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EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 39 MIN

104. Fear of the Unknown: Better Career Decisions in Uncertain Times with Simone Stolzoff

from Psychology at Work | Career Success, Leadership, Communication Skills · host Melody Wilding, LMSW

How do you deal with uncertainty at a time when our careers and work have never felt less certain? Melody sits down with journalist Simone Stolzoff to talk about his brand new book How to Not Know and how to stop letting anxiety about the unknown dictate your decisions. You’ll Discover: The #1 reason your tolerance for uncertainty is getting worse (and it has nothing to do with stress or your job)How to identify which of three “certainty traps” is holding you back from career opportunitiesThe surprising thing smart people do that makes professional uncertainty so much worseOne question that cuts through analysis paralysis faster than any pro/con list ever willAbout SimoneSimone Stolzoff is a journalist and author from San Francisco. His work has been featured in The New York Times, The Atlantic, and on the TED stage. His debut book, The Good Enough Job, was translated into over a dozen languages. https://simonestolzoff.com/ https://melodywilding.com/summitConnect with Melody:FREE NEWSLETTER: Psychology at Work WeeklyGet on the Waitlist for Speak Like a Senior Leader™Get on the Waitlist for Lead from WithinGet Melody's new book, Managing Up

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How do you deal with uncertainty at a time when our careers and work have never felt less certain? Melody sits down with journalist Simone Stolzoff to talk about his brand new book How to Not Know and how to stop letting anxiety about the unknown dictate your decisions. You’ll Discover: The #1 reason your tolerance for uncertainty is getting worse (and it has nothing to do with stress or your job)How to identify which of three “certainty traps” is holding you back from career oppo...

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