Best Kevin and Bertrand Podcasts (2025)

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Passion for People: Amit Shah’s Mission to Reverse Diabetes Through Personalized Nutrition 32:54

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In this episode, Sue talks with Amit Shah, Chief Operating Officer of Virta Health, to explore how passionate leadership and evidence-based nutrition can transform metabolic health. Amit shares about Virta’s goal of reversing diabetes and obesity by centering its core values—putting people first and trusting evidence-based science—across every team…

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Leadership: a matter of love. With Gianpiero Petriglieri 1:35:21

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In this episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast, I have the great pleasure of welcoming Gianpiero Petriglieri, one of the world’s leading voices in leadership development. A professor of Organizational Behavior at INSEAD, Gianpiero’s work bridges psychology, management, and education. Trained first as a medical doctor and psychiatrist in Italy, …

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A Book Dedicatee and an Author Walk into a Podcast and Talk About WHY 42:49

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Sue Heilbronner calls Leah Pearlman her “best friend.” Leah calls Sue “one of her best friends.” For some time, that bummed Sue out, but she got over it. For the last 15 years, all of Sue’s best decisions have been influenced by Leah’s wisdom, and the book dedication in Sue’s new book reflects that gratitude. In this episode of the HeySue podcast, …

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[FR] Du monastère à la télévision : le voyage d’Hermès Garanger 1:29:10

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Méditation, neurosciences et leadership spirituel Dans cet épisode du Positive Leadership Podcast, j’ai le plaisir d’accueillir Hermès Garanger : Lama, conférencière, auteure et productrice de télévision. À seulement 19 ans, elle est devenue la plus jeune femme Lama occidentale après une retraite spirituelle de plus de 1 000 jours. Depuis, elle a c…

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Fueling Growth by Staying True to Your ICP: Ian MacGregor on Building a Brand for Athletes 34:29

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In this episode, Sue dives deep with Ian MacGregor, co-founder and CEO of Skratch Labs, to explore a radical approach to building a business that refuses to compromise its values for market share. From pro cycling to creating a revolutionary sports nutrition brand, Ian shares how staying committed to the company’s core customer can be the most powe…

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Purpose Beyond Profit (Summer Bonus Episode) 50:54

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In this special summer bonus episode, I want to offer you something a little different. This is a chance to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters. Leadership that goes beyond profit to create lasting impact is what drives change, and in this 40-minute episode, I’ve gathered powerful moments from past conversations on the Positive Le…

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The Heart-Connected Craft of Selling: Todd Reed's Artful Approach to Business 41:02

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Join Sue Heilbronner as she sits down with master metalworker and jewelry designer Todd Reed to explore a revolutionary approach to selling that transcends transactions. Todd shares how he built a brand rooted in creativity, emotional connection, and authentic design. We talk about:> Why emotional needs matter more than price points in creating mea…

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Rethinking Capitalism: A Conversation with the Godfather of Sustainability (with John Elkington) 1:31:37

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In this episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast, we sit down with John Elkington, the trailblazing thinker who coined the concept of the Triple Bottom Line and helped shape the global sustainability agenda for over four decades. From his early influences to his latest provocations like Green Swans and Tickling Sharks, John shares his journey, hi…

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Passionate Ambivalence in Action: Ellen Kindelsperger on Building a Business Rooted in Care and Confidence 28:16

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In this episode, Sue sits down with Ellen Kindelsperger – sports chiropractor, strength coach, and founder of ChiroLab in Boulder – to talk about selling with a focus on customer satisfaction, loyalty, and scale. Ellen shares how she’s built a thriving practice without pushing packages or locking people into long-term commitments. Instead, she lead…

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How to Unlock Your Greatness by Doing Hard Things (with Michael Bungay Stanier) 1:01:15

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Back by popular demand! 🎧 In this new conversation, Michael Bungay Stanier—author of The Coaching Habit, The Advice Trap, and How to Begin—returns to the podcast to go deeper than ever before. With his signature mix of warmth, clarity, and wit, MBS and Jean-Philippe Courtois explore: 💡 How to lead with less control and more curiosity 🔥 Why “being l…

