Fixable

How to stop devoting yourself to your job w/ Sarah Jaffe | from How to Be a Better Human

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Jaffe is the author of Work Won’t Love You Back: How Devotion to Our Jobs Keep Us Exploited, Exhausted, and Alone. She and Chris discuss the e...

The art of the interview with Andrew Ross Sorkin | from ReThinking with Adam Grant

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As a business journalist, Andrew Ross Sorkin writes for the New York Times DealBook, which he founded, and co-anchors Squawk Box on CNBC. In this epis...

3 simple ways to build stronger relationships at work | from TED Talks Daily

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Doing the best at your job isn't just about working harder — it’s also about connecting better, says psychologist Alyssa Birnbaum. She shares prac...

Stephen J. Dubner | from Design Matters

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen J. Dubner is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and co-creator of Freakonomics—the cultural phenomenon that, over the past 20 ...

How to repair any relationship (w/ Master Fixer Dr. Becky) (re-release)

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Parenthood and leadership have a shared mission to set other people up for success. Renowned “parenting whisperer” Dr. Becky Kennedy (@drbeckyatgo...

Work advice from the world’s favorite couples therapist w/ Master Fixer Dr. Orna Guralnik

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Relationships of any kind can be tricky—but therapists are here to help. In this special episode, Anne and Frances talk to clinical psychologist Dr....

Fixations: Farmer’s Dog, Waymo, switchers, and manila folders

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this brand-new Fixations segment, Anne and Frances reveal the companies and tools they’ve been fixated on recently—and the lessons we can learn...

Why AI is our ultimate test and greatest invitation | from TED Tech

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Technologist Tristan Harris has an urgent question: What if the way we’re deploying the world’s most powerful technology — artificial intelligen...

Quick Fixes: How to step into leadership, improve your organization, and regain lost support

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Quick Fixes episode, Anne and Frances work to solve three callers’ tricky work problems in under 30 minutes. One listener seeks advice on st...

How to negotiate with confidence (w/ Master Fixer Deepak Malhotra)

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re constantly negotiating in our everyday lives—deciding where to go to dinner, haggling with sellers on Facebook Marketplace—but when it com...

Unsolicited Advice: The WNBA has a leadership problem

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After the Minnesota Lynx were knocked out of the WNBA playoffs, star player Napheesa Collier used her exit interview to issue a scathing critique of t...

How employers in Washington State solved a transportation crisis (from Speed & Scale)

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How much time do you spend commuting to and from work in your car? And do you drive alone? In the US, the transportation sector emits more carbon poll...

How to communicate with your colleagues

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you find yourself overwhelmed by too many Slack messages? Or unsure how to talk so that people will listen? In this episode, Anne and Frances help ...

Quick Fixes on Confidence: How to feel less awkward at the office, stay strong during a job search, and build up your team (w/ Morra Aarons-Mele)

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special Quick Fixes episode, Anne and Frances are joined by Morra Aarons-Mele, workplace mental health expert and author of The Anxious Achiev...

How to get your confidence back (Re-release)

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When negative feedback shakes your confidence, it can be difficult to get back to feeling like yourself at work. In this episode, Anne and Frances hel...

How to beat impostor syndrome

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Up to 80% of people experience impostor syndrome at some point in their lives—a feeling of inadequacy and anxiety about perceived flaws. In this epi...

Boost your confidence (w/ Master Fixer Ian Robertson)

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anne and Frances are back with a new season of Fixable to tackle a subject that impacts everyone’s experience of work: confidence. In this episode, ...

The return-to-work toolbox (re-release)

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the best way to transition back to work after going on leave? Wren is a newly minted director at a fintech company who got promoted into the ...

Everything Can't Be Priority One | from At Work with The Ready

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We talk a lot about doing less to get more—but in practice, most organizations end up doing the opposite. When priorities pile up, and nothing gets ...

Mellody Hobson on taking tough feedback | from ReThinking with Adam Grant

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Criticism rarely comes wrapped in a shiny gift box, tied with a bow. As a trailblazing leader, one of Mellody Hobson’s gifts is finding the diamond ...

Best of Design Matters: Gloria Steinem | from Design Matters

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For over sixty years, Gloria Steinem has been at the center of American culture and political life, where she has been instrumental in shaping our ide...

How to calm your anxiety, from a neuroscientist | from TED Health

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if you could transform your anxiety into something you can actually use during your work day? This week, we're revisiting a talk by neuroscientis...

Intelligent failure with Amy Edmondson | from Behind the Money

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re bringing you an episode from the FT’s Behind the Money podcast: Every year, the Financial Times selects the most outstanding busi...

Generational differences are vastly exaggerated | from WorkLife with Adam Grant

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are 5 different generations in the workplace today, and strong views can lead to conflict between age groups. But are generational differences r...

