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A Bit of Optimism

My career is an accident. It started when I set out to rediscover my passion and reignite a spark I’d lost — and that journey led me to the work I do now. If you know me from my books or my speaking, you know I’m fascinated by why people do what they do. What makes someone find joy and meaning in their life, or pursue something far greater than themselves? I started A Bit of Optimism to explore those ideas and expand my own perspective. This podcast is a trove of honest conversations, with people who challenge me, teach me, or simply help me see things in a different way. Some guests are household names, and others you may be meeting for the first time. But each one of them has something to share that can help all of us grow. So if you’re looking for a spark — some insight, inspiration, or just a reminder that good things are possible — join me on A Bit of Optimism! Let’s grow together.
193 episodes

Episodes

Rob Lowe Names Names: The Power of ‘Screw It’

01:02:219/23/2025

The Future You Avoid Is Riskier Than the One You Face with LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman

01:06:329/16/2025

What Your Love Life Can Teach You About Work Relationships with psychotherapist Esther Perel

01:02:249/9/2025

Your Instincts Know What You Want with Author Arthur Brooks

00:55:549/2/2025

The Power of Doing One Thing Exceptionally Well with Gymshark Founder and CEO Ben Francis

01:01:148/26/2025

Simon Goes Nuclear with nuclear energy influencer Isabelle Boemeke

01:06:208/19/2025

The Brilliance of Boredom with creative polymath Elle Cordova

01:05:228/12/2025

The Privilege of Bad Experiences with NASA astronaut Jonny Kim

00:26:108/5/2025

The Business Case for Good Manners with etiquette coach William Hanson

00:54:447/15/2025

Live Like You Have 2 Years Left with dancer and cancer survivor Angela Trimbur

00:53:417/8/2025