Chris Nowinski is a former football player at Harvard University and professional wrestler with WWE, World Wrestling Entertainment. After enduring a career-ending head injury, Chris has dedicated his professional life to serving patients and families affected by brain trauma, particularly Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that develops after repeated head injuries. Jay and Chris discuss the state of head injuries in American athletics, the difference between advocating for head safety at youth and professional levels, Chris’ newest research, and much more. Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (00:50) changes in the culture around concussions in the past two decades (02:39) padded helmet technology (03:55) concussion reporting in the NFL (10:35) Chris’ career path and concussion history (14:52) connecting with activists who haven’t themselves suffered a traumatic brain injury (17:42) SHAAKE - a new sign to identify concussions (20:53) Unions can help players advocate for safety policies (23:10) final thoughts and goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/…
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Anne-Laure Le Cunff explains the problem with how we approach goals—and why experimenting is key to fulfillment. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The two approaches to setting goals 2) The fallacy that leads to regret 3) How to handle frustrations and disappointments Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1037 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABO…
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Dr. Mary Anderson shares key habits to fuel your career and well-being. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why high achievers often don’t enjoy their achievements 2) How to break free from the cycle of negative self-talk 3) The SELF care framework for high achievers Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1036 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT …
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Bob Bordone discusses the importance of building conflict resilience and how it can help you navigate the tough conversations. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How conflict resilience brings people together 2) The key to raising your conflict tolerance 3) How to face any conflict head-on in three easy steps Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1035 for cli…
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Keith Ferrazzi shares the simple but powerful shifts all teams can make to elevate performance. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What’s holding most teams back 2) How to improve collaboration with fewer meetings 3) The practices that turn team members into co-leaders Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1034 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABO…
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Susan Callender reveals the critical mindset shifts that lead to greater charisma and confidence. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Six steps for overcoming shyness 2) How to quickly curb nervousness and anxiety 3) The small shifts that improve your professional presence Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1033 for clickable versions of the links below. — …
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1032: How to Find Yourself and Create Your Ideal Life through Rebellion with Graham Cochrane
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Graham Cochrane discusses how to stop living on autopilot and start making progress towards your ideal life. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The problem with autopilot and “the logical next thing” 2) The five-part REBEL framework 3) The magical time frame for goals Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1032 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOU…
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Andrew Brodsky shows how to sharpen your virtual communication skills. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What your emails and texts say about you 2) The PING framework for efficient virtual communication 3) Why in-person meetings aren’t always better Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1031 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ANDREW — Andrew…
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Mary Olson-Menzel reveals her strategies for aligning your strengths with career opportunities that excite you. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to discover what truly lights you up 2) Effective LinkedIn outreach approaches 3) The key thing that grows careers Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1030 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT M…
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Anjali Sharma reveals why some stories fail to influence or inspire—and shares her top tips for creating stories that do. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why “amazing” storytelling isn’t the end goal 2) The critical question that generates more effective stories 3) Why to think like a journalist–not a novelist Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1029 for…
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Robert Fersh shares tried and tested strategies for de-escalating conflict and bridging disagreements. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to find shared goals to move past differences 2) The best way to deal with defensiveness 3) What to do when you fundamentally disagree Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1028 for clickable versions of the links below…
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Paula Davis shares best practices for keeping your team engaged and motivated. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why to shift focus from performance to people 2) How to keep your team connected and motivated 3) The tiny noticeable things that improve team dynamics Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1027 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT P…
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Michael Hoeppner shares fast ways to improve your speaking with innovative physical exercises. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The key reframe that transforms your speaking 2) How to break the habit of filler words 3) The simple trick to clear enunciation Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1026 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MICHAEL …
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1025: Boosting Your Learning and Presenting with the Science of Memory with Dr. Charan Ranganath
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Dr. Charan Ranganath discusses the science behind our brain’s capacity to remember (and forget) and how it can help you make better decisions and impressions. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How emotions shape memory 2) How to hack your brain for enhanced retention 3) The 4 C's of memorable messaging Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1025 for clickable…
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Anna Dearmon Kornick shares essential tools and tricks for managing your time and energy well. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What most forget when planning out their day 2) How to keep little tasks from distracting you 3) How to arrange your week to maximize energy Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1024 for clickable versions of the links below. — AB…
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Francesca Sipma shares breathwork practices to help access more purpose and flow. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How breathwork leads to greater clarity 2) The science supporting breathwork 3) The most important question to ask yourself Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1023 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT FRANCESCA — Francesca Sipm…
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Shira Miller reveals the harmful effects of overapologizing—and shares powerful advice for owning your greatness. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How overapologizing hurts you personally and professionally 2) Five steps to stop unnecessary apologies 3) How to tame your inner saboteur Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1022 for clickable versions of the …
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Anne Marie Anderson shares expert tips for overcoming fear to achieve your most audacious goals. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The four reasons people get stuck 2) Two ways to tame your inner critic 3) How to break free from urgency Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1021 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ANNE MARIE — Anne Marie Ander…
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