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In this episode of the MINDSET ZONE, host Ana Melikian delves into the concept of being boxed in and the ways in which we categorize things in our lives. Ana shares her insights on how our brains are wired to simplify and categorize, leading to the tendency to put things in boxes or categories. She reflects on her experience working with clients who resist being boxed in, particularly in defining a target market for their businesses. Ana offers a strategy for accepting this resistance and shifting the focus to understanding the 'why' behind what individuals do, tapping into their values and purpose. She draws connections to Mitch Axelrod’s interview about understanding our Soul-Role-Goal, emphasizing the importance of clarifying why we do what we do. Ana then presents a powerful visualization exercise where she encourages listeners to imagine stepping out of the box and even flipping the box to see it as a platform for elevating their message and impact. Ana invites listeners to pause when feeling boxed in, recognize their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors (increase self-awareness), and embrace experimentation as a response. She speaks about her concept of the P.I.E. Method: Pause, Increase Self-Awareness, and Experimentation. Let's dive in! This week on The Mindset Zone: 00:07 Introduction and Welcome 00:50 Exploring the Tendency to Categorize and Box In 02:26 The Importance of Understanding the 'Why' 03:29 Connecting Values and Purpose to Business 05:28 Navigating Resistance to Being Boxed In 07:00 Embracing the Power of Clarifying 'Why' 09:37 Visualizing Stepping Out of the Box and Flipping the Box 12:49 The Invigorating Power of the Box as a Platform 15:00 The PIE Method: Pause, Increase Self-Awareness, Embrace Experimentation 15:57 Conclusion and Invitation to Engage Further Meet your Host: Ana Melikian, Ph.D., advises leaders on how to amplify impact while avoiding burnout. She is passionate about teaching others how to unlock their human potential using simple and powerful approaches such as her P.I.E. method. 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐭? Set a time to speak with Ana HERE and learn about your (or your team's) burnout risk and how to enhance well-being, effectiveness, and teamwork! Connect with: Ana on LinkedIn Related episodes Listen to: The NEW Game of Service with Mitch Axelrod The PIE Method: A Simple Three Steps Approach To Personal Growth Between stimulus and response, there is this space. Expand What’s Possible

” If the people are serving the system, you have an inversion of value. If it gets extreme, you have a perversion of value, to where the system actually, instead of serving people, abuses people.” -Mitch Axelrod In this episode, Ana Melikian is joined by Mitch Axelrod, a business strategist and advisor, to discuss the importance of serving people in business and the impact of technology, automation, and outsourcing. Together, they delve into the soulful approach to success, revealing Mitch's "Soul. Role. Goal." framework to serve people first, anchored in a philosophy that values the human element in every business interaction. Ana and Mitch discuss procedures, automation, and AI and their potential to either uplift humanity or facilitate systemic abuse. They stress the critical importance of companies focusing on genuinely loving and serving the customer (and their employees), rather than being hamstrung by rigid rules and impersonal policies. Our guest, Mitch Axelrod, shares his wisdom on nurturing human capital, aligning the soul, role, and goal of companies, and fostering a work environment that champions humanity and engagement. They take a critical look at modern work culture, questioning whether we’ve lost sight of the human connection. Strap in for a journey that rethinks standard business practices and advocates for leading with soul and purpose. Let's dive in! This week on The Mindset Zone: 00:00 Introduction and Purpose of Systems 00:44 Meet the Host and the Guest 01:26 The NEW Game of Business 03:04 Mitch's Early Life and Business Ethos 04:44 The Importance of Service in Business 06:16 The Value of Service and its Impact on Business 08:17 Service as a Profit Center 11:30 The Impact of AI and Automation on Service 12:47 The Soul, Role, Goal Model 14:35 The Inversion of Value and its Consequences 17:48 The Importance of Work-Life Balance 22:28 The Future of Business and Conclusion 30:38 Where to Learn More About Mitch's Work 31:47 Closing Remarks and Podcast Outro Meet the Guest: Mitch Axelrod is a 45-year entrepreneur, speaker, trainer, advisor, and a # 1 Wall St. Journal, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon best-selling author. Mitch has delivered 3,500 seminars, workshops, keynotes, webinars, executive briefings, and coaching clinics on business, entrepreneurship, sales, leadership, values, intellectual property, and life skills to more than a million people. Mitch is the author of The NEW Game of Business™, The NEW Game of IP™ (Intellectual Property), and the #1 bestseller, The NEW Game of Selling™. His articles, special reports, newsletters, white papers, and training programs are read in 40 countries. Mitch is an intellectual property specialist who pioneered “renting your content” to monetize IP. Golden Mike Award winner for speaking excellence and industry contribution, he has helped his clients generate $3 billion in revenue. Featured on dozens of media, including WABC, Best-Seller TV, and Sales Talk Radio, Mitch has taught at NYU, USC, Notre Dame and is faculty at Harvard's Executive Leadership Conference. In 2020, Mitch suffered a stroke and brain aneurysm that left him paralyzed on his right side. His story of rebound, resilience, and recovery is inspirational and transformational! Connect with: Mitch Axelrod LinkedIn Mitch Axelrod Facebook Mitch Axelrod Twitter Mitch Axelrod Instagram Resources: The New Game of Selling: https://thenewgameofselling.com/ Soul Role Goal: https://soulrolegoal.com/ Related episodes: Mighty Networks & Community Mindset with Gina Bianchini Expand What’s Possible