The trick to powerful public speaking | from TED Business

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why do so many of us get nervous when public speaking? Communication expert Lawrence Bernstein says the key to dealing with the pressure is as simple ...

The AI revolution is underhyped | from TED Talks Daily

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The arrival of non-human intelligence is a very big deal, says former Google CEO and chairman Eric Schmidt. In a wide-ranging interview with technolog...

How to change careers and reinvent yourself (w/ Dawn Burrell) | from How to Be a Better Human

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dawn Burrell is a celebrated long jumper, an Olympic athlete, and a chef’s whose cooking made her a semifinalist for a James Beard Award — and the...

Unsolicited Advice: How to get your mojo back at work

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you feeling overwhelmed, uninspired, or burned out at work? In this special Unsolicited Advice episode, Anne and Frances are getting ready for sum...

The rewards of healthy conflict (w/ Master Fixer Amanda Ripley)

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us try to avoid conflict, particularly at work. But when done right, conflict can be a tool to strengthen interpersonal bonds and generate bet...

How to lead your team through crisis

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When your organization is bending under the weight of external pressures, it can be difficult to lead your team with strength and clarity. In this epi...

How to make friends at work (w/ Master Fixers Kate Moennig & Leisha Hailey of The L Word)

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You might know Kate Moennig and Leisha Hailey from their iconic roles as best friends Shane and Alice on The L Word—they’re best friends in real l...

Innovation: Coming up with new ideas (Boss Class from The Economist)

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A good boss is a rare breed. That’s because running an organisation is hard. It means getting to grips with the world’s most baffling substance: p...

How to say no (from WorkLife with Adam Grant)

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a world filled with requests, many of us are struggling to stay afloat. Even if you’re not a people-pleaser, the desire to maintain a positive re...

Quick Fixes: How to build a strong team fast, embrace conflict, and be an effective middleman

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fixable receives calls and questions from listeners all over the world—including Antarctica! In this Quick Fixes episode, Anne and Frances work to s...

How to fix meetings (w/ Master Fixer Priya Parker)

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Studies show that companies would benefit from having fewer and better meetings. So how can you turn your workplace gatherings from time-wasters to pr...

What it’s like to be a veterinarian (from What It’s Like to Be… with Dan Heath)

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re bringing you a special episode from What It's Like To Be... a podcast from Dan Heath where he explores the world of work, one professio...

Unsolicited Advice: How to find a job you actually want (Re-release)

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Looking for a job can be frustrating and exhausting. Unsolicited Advice is back and this time Anne and Frances are helping YOU find work you actually ...

How to help someone who doesn’t want your help

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you build a working relationship after you’ve gotten off on the wrong foot? In this episode, Anne and Frances coach a caller who has been bro...

The strategic genius of Taylor Swift (w/ Master Fixer Kevin Evers)

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We all know Taylor Swift as an international pop superstar—her albums shoot to the top of the Billboard charts, and her recent Eras Tour grossed ove...

Quick Fixes: How to energize your team, level up your management skills, and fill a leadership vacuum

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Quick Fixes episode, Anne and Frances work to solve three different callers’ tricky problems in under 30 minutes. One listener asks for tips...

How to bring a business back to life (w/ Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt)

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The resurrection of Barnes & Noble is one of the most remarkable turnaround stories of the modern business era. Chief revival architect and CEO Ja...

How to stand up for your colleagues

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When you spot workplace practices that seem less-than-fair, what can you do to stand up for better treatment of someone else? In this episode, Anne an...

Quick Fixes: How to adopt a strategic mindset, lose that chip on your shoulder, and know when to walk away

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Quick Fixes episode, Anne and Frances work to solve three different callers’ tricky work problems in under 20 minutes. One listener wants to...

How to help your team build trust

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Establishing trust with customers and constituents is the cornerstone of a healthy organization—but frontline teams must learn how to do it. In this...

How to repair any relationship (w/ Master Fixer Dr. Becky)

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Parenthood and leadership have a shared mission to set other people up for success. Renowned “parenting whisperer” Dr. Becky Kennedy (@drbeckyatgo...

Unsolicited Advice: How to handle layoffs with care

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When an organization lays people off , those who remain are often left scrambling to find their footing – and hold other people up – in an enviro...

Quick Fixes: How to level up, job craft, and manage colleagues you can’t stand

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Quick Fixes episode, Anne and Frances work to solve three different callers’ tricky work problems in under 20 minutes. One listener searches...

What leaders are getting wrong about return-to-office (from Rapid Response)

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re bringing you a special episode from Rapid Response featuring Frances in conversation with Bob Safian the former editor-in-chief of Fast...

