Best Mike EQ Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 124: The Godfather of Influence - Robert Cialdini - How Be More Likable, Persuasive and Maximize The Small Bigs 56:18

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This must be one of the most incredible conversations I have had the privilege of having to date on the show. That's because it was just that, a conversation, not rehearsed or scripted, just two practitioners of influence discussing a topic they love. I wanted to get this out to you asap, because it is filled with actionable and practical tweaks yo…

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Cisco Leader Sophie Stevens on Turning the "Competitive Cauldron" into Corporate Momentum 55:45

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Ep. 244: From UNC soccer's "Competitive Cauldron" to Cisco's global sales floors, Sophie Stevens has learned that high performers thrive on feedback, not comfort. In this episode, she and Don Yaeger explore how measurable accountability builds great teams, why vulnerability and openness drive innovation, and how gratitude sustains momentum. Do you …

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Ep. 377: "Never Lose Focus" – Amplifying the "Voice of the Occupier" in Corporate Real Estate with Adam Hoy of PepsiCo 21:51

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Adam Hoy is the VP and Global Head of Real Estate who leads the global workplace, real estate, and facilities function at PepsiCo. As the Past President of CoreNet Global UK Chapter, he hosts a podcast called the "Voice of the Occupier" which is committed to advancing the profession and sharing insights and learnings with the wider CRE industry. Mi…

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Episode 123: 10,000 Hours of Negotiation: Lessons from $1 Billion in Deals with Mike Inman | The Tim Castle Show 1:35:04

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What does it really take to negotiate billion-dollar deals across six continents? In this episode, Tim Castle sits down with Mike Inman - a global negotiation trainer who’s led over 1,000 commercial deals worth more than $1 billion, trained 8,000+ professionals, and transformed how organizations think about value, influence, and trust. Mike has had…

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Ep. 376: "Learn All That You Can" – Understanding Facility Management Leadership in the Workplace with Edward Kacal of Servus Limited 21:57

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Edward Kacal is CEO at Servus Limited in Trinidad and Tobago where he is a proven problem-solver with a blend of analytical and intuitive skills driving positive long-term performance at a company providing outsourced integrated facilities management services. Mike Petrusky asks Eddie about how the facility management industry is evolving and why l…

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Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel: Why Deliberate Practice Beats Just Putting in the Hours 35:04

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Ep. 243: This executive who oversees OpenTable, Booking.com, and KAYAK was shaped by tennis courts and ski slopes. Glenn explains why "deliberate practice" beats "time on task" every time. Don't miss: • How Glenn used this mindset to recover from a stroke • The right way to coach for continuous improvement • How AI is changing the rules of feedback…

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Ep. 375: "We All Have EQ" – Emotional Intelligence in Facility Management and the Workplace with Becky Spohn, CFM, FMP of ASPCA 20:43

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Becky Spohn, CFM, FMP is Senior Manager, Facilities Operations at ASPCA in Columbus, OH where she is passionate about ensuring that facilities not only function seamlessly but also serve as strategic assets that advance organizational goals. Mike Petrusky asks Becky about her career in facility management and the influence of the IFMA community, wh…

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Ep. 374: "Catch People Doing Things Right" – How Ken Blanchard Changed the Way the World Leads with Author Martha Lawrence of Blanchard 20:58

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Martha Lawrence is Executive Editor at Blanchard and author of the book, "Catch People Doing Things Right: How Ken Blanchard Changed the Way the World Leads" in which she paints an intimate portrait of the man behind "The One Minute Manager" and dozens of other influential books. Mike Petrusky asks Martha about Ken Blanchard's leadership philosophy…

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Episode 122: The Core Negotiation Mistake: Letting Emotion + Ego + Bias Override Strategy & Connection | The Tim Castle Show 10:17

