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Talks at GoogleTalks at GoogleThe Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves | Dr. Alison Wood BrooksAward-winning behavioral scientist and leading expert on the psychology of conversation Dr. Alison Wood Brooks joins Google to discuss her book, “Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves.” The book reveals the hidden architecture of our conversations, and how even small improvements can have a profound impact on all types of relationships. Dr. Brooks is a professor at Harvard Business School, where she created and teaches a course called “Talk.” Her award-winning research has been published in top academic journals and is regularly cited in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Harvard...2025-04-2958 minTalks at GoogleTalks at GoogleThe Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves | Dr. Alison Wood BrooksAward-winning behavioral scientist and leading expert on the psychology of conversation Dr. Alison Wood Brooks joins Google to discuss her book, “Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves.” The book reveals the hidden architecture of our conversations, and how even small improvements can have a profound impact on all types of relationships. Dr. Brooks is a professor at Harvard Business School, where she created and teaches a course called “Talk.” Her award-winning research has been published in top academic journals and is regularly cited in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Harvard...2025-04-2958 minThe Courageous LifeThe Courageous LifeOn the Science, and Magic, of Great Conversations | Alison Wood BrooksAlison Wood Brooks is a celebrated Harvard Business School Professor who studies the hidden architecture of conversations. Her groundbreaking work shows that while all of us can struggle with difficult conversations, We’re often not very good at the easy ones either (even though we have them all the time). Alison argues that part of the reason for this is because conversation is one of the most complex, demanding, and delicate of all human tasks. Every time we converse with one another, a wide range of possib...2025-04-1756 minRadical Candor: Communication at WorkRadical Candor: Communication at WorkHow to TALK So People Actually Listen with Dr. Alison Wood Brooks 7 | 12Ditch the awkwardness and start owning every conversation. Talking to people shouldn’t feel like a struggle—but let’s be honest, it often does. Maybe you’re stuck in small talk hell, getting ignored in meetings, or watching conversations die mid-sentence. Why is this so hard? Amy sits down with Dr. Alison Wood Brooks, Harvard Business School professor and author of Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves, to expose the hidden science behind great conversations—and why most of us are getting it wrong. They break down the TALK framework (Topics, As...2025-03-1947 min10 Seconds To Air10 Seconds To AirThe Science of Good Conversation with Alison Wood BrooksAlison Wood Brooks is a renowned behavioral scientist, professor at Harvard Business School,and the author of Talk: The Science of Conversation and The Art of Being Ourselves.Her work focuses on the psychology of conversation, emotion, and behavioral decision-making. In this podcast, she dives into the intricacies of good conversation and negotiation. What makes someone a good conversationalist? Why do so many people hate “small talk.” What factors should we consider when beginning a conversation? Plus, find out what 4 actions you can take to have better conversations today. https://alisonwoodbrooks.comYouTube: https://www.you...2025-03-1351 minOctothorpeOctothorpe130: I Am Scalison OttJohn is working, Alison is plugging and Liz is ghosting. An uncorrected transcript of this episode is available here. Please email your letters of comment to comment@octothorpecast.uk, join our Facebook group, and tag @OctothorpeCast (on Mastodon or on Bluesky) when you post about the show on social media. Content warnings this episode: Capitalism, death (Chapter 8: Picks) Please remember that we have recused from consideration for the 2025 Hugo Awards Letters of comment Ali Baker Brooks (Facebook) Ang Rosin (Facebook) Christopher J Garcia Dave Langford Please do report issues in transcripts and we will...2025-03-1355 minThe Retirement Wisdom PodcastThe Retirement Wisdom PodcastTALK: The Science of Conversation - Alison Wood BrooksWe spend a lot of time each day in conversation. What if you could get better at it? Alison Wood Brooks, author of the new book, Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves, shares her research and tips on how to master conversation, become a better listener, navigate difficult discussions – and what makes an effective apology. Alison Wood Brooks joins us from Massachusetts. ________________________ Bio Dr. Alison Wood Brooks is the O’Brien Associate Professor of Business Administration and Hellman Faculty Fellow at the Harvard Business School, where she...2025-03-1035 minLinen Suit & Plastic TieLinen Suit & Plastic TieWhat Should We TALK About? ft. a Harvard Business School Professor (Alison Wood Brooks)Why and how should you prepare Topics for every conversation? When are you Asking the right questions? How do you bring Levity? Why does Kindness come from storytelling?Welcome back to your storytelling journey! To kick off Season Five, we're having a great talk with the author of TALK: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves , Alison Wood Brooks. At Harvard Business School, Alison teaches an award-winning course in the MBA curriculum called “TALK.”2025-03-061h 05HERselfHERself275. Raising Confident + Conversational Kids with Dr. Alison Wood BrooksToday’s conversation is all about…conversation! We are happy to have Dr. Alison Wood Brooks joining us on the podcast. Alison is a behavioral scientist as well as a professor and Faculty Fellow at Harvard Business School. She created and teaches a course called “TALK” and has now taken her research and published it in her new book also titled TALK! Many of us as parents want our kids to grow and learn in the area of communication - communicating with us, with their friends, with teachers or coaches, etc. Whether you have extroverted or introverted kids - this e...2025-03-0356 minPodcast Archives - Six Pixels of SeparationPodcast Archives - Six Pixels of SeparationSPOS #973 – Alison Wood Brooks On The Science Of Great ConversationsWelcome to episode #973 of Six Pixels of Separation – The ThinkersOne Podcast. Alison Wood Brooks is one of the leading voices in understanding the science of human conversation, and her latest book, Talk – The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves, explores just how complex, delicate, and transformative our daily interactions can be. As a professor at Harvard Business School, Alison has spent years studying the psychology behind dialogue – why some conversations feel effortless while others fall flat, how we navigate social dynamics, and why even the simplest exchanges can shape our relationships and succes...2025-03-0200 minSix Pixels of Separation PodcastSix Pixels of Separation PodcastSPOS #973 – Alison Wood Brooks On The Science Of Great ConversationsWelcome to episode #973 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast. Alison Wood Brooks is one of the leading voices in understanding the science of human conversation, and her latest book, Talk - The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves, explores just how complex, delicate, and transformative our daily interactions can be. As a professor at Harvard Business School, Alison has spent years studying the psychology behind dialogue - why some conversations feel effortless while others fall flat, how we navigate social dynamics, and why even the simplest exchanges can shape our relationships...2025-03-021h 06Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardArmchair Expert with Dax ShepardAlison Wood Brooks (on the science of conversation)Alison Wood Brooks (Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves) is a behavioral research scientist. Alison joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why growing up as a twin is like watching an