Hey Reader, This week's guest, Emma Grede, is one of the most charming people I've ever met. She's also someone you don't mess around with. In this episode, Emma and I talk about what it means to be ambitious as a woman, and why she doesn't "watch what she says." Here's what we cover: Why work-life balance is a myth (and what to focus on instead) The "old thought vs. new thought" framework that will shift how you see your career Why imposter syndrome is fake (and how her mom made sure she...

Hey Reader, I'll be on tour in Australia and New Zealand this July. Auckland, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Sydney. Melbourne's first show is already sold out. If you're in the area, grab your tickets now. Here we go. #1. From My Inbox: "How do I communicate with someone who's hurt but refuses to talk about it?" Stop trying to get them to talk. The harder you push, the higher the wall goes. Instead, drop the rope. Your job isn't to get answers now. It's to make it safe to answer later. Swap...

Hey Reader, Most people think having the hard conversation is what changes the relationship. It doesn't. Avoiding it does. In this week's podcast episode, I'm breaking down why the conversation you keep putting off is already costing you and exactly how to have it. Here's what you’ll learn: Why staying silent is changing things more than speaking up ever would Why "start with the end" cuts the anxiety out of a hard conversation before it even starts The mindset I use before every difficult...