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Time to Reset
by Penny Zenker
In a world full of challenges, complexity, and distractions, Time to Reset is your guide to tackling any obstacle with clarity, focus, and a fresh perspective. Join your host, 2 times #1 best-selling author and international keynote speaker, Penny Zenker. Each episode offers actionable strategies, inspiring stories, and practical insights for time management tips, innovation strategies, leadership lessons, problem-solving, business growth, and more. Take this Time to Reset.
Episodes
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From Reaction To Choice: The Inner Reset With Pauline Nguyen
What if the biggest shift in your leadership doesn't start with a new strategy, but with you? In this episode of Time to Reset, Penny Zenker sits down with award-winning entrepreneur, international speaker, and executive coach Pauline Nguyen to explore what it means to move from reacting to...
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Are You Addicted to Distraction? How to Take Back Your Focus
Are you addicted to distraction? Do you constantly check your phone, struggle to stay focused, or feel like your attention is no longer under your control? In this solo episode of Time to Reset, Penny Zenker explores why we're becoming addicted to distraction, how our phones are shaping our…
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Staying Calm Under Pressure: Leadership Tools With Sara Wegwitz
What happens to your leadership when the pressure rises? When emotions run high, personalities collide, or uncertainty takes over, people look to the leader for cues about how to respond. And as resilience educator and leadership facilitator Sara Wegwitz explains, calm is contagious. In this...
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Burnout Isn’t Just About Workload: 3 Warning Signs You Need a Reset
What if burnout isn’t simply a workload problem? We often blame burnout on too much work, constant change, AI, limited resources, or the pressure to do more with less. But in this solo episode of Time to Reset, Penny Zenker challenges that assumption and explores why some people can move through...
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Why Redefining Success Is The Key To Burnout Prevention With Meghan French Dunbar
What if the definition of success you’ve been chasing isn’t actually yours? For many high achievers, success becomes a never-ending pursuit of the next promotion, bigger goal, higher income, or greater recognition. But when achievement starts costing you your health, relationships, time, and joy,...
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Are We Really Connected?
We’re more connected than ever. We have followers, downloads, views, emails, messages, and endless ways to reach one another. But are those connections actually meaningful? In this solo episode of Take Back Time: Time to Reset, Penny Zenker reflects on a question she’s been asking herself about…
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Aligning Executive Leadership For Operational Excellence With John J. Murphy
Your team can be productive, efficient, and incredibly busy—and still be focused on the wrong things. In this episode of Time to Reset, Penny Zenker sits down with John J. Murphy, global authority on change mastery, operational excellence, and leadership, to explore why leadership alignment is...
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Stop Deflecting Compliments: Learn to Receive
Why is it so hard to simply accept a compliment? Someone tells you that you did a great job, that you look great, or that they appreciate you, and suddenly you're explaining it away, minimizing it, or deflecting the attention. In this short episode of Time to Reset, Penny Zenker explores why...
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The Psychology Of Leadership: Why Top Leaders Choose Mastery Over Results With Sébastien Page
What separates exceptional leaders from everyone else? It's not talent. It's not intelligence. And it's not working harder. In this episode of Time to Reset, Penny Zenker sits down with Sébastien Page, Chief Investment Officer at T. Rowe Price and author of The Psychology of Leadership, to…
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How to Prepare for Conversations without Sounding Scripted
Scripts can help you prepare for a presentation, sales conversation, negotiation, or difficult conversation. But when you become too dependent on getting every word right, you can lose the one thing that matters most: connection. In this solo episode of Time to Reset Penny Zenker explores how to...
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Transforming Workplace Culture With The “Yes, And” Mindset With Avish Parashar
What if the biggest threat to your team isn't resistance to change—it's apathy? In this episode of Time to Reset, Penny Zenker sits down with keynote speaker, improv expert, and bestselling author Avish Parashar to explore how the simple phrase "Yes, And" can transform leadership, communication,...