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How to Stay Unshakable When the Pressure Hits Ever felt your pulse quicken mid-negotiation? That moment when your brain fogs, your ego flares, and logic slips through your fingers? In this episode, Tim reveals the hidden emotional mechanics behind staying cool when the stakes are high. You’ll discover how elite negotiators keep their composure, tur…

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NewsNation Anchor Leland Vittert shares his journey with autism in our new book "Born Lucky" 54:15

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Ep. 242: He didn't speak until he was three. Today, he's the one asking the tough questions on national television—broadcasting from war zones, pressing political leaders, and keeping his cool when chaos unfolds live. In this heartfelt episode, Leland shares how his father's fierce love—and some brutally honest coaching—transformed him. Order our N…

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Ep. 373: "Prioritize Your Output" – Facilities Management: The True Value Proposition with Larry Allen Morgan, CFM, SFP, FMP of SAP and IFMA 19:25

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Larry Allen Morgan, CFM, SFP, FMP is Senior Facilities Manager and Environmental Management System SME at SAP where he is focused on results driven leadership within the corporate & commercial real estate facilities management industry. Mike Petrusky asks Larry why he believes that FM is "not what we do, but why and how we deliver the value" and th…

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Episode 121: How to Trigger Connection Hormones — The Neuroscience of Likeability and Trust | The Tim Castle Show 13:07

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Want to become magnetic when you speak? In this video, I break down how the best communicators in the world trigger the brain’s “feel-good” chemistry — oxytocin, dopamine, and endorphins — through authentic, emotionally charged storytelling. We dive into the psychology of oxytocin and how trust chemistry shapes every conversation. These aren’t rand…

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Episode 120: 7 Moves to Master Negotiation Under Pressure (Even on Zoom) - EQ Power Plays 14:27

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EQ predicts negotiation performance (beyond IQ and personality). Plenty of studies have demonstrated that emotional intelligence is a significant predictor of individual and join outcomes in negotiations. In this video I break down the top 7 moves to master negotiations under pressure - when it matters most. This is about Trust building in integrat…

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Ep. 372: "Tricky Times" – Navigating the Messy Middle of Change with Author & Corporate Anthropologist Jitske Kramer of HumanDimensions 19:39

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Jitske Kramer is a corporate anthropologist, an inspiring speaker, entrepreneur founder of HumanDimensions, and author of the book, "Tricky Times: Navigating The Messy Middle of Change" in which she deciphers the complexities of transition and transformation. Mike Petrusky asks Jitske about the concept of liminality, which refers to the transitiona…

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Episode 119 Jeb Blount On The LinkedIn Edge: New Sales Strategies for Unleashing the Power of LinkedIn | The Tim Castle Show 1:11:23

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When I think of Sales trainers, I think of Jeb Blount. He's top of his game, the best in class, CEO and Founder of Sales Gravy and author of 18 incredible books. His new book The LinkedIn Edge (out now) allows you to successfully cut through the noise, delivering a hands-on, no-fluff playbook that is immediately actionable. It allows you to treat L…

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Perspire Sauna Studios CMO Caroline Linton asks: Do you turn pressure into preparation? 49:05

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Ep. 241: UC Irvine Volleyball shaped this longtime Pure Barre exec's belief in staying ready. She shares how being called off the bench during a game-winning point shaped her mindset as a Chief Marketing Officer. Don't miss: -Her two-question nightly ritual that sharpens focus and fuels growth -How to replace "cannot" with a growth mindset -How to …

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Ep. 371: "We Want To Do Better" – Navigating Hybrid Work with a Holistic Approach to Workplace Strategy with Pallavi Shrivastava, MRICS, LEED AP of Arcadis 22:09

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Pallavi Shrivastava, MRICS, LEED AP is Principal and Global Head for Workplace Strategy at Arcadis where she is passionate about cultivating business intelligence, strategy and pushing growth for the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. Mike Petrusky asks Pallavi…

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Episode 118 Gary Rivlin on AI Valley: Microsoft, Google, and the Trillion-Dollar Race to Cash In on Artificial Intelligence | The Tim Castle Show 1:04:01

