The Mindset Game® Podcast

We all have patterns we wish we could change: the perfectionism, the people-pleasing, the urge to fix everything, or the reaction in a meeting we regret an hour later. Most of us try to push these patterns away or criticize ourselves for them. But what if they're actually trying to help us? In this episode of The Mindset Game® podcast, Vered Kogan speaks with Sophia Mose, an executive coach, IFS certified practitioner, and co-designer of the IFS Foundations for Coaches program at the IFS Institute. Sophia explains how the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model helps us understand the different "parts" of ourselves, and why getting curious about them, instead of fighting them, is what allows real change to happen. Sophia also guides listeners through a short visualization to prepare for a conversation with someone they find difficult, whether that's a colleague, a client, or a family member. In this conversation, you'll learn:

• Why the patterns we label as self-sabotage often have a positive intent
• How curiosity, rather than self-criticism, helps old patterns soften
• Why qualities like compassion, clarity, and confidence don't need to be developed, only uncovered
• How the drama triangle shows up in our relationships, and how to step out of itTo learn more about Sophia's work with leaders, visit SophiaMose.com or connect with her on LinkedIn. To learn more about the IFS model, listen to Episode 207 with Dr. Richard Schwartz, creator of Internal Family Systems. To subscribe to The Mindset Game podcast, visit TheMindsetGame.com or click HERE.

The way we connect with others is shaped by the way we treat ourselves, often more than we realize. In this episode of The Mindset Game® podcast, Vered Kogan speaks with Jennifer K. Hill, speaker, exited entrepreneur, and founder of the Jenn Hill Tribe, a global community of visionaries, leaders, and changemakers. Known as the "fairy godmother of connection," Jennifer shares candidly how she once pushed people away. She reflects on the pattern behind a string of broken relationships and the moment she realized the common denominator was her. In this conversation, you'll learn:

• Why the way you treat yourself shapes the way you connect with others
• Common patterns that damage relationships, and how to break them
• Why leading with value, rather than need, creates more meaningful connections

To learn more about Jennifer's work and access her free list of favorite personal growth tools, connect with her on LinkedIn. To subscribe to The Mindset Game podcast, visit TheMindsetGame.com or click HERE.

In today's world of work, career success is about more than doing your job well. It's also about building relationships, demonstrating your value, and making sure the right people know what you can contribute. In this episode of The Mindset Game® podcast, Vered Kogan speaks with Brian Ahearn, Chief Influence Officer at Influence PEOPLE and faculty member at the Cialdini Institute, about how to take greater ownership of your career and use the science of ethical influence to create more opportunities. Whether you want to advance in your current organization, explore a new direction, or find your next role, Brian shares practical strategies for building the relationships, credibility, and visibility that can help you stand out and open doors. In this conversation, you'll learn:

• How principles of ethical influence can help you create more opportunities throughout your career
• How to build a personal brand that helps others recognize your unique value
• How to make a stronger case for a promotion, raise, or new opportunity
• How to use LinkedIn and networking to increase your visibility and credibility

To learn more about Brian's work, visit InfluencePeople.biz or connect with him on LinkedIn. To subscribe to The Mindset Game podcast, visit TheMindsetGame.com or click HERE.

What does it take to unlock more of your potential? In this episode of The Mindset Game podcast, Vered Kogan speaks with Jacquelyn Lane and Scott Osman of the 100 Coaches Agency, coauthors of Becoming Coachable, about how coaching can help us see what we may be missing, challenge old assumptions, and continue growing into who we're capable of being. In this conversation, you'll learn:

• What it really means to become coachable
• Why growth sometimes requires unlearning what once worked
• How to take greater ownership of your growth
• What it means to flourish as a leader and help others flourish too

To learn more about Jacquelyn, Scott, and the 100 Coaches Agency, visit 100Coaches.com or connect with them on LinkedIn. To subscribe to The Mindset Game podcast or leave a review, visit TheMindsetGame.com or click HERE.

Why do so many conversations leave people feeling unseen, unheard, and misunderstood? In Episode 262 of The Mindset Game podcast, Vered Kogan speaks with Greg McKeown, New York Times bestselling author of Essentialism and Effortless, about why misunderstanding has become one of the greatest barriers to effective leadership, collaboration, and human connection. Drawing on his doctoral research at the University of Cambridge, Greg introduces the concept of confident misunderstanding and explains why the ability to truly understand another person's perspective may be one of the most important leadership skills of our time. Together, they explore how empathy, curiosity, and deep listening can reduce polarization, strengthen relationships, and improve communication in every area of life. In this conversation, you'll learn:

• How confident misunderstanding creates conflict and limits collaboration
• A simple communication practice that builds trust and connection
• How perspective-taking can transform difficult conversations
• Why people need to feel seen, heard, and understood before they are willing to listen

The conversation takes an unexpected turn when Greg asks Vered to coach him through a real leadership challenge involving a difficult relationship. Together, they explore how to move beyond judgment, step into another person's perspective, and create the conditions for greater understanding. This coaching segment is included in the video version of the episode on YouTube and offers a rare opportunity to experience these principles in action and see how small shifts in perspective can transform the way we navigate difficult conversations. Click HERE to access the video. To learn more about Greg's work, visit GregMcKeown.com or connect with him on LinkedIn. To subscribe to The Mindset Game podcast or leave a review, visit TheMindsetGame.com or click HERE.

