The Art of Charm

Rich Diviney | 5 Navy Seal Attributes To Overcome Any Obstacle And Achieve Optimal Performance

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover how to develop the confidence and fearlessness of Navy SEALS with Rich Diviney. Rich draws upon 20+ years of experience...

Toolbox | 3 Steps to Break Out of Small Talk and Instantly Build Rapport

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover small talk and smart talk with AJ, Johnny, and Michael. If you want to make meaningful connections with people, you h...

Tim Grover | Achieve Superhuman Focus by Annihilating Distractions

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover winning with Tim Grover. Tim is the CEO of ATTACK Athletics, a keynote speaker and consultant to business leaders, athl...

Ethan Kross | Dominate Your Inner-Dialogue and Become The Ultimate Leader

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover our inner voices and chatter with Dr. Ethan Kross. Ethan is an American experimental psychologist, neuroscientist and w...

Dr. Nicole LePera | Heal Your Trauma and Forge the Life You Want

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover what it means to work on yourself with Dr. Nicole LePera. She is the creator of the popular Instagram account @the.holi...

Dr. Carole Robin | How to Build World Class Connections and Lead With Vulnerability

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover building stronger connections with Dr. Carole Robin. Carole Robin, Ph.D. was the Dorothy J. King Lecturer in Leadership...

Toolbox | Small Talk Hacks to Boost Your Sales, Grow Your Network and Never Feel Awkward Again

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover small talk with AJ, Johnny, and Michael. Getting on the question train is one of the most common mistakes people m...

Dr. Caroline Leaf | The Secret to Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess & 5 Steps to Healing Grief

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover the idea of mental mess with Dr. Caroline Leaf. Caroline has spent the last 30 years researching the nature of mental h...

Toolbox: Biggest Myth With Small Talk & 3 Mistakes to Avoid

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover the science of small talk with AJ and Johnny. Small talk can feel like a chore these days, but why is it important...

Brad Lomenick | 3 Steps to Effective Leadership & Getting the Feedback You Need to Succeed

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover leadership with Brad Lomenick. Brad is a leadership consultant, speaker, founder of BLINC, and author of The Catalyst L...

Matthew Pollard | The Networking Mindset for Success and Why Introverts Have the Edge

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover networking as an introvert with Matthew Pollard. Matthew is an internationally-recognized consultant, speaker, author, ...

Spark Your Creativity and Innovate Today with Michael Hendrix & Panos Panay

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover the power of music and listening with Panos A. Panay and R. Michael Hendrix. Panay is a Cypress-born entrepreneur and e...

Dr. Janina Scarlet | Unlock Superhero Confidence & Slay Your Inner Dragons

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover superhero therapy with Dr. Janina Scarlet. Dr. Janina Scarlet is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, author, TEDx speaker...

Tal Ben-Shahar | The Secret to Being Happy in the Modern World & 3 Tips to Conquer Screen Addiction

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover happiness and positive psychology with Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar. Tal Ben-Shahar taught two of the largest classes in Harvard ...

Tasha Eurich | The Secret to Self Awareness & 3 Strategies to Conquer Your Blindspots

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover self-awareness with Dr. Tasha Eurich. Tasha is an organizational psychologist, executive coach, researcher, and New Yor...

Toolbox: The Cheat Code to Building Deep Relationships and Being Unforgettable

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover emotional bids with AJ and Johnny. Understanding emotional bids is the cheat code to building great relationships, ...

Amy Chan | The Secret Ingredients to a Healthy Relationship & Surviving a Breakup

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover overcoming breakups with Amy Chan. Amy has been writing about relationships, dating, and love for over a decade, is the...

Therese Huston | How to Manage Criticism Effectively & Make Feedback Your Superpower

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover effective feedback with Therese Huston. Therese founded the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at Seattle U...

Steven Kotler | The Secret to Flow State & 6 Steps to Recovering from Burnout

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover flow state with Steven Kotler. Steven is the founder and executive director of the Flow Research Collective, and is the...

Doug Bopst | The Obvious Secret to Conquering Addiction & 3 Steps to Building a Better Life

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover how to conquer addiction with Doug Bopst. Doug is an award-winning personal trainer, author, speaker, and business owne...

Toolbox | Why Love Isn't Enough & 4 Skills You Need for a Healthy Relationship

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover how to keep the romance in your life fresh. Unfortunately, many of us believe relationship myths as truth which can se...

BJ Fogg | Biggest Myth About Habits & 2 Strategies to Decreasing Screentime

10 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover the breaking and creation of habits with BJ Fogg. BJ founded the Behavior Design Lab at Stanford University and teaches...

Joe De Sena | Two Essential Habits to Crush 2021 Like a Spartan

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover mindset and determination with Joe De Sena. Joe is the CEO and founder of Spartan and the Death Race, and the NY Times ...