alternate version of your own life, how we underestimate the complexity of chin wagging, and the reality that human connection is not just about transactional information exchange. Alison and Dax talk about Kant’s sparkling smart people dinner party rules, how hungry we can be to extract vulnerability from others while being hesitant to share it ourselves, and how asking more questions creates ma...2025-02-192h 08Intentional Leader with Cal WaltersIntentional Leader with Cal Walters118: Alison Wood Brooks — Make Great Conversations Easy with Proven Strategies from Harvard ExpertSubscribe to the Intentional Letter (my weekly newsletter): https://courses.calwalters.me/signup Watch this on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DHP2Eahxjm0 Alison Wood Brooks is the O’Brien Associate Professor of Business Administration and Hellman Faculty Fellow at the Harvard Business School. She teaches an award-winning course in the MBA curriculum called “TALK.” Recently named a Best 40-Under-40 Business School Professor by Poets & Quants, her book TALK: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves will be published by Crown (Penguin Random House) in January 2025. Her research on the science of con...2025-02-171h 04SAM&PAM\'s Book RadarSAM&PAM's Book RadarTransform Your Talks: Proven Conversation Strategies from Harvard's Alison Wood BrooksTalk: The New Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves by Alison Wood Brooks is a self-help book published in 2025 available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/42U3IlU"Using our affiliate links helps support the content we create."The book aims to enhance conversational skills by viewing conversation as a coordination game.Key themes and unique elements include:The TALK maxims (Topics, Asking, Levity, Kindness) as reminders for effective conversation.The conversational compass, which organizes conversational purposes along informational and relational dimensions.Topic management and the importance of asking questions...2025-02-1227 minOpen Book with Anthony ScaramucciOpen Book with Anthony ScaramucciTALK Is Everything with Alison Wood BrooksThis week, Anthony talks with Alison Wood Brooks, a professor at Harvard Business School, about her brand-new book TALK: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves. They explore human interaction, self-disclosure, and the importance of authenticity. Alison highlights listening, charisma, and apologies in relationships, while also discussing nature vs. nurture in conversation and the role of humor and kindness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-02-1238 minGet Hired with Andrew SeamanGet Hired with Andrew Seaman"The Silent Killer of Conversation Is Boredom"Help us improve the show by filling out our audience survey: bit.ly/4j01Gq0In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman sits down with Alison Wood Brooks, who is a Harvard Business School professor and the author of "Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves," about the science of conversation. From navigating networking events to acing your next job interview, great conversations can transform your career. Alison shares her research and top tips on how anyone can improve their communication skills and make their next conversation more enjoyable and...2025-02-1225 minFOMO Sapiens with Patrick J. McGinnisFOMO Sapiens with Patrick J. McGinnisS13 E3 Alison Wood Brooks Decodes How to Have Better ConversationsEver felt lost in a conversation, unsure of what to say or how to keep things interesting? In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, we delve into the secrets of captivating conversations with HBS professor and author of "TALK," Dr. Alison Wood Brooks. Her research reveals that conversation is a "coordination game," where we constantly make choices, often without fully understanding the other person's goals. She offers practical advice and actionable strategies to improve your communication skills in any setting and tells us that, by understanding the science behind conversation and the art of being ourselves, we can unlock deeper...2025-02-0652 minGuy Kawasaki\'s Remarkable PeopleGuy Kawasaki's Remarkable PeopleAlison Wood Brooks: Cracking the Conversation CodeJoin Guy Kawasaki for a fascinating conversation with Alison Wood Brooks, Harvard Business School professor and author of Talk. As the creator of the innovative "How to Talk Gooder" course, Brooks reveals the science behind great conversations, sharing insights on everything from the power of asking sensitive questions to navigating difficult discussions. Learn her TALK framework and discover why small talk isn't a waste of time after all.---Guy Kawasaki is on a mission to make you remarkable. His Remarkable People podcast features interviews with remarkable people such as Jane Goodall, Marc Benioff, Woz...2025-02-051h 09🧠   _🧠 _717: A Key Tactic for Way Better Conversations, with Alison Wood Brooks Podcast: Coaching for Leaders (LS 62 · TOP 0.1% what is this?)Episode: 717: A Key Tactic for Way Better Conversations, with Alison Wood BrooksPub date: 2025-01-27Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationAlison Wood Brooks: Talk Alison Wood Brooks is the O’Brien Associate Professor of Business Administration and Hellman Faculty Fellow at the Harvard Business School, where she created and teaches a course called TALK. As a behavioral scientist, she is a leading expert on the science of conversation and her research was referenced in two of th...2025-02-0238 minOctothorpeOctothorpe127: Hello BuoysJohn is incoherent, Alison is excited, and Liz is romantic. An uncorrected transcript of this episode is available here. Please email your letters of comment to comment@octothorpecast.uk, join our Facebook group, and tag @OctothorpeCast (on X or on Mastodon or on Bluesky) when you post about the show on social media. Content warnings this episode: None Letters of comment Abigail Nussbaum Ali Baker Brooks Andy Openshaw Chris Garcia Claire Brialey David Salter Ed Morland Farah Mendlesohn Irwin Hirsh Jonny Baddeley Neil Ottenstein Roseanna Pendlebury We also heard from: Fiona Moore, Ivan Sinha ...2025-01-3045 minThis Is the AuthorThis Is the AuthorS10 E4: Neha Ruch, Alison Wood Brooks, and Alishia McCulloughIn this episode, meet Mother Untitled founder Neha Ruch, Harvard Business School professor Alison Wood Brooks, and therapist and founder of Black and Embodied Counseling and Consulting Alishia McCullough. Listen to Neha Ruch on opening more choices for women in their careers, Alison Wood Brooks on obsessing about the art of conversation, and Alishia McCullough on the power of representation in building a sense of legacy and in embodying the self. The Power Pause by Neha Ruch: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739585/the-power-pause-by-neha-ruch/audio/ Talk by Alison Wood Brooks: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/708473/talk-by-alison-wood-brooks/audio Reclaiming the Black Body...2025-01-2813 minThe Good Question PodcastThe Good Question PodcastMaster the Art of Conversation: Alison Wood Brooks on TALK and Communication SuccessJoin Alison Wood Brooks, Harvard Business School professor and author of TALK: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves, as she unpacks the secrets of effective communication. Through her innovative TALK framework—Topic selection, Asking questions, Levity, and Kindness—Alison offers practical strategies to elevate your conversation skills in both personal and professional settings. In this episode, you’ll discover: Groundbreaking scientific methods for studying conversation. How biomarkers reveal the emotional dynamics of communication. The concept of entrainment and its role in connecting with others. Insights into the acoustic properties that shape effective dialog...2025-01-2836 minReal Relationships Real Revenue - Video Edition | Invest in Relationships to Build Your Business and Your CareerReal Relationships Real Revenue - Video Edition | Invest in Relationships to Build Your Business and Your CareerCracking the Code to Great Conversations with Behavioral Scientist, Alison Wood BrooksThink you’re either born a great conversationalist or destined to struggle through