In this episode, host Ana Melikian explores the concept of choice and its impact on our lives. She delves into the idea of always having a choice, examining it from different angles and shedding light on its complexities. Ana discusses the powerful message present in the work of authors like Edith Eva Eger and Viktor Frankl, highlighting the nuanced understanding of choice in the face of challenging life circumstances. She also delves into the concept of choice overload and the impact of decision-making paralysis in our daily lives. Throughout the episode, Ana emphasizes the importance of recognizing the power of choice in shaping our responses to life's challenges, even when circumstances are beyond our control. She encourages listeners to consider the wisdom in knowing when to choose and when to allow autopilot to guide our actions. Let's dive in! This week on The Mindset Zone: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:56 Questioning the Simplistic Notion of "We Always Have a Choice" 03:21 The Depth of Choice in the Context of Life Circumstances 08:38 Exploring the Paradox of Choice Overload 11:49 The Role of Autopilot in Our Lives 14:04 The Power of Response 16:14 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Meet your Host: Ana Melikian, Ph.D., advises leaders on how to amplify impact while avoiding burnout. She is passionate about teaching others how to unlock their human potential using simple and powerful approaches such as her P.I.E. method. 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐭? Set a time to speak with Ana HERE and learn about your (or your team's) burnout risk and how to enhance well-being, effectiveness, and teamwork! Connect with: Ana on LinkedIn Resources: The Choice by Edith Eva Eger The Gift by Edith Eva Eger Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl The Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz Related episodes Listen to: AI Disruption: Do you have the Right Mindset? Navigating the AI Revolution: Opportunities, Choices, and Impact Between stimulus and response, there is this space. Expand What’s Possible

In this episode, your host, Ana Melikian, delves into the concept of the Zone of Proximal Growth (ZPG) and its implications for personal and professional development. Ana draws from her background in psychology and her own experiences to explain the ZPG, highlighting the potential for growth just beyond our comfort zones. By sharing her own adventurous foray into indoor skydiving, Ana illustrates how embracing new challenges and experiences can lead to significant personal growth and joy. Throughout this episode, Ana encourages listeners to reflect on their own experiences of stepping into their zone of proximal growth and the valuable lessons learned from such experiences. She emphasizes the importance of creating time and space for these opportunities for growth, ultimately inviting listeners to share their insights and takeaways. Let's dive in! This week on The Mindset Zone: 00:08 Introduction and Welcome 00:50 The Concept of Zone of Proximal Growth 04:07 Applying the Concept to Personal Development 05:14 The Magic of Coaching in the Zone of Proximal Growth 06:01 A Personal Adventure in the Zone of Proximal Growth 06:24 The Experience of iFly - Indoor Skydiving 07:29 Reflections on the Experience and the Power of Stepping Out of Comfort Zone 12:12 Invitation to Reflect on Your Own Experiences 13:25 Conclusion and Invitation to Engage https://youtu.be/Uc7cwmFn_8o Meet your Host: Ana Melikian, Ph.D., advises leaders on how to amplify impact while avoiding burnout. She is passionate about teaching others how to unlock their human potential using simple and powerful approaches such as her P.I.E. method. 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐭? Set a time to speak with Ana HERE and learn about your (or your team's) burnout risk and how to enhance well-being, effectiveness, and teamwork! Connect with: Ana on LinkedIn Resources: Zone of Proximal Development, ZPD by Vygotsky Related episodes Listen to: AI Disruption: Do you have the Right Mindset? Navigating the AI Revolution: Opportunities, Choices, and Impact Expand What’s Possible

