Have you ever arrived at a point where you were totally burned out and had no idea how you got there? Would you like to know why most New Year's resolutions fail? Do you know the unstoppable power generated when you are clear and focused on your purpose?

In today's episode of "Why It Works," Oksana Esberard, Chief Mindfulness Officer of Sattva.me and certified business meditation instructor, reveals some of the hidden mechanisms behind mindfulness. We explore the importance of being physically and mentally in the same place, the connection between awareness and communication, and what it means to go beyond the mind.

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MEET OUR GUEST

Oksana Esberard

Oksana is a certified business meditation instructor, mindfulness speaker, and consultant. After 10 years of personal practice and ambition to search deeper, Oksana completed a 4-month meditation and yoga training in the Indian Himalayas. The next two years she spent looking for the scientific evidence and medical explanations for her profound life-changing experience. Accidentally she has found her passion for mental and emotional well-being in the work environment. Utilizing her talent to convert the ancient 5000-year old wisdom into simple modern language, Oksana supports it by science and business practicality.

As a result, Oksana founded her company SattvaMe that works with business leaders, HR professionals, and executives installing mindfulness practices in the workplace for the next level performance, cohesive teams, and cultural alignment.

Born and raised in the Far East of Russia, Oksana became a citizen of the world at the age of 16. She has traveled to 55+ countries, leading mindfulness events and workshops in India, North America, and Russia.

Website: www.sattva.me

Practice Mindfulness Online: www.sattva.me/online

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Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics: A 10% Happier How-to Book, by ABC News anchor Dan Harris.

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CLIPS

MUSIC

Opening features the song "Morning" by Cambo Smith, available under a Creative Commons
Attribution-NonCommercial License.

Online course promo features the song “Corporate Business" by scottholmesmusic.com.

Recommendation segment features the song "Delta" by Moonove, under Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 International License

Closing features the song "Siesta" by Jahzzar under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License.

Have you ever loved a commercial, but had no idea what the product was? Do your ever wonder why some explanations seem unnecessarily complex? How come some sales people make you feel very uncomfortable while others always seem to have exactly what you need, exactly when you need it?

In today's episode of "Why It Works," communications consultant Zach Messler reveals some of the hidden mechanisms behind why Communication works. We explore the 3 C’s of Effective Communication, why simplicity matters, and the effect that an inward vs. outward focus has on your ability to connect to your audience.

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MEET OUR GUEST

Zach Messler

No matter your industry…no matter your size…your buyers have changed.

They’ve gotten a taste of empowerment, and now? They’re never going back.

That means all that messaging…all that content that worked even just a few years ago? None of it resonates.

That’s where Zach Messler comes in.

Zach spent 20 years focused on product marketing for B2B tech, teaching non-technical sales pros to explain complex software to executive buyers. And, it’s where he came up with a simple methodology that makes your message clear, compelling, and convincing.

About a year ago, he left the corporate world for good so he could help more people.

Today, he helps entrepreneurs and growing tech companies know what to say and how to say it so they can make a bigger impact on the world…and their wallets.

Sound like something you could get down with? Head on over to zachmessler.com!

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Mizzen+Main performance fabric dress shirts are a game changer - next generation dress shirts that breathe, stretch, and wick away moisture. They require no ironing, no dry cleaning, and are machine washable.

For a limited time, on orders of over $125 listeners of Why It Works will receive $50 off!

To receive your discount, click on this Mizzen+Main link.

AUDIBLE.COM

For you, the listeners of WHY IT WORKS, Audible is offering a FREE audiobook with a free 30-day trial to give you the opportunity to check out their service.

A great book to go with this episode is If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face?: My Adventures in the Art and Science of Relating and Communicating, by Alan Alda. It explores principles of effective communication that apply to acting, the office and all points in between.

To download your free audiobook today click, http://www.audibletrial.com/WhyItWorks

If you prefer paper, Kindle or are already an Audible member, no problem - buy the book here.

CLIPS

Lexus RX commercial

on Zach’s website

Click here

MUSIC

Opening features the song "Morning" by Cambo Smith, available under a Creative Commons
Attribution-NonCommercial License.

Online course promo features the song “Corporate Business" by scottholmesmusic.com.

Recommendation segment features the song "Delta" by Moonove, under Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 International License

Closing features the song "Siesta" by Jahzzar under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License.

Do you know someone who has an uncanny ability to stay calm and win over others, even when they are being attacked? Have you ever wondered why even though you knew you shouldn’t say something because it would hurt your cause, you blurted it out anyway? Do your know someone who is unbelievably ignorant of the impact their moods have on others?

In today's episode of "Why It Works," author and columnist Justin Bariso reveals some of the hidden mechanisms behind why EQ works. We explore the power of pausing before we speak, what we can learn from former FBI lead hostage negotiator Chris Voss about empathy, and how we can salvage and even benefit from situations of emotional hijack.

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MEET OUR GUEST

Justin Bariso

Justin Bariso is an author and columnist who writes weekly on the topic of emotional intelligence. Over a million people a month read his Inc.com column, and his work has been featured by TIME, NBC, and Forbes, among others. His new book, EQ Applied, has quickly become one of the best-selling books on emotional intelligence. It uses fascinating research, modern examples, and personal stories to illustrate what this quality looks like in the real world--and teaches you how to make emotions work for you, instead of against you.

Website/Blog: www.eqapplied.com

Follow him on LinkedIn: justinbariso

Twitter: @justinjbariso

Bonus material: Link to Inc. for Justin’s detailed breakdown of the Serena Williams controversy at the 2018 U.S. Open Final

SPONSORS

Mizzen+Main

Mizzen+Main performance fabric dress shirts are a game changer - next generation dress shirts that breathe, stretch, and wick away moisture. They require no ironing, no dry cleaning, and are machine washable.

For a limited time, on orders of over $125 listeners of Why It Works will receive $50 off!

To receive your discount, click on this Mizzen+Main link.

AUDIBLE.COM

For you, the listeners of WHY IT WORKS, Audible is offering a FREE audiobook with a free 30-day trial to give you the opportunity to check out their service.

EQ APPLIED

A great book to go with this episode is EQ Applied: The Real-World Guide to Emotional Intelligence, by today’s guest, author and columnist Justin Bariso. Filled with fascinating research, modern examples, and personal stories to illustrate how emotional intelligence really works. Learn now to make your emotions work for you, instead of against you.

To download your free audiobook today click, http://www.audibletrial.com/WhyItWorks

If you prefer paper, Kindle or are already an Audible member, no problem - buy the book here.

CLIPS

Apologies, the Steve Jobs clip is broken. Will fix it if I can or find it out on YouTube if it is still available.

MUSIC

Opening features the song "Morning" by Cambo Smith, available under a Creative Commons
Attribution-NonCommercial License.

Online course promo features the song “Corporate Business" by scottholmesmusic.com.

Recommendation segment features the song "Delta" by Moonove, under Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 International License

Closing features the song "Siesta" by Jahzzar under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License.