Page: David McCombie: How to Sell Your Business - What Private Equity Knows That You Don’t Episode Summary Host Nick Berry sits down with David McCombie to reveal what really separates regret-free exits from cautionary tales. David is the author of Selling Your Business with Confidence: A Practical Playbook for Mid-Market Owners, and i…

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E383 | B-Side: When a Good Old-Fashioned Ass-Chewing is the Right Call 24:35

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Think about the last time you dealt with someone you were trying really hard to be professional with.Despite multiple miscommunications on their part — and what was clearly laziness, apathy, and them mailing it in — you kept trying to be the adult.You kept overcompensating for their lack of effort.You kept telling yourself, “Hold yourself to a high…

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#231 - Dr Katharine Phillips - The Dark Truth About Body Dysmorphia 46:31

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Dr. Katharine Phillips is a world-leading psychiatrist and researcher on Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). Why do people with normal—often attractive—appearances see themselves as hideous or broken? Is social media making this worse? And why is cosmetic surgery rarely the answer Expect to learn what Body Dysmorphic Disorder really is (and isn’t), why…

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E382 | Why "How Can I Help?" Isn't Always Helpful and What to Do Instead 32:43

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“Is there anything I can do to help?” It’s interesting and unique how we’ve all been asked this question by a spouse, friend, co-worker, or boss—but it never feels like that question leads to you getting actual help. It often feels like answering that question will cause you even more issues. But, people are asking it with good intentions, so how c…

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Tara Landes: Letting Go of Leadership for Your Small Business to Run Without You 34:54

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Full Episode Page: Tara Landes: Letting Go of Leadership for Your Small Business to Run Without You Host Nick Berry sits down with Tara Landes to reveal how owners can step back without chaos, why managerial accounting is the hidden growth engine, and the systems thinking that keeps seven-figure firms humming. Tara’s 25-year track record and 300-pl…

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#230 - Brett Bartholomew - 5 Essentials Of Healthy Communication & Conflict 1:02:11

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Brett Bartholomew is a performance coach, communication expert, and founder of The Art of Coaching. Why do so many leaders struggle with honest conversations? Can conflict actually build trust? And how do you coach people with different values, egos, or motivations? Expect to learn why communication is the most underrated skill in high performance,…