Beste Do Something Different Podcasts (2026)

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Stop Overthinking and Trust Your Gut: How Executives Make Good Decisions 23:56

5M ago23:56

23:56

Send us a text Executive presence isn’t just about communication. It’s also about making good decisions. In this episode, we discuss how to use leadership intuition in decision making when the stakes are high. Featuring Samyr Qureshi, CEO and co-founder of Knack, this conversation dives into the internal compass behind career growth, how to trust y…

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Career Success Secrets You Wish You Knew Sooner 25:31

5M ago25:31

25:31

Send us a text Most professionals are never taught how to choose a career that leads to lasting professional growth and meaningful personal development. This episode reveals powerful insights from career coaching that will help you rethink everything you’ve been told about success. Forget the tired advice about following your passion or creating a …

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When Grit Backfires: The Hidden Obstacle to Career Growth 23:50

6M ago23:50

23:50

Send us a text Grit may get you started in your career, but it’s not what gets you promoted. In this conversation on leadership, personal development, and professional development, Guy Yalif—Chief Evangelist at Webflow—challenges the belief that success requires relentless hustle. Key Takeaways: Why our culture rewards hustle, and how that mindset …

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What Successful Leaders Get WRONG About Career Growth 23:03

6M ago23:03

23:03

Send us a text Success in your career doesn't just come from mastering skills—it comes from mastering your mindset. In this powerful conversation with Krishnan Venkata, Chief Client Officer at LatentView Analytics, we uncover two game-changing principles that can rapidly accelerate growth for any professional ready to step outside their comfort zon…

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The Hidden Leadership Mistake Costing You Promotions (And How to Fix It) 14:42

6M ago14:42

14:42

Send us a text Many high performers unknowingly sabotage their chances at promotion by making a single critical mistake. Discover the hidden obstacle that holds back smart, capable leaders—and learn the three essential steps to break through it. With real-life stories and a clear roadmap, this conversation will shift how you think about advancement…

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Speak Like a Leader: 10 Communication Shifts for Executive Presence 15:14

6M ago15:14

15:14

Send us a text If you've ever wondered how to speak like a leader at work, this episode delivers the answer—through practical, tactical language shifts that instantly elevate your presence. Whether you're leading a team, presenting to executives, or looking to grow in your role, the way you speak plays a powerful role in how others perceive your le…

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The Game-Changing Leadership Skill for Unstoppable Career Growth 20:54

7M ago20:54

20:54

Send us a text What if the fastest way to advance your career isn’t about working harder, but thinking differently? In this episode, discover the mindset shift that elevates your leadership skills, strengthens your executive presence, and accelerates your income and impact. Learn how embracing mistakes and leaning into discomfort creates the founda…

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The Critical Leadership Question You Never Think to Ask 14:44

7M ago14:44

14:44

Send us a text There’s one deceptively simple question that most people never stop to ask, but it holds the key to clarity, confidence, and success. Whether you're facing a career crossroads, navigating workplace conflict, or stepping into a new opportunity, this question can shift your entire approach. This episode breaks down how three profession…

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Sounding Smart Isn’t Enough: How to Speak with Authority 17:57

7M ago17:57

17:57

Send us a text Executive presence is stubbornly difficult to define. This episode breaks down the critical connection between communication style and executive presence, and challenges the common belief that being smart is enough to lead effectively. Whether you're naturally collaborative, soft-spoken, or conflict-averse, your style may be holding …

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Building a High-Trust, High-Performance Team with Eric Bensley 24:14

7M ago24:14

24:14

Send us a text When leaders build teams they can trust, they unlock not only organizational impact—but personal freedom. In this powerful episode, Eric Bensley, Head of Global Product Marketing at Asana, breaks down what it truly takes to lead a high-performing team you can count on, even during critical launches and high-stakes moments. This conve…

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The Hidden Career Killer for High Performers 14:20

8M ago14:20

14:20

Send us a text High performers often double down on results—but that mindset alone ultimately leads to failure. Sustainable leadership requires more than performance. In this episode, discover why prioritizing personal and professional growth is not optional—it’s essential for long-term success. The difference between those who thrive and those who…

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Small Shifts for Big Leadership Growth 15:23

8M ago15:23

15:23

Send us a text Smart, successful professionals often assume that career growth is about learning new skills. But the real unlock isn’t about your skillset—it’s about your mindset. In this episode, discover why redefining how you see yourself can be the most powerful move you make in your professional life. Key Takeaways: The most common mistake amb…

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The Success Trifecta: How to Win More, Work Less, and Love It All 20:03

8M ago20:03

20:03

Send us a text Your quality of life as a leader is directly tied to how well you leverage your team. Two real client stories illustrate this concept, one of which demonstrates the Success Trifecta—being more successful at work, working less, and actually enjoying your job. But how do you get there? This episode dives deep into the essential skillse…