awkward small talk forever? Think again. In this episode, I chat with Alison Wood Brooks, behavioral scientist and author of Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves. We dig deep into the hidden mechanics of conversation, the myths holding us back, and tools you can use to connect meaningfully with anyone—whether you’re closing a deal, leading a team, or simply sharing stories with friends and family. This isn’t your standard “how-to” guide. Alison’s research-backed insights and unique persona...2025-01-2856 minReal Relationships Real Revenue - Video Edition | Invest in Relationships to Build Your Business and Your CareerReal Relationships Real Revenue - Video Edition | Invest in Relationships to Build Your Business and Your CareerCracking the Code to Great Conversations with Behavioral Scientist, Alison Wood BrooksThink you’re either born a great conversationalist or destined to struggle through awkward small talk forever? Think again. In this episode, I chat with Alison Wood Brooks, behavioral scientist and author of Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves. We dig deep into the hidden mechanics of conversation, the myths holding us back, and tools you can use to connect meaningfully with anyone—whether you’re closing a deal, leading a team, or simply sharing stories with friends and family. This isn’t your standard “how-to” guide. Alison’s research-backed insights and unique persona...2025-01-2856 minReal Relationships Real Revenue - Audio Edition | Invest in Relationships to Build Your Business and Your CareerReal Relationships Real Revenue - Audio Edition | Invest in Relationships to Build Your Business and Your CareerCracking the Code to Great Conversations with Behavioral Scientist, Alison Wood BrooksThink you’re either born a great conversationalist or destined to struggle through awkward small talk forever? Think again. In this episode, I chat with Alison Wood Brooks, behavioral scientist and author of Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves. We dig deep into the hidden mechanics of conversation, the myths holding us back, and tools you can use to connect meaningfully with anyone—whether you’re closing a deal, leading a team, or simply sharing stories with friends and family. This isn’t your standard “how-to” guide. Alison’s research-backed insights and unique persona...2025-01-2856 minMotivational Mondays: Conversations with LeadersMotivational Mondays: Conversations with LeadersThe Science of Conversation (Feat. Dr. Alison Wood Brooks)Dr. Alison Wood Brooks, a distinguished behavioral scientist and Harvard Business School professor, joined Motivational Mondays to discuss her groundbreaking research on the science of conversation. With her course Talk and award-winning studies on human interaction, Dr. Brooks has become a leading voice on improving communication in a complex world. Her work, featured in major media outlets and TED Talks, emphasizes the profound impact of reframing our mindset and embracing better conversational habits.Dr. Brooks began her career studying emotions, particularly anxiety, and how reframing performance anxiety as excitement can transform outcomes. Her findings influenced notable works...2025-01-2732 minCoaching for LeadersCoaching for LeadersA Key Tactic for Way Better Conversations, with Alison Wood BrooksAlison Wood Brooks: Talk Alison Wood Brooks is the O’Brien Associate Professor of Business Administration and Hellman Faculty Fellow at the Harvard Business School, where she created and teaches a course called TALK. As a behavioral scientist, she is a leading expert on the science of conversation and her research was referenced in two of the top ten most-viewed TED talks and depicted in Pixar’s Inside Out 2. She is the author of Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves*. Conversations are the venues where leaders do so much of their work. We all know some...2025-01-2738 minCurious Minds at WorkCurious Minds at WorkCM 284: Alison Wood Brooks on the Science of ConversationConversations play a big role in our personal and professional lives. It’d be hard to build or maintain a relationship without them.   That’s why Alison Wood Brooks, Harvard Business School Professor and conversation expert, has written the book, Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves. She’s found that if we improve our conversations, even a little, the results can be game changing. In this interview, we talk about the framework she’s developed to help us do that. We also discuss how to improve our one-on-one and group conversations. Finally, we learn effective ways to m...2025-01-261h 04SPEAK LIKE A CEOSPEAK LIKE A CEO272: Mastering the Science of Conversations. Dr. Alison Wood BrooksYou build your life and career one conversation at a time. But how can we be authentic and impactful while connecting with others? To find out, Oliver sits down with Dr. Alison Wood Brooks, celebrated behavioral scientist, Harvard professor, and author of Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves.  Together, they unpack the science behind effective communication and how understanding your "conversational compass" can transform how you connect with others. Dr. Brooks gives invaluable insights into managing emotions during challenging interactions, leveraging humor to combat boredom, and navigating cultural a...2025-01-2337 minPassion Struck with John R. MilesPassion Struck with John R. MilesAlison Wood Brooks on How to Make Every Conversation Matter | EP 563In this transformative episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles is joined by Dr. Alison Wood Brooks, a behavioral scientist, Harvard Business School professor, and author of the groundbreaking book TALK: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves. Together, they explore how intentional communication can deepen connections, affirm our sense of mattering, and unlock greater meaning in our relationships.Drawing on her pioneering research, Dr. Brooks introduces her TALK framework—Topics, Asking, Levity, and Kindness—and demonstrates how even small shifts in how we communicate can profoundly impact our personal and professional lives. Whet...2025-01-2357 minThe Strategy Skills Podcast: Strategy | Leadership | Critical Thinking | Problem-SolvingThe Strategy Skills Podcast: Strategy | Leadership | Critical Thinking | Problem-Solving520: A Harvard Expert’s Guide to Mastering ConversationsWelcome to Strategy Skills episode 520, an interview with the author of TALK: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves, Alison Wood Brooks.   In this episode, Alison shares how her experiences at Harvard shaped her understanding of one of the most critical skills for anyone in any industry: conversation. She introduces the concept of the “topic pyramid”, which includes small talk, tailored talk, and deep talk, and shares strategies for handling difficult conversations, such as using acknowledgment, affirmation, and hedging language. Alison shows why conversing more effectively can make a big difference in the q...2025-01-2251 minSecond City Works presents \Second City Works presents "Getting to Yes, And"Getting to Yes, And… | Alison Wood Brooks – ‘TALK: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves’ Kelly connects with Harvard professor Alison Wood Brooks, who studies the science of conversation. Her new book is called “TALK: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves.”  https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7156087/Alison_Wood_Brooks_2025-01-20-003827.64kmono.mp3 “Conversation is an ongoing act of co-creation.”  “We’re all making it up as we go along.”  “People who ask more questions are better liked.” 