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Influence Every Day

by Dr. Ed Tori

Do you want to get to the next level in your communication? To turn everyday moments into impactful and unforgettable change agents? The Influence Every Day Show is for you if you're ready to level up every relationship you have. Dr. Tori shares his expertise in influence, persuasion, rapport and behavior change each week - small tweaks to your day-to-day interactions that will influence for good. Follow along on Instagram @ed.tori

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Episodes

  1. 074 Speaking From Experience - 3 Near-Miss Public Speaking Disasters

    Episode 074 Speaking From Experience 3 Near-Miss Public Speaking Disasters TL;DR Three times, the event changed underneath me minutes before I spoke. A 15-minute talk became an hour for a completely different audience. A 40-minute keynote shrank to seven. And a text arrived that no speaker wants…

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  2. 073 The Room is More Important Than the Rule

    The Room Is More Important Than the Rule The Influence Every Day Show with Dr. Ed Tori - Episode 073 Before you rehearse what you're going to say in your next hard conversation, ask a different question: what has the room already decided? Dr. Tori has been running back-to-back (Not So) Difficult...

  3. 072 Nervous Before A Talk? Advice To A Friend

    Episode 072 Nervous Before A Talk? Advice To A Friend The Influence Every Day Show with Dr. Ed Tori Several months ago a colleague and friend reached out. She was about to appear as a guest speaker on a webinar and she was, in her words, incredibly anxious. Her email said something close to this:...

  4. 071 They Didn't Steal Your Idea - It Was Cryptomnesia

    071 They Didn't Steal Your Idea - It Was Cryptomnesia The Influence Every Day Show with Dr. Tori Someone took credit for your work. Before you settle on a verdict, Dr. Tori has a confession - and a video from a fifth-grade play in the 1980s that dismantled his favorite origin story. It starts on...

  5. 070 Pizzeria Booth Leadership - Prospect and Refuge

    Episode 070 - Pizzeria Booth Leadership: Prospect and Refuge The Influence Every Day Show with Dr. Ed Tori Architects design spaces for two things — prospect, the ability to see what's coming, and refuge, the sense of being sheltered. Spaces that feel right have both. The ones that feel wrong are...

  6. 069 For Want of a Package

    Episode 069 For Want of a Package The Influence Every Day Show with Dr. Ed Tori A package arrived on my doorstep. Ordinary. Forgettable. Until it wasn’t. In this episode, I share a moment of unexpected awe triggered by something most of us barely notice anymore. A cardboard box. A doorbell. A...

  7. 068 Time for Attention

    Episode 068 - Time for Attention Influence Every Day Show with Dr. Ed Tori We often hear that time is our scarcest non-renewable resource. This episode challenges that assumption. While time is finite, it is not the true constraint shaping our lives, our relationships, or our outcomes. The real...

  8. 067 Taken For Borrowed

    Episode 067 - Taken For Borrowed The Influence Every Day Show with Dr. Ed Tori There’s a quiet danger in the most stable parts of our lives. Not danger in the obvious sense—but danger in the way stability slips beneath our awareness. The way the most essential things become invisible precisely...

  9. 066 Buts of Steel - 2 Small Words That Shape Every Conversation

    066 Buts of Steel: The Small Words That Quietly Shape Every Conversation The Influence Every Day Show with Dr. Ed Tori In the 1980s, there was a workout show called Buns of Steel—but today’s episode isn’t about glutes. It’s about something far more important to your influence, your relationships,...

  10. 065 Spiritual Math and the Nate Jones Effect

    Episode 065 - Spiritual Math and the Nate Jones Effect What if the good you do doesn’t stop when you do it? In this episode, Dr. Ed Tori reflects on a powerful discovery: a newspaper article from 1995 that his late mother had saved - a story about his college t-shirt fundraisers that raised...

  11. 064 Solace in the Lost and Found

    Episode 064 - Solace in the Lost & Found The Influence Every Day Show with Dr. Ed Tori Show Notes Loss changes the rhythm of life. It reshapes conversations, rewires memories, and redefines silence. But hidden inside grief is often a quiet invitation - to carry forward what was best in the one...

