The Oprah Podcast

BUY THE BOOK!Start with Why by Simon Sinek https://amzn.to/4xQ0ETDSimon Sinek’s landmark New York Times bestseller Start with Why transformed how leaders, entrepreneurs and employees think - inspiring them to shift their focus from what they do to why they do it. Simon brought this revolutionary concept to life with his Ted Talk, "How Great Leaders Inspire Action" which instantly went viral - and now ranks as the fourth most-watched Ted talk of all time with more than 90 million views. In this conversation, Oprah and Simon talk about how to feel more energized, optimistic and engaged in your work and life - especially at times of high anxiety and uncertainty. Simon answers questions from several viewers including a woman who is considering leaving her 9-5 job to become an entrepreneur, one who is still looking for her dream job at age 49 and another who is terrified about losing her identity as she faces retirement. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone who may be feeling a little lost and looking for clarity, direction and optimism. 00:00:00 - Welcome Simon Sinek, author of “Start with Why” 00:05:15 - The golden circle 00:09:15 - Asking for help00:10:30 - Why vs. intention 00:13:30 - The thread of your life 00:17:40 - The age of the Influencer 00:20:10 - Optimism meaning00:27:10 - Introverts and extroverts00:28:40 - Blocking out doubt when chasing your why00:32:30 - Jobs are not safe00:34:50 - Find your guiding question00:41:40 - Is a "dream job" a goal?00:48:39 - The friend test 00:54:00 - The importance of relationships 00:55:20 - The key to finding your why00:57:00 - A well-lived lifeFollow Oprah Winfrey on Social:https://www.instagram.com/oprahpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/

BUY THE BOOKS!The Oprah Book Club storefronthttps://amzn.to/4j5y1xWTo celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of Oprah’s Book Club - Oprah is joined by four multiple-award winning, best-selling authors including: Viola Davis, Barbara Kingsolver, Abraham Verghese and Ocean Vuong. In her backyard under the oak trees Oprah and these masterful storytellers have a thoughtful conversation about the craft of writing, their processes and the significance the reader brings to their work. Among their works they discuss these Oprah's Book club picks: Finding Me, Demon Copperhead, The Poisonwood Bible, The Emperor of Gladness and The Covenant of Water.00:00:00 - Welcome authors Barbara Kingsolver, Abraham Verghese, Viola Davis and Ocean Vuong00:04:30 - Finding characters 00:06:50 - Becoming a writer 00:09:00 - How Viola became a writer 00:12:48 - Viola reading her memoir 00:17:20 - What writers are noticing about right now 00:22:30 - What does being a bestseller mean00:28:00 - Greatest compliments about their work00:39:50 - The magic of writing 00:43:00 - When is a sentence done?00:47:30 - Finding your title 00:52:00 - Is writing personal therapy?Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social:https://www.instagram.com/oprahpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/Listen to the full podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tEVrfNp92a7lbjDe6GMLIhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oprah-podcast/id1782960381

BUY THE BOOK!'Give Me a Year' by Shonda Scotthttps://amzn.to/4xGhu7iWhen is the last time you tried something new? Entrepreneur and author Shonda Scott, whose book Give Me a Year: 12 New Things to Embrace Change and Live Your Best Life chronicles how she stepped outside her comfort zone, embraced change and challenged herself to try something new every month for a full year. Shonda shares how those experiences helped her find joy, overcome fear and keep moving forward even when life took some unexpected turns. Then, Oprah meets writer Jason McBride whose viral article “How to Create a Life You Love: No Magical Thinking Required” struck a chord with its message that building a fulfilling life isn’t about having the perfect job, relationship or circumstances it’s about taking responsibility for the life you’re creating. They talk about what it really means to stop living by someone else’s blueprint, learn from things that don't go as planned and create a life we actually love.Chapters:00:00:00 - Welcome Shonda Scott, author of ‘Give Me a Year’00:03:20 - Why she wrote the book00:08:00 - Write it down and vision birds00:09:48 - Overcoming fears00:11:20 - Pull up a seat to the table00:12:40 - Imposter syndrome00:16:30 - How to show up for ourselves00:22:00 - Put yourself at the top of your list00:24:30 - Shonda’s top 3 things00:27:44 - Small changes to create big ones00:29:00 - Welcome Jason McBride00:32:00 - The three things you can control in your life00:34:30 - Failure is part of the processFollow Oprah Winfrey on Social:https://www.instagram.com/oprahpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/oprahpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/oprah/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/Listen to the full podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/0tEVrfNp92a7lbjDe6GMLIhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oprah-podcast/id1782960381