2025-01-2100 minTotally Booked with ZibbyTotally Booked with ZibbyAlison Wood Brooks, TALK: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being OurselvesCelebrated Harvard Business School professor and leading expert on the psychology of conversation, Alison Wood Brooks, chats with Zibby about TALK, a groundbreaking and immediately useful book that reveals the hidden architecture of our conversations and teaches us how to be better at them. Alison shares her personal and professional journey and then introduces her framework for better conversations—TALK: Topics, Asking, Levity, and Kindness. Zibby reflects on her own experiences with social anxiety and public speaking, and then they touch on parenting, teaching children social skills, and the transformative potential of thoughtful communication.Purchase on Boo...2025-01-2130 minMind Love • Modern Mindfulness to Think, Feel, and Live WellMind Love • Modern Mindfulness to Think, Feel, and Live WellThe Science of Turning Small Talk into Life-Changing Conversations with Alison Wood BrooksIn this episode, you'll discover: The hidden psychological patterns that are sabotaging your conversations before they even begin How your attachment style is secretly running the show in every interaction (and what to do about it) The counterintuitive science behind why being more vulnerable actually makes you more powerful  The average person will have 50,000 conversations in their lifetime. Most of them are completely worthless. Not because people are shallow – but because we're terrified of being seen.After years of studying consciousness, diving into plant medicine ceremonies, and exploring quantum physics, doing all the coo...2025-01-211h 03Finding Genius PodcastFinding Genius PodcastTALK Like A Pro: Mastering The Science & Art Of Conversation With Alison Wood BrooksMeet Alison Wood Brooks, a professor at the Harvard Business School, mother of three, basketball enthusiast, and author of the new book TALK: The science of conversation and the art of being ourselves. Alison is passionate about helping students hone their conversation skills using an innovative MBA elective curriculum called "How to talk gooder in business and life." Drawing from her expert background in the psychology of conversation, she developed an easy-to-remember acronym – TALK – that outlines the four pillars of communication: Topic selection, Asking questions, Levity, and Kindness. Alison argues that conversation is one of the most comp...2025-01-2037 minFrom The Green NotebookFrom The Green NotebookThe Science of Better Conversations with Alison Wood BrooksSend us a textThe FTGN Merch Store is Live!! Help Support the site with official FTGN Gear!In this episode, Joe welcomes Harvard professor and author Alison Wood Brooks to discuss her groundbreaking book, Talk: The Science and Art of Being Ourselves. Together, they explore the science behind conversations and how they shape our personal and professional lives.Alison introduces her TALK framework—Topics, Asking, Levity, Kindness—providing actionable strategies to improve communication. She shares why talking can feel so cognitively demanding, the myth of natural char...2025-01-171h 07She Said / She SaidShe Said / She Said316. Unlocking the Secrets to Better Conversations with HBS Professor Alison Wood Brooks316: Unlocking the Secrets to Better Conversations Guest: Alison Wood Brooks, author and Harvard Business School Professor THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Communication is a complex and essential skill, often marred by self-doubt and missteps. Despite feeling proficient in many areas of life, people commonly perceive themselves as less effective conversationalists. This concern inspired this week’s guest — Professor Alison Wood Brooks — who dives into the nuances of effective communication. Her insights are invaluable if you’re looking to prepare better for conversations, improve your listening skills, or easily navigate tricky dialogues. ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST: Ali...2025-01-1749 minShe Said / She SaidShe Said / She Said316. Unlocking the Secrets to Better Conversations with HBS Professor Alison Wood Brooks316: Unlocking the Secrets to Better Conversations Guest: Alison Wood Brooks, author and Harvard Business School Professor THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Communication is a complex and essential skill, often marred by self-doubt and missteps. Despite feeling proficient in many areas of life, people commonly perceive themselves as less effective conversationalists. This concern inspired this week’s guest — Professor Alison Wood Brooks — who dives into the nuances of effective communication. Her insights are invaluable if you’re looking to prepare better for conversations, improve your listening skills, or easily navigate tricky dialogues. ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST: Ali...2025-01-1749 minunSILOed with Greg LaBlancunSILOed with Greg LaBlanc498. Unlocking the Art of Conversation with Alison Wood BrooksWe learn the skill of talking as toddlers and by the time we’re adults, most of us don’t think twice about the inner workings of a conversation. But the reality is, there’s a science and an art to conversing. And understanding that science could unlock so much potential in your professional and personal life. Alison Wood Brooks is a professor at Harvard Business School and the author of the book, Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves. She also teaches a cutting-edge course at Harvard called Talk where she helps student...2025-01-1058 minOctothorpeOctothorpe124: The Third D Isn’t What You ThinkJohn is horrified, Alison is spelunking, and Liz is detecting. An uncorrected transcript of this episode is available here. Please email your letters of comment to comment@octothorpecast.uk, join our Facebook group, and tag @OctothorpeCast (on X or on Mastodon or on Bluesky) when you post about the show on social media. Content warnings this episode: Letters of comment Ali Baker Brooks Andrew Hogg 4D Golf Braid Archipelacon 2 Caroline Mullan Chris Garcia Some accusations against Ekpeki have been disproved Farah Mendlesohn Ivan Sinha Jonny Baddeley June Young Aurora Australis Alerts Aurora Now AuroraWatch...2024-12-0647 minThink Fast Talk Smart: Communication TechniquesThink Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques169. Don't Be a ZQ: Make Your Conversations Count​​ What makes a great conversation?“Many of us dread small talk,” says Harvard Business School professor and author Alison Wood Brooks. Yet she believes these everyday exchanges are the gateway to deeper connection and opportunity. An expert in the science of conversation, Wood Brooks, teaches a popular course titled Talk and has spent years researching what makes a great conversation. "Big things often start with small talk," she notes. "It’s not about avoiding it; it’s about knowing how to use it to uncover something meaningful."In this LinkedIn Live episode of Think Fast...2024-11-1924 minOctothorpeOctothorpe122: Topical PumpkinJohn is on the periphery, Alison is carving, and Liz went to Japan. An uncorrected transcript of this episode is available here. Please email your letters of comment to comment@octothorpecast.uk, join our Facebook group, and tag @OctothorpeCast (on X or on Mastodon or on Bluesky) when you post about the show on social media. Content warnings this episode: con artistry, privilege, racism Letters of comment Jake Casella Brookins Sankey diagrams on the Ancillary Review of Books Ali Baker Brooks I’m a Fan of That Christopher J Garcia Emily January Kat Kourbeti SH...2024-11-0759 minOctothorpeOctothorpe119: Only One of Them Is My Bludgeoning Hand, JohnJohn is not assigning blame, Alison is someone, and Liz is bludgeoning. An uncorrected transcript of this episode is available here. Please email your letters of comment to comment@octothorpecast.uk, join our Facebook group, and tag @OctothorpeCast (on X or on Mastodon or on Bluesky or on Instagram) when you post about the show on social media. Content warnings this episode: Sexual assault (Neil Gaiman allegations, at 39:28 to 42:02). Letters of comment Niall Harrison On our Hugo win/recusing Andy on Mastodon Chris Garcia Meg MacDonald Perianne Lurie Renay Sandra Bond’s poem On in...2024-09-261h 02The Extra Mile - The Official Charity Miles PodcastThe Extra Mile - The Official Charity Miles PodcastAlison Mariella Désir - Running While BlackToday, I'm thrilled to be joined by Alison Mariella Desir, a powerhouse disrupter and activist in the running community and a true advocate for change. Alison is the founder of Harlem Run, a running club that brings people together through running while championing diversity and inclusion. She's also the author of Running While Black, which sheds light on the intersection of race and running. I like to think I’m pretty progressive and aware of the ways that race affects us all personally and collectively.  