  12. 063 The Social Media Post I Was Too Scared To Send

    Here are the compelling show notes for Episode 063 – “The Social Media Post I Was Too Scared to Post” of The Influence Every Day Show with Dr. Ed Tori. These are designed to stand alone—providing value even if someone never hits play. 🎙️ EPISODE 063: The Social Media Post I Was Too Scared to…

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  13. 062 One Thing and Your Week Will Be Totally Different

    Episode 062: One Thought That Could Change Your Entire Week The Influence Every Day Show with Dr. Ed Tori What if your week could be transformed by one simple mental shift? In this episode, Dr. Ed Tori poses a deceptively powerful question: “How different would your week be if you pretended...

  14. 061 Don't Underestimate That Merch - It's More Than A Gift

    Episode 061 – Don’t Underestimate That Merch: It’s More Than a Gift The Influence Every Day Show with Dr. Ed Tori Ever found yourself having a vivid memory or insight for no obvious reason? In this episode, Dr. Ed Tori shares a moment at a red light that turned into a masterclass on non-conscious...

  15. 060 Conversation - Making An A-- of Yourself During Small Talk

    Here’s a draft of compelling show notes for episode 060 based on your transcript: 060 – Making an A– of Yourself During Small Talk The Influence Every Day Show with Dr. Ed Tori Small talk is deeply misunderstood. It’s often labeled as fake, pointless, or awkward - but what if those beliefs are…

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  16. 059 Conversation - Nearby But Not Yet Engaged

    Episode 059: Conversation - Nearby But Not Yet Engaged The Influence Every Day Show with Dr. Tori Influence begins before a single word is spoken. Your presence, actions, and energy in the “nearby but not engaged” space are already shaping how others perceive you. This often-overlooked stage of...

  17. 058 Roll Up Your Sleeves and Dig In To The Context

    Here are compelling show notes for episode 058 of The Influence Every Day Show: Episode 058 – Roll Up Your Sleeves and Dig Into the Context The Influence Every Day Show with Dr. Ed Tori When we strip away context, we strip away meaning - and often, we misjudge what’s in front of us. In this...

  18. 057 Stop Trying To Change Your Emotions With Other Emotions

    Episode 057 - Stop Trying to Change Your Emotions With Other Emotions The Influence Every Day Show with Dr. Tori When you’re stuck in a spiral of self-judgment, regret, or overwhelm, the typical advice is to feel something different - to force your way into gratitude, joy, or peace. But here’s…

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  19. 056 Bruh That Hits Different

    056 - Bruh, That Hits Different The Influence Every Day Show with Dr. Ed Tori Why What You Hear Isn’t Just About What’s Said Ever notice how two people can hear the exact same thing - and walk away with totally different interpretations? It’s not just about who you’re listening to. It’s about…

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  20. 055 That Moment the Light Comes On

    Episode 055 – That Moment the Light Comes On The Influence Every Day Show with Dr. Ed Tori There’s a reason people run back to their comfort zone. The darkness is familiar. Safe. Predictable. But what if the pain you feel when the light comes on isn’t a signal to retreat—but an invitation to...

  21. 054 No Amount of Guilt - No Amount of Worry

    Certainly. Here’s a set of compelling show notes for your episode: 054 No Amount of Guilt. No Amount of Worry. Episode 054 - Influence Every Day with Dr. Ed Tori “No amount of guilt can change the past. No amount of worry can change the future.” So why do we keep living in both? In this episode,...

  22. 053 Time and People - Ambient Influence and Deliberate Impact

    Episode 053: Time and People – Ambient Influence & Deliberate Impact The Insight You Didn’t Know You Needed: There’s a massive difference between the people you spend time with and the time you spend with people. One shapes who you’re becoming. The other shapes how others become after…

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  23. 052 It Starts Long Before You Show Up

    🎙️ Episode 052 – It Starts Long Before You Show Up The Influence Every Day Show with Dr. Ed Tori What shows up when you show up? In today’s reflective and practical episode, Dr. Ed Tori breaks down a principle that quietly governs every great interaction, relationship, and result: 👉 It starts...

  24. 051 A Short Reflection On Time and Gratitude

    Episode 051: A Short Rambling on Time and Gratitude The Influence Every Day Show with Dr. Ed Tori 🕰️ What if time isn’t just something you spend… but something you shape? In this unscripted, heartfelt episode, Dr. Ed Tori reflects on how we experience time—not just in fleeting moments, but in...

