Everyday Better with Leah Smart

Leah Smart reflects on her career journey overcoming roadblocks to reach LinkedIn. Topics include navigating different roles, trusting instincts, finding purpose in work, managing anxiety, embracing personal growth, power of synchronicity, and setting conditions for success.

February is Black History Month. We're dedicating it to Black voices who inspire excellence. In this four-part series, you're going to hear honest stories and guidance from four women who advocate for chasing your own version of excellence.This week Leah Smart sits down to talk with beloved Peloton instructor Tunde Oyeneyin about trusting that everything that’s for you will come exactly when it’s supposed to, how to keep showing up when life doesn’t go your way, and the internal “drumbeat” we can all follow. Follow Leah Smart on LinkedInFollow Tunde Oyeneyin on Instagram

February is Black History Month. We're dedicating it to Black voices who inspire excellence. In this four-part series, you're going to hear honest stories and guidance from four women who advocate for chasing your own version of excellence.The series kicks off with Jenee Desmond-Harris, the current Prudie and writer behind Slate's beloved Dear Prudence advice column. She joins Leah Smart to share her story and insights on the importance of self-discovery, navigating obstacles, and the significance of taking risks. From her initial doubts about her role to becoming a prominent advice columnist, Jenee's journey exemplifies the power of surrounding oneself with the right people and making choices aligned with personal fulfillment, defining your desires and pursuing your passions.Follow Leah Smart on LinkedInFollow Jenee Desmond-Harris

This is the final episode of our series, “The Better Blueprint for Your 2024,” focused on spiritual health. Dr. Deepak Chopra, a pioneer in blending Eastern wisdom with Western medicine, joins Leah Smart to talk about his 94th book, 'The Quantum Body: The New Science of Living a Longer, Healthier, More Vital Life.' In it, Dr. Chopra, along with physicist Jack Tuszynski and endocrinologist Brian Furtig, explores the world of quantum science and its potential to transform well-being, potentially eradicating disease and helping us live healthier for longer. In this conversation, Dr. Chopra shares innovative research and prescriptive exercises aimed at enhancing our understanding of how to improve spiritual well-being.Follow Leah Smart on LinkedInFollow Deepak Chopra on LinkedIn

John and Julie Gottman are top relationship researchers, psychologists, and the power couple behind the new book, “Fight Right." They joined Leah Smart to share eye-opening perspectives on conflict management and resolution. We’re all familiar with those tense moments at home or office disagreements. The Gottmans reveal that these aren't just hurdles to overcome; they're valuable opportunities to strengthen bonds with family, colleagues, and even yourself. The Gottmans highlight the transformative power of the simple shift from criticizing to making complaints, give their take on and reveal the three styles of handling conflict that can change your perspective on disagreements.Follow Leah Smart on LinkedIn Follow The Gottman Institute on LinkedInListen to the previous conversation with The Gottmans

Author and productivity expert Ali Abdaal discusses Feel Good Productivity, addressing blockers like uncertainty and fear. Strategies include breaking tasks into steps, embracing alter egos, and overcoming inertia to boost productivity and find joy in the process of work.

Annie Grace is the author of "This Naked Mind" and an educator on changing your relationship with alcohol, and offers a unique approach to understanding and transforming our subconscious beliefs and habits. Annie joins Leah Smart to discuss the concept of liminal thinking and how it can be applied to change our relationship with any behavior we want to transform. She emphasizes the importance of curiosity and self-compassion in this process. By examining our beliefs and experimenting with new behaviors, we can make informed choices that align with our well-being goals. Follow Leah Smart on LinkedInFollow Annie Grace on LinkedInRead more about "This Naked Mind"

Dr. Michael Gervais, high-performance psychologist and author of Finding Mastery, joins Leah Smart to unravel the concept of FOPO (Fear of Other People's Opinions). They discuss the principles of high performance, selective trust, and transitioning from a performance-based identity to a purpose-based identity. The chapter emphasizes being true to oneself and inspiring others with bravery.

Daron K. Roberts is a former NFL & college coach and the founding director of the Center for Sports Leadership and Innovation at the University of Texas. In this conversation Leah and Daron talk about the abundant opportunity in the emerging creator economy and embracing discomfort as a professional growth tactic.Follow Leah Smart on LinkedIn Follow Daron K. Roberts on Linkedin

The Danish prepare for their cold, dark winters by leaning into hygge, which loosely translates to “coziness.” To understand how hygge and happiness are linked, Leah sits down with Meik Wiking, founder and CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen – and author of the books The Little Book of Hygge and the new My Hygge Home. They dive into the art of hygge and how connection – and simple pleasures – are key to happiness.Follow Leah Smart on LinkedInFollow Meik Wiking on LinkedIn