"The first step is just acknowledging that we all have them. These biases exist. We all have them." - Ana Melikian, Ph.D. Exploring insights from her book, "Mindset Zone: Actualize Your Human Potential," Dr. Ana Melikian uses this new AI-driven podcast format to help make complex ideas more accessible and actionable. Ana introduces the amazing Google NotebookLM that creates audio overviews. Through the AI-generated conversation, you can learn about key themes such as belief-based mindsets, information processing modes, and the critical concept of frames of reference. You'll learn about pivotal topics like Carol Dweck's fixed versus growth mindsets, the impact of our lenses on our reality, and how different mindsets can affect various aspects of life. Discover practical tools like Gabriele Oettingen's WOOP Method (Wish, Outcome, Obstacles, Plan) and Ana's PIE Method (Pause, Increase Self Awareness, Embrace Experimentation), built to help you unlock your full potential. It's all about expanding what's possible—are you ready to adjust your lenses and dive into your mindset zone? Let’s dive in! This week on the MINDSET ZONE: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:14 Navigating AI Disruption 02:42 Deep Dive into "Mindset Zone: Actualize Your Human Potential" 03:43 Understanding Belief-Based Mindsets 04:28 Praise and Growth Mindsets 05:11 Deliberative vs. Implemental Mindsets 06:27 Unfocus for Better Focus 07:01 Introducing the WOOP Method 08:16 Frames of Reference and Cultural Biases 08:51 Ana’s Personal Growth Journey 09:39 PIE Method for Managing Blind Spots 10:56 Mental Fitness and Its Importance 12:23 Connecting AI with Human Potential 13:03 The Mindset Zone Explained 14:36 Real-World Application of Mindset Tools 16:14 Final Thoughts on AI and Human Potential Meet Your Host: Ana Melikian, Ph. D., helps leaders amplify their impact while avoiding burnout. Passionate about teaching others how to unlock human potential, she introduces simple yet powerful frameworks, such as the PIE method, to improve well-being and effectiveness. 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐭? Schedule a time to speak with Ana HERE to learn about your (or your team’s) burnout risk and elevate your well-being and effectiveness! Connect with: Ana on LinkedIn Resources: Google's NotebookLM: A Game-Changer for Education and Beyond REVOLUTIONARY NotebookLM Changes AI Forever [DEMO] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQALlJVjKFk Related episodes: Expand What’s Possible!