  25. 050 Three Times We See Better Without Looking

    🎙️ Episode 050 — Three Times We See Better Without Looking The Influence Every Day Show with Dr. Ed Tori ---- “When we change the way we see things, the things we see change.” — Max Planck Sometimes, the key to seeing more clearly… is to stop looking so hard. In this episode, Dr. Ed Tori…

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  26. 049 Acres of Diamonds

    🎙️ Episode 049 – Acres of Diamonds: The Life-Changing Wealth Hiding in Plain Sight The Influence Every Day Show with Dr. Ed Tori What if the treasure you’ve been searching for… is already under your feet? In this episode, Dr. Ed Tori shares one of the most enduring—and surprisingly…

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  27. 048 Triggered On Purpose - How To Use Everyday Items To Induce Change

    Triggered On Purpose: How to Use Everyday Items to Induce Change 🎙️ Episode 048 – The Influence Every Day Show with Dr. Ed Tori Have you ever wondered why some ideas stick while others fade? Or why a simple phrase or object can instantly bring a thought to mind? In this episode, Dr. Ed Tori...

  28. 047 When Doubt Becomes Drive

    Show Notes for Episode 047: “When Doubt Becomes Drive” The Influence Every Day Show with Dr. Ed Tori Episode Overview: Have you ever been told you can’t do something? That you won’t succeed? Maybe it was a teacher, a boss, a family member—someone who, intentionally or not, planted a seed of doubt...

  29. 046 Advocating In Rooms You Don't Even Know Exist

    046 Advocate for Others in Rooms They Don’t Know Even Exist The Influence Every Day Show with Dr. Ed Tori Summary What does it mean to have someone advocate for you when you’re not in the room? In this episode, Dr. Ed Tori shares a personal story from high school when he worked at Chick-fil-A—a...

  30. 045 Out of Sight and Unforgettable

    Out of Sight and Unforgettable The Influence Every Day Show with Dr. Ed Tori Episode 045 Does absence make the heart grow fonder, or do people simply forget you when you’re gone? Both can be true—but what determines the difference? This episode explores what makes someone truly unforgettable.…

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  31. 044 5 Shifts in Under 5 Minutes - You Can Thank Me Later

    5 Shifts in Under 5 Minutes—You Can Thank Me Later The Influence Every Day Show with Dr. Ed Tori Episode 044 Imagine walking into your next meeting, conversation, or challenge already operating at your best—more energized, clearer in thought, and ready to influence with impact. The good news? You...

  32. 043 Are Your Priorities Bass Ackwards? Cart Before The Horse

    Show Notes for Episode 043: Are Your Priorities Bass Ackwards? Welcome to The Influence Every Day Show with Dr. Ed Tori, where we focus on making every day better and influencing for good. Ever heard of putting the cart before the horse? In this episode, Dr. Tori tackles how we often get our...

  33. 042 Blameworthy Modesty and Harmful Humility

    Episode 042 Blameworthy Modesty and Harmful Humility Host: Dr. Ed Tori, The Influence Every Day Show Episode Overview: Dr. Ed Tori explores the fine line between virtues and vices when it comes to humility and modesty. While often celebrated as noble traits, they can sometimes become...

  34. 041 Behavior Change - Beware of this Slippery Slope

    Episode 041 - Behavior Change: Beware of the Actual Slippery Slope The Influence Every Day Show with Dr. Tori Small compromises often pave the way for major setbacks, particularly in the realm of personal growth and habit formation. This episode highlights the subtle yet powerful phenomenon of...

  35. 040 Time for a Bump - I Reminisce I Reminisce

    040 Time for a Bump... I Reminisce, I Reminisce Unlock the Secret to Deeper Connections: The Reminiscence Bump What if the key to transforming your most important relationships lies hidden in the science of memory? Between the ages of 10 and 30, your brain stored some of its most vivid and...

  36. 039 Responses vs Responsiveness

    039 Responses vs Responsiveness Episode Summary Quick reactions might feel efficient, but are they building the trust and understanding you need in your personal and professional relationships? There’s a powerful difference between responding and being truly responsive—and it can make or break…

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  37. 038 The Power of a Full-Body Wag - Changing Your State in Seconds

    038 The Power of a Full-Body Wag – Changing Your State in Seconds Episode Summary What if a quick video or photo could instantly change your mood and help you show up as your best self? In this episode, Dr. Ed Tori explores the science behind personal mementos—like the photos and knickknacks some...