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How Great Leaders Make People Feel Valued | Small Actions That Build Trust & Engagement
How do great leaders make employees feel valued? What increases employee engagement without spending more money? How can leaders create stronger workplace culture through everyday interactions? In this episode of Time to Reset, productivity expert and leadership strategist Penny Zenker explores…
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The Future Of Human Capital: Moving Beyond Traditional Performance Reviews With Jacob Chase
Most companies measure financial performance with precision—but struggle to measure the true value of their people. In this episode of Time to Reset, Penny Zenker sits down with entrepreneur and former Wall Street investment banker Jacob D. Chase, founder of The INFIN, to explore a new approach…
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AI Isn't Your Expert - It's Your Teammate
AI can write, code, brainstorm, organize, and solve problems faster than ever—but that doesn't mean it's always right. In this solo episode of Time to Reset, Penny Zenker shares hard-earned lessons from building real AI-powered projects using Claude and ChatGPT. She explains why treating AI like…
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Helping a Functional Alcoholic: Strategic Ways To Influence Change With Amber Hollingsworth
In this episode of Time to Reset, Penny Zenker sits down with addiction expert Amber Hollingsworth, founder of Put the Shovel Down, to discuss functional alcoholism, denial, and the communication strategies that actually help someone change. Rather than relying on confrontation, blame, or…
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What Options Are You Missing? The Hidden Blind Spots Behind Better Decision Making
Why do smart people make poor decisions? Often, it's not because they lack intelligence. It's because they're only seeing one version of the problem. In this solo episode of Time to Reset, Focusologist Penny Zenker explores how our experiences, assumptions, beliefs, and pressure shape what we...
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Breakthrough Leadership: The 3 Controllables You Need to Master With Brian Biro
What separates breakthrough leaders from everyone else? In this episode of the Time to Reset Podcast, Penny Zenker sits down with renowned leadership expert and motivational speaker Brian Biro, known as America's Breakthrough Speaker, to explore the mindset shifts that create extraordinary…
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Take Back Control: The Hidden Power of Focus to Reset Your Mind
What if the biggest thing holding you back isn't your circumstances—it's where your attention is? In this solo episode of Time to Reset, Penny Zenker shares one of her most memorable keynote moments, revealing how our focus shapes our emotions, behaviors, and results. Through a simple audience...
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Breaking The Logic Trap: The Multi-Dimensional Power Of Aligned Intuition With Ali Sweeney
What if the answers you’re searching for aren’t found through logic alone? In this episode of the Time to Reset podcast, Penny Zenker sits down with intuitive coach and former engineer Ali Sweeney for a powerful conversation about intuition, alignment, emotional awareness, and the hidden ways our...
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Is AI Making Us Dumb? The Surprising Truth About Critical Thinking, Productivity & Human Intelligence
Is AI making us smarter—or slowly making us dependent on technology? In this episode of the Time to Reset Podcast, Penny Zenker explores one of the most important questions facing leaders, professionals, educators, and organizations today: Is AI making us dumb? After a thought-provoking...
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Reset Your Customer Experience: Why Systems Fail Without Human Connection With Barbara Khozam
What’s broken in customer experience today—and why does it feel harder than ever to get real help? In this episode of Time to Reset, customer experience expert Barbara Khozam reveals why businesses are losing customers despite better technology, faster systems, and more automation than ever…
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Inbox Zero Is Dead: What to Do Instead
Is inbox zero actually making you more productive… or just more reactive? In this solo episode of Time to Reset, Penny Zenker challenges one of the biggest productivity myths of the modern workplace: the obsession with clearing your inbox. Penny breaks down why email has become one of the…
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The Purpose Reckoning: How To Anchor Your Team By Redefining Impact In The Future Workplace With Joshua Evans
What does purpose at work really mean—and why are so many people getting it wrong? In this powerful episode of Time to Reset, Penny Zenker sits down with bestselling author and workplace behavior expert Joshua M. Evans to challenge conventional thinking around purpose, engagement, and fulfillment...
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How to Manage Your Emotions Under Pressure | Shift Your State & Stay Calm
What if the key to better decisions, stronger relationships, and less stress was learning how to manage your emotional state in the moment? In this solo episode of Time to Reset, Penny Zenker explores practical techniques for emotional regulation, shifting your energy, and responding calmly under...
