The Mindset Game® Podcast

Hosted by Vered Kogan

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Jun 2026

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What if the greatest game you'll ever play is the one within your own mind? Hosted by Vered Kogan, keynote speaker, executive coach, and Certified Change Management Professional, The Mindset Game® Podcast explores how to rewire your thinking, regulate emotions, and create the inner alignment that drives outer success. Through thought-provoking conversations with world-renowned experts in psychology, leadership, and personal growth, Vered shares evidence-based tools and practical strategies to help you get unstuck, build resilience, lead with clarity, and create lasting transformation in your work and life.

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June 13, 202639 min

259 The Hidden Drivers of Overwhelm: Interview with Liane Davey

Why are so many capable, high-performing people feeling overwhelmed, distracted, and depleted? In Episode 259 of The Mindset Game® podcast, Vered Kogan speaks with Liane Davey, CEO advisor, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author, about why workload alone doesn't explain today's epidemic of overwhelm. Drawing on her latest research, Liane introduces the concept of "thoughtload" and explains how rising cognitive demands, emotional strain, and depleted energy reserves are affecting performance, decision-making, and well-being both at work and at home. In this conversation, you'll learn: Why thoughtload—not workload—is often the real source of overwhelm How distracted attention, unprocessed emotions, and depleted energy undermine performance Why effectiveness matters more than productivity in today's knowledge economy How creating space for reflection can improve focus, insight, and decision-making To learn more about Liane's work, visit ThoughtLoad.com or connect with her on LinkedIn. To subscribe to The Mindset Game podcast or leave a review, visit TheMindsetGame.com or click HERE.

May 8, 202632 min

258 The Inner Game of Uncertainty: Interview with Meridith Elliott Powell

Uncertainty doesn't require a perfect strategy. It requires a willingness to act. In Episode 258 of The Mindset Game® podcast, I spoke with Meridith Elliott Powell, Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker, Business Growth Strategist, and Bestselling Author. In our last conversation (Episode 176), we explored how to turn uncertainty into an advantage. This time, we went deeper into perspective, focus, and the power of the mind in navigating change. We explored what actually separates those who get stuck from those who make progress in uncertain times. In this conversation, we discuss: • Why waiting for certainty often leads to more delay and missed opportunity • How clear vision and values guide decisions when you don't have full answers • How to focus on what you can control and let go of what you can't To learn more about Meridith's work, visit valuespeaker.com or connect with her on LinkedIn. To subscribe to The Mindset Game® podcast or leave a review, visit TheMindsetGame.com or click HERE to subscribe and leave a review.

April 24, 202634 min

257 How to Make Change Stick: Interview with Lisa Broderick

The hardest part of change isn't deciding to change. It's letting go of old patterns and making the change stick. In Episode 257 of The Mindset Game® podcast, Vered Kogan speaks with Lisa Broderick, a senior advisor who helps leaders turn strategy into lasting execution, founder of Police2Peace, and co-author with Dr. Marshall Goldsmith of the book Permanence, about why insight alone rarely produces lasting transformation. Drawing on a year-long study of Marshall Goldsmith's CEO clients, Lisa shares what she discovered about the simple daily practice that helped world-class leaders become the people they wanted to be. When we shift from measuring outcomes to measuring effort, and add real accountability, change becomes a daily practice rather than a one-time decision. In this conversation, you will learn: How six daily questions, done in just two minutes a day, can reshape behavior over time Why asking "Did I do my best?" is more powerful than asking "Did I succeed?" Why self-trust is the foundation for sustainable personal and organizational growth To learn more about Lisa Broderick, visit lisabroderick.com or explore the book at permanencebook.com. To subscribe to The Mindset Game® podcast or leave a review, visit TheMindsetGame.com or click HERE to subscribe and leave a review.

April 11, 202636 min

256 How to Get Others to "See" What You're Saying: Interview with Todd Cherches

In complex environments, the leaders who stand out are the ones who make ideas easier to see. In Episode 256 of The Mindset Game® podcast, Vered Kogan speaks with Todd Cherches, CEO of Big Blue Gumball, about how visual thinking can transform the way leaders communicate, influence, and drive change. Drawing on his work in VisualLeadership®, Todd explains why communication becomes more effective when people can picture your message clearly. When leaders translate ideas into images, metaphors, and stories, they create clarity and connection. In this conversation, you will learn: Why people process visual information faster and remember it longer How metaphors, stories, and simple frameworks can make complex ideas clear Practical ways to shift from data heavy communication to meaning driven communication To learn more about Todd Cherchesl, visit toddcherches.com or find Todd on LinkedIn. To subscribe to The Mindset Game® podcast or leave a review, visit TheMindsetGame.com or click HERE.

March 27, 202636 min

255 How (and When) to Adapt Your Leadership Style: Interview with Suzie Bishop

The role of the manager is becoming more complex, and the ability to adapt in the moment is what sets effective leaders apart. In episode 255 of The Mindset Game® podcast, Vered Kogan speaks with Suzie Bishop, Vice President of Product Development at The Center for Leadership Studies, about how leaders can adapt in the moment to bring out the best in people and effectively drive behavior change. Drawing on the Situational Leadership® Model, Suzie explains why effective leadership starts with understanding where someone is—both in their ability and their willingness—and then adjusting your approach in response. When leaders meet people where they are, they create the conditions for development, trust, and stronger results. You can view a visual of the Situational Leadership® Model HERE. Together, they explore what it really takes to lead effectively in dynamic environments. In this conversation, you'll learn: Why leadership effectiveness depends on matching your style to the situation How misalignment between leadership style and readiness can create stress, disengagement, or missed performance What it means to build trust and create safety, especially during change To learn more about the Situational Leadership® Model, visit situational.com or find Suzie on LinkedIn. To subscribe to The Mindset Game® podcast or leave a review, visit TheMindsetGame.com or click HERE.

