In the Arena: A LinkedIn Wisdom Podcast: Recent Episodes
In the Arena explores vulnerable aspects of the human experience to inspire transformation. We bring this to life every other week with influential business leaders, authors, and changemakers.
Is Impostor Syndrome weighing you down? In our final post from the Hello Monday series on overcoming career challenges, Jessi Hempel talks with Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin about proactively managing careers as well as understanding impostor syndrome and how to combat it.
This week, we're featuring researcher Angela Duckworth and Hello Monday’s Jessi Hempel as they chat about grit. Grit's not just about talent. Angela outlines her philosophy on grit, explains why grit isn’t the only trait that matters and shows how each of us can move the needle forward in our own professional and personal lives. This conversation was recorded as part of Yext’s “Answer Me This” series.
This week, executive coach, author, and self-reinvention expert, Dorie Clark and Hello Monday’s Jessi Hempel chat about taking a chance and starting fresh in your career. They talk about how everyone can make a Plan B, the importance of having a growth mindset, and what keeps us from having the courage to do it. This interview originally aired as Hello Monday with Jessi Hempel.
With so much curiosity and misunderstanding around coaching, we're diving into how influential our training as coaches has been in our own transformation. We're laying out some of the core skills anyone can use to change the way they connect and support others. After hearing our unscripted coaching, you'll walk away with a better sense of how talking less and listening more works.
The week we're jumping in with Rosanna Durruthy, Vice President of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at LinkedIn. She’s a well-known leader in D&I, grounded in her personal power and candor. You'll hear how the importance she places on her relationship with herself and accepting herself has allowed her to transform those around her, and what it means for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging globally.
We live in a world where it has become critical to be aware of our emotions for self-development and interpersonal interactions, yet most of us were never taught these skills. In this week’s episode, we’re jumping in the arena with Marc Brackett, Ph.D., founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, on his 2019 book Permission to Feel. Through his personal stories, you’ll hear how the framework he’s introducing globally is redesigning how people, from students to corporate leaders, become more curious, open, and understanding of their emotions.
This week we're talking about one of the oldest human languages. Inspired by the book Humor, Seriously by Dr. Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas, we share ways you can be intentional about creating moments of laughter in your life. From a stronger immune system to greater personal satisfaction, who wouldn’t want to reap the benefits of humor?
This week we jump back in with one of our favorite guests, Yung Pueblo (Diego Perez). His second book, Clarity & Connection, poetically delves into what it means to move through a personal transformational process. In our conversation, Diego clarifies the variety of ways to heal yourself, the value of learning how patterns and conditioning affect your perception, and why we all benefit from staying present in our relationships while we grow.
This week we're talking to Scott Shute, Head of Mindfulness and Compassion at LinkedIn, about his new book The Full Body Yes. While it's categorized as a business book, its focus is on the deeply human experience of knowing oneself, loving oneself, mastering oneself, and compassion in action. Scott brings 4 engaging stories from the book to life, followed by us connecting the dots with him on how they each apply as powerful lessons in life and at work. Together, we can change work from the inside out.
Leaning on the words of others during hard times has a powerful way of helping us get to the other side of our struggles. In this week’s episode, join us as we share the most memorable quotes we’ve collected throughout our lives. No matter what you’re facing right now, meaningful words can help you meet this moment.
This week we’re re-releasing two episodes from last June recorded at the height of racial violence. We kick off with personal stories from our Asian colleagues at LinkedIn who were brave enough to share them. With the violence and hate targeting Asian Americans, we’re all reminded that we each still have a role to play in shifting our beliefs, narratives, and systems.
This week we’re re-releasing two episodes from last June recorded at the height of racial violence. We kick off with personal stories from our Asian colleagues at LinkedIn who were brave enough to share them. With the violence and hate targeting Asian Americans, we’re all reminded that we each still have a role to play in shifting our beliefs, narratives, and systems.
Impostor Syndrome is something many of us have felt yet do not often talk about. This week, we're navigating the ambiguous waters of this “syndrome” by sharing real experiences from listeners. Combining experiences, stories and research we're shedding light on the deeper experiences that could lead to feelings of self-doubt and the antidotes that exist for both individuals and groups.