Best of 2020

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we highlight the best moments of our podcast from 2020. It’s the end of 2020, so we’re celebrating it with a selection o...

Robert Rosenberg | The Secret to Growing a Successful Business and 3 Tips for Building an All-Star Team

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover business leadership with Robert Rosenberg. Robert was the chief executive officer of Dunkin' Donuts for thirty-five yea...

Annie Duke | The Secret Ingredient to Making the RIGHT Decision When It Really Matters

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover decision making with Annie Duke. Annie is a former professional poker player and won more than $4 million in tournament...

Jake Wood | The Key to Being a Leader in Times of Crisis & How to Build a World Class Team

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover leadership, integrity, and team building with Jake Wood. Jake is the CEO of Team Rubicon, one of America's most celebra...

Dr. DJ Moran | The 2 Step Process for Facing Any Challenge in Your Life and Coming Out On Top

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover Acceptance Commitment Therapy with Dr. DJ Moran. Dr. Moran has a Ph.D. in Psychology, is the founder of Pickslyde Consu...

David Meltzer | How to Buy Happiness by Shopping for the RIGHT Things

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover the myth about success with David Meltzer. David is the Co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and formerly served as CEO of ...

Bruce Feiler | The Lie We've Been Taught About Life and How to Prepare for Lifequakes

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover the myth of linear success with Bruce Feiler. Bruce is the author of seven New York Times bestsellers, the presenter of...

Carson Tate | The Secret to Finding Fulfillment at Work and Turning Your Strengths Into Professional Gold

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover finding fulfillment at work with Carson Tate. Carson is the author of Own It. Love It. Make It Work, the founder of Wor...

Toolbox: The Myth About Friendship and 3 Ways to Make a Deeper Connection

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover emotional connection with Michael Herold. Michael is the instructor for the Art of Charm’s Core Confidence program an...

Geoff Woods | Why Discipline is a Lie & The Billion Dollar Secret to Achieving Your Goals Faster

25 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover prioritization with Geoff Woods. Geoff is the Vice President of The ONE Thing and the host of The ONE Thing podcast whi...

J. Douglas Holladay | Stop Following Your Passion & 4 Essential Steps to Success

18 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we rethink the definition of success with J Douglas Holladay. Doug is the founder and CEO of Path North, a Georgetown University...

Jen Gottlieb and Chris Winfield | The 51% Rule and Why You Need a Badass List

11 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover connecting and commitment with Jenn Gottlieb and Chris Winfield. Jenn and Chris are the founders of Super Connector Med...

Gary John Bishop | Why You're Stuck & How to Crush Negative Self-Talk

04 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover assertive self-talk with Gary John Bishop. Gary is one of the world’s leading personal development experts and the au...

John Mackey | The Art of Conscious Leadership

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover conscious leadership with John Mackey. John is the CEO and cofounder of Whole Foods as well as author of bestselling Co...

Jim McKelvey | The Art of Audacity and Humility

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover the innovation stack with Jim McKelvey. Jim is an entrepreneur most known for cofounding Square and the author of The I...

Guy Raz | The Art of Inspiring Curiosity

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover vulnerability and curiosity with Guy Raz. Guy is a host and correspondent who has interviewed more than 6,000 people, i...

Dr. Vikram Mansharamani | The Art of Critical Thinking

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover how to think for yourself with Dr. Vikram Mansharamani. Dr. Vikram is a global trend-watcher who shows people how to an...

Dr. Jessica Borushok | The Art of Rebooting Your Busy Mind

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover getting unstuck from your busy mind with Dr. Jessica Borushok. Jessica is an award winning author and recognized expert...

Dr. Jill Stoddard | Why Imposter Syndrome is Normal and How to Reframe it for Success

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover imposter syndrome with Dr. Jill Stoddard. Dr. Stoddard is a psychologist, author of Be Mighty, speaker, co-host of the ...

Dr. Steven Hayes | The Art of Leading a Fulfilling Life

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover how to focus on what matters most with Dr. Steven Hayes. Steven C. Hayes is a professor and author of 44 books and near...

Dr. Stan Beecham | How to Build Belief Systems that Lead You to Success

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover belief systems with Dr. Stan Beecham. Dr. Beecham is a sport psychologist, the director and founding member of the Lead...

Charles Duhigg | Why You Need a Quarantine Routine

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover the necessity of routines with Charles Duhigg. Charles is a Pulitzer-prize winning American journalist and non-fiction ...

Bob Gower and Alexandra Jamieson | The Art of Flexible Boundaries

27 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we answer your questions and cover the All In Method with Alexandra Jamieson and Bob Gower. Alexandra is the bestselling author ...

Steve Herz | Why Critical Feedback is Important and How to Ask for It

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover critical feedback and how to ask for it with Steve Herz. Steve is President of The Montag Group, a sports and entertain...