March 14, 202630 min

254 The Power of Kindness: Interview with Linda Cohen

Kindness is far from a soft skill — it's a strategic asset. Leaders and professionals who practice genuine kindness foster deeper trust, stronger team cohesion, and higher employee engagement, all of which translate directly into productivity and retention. In Episode 254 of The Mindset Game® podcast, Vered Kogan speaks with Linda Cohen, international keynote speaker and author of The Economy of Kindness, about how everyday acts of kindness shape workplace culture, leadership effectiveness, and customer experience. Drawing on decades of work with corporate teams and frontline organizations, Linda shares practical insights including: Why employees often leave managers, not organizations How curiosity can transform difficult conversations What spectrum thinking offers in place of binary reactions Why consistent acknowledgment strengthens engagement and trust How small moments of kindness influence customer loyalty and brand perception To learn more about Linda's work, visit lindacohenconsulting.com or find her on LinkedIn. To subscribe to The Mindset Game podcast or leave a review, visit TheMindsetGame.com or click HERE.

February 28, 202637 min

253 The Human Side of AI Adoption: Interview with Tim Creasey

AI is no longer a future conversation. It is already changing how decisions are made, how work gets done, and what leaders are being asked to navigate in real time. The challenge is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how to lead people through the uncertainty it introduces. In this episode of The Mindset Game® podcast, Vered Kogan speaks with Tim Creasey, Chief Innovation Officer at Prosci and an internationally recognized authority on change management. With more than two decades at Prosci, Tim has helped shape the organization's research-based methodologies used by leaders around the world to drive adoption and results, with a deep focus on the intersection of individual and organizational change. Together, they explore what makes AI-driven change fundamentally different and what leaders need to focus on now. In this conversation, you'll learn: Why AI adoption does not have a clearly defined future state How ongoing learning and uncertainty affect how people engage with AI Why AI is best treated as a collaborator rather than a source of answers To learn more about Tim's work, visit prosci.com or find him on LinkedIn. To subscribe to The Mindset Game podcast or leave a review, visit TheMindsetGame.com or click HERE.

February 14, 202634 min

252 The Psychology of Pushback: Interview with Julie Whitten

Change rarely fails because the strategy is wrong. More often, it slows or stalls because the human side of change is underestimated. In Episode 252 of The Mindset Game podcast, Vered Kogan speaks with Julie Whitten, a seasoned change leader, about the psychology of pushback and what helps change move forward. Drawing on more than two decades of experience supporting large-scale transformations across complex industries, Julie explains why resistance is a natural part of change and what leaders can learn by paying attention to it. Together, they explore how leaders can reduce friction, build trust, and create momentum by focusing on how change is experienced. In this conversation, you'll learn: Why pushback often reflects uncertainty or care, not opposition How urgency and pressure can unintentionally slow adoption What helps people feel clearer and more willing to engage To learn more about Julie's work, visit juliewhittenconsulting.com or find her on LinkedIn. To subscribe to The Mindset Game podcast or leave a review, visit TheMindsetGame.com or click HERE.

January 30, 202634 min

251 Leveraging Awkward Moments for Success and Connection: Interview with Henna Pryor

Awkward moments are often treated as something to avoid. But what if they are actually a doorway to growth, connection, and influence? In Episode 251 of The Mindset Game podcast, Vered Kogan sits down with Henna Pryor, workplace performance expert, keynote speaker, and author of Good Awkward, to explore why awkwardness is not a weakness to eliminate, but a skill leaders can develop. Drawing on her research and real-world experience, Henna shares practical insights including: Why awkward moments are often signals of growth rather than failure How the stories we tell ourselves after awkward interactions shape future behavior How to improve your "comeback rate" and recover more quickly from social discomfort To connect with Henna or learn more about her work, visit hennapryor.com or find her on LinkedIn. To subscribe to The Mindset Game podcast or leave a review, visit TheMindsetGame.com or click HERE.

January 17, 202643 min

250 Navigating Life's Paradoxes with Both/And Thinking: Interview with Wendy Smith

Every major decision in an organization sits inside a web of competing demands. Leaders are often pulled between stability and change, structure and flexibility, and clarity and complexity. When leaders learn to work with these tensions instead of treating them as problems, they open up more creative, resilient, and human ways of leading. In Episode 250 of The Mindset Game podcast, Wendy Smith, thought leader at Harvard Business Publishing and co-author of Both And Thinking, explores how leaders can navigate paradox and make better decisions in complex environments. Drawing on her research and experience studying how organizations handle competing priorities, she shares practical insights including: How to move beyond either-or thinking toward more expansive both-and solutions Why opposing demands are not problems to eliminate but realities to manage How leaders can build the emotional and relational capacity to hold tension well To connect with Wendy or learn more about her work, visit wendykmsmith.com or find her on LinkedIn. To subscribe to The Mindset Game podcast or leave a review, visit TheMindsetGame.com or click HERE.