This week, we jump in the arena with Dan Shapero, COO at LinkedIn, for an open conversation around his professional journey. By weaving in stories from his life, Dan shares what he believes makes a strong leader, the 3 questions he asks to determine if someone is leading in a transformational way, and the most important lessons he’s learned over time.
This week we're sitting down together to talk about the book that kicked off our year, Atomic Habits by James Clear. With over 1 million copies sold, this powerful book shares simple tactics around how to create better habits and get rid of bad ones. Together, we're sharing the most important points to know and how to apply them immediately to transform your life.
What is the formula for happiness? We connected with author and social psychologist Jon Haidt to talk about his first book, The Happiness Hypothesis. In this conversation, Jon shares how we get in our own way of achieving the happiness we desire, where happiness truly comes from, and strategies for creating it.
This week, we're sitting down with life strategist, bestselling author and positive psychology expert, Valorie Burton, to talk about her recent book Let Go of the Guilt. In her work, Valorie stumbled upon the emotion of guilt after noticing how it kept so many from living joyfully. Valorie shares the truth about guilt, how to release it, and proven strategies to cultivate the joy we all want.
Join us In the Arena as we share a framework to create anything you want in your life. We’re discussing moving from unconscious reactions to cultivating a clear mindset and discovering what's most important to you. Anything is possible!
Join Jackie Goldberg and Leah Smart in the arena as they share the different ways you can connect to your mind, body, and spirit to be the best version of yourself. Explore the key things that might be keeping you from being fully connected and ways you can truly improve your wellness every day.
Leah Smart and Jackie Goldberg sit down with Diego Perez (Yung Pueblo). Diego is a meditator, speaker, and author of the best-selling book Inward. They discuss ways we can bring more clarity and peace to our lives. When we achieve peace and clarity, we can transform ourselves and help transform the world.
Leah and Jackie sit down with Hoby Darling, Senior Executive at Logitech and Co-Founder of Liminal Collective- a community with the desire to enable humanity's greatest endeavors. Hoby's experience working with elite performers across diverse disciplines is revealing the path for each of us to go from great to legendary. In this episode, he shares the 7 commonalities he's seen from peak performers, why intentional regeneration is essential, and how he's democratizing human potential.
If life is a container, what are you going to put in it? Jackie Goldberg and Leah Smart sit down with Kevin Delaney, VP of Learning and Development at LinkedIn to discuss his new book, A Life Worth Living. This inspiring and action-oriented read focuses on helping anyone create meaning and purpose in their everyday life. Tune into this episode to hear more about the monumental experiences that shaped Kevin and gave life to his book.
With so much curiosity and misunderstanding around coaching, Jackie and Leah dive into how influential their training as coaches have been in their transformation. They lay out some of the core skills anyone can utilize in personal and professional relationships to completely change the way they connect and support others. And, you'll hear a live demo of Leah coaching Jackie on a topic she's challenged with.
In the Jewish culture, it is believed that the most righteous people die on the New Year- Rosh Hashanah- because the world needed them until the very last moment. This holiday ushers in a time for anyone to reflect, express gratitude and decide who they want to be in this world. On the heels of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's passing, Jackie and Leah talk about her steadfast commitment to what was right and just, reflect on the value of standing for something and share what the holiday means for them. In this uncertain time, the world needs each of us to show up, stand up, and channel our inner RBG.
Jessi Hempel, Senior Editor at Large and Host of LinkedIn's podcast, Hello Monday joins Leah and Jackie for a virtual coffee. For more than 20 years Jessi has interviewed people all of us would want to have coffee with; from CEOs, celebrities and Pulitzer-Prize winners to explorers, corporate refugees and disruptors. In this episode, the spotlight is on Jessi as she shares the big lessons she's learned, the emerging role of technology and business, and how continually choosing your true north can transform the world.
How are you consciously connecting to those who matter most? Leah and Jackie use Brené Brown’s 1x1 square to help you identify the high-value relationships in your life. Through shared stories and techniques, they talk about ways you can be more intentional in growing these relationships.
What have you heard about the Enneagram? Jackie and Leah sit down with two LinkedIn leaders who are certified in the Enneagram to understand more about this ancient personality assessment. Brad and Jess give an overview of the 9 personality types that will help us understand ourselves, others, and the world in a more holistic and powerful way. If you haven’t taken it, you’ll definitely want to dive into it after listening.
