Most people think self-confidence means always being in control, nevershowing weakness, always looking sharp. But psychology says otherwise.

In this episode, I explore two radicallydifferent forms of self-confidence:

· Type 1:The polished, flawless image we project.

· Type 2:The quiet strength to admit mistakes, ask questions, and show our human side.

Which one builds better relationships, trust,and long-term impact—especially in leadership and communication?

Let’s rethink what it really means to be confident.

#leadership #selfconfidence #communication#psychology #authenticity #podcast

Recommended reading:

Kernis, M. H. (2003). Toward aconceptualization of optimal self-esteem. Psychological Inquiry, 14(1),1–26. https://doi.org/10.1207/S15327965PLI1401_01

Owens, B. P.,& Hekman, D. R. (2012). Modeling howto grow: An inductive examination of humble leader behaviors, contingencies,and outcomes. Academy of Management Journal, 55(4), 787–818.https://doi.org/10.5465/amj.2010.0441

Tired of random language tips thatdon’t work? In this episode, we explore what science really says abouteffective language learning. From input and interaction to noticing andmemory—learn how to tailor your approach based on proven psychological and linguistictheories.

Whether you're a beginner oradvanced learner, this episode is packed with insights to help you learnsmarter.

Listen now and upgrade your languagegame!

Recommended reading

Ellis, N. C. (2006). Selective attention and transfer phenomena in SLA:Contingency, cue competition, salience, interference, overshadowing, blocking,and perceptual learning. Applied Linguistics, 27(2), 164–194.https://doi.org/10.1093/applin/aml015

Krashen, S. D. (1982). Principles and practice in second language acquisition.Pergamon Press.

Mackey, A., & Goo, J. (2007). Interaction research in SLA: Ameta‐analysis and research synthesis. In Z. Han (Ed.), Understanding secondlanguage process (pp. 165–180).

Saito, K., & Lyster, R. (2012). Effects of form-focused instruction andcorrective feedback on L2 pronunciation development: A meta-analysis. LanguageLearning, 62(2), 909–933. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9922.2012.00695.

Swain, M. (2005). The output hypothesis: Theory and research. In E. Hinkel(Ed.), Handbook of research in second language teaching and learning(pp. 471–483). Lawrence Erlbaum.

Are we thinking more freely—or justmore alike?

In this episode, I explore how remotework, virtual meetings, and even AI tools may quietly shapethe way we think and who we engage with.

As our communication becomes moredigital and more filtered, are we losing the casual, diverse encounters thatonce challenged our ideas and expanded our minds?

Backed by research from NatureHuman Behaviour, PNAS, and the Quarterly Journal of Economics,we dive into:

If you're a leader, consultant,psychologist, or simply curious about how modern work shapes modern minds—thisone's for you.

Let’s talk: Have you noticeda change in how diverse your conversations have become since working moreonline?

#Podcast #RemoteWork#OrganizationalPsychology #DigitalCommunication #EchoChamber#IdeologicalBubbles #Leadership #HomeOffice #CognitiveDiversity #FutureOfWork

Recommended reading:

Bail, C. A., Argyle, L. P., Brown, T. W., Bumpus, J. P., Chen, H., Hunzaker,M. F., Lee, J., Mann, M., Merhout, F., & Volfovsky, A. (2018). Exposure toopposing views on social media can increase political polarization. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,115(37), 9216–9221. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1804840115

Bloom, N., Liang, J., Roberts, J., & Ying,Z. J. (2015). Does working from home work? Evidence from a Chinese experiment. The Quarterly Journal of Economics, 130(1),165–218. https://doi.org/10.1093/qje/qjw032

Gentzkow, M., & Shapiro, J. M. (2011).Ideological segregation online and offline. TheQuarterly Journal of Economics, 126(4), 1799–1839. https://doi.org/10.1093/qje/qjr044

Pariser, E. (2011). The filter bubble: What the Internet is hiding from you. Penguin Press.

Yang,L., Jaffe, S., Galinsky, A., Suri, S., & Hecht, B. (2021). Theeffects of remote work on collaboration among information workers. Nature Human Behaviour, 6(1), 43–54. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-021-01196-4