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Hands-on Selling with Kevin Brown of Friction Labs 33:42

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Welcome to the first episode of a special new focus for the HeySue Podcast: the Never Ask for the Sale Series. These new episodes are inspired by the September 2025 launch of Sue Heilbronner’s newest book, Never Ask for the Sale: Supercharge Your Business with the Power of Passionate Ambivalence. Never Ask is based on the philosophy or sales techni…

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[FR] Consommer autrement, pour changer le monde (avec Nicolas Chabanne) 1:29:36

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Et si le pouvoir de transformer notre système alimentaire se trouvait… dans notre caddie ? Dans cet épisode du Positive Leadership Podcast, je reçois Nicolas Chabanne, fondateur de C’est qui le Patron ?!, la "marque du consommateur" qui a redonné du pouvoir à des millions de citoyens pour mieux rémunérer les producteurs. Avec honnêteté et convictio…

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Leading with Purpose: Profit, People, and the Planet (with Fabio Barbosa) 1:22:55

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In this episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast, I have the pleasure of speaking with Fabio Barbosa, one of Brazil’s most respected business leaders and a true pioneer in purpose-driven leadership. From transforming Banco Real into a sustainability leader to his work at Natura &Co—one of the world’s largest B Corps—Fabio has consistently shown t…

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A Defiant Optimist Transforming Global Finance (with Durreen Shahnaz) 1:20:12

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This week on the Positive Leadership Podcast, I amjoined by Professor Durreen Shahnaz, a pioneering social entrepreneur, impact investor, and relentless advocate for women’s empowerment. From growing up in a post-war Bangladesh to becoming the first Bangladeshi woman on Wall Street, Durreen’s journey defies conventions. She left investment banking …

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Leading with Purpose Across Borders (with Barbara Martin Coppola) 1:09:29

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Barbara Martin Coppola, former CEO of Decathlon, joins us for a powerful conversation on what it means to lead with purpose in today’s fast-changing world. From her early career in tech at Google and Samsung to leading IKEA's digital transformation and then guiding Decathlon through cultural and strategic reinvention, Barbara shares the lessons she…

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Human centric AI (with Rana el Kaliouby) 1:19:37

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In this episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast, I sit down with Rana el Kaliouby, AI scientist, entrepreneur, investor and thought leader in the field of artificial emotional intelligence. From growing up in Cairo to studying at MIT and co-founding Affectiva, Rana has spent her career bridging the gap between human emotions and technology. Toda…

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Special Episode: Leadership Lessons & 50 Years of Microsoft (with Steve Ballmer) 1:28:11

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This episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast is truly special—for two reasons. First, Microsoft is celebrating its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of innovation, transformation, and leadership in the tech industry. Second, on a personal level, this milestone resonates deeply with me. Having spent 40 years at Microsoft, I have witnessed fi…

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[FR] Comment transformer ses émotions en force (avec Natacha Calestrémé) 1:37:40

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Dans cet épisode, je reçois Natacha Calestrémé, écrivaine, réalisatrice et experte en bien-être émotionnel et énergétique. Son livre La Clé de votre énergie a aidé des milliers de personnes à surmonter leurs blocages émotionnels et à retrouver leur alignement personnel et professionnel. 🔎 Au programme : ✔️ Pourquoi notre énergie influence nos décis…

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Seeing the Future and Transforming Millions of Lives (with James Chen) 1:11:01

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What if the biggest overlooked global health challenge was something as simple as… vision? In this episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast, we sit down with James Chen, a philanthropist, entrepreneur, and global changemaker on a mission to provide vision correction to over a billion people who need it. Through his groundbreaking Clearly campaign…

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Breaking Barriers Through Curiosity (with Scott Shigeoka) 1:04:45

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Curiosity is more than just asking questions—it’s a mindset that can break barriers, foster empathy, and fuel innovation. In this episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast, I sit down with Scott Shigeoka, a leading expert on curiosity and the author of Seek: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the World. Scott shares how deep curiosit…