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What a privilege this was. On the show today we have none other than Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Gary Rivlin. From New York Times Magazine to Wired and Newsweek Gary has covered a wide range of topics balancing deep research with ethical concern. We discuss his new book AI Valley where he shadows the top thinkers in the field of Artificial In…

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Ep. 370: "Influence Others" – How Leaders Can Make Workplace Interaction More Productive with Hayley Blunden, PhD of American University's Kogod School of Business 22:18

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Hayley Blunden, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Management at the Kogod School of Business at American University where she focuses on researching how leaders can make challenging workplace interactions more productive. Mike Petrusky asks Professor Blunden about the new world of work and the workplace and why she believes that human interactions a…

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Episode 117 Justin Harper on Journalism, Entrepreneurship, Crypto and Stories That Matter | The Tim Castle Show 51:07

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Today on the show we have a seasoned journalist I have long admired. Having met in Singapore over 5 years ago, I've seen Justin take on new challenges and counties, daring to tackle topics and go deep into the latest innovations and trends. He's the type of reporter you want to read, giving you the no fluff insight you've been looking for and shini…

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PNC Executive Cressman Bronson shares how he turned one chance into a 30-year career 41:24

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Ep. 240: University of Toledo Baseball shaped his belief in showing up with pride—even when the scoreboard says otherwise. He shares how a blunt rejection from a scout and a cold-call to a bank exec changed his career path. "You are going to be great at something," a baseball scout informed him. "Just not baseball." OUCH! Our BONUS RESOURCE for thi…

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Ep. 369: "Fostering Communities" – The Role of Hospitality in Facility Management and the Workplace with Rene van Camp of ISS North America & Guckenheimer 21:42

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Rene van Camp is Chief Hospitality Officer at ISS North America, the global facility management company, and Principal of Guckenheimer, its culinary brand where he is a senior leader in luxury and lifestyle hospitality and workplace experience management. Mike Petrusky asks Rene about the role of hospitality in the workplace today and why he believ…

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Ep. 368: "SuperShifts" – Transforming How We Live, Learn, and Work in the Age of Intelligence with Author Dr. Ja-Nae Duane of Brown University 24:37

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Dr. Ja-Nae Duane is a behavioral scientist, entrepreneur, award-winning innovator and author of the new book, "SuperShifts: Transforming How We Live, Learn, and Work in the Age of Intelligence". Mike Petrusky asks Ja-Nae about the book in which she and her co-author, futurist Steve Fisher, deliver an incisive overview of how we are at the end of on…

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Episode 116 The Art of Retreats with Fabrice Desmarescaux | The Tim Castle Show 1:22:44

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This is very special episode, one that everyone MUST listen to deeply - it could change your life! Business leaders need to find inner peace if they are to create an inspiring and sustainable future. Fabrice Desmarescaux former partner at McKinsey & Company, Fabrice has practiced meditation, taught yoga, and led spiritual retreats for two decades. …

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The Senior: How Mike Flynt turned Regret to Redemption — Now a Major Motion Picture 52:54

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Ep. 239: At 59, Mike became the oldest contributing member of a college football team in NCAA history—returning to his alma mater nearly four decades after being kicked off the team. He returned to finish what he started. But this isn't just a comeback story—it's about redemption, resilience, and the courage to face regret head-on. 🎁ENTER TO WIN SI…

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Ep. 367: "Find a Mentor" – Adopting a Growth Mindset and the Science of Motivating People in the Workplace with David Yeager, PhD of the University of Texas at Austin 22:32

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David Yeager, PhD, is a professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and the co-founder of the Texas Behavioral Science and Policy Institute. Mike Petrusky asks David about his closing keynote address during IFMA's Facility Fusion 2025 where he inspired facility management leaders to have a growth mindset as they care for the people…

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Ep. 366: "Invisible Architecture" – Building Trust, Meaning, and Community in the Workplace with Amanda Muzzarelli of Trascent 20:02

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Amanda Muzzarelli is a Director at Trascent where she is a Global Real Estate & Facilities Executive and an AI Enthusiast empowering innovation in complex enterprises. Mike Petrusky asks Amanda about her focus on the importance of interpreting the less visible aspects of workplace strategy, such as trust, meaning, and community while they explore t…

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Episode 115 Keld Jensen AI and Negotiation - Are you a SMART negotiator? | The Tim Castle Show 41:14

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Today on the show, we’ve got a negotiation powerhouse - someone who’s changing the way the world thinks about influence, trust, and dealmaking. He has more than 30 years experience in international management, negotiation, and communication. He’s advised governments, Fortune 500 companies, and global brands like LEGO, Johnson & Johnson, and Rolls-R…

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PGIM Quantitative Solutions CEO Linda Gibson: Why EQ is your most valuable edge in the age of AI 39:18

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Ep. 238 Field hockey taught Linda to pause and ask "Why do you love the game?" That question has helped her transform both sports teams and billion-dollar organizations. Linda's team manages $111 billion in assets and are part of the 1.4 trillion dollar investment arm of Prudential Financial. She began her career as a lawyer, but her love for math …

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Ep. 365: "What You Can Bring to the Table" – Professional Development in Your Facility Management Journey with Richard Peterson, CFM, FMP, SFP of ABM & IFMA's Corporate Facilities Council 21:09

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Richard Peterson, CFM, FMP, SFP is Director of IFM at ABM Industries Supporting Waymo where he is responsible for overseeing facility management operations and is passionate about driving operational excellence, safety, and innovation. He also serves as Vice President of the IFMA Silicon Valley Chapter and Secretary for IFMA's Corporate Facilities …

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Episode 114 Eli Harwood On Raising Securely Attached Kids - The MOST important episode!!! 51:33

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This week on The Tim Castle Show I’m joined by the incredible Eli Harwood—better known as the Attachment Nerd. With over 738k followers on Instagram, Eli is a licensed therapist, author, and mom of three who is on a mission to help parents raise securely attached kids. Her first book Securely Attached explored romantic relationships, but her newest…

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Ep. 364: "Create a Culture" – Embracing Continuous Workplace Innovation at WORKTECH New York with Philip Ross of UnGroup 25:20

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Philip Ross is Founder and CEO of UnGroup where he is an author, advisor, speaker, futurist and commentator on the new world of work. Mike Petrusky asks Philip about the upcoming WORKTECH New York conference and why embracing technology and continuous innovation is essential for workplace leaders who want to stay ahead in our rapidly evolving indus…

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Bose CEO Lila Snyder says risk-taking is a muscle— use it or lose it 39:41

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Ep. 237: From the sidelines of Miami Football's National Championship game to leading one of the world's most iconic brands, the first female CEO of Bose shares stories of how weekly discomfort built her confidence! Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes Don's favorite quotes from today's episode and a reflection question so you can apply tod…

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Ep. 363: "Your Best Strengths" – The Five Talents That Really Matter in Leadership and the Workplace with Author Barry Conchie 20:39

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Barry Conchie is an executive leadership advisor and co-author of the book "The Five Talents That Really Matter: How Great Leaders Drive Extraordinary Performance" which demystifies the aura and complexity surrounding high performing leaders through original research and interviews with high-performing global leaders. Mike Petrusky asks Barry about…

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Ep. 362: "Have a Data Strategy" – Elevating Employee Experiences by Researching the Future at Work with Kyle de Bruin of Leesman 25:31

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Kyle de Bruin is Managing Director at Leesman where he is passionate about measuring and analyzing the experiences of employees in their places of work. Mike Petrusky asks Kyle about how high-performance offices deliver a great employee experience and they review lessons learned from the past five years of workplace change. The lack of variety in o…