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The Deciding Factor by Edward Jones

by Edward Jones

How do we make the right decisions during the most pivotal moments of our lives? Behavioral Scientist Zarak Khan explores the psychology and emotions that influence the decisions we make when our lives are changing — from experiencing a layoff to facing a divorce to starting a business. Through conversations with psychologists, best-selling authors, entrepreneurs, life coaches and people who’ve lived through major life transitions, The Deciding Factor helps us navigate these moments and make better decisions when it matters most. Look for bonus episodes featuring Edward Jones financial experts offering practical financial planning guidance for major life transitions. Presented by Edward Jones. New episodes every other week.

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Episodes

  1. Betting on Yourself: The Psychology of the Leap with Morgan DeBaun, founder and CEO of Blavity Inc.

    What drives some people to leave the safety of a steady paycheck and pursue the dream of becoming an entrepreneur? Are some people born to be founders? How do successful business owners overcome self-doubt, rejection and fear and move forward when things get tough? Behavioral scientist Zarak Khan...

  2. Planning Your Exit: The Financial Questions Founders Should Ask Before Selling a Business

    For many founders, up to 90% of their net worth is tied up in their company, making their exit the biggest financial decision of their lives. Given what’s at stake, you don’t want to miss this bonus episode of The Deciding Factor, where Edward Jones strategist Zach Gildehaus joins host Zarak Khan...

  3. Legacy and Letting Go: The Human Side of Selling a Family Business with Professor Peter Boumgarden

    Selling a business is hard enough. But when it’s a family business, letting go is a whole different story. The Deciding Factor host Zarak Khan and his guests explore how founders and their families can successfully exit a business, without letting family drama get in the way. Zarak is first…

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  4. The Post-Layoff Financial Survival Guide with Edward Jones' Facundo Abraham

    A sudden layoff can leave your head spinning, but this is the time you really need to make smart financial decisions. Should you touch your 401(k)? Which health insurance options make sense? In this bonus episode of The Deciding Factor, Edward Jones senior analyst Facundo Abraham joins host Zarak...

  5. Laid Off: How to Bounce Back Better Than Ever with Steve Jaffe, author of The Layoff Journey

    How do we move forward after a layoff? It’s a question that tens of thousands of people are asking themselves every day, and the emotional pain is real. In this debut episode of The Deciding Factor, behavioral scientist Zarak Khan explores the emotional fallout of a layoff and the seemingly…

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    How do we make the right decisions during the most pivotal moments of our lives? Behavioral Scientist Zarak Khan explores the psychology and emotions that influence the decisions we make when our lives are changing — from experiencing a layoff to facing a divorce to starting a business. Through...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

How do we make the right decisions during the most pivotal moments of our lives?

Behavioral Scientist Zarak Khan explores the psychology and emotions that influence the decisions we make when our lives are changing — from experiencing a layoff to facing a divorce to starting a business. Through conversations with psychologists, best-selling authors, entrepreneurs, life coaches and people who’ve lived through major life transitions, The Deciding Factor helps us navigate these moments and make better decisions when it matters most.

Look for bonus episodes featuring Edward Jones financial experts offering practical financial planning guidance for major life transitions.

Presented by Edward Jones. New episodes every other week.

HOSTED BY

Edward Jones

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How do we make the right decisions during the most pivotal moments of our lives? Behavioral Scientist Zarak Khan explores the psychology and emotions that influence the decisions we make when our lives are changing — from experiencing a layoff to facing a divorce to starting a business. Through...

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