Power, purpose, and the American presidency with Jared Cohen (from ReThinking with Adam Grant)

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What do the most powerful people in the world do after they've achieved success? Jared Cohen is a history buff and a presidential historian. His lates...

How to handle your office crush — and keep it professional (w/ Master Fixer Tia Silas)

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What should you do when Cupid's arrow strikes at work? Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Anne and Frances are digging into the complicated dynamics ...

How to get your confidence back

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When negative feedback shakes your confidence, it can be difficult to get back to feeling like yourself at work. In this episode, Anne and Frances hel...

Why you should get good at being bad

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes the only way to win is by finding the courage to lose. This week, Anne and Frances want you to “dare to be bad” in order to free up capa...

How to outsmart bias at work (Re-Release)

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt like something about your identity was getting in the way of your success? This week, a listener needs help pushing through the res...

How to deal with a communication breakdown (Re-Release)

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kelli is a nurse at a leading teaching hospital where communication issues are not only leading to resentment – they could also be affecting patient...

The Anxious Achiever: Say goodbye to negative self-talk and hello to your superpowers

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is an episode of a podcast we think you'll love, The Anxious Achiever. Sanyin Siang is an advisor, coach, and adjunct professor at Duke Universit...

How to turn your passion project into your career (Re-Release)

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

David and his brother have co-founded a non-profit helping Black youth in Miami… but David still has a full-time job. Wanting to turn his passion pr...

How to mix business and family

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What to do when your boss is your father-in-law, your colleague is your cousin, and your business partner is also your life partner? In the last episo...

How to create a truly inclusive workplace (w/ Master Fixer Stephanie Creary)

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

DEI efforts are focused on giving everyone in the workplace a fair shot at success – and better positioning organizations to excel at what they do. ...

Quick Fixes: How to manage promotion politics, culture fit, and awkward feedback from your boss

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this Quick Fixes episode, Anne and Frances work to solve three different callers’ tricky work problems in under 20 minutes. One listener contempl...

How AI is changing who gets hired – and who doesn’t

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From vetting resumes to screening candidates, many employers are using AI tools to identify top talent. But what happens when companies start relying ...

The power of neurodivergence in the workplace (w/ Master Fixer Ludmila Praslova) - Part 2

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Looking for a new job can be daunting for everyone. When you’re neurodivergent, the stakes can be even higher in your search for the right role, tea...

Unsolicited Advice: Can the Democratic Party move fast and fix things?

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Democratic Party lost big in the 2024 election cycle. What are the lessons party leaders should take from what happened? In this special Unsolicit...

The power of neurodivergence in the workplace (w/ Master Fixer Ludmila Praslova) - Part 1

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Neurodiversity is not always visible, understood, or valued in the workplace. But systems and cultures that support neurodivergent team members can le...

How to help your team manage change

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The only thing we can guarantee will happen…is change. So how do you make transitions less painful and more empowering? This week, Anne and Frances ...

Why kindness is the secret to a successful business (w/ Master Fixer James Rhee)

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is kindness (and a little math) all it takes to save a company? James Rhee, professor of entrepreneurship, author, and impact investor, believes the a...

How to turn your vision into impact

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve done the hard work to turn your ambitious vision into a viable organization. Now how do you thrive and expand? Listener Nate Johnson is the f...

How to build an empire

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Orlando Ashford is the superstar Chief People Officer for Fanatics, the fast-growing digital sports platform that does everything from sell licensed m...

Unsolicited Advice: Why is Amazon dragging its employees back into the office?

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The evidence is clear that hybrid work is good for both people and organizations. So why are companies as big as Amazon now asking employees to come i...

You can be happier at work — here’s how (w/ Master Fixer Laurie Santos)

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can you make yourself happier at work? Dr. Laurie Santos is a cognitive scientist and psychology professor at Yale University, where she teaches a wil...

Unsolicited Advice: How to find a job you actually want

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Looking for a job can be frustrating and exhausting. Unsolicited Advice is back and this time Anne and Frances are helping YOU find work you actually ...

How to get what you need at work

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Anne and Frances are back in the hot seat to help a listener tackle a common workplace problem: having less influence than we think we dese...

How to turn your habits into something more meaningful (w/ Master Fixer Mike Norton)

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you brush your teeth before or after you take a shower? It’s a question author and Harvard Business School professor Mike Norton has asked countl...

How to Fail Better (from Fail Better with David Duchovny)

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To be human is to fail — period. And not just to fail once, but to fail a lot. As the author Samuel Beckett said: “Fail again. Fail better.” Why...

How you can bring out the best in others

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are back! To kick off the season, Anne and Frances provide some simple but impactful insights that can help you be the best leader you can be. They...

How do I move fast without breaking things? (Re-release)

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Moving fast is essential for companies to do well, especially if they're just starting out, but so making thoughtful, informed decisions. This week, A...