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Leading Through Civic Engagement (with Eric Liu) 1:19:41

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What does it mean to be an engaged citizen and a positive leader? Eric Liu, CEO of Citizen University, has dedicated his career to answering this question. Through his work, he empowers individuals to embrace civic leadership, take action, and shape a stronger, more inclusive democracy. In this episode, Eric shares how leadership isn’t just about p…

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Unlocking the Secrets to Leading Across Borders (with Erin Meyer) 1:21:44

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When Erin Meyer set out to explore how cultural differences impact leadership and communication, she uncovered profound insights that have transformed the way global leaders connect, collaborate, and succeed. Her groundbreaking book The Culture Map and her work at INSEAD have made her one of the world's leading experts on cultural intelligence and …

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Ep 54: No One Cares What I Think. Live Coaching with Sarah Climenhaga 31:16

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Sarah Climenhaga is a writer and facilitator of Byron Katy’s The Work. She is also a self-professed attention hog who loves to talk! But in this live coaching session with Sue and Leah, she brings her secret worry: “Does anyone actually care about what I have to say?”In this episode of the HeySue podcast, Leah and Sue inquire about the two competin…

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What Truly Makes a Happy Life (with Marc Schulz) 1:16:29

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In this insightful episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast, I am delighted to welcome Marc Schulz, co-author of The Good Life and Associate Director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development—the world’s longest scientific study on happiness. Together, we explore the profound impact of relationships on happiness, health, and leadership. Marc shar…

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The Power of Habit (with Charles Duhigg) 58:06

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In this captivating episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast, I’m thrilled to welcome Charles Duhigg, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of The Power of Habit and Supercommunicator. Together, we dive, among other topics, into the science of habits, exploring how small behavioral changes can drive transformative leadership and fuel long-…

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I’m Michelin: making every individual matter (with Florent Menegaux) 1:10:53

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In this inspiring episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast, I’m joined by a leader who has redefined what it means to innovate in the world of industry and sustainability—Florent Menegaux, CEO of Michelin. Over the years, he has climbed the ranks to become a transformative leader, steering the company toward a bold vision: achieving 100% sustaina…

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Special 100th episode! A Journey of Leadership and Giving Back (with Jeff Raikes) 1:14:28

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In this milestone episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast, I’m joined by someone who has had a profound influence on my career and personal growth—Jeff Raikes. Jeff and I share a deep connection, having both spent significant time at Microsoft, where he became a legendary manager and mentor to me. From his early days at Microsoft in 1981 to his …

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[FR] Le courage du changement (avec Laurence Tubiana) 1:07:08

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Quand une économiste, universitaire et diplomate devient l'une des figures incontournables de la lutte contre le réchauffement climatique... C’est le parcours exceptionnel de Laurence Tubiana, pionnière de la politique environnementale mondiale et aujourd’hui Présidente de la Fondation Européenne pour le Climat, et l’une des architectes de l’Accord…

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Combining Purpose and Entrepreneurship for Japan's Future (with Yoshito Hori) 1:08:24

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...What a challenge, right? In this episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast, I sit down with Yoshito Hori, one of Japan’s most visionary leaders in business and education. As the founder of GLOBIS Corporation, GLOBIS University, and GLOBIS Capital Partners, Yoshito shares how he's pioneering a future-focused model of positive leadership. We disc…

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[FR] Quand l’entreprise rend à la Terre (avec Mathilde Thomas) 57:06

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Quand l’idée d’un pharmacien bordelais prend vie dans les vignes avant de devenir une incroyable success story internationale… C’est la belle histoire de Mathilde Thomas, co-fondatrice de Caudalie et récemment honorée du premier prix #SKEMA Leadership Award pour son parcours exceptionnel. Plongez dans une épopée au cœur de la vigne, de la beauté et…

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Not the End of the World (with Hannah Ritchie) 1:14:47