Dr. Gervais | The Art of Self-Mastery and Becoming Who You’re Meant to Be

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover what it means to achieve mastery of a subject or skill with Dr. Michael Gervais, a high performance psychologist workin...

Keith Ferrazzi | The Art of Strength and Vulnerability in Leadership

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover with Keith Ferrazzi what it means to lead without authority. Keith is an American entrepreneur, recognized global thoug...

David Nurse | 7 Steps to Unshakable Confidence

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover the 7 steps to unshakable confidence with David Nurse. David is an NBA life and optimization coach, future bestselling ...

Patrick McGinnis | The Art of Overcoming FOMO

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we answer your questions and cover FOMO with the person who coined the term, Patrick McGinnis. Patrick is a venture capitalist, ...

Dan Harris | The Art of Mindfulness for Skeptics

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to have control over your mentality and reactions? On today’s episode of the Art of Charm podcast, AJ Harbinger and Johnny Dzubak are j...

5 Values, Actions, and Charities to Help Support Black Lives Matter

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this special episode of the Art of Charm podcast, we're digging into 5 values and how they relate to the current issues that we're facing, 5 things...

Jonah Berger | The Art of Persuasion

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover what it means to change someone’s mind with Jonah Berger. Jonah is a marketing professor at the Wharton School at the...

Andrew Horn | The Art of Emotional Mastery

25 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Technology has had an undeniable impact on our society, in good and bad ways, so what are the bad ways, how can we mitigate the damage they cause, and...

Gretchen Rubin | Happiness and the Four Tendencies

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us have heard the phrase, “Happiness is a choice” - but what does a happiness expert think about that and what can you do if you feel like...

Dan Heath | The Art of Upstream Thinking and Problem Solving

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s no surprise that many of us can be overwhelmed with the day-to-day events of our lives, so how are we supposed to plan for so many unforeseen e...

Dr. Domenick Sportelli | The Art of Overcoming Uncertainty

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover dealing with uncertainty and stress with Dr. Domenick Sportelli. Dr. Domenick is a board certified physician in adult g...

Yes Theory | The Art of Facing Your Fears

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Being stuck at home right now can feel like you’re putting your life on pause, but it doesn’t have to - so what can you do to keep working on your...

The Art of Overcoming Fear of Failure with Jon Taffer

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a trying time for the restaurant industry and any business that relies on social gathering, so what can business owners do to not only survive...

How to Give without Getting Taken Advantage of with Adam Grant

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It can be difficult to get ahead at work when someone else is always taking credit for what the team does, but what can you do to deal with selfish in...

The Art of Overcoming Procrastination with Adam Grant

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Procrastination is associated with laziness by many, but the science shows us otherwise - so if procrastinators aren’t lazy then why do we assume th...

The Art of Being Social During Coronavirus (Social Distancing Edition)

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you are now working remotely and socially distancing yourself, it doesn’t mean you have to stop being social or let your productivity slide, but ...

Leadership & Productivity in a Remote Workplace with Kevin Kruse

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You don’t need to be in a leadership position in order to be a leader, but what does it mean to be a leader no matter where you are and how can you ...

The Art of Overcoming Social Anxiety with Mark Metry

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Social anxiety has an impact that goes far beyond a discomfort interacting with people and can lead to substance abuse, depression, and suicidal ideat...

Rituals and Meaning with Sasha Sagan

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Rituals are powerful tools cultures have used for all of recorded history to strengthen group bonds, so how do rituals bring us closer, why are ritual...

The Art of Charisma Toolbox

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Charisma is not something you are born with, so what can you do to develop your own charisma, what does it even mean to have charisma, and what does t...

How To Handle Awkward Social Interactions with Miki Agrawal

02 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Authenticity is a powerful concept because many of us are scared of what other people might think of us if we were to be as weird as we know we are al...

The Art of Leadership in Business with Patrick Lencioni

24 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Company culture might conjure silly images of bag chairs and free lunch to some, but company culture is much more than hip amenities and it can break ...

The Art of Meditation To Get Sh!t Done with Justin Michael Williams

17 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meditation and mindfulness have experienced a resurgence in modern western society as people continue struggling to find peace and fulfillment amidst ...

The Art of Overcoming Fear and Rejection with John Livesay

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Fear and rejection are natural parts of life, but if you want the most out of life, fear and rejection are two things you will face on a regular path ...

The Art of Value Driven Success

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

To many of us, the word values can sound like a buzzword thrown around in corporate-speak via emails and quarterly earnings calls - but individual val...

Grow Your Social Media with Daddy Issues' Violet Benson

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

People skills are always important, but when it comes to money, fame, and power, it takes some skill and experience to learn who your friends are and ...

Turning Adversity into Advantage with Laura Huang

20 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Adversity has shaped humanity into who we are now - the most dominant and inventive species on this planet - so what can you do to stop looking at adv...