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Leadership for Nice Guys. Or Don't Be Like Justin Baldoni. 15:48

8M ago15:48

15:48

Send us a text Is it possible to be too nice as a leader? We examine this question using the tension between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively as a real-world lens into leadership challenges. Explore how excessive niceness can become a barrier to strength, clarity, and effectiveness in leadership. Listen to learn four key truths about leadership and …

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Gen X Grit Meets Gen Z Curiosity: Leading Across Generations 22:34

9M ago22:34

22:34

Send us a text In this episode of Do Something Different, Rusty Gaillard sits down with Erin Mantz, VP of Marketing at Zeno Group and founder of Gen X Girls Grow Up. They dive into the importance of your first boss, how generational traits shape leadership styles, and what Gen X can learn from Gen Z in today’s workplace. From latchkey resilience to…

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SEVERANCE Teaches You Leadership Lessons? 14:33

9M ago14:33

14:33

Send us a text Ever feel like your corporate experience is just a little too similar to dystopian fiction? From emotional avoidance to culture as control, Severance hits uncomfortably close to the reality of corporate life—and offers a blueprint for leading with more authenticity, presence, and connection. Learn to stop operating like “outies”—deta…

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3 Ways to Make Better Decisions 15:10

9M ago15:10

15:10

Send us a text Leaders often find themselves with competing decision-making frameworks: impact vs. optics, managing risk vs. capturing potential, what you want vs. what you should do. This is a recipe for bad decisions. There's also a fundamental problem with analytical decision-making. Even the most rigorous frameworks can be manipulated to justif…

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Manage Your Team like a CEO 19:47

9M ago19:47

19:47

Send us a text There's a big gap between how most managers lead their teams and how the best CEOs drive organizational success. A good CEO builds a team that makes strategic decisions, executes independently, and continuously improves. Many mid-level leaders remain trapped in cycles of micromanagement, approval-seeking, and task-oriented direction.…

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How to Win Every Interview... And More Job Search Tips with Andy Mowat 17:27

9M ago17:27

17:27

Send us a text At a senior level, jobs aren't posted... they're whispered. Join CEO of Whispered Andy Mowat for this conversation on how to run a successful job search. You'll learn: Why clarity and specificity are critical to an effective executive job search The counterintuitive reason why narrowing your focus actually creates more opportunities …

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5 Steps to Earn More Respect as a Leader 10:56

10M ago10:56

10:56

Send us a text Most professionals claim they want to be respected as leaders, but they act like they want to be liked. This disconnect prevents many talented individuals from achieving their full leadership potential and earning the respect they desire. Discover why the behaviors that feel most comfortable may be the very ones limiting your effecti…

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More Strategic Decisions in 3 Steps 15:35

10M ago15:35

15:35

Send us a text Despite best intentions, many high achievers make suboptimal decisions in the workplace. The combination of stress, information overload, social pressure, and authority figures creates an environment where even the smartest professionals fall into predictable decision-making traps. These patterns—often the very same behaviors that br…

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3 Steps to Mastering Influence 23:21

10M ago23:21

23:21

Send us a text Influence is about changing how others think and act, not simply directing them what to do. Discover why transformational influence—the kind that creates lasting change and builds strong relationships—requires a completely different approach than the transactional tactics many resort to. You'll learn: The difference between authority…

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How to appear more confident 16:14

11M ago16:14

16:14

Send us a text Many accomplished professionals hit a ceiling not because they lack skills, but because they overuse "pleaser" behaviors that undermine their executive presence. This episode exposes how an over-reliance on being likeable and getting along - qualities that may have served you well early in your career - can actually diminish your lea…

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Mastering Executive Presence with Cindy Skalicky 27:34

11M ago27:34

27:34

Send us a text What is executive presence, and why do so many talented leaders struggle to develop it? That is the theme of this conversation with Cindy Skalicky. Through practical examples and proven frameworks, this episode reveals why focusing solely on technical expertise and data can actually undermine leadership effectiveness, and how authent…

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Less is More: 4 Steps to Productivity 15:42

11M ago15:42

15:42

Send us a text This episode tackles the counterintuitive truth about high achievement: doing more isn't always the path to greater success. Learn why many successful professionals get trapped in patterns of overwork and discover the CALM framework for breaking free from this cycle. Through real-world examples of executives who transformed their app…

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Learn to Speak for Yourself, Because Your Work Doesn't 24:00

11M ago24:00

24:00

Send us a text The ingrained belief that "my work speaks for itself" - while admirable - is not true. It may be a major factor keeping you from reaching your full potential and gaining the recognition your contributions deserve. Learn why "the work speaks for itself" doesn't work, and how to authentically speak up about your accomplishments. Key th…

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How to Delegate Effectively: A Practical Guide 20:15