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Stop Learning, Start Applying: The Performance Platform That Turns Learning Into Applied Skill Mastery With Alex Kutsishin
In this episode, we sit down with Alex, co-founder and CEO of Fuel, to explore why traditional learning methods are failing—and what’s replacing them. With information overload at an all-time high, simply consuming knowledge is no longer enough. The real advantage comes from applying what you…
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The Clarity Compression Effect: How to Focus on What Matters & Eliminate Overwhelm
Feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or stuck in the weeds of your business or life? In this solo episode of Time to Reset, Penny Zenker introduces a powerful concept: The Clarity Compression Effect. Learn how intentionally limiting your time, energy, or resources can actually create sharper…
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Podcasting For Small Business: The Essential Blueprint To Scale Your Authority With Raymond Sidney-Smith
Success in modern entrepreneurship often hinges on your ability to build a "parasocial" bond with your audience, and there is no better medium to achieve this for small businesses than podcasting. Productivity guru and entrepreneur Raymond Sidney-Smith joins the show to share the essential...
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Clarity First: The Hidden Cost of Cognitive Overload (And How to Reset)
Feeling mentally foggy, overwhelmed, or stretched too thin? You’re not alone—and it’s not a lack of discipline. It’s cognitive overload. In this solo episode of Time to Reset, Penny Zenker breaks down why constant inputs are draining your energy, slowing your decisions, and leading to burnout.…
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The 3 Buckets For LinkedIn Sales Success And AI Prospecting With Brynne Tillman
Are you frustrated by the ever-changing LinkedIn algorithm and feeling like your content isn't reaching your connections? Today, Penny Zenker hits LinkedIn sales expert Brynne Tillman, CEO of Social Sales Link and co-author of The LinkedIn Edge, with the hard questions about what's actually…
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Are You Lost in the Doing? How to Reset and Reclaim Who You Are
Are you constantly doing—but not feeling aligned with who you truly are? In this solo episode, Penny explores the powerful difference between doing and being—and how getting caught in productivity, urgency, and “one more thing” can quietly pull us away from our values, identity, and what matters...
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Turning AI From Hype Into How To Revenue, Efficiency, And Competitive Advantage With James Feldman
Everyone is talking about AI—but very few are actually using it to drive real results. The truth? AI isn’t a magic button you press for instant success. If you’re treating it like a vending machine, you’re already falling behind. In this conversation, AI expert James Feldman breaks down how to…
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Why Employees Are Disengaged (79%) — How Leaders Can Overcome Skepticism and Rebuild Trust
Why are 79% of employees disengaged at work—and what can leaders actually do about it? In this solo episode of Time to Reset , Penny Zenker breaks down one of the most overlooked drivers of disengagement: skepticism. This isn’t about attitude—it’s about attention patterns shaped by past...
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Escaping The Control Trap: Why Controlling Your Life Backfires With Kati Morton
Trying to control every outcome in life can feel like the safest strategy, but it often leads to more stress, anxiety, and frustration. In this episode, Penny Zenker sits down with Kati Morton, bestselling author and mental health expert, to explore the control trap—the tendency to overmanage our...
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Human Connection in a Digital World: Why Leaders Must Design Connection
In today’s hyper-connected world, we have more ways to communicate than ever before — yet meaningful human connection is becoming increasingly rare. In this solo episode, Penny Zenker explores what she calls the growing “connection deficit” and why it is one of the biggest challenges facing…
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Decision-Making Under Stress: Master The Science Of Crisis Management With Kevin McIntyre
Mastering decision-making under stress is the ultimate productivity hack for high-pressure environments. In this episode, leadership trainer and crisis communication expert Kevin McIntyre joins the show to discuss why the brain struggles to process choices during a crisis and how to override…
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The Future of Conferences: From Inspiration to Implementation
Conferences still matter. But the way we design them must change. With rising costs, economic pressure, and AI reshaping professional development, association leaders can’t afford events that stop at “great content.” In this episode, Penny Zenker shares: Why information is now a commodity What...
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Why More Isn’t Enough: How Strategic Leaders Create Advantage With Time, Talent, & Focus With Rich Horwath
In today's hyper-complex, information-saturated world, the impulse is often to do more. More tasks, more meetings, more data consumption. But what if the path to true success lies in doing less while achieving more? We sat down with Rich Horwath, a New York Times and Wall Street Journal…
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Certainty Isn’t the Opposite of Uncertainty: How Leaders Find Clarity in Chaotic Times
In a world of constant change, uncertainty can feel overwhelming—especially for leaders responsible for guiding others through it. In this solo episode, Penny Zenker shares a powerful reframe: certainty isn’t about predicting outcomes—it’s about anchoring yourself internally. Drawing from...