In this episode, host Ana Melikian discusses the widespread impact and looming potential of artificial intelligence (AI) that is causing a fast-paced disruption. She highlights the importance of adopting the right mindset to successfully navigate this AI disruption, moving from a reactive to a proactive mode, increasing self-awareness around thoughts, feelings, and behaviors related to AI. Ana also brings attention to a provocative statement that half of AI researchers believe there's a significant chance human beings could go extinct due to our inability to control AI, highlighting the importance of learning and influencing AI policies and practices. She wraps up by discussing the PIE Method™ (Pause, Increase self-awareness, Embrace experimentation) method to better approach AI. Discover AI's potential benefits and risks, and learn how to adopt the right AI mindset. Let's dive in! This week on The Mindset Zone: 00:07 Introduction and Contact Information 00:54 AI Disruption and Its Prevalence 01:30 AI's Impact on Social Media and Communication 04:01 AI Revolution vs. AI Disruption 05:15 AI's Potential for Accelerated Change 05:24 The Importance of the Right Mindset 06:39 Facing Our Fears and Blind Spots 07:17 The AI Dilemma and Its Potential Risks 12:25 AI's Impact on Workforce and Professional Lives 14:03 Unlocking Human Potential in the Age of AI 14:19 The PIE Method and Embracing Experimentation 15:34 Conclusion and Further Resources Meet Your Host: Ana Melikian, Ph.D., advises leaders on how to amplify impact while avoiding burnout. She is passionate about teaching others how to unlock their human potential using simple and powerful approaches such as her P.I.E. method. 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐭? Set a time to speak with Ana HERE and learn about your (or your team's) burnout risk and how to enhance well-being, effectiveness, and teamwork! Connect with: Ana on LinkedIn Resources: The AI Dilemma by the Center for Humane Technology Podcast and transcript https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoVJKj8lcNQ 2022 Expert Survey on Progress in AI Related episodes: Navigating the AI Revolution: Opportunities, Choices, and Impact. The PIE Method: A Simple Three Steps Approach To Personal Growth Expand What’s Possible

In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, explores the revolutionary impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI). She relates AI to other significant shifts in human history, like the agricultural and industrial revolutions. Ana emphasizes that while AI will introduce considerable changes that we can't foresee, it's our responsibility to choose our response to these changes and apply AI wisely. Ana points out the benefits AI can offer, particularly in freeing up time, but also warns of the risk of misuse. She encourages listeners to stay engaged with AI and learn how to use it beneficially while trying to influence the culture and governments to prevent the more severe negative consequences. She emphasizes the need for balance, expressing hope that the time freed by AI can be used to strengthen human connections. Let's dive in! This week on The Mindset Zone: 00:07 Introduction and Welcome 00:50 The Impact of Artificial Intelligence 02:30 The Inevitability of AI and Our Response 04:32 The Power of Choice in Response to AI 06:08 The Benefits and Risks of Engaging with AI 07:45 Using AI to Free Up Time and Strengthen Connections 08:25 Invitation to Share Thoughts and Opinions on AI 09:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 10:01 Invitation to Engage Further Meet Your Host: Ana Melikian, Ph.D., advises leaders on how to amplify impact while avoiding burnout. She is passionate about teaching others how to unlock their human potential using simple and powerful approaches such as her P.I.E. method. 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐭? Set a time to speak with Ana HERE and learn about your (or your team's) burnout risk and how to enhance well-being, effectiveness, and teamwork! Related episodes: Listen to Between stimulus and response, there is this space. Expand What’s Possible