How to fight perfectionism (from The Happiness Lab)

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On Fixable, we're always trying to help listeners solve problems in the best way possible, but holding yourself to impossibly high standards is the ot...

The Future of Entrepreneurship (from The Prof G Pod)

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today is all about work-life balance, how to raise capital for your business, and what makes a good vs. bad entrepreneur. In this episode of The Prof ...

AI and the paradox of self-replacing workers (from TED Talks Daily)

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

AI is disrupting the ways we work so this week, we bring you a TED Talks Daily episode that we think will bring you a fresh perspective. Tune in for a...

How to recharge on weekends and vacations for better productivity (from WorkLife)

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes the best way to fix a work problem is by taking a vacation. Yet, people tend to not use all their paid time off. This week, we have an episo...

How to communicate complex ideas simply and effectively (from Think Fast, Talk Smart)

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do I send my message clearly when put on the spot? How do I write emails to get my point across? How can I easily convey complex information? How ...

How to Move Fast and Fix Things (from Design Matters with Anne Morriss and Frances Frei)

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is an episode of Design Matters featuring Fixable hosts Anne Morriss and Frances Frei. You'll receive a deep dive into the lives of them both, le...

What really went down at OpenAI and the future of regulation w/ Helen Toner (from The TED AI Show)

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here on Fixable, we've addressed countless tough problems people face at work. One of the toughest problems companies deal with is when leaders don't ...

How to give and receive good advice (w/ Hola Papi’s John Paul Brammer)

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you listen to Fixable, then maybe you've sometime wished someone would just help you figure out your life. John Paul Brammer’s job is to do exact...

Brené Brown on our flawed, imperfect selves (from A Slight Change of Plans)

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is an episode of another podcast we think you'll enjoy, A Slight Change of Plans, hosted by former TED Speaker Dr. Maya Shankar.Brené Brown is a...

How to fix the unfixable (w/ Malcolm Gladwell)

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Whether it's a hiccup at your job or a systemic issue that affects everyone you know, we've all encountered obstacles that just seem impossible to ove...

How to convince others you’re still relevant (hint: start with yourself)

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Experience is not always seen as an asset in a world that equates innovation and youth, particularly in fast-moving industries like tech and art. How ...

How to keep in touch with reality when AI keeps calling (from The TED AI Show)

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we wanted to give you a chance to check out another amazing show from the TED Audio Collective, The TED AI Show – a podcast meant to guid...

Succession: Dealing with a shift change in the C-Suite

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It happens all the time - new leaders come in and make big changes. So how do we adapt to new styles and strategies? And protect the things we don’t...

Unsolicited Advice: Can Starbucks get their order right?

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Starbucks’ stock price dropped sharply after the company reported a significant slowdown in visits to its stores in both the U.S. and China, its two...

Quick Fixes: How to quit and how to work smarter

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a new Quick Fixes segment, Anne and Frances swiftly tackle the work problems of not one but two listeners, delivering relatable advice for both har...

Fixable Live: A conversation with Scott Galloway

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to Fixable’s first live show at TED2024! Anne and Frances sat down with NYU professor, entrepreneur, best-selling author and celebrity podcas...

Is AI your next hire?

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when there’s too much work but not enough people to do it? Bring in some support! This week, Anne and Frances talk to a listener whos...

How Bill Gates spends $9 billion a year | The TED Interview

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is an episode of The TED Interview, another podcast from the TED Audio Collective, that we think you'll enjoy.To get a free copy of the Infectiou...

How to stop a bully (w/ Master Fixer Amy Cuddy) - Part 2

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bullies can’t bully alone – they need other people to participate in their campaigns to shame, discredit, and exclude their targets. This means th...

(UPDATED) How to spot a bully in the workplace (w/ Master Fixer Amy Cuddy) - Part 1

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

(Note: This is an updated version of this episode – if you previously downloaded audio and got a different podcast, thanks for your patience as we d...

How to spot a bully in the workplace (w/ Master Fixer Amy Cuddy) - Part 1

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Where do bullies go when they grow up? New research shows they just move from the playground to the workplace. This week, Master Fixer and social psyc...

Unsolicited Advice: Boeing & how to lead in a crisis

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple deadly crashes, a door flying off mid-flight, a CEO forced to step down Boeing has had more than a few disasters. And in case anyone at Boein...

The key to successful promotions

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you retain good people – and set them up for success in a dynamic, fast-moving environment? Promotion, job design, and clear career pathways ...

How to talk about mental health at work

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Whatever happens off-the-job comes with us to work, including our mental health. And having the right tools to talk about it is crucial to improving o...

How to stop your company’s size from slowing you down

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do ideas have the freedom to run in your workplace, or do they get caught in internal complexity? As companies grow, they tend to have more processes ...