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🔑 Top 3 Takeaways

✅ Courage isn’t about eliminating fear—it’s about acting despite it. Your fear doesn’t define you; your actions do.
✅ Rewriting your inner narrative can change everything. The stories we tell ourselves shape our reality. Make sure yours empowers, not limits you.
✅ Right-sizing your fear helps you move forward. Fear is often bigger in our minds than in reality—learning to manage it gives you back control.

We encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.

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Until next week, we hope you find peace & calm in a world that often is a sea of anxiety.

If you love this podcast, please share it and leave a 5-star rating! If you feel inspired, we invite you to come on over to The Culture Works where we share resources and tools for you to build a high-performing culture where you work.

Your hosts, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent over two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams.

They are authors of award-winning Wall Street Journal & New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, & Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies.

Visit The Culture Works for a free Chapter 1 download of Anxiety at Work.
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Ever feel like fear holds you back from stepping into your potential? 💪✨

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🔑 Top 3 Takeaways:

✅ Courage isn’t about eliminating fear—it’s about acting despite it. Your fear doesn’t define you; your actions do.
✅ Rewriting your inner narrative can change everything. The stories we tell ourselves shape our reality. Make sure yours empowers, not limits you.
✅ Right-sizing your fear helps you move forward. Fear is often bigger in our minds than in reality—learning to manage it gives you back control.

🚀 This Week’s Guest: We welcome the incredible Dr. Margie Warrell, author of The Courage Gap. 🎯 Margie is a leading expert on courage, resilience, and leadership. Through her books, Forbes columns, and speaking engagements, she helps people step beyond self-doubt and into their bravest selves.

🔥 Final Thought: Courage isn’t about reckless action—it’s about making peace with discomfort and taking bold steps forward. 💡 Your future self will thank you!

📚 Resources & Links:

📖 The Courage Gap – Available now from Barrett Kohler Publishers
🌐 Learn more: MargieWarrell.com

👥 Follow Chester & Adrian:
🌍 Website: TheCultureWorks.com
📖 Anxiety at Work – Available wherever books are sold! 📚

🎤 Book Chester & Adrian for Your Next Event!
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Until next time—face your fears, re-script your story, and lead with courage! 🚀💪

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For a weekly dose of gratitude from Chester Elton, text GRATITUDE to 908-460-2820.

Until next week, we hope you find peace & calm in a world that often is a sea of anxiety.

If you love this podcast, please share it and leave a 5-star rating! If you feel inspired, we invite you to come on over to The Culture Works where we share resources and tools for you to build a high-performing culture where you work.

Your hosts, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent over two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams.

They are authors of award-winning Wall Street Journal & New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, & Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies.

Visit The Culture Works for a free Chapter 1 download of Anxiety at Work.
Learn more about their Executive Coaching at The Cultur...

💪✨ Ever feel like you're giving away your personal power at work?

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🔑 Top 3 Takeaways

✅ Why personal power is different from traditional power—it’s about your belief in your ability to create impact, not your position or title.
✅ How your physical presence and mindset impact confidence—small shifts in posture, body language, and mindset can make a big difference.
✅ Why responsibility reduces anxiety at work—people who take ownership of their work feel more powerful and less stressed.

We encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.

Support the show

For a weekly dose of gratitude from Chester Elton, text GRATITUDE to 908-460-2820.

Until next week, we hope you find peace & calm in a world that often is a sea of anxiety.

If you love this podcast, please share it and leave a 5-star rating! If you feel inspired, we invite you to come on over to The Culture Works where we share resources and tools for you to build a high-performing culture where you work.

Your hosts, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent over two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams.

They are authors of award-winning Wall Street Journal & New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, & Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies.

Visit The Culture Works for a free Chapter 1 download of Anxiety at Work.
Learn more about their Executive Coaching at The Cultur...

💪✨ Ever feel like you're giving away your personal power at work?

🔑 Top 3 Takeaways :

✅ Why personal power is different from traditional power—it’s about your belief in your ability to create impact, not your position or title.
✅ How your physical presence and mindset impact confidence—small shifts in posture, body language, and mindset can make a big difference.
✅ Why responsibility reduces anxiety at work—people who take ownership of their work feel more powerful and less stressed.

🚀 This Week’s Guest

We welcome Chris Lipp, author of The Science of Personal Power. 🎯 Chris is a leading expert in communication and influence, often called “The Pitch Guy.” His research-backed insights help professionals build confidence, set boundaries, and lead with influence.

Chris reveals how power isn’t about control over others—it’s about owning your actions and mindset. Whether you’re climbing the corporate ladder or leading a team, this episode is packed with practical tools to help you step into your power. 🚀

🔥 Final Thought:

Your mindset, body language, and actions all signal your power to the world. Step into it with confidence! 💡

📚 Resources & Links

📖 The Science of Personal Power – Available now on Amazon
🌐 Learn more: SpeakValue.com
📌 Follow Chris Lipp on LinkedIn

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📖 Anxiety at Work – Available wherever books are sold! 📚

🎤 Book Chester & Adrian for Your Next Event!
✨ Keynotes on Culture, Leadership & Mental Wellness
📩 Contact us at TheCultureWorks.com

Support the show

For a weekly dose of gratitude from Chester Elton, text GRATITUDE to 908-460-2820.

Until next week, we hope you find peace & calm in a world that often is a sea of anxiety.

If you love this podcast, please share it and leave a 5-star rating! If you feel inspired, we invite you to come on over to The Culture Works where we share resources and tools for you to build a high-performing culture where you work.

Your hosts, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent over two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams.

They are authors of award-winning Wall Street Journal & New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, & Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies.

