It's an Inside Job
Are you overwhelmed by managing career and leadership challenges, overthinking decisions, or facing uncertainty? I'm Jason Birkevold Liem, and welcome to It's an Inside Job—the go-to podcast for coaches, leaders, and professionals striving for career and personal growth.
Whether you're caught in cycles of rumination, dealing with uncertainty, or under constant pressure to perform at your best—whether as an individual or a leader—this podcast provides practical skills and solutions to help you regain control, find clarity, and build resilience from within. It's designed to enhance your coaching, communication, and collaboration skills while helping you thrive both personally and professionally.
Every Monday, we bring you long-form discussions with thought leaders on resilience, leadership, psychology, and motivation, offering expert insights and real-life stories. Then, on BiteSize Fridays, you'll get shorter, focused episodes with actionable tips designed to help you tackle the everyday challenges of leadership, stress management, and personal growth. So, if you're ready to build resilience, equanimity, and well-being from the inside out, join me every Monday and Friday.
After all, building resilience is an Inside Job!
Episodes
227 episodes
The Contrarian Mindset: Deviating from the Known Path
“This isn’t about abandoning your experience—it’s about shaping it to meet today’s challenges. The road ahead might look different, but the courage to step off the old one is where real growth begins.”Change is the new co...
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Season 7
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Episode 44
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12:05
Faith and Resilience: Finding Strength in Uncertainty with Dr. Amir Hussain.
“Faith isn’t about blind obedience—it’s about finding meaning in the questions we ask.” – Dr. Amir HussainIn this episode, I speak with Dr. Amir Hussain, Professor of Theological Studies at Loyola Marymount Univers...
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Season 7
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Episode 43
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1:07:21
What Do You Do When Everything Feels Out of Control? How the Control-Certainty Matrix Helps You Regain Focus, Confidence, and Calm in Unpredictable Times.
In this special Bite Size Fridays bonus episode, I wanted to pause and respond to something that’s been showing up a lot lately—in emails, conversations, coaching sessions, and across social media: a growing sense of unease. People are...
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Season 7
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Episode 42
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30:44
The Leadership Wake-Up Call: You Can’t Lead What You Won’t Own Dan Tocchini on Radical Responsibility and Real Growth.
"You Can’t Explain Your Way Out of What You Behaved Your Way Into" — With Dan TocchiniIn this episode of It’s an Inside Job, I sit down with Dan Tocchini—an expert in transformational leadership with over 35 year...
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Season 7
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Episode 41
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1:03:36
The Contrarian Mindset: Mastering the Art of Uncertainty.
Uncertainty tends to make us hesitate. We overthink. We stall. We imagine worst-case scenarios. But what if uncertainty wasn’t something to avoid—but something to work with?In this week’s episode of Bite Size Fridays, w...
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Season 7
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Episode 40
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15:52
How Do You Reclaim Your Voice After Captivity? Mellissa Fung on Trauma, Courage, Resilience and Bearing Witness to Women’s Suffering in War
“You don't know how strong you are until you're faced with a crisis. I never thought I could survive being kidnapped and thrown into a hole. But somehow, you find the strength in you to get through it.” - Mellissa FungIn ...
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Season 7
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Episode 39
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53:40
The Contrarian Mindset - Facing the Fear of Change.
Change often knocks when we least expect it—and rarely when we feel ready. This week on BiteSize Fridays, we explore one of the most common and quietly limiting fears: the fear of change.In this episode, I share William’s...
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Season 7
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Episode 38
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17:18
Can You Prevent Dementia? The Truth About Brain Health, Cognitive Resilience & Longevity.
“Dementia is not inevitable. Small, intentional changes in lifestyle can significantly reduce your risk.” - Jay IngramHave you ever wondered how much control we have over our brain health? Can lifestyle choices, education...
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Season 7
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Episode 37
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1:11:34
The Contrarian Mindset: Replacing the Reactive Mindset.
This week, we’re tackling a mindset many of us fall into without realizing it—the reactive mindset.Reactivity isn’t always bad. In life-or-death situations, reacting fast keeps us safe. But in daily work, relationships, and emotio...
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Finding Fulfillment, Meaning and Resilience Beyond Achievement: Exploring the Philosophies of Ikigai & Buddhism with Tim Tamashiro.
“Happiness isn’t something you chase. It’s a byproduct of suffering less.” – Tim TamashiroHave you ever hit a point where you’ve achieved what you thought would make you happy, only to feel like something’s still missing?...
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Season 7
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Episode 35
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1:07:16
The Contrarian Mindset: Overcoming the Fear of Not Being Good Enough.
This week, we’re taking on a fear that hides in plain sight—the fear of not being good enough.In this episode, I share Gail’s story, a talented construction engineer working in a high-pressure, fast-paced industry. Despite a stron...