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"Not the end of the world”... Today’s guest, Hannah Ritchie, a brilliant researcher, author, and environmental scientist, embodies what it means to be genuinely optimistic about the future of our planet. As Head of Research at Our World in Data, Hannah has made a global impact with her data-driven approach to tackling critical issues like sustainab…

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Judging My Judgmental Self: Live Coaching with Fernanda Bertrand 32:27

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Fernanda Bertrand is a business coach and the host of her own podcast. She came to the session with Sue and Leah wanting to better understand the “darker side” of her – a judgmental voice – that keeps intruding on her thoughts. She admits that she has been judging herself and others her whole life... and she judges herself for that! In this live co…

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[FR] Savoir déjouer les pièges de son cerveau (avec Albert Moukheiber) 1:11:10

1y ago1:11:10

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L’IA, la course au succès, l'« éloge de l'échec » parfois hypocrite, l’enfance dans un pays en guerre, les études parfois peu passionnantes avant de trouver sa voie… Dans l’épisode d’aujourd’hui, Albert Moukheiber, jeune psychologue clinicien et neuroscientifique né au Liban, s’exprime sans langue de bois et affirme un point de vue honnête, tout sa…

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How to fail well (with Amy Edmondson) 1:06:29

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“Failure is not an option”, “success is key”… Have you often heard those types of “encouragements” from coaches, parents, teachers or your boss? Yet, who has never failed? And more importantly, isn’t it counter-productive to deny failure? Today, I am glad to share a different and much more efficient conception as I received Amy Edmondson in the pod…

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Unwind and Reset: Embrace the Art of Laziness this Summer (Bonus Episode) 36:09

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Summer is here… This is a time when the world slows down, offering us the perfect opportunity to relax and rejuvenate. But I truly believe it’s also the ideal moment to reset our minds as well as our bodies. And both can be reached through one beautiful summer activity: laziness. While we often acknowledge that taking pauses can make us more effici…

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You’ve Got Life on Backwards. Live Coaching with Nick Smith 35:36

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Nick Smith is the CEO and Co-Founder of Hauska, which uses AI to make home remodeling easier. But the real challenge in his life right now is how to raise a house full of teenage girls. Sue and Leah dive into what that responsibility means to Nick, as well as his core belief that “you either pay now and play later, or you play now and pay later.”Th…

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Devenez l'entrepreneur de votre vie (avec Hapsatou Sy) 52:26

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Si vous parvenez à cultiver votre force de caractère, vous pouvez prendre votre destin en main et devenir l'entrepreneur de votre propre vie. JP's dernière invitée, Hapsatou Sy, est l'expression parfaite d'une self-made woman. Entrepreneuse de renom et présentatrice dans les médias, elle a créé des entreprises dans divers secteurs afin de permettre…

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Embracing a growth mindset (with Dr. Mary Murphy) 1:08:08

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Culture matters. It matters in the way you shape it, in the way you make it real, in the way you embody it. It affects your performance and the performance of everyone around you. JP’s guest this week, Dr. Mary Murphy, is a social psychologist at both Stanford University and Indiana University Bloomington, and a protégé of Carol Dweck. In her new b…

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Developing the next generation of African leaders (with Fred Swaniker) 1:00:42

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Fred Swaniker believes Africa will struggle to move forward without more positive leaders working for the greater good. That's why he's committed to developing the next generation of trailblazing African leaders. Through the African Leadership Group and Sand Technologies, Fred hopes to train 3 million leaders by 2035 who can help tackle the root ca…

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Doing All the Things to Find More Ease: Live Coaching with Dominique Aubry-Morgan 45:08

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Dominique Aubry-Morgan is a high-achiever who is on a quest for more ease. In this episode, Sue and Leah engage with Dominique about how her desire to find a new cadence is in tension with her ambitious nature. They dive into her familiar cycles around all the competing desires she has for her life. What would happen if she did a trust fall into li…

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Reinventing yourself (with Dorie Clark) 55:07

