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Welcome to the second year of the podcast - and a series of interviews with inspiring smart humans.

In this Episode, I talk to Claus Grand Bang (yup, that's his real name - more about that in the podcast), who is an Associate Professor in Denmark and does things well..let's say...a bit differently!

We had so much to talk about that I divided the interview into two parts.

In this first part you'll learn more about how Claus has completely overhauled the way he teaches, what his advice is to parents of smart kids, what drives him in his work and much, much more.

We also talk about a very impactful event he experienced as an exchange student in the US which has changed the way he sees the world and his role in it. 

You should definitely listen in if you want some ideas on how to create autonomy at work to pursue a more creative way of thinking and working!

You can find Claus' YouTube Channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/ClausGrandBang/

And you can connect with him on LinkedIn here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/clausgrandbang/

Resources mentioned in this Episode:

'Ideaflow' - a book by Jeremy Utley and Perry Klebahn which I highly recommend. You can learn all about it here:
https://www.ideaflow.design/

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Are you ready for something fun?

This week you'll learn how to access your internal ChatGPT - all your knowledge, experiences, etc. - through meeting up with your Future Self. 

Want to figure out how to achieve your goals?

How to feel more connected? 

Or anything else Google can't answer for you? 

Then tune into this Episode to learn how to access your inner knowing and find the perfect answers...

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This week, I share the secret to slowly and gently overcoming your perfectionism and fear o failure: start doing something you currently SUCK at. 

Something that you cannot ‘hack’ with your smart mind. 

Something creative, that involves skill. 

Something that will cause you to be frustrated. 

Something you cannot control. 

You’ll learn what kind of things will help you do that - AND have fun in the process. 

How to set it up so that in addition to failing and being frustrated, you will  learn insanely valuable life skills over the next six months.  

And I share my own creative project of choice - evolving around one of my favourite things. 

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Are you reconsidering something you decided on earlier?

But are you not sure whether this is a smart idea or a cop-out?

Then tune in for this week's episode where I give you a list of smart questions to help you figure it out.

With the questions, you'll quickly get clarity on whether it is a good idea to rethink things - or whether you are indeed being a bit flaky.

You'll learn how to differentiate between:

• true goals vs. 'should' goals
• avoidance of discomfort vs. change of circumstance
• the superficial stories and the underlying motivations to change your decision

And last, but definitely not least: the importance of having your own back, always (as illustrated by a Brother's Grimm Fairytale).

You’ll also hear all about my decision to cancel a trip to Venice and spend a week in the North of the Netherlands instead…

Resources mentioned in this Episode:

Mini-course in Emotional Agility:
https://managingthesmartmind.buzzsprout.com/1960175/11699717-episode-40-how-to-change-the-way-you-feel-about-pretty-much-anything-a-mini-course-in-emotional-agility-part-1

Podcast Episodes on Decision Making:
https://managingthesmartmind.buzzsprout.com/1960175/10471184-episode-7-decision-making-part-1
https://managingthesmartmind.buzzsprout.com/1960175/10472514-episode-8-decision-making-part-2

How to get started - and how to keep going:
https://managingthesmartmind.buzzsprout.com/1960175/11196602-episode-27-how-to-get-started-and-how-to-keep-going

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Are you happy with your circle of friends? Or is there room for more people in your life? 

If it’s the latter - as it is for probably 90% of gifted adults, this podcast is for you. 

You will learn:

1. Why navigating friendships is different for smart humans;
2. The things that can trip you up when trying to meet new people as well as maintain friendships;
3. The Smart Friendship Pyramid that you need to start building if you want more fun people in your life. 

Resources mentioned in this Episode:

Episode 3 - People Pleasing
Episode 12 - Black and White Thinking - Part 1
Episode 34 - Perfectionism

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Did you know that you can change the way you think about yourself?

You absolutely do NOT need to keep thinking about yourself as disorganised, shy, undisciplined, bad with money, or whatever belief is currently keeping you small.
 
In this week's Episode, I show you how to 

• uncover the self-sabotaging labels that you are subconsciously applying to yourself
• replace them with new ones
• find evidence to support them
• rewire your neural pathways to support your new, more supportive labels

If you can, come to this Episode with a piece of paper and something to write with, because there will be a few prompts to play with.

Resources mentioned in this Episode:

Episode 11 - Clearing the Clutter in Your Brain

Episode 42 - How to change your thoughts

Episode 43 - Solidified Stories

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Do you often experience feelings of guilt? 

Do you have a hard time setting boundaries and saying 'no' to people without feeling bad? 

Then check out this Episode in which you'll learn 

• the difference between Real and Unreal Guilt
• how to figure out which is which
• how to find and change the underlying beliefs that lead to Unreal Guilt 

Pervasive guilt undermines self-confidence, authenticity, joy - all the things that make it fun to be alive.

Use the steps in this Episode to become aware of it - and let go.

Resources mentioned in this Episode:

Episode 6 - Gifted Guilt: https://managingthesmartmind.buzzsprout.com/1960175/10430755-episode-6-gifted-guilt

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Thinking of starting a gratitude practice? 

Or just feeling you should be WAY more grateful of everything you've achieved, accumulated, created? 

Then this Episode is for you. 

Listen in to learn why I think that for some smart humans gratitude practice is a bad idea, despite all the health benefits attached to it - and what I suggest you do instead. 

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This week's Episode is a bit of a rant because I'm so mad at the harm that has been and is being done to humans with smart minds by telling them they need to change the essence of who they are in order to be successful.

In this Episode you'll learn why this is a big fat lie, what it will cost you to keep subscribing to it, and how to turn it around through:

1. Uncovering the internalised voices
2. Allowing the 'ouch'
3. Asking what your need
4. And then providing yourself with those resources

If you have children, this is even more important to be aware of because we want to break the cycle of abuse.

Resources mentioned in this Episode:

Episode 11 - Clearing the Clutter in Your Brain:
https://managingthesmartmind.buzzsprout.com/1960175/10600672-episode-11-clearing-the-clutter-in-your-brain

Episode 24 - The Dark Side of Self-Improvement:
https://managingthesmartmind.buzzsprout.com/1960175/11067816-episode-24-the-dark-side-of-self-improvement

Episode 29 - Mind Your Language - Negative Self-Talk
https://managingthesmartmind.buzzsprout.com/1960175/11236380-episode-29-mind-your-language-2-negative-self-talk

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Do you have trouble trying to visualise your goals and really inhabiting that vision, as if it were real?

Then you have a powerful clue that something is off.

In this Episode you'll learn four questions to ask when visualisation doesn't feel real:

1. Is it YOUR goal?
2. Do you have the visual vocabulary to see it?
3. Is there a subconscious conflict?
4. Does it trigger your nervous system?

And what to do when the answer to any of these is 'yes'.

You'll learn how to bridge the gap visually to create visions that work for YOU - and what to do when you get stuck. 

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