But reading Alison’s book, my eyes were opene...2024-09-191h 02OctothorpeOctothorpe114: Tastemaker BattyJohn, Alison, and Liz discuss what they’re voting for in the Hugo Awards. An uncorrected transcript of this episode is available here. Please email your letters of comment to comment@octothorpecast.uk, join our Facebook group, and tag @OctothorpeCast (on X or on Mastodon or on Bluesky) when you post about the show on social media. Content warnings this episode: Letters of comment Ali Baker Brooks Bridget Bradshaw Chris Garcia Colette Reap Duncan MacGregor Edward Morlund Farah Mendlesohn Mike Scott Raj Fantasy Book Swap Alison Scott, Marianne Dreams and Tamarind and the Star of...2024-07-181h 05Office Talk UK, Marketing for ArchitectureOffice Talk UK, Marketing for ArchitectureAlison BrooksAlison Brooks is the director of Alison Brooks Architects, a London-based practice known for generous and inclusive city-building supported by uniquely sculptural design.In this episode, Alison and Dave discussed:The challenges of participating in design competitions, and how the need to produce so much more and satisfy stringent criteria compared to the early days, creates barriers for emerging practices.The important role competitions play in their business, and how they think strategically about selecting the right competitions to invest time and resources in.The challenges she faced establishing her practice as a...2024-07-101h 17Whatsjust presents Critical ConversationsWhatsjust presents Critical ConversationsStep Eight: Releasing Defenses with Dr. Alison Wood BrooksSend us a textThis episode is step eight in the 10-Step Toolkit to Having Critical Conversations featuring Dr. Alison Wood Brooks, a Professor of Business Administration and Hellman Faculty Fellow at the Harvard Business School who was recently named a Best 40-Under-40 Business School Professor by Poets & Quants. Her book TALK: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves will be published by Crown (Penguin Random House) in January 2025.Her research on the science of conversation has been published in prestigious academic journals, including the Proceedings of the National Academy o...2024-06-0255 minArchello PodcastArchello PodcastAlison Brooks on setting impossible design ambitionsIn this episode Archello is in London with Alison Brooks, Principal and Creative Director of Alison Brooks Architects, the office she founded in 1996.  The works produced by Alison’s practice are experimental and sophisticated. The projects exhibit forms and materials that are sensitive to their neighborhoods yet unique enough to make one pause and appreciate a building that is unexpected, well designed and invigorating. The practice’s work has garnered awards that range from the RIBA house of the year to the Stirling Prize. Listen as Alison speaks about her newly-published monograph, her constant process of exp...2024-05-2047 minOctothorpeOctothorpe109: But Also a Worrying OneJohn is middle, Alison is even sadder, and Liz is sorry. An uncorrected transcript of this episode is available here. Please email your letters of comment to comment@octothorpecast.uk, and tag @OctothorpeCast (on X or on Mastodon or on Bluesky) when you post about the show on social media. Content warnings this episode: Discussion of access issues (chapter 2), wealth privilege (chapter 6) Letters of comment Abigail Nussbaum Ali Baker Brooks Andrew January The Eastercon members’ portal Caroline Mullan DC Farah Mendlesohn Critical Friends 8 Jacob Holder Mark Plummer Meg MacDonald Doc Weir award Dave Langford re...2024-05-091h 05New Rules for Work LabsNew Rules for Work LabsEveryday Exchange: From Chuckles to Meaningful Chat with Alison Wood BrooksIn this captivating episode of the New Rules for Work Labs podcast, we delve deep into the art of conversation, the impact of AI on workplace dynamics, and strategies for effective group collaboration. Featuring insights from Harvard Business School’s Alison Wood Brooks, listeners will explore the layers of conflict in the workplace, navigate the complexities of everyday conversations, understand the significance of silence and structure in communication, and address airtime dominance in group settings. Join us as we explore how to foster inclusive conversations, bridge knowledge gaps, and adapt to the changing landscape of work through pra...2024-04-251h 01OctothorpeOctothorpe103: Just This Guy, Y’know?John is a year behind, Alison is opening nominations, and Liz is Elizabeth (!). Please email your letters of comment to comment@octothorpecast.uk, check out our subtitles/transcripts, and tag @OctothorpeCast (on X or on Mastodon or on Bluesky) when you post about the show on social media. Content warnings this episode: Israel/Palestine war (Montreal in 2027 segment), serial killers (John’s pick) Letters of comment Ali Baker Brooks Chris Garcia DC Kevin Anderson Mark Plummer Martin Easterbrook Mike Glyer Raj Alison’s fan art page BSFA longlist Fan funds TAFF Announcement Ballot EFF GUFF...2024-02-1552 minChat with M.E.Chat with M.E.Episode 9 - I Would Be Here If I CouldIn this episode, we chat to the lovely Alison Larkman the driving force and person behind the project ‘I Would Be Here If I Could.’ Alison will explain what inspired her to start this project. And there is still time to get involved. Visit Alison’s website and the project site via the links below: www.alisonlarkman.com www.iwouldbehereificould.com/take-part https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsWISj3fTiTAGnyKks1om_1HJ-0Dz1iE3ITQopZILPDdh_Pw/viewform2023-09-1447 minOctothorpeOctothorpe91: O— O— O—John is a journalist, Alison is fundraising, and Liz is approved. Please email your letters of comment to comment@octothorpecast.uk, check out our subtitles/transcripts, and tag @OctothorpeCast (on Twitter or on Mastodon) when you post about the show on social media. Content warnings this episode: None Letters of comment Abigail Nussbaum Ali Baker Brooks Chris Garcia David Curry Edward Morland Farah Mendlesohn Jonathan Baddeley Lori Anderson Not Laurie Anderson The Clarke Award Liz read them all! 🌟 Hugo Voter Packet Ersatz Culture’s report on what’s in the packet Site selection Voting has sta...2023-09-0154 min52 Weeks of Me52 Weeks of MeEpisode 99: Live Your Truth with Alison SinclairAlison is a passionate self-leadership coach who has embarked on a journey of self-discovery and transformation. Originally from Scotland and currently residing in southeast England, Alison has a diverse career background that includes fields such as anatomy research, naturopathic nutrition, charity work, and the automotive industry. She has also worked at Microsoft in IT, where she had exposure to coaching and mentoring. Alison's passion lies in helping individuals live their truth, overcome self-expression struggles, and find their authentic voice. She believes in the power of energy awareness, deliberate choices, and self-acceptance in creating a fulfilling and empowered l...2023-07-1329 minAlison Rosen Is Your New Best FriendAlison Rosen Is Your New Best FriendSteven Weber Steven Weber (yes, THAT Steven Weber) is here and he's a delight! We talk about sensory deprivation, dogs, Wings, inflatable chairs, doing commercials as a kid, SUNY Purchase, gnats, my enthusiasm, faces, Mel Brooks, the new podcast he's doing with Eric McCormack called Eating Out with Eric And Steve, writing, relationships, RJ City, auditioning and more. We also played a game, answered your questions and did a round of JMOE and HGFY. Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon...2023-06-191h 37Not Another Mummy PodcastNot Another Mummy PodcastKatie Kirby: The reality of motherhood and social media comparisonAfter an extended break, we're back for a new season! Katie Kirby is my guest on this episode. Katie started off blogging at Hurrah For Gin, shining a light on the realities of motherhood at a time when the online world was filled with rose-tinted picture perfect versions of mum life. Since then, she's moved to writing books and her latest series is the Lottie Brooks books, aimed at the tween audience.We recorded this episode last summer and we talk about Katie being one of the first people online to start talking...2023-03-2348 minThe Second Studio Design and Architecture ShowThe Second Studio Design and Architecture Show#317 - Alison Brooks, RIBA, FRSA, RDI - Founder and Creative Director of Alison Brooks ArchitectsThis week David and Marina are joined by Alison Brooks, RIBA, FRSA, RDI - Founder and Creative Director of Alison Brooks Architects to discuss starting her career in London during a recession, starting her own practice, architecture competitions, the challenges and rewards of multifamily housing projects, why beauty should be talked about more in architecture, and more. Enjoy! This recording was done during the 2022 Monterrey Design Conference in Monterrey, California. The conference is put on every two years and is worth attending if you've never been! This episode is supported by Brizo • Monograph • Sky-Frame • Miele • Graphisoft2022-12-0839 minThink Fast Talk Smart: Communication TechniquesThink Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques73. Listen Up: Why It’s Better to Be Interested Than InterestingAs a communication expert, Alison Wood Brooks spends a lot of time talking about talking. But, as she says, listening is just as important.“My course is called TALK,” says Wood Brooks, who is the O'Brien Associate Professor of Business Administration and Hellman Faculty Fellow at Harvard Business School. “The great irony is that it should really be called LISTEN. It’s hard to be a good listener yet so very important.”In the latest episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Wood Brooks covers conversation strategies for active listening, turning anxiety into excitement, and knowing when it’s...2022-12-0625 minThe 6 Figure Side HustleThe 6 Figure Side HustleMaking Money With Medicine with Alison McleanMeet Alison Mclean A Yoga Teacher, House Coach, and a Physical Therapist. She shares insights on how she started her business after all the struggles and obstacles that she face on everyday basis. 2022-11-1644 minCultivating Success: A mindset shift for happy, successful chiropractorsCultivating Success: A mindset shift for happy, successful chiropractorsBuilding Your Professional Brand While Staying True To Yourself with Brooks HillWelcome to Episode 13 of the Cultivating Success podcast where we’re joined by our first chiropractic student, Brooks Hill, a Trimester 7 student at Parker University. On this episode, Brooks shares her journey to becoming a chiropractic student, how she began to build her personal brand presence online and how adapting on social media is a helpful tool for your chiropractic journey. You’ll hear Brooks share why she started her Instagram account @destination.dc to begin with, why it’s worth the commitment, and the benefit of creating a professional brand around who you are and what matter...2022-10-0329 minStorytelling SagaStorytelling SagaThe Simpsons MovieAli discusses The Simpsons Movie co-written by series creator, Matt Groening, along with James L. Brooks, Al Jean, Ian Maxtone-Graham, George Meyer, David Mirkin, Mike Reiss, Mike Scully, Matt Selman, John Swartzwelder and Jon Vitti and directed by David Silverman. D'oh!2022-07-2529 minblissful hiker ❤︎ inspiring you to hike your own hikeblissful hiker ❤︎ inspiring you to hike your own hikeArizona Trail: Saguaro National ParkSend us a textBlissful is fueled by trail angels to climb steeply up into Saguaro National Park. In this episode:In only a few miles in the early morning cool, Blissful arrives at Magic Camp for a full breakfast on their very last day helping AZT hikers. She joins Jeff and "King Arthur" into beautiful Saguaro National Park, where the cacti crack her up in odd shaped and human-like poses. There's still good water in pools and bab...2022-06-1611 min52 Weeks of Me52 Weeks of MeEpisode 47: Making Space for YOU w/ Alison CromieWhile she used to work in the corporate world, Alison as a child was already very entrepreneurial that she was always excited at the sight of different stores and the idea of running her own business. So the day she got laid off, she thought that her circumstances finally made the decision for her. At about the same time, she also started paying attention to her own feelings and stopped putting herself last. She got the help of two coaches to make sure her next job and choices would be the best for herself. One helped her in a...2022-06-1534 minOctothorpeOctothorpe59: ChickensJohn is roast beef, Alison is pickled onion, and Liz is flamin’ hot. Please email your letters of comment to octothorpecast@gmail.com and tag @OctothorpeCast when you post about the show on social media. Content warnings this episode: COVID (chapter 3) Letters of comment Artwork: Dave Coxon Podcasts for tedium: Jonny Baddeley, Ali Baker Brooks, Virginia Preston Convention data: Chris Garcia, Lilian Edwards Worldcons: Malcolm Hutchison, Gillian Polack Picks: Raybearer is getting the Netflix treatment Abigail Nussbaum’s essay on Everything Everywhere All at Once Ali Baker Brooks: Athena Scalzi’s review of a Britis...2022-06-0946 minThe Mind Your Marketing PodcastThe Mind Your Marketing PodcastHow Kayshaun Leverages Affiliates to Grow Her BusinessKayshaun Brooks is the owner of Renew You Body Butters, a luxury skincare, holistic business. She's a Holistic Pain and Trauma Warrior, which if you're not intrigued by that already and want to know more, well, then you're not me. Kayshaun was able to start an affiliate program, and has partnered with 48 affiliates who want to make additional income. So this is her superpower. We're going to be focusing on how she was able to grow her business so much by starting an affiliate program. You can find Kayshaun at www.renewyoubodybutter.com. ...2022-05-3029 minMindfulbiz PodcastMindfulbiz PodcastLucy Brooks founder Little Bird PRLucy Brooks is a senior PR executive with over 22 years of beauty and lifestyle agency experience spanning Australia and the UK.Little Bird PR is a full-service public relations agency specialising in working with brands in the beauty, wellness and lifestyle sectors.Their long standing and personal relationships with Australia’s leading beauty, lifestyle and health editors, journalists and influencers is what sets them apart. This, along with their extensive knowledge and expertise allows them to deliver outstanding results through execution, creativity and passion.In this episode, Lucy and Alison Morgan talk about the role of PR, Lucy’s journey with...2021-10-1429 minThe Magic of Storytelling, in Your Pocket With Full AudiobookThe Magic of Storytelling, in Your Pocket With Full AudiobookTo Break a Covenant Audiobook by Alison AmesListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 525307 Title: To Break a Covenant Author: Alison Ames Narrator: Suzy Jackson Format: Unabridged Length: 08:56:49 Language: English Release date: 09-21-21 Publisher: Recorded Books Genres: Teen, Mystery & Thriller, LGBTQ+ Summary: After a mining explosion coated Moon Basin in ash, residents moved just outside the uninhabitable zone and set up a new settlement in the mine's shadow. Now, the New Basin relies on its haunted reputation to bring in tourists, but theres more truth to the rumors than most are willing to admit. Lifelong New Basin residents Clem and Nina...2021-09-218h 56The Florida Writer PodcastThe Florida Writer PodcastHow to Become Immortal with YA Fantasy Author Ann BrooksHow do you become immortal? Be a student in Ann Brooks's 3rd-grade class. Psychological Thriller author Ann Brooks has branched into the territory of Young Adult Fantasy inspired by her students. When they discovered she was an author, they wanted in--of course, they aren't quite YA readers yet, but in a few short years, they will discover themselves on the page. Listen to the whole story in this edition of the Florida Writer Podcast with host Alison Nissen. Ann Brooks grew up in a small town off the Gulf Coast of Florida, where she cultivated a passion...2021-09-1819 minFlorida Writer PodcastFlorida Writer PodcastHow to Become Immortal with YA Fantasy Author Ann BrooksHow do you become immortal? Be a student in Ann Brooks's 3rd-grade class. Psychological Thriller author Ann Brooks has branched into the territory of Young Adult Fantasy inspired by her students. When they discovered she was an author, they wanted in--of course, they aren't quite YA readers yet, but in a few short years, they will discover themselves on the page. Listen to the whole story in this edition of the Florida Writer Podcast with host Alison Nissen. Ann Brooks grew up in a small town off the Gulf Coast of Florida, where she cultivated a passion...2021-09-1819 minThis Business Of Music & Poetry PodcastThis Business Of Music & Poetry PodcastA Grammy Winning Producer/Engineer Speaks (Interview with Clark Hagan)In this episode, Michael Amidei and Clifford Brooks interview Clark Hagan.  