Fixable

How to prevent burnout (w/ Master Fixer Guy Winch)

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel like work is taking over your life? Guy Winch is a psychologist and author of the book Mind Over Grind: How to Break Free When Work Hijack...

Unsolicited Advice: How Southwest Airlines lost its way

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Southwest has long been a beloved, low-cost airline with free checked bags, minimal fees, and one class of seating that made flying feel simple and fa...

4 steps you can do to build a better job (w/ Zeynep Ton)

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to many jobs—think food service and frontline retail—conditions can be miserable and demoralizing. But it doesn’t have to be that ...

How to communicate with confidence, manage your nervous system, and speak the language of executives (w/ Matt Abrahams)

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What gets in the way of good communication? In this special Quick Fixes episode, Anne and Frances are joined by Matt Abrahams, Stanford lecturer and b...

The secrets of a great apology | from WorkLife with Adam Grant

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When you mess up, a sincere apology can make all the difference. But making things right takes more than a simple “I’m sorry.” In this episode, ...

Toolkit: Talk Like a Leader (Part 2)

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Communication is a performance, and if you want to land it, you need to approach it like a performer. In the second part of this essential Toolkit seg...

Toolkit: Talk Like a Leader (Part 1)

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all heard that actions speak louder than words—but the words you choose can have a profound impact on the actions of the people around you. ...

Toolkit: Give Better Feedback

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Giving and receiving feedback is an important part of any job or relationship—but it can be tricky to get it right. This season, Anne and Frances ar...

Unsolicited Advice: Why Jeff Bezos should sell the Washington Post

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Washington Post, owned by Jeff Bezos, recently carried out a massive layoff that eliminated more than a third of its staff. In this episode of Uns...

How to challenge negative self-beliefs (w/ Master Fixer Muriel Wilkins)

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We all carry insecurities and negative beliefs that can quietly hold us back—but rewriting that narrative is up to us. In this episode, Anne and Fra...

(Re-release) Unsolicited Advice: How to handle layoffs with care

16 Feb 2026

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 environm...

How Zappos outperformed Amazon

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What makes a company extraordinary? In this episode, Anne and Frances study Zappos, the online shoe retailer that shaped the early days of e-commerce ...

Quick Fixes: How to stop judging your colleagues, pick your battles, and delegate responsibly

02 Feb 2026

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 struggles to colla...

Toolkit: Set Better Goals (like Shohei Ohtani)

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With a new year comes new goals and new hopes and dreams. This season, Anne and Frances are introducing a new segment called Toolkit: a practical guid...

Re-release: Unsolicited Advice: How to get your mojo back at work

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Next week we're launching a new season of Fixable, so today we're sharing an episode from the archive. Are you feeling overwhelmed, uninspired, or bur...

How to break bad habits (w/ Edith Zimmerman) | from How to Be a Better Human

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Edith Zimmerman is a sketchbook cartoonist and writer of the Substack newsletter, Drawing Links. In this episode, she joins Chris to talk about honest...

The daily practice that could rewire your brain | from TED Talks Daily

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Timm Chiusano was having one of the worst days of his career when he found himself inexplicably fascinated by a mundane part of the world on his walk ...

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...