In this episode, host Ana Melikian discusses how to increase personal and organizational impact while avoiding burnout. Reflecting on the 'Ready, Set, Go' approach, she explores tendencies like perfectionism and being a quick starter and the common practice of either over-preparing or rushing into actions. Drawing from her experience and observations, she concludes that success lies in a balanced approach, where one alternates between taking action and reflecting on the outcome. This balance also includes pauses, increasing self-awareness, and adopting an experimentation mindset, all elements of Ana's P.I.E. Method. Ana encourages continuous learning and trying, creating a rhythm of action, reflection, and improvement, which not only enhances efficiency but also helps in preventing burnout. Let's dive in! This week on The Mindset Zone: 00:07 Introduction and Welcome 00:50 Understanding the 'Ready, Set, Go' Concept 01:21 The Perfectionist's Dilemma 02:31 The Action-Oriented Approach 03:47 Balancing Preparation and Action 04:37 The Right Mindset for Success 07:33 Introducing the P.I.E. Method 07:53 Applying the P.I.E. Method to Different Tendencies 09:20 Conclusion and Contact Information Meet Your Host: Ana Melikian, Ph.D., advises leaders on how to amplify impact while avoiding burnout. She is passionate about teaching others how to unlock their human potential using simple and powerful approaches such as her P.I.E. method. 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐭? Set a time to speak with Ana HERE and learn about your (or your team's) burnout risk and how to enhance well-being, effectiveness, and teamwork! Related episodes: Listen to The P.I.E. Method Expand What’s Possible

In this episode, I join Fran Dean-Bishop to discuss human potential, burnout, and workplace wellbeing. I spoke on the impact of systemic forces within our socio-political environment and how they can shape an organization’s culture and work ethos. The conversation also delved into tackling organizational burnout and advocating for proactive prevention by recognizing red flags. We also emphasized the importance of rest, recovery, and restoration, and how measurement and management of these aspects can significantly contribute to personal and organizational wellbeing. Let's dive in! This week on The Mindset Zone: 00:00 Introduction 01:40 Understanding Human Potential 04:44 The Role of Connection in Human Potential 05:55 The Impact of Systemic Forces on Human Potential 07:12 The Role of Research in Understanding Human Potential 13:39 The Impact of Burnout on Human Potential 22:37 The Importance of Aligning Personal and Organizational Values 25:51 The Importance of Rest, Recovery, and Restoration 28:40 Conclusion The interviewer: Fran Dean Bishop is an award-winning President and CEO for Aerobodies, Inc., a health and wellbeing corporate service provider. A renowned writer, speaker, coach and tech innovator, Fran founded Aerobodies, Inc. in 1997 as a provider of health management and business consulting services to private and public sector organizations. She is also the host of the “The Optimized Workplace” podcast. Learn more about her work at: WellTeamCulture Program Aerobodies White Papers Collection *This episode is rebroadcast here at the MINDSET ZONE® with explicit consent from Fran Dean Bishop, the host of the “The Optimized Workplace” podcast. Related episodes: Expand What’s Possible