Clark Hagan (www.clarkhaganproductions.com)    is a Grammy award-winning Producer/Engineer with a world-class resume and a legendary mastery of the recording arts. After graduating from the University of Colorado at Denver, Clark began to master his craft as a recording engineer while working with the legendary Bill Porter whose credits include artists such as Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, and the Everly Brothers while at RCA from 1959 to 1964. After a short stint at Allen-Martin Productions in Louisville, Kentucky, Clark moved to Nashville where his trus...2021-09-1633 minALL GOOD VIBESALL GOOD VIBESAlison Brooks – Alison Brooks ArchitectsAlison Brooks, founder of her own London-based practice, Alison Brooks Architects, ABA, is regarded as one of the leading architects of her generation, the only architect of the UK to have won all three of the RIBA awards. Born and grown up in Canada, she studied architecture at the University of Waterloo, and after graduating she decided to move to UK, where at the beginning she worked with the designer Ron Arad, becoming a partner in the firm. On this episode, she will share moments of this initial journey, from her collaboration with Arad until 1996, when she set up her...2021-07-3057 minMe, Myself & MillieMe, Myself & Millie74 - A Trans Woman & Cis Woman Havin’ A Baby | Jen Stevens & Alison MichaelAlison Michael & Jen Stevens from Berkeley, California join the podcast to share their journey to parenthood. Alison is a cis gendered female and Jen is a trans female and they both are Moms to their wonderful and adorable son Poe. Don't miss this episode of two people sharing their spectacular family building story. *Content Warnings* 1. This episode contains intimate details about someone coming out as visibly Trans, while also achieving parenthood. If hearing this kind of story is triggering for you, please bypass this episode. 2. Second warning is for those still struggling with infertility. Jen & Alison conceived their son, Poe...2021-07-1247 minThe Florida Writer PodcastThe Florida Writer PodcastA Novel in a Week - Ann BrooksThe challenge: Time. The solution: send your family away for a week each summer. Author Ann Brooks manages to take a writing vacation each summer by sending her kids and husband out of town. With just a simple plot outline, Ann finishes her rough draft in a few days. Her first published novel, A Lost Woman, is a story of loss, family secrets, and hopeful redemption. This domestic suspense, with an unexpected twist, will have the reader rethinking their notions of love, family, and motherhood. By day Ann works with children in an elementary school nurturing her...2021-05-1513 minFlorida Writer PodcastFlorida Writer PodcastA Novel in a Week - Ann BrooksThe challenge: Time. The solution: send your family away for a week each summer. Author Ann Brooks manages to take a writing vacation each summer by sending her kids and husband out of town. With just a simple plot outline, Ann finishes her rough draft in a few days. Her first published novel, A Lost Woman, is a story of loss, family secrets, and hopeful redemption. This domestic suspense, with an unexpected twist, will have the reader rethinking their notions of love, family, and motherhood. By day Ann works with children in an elementary school nurturing her...2021-05-1513 minRe-Solved Mysteries: An Unsolved Mysteries PodcastRe-Solved Mysteries: An Unsolved Mysteries PodcastListener Short Stack 24You write it, we read it! On this LSS, we give you an update about Alonzo Brooks and a D.B. Cooper suspect. Listeners write in about the murder of a childhood friend named Jamie Stice, a true to life lost loves segment and a killer kick boxer. We also hear from a listener who actually helped solved a mystery for UM!Get ad free episodes, two extra episodes a month and early access on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/resolvedmysteriespodcastSupport us: https://resolvedmysteriespodcast.com/advertising-supportOooooh get that sweeeeeeeet RM merch, honeys! https://resolvedmysteriespodcast...2021-04-2229 minTalent Intelligence Collective PodcastTalent Intelligence Collective PodcastThe one with Nick Brooks and Toby CulshawWelcome to the 8th episode of the Talent Intelligence Collective Podcast! We’ve decided to change things up. We are doing things a little different this time. So many of you, our listeners, requested to hear more from Nick and Toby, so this time they joined the episode not as co-hosts but as guests. Furthermore, for this episode, we also flipped our usual flow and started with the interview bit first. With Alison being the sole bad cop interviewer and myself pipping up every so often with a comment. Kickstarting the ro...2021-03-0956 minRe-Solved Mysteries: An Unsolved Mysteries PodcastRe-Solved Mysteries: An Unsolved Mysteries PodcastListener Short Stack 22You write it, we read it! On this LSS we discuss Daniel Morcombe and the Mr. Big investigation technique and we're educated on the devastating history of Canada's residental schools. We provide some updates to the Alozno Brooks case and Forrest Fenn's treasure. We also chat about watching Unsolved Mysteries as a kid, some psychic animals and we hear from a listener in Frankfurt who tells us about the awesome show Aktenzeichen XY ... ungelöst.Get ad free episodes, two extra episodes a month and early access on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/resolvedmysteriespodcastSupport us: https://r...2021-02-2543 minInfertile AF: Infertility and Modern Family BuildingInfertile AF: Infertility and Modern Family BuildingMillieOn today's episode, Ali is talking to her hilarious friend Millie Brooks, an actress, an infertility warrior and advocate, and an all around stellar human. Millie talks about meeting her husband, what happened when they started to try to have kids, how an "unexplained infertility" diagnosis rocked their world, and how switching doctors and finding Dr. Aimeee, "The Egg Whisperer" changed the course of their treatment and their lives. Currently pregnant with their first child through IVF, Millie talks about the anxiety that comes along with pregnancy after infertility, how many more embryos they have on ice, and how t...2020-12-3038 minThe Open Book Test Podcast with Alison LeveyThe Open Book Test Podcast with Alison LeveyDecember Highlighter EditionHere's a new feature of the podcast. Each month we'll have a HIGHLIGHTER EDITION where I expand on a couple of the key themes that have come up in that month’s conversations. It's just a quick way for me to reinforce some really important concepts and advice while offering a few more resources and insights into the college experience as seen through the lens of an advisor who has met with thousands of students.  But let me be clear, this is meant to be "in addition to" not "instead of" listening to the weekly conversations with my awesome gue...2020-12-2922 minMaking HeadwayMaking HeadwayYour Spin Doctor, Vestibular Therapy with Emily Beus, DPT“As long as the world is spinning, we are going to be dizzy and we are going to make mistakes.”  Thanks, Mel Brooks, but today’s speaker tells us the mistake is not seeking treatment for the dizziness.  In this episode, vestibular therapist Dr. Emily Beus DPT, teaches us about different causes and treatments for the spins, the lightheadedness, or the rocking boat feeling that you’ve been living with (unless of course you actually live on a boat, she can’t help you with that).   