12M ago20:15

20:15

Send us a text Many high achievers struggle with deeply empowering their team. Learn why letting go might be the key to unlocking your next level of leadership. Rather than focusing on doing more, explore how doing less - strategically - could transform both your effectiveness and your team's engagement. Key themes: Why control can become a career …

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Overcoming lack of discipline 24:49

12M ago24:49

24:49

Send us a text Do you consistently avoid doing things you know would make you more successful? In this episode, Rusty tackles the hidden truth about why high achievers struggle to implement important changes. Learn why defaulting to "I need more discipline" or "I don't have time" completely misses the point, and discover a new way to understand wha…

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Master motivation with 1 simple question 22:44

12M ago22:44

22:44

Send us a text Many people struggle maintaining motivation to achieve their goals. It's why so many people don't achieve their New Year's resolutions. In this episode you will discover a powerful perspective shift that can transform how you approach change - whether in your career, health, or relationships. Perfect for: Professionals feeling stuck …

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Setting better goals for 2025 13:03

1y ago13:03

13:03

Send us a text Are your New Year's resolutions setting you up for another unfulfilling year? This episode tackles the common pitfall of traditional goal-setting that keeps ambitious professionals stuck in patterns of busyness and disconnection. Through examining holiday reflections and end-of-year planning, learn why focusing solely on achievements…

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3 Actions to Go from Manager to Leader 22:11

1y ago22:11

22:11

Send us a text High achievers often get trapped by their own success. Learn why the mindsets and behaviors that fueled early career wins often become barriers to reaching senior leadership roles. Discover why the relentless drive to do more, better, and faster can actually limit growth, and why stepping out of your comfort zone and changing those h…

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5 Rules for More Confident Decisions 23:02

1y ago23:02

23:02

Send us a text Smart, high achieving leaders often make sub-optimal decisions. In this episode, learn how our brain's built-in bias toward risk and safety can derail confident decision-making, and uncover the biological reason why focusing on potential problems feels so natural. Through an exploration of brain science and behavioral patterns, the e…

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3 Easy Habits to Command More Respect at Work 16:23

1y ago16:23

16:23

Send us a text Struggling to command respect at work? This episode tackles why blaming external factors - like company culture or difficult colleagues - completely misses the point. The discussion explores how habitual behaviors, particularly those of high achievers, can actually undermine authority and influence. Through 3 simple yet powerful new …

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Increasing Your Executive Presence in Meetings 14:39

1y ago14:39

14:39

Send us a text Meetings with senior leaders are a prime opportunity to demonstrate executive presence. But they make many leaders anxious. In this episode, we tackle the uncomfortable truth about why capable professionals often stay silent in high-stakes conversations. From claiming introversion to avoiding vulnerability, discover the five hidden b…

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Navigating Challenging Times: A Thanksgiving Reflection 6:38

1y ago6:38

6:38

Send us a text On Thanksgiving, most of us practice gratitude. It's easy during the holidays, but finding gratitude in the midst of difficulties requires a fundamental shift in perspective that can transform how we experience and overcome obstacles. Rusty Gaillard is an executive coach, helping mid-level corporate leaders create more career success…

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Getting Promoted: 3 Actions to Take Today 21:00

1y ago21:00

21:00

Send us a text Has your career progression slowed down? In this episode of Do Something Different, we tackle promotion and career advancement - specifically why many high achievers hit a plateau and struggle to reach the next level. Learn why the behaviors that made you successful early in your career may now be holding you back, and how the "A Tra…

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Delivering Effective Feedback 9:19

1y ago9:19

9:19

Send us a text Is performance review season making you anxious? In this episode, Rusty Gaillard tackles the elephant in the room: why most leaders either avoid giving feedback or do it poorly. He reveals why treating feedback as a time management problem completely misses the point, and shares a personal commitment that transformed how he approache…

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Conquering Fear of Failure 17:51

1y ago17:51

17:51

Send us a text Are you a high achiever who's built your career on being smart and avoiding mistakes? In this episode, Rusty tackles the paralyzing pressure that successful professionals face when it comes to making mistakes, especially in high-stakes situations. Through a revealing client story about "Steve," who struggles with a seemingly unfixabl…

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Mastering Prioritization 12:46

1y ago12:46

12:46

Send us a text Are you constantly juggling back-to-back meetings, endless Slack messages, and mounting deliverables? If you're like most senior leaders, you've probably tried various prioritization techniques to manage it all. But what if prioritization isn't actually the answer? In this episode, Rusty shares a personal story from his time at Apple…

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Do Something Different Trailer 4:46

1y ago4:46

4:46

Send us a text Welcome to Do Something Different, a leadership podcast. This podcast is for high achievers: smart, ambitious, successful people who've done a lot in their career, but want even more impact and fulfillment. The premise of this podcast is that the behaviors and habits that have been key to your success so far may be the things that ar…

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