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Are you overwhelmed by managing career and leadership challenges, overthinking decisions, or facing uncertainty? I'm Jason Birkevold Liem, and welcome to It's an Inside Job—the go-to podcast for coaches, leaders, and professionals striving for career and personal growth.
Whether you're caught in cycles of rumination, dealing with uncertainty, or under constant pressure to perform at your best—whether as an individual or a leader—this podcast provides practical skills and solutions to help you regain control, find clarity, and build resilience from within. It's designed to enhance your coaching, communication, and collaboration skills while helping you thrive both personally and professionally.
Every Monday, we bring you long-form discussions with thought leaders on resilience, leadership, psychology, and motivation, offering expert insights and real-life stories. Then, on BiteSize Fridays, you'll get shorter, focused episodes with actionable tips designed to help you tackle the everyday challenges of leadership, stress management, and personal growth. So, if you're ready to build resilience, equanimity, and well-being from the inside out, join me every Monday and Friday.
After all, building resilience is an Inside Job!
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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. In this solo episode, Jason continues laying the groundwork for The Contrarian Mindset series by delving deeper into the roots of negative thinking, rumination, and overthinking. Building on Season 7 Episode 1, he explores the interplay of evolutionary biology, neurochemistry, and cognitive distortions that shape our mental patterns. Jason introduces the 12 contrarian skills as practical tools for challenging negativity and fos...
Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Ever wondered why you feel a rush of anxiety before a big job interview? This familiar sensation is not just a simple reaction but a complex interplay of various factors. Psychologist Lisa Feldman Barrett offers a revolutionary perspective on such experiences, challenging traditional beliefs about how emotions are formed.Welcome to this episode, where we delve into the groundbreaking "constructed emotion" theory by Lisa Feldman...
Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Welcome to Season 7 of It’s an Inside Job! In this episode, Jason introduces a groundbreaking series focused on The Contrarian Mindset, a toolkit designed to counter unhelpful fears and mindsets while building resilience, tenacity, and psychological strength. Jason also explores how the brain’s negativity bias shapes our perceptions and how neuroplasticity empowers us to reshape those patterns for personal growth.This episode l...
Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. In this episode, Geir Henning Eikeland, a man of many talents who has thrived across different fields such as opera singing, filmmaking, wine importing, and corporate leadership. Geir discusses the essential lessons he’s learned throughout his journey, including how he has adapted to business setbacks, embraced his individuality, and cultivated resilience. Drawing on his personal experiences, Geir reflects on the role of curios...
Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. This week, we revisit Season 5, Episode 11, where I had an in-depth conversation with Professor Joel Lee, a renowned expert in negotiation and mediation. Joel, a professor at the National University of Singapore and a Harvard Law School graduate, shared valuable insights into handling conflict constructively in professional and personal settings.Three Key Takeaways from This Episode:Normalizing Conflict: Learn how to view confl...
Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Welcome to this special episode. Today, I’m excited to share an interview I did on Cultural Communication Confidence with Victoria Rennoldson, where we dove deep into resilience, self-leadership, and emotional intelligence. Victoria and I explore how we can build resilience both personally and professionally, using brain-based leadership strategies. This conversation covers some key approaches I’ve used in my work through MINDt...
Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. This week, we’re diving back into Season 5, Episode 21, where I had an insightful conversation with Dr. Brian Little, an acclaimed personality psychologist and author of Me, Myself, and Us. In this episode, Dr. Little challenges the notion that our personalities are fixed, revealing how we have the capacity to shape and adapt our traits over time.Three Key Takeaways from This Episode:Understanding the Key Factors that Shape Per...
Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. “Psychological safety and accountability are two sides of the same coin.” – Jonathan BennettIn this episode, Jason sits down with Jonathan Bennett, an executive coach and advisor with extensive experience helping leaders navigate transitions, manage stress, and foster team accountability. They explore the dynamics of leading oneself and others, emphasizing psychological safety, self-awareness, and work-life balance. Jonathan sh...
Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Today, we’re diving back into S5 E6, where I had a fascinating conversation with Moustafa Hamwi, a best-selling author and expert on mindset mastery and personal resilience. In this episode, you'll discover practical steps to overcome the mental and emotional roadblocks that hold us back and learn how to rewrite your personal narrative for greater clarity and confidence.Three Key Takeaways:Overcoming Past Limitations:Musta...
Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Today, we’re diving deep into creating resilient teams and organizations with Shelly Brown, an HR expert with over four decades of experience in human resources. Shelly has worked with large multinational organizations, led HR functions, and is now a consultant with Ninebox HR. Today, she shares valuable insights on building strong teams, fostering psychological safety, and promoting engagement.Three Key Takeaways from This Epi...
Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. This episode, we revisit a segment from Season 4, Episode 23, featuring Moshe Cohen, a seasoned negotiation expert. Moshe highlights the importance of the internal conversations we have with ourselves before engaging in any negotiation or difficult conversation. He shares strategies for managing these internal narratives to ensure they don't sabotage our external interactions.Three Key Takeaways from This Episode:Understa...
Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. In this episode, we dive into practical strategies to help you take charge of your health and well-being with my guest, Dr. Torkil Færø, a general practitioner, emergency physician, award-winning photographer, and author of The Pulse Cure. Torkil shares his insights on how heart rate variability (HRV) and modern wearables can empower us to monitor our body’s stress levels and improve overall well-being.Three Key Benefits of Thi...
Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. In this episode, we revisit a segment from Season 5, Episode 18, featuring Dr. Dana Sinclair, a leading performance psychologist who works with elite athletes, executives, and professionals across various fields. Dr. Sinclair shares essential strategies for managing overwhelming emotions in high-pressure situations, the importance of post-performance self-evaluation, and the pitfalls of perfectionism that many of us strug...
Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. “Comfort isn’t always good, and hard times aren’t always bad. Growth often emerges from discomfort.” – Marcus HamakerIn this long-form conversation, I sat down with Marcus Hamaker, a seasoned strategist, entrepreneur, and CEO of Boost USA. Marcus draws from his 30+ years of business leadership experience to share actionable insights on navigating change, fostering resilience, and driving growth in small to medium-sized business...
Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. "When you close your door to creativity, that's when your passion fades. But as long as you connect with your inner creativity, you can always find the energy to push through." - Silje Nergaard"I learned early to separate a 'no' from who I am. A rejection of my work isn’t a rejection of me as a person." - Silje NergaardIn this episode, we’re delving into the powerful theme of resilience and creativity with a highlight on my con...
Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. In this episode, Beth Bardovi provides insightful tools and strategies to build resilience, not just emotionally but physically and psychologically. From understanding how early relationships influence our emotional development to learning practical breathing techniques for stress management.Key Beneficial Takeaways:The Importance of Parental Attunement:Beth explains how the energetic presence of a parent plays a huge role in a...
Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. In a world rife with division and conflict, the ability to navigate these challenges with empathy and understanding is more crucial than ever. Sarah Blake's approach, rooted in the wisdom of ancient cultures, offers valuable insights into how we can manage conflicts in our personal and professional lives. Whether you're leading a team, managing a project, or simply trying to navigate a tough conversation, this episode is packed...
Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Ever wondered if the certainty you crave might be holding you back? What if embracing uncertainty could lead to personal and professional growth? If you're curious about the paradox of certainty, this article is for you.Welcome to today’s discussion on the paradox of certainty. In this solo-episode, I explore how our desire for certainty can lead to complacency and hinder growth. I explas that while certainty provides security,...
Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. In this episode of Bite Size Fridays, we introduced a new segment, featuring an insightful article written by Roar Thun Wægger, titled Six Strategies to Gaining Trust and Closing Better Negotiation Deals. Roar highlights the importance of trust in negotiations, explaining that it's not just a soft skill but a crucial driver of success in creating psychological safety, fostering creativity, and enabling breakthrough solutions.Th...
Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Ever wondered how to navigate the challenges of the post-pandemic world while building a resilient and thriving career? What if you could gain insights from one of the world's leading authorities on the administrative profession? If you're looking to adapt, overcome adversity, and foster resilience, this episode is for you.Welcome to today's episode, where we have the privilege of speaking with Lucy Brazier OBE, one of the worl...
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