Ask, Don't Tell explores the human skills behind better communication, better decisions, and better results. Hosted by bestselling author and keynote speaker Oscar Subirats, each episode features conversations with leaders and high performers about the power of asking better questions, listening, and helping others arrive at their own yes.
Ask Don't Tell
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Ask, Don't Tell explores the human skills behind better communication, better decisions, and better results. Hosted by bestselling author and keynote speaker Oscar Subirats, each episode features conversations with leaders and high performers about the power of asking better questions, listening, and helping others arrive at their own yes.
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June 25, 2026
The Myth That's Holding You Back with Scott Mason | #26
<p>What if the biggest obstacle in your life isn't your circumstances, but the story you've been telling yourself about them?</p> <p>In this episode, Oscar sits down with leadership coach, speaker, and mythologist Scott Mason to explore how hidden beliefs shape our decisions, careers, relationships, and sense of possibility. Drawing from his own journey through career collapse, serious illness, and personal transformation, Scott reveals why so many people stay stuck in patterns that no longer serve them and how to rewrite the story.</p> <p>Together, they discuss:<br /> • The five toxic myths that keep people trapped in fear, self-doubt, and limitation<br /> • Why your past does not have to define your future<br /> • How small acts of courage can create lasting change and build a more powerful identity</p> <p>Scott also shares the life-altering health crisis that forced him to confront his own limiting beliefs and discover a framework that has since helped entrepreneurs, leaders, and professionals break free from old narratives and step into a bigger vision for their lives.</p> <p>If you've ever felt stuck, overlooked, or unsure of what's next, this conversation is a reminder that your story is not finished. The moment you challenge the myth, you create the possibility for a new future.</p>
June 18, 2026
Stop Telling, Start Asking with Jon Bassford | #25
<p>What if the key to growing your business is not having all the answers, but asking better questions?</p> <p>In this episode, Oscar sits down with Jon Bassford, founder, consultant, and author of The Curious Leader, to explore why leaders often become the biggest obstacle to their own growth. Jon shares how helping organizations scale starts with understanding the connection between leadership, operations, and culture, and why curiosity is the missing ingredient in building stronger teams.</p> <p>Together, Oscar and Jon unpack how to:<br /> • Break free from habits that keep businesses stuck<br /> • Build trust by listening instead of controlling<br /> • Use better questions to uncover solutions, improve sales conversations, and create stronger connections</p> <p>Whether you are leading a company, building a business, or simply trying to communicate more effectively, this conversation will challenge you to rethink how you listen, lead, and grow. Start asking better questions, and you may discover the answers you have been looking for all along.</p>
March 12, 2026
The Leadership Skill Everyone Ignores with Sarah Draper | #24
<div> <p>Most leaders are chasing performance but ignoring the one thing that makes performance sustainable.</p> <p>In this episode, former FBI leader turned executive wellness coach Sarah Draper reveals why high-performing leaders often burn out, drift, or quietly struggle behind the scenes. Drawing on decades in high-pressure environments like the Army and FBI, Sarah explains why leadership starts with something many people avoid: taking care of yourself.</p> <p>Oscar and Sarah explore how leaders can step out of survival mode, reconnect with their purpose, and build the physical, mental, and relational foundations that make great leadership possible.</p> <p>You will learn:</p> <ul> <li>Why high achievers often wait too long to address burnout</li> <li>The simple "future walk" exercise that can reshape your goals</li> <li>How sustainable leadership starts with your health, mindset, and relationships</li> </ul> <p>If you want to lead better, perform longer, and build a life that actually matches your ambitions, this conversation will challenge how you think about success.</p> </div>
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