The Mindset Game® Podcast

We all have patterns we wish we could change: the perfectionism, the people-pleasing, the urge to fix everything, or the reaction in a meeting we regret an hour later. Most of us try to push these patterns away or criticize ourselves for them. But what if they're actually trying to help us?

In this episode of The Mindset Game® podcast, Vered Kogan speaks with Sophia Mose, an executive coach, IFS certified practitioner, and co-designer of the IFS Foundations for Coaches program at the IFS Institute. Sophia explains how the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model helps us understand the different "parts" of ourselves, and why getting curious about them, instead of fighting them, is what allows real change to happen.

Sophia also guides listeners through a short visualization to prepare for a conversation with someone they find difficult, whether that's a colleague, a client, or a family member.

In this conversation, you'll learn:
Why the patterns we label as self-sabotage often have a positive intent
How curiosity, rather than self-criticism, helps old patterns soften
Why qualities like compassion, clarity, and confidence don't need to be developed, only uncovered
How the drama triangle shows up in our relationships, and how to step out of itTo learn more about Sophia's work with leaders, visit SophiaMose.com or connect with her on LinkedIn.

To learn more about the IFS model, listen to Episode 207 with Dr. Richard Schwartz, creator of Internal Family Systems.

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The way we connect with others is shaped by the way we treat ourselves, often more than we realize.

In this episode of The Mindset Game® podcast, Vered Kogan speaks with Jennifer K. Hill, speaker, exited entrepreneur, and founder of the Jenn Hill Tribe, a global community of visionaries, leaders, and changemakers. Known as the "fairy godmother of connection," Jennifer shares candidly how she once pushed people away. She reflects on the pattern behind a string of broken relationships and the moment she realized the common denominator was her.

In this conversation, you'll learn:
Why the way you treat yourself shapes the way you connect with others
Common patterns that damage relationships, and how to break them
Why leading with value, rather than need, creates more meaningful connections
To learn more about Jennifer's work and access her free list of favorite personal growth tools, connect with her on LinkedIn.

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In today's world of work, career success is about more than doing your job well. It's also about building relationships, demonstrating your value, and making sure the right people know what you can contribute.

In this episode of The Mindset Game® podcast, Vered Kogan speaks with Brian Ahearn, Chief Influence Officer at Influence PEOPLE and faculty member at the Cialdini Institute, about how to take greater ownership of your career and use the science of ethical influence to create more opportunities.

Whether you want to advance in your current organization, explore a new direction, or find your next role, Brian shares practical strategies for building the relationships, credibility, and visibility that can help you stand out and open doors.

In this conversation, you'll learn:
How principles of ethical influence can help you create more opportunities throughout your career
How to build a personal brand that helps others recognize your unique value
How to make a stronger case for a promotion, raise, or new opportunity
How to use LinkedIn and networking to increase your visibility and credibility
To learn more about Brian's work, visit InfluencePeople.biz or connect with him on LinkedIn.

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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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