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Is This Working?!

Connor Diemand-Yauman
Artificial Intelligence
Leadership
Somatics
Leadership Embodiment
Acting
Communication
PG&E
Farmgirl Flowers
Behavioral Science
Breathwork
Patti Poppe
Choice Architecture
Technology
Comedy
Inner Child
Shame
Jin Ha
Matt Abrahams
Improv
Crankstart Foundation

What if the most interesting thing about work isn’t what we do—but what it does to us? Is This Working?! dives into meaningful work and the messy humans who do it. As AI reshapes industries and upends old definitions of success, social entrepreneur and Stanford GSB lecturer Connor Diemand-Yauman talks with extraordinary people about both sides of the story: the outer work (what they built, how the... more

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When the VC Forbes once called “the most powerful woman in startups” says there's a way to make yourself AI-proof, it's worth listening.

Ann Miura-Ko spent the last two decades deciding which founders are worth betting on. She wrote the first check ... more

Kristen Berman is one of the world's foremost experts on getting people to do what they say they want to do. She also routinely has a hard time following her own advice, which is precisely why she got into the field.

Berman was on the founding team ... more

What if politics didn't feel like homework? What if, instead, it was built on a foundation of love, community, and — most importantly — joy?

Disowned by his Orthodox Jewish father for coming out, he showed up in San Francisco fourteen years ago with... more

Christina Stembel started Farmgirl Flowers in 2010 with $49,000 in her bank account, no college degree, and no VC funding. Sixteen years later, it’s a $35-million-a-year company.

"We joke at Farmgirl that we're like cockroaches. You can't get rid of... more

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Ann Miura-Ko
Venture capitalist and founder of Floodgate; early backer of Lyft, Twitch, TaskRabbit, Okta
Floodgate
Episode: How to Make Yourself AI-Proof, According to One of the World's Top VCs - Ann Miura-Ko
Kristen Berman
Behavioral scientist, founder of Irrational Labs
Irrational Labs
Episode: How to Actually Change Your Behavior (No, It's Not Willpower) — Behavioral Scientist Kristen Berman
Manny Yekutiel
Founder of Manny's, community organizer, candidate for city supervisor in San Francisco
Manny's, The Civic Joy Fund
Episode: Politics Is the Problem. Politics Is the Solution — Manny's Founder Manny Yekutiel
Christina Stembel
Founder and CEO of Farmgirl Flowers
Farmgirl Flowers
Episode: Why Real Leadership Feels Like Crap — Farmgirl Flowers Founder Christina Stembel
Missy Narula
CEO of Crankstart Foundation
Crankstart Foundation
Episode: Don’t Follow Your Passion — Do This Instead | Crankstart Foundation's CEO Missy Narula
Gina Raimondo
Former Governor of Rhode Island; former Secretary of Commerce
U.S. Government / Public Service
Episode: Winning AI *Without* Losing The American Dream — Fmr US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo
David Gerard
World-class magician and mentalist, transitioning to facilitation and guiding
Episode: The Slowest Career Change In History | Magician David Gerard
Patti Poppe
CEO of PG&E at the time of crisis
PG&E
Episode: Why She Took the Hardest CEO Job in America | PG&E's Patti Poppe
Matt Abrahams
Lecturer at Stanford's Graduate School of Business; expert on strategic communication
Stanford Graduate School of Business
Episode: The Overachiever’s Guide To Effective Communication - Stanford's Matt Abrahams

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Connor Diemand-Yauman
Host of Is This Working?!

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Deep questions about things that matter

    Big fan of the show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adam Smiley Poswolsky
    United Statesa month ago
  • Clever, funny, and intellectually stimulating

    Love the range of interviews, topics. I always find the episodes go by so fast and that I’m referencing them in the days to come. Learn something new every time. And Connor is such a clever and funny interviewer who brings out the most interesting topics!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    K SF 88
    United States7 months ago
  • Very fresh take on leadership and work

    Just listened to the first three episodes and am hooked by the substance and style - really keen and honest insights from some fascinating figures, and the host does a great job digging below the surface to mine great stories and lessons. Reminds me of Masters of Scale (in the early days) and Without Fail. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dcrt23
    United States7 months ago
  • Couldn’t stop listening

    What an engaging episode about work and life and just being a human. Connor leads with such deep empathy and curiosity—makes you feel like you’re in the room with him and Cooper. Can’t wait for the next episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Be kind 123
    United States8 months ago
  • Loved it!

    What a wonderful new podcast! So glad I gave it a try. Connor manages to combine deep substance with heaps of humor and fun. Listening brought both laughter and insights. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BobP - SF
    United States8 months ago

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How to Actually Change Your Behavior (No, It's Not Willpower) — Behavioral Scientist Kristen Berman
Q: What is a practical example of a commitment device that someone could implement today?
Create a one-time commitment such as booking a non-refundable venue for a stand-up routine or signing up for a marathon, which locks in future behavior and aligns current actions with long-term goals.
How to Actually Change Your Behavior (No, It's Not Willpower) — Behavioral Scientist Kristen Berman
Q: How can leaders apply behavioral science inward to organizations to improve motivation and outcomes?
By removing unnecessary hurdles, designing small autonomous teams, and balancing intrinsic and extrinsic motivators, leaders can sustain engagement and meaning in work while still achieving goals.
How to Actually Change Your Behavior (No, It's Not Willpower) — Behavioral Scientist Kristen Berman
Q: What do you love about behavioral science and why is it central to decision making in everyday life?
It helps explain why people make seemingly irrational choices, like preferring a longer line when the crowd is present, by focusing on how environments shape decisions rather than relying solely on information.
You Can Change a Lot More Than You Think — Somatic Coach Harley Frank
Q: How does one start with somatic work in a business setting?
Begin with self-relationship, build allyship, and adopt daily body-focused practices like meditation that centers attention on bodily sensations to begin rewiring habitual patterns.
You Can Change a Lot More Than You Think — Somatic Coach Harley Frank
Q: What does it mean to become embodied as a leader, and why is that important?
Embodiment means translating leadership concepts into bodily, felt experiences so you can act in the moment with authenticity rather than relying on scripted knowledge or left-brain thinking.

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A thoughtful, modern leadership show that blends practical business leadership lessons with the inner work required to lead well. Across episodes, guests range from founders and CEOs to policy leaders and coaches, sharing how they built organizations, navigated crises, and managed the psychological and emotional parts of growth. Uniquely, conversations frequently pair tactical decision-making with introspective practices like breath, presence, and leadership embodiment, offering listeners actionable playbooks alongside human-centered reflections. The format often features live coaching, crisis leadership, and explorations of technology's impact on work, making it useful for senior professionals, operators, and aspiring leaders seeking both ... more

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