BUY THE BOOK!How to Work With Complicated People by Ryan Leakhttps://amzn.to/4y8aXDBNew York Times bestselling author Ryan Leak joins Oprah at her tea house for a practical conversation about navigating difficult workplace relationships. Drawing from his book How to Work with Complicated People Ryan shares why the people we work with, more than the work itself, often determine how fulfilled we feel on the job. He breaks down four strategies for working through challenging dynamics, introduces the idea of an “expectations detox” and offers a powerful reminder: we’re all complicated to someone else. This conversation isn’t about fixing other people, it’s about growing ourselves through greater self-awareness, understanding, and emotional maturity. Oprah and Ryan are also joined by listeners with real workplace dilemmas, tackling questions about bridging generational divides, leading with empathy while still meeting goals and setting healthy boundaries with colleagues who seem beyond complicated. It’s a practical and relatable conversation filled with tools to help anyone build stronger relationships at work and beyond.00:00:00 - Welcome Ryan Leak, author of “How to Work with Complicated People”00:04:50 - People problems at work00:07:00 -We never think we’re the problem00:07:58 - 4 ways people deal with complicated people 00:11:30 - Importance of partnership 00:12:20 - Expectations detox 00:14:50 - Our unrealistic expectations00:15:38 - What should we do in the moment 00:18:20 - Be the adult in the room00:21:00 - Generational differences00:24:00 - Questions to ask00:27:50 - How to communicate better 00:29:20 - How to set the tone as a leader00:33:00 - You choose your reaction 00:34:28 - Why half of Americans quit 00:39:10 - When is it not possible00:43:00 - How to grow yourself 00:44:40 - One word Ryan lives by Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social:https://www.instagram.com/oprahpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/oprahpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/oprah/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/Listen to the full podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tEVrfNp92a7lbjDe6GMLIhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oprah-podcast/id1782960381

BUY THE BOOK!Inner Excellence by Jim Murphyhttps://amzn.to/4rhK0ulPerformance coach and bestselling author Jim Murphy’s book Inner Excellence took the world by storm and rocketed to #1 after NFL wide receiver A.J. Brown was spotted reading it during a playoff game. Seemingly overnight the book became a New York Times bestseller, resonating far beyond the world of sports. Drawing from the powerful lessons in Inner Excellence Jim shares the mental tools you can cultivate to help manage your mind, unlock your potential and expand what's possible in your life. He also discusses his transformative new book, The Best Possible Life, revealing how you can cultivate greater peace, purpose and fulfillment.00:00:00 - Welcome Jim Murphy, author of Inner Excellence00:04:40 - Jim’s path to inner excellence00:07:40 - The pursuit of joy 00:11:40 - How to manage our minds 00:13:20 - 5 questions to clear a mental block00:15:30 - 2 paths in life 00:18:40 - Post sports identity00:21:30 - The definition of Zoe 00:24:10 - Jim’s advice to those on the journey 00:27:00 - How to figure out what matters 00:30:30 - How to detach from the outcome of your goals 00:35:50 - Power of intention 00:39:55 - We are all human 00:41:20 - Keeping our ego in check 00:47:55 - The pursuit of success  Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social:https://www.instagram.com/oprahpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/Listen to the full podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tEVrfNp92a7lbjDe6GMLIhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oprah-podcast/id1782960381