Curveballs in life are inevitable, yet we often find ourselves surprised when they are thrown our way. Even after the initial shock, it’s hard to see the way forward. Leah and Jackie share a 3-step practice – Stay, Shift, Signify – to work through the disruptive events in our lives. Not only will this practice change the way you experience the next curveball, it will also leave you stronger than you were before it got thrown your way.
When we looked back on the last 6 months in our country and the world, the one theme we couldn’t ignore wasletting go. So many of us ended 2019 with inspiring visions of what this year would bring. And for most of us, it has been entirely different than we imagined. But that doesn’t mean we can’t release our expectations to accept our new realities. Join us to talk about what we've had to let go of, why it's so hard to do so and how to chart a new, optimistic path forward.
Join Leah Smart and Jackie Goldberg as they reflect on their last episode - Pt. 1: On Race in America and Earning Allyship– and share the progress they’ve made over the past several weeks. Discover how you can do your part with three guiding principles: Learn about racism in America, Explore the role you play, and Commit to taking action.
In the latest episode of “In the Arena,” Jackie Goldberg, a white Jewish American, checks in with her best friend and colleague, Leah Smart, a Black American, on how she is doing during this unsettling time. This vulnerable conversation aims to open the doors for others to challenge their perspectives and beliefs about race and privilege in America. When we all show up honestly and ready to do better, we can move forward together.
Join Jackie and Leah in the arena with humanistic psychologist, Scott Barry Kaufman to discuss his latest book, Transcend: The New Science of Self Actualization. In his book, Scott explores the research and stories behind Abraham Maslow's work, and reveals surprises about the human experience. He shares the development of personal meaning, how you can find purpose anywhere and why each person deserves have the opportunity to reach the peak of their potential.
Join Leah and Jackie as they jump in the arena with motivational speaker and author, Mike Robbins. Just off the heels of launching his most recent book, We’re All in This Together, we discuss how showing up for our colleagues, teams and organizations is pivotal now more than ever. Mike shares some of the most powerful insights he brings to individuals and organizations such as the value of authenticity, listening to our instincts and the role empathy plays in fostering connection.
Join Leah and Jackie as they jump in the arena with Dorie Clark, author of Reinventing You, Stand Out and Entrepreneurial You. Named an expert in self-reinvention by the New York Times, Dorie shares her transformative journey. Her work to support others in reinventing themselves personally and professionally will inspire listeners to move closer to the lives they want.
Join Jackie and Leah for an in-depth conversation with Vice President at LinkedIn, Alyssa Merwin. She shares her unexpected & inspiring story about optimizing for what's most important to you, taking risks, making mistakes and self-development. You'll hear advice from her on how she's leaning into her leadership now and how reframing any situation can refresh your mindset.
Join Jackie and Leah in the arena at home. They look at how Coronavirus has impacted them, their communities and the world. But then they turn to the choice to thrive in this time, wherever you are.
Join Leah and Jackie as they candidly share their career stories. From failures to moments of clarity, following their hearts and finding meaning. Their discussion will inspire you to be proud of your own journey and propel yourself forward.
Jackie Goldberg and Leah Smart jump in the arena with Mike Romoff, VP of Agency and Channel Sales, to hear his colorful and inspiring journey of spiritual transformation. From Tai Chi wannabe, to certified yogi and Buddhist practitioner, Mike hasn’t had a straightforward journey. He’s an inspiration to all of us to be more of who we truly are no matter where we go.
What books have had an impact on your life?
Join LinkedIn employees Jackie Goldberg and Leah Smart as they discuss four different books that have impacted each of their lives today. Learn about their key takeaways and find lessons of your own as they share their reflections.
We’re kicking off Season 2 of In the Arena with Scott Shute, LinkedIn's Head of Mindfulness and Compassion Programs. Get to know Scott’s unique and kismet journey that brought him to the work he’s doing today, the impact he envisions having and why mindfulness and compassion are crucial in our world right now. You won’t want to miss this one!
Why do some people gravitate towards new year's resolutions and others dread them? Join Jackie and Leah in the arena as they explore some of the challenges with setting resolutions, why people don't follow through and what techniques you can use to set and achieve your goals anytime of year.
