Liz Fosslien

Liz Fosslien, an illustrator known for her thoughtful insights alongside her partner Molly, discusses how she learned to embrace her regrets after a family crisis. Daniel Pink, author of The Power of Regret, shares findings from his World Regret Survey, revealing that about 90% of people feel significant remorse and how understanding these emotions can guide authentic living. Together, they explore how regrets can highlight values, foster personal growth, and encourage making choices aligned with our true selves.

Liz Fosslien, an expert on emotions and author of "Big Feelings," explores how to navigate life’s emotional overwhelm. She debunks myths about negative emotions, emphasizing their value in personal growth. Liz discusses perfectionism as a barrier to authenticity and shares practical strategies like time chunking to handle anxiety. She highlights the importance of self-acceptance over striving for unattainable ideals, encouraging a healthier perspective on uncertainty. Tune in for insights on transforming big feelings into opportunities for growth!

Humans: we've got Big Feelings. From happiness to regret, delight to frustration, we all experience a rollercoaster of emotions. But while it's become more acceptable to talk about and even embrace them, it still feels like there is a stigma around admitting that you're grappling with a less-than-positive feeling. Mollie West Duffy (Chris’s wife!) and Liz Fosslien (not Chris’s wife!) are the co-authors of two celebrated books about feelings, “No Hard Feelings: The Secret Power of Embracing Emotions At Work” and “Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay.” In this episode, they share thoughtful insights on the across-the-board importance of talking about our emotions as well as offer tips on how to identify, manage, and learn from the big feelings that make us all human. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, in a special bonus episode, we bring you a live conversation between Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy, authors of “No Hard Feelings: The Secret Power of Embracing Emotions at Work,” and our curator Susan Cain. They discuss over-sharing, crying at work, psychological safety, and mocktails that taste like your first kiss.---What are you waiting for? Download the Next Big Idea app right now: nextbigideaclub.com/app

Liz Fosslien, a work stress expert, shares her insights on managing the 7 Deadly Work Stressors. She discusses the significance of setting boundaries and the concept of 'revenge bedtime procrastination.' Liz highlights practical strategies like time blocking for focused work and fostering connections in remote settings. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing emotions and open communication with management. This enlightening talk encourages listeners to take control of their work lives and prioritize well-being.

Liz Fosslien, coauthor of 'No Hard Feelings,' talks about managing uncertainty at work, providing advice on building self-confidence. Learn how to navigate uncertainty by focusing on the best-case scenario and adopting a learning mindset.

Mike Fisher, founder of the British Association of Anger Management, and Liz Fosslien, bestselling co-author, discuss workplace anger, its impact, and effective management techniques. They share personal experiences, explore the root causes of anger in the workplace, and provide practical solutions for addressing and redirecting this powerful emotion.

Liz Fosslien, coauthor of 'No Hard Feelings,' discusses managing perfectionism and expectations. The podcast explores the negative impact of perfectionism on performance and learning, distinguishing it from healthy ambition. It also provides strategies to detach from perfectionism and cultivate self-compassion.

Liz Fosslien, coauthor of 'No Hard Feelings,' discusses burnout prevention and recovery, exploring small signals of burnout and strategies like embracing garbage time. She also shares the benefits of indulging in enjoyable activities as a means to enhance productivity.

Liz Fosslien, coauthor of 'No Hard Feelings,' discusses strategies for managing workplace anger. Topics: evolutionary perspective on anger in the workplace, lack of conflict resolution skills and miscommunication contributing to anger, effective strategies including acknowledging emotions, setting boundaries, keeping an anger log, seeking support, and considering next steps.