In this short episode, you will learn how to explore the MINDSET ZONE®! Words can not express my gratitude to you and the other listeners who have made this show reach the TOP 0.5% out of more than 3 million podcasts globally ranked by ListenNotes.com. I have been in the TOP 1% of this ranking for several years, and it is great to celebrate being in the top half of that 1%. More importantly, this means that I'm reaching a wider audience, and hopefully helping more people too! During my solo episodes or interviews, I aim to help you master your mindset and expand what's possible in your life and work. The goal is to challenge and engage you with insightful conversations every week. The best way to never miss an episode is by subscribing to my newsletter HERE (mindset.zone/free) and following this podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts. Whether you are a new listener or a member of my MINDSET ZONE® community, you can enjoy the playlists I have created of our most popular episodes. The episodes are grouped by topics such as B Corps & Impact, Burnout, Growth Mindset, Happiness, Innovation, Leadership, Rethinking Aging, and Solo Episodes. You can easily find these playlists on Spotify by searching "mindset zone" and filtering by Playlists or by going to mindset.zone/playlists. Easy peasy lemon squeezy! I would love to hear your comments about this playlist - feel free to email me at ana@mindset.zone! In the meantime, explore the playlists below: AI & The Future of Work From Burnout to Optimal Engagement Leadership Innovation Growth Mindset Happiness Rethinking Aging B Corps & Impact Health & Wellbeing Solo Episodes 5-part series about the book "The Four Agreements." Enjoy The Playlists! Human Side of the AI Disruption From Burnout to Optimal Engagement Leadership Innovation Growth Mindset Happiness Rethinking Aging B Corps & Impact Health & Wellbeing Solo Episodes 5-part series about the book "The Four Agreements." Meet Your Host: Ana Melikian, Ph.D., advises leaders on how to amplify impact while avoiding burnout. She is passionate about teaching others how to unlock their human potential using simple and powerful approaches such as her P.I.E. method. 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐭? Set a time to speak with Ana HERE and learn about your (or your team's) burnout risk and how to enhance well-being, effectiveness, and teamwork! Connect with Ana: LINKED IN PROFILE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anamelikian INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/anamelikian FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/anamelikian TWITTER: https://twitter.com/anamelikian YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://youtube.com/user/anamelikian MEDIUM: https://medium.com/@ana-melikian AMAZON.COM: https://amazon.com/author/anamelikian Expand What’s Possible

“My intent is not to shame or blame. My intent is to create awareness.” - CB Bowman This episode is a re-broadcast of an interview with CB Bowman, who is publishing her new book “Courage to Leap & Lead.” CB Bowman is a certified Master Corporate Executive Coach (MCEC), podcast host, and keynote speaker. In our conversation, we discussed the concept of courage and how it is evolving in today's world, which is facing multiple pandemics. CB describes courage in daily actions, how to inspire it in others, and the importance of creating awareness. CB also emphasizes the role of courage in corporate America and tackles sensitive subjects such as racism and discrimination. She shares her approach to courage, based on a powerful process that helps companies innovate, energize, and maintain their workforce. Let's dive in! This week on The Mindset Zone: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:50 About the Guest: CB Bowman 02:56 Defining Courage 04:37 The Five Pandemics 06:12 Economic Challenges and Courage 07:18 Revisiting the Definition of Courage 10:27 Courage in Communication 22:22 Courage in Corporate America 24:24 Connecting with CB Bowman 26:23 Conclusion and Farewell Meet the Guest: CB is a graduate of the New School for Social Research. She received her MBA from Pace University, where she served on the Advisory board for the Lubin School of Business and as an adjunct professor in the marketing department. She was an instructor at Rutgers University Center for Management Development and an adjunct professor at Mercy College, teaching organizational behavior and Human Resource Management. She is a contributing author in the "Complex Situations in Coaching: A Critical Case-Based Approach," 1st Edition, and "Coach Me! Your Personal Board of Directors: Leadership Advice from the World's Greatest Coaches," and has published several articles on coaching. CB Bowman has been recognized by her peers and in coach and consulting world. Here are some of the highlights: Top 50 Coaches in the World by Thinkers50 Top 10 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Coaching 2023 by Thinkers 360 Top 3 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Diversity and Inclusion2023 by Thinkers 360 Authored The Year’s Most Popular Articles from Thinkers360 Thought Leaders Named one of the Power List of the Top 200 Biggest Voices in Leadership in 2022 and 2023 by Leadershum Top 15 experts in branding by Global Gurus Ranked by Marshall Goldsmith's Top Global Coaches as the #1 coach for increasing the quality of coaching. Her new book “Courage to Leap & Lead: A roadmap for redefining failure into success" is expected to be released JAN 16, 2024. Pre-order now at courage-consulting.com. Resources: Connect with CB Bowman: LinkedIn | Website Book recommendation: It's the Little Things: Everyday Interactions That Anger, Annoy, and Divide the Races by Lena Williams CB Bowman’s podcast Related episodes: Ana Talks mindsets with CB Bowman Expand What’s Possible