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The Conversation Factory

Daniel Stillman
Leadership
Divorce
Emotional Intelligence
Collaboration
Interpersonal Dynamics
Vulnerability
Artificial Intelligence
Stanford Graduate School Of Business
Connect Building Exceptional Relationships
Creativity
The Highline
Community Engagement
Beauty
Conversations
Civic Engagement
Therme Group
Mental Health
Neuroaesthetics
Strategic Conversations
Creative Collaboration

Welcome to The Conversation Factory, where I investigate how to create change through changing conversations. Each episode I'll talk to an amazing conversation designer about how to Amplify, Shift or Transform conversations in Organizations, Teams, Communities and our own lives. Visit www.theconversationfactory.com/listen where I distill these insights we can bring into our work and lives.

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Welcome to The Conversation Factory, the podcast where we explore the deep mental models that turn difficult conversations into opportunities for clarity and alignment.

Founding a company is often viewed as a binary choice: win big or fail complet... more

Get free chapters of my book, Good Talk, and master the art of conversations big and small: www.danielstillman.com/good-talk

Please support the podcast!

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Marcy Syms is a pioneering businesswoman and advocate for respect in leadership.

She's seen leadership fads come and go.

She was a CEO when people still thought "women shouldn't do that sort of thing"

And she's done something many folks have n... more

Download free chapters from Good Talk and master the art of conversations big and small: www.danielstillman.com/good-talk

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Recent Guests

Charlie O'Donnell
Seasoned venture capitalist and author of Founder Unfriendly
Brooklyn Bridge Ventures
Episode: Founder Unfriendly - Under the Hood with Charlie O'Donnell
Warren Berger
New York Times bestselling author and leading questionologist
Author (A More Beautiful Question; Glimmer)
Episode: The Power of Nature to Fuel Creativity with Warren Berger
Marcy Syms
A pioneering businesswoman and advocate for respect in leadership, author of Leading with Respect.
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Episode: Leading with Respect with Marcy Syms
Robbie Bent
Co-founder and CEO of OtherShip, a blended startup offering innovative spa experiences and a digital wellness app.
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Episode: Innovation, Connection, and Conscious Leadership with Othership CEO Robbie Bent
Lauren Pearl
Fractional CFO with extensive experience helping founders with financial decision-making
Episode: The Founder's Financial Compass: Navigating Emotions and Assumptions with Fractional CFO Lauren Pearl
Rebecca Davis
Director and producer of 'Join or Die', former senior producer with NBC News
NBC News, HBO, Vice, Al Jazeera, A&E
Episode: Join or Die: Behind the Scenes of Creative Collaboration
Pete Davis
Director and producer of 'Join or Die', author of 'Dedicated, A Case for Commitment'
Episode: Join or Die: Behind the Scenes of Creative Collaboration
Natalise Callea Robinson
Co-Founder and CEO of Parallel Health, a precision skin health company pioneering microbiome dermatology and precision phage therapy
Parallel Health
Episode: Founder-Led Sales and Building Co-founder Relationships
Carole Robin
Former professor at Stanford Graduate School of Business and co-author of 'Connect'
Leaders in Tech
Episode: The Inner Work of Leadership with Carole Robin, PhD

Host

Daniel Stillman
Host of The Conversation Factory

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 65 ratings
  • Will change the way you think of conversations

    I’m also a fan of Daniel Stillman’s book, Good Talk, and I appreciate how he both explains and models what intentional and interesting conversation design looks like. He has interesting guests and I always get a new idea from any episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ryarianne
    United States2 years ago
  • A Transformative Conversation on Masculinity

    "The Conversation Factory's" episode with Dan Doty is a compelling exploration of the need to redefine our cultural narrative around men. The host's insightful questions and Dan's profound answers shed light on the journey from Toxic Masculinity to Healthy Masculinity. Their discussion is both timely and timeless, offering listeners a fresh perspective on a topic that impacts us all. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the evolving narrative around men in today's socie... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I value the unique angle
    Austria3 years ago
  • Thought Provoking and Inspiring

    After 10 years in the UX design and strategy space, the techniques, frameworks and conversations that Daniel shares have fundamentally shifted the way I show up. The podcast is a treasure trove of ways to not only excel in your career but to show up and be a better person for/with others. Daniel is the best!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jamessjohnson001
    United States3 years ago
  • Daniel is amazing and the podcast exposes me great things!

    First off, if you ever get the chance to have a 1:1 conversation with Daniel - DO IT!

    I use The Conversation Factory podcast as my go to source for finding interesting inspiration. I was exposed to “Coaching From Essence” from Daniel and the podcast. I picked up the book and could not put it down. His chat with Matt LeMay - “A Recipe for Team Agility: One Page, One Hour” was like listening to my people talk!

    Please do yourself a favor, listen to this, and find yourself in growth mode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thisisandrewyoung
    United States3 years ago
  • A life-improver

    Conversations are at the heart of so many of our personal and business relationships, and don’t get nearly enough attention. In this podcast, as in his excellent book, Daniel helps us understand and improve the conversations we have—and, even better, models interesting and productive conversations with his guests. Honored to be a guest, and highly recommend to everyone!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matt H LeMay
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Guests are consistently engaging and bring fresh perspectives that spark growth.
Audio quality complaints are occasional but do not dominate the overall positive reception.
The show is praised for its conversational depth and applicability to both personal and professional life.
Listeners find practical frameworks and real-world relevance across leadership and teamwork topics.
The host models intentional conversation design and invites diverse, thoughtful guests.

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#10
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Founder Unfriendly - Under the Hood with Charlie O'Donnell
Q: What is your coaching philosophy and how do you define coaching for founders and executives?
Coaching is about reflecting back a coachee's goals and habits, acting as a mirror to illuminate gaps, and helping them stay accountable. It involves asking questions, designing conversations, and focusing on the outcomes the founder wants to achieve, rather than prescribing answers.
The Power of Nature to Fuel Creativity with Warren Berger
Q: how might we form a stronger partnership?
The discussion centers on collaborative inquiry, where partnerships are built by framing questions that invite joint problem solving, rather than individual selling or directing.
Leading with Respect with Marcy Syms
Q: What is your advice for leading with respect and establishing a respectful culture?
Start by treating others as you would like to be treated, and make respect a habit in challenging situations.
Leading with Respect with Marcy Syms
Q: What are some key practices for managing board dynamics effectively?
Transparency, understanding roles, and focusing on long-term and short-term goals are critical for effective board dynamics.
Leading with Respect with Marcy Syms
Q: How did you evolve your own leadership mindset?
By observation, trial and error, and understanding group dynamics.

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The show centers on shaping better conversations to drive organizational change, leadership development, and creative problem solving. Across episodes, guests span venture capital, retail leadership, finance for founders, wellness and community spaces, and creativity theory, all united by how questions, emotional awareness, and structured dialogue can move teams forward. The host consistently models facilitation that reveals practical frameworks, thoughtful inquiry, and humane leadership—making it useful for listeners who designs conversations as a core professional skill or who want to improve teamwork, fundraising storytelling, and strategic thinking.

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1. Coaching for Leaders
2. ReThinking
3. Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques
4. SmartLess

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Recent guests on The Conversation Factory include:

1. Charlie O'Donnell
2. Warren Berger
3. Marcy Syms
4. Robbie Bent
5. Lauren Pearl
6. Rebecca Davis
7. Pete Davis
8. Natalise Callea Robinson

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