Episodes: 330
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 4.7/5.0
Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000
Listener location: USA
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Gayle Allen - Podcast host and interviewer focused on workplace performance, management, self-management, and practical insights from expert-authored books.
Vanessa Bohns - Speaking Up Versus Holding Back, Honesty, Vulnerability, Social Judgment, And Communication Decisions.
Adrian Owen - Executive Function, Focus, Emotional Regulation, Planning, And Improving Mental Performance.
Gillian Sandstrom - Small Talk, Social Connection, Kindness, And The Benefits Of Interacting With Strangers.
Donna Jackson Nakazawa - Rumination, Negative Thought Cycles, Emotional Processing, And Practical Ways To Shift Thought Patterns.
Margie Lachman - Midlife Development, Adult Aging, Life Transitions, And Navigating Midlife Successfully.
CM 331: Michelle Gielan on How to Build a Positive Mindset
October 31, 2026
It’s easy to feel optimistic when things are going well. But what happens when we’re faced with setbacks or uncertainty? How do we effectively manage our mindset and our behavior? That’s where resilient optimism can help. Michelle Gielan is a positive psychology researcher and author of the new book, Resilient Optimism: The Science of Sustaining a Positive Mindset in Tough Times. Her research gives us practical ways to navigate challenges more effectively, while also revealing something e...
CM 330: Natalia Emanuel on When Working in Person Matters Most
October 17, 2026
Remote work has given us a lot. More flexibility. More time without a commute. More control over where and how we work. And for many of us, it can feel like we’re getting more done. But what might we be losing when we’re no longer working alongside one another? Natalia Emanuel has spent years studying that question. She’s an economist and co-author of the new book, In Person: How Working Together Fuels Creativity, Productivity, and Growth. Her research reveals what happens when we work apar...
CM 329: Tania Lombrozo on How Explanations Shape Our Lives
October 03, 2026
We’re constantly seeking explanations for why things happened. Why did a project fail? Why did someone behave the way they did? Why did one approach work when another one didn’t? But explanations don’t just help us understand the past. They influence what we do next. The explanation we land on can affect what we learn, how we see others, and the decisions we make. And if we anchor on the wrong explanation, we can end up solving the wrong problem. Tania Lombrozo studies how this works. She’s...
How to Be Awesome at Your Job · Medium booking difficulty · 10,000 - 100,000 listeners
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The Big Talk with Tricia Brouk · Medium booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners
How to Succeed Podcast · Medium booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners
She Sells He Sells · High booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners
Curious Minds at Work is hosted by Gayle Allen. Its publicly listed email is gayle@gayleallen.net. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
The publicly listed email for Curious Minds at Work: gayle@gayleallen.net.
Podseeker estimates Curious Minds at Work reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Curious Minds at Work typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: University professors, researchers, psychologists, behavioral scientists, neuroscience experts, science journalists, and authors with strong subject-matter expertise and an evidence-based book or body of work. Common among recent guests: Published books on psychology, cognition, communication, adult development, or related subjects; University professorships or senior academic research roles; Recognized research expertise. Recent guests include Vanessa Bohns, Adrian Owen, and Gillian Sandstrom.
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