Join us and learn how to get your head to stop spinning! Covered in t...2020-12-1443 minThe Style That Binds Us podcastThe Style That Binds Us podcastGet The Lowdown On One Of The Coolest Brands Around, Interview with the CEO of KULEWe are excited to have Jim Kuerschner, President of KULE, on our podcast! KULE, the eponymous ready-to-wear label was founded in 2015 by designer Nikki Kule. The KULE aesthetic comes from her love of iconic quirky Americana prep & her love for all things French. Nikki’s parents had a clothing brand, so Nikki grew up in the fashion industry. Her father was known as “The King of Pants” in the 1970s. She always knew she wanted to continue in their footsteps. Nikki went to Parsons in Paris & NY. KULE started out as a children’s brand, and Stella McCartney, Gywneth Paltrow...2020-09-2457 minChoiceology with Katy MilkmanChoiceology with Katy MilkmanA Bundle of Nerves: With Guests Alison Wood Brooks & Steven OsborneThe rapid heartbeat. The shaking hands. The flushed face. The symptoms of pre-performance jitters are common. For some people, nervousness before a big test or important presentation is normal and temporary. For others, it can be debilitating. Typical suggestions for managing nerves tend to involve deep breaths and calming thoughts. But what if there were a better way?In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at the science behind the state of arousal commonly referred to as stage fright, including new research into better ways to manage unpleasant emotions.You’ll hear wo...2020-08-0334 minThe Conversation with Clinton M. PadgettThe Conversation with Clinton M. PadgettEpisode 03 | Part Two: A Conversation with Alison Wood BrooksClint concludes his conversation with Alison Wood Brooks, the award-winning professor at Harvard Business School that created an experiential course designed to help students hone conversational skills. In Part Two, Alison talks about how having a good sense of humor can elevate your status.2020-07-1636 minThe Conversation with Clinton M. PadgettThe Conversation with Clinton M. PadgettEpisode 03 | Part One: A Conversation with Alison Wood BrooksThis week on The Conversation with Clinton M. Padgett, Clint talks to Alison Wood Brooks, the award-winning professor at Harvard Business School. In Part One, Alison shares why the psychology of conversation became a focal point in her career and how she developed a cutting-edge MBA course called "How to talk gooder in business and life.”2020-07-1019 minPeople of ProductPeople of Product44: Managing a Product Team - People and Processes Come FirstGeorge and Dan sit down with Product Manager Alison Renfro to discuss the postures, disciplines, and structures that help her manage a product team. Between a thirst for learning, intentional scrum ceremonies, and unbiased empathy, Alison ensures people & processes come first.  Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. This is a public episode. If you would like to...2020-06-0836 minFitness Protection: The PodcastFitness Protection: The PodcastWhy Train When You Can Maintain?*PDF Download Included in Bonus Material*   Inspired by professional Jenga-players (YES THAT EXISTS!), Maintain was created to keep you fit enough year-round so you have #alltheoptions and none of the burnout. Make no mistake - with Maintain you will have ALL the options: you ramp up to run a marathon in 10 weeks, or ramp down when your badassery is needed elsewhere. In this podcast, you will meet 5 runners who are enjoying these ramps as much as their running.   The way we present these programs and talk about participants MATTERS: the transition between Maintain, ReBuild, and Runner, Interrupted is presented AS A...2019-10-051h 36Rádio EtiópiaRádio EtiópiaSUMMER RAIN.................SUMMER.RAIN.............................................. By Anatoly Brooks http://www.filefactory.com/file/4urxnn58mfx3/melancholy2.mp3 01. The Low Anthem – Wire (0.00:07) 02. Hauchka – Curious (0.03:47) 03. José Mário Branco – Terra quente (0.07:02) 04. Sergey Yakovenko – O melancholy time (Pushkin) (0.09:26) 05. The Bird’s Companion – Impressions (0.12:26) 06. Exit North – Sever me (0.16:16) 07. Bill Fay – Never ending happening (0.20:24) 08. Julie Byrne – I live now as a singer (0.23:53) 09. Exit North – Losing (0.27:39) 10. Levi Patel – As she passes (0.35:37) 11. Snorri Hallgrímsson – Og minning þín rís hægt (0.39:06) 12. William Ryan Fritch – Laurens love (0.41:43) 13. Robert Plant & Alison Krauss – Sister Rosetta goes before us (0.45:44) 14. Placebo – English summer rain (0.49:00) 15. Last Days – Reverberation (0.54:20) 16. Paul Buchanan – Mid air (live) (0.57:11) 17. Villagers – Nothing arrived (0.59:39) 18. Exit North –...2019-08-181h 19Architecture MastersArchitecture MastersAlison Brooks – Episode ElevenOn the programme this week is the architect Alison Brooks. Alison was born in Canada and studied architecture at the University of Waterloo in Ontario. As part of Canada’s co-op system, during her studies she alternated between university and practice, gaining experience with many of Canada’s top architecture firms. After university Alison left Canada and moved to … Continue reading "Alison Brooks – Episode Eleven"2017-11-2000 minTiny ConversationsTiny Conversations22. Having a Transgender Partner and Parent with Alison and Jonah BrooksOn this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk to Jonah and Alison Brooks about having a transgender parent and partner. I wasn’t until Dee and Alison were married, and Jonah was born, that Dee realized she was transgender and came out to both Alison and Jonah. On this episode I talk to Alison about what it […] The post 22. Having a Transgender Partner and Parent with Alison and Jonah Brooks appeared first on Tiny Conversations.2015-06-2200 minAlison Rosen Is Your New Best FriendAlison Rosen Is Your New Best FriendBrooks WheelanComedian Brooks Wheelan (Saturday Night Live, Girls) drops by Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend to talk about being misquoted regarding his feelings about getting fired from SNL, his actual feelings about getting fired from SNL, anxiety, drugs, high high and low lows, growing up in Iowa, his half hour Comedy Central special, struggles with being too loose on stage, performing comedy in NYC, living in a drug house in Los Feliz, relationships, being a biomedical engineering grad, stuffed animals, going crazy at his old job after not sleeping, the politics of workplaces, cheating in college, not doing...2015-06-221h 25CARTA - Anthropogeny (Video)CARTA - Anthropogeny (Video)CARTA: Behaviorally Modern Humans: The Origin of Us – Alison S. Brooks: East African Archaeological EvidenceApart from references to the oldest fossil hominins attributed to Homo sapiens, the East African record is often ignored in current scenarios of modern human origins in favor of the much more detailed, well-preserved and better-explored region at the southern end of the continent. Alison S. Brooks (George Washington Univ/Smithsonian Institution) opines that over 20 years of research in the eastern and south-central African zones of woodlands and savannas surrounding the central African rainforest have produced new evidence concerning the transition from pre-sapiens behavior to behaviors more characteristic of the Late Pleistocene humans who expanded from Africa and replaced the...2015-03-3122 minCARTA - Anthropogeny (Audio)CARTA - Anthropogeny (Audio)CARTA: Behaviorally Modern Humans: The Origin of Us – Alison S. Brooks: East African Archaeological EvidenceApart from references to the oldest fossil hominins attributed to Homo sapiens, the East African record is often ignored in current scenarios of modern human origins in favor of the much more detailed, well-preserved and better-explored region at the southern end of the continent. Alison S. Brooks (George Washington Univ/Smithsonian Institution) opines that over 20 years of research in the eastern and south-central African zones of woodlands and savannas surrounding the central African rainforest have produced new evidence concerning the transition from pre-sapiens behavior to behaviors more characteristic of the Late Pleistocene humans who expanded from Africa and replaced the...2015-03-3122 min