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EPISODE · Jun 10, 2026 · 40 MIN

107. Stop Talking Yourself Out of Opportunities You've Earned: The #1 Secret from Behavior Change Expert Nir Eyal

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

What really drives your executive presence, career decisions, and ability to influence the people around you? No, it’s not talent, effort, or strategy. It's your beliefs. In this episode, Melody talks with Nir Eyal, a globally recognized authority on behavior change and human potential, about his new book, Beyond Belief. You’ll Discover:The critical difference between a fact, a belief, and faith Beware: positive thinking and manifestation can make you less likely to achieve your goals – here’s whyEngineer your own luck and draw promotions, plum projects, and more TO youOne question Nir asks himself that stops a limiting belief in its tracks About Nir EyalNir Eyal is a globally recognized authority on behavior change and human potential. He is the New York Times bestselling author of the international bestsellers Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life, which have sold over one million copies in more than 30 languages. His third book, Beyond Belief: The Science-Backed Way to Stop Limiting Yourself and Achieve Breakthrough Results, became an instant New York Times best-seller and reveals how to identify and replace the hidden beliefs that define our limits. https://www.nirandfar.com/ Top of Mind & Tapped for MoreLIVE VIRTUAL EVENT July 15th @ 5pm EThttps://melodywilding.com/training/Connect 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

What really drives your executive presence, career decisions, and ability to influence the people around you? No, it’s not talent, effort, or strategy. It's your beliefs. In this episode, Melody talks with Nir Eyal, a globally recognized authority on behavior change and human potential, about his new book, Beyond Belief. You’ll Discover: The critical difference between a fact, a belief, and faith Beware: positive thinking and manifestation can make you less likely to achieve your g...

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