The Potentialist Podcast with Dr. Lee Koles
Your home for science-backed strategies to unlock your potential and achieve remarkable results.
You’re capable of far more than you realize. The Potentialist Podcast is your home for science-backed strategies to unlock your potential. Psychologist and coach Dr. Lee Koles explores the science of human potential and shares practical tools to help you gain clarity, build confidence and take action to achieve remarkable results. Each episode blends psychology, research, and coaching insights to help you move forward with purpose and precision. Topics include: leadership development, career growth, motivation, executive coaching, CliftonStrengths, team effectiveness, transformation, confidence, burnout prevention, decision-making, overcoming self-doubt, and finding purpose and fulfillment.
Formerly CareerSequel - The Return to Work Podcast with Lee Koles, Ph.D. (Ep 1-72)
The Potentialist Podcast with Dr. Lee Koles
The Transformative Power of Doing Less: How Slowing Down Propels You Forward (with Karianne Michelle)
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What if slowing down is the fastest way to move forward?
In this episode, I sit down with Karianne Michelle to explore the science behind doing less and why it can be the key to unlocking more focus, energy and impact.
Karianne is an Oprah-endorsed expert who has spent two decades working with C-level leaders and their teams at companies including Google, Amazon and Lululemon. She shares simple, research-backed strategies you can use right away to reset, recharge and perform at your best.
We explore:
- Clear ways to set boundaries that protect your time and energy
- Practical techniques to reset in the middle of a busy day
- The surprising role sound plays in shifting your state
- Mindfulness practices that actually work, whether you’re just starting out or refining your approach.
If you’ve been pushing harder and getting diminishing returns, this conversation will show you a different way forward.