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Swayed
by Sarah Osteen
Interviews with a range of experts to explore perspectives on power and influence.
Episodes
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The Four Horsemen of Feedback and How to be a Better Teacher
What is the biggest indicator of teacher success? It is probably not what you are assuming. Listen to my conversation with Scott McCue, Dean of Sposato Graduate School (and my cousin) discuss his experience developing and training teachers. Whether you are in the academic or corporate world, he...
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Sit With Your Own Pain to Be a Better Parent and Other Almost Impossible Ideas
When you realize what your kid’s whining jag or tantrum triggers in you, you are in a much better place to respond. Understanding where your stuff ends and your kid's stuff begins involves slowing down and recognizing your own reaction. Listen to Dr. Rachel Barbanel-Fried (known as Dr. RBF) share...
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Protect Salmon and Whales in the Pacific Northwest by Listening
Morgan Ruff , Snohomish Basin Capital Program Coordinator at Tulalip Tribes, grew up in the Seattle area and has a deep love of the environment. She works with farmers, tribal members, and community members to tackle issues specifically related to salmon protection. Working collaboratively is...
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How to Parent on an 11 Hour Bus Ride in Tanzania
Listen to my conversation with friend and film editor Celia Beasley about her recent 11 month long trip from Madagascar to Columbia with her two children and husband. She shares some powerful insights around giving kids more latitude, using empathy to limit whining, and why riding on a scooter in...
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20 Year Old Peanut Butter is Not a Big Deal and Other Lessons from a Bosnian War Refugee
When the Bosnian War started in 1992 Tijana Dwight was 15 years old and living in Sarajevo. She was uprooted from her home, spent two years in a refugee camp in Slovenia, and ultimately moved to Los Gatos, CA. Her refugee journey reflects her positive perspective, self-reliance, and love of all...
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The Farther Up You Go The Less You Get
We’re talking about feedback. Listen to difficult conversations expert and executive coach Debbie Goldstein discuss the power of coaching. Despite the fact that she doesn’t like being introduced as an expert or a master coach she is incredibly adept at listening closely to executives and students...
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What Does it Really Mean to Speak With Impact?
Rather than focusing on “presence” and “confidence”, speaking expert Scott Stiefvater explains that when your intent is to be in service to the listener you are better able to connect than when trying to protect your own ego. Consider ideas like the fact that listeners are much less concerned…
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Empathy is Good for the Bottom Line
We’ve been getting empathy wrong. If used well empathy can improve the ROI on marketing and communications, employee retention, the brand, ability to connect with customers, and recruiting numbers to name a few. Listen to my conversation with Michael Ventura, CEO of the design and strategy studio...
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26,000 Women Fight Impending Sense of Doom
Listen to Nina Lorez Collins, Author and Founder of the Group “What Would Virginia Woolf Do?” share her story of creating a group now comprised of 26,000 women over 40. Learn about the power of normalization and honesty to help bring people together. Consider the concept of “reinvention” as…
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Want to Address the UN Global Goals? Wonder, Wander, and Wallow.
What do Patagonia, BlackRock, and Campbell’s Soup have in common? What are the benefits of creating social value for your bottom line and clients? Listen to Cheryl Kiser of the Lewis Institute at Babson College discuss the power and benefits of social innovations, What it means to be “Flevegan”,...
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Telling Dirty Jokes Might Improve Performance for Elite Skiers
Listen to the stories of top ski coach and former member of the US ski team, Chris Marchetti, to learn why some skiers rise above the rest and how he tailors his coaching style to reflect the specific needs of the skier. Hear why gold metal Olympian Jonny Moseley might have made a bigger impact...
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This is Your Brain on Love. Psychologist Dr. Sarah Sarkis Explain The Science and Influence of Love.
What do passionate love and cocaine have in common and what is the difference between the way our brain responds in love versus hate? What is happening chemically when we are “falling in love” and why can we exist on almost no sleep and a piece of pizza for four days when experiencing passionate...
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A Leadership Expert and Business School Professor Shares Insights on the Influence and Problems of Creativity within Organizations.
Discover why experts get lazy regarding creativity and why creatives and non-conformists within organizations are often not welcomed with open arms. Listen to a thought leader share examples and insights of organizations who are getting it right (Trader Joe’s is on to something). Bio: Professor...
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The Power of Confidence and Risk-Taking for a Rising Executive
Listen to the path of Sarah Kuberry Martino, SVP of Product Management for Accolade. While she demonstrates a tough and "get sh!t done" attitude, get a glimpse of the kind and selfless side of a woman who loves developing other people (hint: I make her a tiny bit teary). Bio: Sarah Kuberry…
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One Woman's Mission to Change a Culture Through Anti-Violence
Learn what happens when East Palo Alto, a city full of culture and love, was hit by a crack cocaine epidemic and the technology boom at the same time. Hear one woman’s evolution working in an anti-violence program in San Francisco and her journey to name a conference room after a woman of color....
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A Video Producer Living with MS Works to Build Community and Fight the Loneliness Associated with the Disease.
Episode 4: Kate Milliken Listen to the inspiring story of a video producer living with MS who is working to positively impact the mental effects of the disease. You can also listen to me gush about how cool she was in elementary school. Bio: For five years, Kate Milliken was immersed in the...
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A Former Criminal Prosecutor Impacts Mass Incarceration
Learn how mass incarceration can be positively impacted when you “re-route” a win and change the mind-set of criminal prosecutors. Consider how the most powerful form of influence may be to change the way success is measured. Bio: Adam J. Foss, Executive Director of Prosecutor Impact, is a former...
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The Power of Jui Jitsu for a 17 Year Champion
Discover why you should be terrified of anyone with the nickname “the sleeper” and how successful long-term professional athletes in the world of Jiu Jitsu must become chameleons over time. Bio: Cindy Hales is the head instructor at Gracie Barra BJJ. She is a black belt and a Member of the…
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A Surgical Oncologist’s Perspective on How to Empower Patients
Learn why it’s better to get bad news about your health when you have your clothes on and gather one surgical oncologist’s perspective on how to help patients make the best decisions for their health. Bio: Dr. Osteen is a retired surgical oncologist with the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and...
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Interviews with a range of experts to explore perspectives on power and influence.
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Swayed is created and hosted by Sarah Osteen.
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