Visit The Culture Works for a free Chapter 1 download of Anxiety at Work.
Learn more about their Executive Coaching at The Cultur...

In 1962, there were only about 400,000 female business owners in the country. Today, there are more than 13 million women-owned businesses.

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🔑 Top 3 Takeaways

✅ Why workplace fairness is not just a “nice-to-have” but a business necessity
✅ How small, simple tweaks ( changing résumé formats) can lead to big impacts
✅ Why perceived unfairness fuels workplace anxiety and burnout—and what leaders can do about it

We encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.

Support the show

For a weekly dose of gratitude from Chester Elton, text GRATITUDE to 908-460-2820.

Until next week, we hope you find peace & calm in a world that often is a sea of anxiety.

If you love this podcast, please share it and leave a 5-star rating! If you feel inspired, we invite you to come on over to The Culture Works where we share resources and tools for you to build a high-performing culture where you work.

Your hosts, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent over two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams.

They are authors of award-winning Wall Street Journal & New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, & Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies.

Visit The Culture Works for a free Chapter 1 download of Anxiety at Work.
Learn more about their Executive Coaching at The Cultur...

When the U.S. Census Bureau first started tracking data on women-owned businesses in 1962, there were only about 400,000 female business owners in the country. Today, there are more than 13 million women-owned businesses.

🔑 Top 3 Takeaways

✅ Why workplace fairness is not just a “nice-to-have” but a business necessity
✅ How small, simple tweaks ( changing résumé formats) can lead to big impacts
✅ Why perceived unfairness fuels workplace anxiety and burnout—and what leaders can do about it

🚀 This week we welcome Siri Chilazi, Senior Researcher at the Harvard Kennedy School and co-author of Make Work Fair: Data-Driven Design for Real Results. Siri's mission is to bring real, measurable fairness to the workplace using the same data-driven approach that businesses use for profits and performance.

🔥 Final Thought: If you want a better workplace, measure what matters—and act on it! 🚀

📚 Resources & Links

📖 Make Work Fair – [Available January 2025]
🌐 Learn more: makeworkfair.com
📌 Follow Siri Chilazi on LinkedIn

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👥 Follow Chester & Adrian:
🌍 Website: TheCultureWorks.com
📖 Anxiety at Work – Available wherever books are sold! 📚

🎤 Book Chester & Adrian for Your Next Event!
✨ Keynotes on Culture, Leadership & Mental Wellness
📩 Contact us at TheCultureWorks.com

Support the show

For a weekly dose of gratitude from Chester Elton, text GRATITUDE to 908-460-2820.

Until next week, we hope you find peace & calm in a world that often is a sea of anxiety.

If you love this podcast, please share it and leave a 5-star rating! If you feel inspired, we invite you to come on over to The Culture Works where we share resources and tools for you to build a high-performing culture where you work.

Your hosts, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent over two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams.

They are authors of award-winning Wall Street Journal & New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, & Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies.

Visit The Culture Works for a free Chapter 1 download of Anxiety at Work.
Learn more about their Executive Coaching at The Cultur...

🤝 Negotiations are a delicate dance and can be anxiety-inducing for even the most seasoned professionals.

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What You'll Learn in This Episode:
🎓 Negotiation is a Learned Skill
📜 Preparation vs. Flexibility
😰 Managing Anxiety in Negotiation

We encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.

Support the show

For a weekly dose of gratitude from Chester Elton, text GRATITUDE to 908-460-2820.

Until next week, we hope you find peace & calm in a world that often is a sea of anxiety.

If you love this podcast, please share it and leave a 5-star rating! If you feel inspired, we invite you to come on over to The Culture Works where we share resources and tools for you to build a high-performing culture where you work.

Your hosts, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent over two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams.

They are authors of award-winning Wall Street Journal & New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, & Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies.

Visit The Culture Works for a free Chapter 1 download of Anxiety at Work.
Learn more about their Executive Coaching at The Cultur...

🤝 Negotiations are a delicate dance and can be anxiety-inducing for even the most seasoned professionals.

✅ Like 💬 Comment 🔔 Subscribe 🧡 Share ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rate and review wherever you love to listen.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:
🎓 Negotiation is a Learned Skill
📜 Preparation vs. Flexibility
😰 Managing Anxiety in Negotiation

With us is our new friend Renowned negotiation expert Joshua N. Weiss. Dr. Weiss is co-founder of Harvard's Global Negotiation Initiative and offers a groundbreaking approach to reviving stalled negotiations in his new book: Getting Back to the Table: 5 Steps to Reviving Stalled Negotiations.

📚 Resources and Links

• 🌐 Dr. Joshua N. Weiss’s Website: www.joshuanweiss.com
• 📖 Books by Dr. Weiss: Getting Back to the Table 📘 and children's books 📚 on conflict resolution for ages 6-10.

Visit us at The Culture Works to learn more about creating high-performance workplace cultures.

Connect with Us:
📘 LinkedIn: Adrian Gostick | Chester Elton
🎙️ Podcast: Anxiety at Work
📧 Contact: christy@thecultureworks.com

Support the show

For a weekly dose of gratitude from Chester Elton, text GRATITUDE to 908-460-2820.

Until next week, we hope you find peace & calm in a world that often is a sea of anxiety.

If you love this podcast, please share it and leave a 5-star rating! If you feel inspired, we invite you to come on over to The Culture Works where we share resources and tools for you to build a high-performing culture where you work.

Your hosts, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent over two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams.

They are authors of award-winning Wall Street Journal & New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, & Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies.

Visit The Culture Works for a free Chapter 1 download of Anxiety at Work.
Learn more about their Executive Coaching at The Cultur...