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The Art of Charm has produced 1,178 episodes. 426 of those episodes have been sponsored by 93 companies. We last recorded an episode on Aug 24, 2026.
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The Easier Way to Reach Your Goals | Jia Jiang
Aug 24, 2026Discipline gets a lot easier when you stop treating misery as proof that you’re doing it right. AJ and Johnny sit down with author and rejection expert Jia Jiang to challenge the traditional idea that success requires endless willpower, grinding, and suffering. Jia explains his approach to “easy discipline”—reducing friction, making difficult work more enjoyable, and building routines around the things that naturally give you energy. You’ll learn how to break the procrastination loop, use...
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The Secret to Living Guilt-Free | Dr Jennifer Reid
Aug 17, 2026Guilt can feel like proof that you care—but when it becomes your default way of relating to work, family, and yourself, it quietly turns care into obligation. AJ sits down with psychiatrist Jennifer Reid to explore why high achievers, caregivers, parents, and people pleasers often carry more responsibility than they can actually control. They unpack the difference between healthy guilt and chronic guilt, why disappointment does not mean a relationship is broken, and how perfectionism, social...
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Why "That's Fine" Is the Most Expensive Sentence You Say | Social Intelligence Briefing
Aug 14, 2026Silence is where negotiators accidentally give away money. AJ and Johnny break down why the hardest part of a negotiation often isn’t knowing what to ask for—it’s resisting the urge to speak when the other person goes quiet. That uncomfortable pause can make you lower your number, over-explain your position, or negotiate against yourself before the other side has said anything at all. You’ll learn how to anchor confidently, hold eye contact, count through seven seconds of silence, and...
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How to Break the Patterns Holding You Back | Judy Ho
Aug 10, 2026You can be inches from the life you want—and still find a way to pull yourself backward. AJ and Johnny sit down with clinical neuropsychologist Dr. Judy Ho to uncover why self-sabotage appears in careers, health goals, relationships, and everyday habits. They explore the hidden fears, beliefs, and cognitive distortions that make change feel threatening, including black-and-white thinking, catastrophizing, comparison, low self-concept, and the excessive need for control. You’ll learn how to...
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How High Value People Hold The Frame Without Becoming The Villain | Social Intelligence Briefing
Aug 7, 2026Someone takes a shot at you in front of the room, and suddenly your body reacts before your brain has decided what to say. AJ and Johnny break down what happens in that two-second window when your status, confidence, or credibility feels threatened. They explain why people instinctively shrink, fight back, or try to one-up the other person—and how each reaction hands control of the moment away. You’ll learn a practical three-step framework for holding your ground without becoming defensive...
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Stop Managing Time | Time Grover
Aug 3, 2026Winning once can be luck. Winning repeatedly demands that you become someone different after every loss. AJ and Johnny sit down with elite performance coach Tim Grover to unpack the mindset behind sustained success. Drawing on his work with Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and other top performers, Tim explains why failure should change you, why focus matters more than time management, and why the smallest details often separate good from unstoppable. You’ll learn how to manage your own mind,...
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The Best Person in the Room Almost Never Gets the Promotion | Social Intelligence Briefing
Jul 30, 2026Most people think promotions go to the person doing the best work. In reality, they often go to the person who looks like they’re already leading the room. AJ and Johnny break down why competence alone can leave high performers overlooked, while confidence, visibility, and strategic positioning shape how leadership sees you. They explain the difference between self-promotion and executive presence, why working harder can actually keep you stuck, and how promotion decisions are influenced by...
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The Power of Knowing When to Quit | Annie Duke
Jul 27, 2026Most people think success comes from never giving up. But sometimes the smartest decision is knowing when to walk away from the wrong opportunity so you can invest your time, energy, and resources where they matter most. In this episode, Annie Duke explains why quitting isn't the opposite of grit—it's an essential part of making better decisions. AJ and Johnny sit down with decision-making expert and former professional poker player Annie Duke to unpack the psychology behind quitting,...
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Why Skeptics Don't Care How Right You Are | Social Intelligence Briefing
Jul 24, 2026Most people think travel is about seeing more places. It’s not. The journeys that stay with us the longest are the ones that change how we see ourselves and the people around us. In this episode, Bruce Poon Tip, founder of G Adventures, shares why meaningful travel isn’t about luxury or checklists—it’s about curiosity, connection, and stepping outside your comfort zone. Bruce reflects on the backpacking trip that inspired him to build G Adventures, why small group travel creates deeper...
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How to Turn Your Knowledge Into Opportunity | Russ Ruffino
Jul 20, 2026Most people think persuasion starts with your message. It actually starts with your audience. AJ sits down with entrepreneur and marketing expert Russ Ruffino to explore why empathy—not charisma or credentials—is the foundation of influence. From storytelling and copywriting to public speaking, coaching, and personal branding, Russ Ruffino explains why the best communicators begin with the problems people are already thinking about instead of talking about themselves. They also discuss...
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