How do you build a culture where people genuinely want to contribute? In Episode 261 of The Mindset Game® podcast, Vered Kogan speaks with Adrian Gostick, leadership expert, executive coach, and New York Times bestselling author, about what great leaders do differently to build cultures where people feel valued, engaged, and motivated to do their best work. Drawing on decades of research, Adrian explains why creating a high-performing culture is about far more than setting a vision. It requires giving people a voice, treating them as partners, communicating consistently, and recognizing their contributions along the way. In this conversation, you'll learn:

• How treating employees as partners strengthens commitment and trust
• Why a compelling "why" matters before asking people to change
• How to create buy in when you don't have all the answers

To learn more about Adrian's work, visit AdrianGostick.com or connect with him on LinkedIn. To subscribe to The Mindset Game podcast or leave a review, visit TheMindsetGame.com or click HERE.

Why do even the best change strategies so often fall short? In Episode 260 of The Mindset Game® podcast, Vered Kogan speaks with Dr. Barbara Trautlein, author of Change Intelligence, founder of Change Catalysts, and recipient of the Association of Change Management Professionals' Change Management Consultant of the Year award, about what it really takes to lead change that lasts. Drawing on more than 35 years of experience, Barbara explains why successful change starts with understanding how people experience change. Together, they explore how greater self-awareness, psychological safety, and the ability to adapt your leadership style can reduce resistance, build trust, and create lasting commitment. In this conversation, you'll learn:

• Why change often triggers fear before it sparks innovation
• How developing your Change Intelligence (CQ) can help you lead yourself and others more effectively
• Why psychological safety is essential for successful change
• How balancing the head, heart, and hands creates stronger engagement and better results

To learn more about Barbara's work, visit ChangeCatalysts.com or connect with her on LinkedIn. To subscribe to The Mindset Game podcast or leave a review, visit TheMindsetGame.com or click HERE.

Why are so many capable, high-performing people feeling overwhelmed, distracted, and depleted? In Episode 259 of The Mindset Game® podcast, Vered Kogan speaks with Liane Davey, CEO advisor, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author, about why workload alone doesn't explain today's epidemic of overwhelm. Drawing on her latest research, Liane introduces the concept of "thoughtload" and explains how rising cognitive demands, emotional strain, and depleted energy reserves are affecting performance, decision-making, and well-being both at work and at home. In this conversation, you'll learn:

• Why thoughtload—not workload—is often the real source of overwhelm
• How distracted attention, unprocessed emotions, and depleted energy undermine performance
• Why effectiveness matters more than productivity in today's knowledge economy
• How creating space for reflection can improve focus, insight, and decision-making

To learn more about Liane's work, visit ThoughtLoad.com or connect with her on LinkedIn. To subscribe to The Mindset Game podcast or leave a review, visit TheMindsetGame.com or click HERE.

Uncertainty doesn't require a perfect strategy. It requires a willingness to act. In Episode 258 of The Mindset Game® podcast, I spoke with Meridith Elliott Powell, Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker, Business Growth Strategist, and Bestselling Author. In our last conversation (Episode 176), we explored how to turn uncertainty into an advantage. This time, we went deeper into perspective, focus, and the power of the mind in navigating change. We explored what actually separates those who get stuck from those who make progress in uncertain times. In this conversation, we discuss: • Why waiting for certainty often leads to more delay and missed opportunity • How clear vision and values guide decisions when you don't have full answers • How to focus on what you can control and let go of what you can't To learn more about Meridith's work, visit valuespeaker.com or connect with her on LinkedIn. To subscribe to The Mindset Game® podcast or leave a review, visit TheMindsetGame.com or click HERE to subscribe and leave a review.

The hardest part of change isn't deciding to change. It's letting go of old patterns and making the change stick.

In Episode 257 of The Mindset Game® podcast, Vered Kogan speaks with Lisa Broderick, a senior advisor who helps leaders turn strategy into lasting execution, founder of Police2Peace, and co-author with Dr. Marshall Goldsmith of the book Permanence, about why insight alone rarely produces lasting transformation.

Drawing on a year-long study of Marshall Goldsmith's CEO clients, Lisa shares what she discovered about the simple daily practice that helped world-class leaders become the people they wanted to be. When we shift from measuring outcomes to measuring effort, and add real accountability, change becomes a daily practice rather than a one-time decision. In this conversation, you will learn:

• How six daily questions, done in just two minutes a day, can reshape behavior over time
• Why asking "Did I do my best?" is more powerful than asking "Did I succeed?"
• Why self-trust is the foundation for sustainable personal and organizational growth

To learn more about Lisa Broderick, visit lisabroderick.com or explore the book at permanencebook.com. To subscribe to The Mindset Game® podcast or leave a review, visit TheMindsetGame.com or click HERE to subscribe and leave a review.