How To Stop Self-Sabotage with Dr. Judy Ho

13 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The tendency to self-sabotage is a part of who we are as humans, but many of us don’t even know when we’re doing it - so what can you do to identi...

The Art of Talking To Anyone

06 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Talking to people we don’t know can be uncomfortable and sometimes terrifying, so why is it so important that we become comfortable with it and over...

How to Land Your Dream Job - Matt Komo

30 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Finding your voice as a creative can be difficult and frustrating, so how do you stay true to yourself while pushing the boundaries of your work, what...

How To Pitch Your Idea In Just 3 Minutes with Brant Pinvidic

16 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You are pitching anytime you attempt to convey an idea, and pitching effectively in today’s world of short attention spans is getting harder and har...

How To Resolve Conflict Like A Martial Artist with Judy Ringer

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Conflict resolution is not a skillset that comes naturally for most of us because our egos will always want to defend us by proving we’re correct at...

Building Blocks To Becoming A Leader

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Leadership skills is a phrase that gets thrown around a lot yet can mean many different things depending on the person using it, so what does “leade...

How To Ask Better Questions with Laura Beil

25 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Storytelling might seem like a skill reserved for dinner parties and family gatherings, but we actually use it in our everyday lives, many times witho...

How To Set Your Storytelling Skills On Fire with Daniele Bolelli

18 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Many of life’s most powerful lessons come from stories of men and women living through dark and ugly periods in history - but why do we relate to th...

786: How To Evoke Five Powerful Hormones Through Storytelling With David JP Phillips

11 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Humans are storytellers by nature, so the ability to tell a great story is something we can all learn and develop over time - but where do you start i...

785: How To Tell A Great Story In 8 Easy Steps

04 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Storytelling is the glue which has held humanity together over tens of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of years - but why are stories so impor...

784: Expert Networking for Introverts with Karen Wickre

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Networking can seem like a daunting task for introverts, so what strengths do introverts bring to the table that extroverts do not, what value can you...

783: Pro Tips To Build Your Dream Network With Brian Dixon

21 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Networking is all about people (obviously), but it can be easy to forget that when we’re thinking about what we can get from the relationships in ou...

782: Networking Advice No One Tells You

14 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The best networkers prepare for networking events in order to get the most out of them, but how do you go about preparing for a networking event, what...

781: How To Grow Your Network Through Social Capital

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Introduction Networking has picked up a bad rap over the years, but what exactly is networking, how is your network different from your social circle,...

780: Extreme Negotiations from Battlefield to Boardroom with Aram Donigian

01 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Some of the most intense and important negotiations humanity has witnessed have taken place in and around the field of battle, but how much do they ha...

779: How To Negotiate With Friends, Build Credibility and Detach From Your Ego with Wil Schroter

26 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we talk with Wil Schroter. Will is a serial entrepreneur who has started 9 companies since 1994 and sold 4 of them to date. He is...

778: 3 Steps to Make Any Negotiation Bulletproof

16 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Some of the most important decisions in your life involve negotiating with someone more experienced than you, so what can you do today to make sure yo...

777: Negotiating: 4 Things You Must Know + Why Fighting For The Biggest Slice Doesn't Help

09 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The thought of negotiating can instill feelings of discomfort in many of us because we associate negotiating with trying to create a win for us and a ...

776: Eric Weinstein Learns the Art of Charm. Part 2 (Find Your Voice)

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Finding your voice as an individual is vital to realizing your potential and building a life that allows you to be the best version of yourself, but w...

775: Your Tough Questions About Decision Making Answered

26 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The narratives we create for ourselves influence everything from life-changing decisions down to what we eat and how we spend our free time, but what ...

773: Eric Weinstein Meets The Art Of Charm. Part 1 (Why we need The Portal)

12 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Technology has an increasing influence on our lives, but did you know even small concentrated doses, such as working all day on a computer (aka a “t...

772: Dan Ariely: How to Defeat Indecision and Regret

05 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The harder a decision seems to be for people, the less likely it is that we will spend enough time researching it in order to determine what to do - b...

771: Dealing with Competition, Codependency and High Value Conversations - Q&A with Erin Muroski

29 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us will never undergo professional training in the world of improve and yet we engage in improv almost every day because life is improv - so w...

770: Leon Logothetis: Traveling the World Relying on Kindness

22 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kindness costs you nothing but can change someone’s life forever, even your own - but how do we even define kindness, what does it mean to be genuin...

769: Laura Heck: AVOID These 4 Behaviors in Any Relationship

15 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The majority of issues we face in relationships can be boiled down to 4 types of behaviors we exhibit. So what are they? How do you identify which one...

768: How to set boundaries that set you free

08 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Establishing boundaries can feel intimidating if you’ve never successfully set them before, so why are they so important when it comes to maintainin...