Episode 239  |  Join New York Times and international bestselling author Jeannette McCurdy for a candid and transparent conversation about her heartbreaking and hilarious memoir, I’m Glad My Mom Died. Jeannette recounts stories from the book, reflecting on her struggles as a former child actor and how she ultimately took control of her life. 

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Jennette McCurdy: Time to Heal

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A lot can change in 20 years, but the piano has been a constant for Andrew McMahon throughout. The Something Corporate frontman joins On Leadership for a candid conversation on what the music industry has taught him about leadership, business, and the importance of slowing down enough to focus on his own personal growth over time. Andrew reflects on his cancer diagnosis in his early 20s, and how that contributed to the person he is now and hopes to become in the future.
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Andrew McMahon: Own Your Voice

In her powerful and transformative book, Rise Above Your Story: Free Yourself from Past Trauma and Create the Life You Want, Karena Kilcoyne takes readers on a journey of self-discovery and healing. Karena joins On Leadership to guide listeners and viewers through the process of shedding the victim mindset and reclaiming your true self. With a focus on self-awareness and understanding the stories we tell ourselves, Karena provides practical tools and insights to help you identify and break free from the limiting narratives that hold you back.
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Karena Kilcoyne: Rise Above Your Story

Bestselling author and former CIA agent Michele Rigby Assad encourages people to think introspectively about their answer to that question in her book, Breaking Cover: My Secret Life in the CIA and What It Taught Me About What’s Worth Fighting For. Michele joins On Leadership to share her unique journey into the CIA, discussing the importance of understanding different cultures and religions and the challenges she faced in gaining the trust of individuals she was interrogating. She talks about how many of her stories taught her lessons that she hopes can empower others on their own paths to accomplishing their own unique personal and professional goals.
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Michele Rigby Assad: What Are You Fighting for?

A brush with death changes your approach to living. At least it did for Sebastian Junger, multiple-time New York Times bestselling author, who has brought his own near-death experience to life in his latest book, In My Time of Dying: How I Came Face to Face with the Idea of an Afterlife. Sebastian recounts his experience, delving into the fascinating intersection of science and spirituality, leaving us all to ponder profound questions that lie in the heart of our existence.
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Sebastian Junger: In My Time of Dying

In a time when distractions are plenty, being present is a gift to all of us. Dr. Daniel Goleman joins On Leadership to discuss some practical tips for training attention and building mindfulness in our daily lives. Daniel explores how to create “optimal days” and the importance of finding purpose and meaning in our work.
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Jennette McCurdy: Time to Heal

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