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Transforming Work Through The Expertship Revolution With Alistair Gordon
Technical experts are masters of their specific crafts, but they often find themselves dealing with the universal challenges of overwork, burnout, and micromanagement. Penny Zenker sits down with Alistair Gordon, CEO of Expertunity, who shares how he leads the so-called expertship revolution to...
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Living into Generosity: A Yearlong Practice
What does it mean to choose a word for the year — and actually live it? In this solo episode, Penny shares why generosity became her word of the year and how it’s shaping the way she moves through each month. Rather than treating generosity as something to do, she explores it as a way of being —...
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Elevate Team Decision Making: Simple Tips For Leaders From A Neuroscientist With Lorne Epstein
Stop letting fear of the wrong choice lead to the biggest mistake of all: no decision making at all. Join the conversation as host Penny Zenker sits down with neuroscientist, researcher, and keynote speaker Lorne Epstein, who consults with senior leaders on improving decision making outcomes.…
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Clarity First, Every Day
Clarity doesn’t happen by accident—it happens by intention. In this episode, Penny explores the overlooked moment at the start of every day that determines whether you lead with focus or fall into reaction mode. Learn how clarity creates a filter for your energy, helps you challenge false…
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Mastering The Human Element By Personalizing The Sales Process With Nikki Rausch
Are you ready to dive deep into personalizing the sales process in a world saturated with AI? Nikki Rausch, CEO of Sales Maven, author, and podcast host, joins the conversation to explain why people still buy from people and how a "high-tech" world demands an even more "high-touch" approach....
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Expectations Are the Thief of Joy: A Reset for the New Year
Expectations quietly shape our experiences—and often steal our joy. In this solo episode, Penny explores how releasing expectations can reduce stress, create more ease, and help you reset as you move forward. A timely reminder that joy grows when we focus on what’s within our control. Love the...
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Fruitful Friction®: The Practical How-To Guide To Elevate Your Presence, Communication, And Connection With Hilary Blair
Stop running away from the tough conversations—start cultivating Fruitful Friction® instead. Our guest, Hilary Blair, CEO, CSP Speaker, Leadership Coach, and Group Facilitator, is here to explain why embracing that "messy middle" is essential for true innovation and team co-creation. She unpacks...
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The Shift Within: Rediscovering Focus, Creativity, and Your Next Chapter
Are you feeling scattered, unfocused, or like something inside you is shifting? You’re not alone. In this reflective solo episode, Penny explores the season of expansion—a powerful transitional phase where clarity hasn’t arrived yet, but transformation is underway. Drawing from personal...
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AI And The Future Of Career Search And Hiring With Mitch McDermott
The landscape of career search and hiring is being rapidly redefined by technology, specifically Artificial Intelligence, which, while simplifying the application process, is causing companies to overlook some of the most qualified candidates whose value doesn't translate well onto an automated...
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60-Second Resets: How AI Nudges Can Stop Stress From Compounding and Bring Your Brain Back Online
Feeling overwhelmed, distracted, or constantly racing from one meeting to the next? In this episode, Penny Zenker pulls back the curtain on her newest AI experiments — including her custom-trained AI agent built on her books, exercises, and leadership tools — and reveals how simple…
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Market Eminence: Building A Bold Personal Brand That Stands Apart With David Newman
Market Eminence is more than visibility; it’s the art of earning respect, influence, and recognition by thinking differently. In this energizing conversation with keynote speaker and marketing strategist David Newman, host Penny Zenker explores how leaders can rise above the noise and become the...
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Drowning in Information? How to Protect Your Time, Energy & Focus
We consume more information in a single day than most people a century ago encountered in their entire lives. No wonder we feel overwhelmed, distracted, and constantly “behind.” In this episode, Penny breaks down why the real challenge today isn’t keeping up — it’s learning how to filter faster....
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In a world full of challenges, complexity, and distractions, Time to Reset is your guide to tackling any obstacle with clarity, focus, and a fresh perspective. Join your host, 2 times #1 best-selling author and international keynote speaker, Penny Zenker. Each episode offers actionable strategies, inspiring stories, and practical insights for time management tips, innovation strategies, leadership lessons, problem-solving, business growth, and more. Take this Time to Reset.
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