Performance Initiative Podcast

About Performance Initiative Podcast

The Performance Initiative Podcast was born out of the conviction that we all have room to improve. We all have boundless potential if we have the will and the tools to unlock it. At the Performance Initiative, we are dedicated to finding those tools, sharing them with you, and trying them out for ourselves. A few weeks after each episode, Zinovy and Grant report their experiences trying to put into practice what they have learned from each guest. We invite you to share your experiences -- the good and the bad -- as well. Research and life experience show us that we thrive by sharing our life experiences with each other and learning from them. Each day is a new chance to be better and we welcome you into our community to share and grow with us.

Publisher

Dr. Grant Cooper & Dr. Zinovy Meyler

Category

science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Jan 2024

Latest episode

10 Sept 2024

Latest episodes

42 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Sept 2024

   #38: Unmasking Scams and Cognitive Biases with Daniel Simons & Christopher Chabris

   In this episode, hosts Dr. Grant Cooper and Dr. Zinovy Meyler engage with renowned cognitive psychologists Christopher Chabris and Daniel Simons to unravel the intricacies of memory, deception, and decision-making. They discuss how vivid but often inaccurate memories form, explore real-life scams including impersonators of the French Minister of Defense, and tackle psychological shortcuts like survivorship bias and confirmation bias. The conversation highlights the influence of AI and deepfak...

2. 

   27 Aug 2024

   #37: Happiness and Human Behavior: Daniel Gilbert Unveils the Science

   In this engaging episode of the Performance Initiative Podcast, hosts Dr. Grant Cooper and Dr. Zinovy Meyler sit down with renowned Harvard psychologist Professor Daniel Gilbert to explore the complexities of happiness and how our choices affect our well-being. Delving into the psychology behind happiness, they discuss the common misconceptions about activities like volunteering, raising children, and owning pets. The conversation uncovers the significant role of social connections, the impac...

3. 

   13 Aug 2024

   #36: Nurturing Resilience: Tools for Modern Parenting with Lael Stone, Speaker, Educator & Author

   Join Dr. Grant Cooper and Dr. Zinovy Meyler on the Performance Initiative Podcast as they unravel effective parenting strategies with Lael Stone. This episode explores raising resilient children, impacts of parental mental health, balancing discipline and connection, and understanding children's behaviors as reflections of their needs. Learn practical solutions for handling tantrums, building trust, fostering emotional intelligence, and nurturing long-lasting family connections. Historical pr...

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

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