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Season 7
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Episode 34
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11:04
The Art & Science of Asking Better Questions: Unlock Trust, Learning & Leadership with Jeff Wetzler.
“Your desire to know cultivates their willingness to tell.” – Jeff WetzlerIn this episode of It's an Inside Job, I sit down with Jeff Wetzler, author of Ask: Tap Into the Hidden Wisdom of People Around You...
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Season 7
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Episode 33
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59:18
The Contrarian Mindset: Moving Through Imposter Syndrome.
This week on BiteSize Fridays, we unpack something that touches nearly everyone—imposter syndrome. Whether you're stepping into a new role, leading a team, or just pushing yourself into uncharted territory, that quiet inner voic...
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Season 7
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Episode 32
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14:32
What Happens When the Game Ends? Resilience, Recovery & Redefining Success with Laura HS Collins.
"You don't have to erase your struggles to heal—it's about learning to understand and care for them." - Laura CollinsIn this episode, I sit down with Laura Hans-Segundo Collins, a former elite gymnast and diver turned psy...
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Season 7
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Episode 31
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1:15:26
The Contrarian Mindset: Breaking Free from Perfectionism.
Perfectionism often hides behind ambition, high standards, and pride in our work. But left unchecked, it can drain our energy, paralyze progress, and chip away at our confidence. In this episode, I share Hunter’s story—a software engineer who t...
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Season 7
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Episode 30
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12:54
The Art & Science of Intuition: Mastering Intuitive Decision-Making & Building Resilience.
"We tend to rationalise ourselves out of intuition, but that quiet voice inside of us often knows the answer before our mind catches up." - Elysia SkyeIn this episode, I sit down with Elysia Skye, an intuitive business co...
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Season 7
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Episode 29
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1:09:30
The Contrarian Mindset: Freedom From The Fear of Vulnerability.
In this episode of our Contrarian Mindset series, I explore a fear that silently influences many of our decisions—the fear of vulnerability.I share the stories of Henning, a driven executive, and Laura, a dedicated health...
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Season 7
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Episode 28
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12:23
The Power of Perception: How to Show Up, Stand Out, Lead with Intention with Saliha Oukaci.
"Power is not about control—it’s about collaboration, influence, and shaping the perception of those around you." - Saliha OukaciHave you ever felt like you’re playing by the rules but still not getting the visibility, influence...
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Season 7
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Episode 27
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1:02:43
Solo - The Contrarian Mindset Skill 12: Practice Building Social Bridges.
“Healthy relationships thrive on balance, not scorekeeping. Reciprocity is about fostering mutual respect and support, not tallying who did what.”In this episode, I talk about the final skill for Mastering Resilience: Building Social...
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Season 7
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Episode 26
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33:51
The Secret to Building Resilient Relationships: A Conversation with Topaz Adizes.
"It's not about the answers. It's about your ability to sit in the discomfort of the questions." - Topaz AdizesHave you ever stopped to consider not just the strength of your relationships, but their resilience? ...
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Season 7
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Episode 25
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1:00:34
Solo - The Contrarian Mindset Skill 11: Practice Equanimity.
“True resilience comes not from controlling the world around us but mastering the world within.”In this Bite Size Friday episode of It’s an Inside Job, I explore the powerful concept of equanimity as part of my series ...
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Season 7
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Episode 24
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24:07
The Secret to Successful Mergers? Transparency, Trust & People with Kristin Omreng.
“Daring to say it as it is—being transparent, even when you don’t have all the answers—builds trust and resilience in an organisation.” - Kristin OmrengMergers and acquisitions are complex, and one of the biggest challenges isn'...
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Season 7
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Episode 23
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58:13
Solo - The Contrarian Mindset Skill 10: Practice Self Worth
“Self-worth is not something you gain—it’s something you uncover within yourself.”In this episode, I explore the concept of self-worth - the second skill under Mastering Resilience. Through the window of the contra...
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Season 7
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Episode 22
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31:06
Healing from the Inside Out: Somatic Psychotherapy & Emotional Regulation with Debi Fries.
“We don’t just store trauma in our minds—we store it in our bodies. Healing starts when we bring awareness to those patterns.” – Debi FriesHave you ever felt emotions stuck in your body but struggled to articulate them? Do certa...
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Season 7
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Episode 21
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1:12:04
Solo - The Contrarian Mindset Skill 9: Practice Courage
"Courage is not the absence of fear—it’s choosing to lean into fear, to learn from it, and to act despite it." In this BiteSize Friday episode, Jason explores the concept of contrarian courage—a mindset that challenges...
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Season 7
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Episode 20
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21:46