Join Jackie and Leah as they reflect on year one of “In the Arena.” Together they share their learnings from launching a podcast and other "in the arena" moments. They'll offer advice for approaching what you envision in your life.
Join us in the arena as we put a microscope on transformation. We're looking at why and how humans transform, what makes it so admirable and how micro moments contribute to us making lasting shifts in our lives.
Join us in the arena as we look at families of all kinds (related and otherwise) and some of the biggest learnings we get from those closest to us.
Join Jackie and Leah in the arena to learn more about mindfulness, its impact on our lives and how to practice it anytime, anywhere. Become more mindful, become more you!
Join Leah and Jackie in the arena as they discuss the many forms of learning, what happens when we grow and the power of learning through experience.
Join us in the arena as we sit down for an open conversation with entrepreneur and LinkedIn employee, Azka Malik. In 2018, her own persistent challenges with sleep caused Azka and her husband to build Sumo Sleep, a weighted blanket company based out of Europe. Hear about the peaks and valleys of starting a business, why sleep should be a top priority for all of us and how Sumo Sleep is changing lives.
Join us in the arena as we share the different ways we connect to our mind, body and spirit to be the best version of ourselves. Explore what might be keeping you from being fully connected and ways we can truly improve our wellness everyday.
Join us in the arena, as we discuss Dr. James Doty's 2016 New York Times bestseller: Into the Magic Shop: A Neurosurgeon's Quest to Discover the Mysteries of the Brain and the Secrets of the Heart. This book takes us on a life-changing journey of heart based living, mindfulness, manifesting your dreams and coming back from major setbacks. You'll hear our takeaways and a recent appearance Dr. Doty had at LinkedIn.
Join us In the Arena as we sit down with Rosanna Durruthy, Head of Global Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging to talk about the power of our authentic stories, self-acceptance and what role relationships play in all our lives.
Join us In the Arena as we share a framework to create anything you want in your life. We’ll discuss moving from unconscious reactions to cultivating a clear mindset and discovering what's most important to you. Anything is possible!
Join us in the arena as we chat with Nawal Fakhoury, Senior Manager of Employee Experience at LinkedIn about why every organization should put their culture first.
Join us In the Arena to find out what stories you're making up and how they might be running your experiences and actions. Hear about 2 practices that Jackie and Leah use to keep their egos in check.
Join us for some play time In the Arena! We'll explore research on the importance of play in our adult lives. Then we'll spend some time playing and reflecting on it. What could more play do for you?
Join us In the Arena as we share stories and lessons on self-compassion along with a tool to help you cultivate more of it. Learn what it means to go easy on yourself for more inner peace.
Join us In the Arena as we look at deeply at the act of giving. We'll reflect on large and small acts of giving, how privilege is connected to giving and what random acts of kindness do for all of us.
Jump in The Arena with us as we sit down with Jeff Becker, a LinkedIn employee who is also a founder of 2 businesses. Hear how you can find your hustle, pursue it with joy and where its helped him in is role at LinkedIn.
Join us In the Arena as we take a look at our internal and external environments; how they shape our experience and the way we impact others
Join us In the Arena with a twist as we discuss stepping into your power and share very real examples of what we as people do to keep ourselves boxed in.
Join us In the Arena as Jackie and Leah discuss the results of a LinkedIn employee poll on creativity. They'll look at the experience of creativity - how people tap into their creative side and what prevents them from doing so.
Reflect on this: What can you do bring creativity into your day-to-day life?
Join us In the Arena as Jackie and Leah explore the history of communities; how community plays a pivotal role in our lives; and the power of human connection.
Reflect on this: What communities in your life do you feel most yourself? And how can you create more of that experience?
Join us In the Arena: A LinkedIn Wisdom Podcast as we discuss the concept of vision and how to intentionally create your future. We'll look at what gets in the way of creating a vision and share resources to help you get clear.
If you're sitting in a rocking chair at 85 years old, what would make you know you had a full life?
Join us In the Arena as Jackie and Leah reflect on Scott Shute's interview with David Bruner, Senior Minister and Spiritual Director at the Center for Spiritual Living in San Jose, California. They'll share their takeaways from the interview including: saying YES to life; keeping your word; and discovering your core values.
Reflect on this: What's one thing you can say 'yes' to that's outside of your comfort zone?