October 27th, 2023 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Why are so many of us wrong about so much? From COVID-19 to climate change to the results of elections, millions of us believe things that are simply not true―and act based on these misperceptions. In this interview, I speak to Professor Dannagal Young, one of the world’s foremost social…
27-10-2023 10:59:49
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October 19th, 2023 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Rebecca Heiss, PhD, is an evolutionary biologist and stress physiologist who empowers the current and next generation of leaders to live more, fear(less) lives.  Through her deep understanding of how evolution has shaped our brains in a less than optimal fashion, Dr. Heiss breaks down the barriers that hold us…
19-10-2023 12:14:36
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October 19th, 2023 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
“The quest for happiness is a universal, scientific, fact. We can measure happiness, we can assess it, and we can devise strategies to make ourselves happy and fulfilled human beings.”  This is the assessment of Professor Gad Saad, one of the world’s most sought after experts on psychology, marketing &…
19-10-2023 12:14:37
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October 19th, 2023 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Dr. Stan Tatkin, is a PsyD, MFT, clinician, researcher, and developer of the Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy® (PACT), best-selling author of his most recent book, In Each Other’s Care. And the relationship must have book, Wired for Love and More than 1.7 million people have tuned in to Dr.…
19-10-2023 12:14:38
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October 19th, 2023 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
The Harvard Study of Adult Development is an extraordinary scientific endeavour that began in 1938 and is still going strong. For over eight decades, the study has tracked the same individuals and their families, asking thousands of questions and taking hundreds of measurements—from brain scans to blood work—with the goal…
19-10-2023 12:14:26
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October 19th, 2023 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Professor Zeynep Ton is the driving force behind the Good Jobs movement. She's a leading advocate for excellence in leadership and the creation of 'good jobs' - those that offer a decent wage, dignity, and room for career advancement. She is the author of The Case for Good Jobs and…
19-10-2023 12:14:27
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October 19th, 2023 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Tara Brach, a renowned meditation teacher, psychologist, and author, has long been a beacon of hope and inspiration for countless individuals seeking solace, healing, and spiritual growth. With her profound wisdom and compassionate guidance, Tara has helped people from all walks of life navigate the complexities of the human experience,…
19-10-2023 12:14:28
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October 19th, 2023 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
In our age of digital omnipresence, a discordance has evolved between our ever-connected world and our increasing sense of disconnection. This imbalance, brought about by the saturation of our lives with smartphones and social media, is causing significant disruptions to our brains, and consequently, our lives. Carl D. Marci, MD,…
19-10-2023 12:14:28
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October 19th, 2023 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
What if the greatest salespeople on the planet are the opposite of who you think they are? Everyone sells, every day. It's why the most successful people are better than most at selling themselves, their ideas, or their products. Yet when people hear the word "sales" they think of an…
19-10-2023 12:14:29
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October 19th, 2023 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Laura Gassner Otting is a frequent contributor to Good Morning America, the TODAY Show, Harvard Business Review, and Oprah Daily, Laura’s 30-year resume is defined by her entrepreneurial edge. She served as a Presidential Appointee in Bill Clinton’s White House, helping shape AmeriCorps; left a leadership role at respected national…
19-10-2023 12:14:31
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October 19th, 2023 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
In this interview, I speak to Jud Brewer MD PhD (“Dr. Jud”), one of the world’s foremost experts in habit change, addiction, self-mastery and mindfulness. Dr. Jud has more than 20 years of experience in research and clinic, and we discuss the very fundamentals of building and breaking habits, the…
19-10-2023 12:14:34
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October 19th, 2023 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Work relationships can be hard. The stress of dealing with difficult people dampens our creativity and productivity, degrades our ability to think clearly and make sound decisions, and causes us to disengage. We might lie awake at night worrying, withdraw from work, or react in ways we later regret—rolling our…
19-10-2023 12:14:35
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