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When she was laid off from her job as a reporter, Dorie Clark promised herself that she would never let herself be in the same situation again. She set out to reinvent herself, to define what made her special, and what she had to offer the world. Today, Dorie shares her lessons on reinvention around the world, as an educator at Columbia Business Sc…

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[FR] Inspirer la rigueur et la discipline (avec Thierry Marx) 1:09:23

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Les grands leaders font preuve de curiosité, de créativité et de discipline. Le pionnier de la gastronomie moléculaire Thierry Marx en est l'expression parfaite. Son parcours de pratiquant d'arts martiaux, de chef étoilé et son engagement social inspirent profondément son approche de la vie et du leadership. Écoutez le podcast et pour en savoir plu…

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Unlocking Growth Through Love: Live Coaching with Rachel Pickett 30:57

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Rachel Pickett comes to this coaching conversation with Sue and Leah with a pretty common problem: figuring out how to get her organization to grow. Rachel is the Founder and Executive Director of The Thinking Project, which also makes her the first non-profit leader on the HeySue podcast. Her organization (and her passion) is focused on bringing B…

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Managing your mind (with Dr. Caroline Leaf) 57:50

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If we want to do well in life, we need to find practical ways to manage our stress, anxiety, and toxic thinking. Dr. Caroline Leaf is a neuroscientist and mental health expert who has developed a powerful five-step method for doing just that. Listen to the latest episode with JP, to learn more about Caroline’s teachings on self-awareness and self-i…

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9 Lessons of Positive Leadership: Lesson 9 - Building Change 7:15

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Positive Leadership starts with yourself and moves outwards in a ripple effect, building momentum and driving change as it goes. In the final lesson of the 9 Powers of Positive Leadership series, JP considers the point where the ripple is at its widest, and your actions impact the greatest number of people. Featuring insights from Bill Drayton, Pau…

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Optimizing your performance with emotional intelligence (with Daniel Goleman) 56:10

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In today’s workplace, emotional intelligence is a must-have skill. Unlike IQ, it is something you can learn and develop. In this episode, JP speaks to Daniel Goleman, psychologist and bestselling author of Emotional Intelligence, about his new book Optimal: How to Sustain Excellence Every Day. This episode is packed with practical tools and techniq…

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9 Powers of Positive Leadership - Lesson 8: Finding Your Way Into Impact 6:43

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It takes courage to stand for something, to go beyond yourself in service of people and the planet In Lesson 8 of the 9 Powers of Positive Leadership, JP shares practical tips to help you develop your purpose mindset and find your way into impact from three positive leaders who know what this takes, Akhtar Badshah, Jacqueline Novogratz, and Indra N…

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What’s to Love About Being in a Funk? Live Coaching with “Ryan" (Anonymous) 37:28

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Sue and Leah welcomed the first anonymous guest “Ryan” to the HeySue podcast! He kicked off the conversation by explaining that he is in the market for a coach who can help him get out of a funk.Sue and Leah invited Ryan to reflect on different parts of himself – from the achievement-oriented “higher self” to the cheese-loving slacker “Gary.” Ryan’…

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[FR] Diriger comme un chef d'orchestre (avec Muriel Pénicaud) 1:03:22

1+ y ago1:03:22

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Que veut dire "diriger comme un chef d'orchestre" ? De Danone au Ministère du Travail, l'invitée de JP dans l'épisode de cette semaine du Positive Leadership podcast, Muriel Pénicaud est une chef d'entreprise, une diplomate et une politicienne hors pair, connue pour sa capacité à réunir le social et l'économique en une parfaite harmonie. Écoutez le…

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9 Powers of Positive Leadership - Lesson 7: Growing Your Social and Environmental Consciousness 6:00

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How can you create the change you want to see in the world? In lesson 7 of 9 Powers of Positive Leadership, JP shares insights from Boyan Slat, CEO of The Ocean Cleanup, Cheryl Dorsey, President of Echoing Green and Vincent Stanley, Director of Philosophy at Patagonia, that will help you to grow your social and environmental consciousness. To hear …

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