Podcast Episodes

The AI revolution is underhyped | from TED Talks Daily

The arrival of non-human intelligence is a very big deal, says former Google CEO and chairman Eric Schmidt. In a wide-ranging interview with technologist Bilawal Sidhu, Schmidt makes the case that AI…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

How to change careers and reinvent yourself (w/ Dawn Burrell) | from How to Be a Better Human

Dawn Burrell is a celebrated long jumper, an Olympic athlete, and a chef’s whose cooking made her a semifinalist for a James Beard Award — and these are just a sampling of her many accolades. In this…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Unsolicited Advice: How to get your mojo back at work

Are you feeling overwhelmed, uninspired, or burned out at work? In this special Unsolicited Advice episode, Anne and Frances are getting ready for summer by tackling the importance of rest and the po…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

The rewards of healthy conflict (w/ Master Fixer Amanda Ripley)

Most of us try to avoid conflict, particularly at work. But when done right, conflict can be a tool to strengthen interpersonal bonds and generate better results. In this episode, Anne and Frances te…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

How to lead your team through crisis

When your organization is bending under the weight of external pressures, it can be difficult to lead your team with strength and clarity. In this episode, Anne and Frances guide a caller who is grap…

Published on 3 months ago

How to make friends at work (w/ Master Fixers Kate Moennig & Leisha Hailey of The L Word)

You might know Kate Moennig and Leisha Hailey from their iconic roles as best friends Shane and Alice on The L Word—they’re best friends in real life, too! In this special episode, Anne and Frances t…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Innovation: Coming up with new ideas (Boss Class from The Economist)

A good boss is a rare breed. That’s because running an organisation is hard. It means getting to grips with the world’s most baffling substance: people.

The Economist’s management columnist, Andrew Pa…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

How to say no (from WorkLife with Adam Grant)

In a world filled with requests, many of us are struggling to stay afloat. Even if you’re not a people-pleaser, the desire to maintain a positive reputation can make it hard to turn others down. In t…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Quick Fixes: How to build a strong team fast, embrace conflict, and be an effective middleman

Fixable receives calls and questions from listeners all over the world—including Antarctica! In this Quick Fixes episode, Anne and Frances work to solve three callers’ tricky work problems in under 3…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

How to fix meetings (w/ Master Fixer Priya Parker)

Studies show that companies would benefit from having fewer and better meetings. So how can you turn your workplace gatherings from time-wasters to productivity boosters? In this episode, Anne and Fr…

Published on 4 months ago