The Mindset Game® Podcast

What does it take to unlock more of your potential?

In this episode of The Mindset Game podcast, Vered Kogan speaks with Jacquelyn Lane and Scott Osman of the 100 Coaches Agency, coauthors of Becoming Coachable, about how coaching can help us see what we may be missing, challenge old assumptions, and continue growing into who we're capable of being.

In this conversation, you'll learn:
What it really means to become coachable
Why growth sometimes requires unlearning what once worked
How to take greater ownership of your growth
What it means to flourish as a leader and help others flourish too
To learn more about Jacquelyn, Scott, and the 100 Coaches Agency, visit 100Coaches.com or connect with them on LinkedIn.

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Why do so many conversations leave people feeling unseen, unheard, and misunderstood?

In Episode 262 of The Mindset Game podcast, Vered Kogan speaks with Greg McKeown, New York Times bestselling author of Essentialism and Effortless, about why misunderstanding has become one of the greatest barriers to effective leadership, collaboration, and human connection.

Drawing on his doctoral research at the University of Cambridge, Greg introduces the concept of confident misunderstanding and explains why the ability to truly understand another person's perspective may be one of the most important leadership skills of our time. Together, they explore how empathy, curiosity, and deep listening can reduce polarization, strengthen relationships, and improve communication in every area of life.

In this conversation, you'll learn:
How confident misunderstanding creates conflict and limits collaboration
A simple communication practice that builds trust and connection
How perspective-taking can transform difficult conversations
Why people need to feel seen, heard, and understood before they are willing to listen
The conversation takes an unexpected turn when Greg asks Vered to coach him through a real leadership challenge involving a difficult relationship. Together, they explore how to move beyond judgment, step into another person's perspective, and create the conditions for greater understanding. This coaching segment is included in the video version of the episode on YouTube and offers a rare opportunity to experience these principles in action and see how small shifts in perspective can transform the way we navigate difficult conversations. Click HERE to access the video.

To learn more about Greg's work, visit GregMcKeown.com or connect with him on LinkedIn.

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How do you build a culture where people genuinely want to contribute?

In Episode 261 of The Mindset Game® podcast, Vered Kogan speaks with Adrian Gostick, leadership expert, executive coach, and New York Times bestselling author, about what great leaders do differently to build cultures where people feel valued, engaged, and motivated to do their best work.

Drawing on decades of research, Adrian explains why creating a high-performing culture is about far more than setting a vision. It requires giving people a voice, treating them as partners, communicating consistently, and recognizing their contributions along the way.

In this conversation, you'll learn:
How treating employees as partners strengthens commitment and trust
Why a compelling "why" matters before asking people to change
How to create buy in when you don't have all the answers
To learn more about Adrian's work, visit AdrianGostick.com or connect with him on LinkedIn.

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Why do even the best change strategies so often fall short?

In Episode 260 of The Mindset Game® podcast, Vered Kogan speaks with Dr. Barbara Trautlein, author of Change Intelligence, founder of Change Catalysts, and recipient of the Association of Change Management Professionals' Change Management Consultant of the Year award, about what it really takes to lead change that lasts.

Drawing on more than 35 years of experience, Barbara explains why successful change starts with understanding how people experience change. Together, they explore how greater self-awareness, psychological safety, and the ability to adapt your leadership style can reduce resistance, build trust, and create lasting commitment.

In this conversation, you'll learn:
Why change often triggers fear before it sparks innovation
How developing your Change Intelligence (CQ) can help you lead yourself and others more effectively
Why psychological safety is essential for successful change
How balancing the head, heart, and hands creates stronger engagement and better results
To learn more about Barbara's work, visit ChangeCatalysts.com or connect with her on LinkedIn.

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Why are so many capable, high-performing people feeling overwhelmed, distracted, and depleted?

In Episode 259 of The Mindset Game® podcast, Vered Kogan speaks with Liane Davey, CEO advisor, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author, about why workload alone doesn't explain today's epidemic of overwhelm.

Drawing on her latest research, Liane introduces the concept of "thoughtload" and explains how rising cognitive demands, emotional strain, and depleted energy reserves are affecting performance, decision-making, and well-being both at work and at home. In this conversation, you'll learn:
Why thoughtload—not workload—is often the real source of overwhelm
How distracted attention, unprocessed emotions, and depleted energy undermine performance
Why effectiveness matters more than productivity in today's knowledge economy
How creating space for reflection can improve focus, insight, and decision-making
To learn more about Liane's work, visit ThoughtLoad.com or connect with her on LinkedIn.

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