  38. 037 A Pickup Artist, a Hypnotist, and a Social Psychologist Walk Into a Hospital

    Episode 037: A Pickup Artist, a Hypnotist, and a Social Psychologist Walk Into a Hospital Welcome to The Influence Every Day Show with Dr. Ed Tori, where we make every day better by influencing for good. Episode Summary: What happens when a pickup artist, a hypnotist, and a social psychologist…

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  39. 036 The Opposite of Gratitude

    Episode 036: The Opposite of Gratitude The Influence Every Day Show with Dr. Ed Tori Episode Summary: In this episode, Dr. Ed Tori takes a counterintuitive look at gratitude by exploring its opposites and absences. While gratitude is often celebrated—especially during holidays and moments of...

  40. 035 Why Influence - Why Now

    Episode 035 – “Why Influence? Why Now?” Influence Every Day Show Host: Dr. Ed Tori Welcome to The Influence Every Day Show with Dr. Ed Tori! In this compelling episode, Dr. Tori explores the powerful why behind his mission to help good people influence for good. Drawing from decades of…

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  41. 034 Waking Up Dead - The Nobel Prize for Pattern Interrupts

    Episode 034: Waking Up Dead - The Nobel Prize for Pattern Interrupts Welcome to The Influence Every Day Show with Dr. Ed Tori! In this episode, Dr. Ed Tori explores the transformative power of pattern interrupts and how they can inspire profound change in our lives. Using the compelling story of...

  42. 033 Remarkable

    Episode 033 - "Remarkable" In today’s episode of The Influence Every Day Show, Dr. Ed Tori explores the power of recognizing the remarkable actions of others. When we notice someone doing something extraordinary, we face a choice: stay silent, acknowledge it internally, or truly amplify it. Dr....

  43. 032 Credit Is Infinitely Divisible

    Episode 032: Credit Is Infinitely Divisible Have you ever worked with someone who never gave credit where it was due? How did it feel? In this episode, we dive into a powerful idea: Credit is infinitely divisible. Sharing credit doesn’t take anything away from you—it only strengthens your team,...

  44. 031 Sometimes Actions Think Louder Than Thoughts

    Episode 031 - Sometimes…Actions Think Louder Than Thoughts The Influence Every Day Show with Dr. Ed Tori Episode Overview: In this episode, Dr. Ed Tori dives into an unconventional but powerful perspective on change: that actions can shape our thoughts, sometimes more profoundly than the reverse....

  45. 030 Don't Work The Room - Do This Instead

    Episode 030: Networking - Don’t Work the Room, Do This Instead Welcome back to The Influence Every Day Show with Dr. Ed Tori! In this episode, Dr. Tori breaks down the common misconception of “working the room” at networking events and shares his refreshing, service-oriented approach instead. He...

  46. 029 If You Want To Be Engaging... Bounce

    Episode 029: If You Want To Be Engaging… Bounce The Influence Every Day Show with Dr. Ed Tori In this episode of The Influence Every Day Show, Dr. Ed Tori reveals a powerful technique to keep your audience engaged, whether you're giving a keynote, leading a meeting, or having a one-on-one...

  47. 028 Parents Crying in the Hair Salon - Wait... What?!

    Episode 028: Parents Crying in the Hair Salon – Wait... What?! The Influence Every Day Show with Dr. Ed Tori In this compelling episode, Dr. Tori dives deep into an unexpected revelation shared by a hairdresser: parents are increasingly shedding tears while watching their children in the...

  48. 027 How A Crime Scene Can Transform Your Relationships

    How a Crime Scene Can Transform Your Relationships Host: Dr. Ed Tori Podcast: Influence Every Day Episode: 027 Episode Summary: In this episode, Dr. Ed Tori explores how a key forensic principle—Locard's Principle, also known as the "exchange principle"—can radically change the way we view our...

  49. 026 Influence Is Inert, But It's Never Neutral

    Influence Every Day - Episode 026: Influence is Inert, But It's Never Neutral Episode Summary: In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Ed Tori delves into the often misunderstood concept of influence, challenging the common perception that intentional influence is inherently manipulative or...

  50. 025 Your Planning is More Important Than Your Plan

    Your Planning is More Important Than Your Plan Episode Summary: In this episode of the Influence Every Day show, Dr. Ed Tori dives into the critical difference between having a plan and the act of planning. Inspired by famous quotes from Mike Tyson and Prussian Field Marshal Helmut von Moltke…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Do you want to get to the next level in your communication? To turn everyday moments into impactful and unforgettable change agents? The Influence Every Day Show is for you if you're ready to level up every relationship you have. Dr. Tori shares his expertise in influence, persuasion, rapport and behavior change each week - small tweaks to your day-to-day interactions that will influence for good. Follow along on Instagram @ed.tori

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