Podcast Episodes

Effortless Influence: How Jane Birkin Rewrote the Rules of Reinvention with Marisa Meltzer

Season 19 Episode 276

In this episode of Leave Your Mark, I sit down again with New York Times bestselling author Marisa Meltzer to talk about her new book, IT GIRL — the first comprehensive biography of Jane Birkin, actr…

Published on 11 hours ago

Focused, Not Frenzied: Amanda Goetz on Escaping Toxic Grit and Redefining Ambition

Season 19 Episode 275

In a world that rewards busyness, focus has become a radical act. Amanda Goetz — 2x founder, 4x CMO, and author of Toxic Grit — joins me to unpack why our obsession with doing it all is costing us wh…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Introducing Polyworking: Build a Brand of Self, Not a Brand of Tasks

Season 19 Episode 274

In a world where everyone’s juggling side hustles, creative projects, and career pivots, how do you stay recognizable — and not just busy?

This week on Leave Your Mark, we’re diving into polyworking,…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Jimmy Kimmel’s Case and the Truth About Free Speech at Work with Employment Lawyer Peter Rahbar

Season 18 Episode 273

Where does free speech really end when it comes to your job? In this episode of Leave Your Mark, I sit down with Peter Rahbar, employment lawyer and founder of The Rahbar Group, to break down the tri…

Published on 1 month ago

Gen Z’s Workplace Crisis: When Mom Calls Your Boss

Season 18 Episode 272

In this episode of Leave Your Mark, I dig into a survey that honestly horrified me: 77% of Gen Z job seekers have brought a parent to an interview, and nearly half admit their parents regularly speak…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Reframing Manipulative: Jenny Wood on Turning Taboo Traits Into Superpowers

Season 18 Episode 271

Most of us were raised to believe being manipulative is a career killer. Jenny Wood says it’s the opposite—if you reframe it. In her New York Times bestseller Wild Courage, the former Google exec arg…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Act As If: The Psychology of Stepping Forward Before You’re Ready

Season 18 Episode 270

Why do some people move ahead even when they’re underprepared — while others hold back until they’re overprepared? The secret often comes down to a simple mindset shift: act as if. In this episode, I…

Published on 2 months ago

Quiet Cracking Explained: The Newest Workplace Buzzword You Can’t Ignore

Season 18 Episode 269

What happens when employees don’t quit—but instead break quietly on the inside? Welcome to quiet cracking, the hidden crisis of the modern workplace. In this 15-minute deep dive, I trace how we got h…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

The Rise of the “Mean Boss” and What It Means for You

Season 18 Episode 268

The pandemic made the “nice boss” the gold standard—leaders who prioritized empathy, flexibility, and understanding. But as Forbes Senior Contributor Caroline Castrillon reports, that era is ending. …

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

How to Write a Cult Novel: Christopher J. Yates on His Bestselling Dark Academia Thrillers

Season 18 Episode 267

What makes a novel go from page-turner to cult classic? Aspiring novelists: This one’s for you. In this episode of Leave Your Mark, I sit down with Christopher J. Yates, a British-American novelist k…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago