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It"s an Inside Job

Jason Birkevold Liem

Imagine responding to challenges with quiet strength and living with a clearer sense of direction. It"s an Inside Job, hosted by Jason Birkevold Liem, guides you there. This podcast is for anyone who believes cultivating inner resources is the most powerful way to shape their outer reality. We explore practical approaches for fostering resilience, nurturing well-being, and embedding intentionality into your daily rhythm.On Mondays, we feature longer conversations with insightful individuals,

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17:33

Solo - The Contrarian Mindset Skill 8: Focus on...

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2025/03/07

Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. "Progress celebrates movement, even messy, because it values the process of becoming over the illusion of already being." In this episode of BiteSize Fridays, I continue the Contrarian Mindset series by exploring the fourth skill under "Mastering Perspective"—Focusing on Progress, Not Perfection. This essential mindset shift replaces the rigidity of perfectionism with the dynamic, adaptable power of progress. I share actionab...

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Jan 5

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2025/03/03

Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Support the show Sign up for the weekly IT'S AN INSIDE JOB NEWSLETTER takes 5 seconds to fill out receive a fresh update every Wednesday

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57:17

Caring & Resilient Leadership: How to Build Trust,...

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2025/03/03

Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. “You can’t split a person in half—what happens in their personal life affects their work. Truly caring leaders acknowledge this and create space for real conversations.” - Germain St-Denis In this episode, I sit down with Germain St-Denis to explore caring leadership—what it truly means to lead with empathy, build trust, and create strong, people-first workplace cultures. Drawing from decades of leadership in tech consulting,...

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36:02

Solo - The Contrarian Mindset Skill 7: Accepting...

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2025/02/28

Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. "Your imperfections are not just natural—they’re extraordinary. Embrace them as a testament to your resilience and growth." In this episode of BiteSize Fridays, Jason dives into the third skill in the "Mastering Perspective" cluster of the Contrarian Mindset series: Accepting Imperfection as Natural. Drawing inspiration from Japanese philosophy, personal stories, and practical insights, this episode unpacks how embracing impe...

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57:59

Build Stronger & More Resilient Teams: Embrace...

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2025/02/24

Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. “Feedback isn’t about the past—it’s about building a better future together.” – Vindou Duc In this episode of It’s an Inside Job, I sit down with Vindou Duc, a seasoned leader with over 25 years of global experience in marketing, human resources, and business transformation. Together, we dive into the nuances of team dynamics, the importance of building trust, and the critical role of communication in creating resilient, cohe...

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26:47

Solo - The Contrarian Mindset Skill 6: Embracing...

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2025/02/21

Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. "Obstacles aren’t barriers; they are the stepping stones to becoming your best self." In this BiteSize Fridays episode, Jason explores the second skill in the "Mastering Perspective" cluster of the Contrarian Mindset series: Embracing Obstacles as Opportunities. He unpacks the psychology behind challenges, the natural human aversion to failure, and how adopting a contrarian mindset can reframe obstacles as stepping stones for...

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61:30

How to Build Resilience, Mental Clarity, Cognitive...

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2025/02/17

Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. “The heart pumps blood, the lungs pump oxygen. The brain—well, for me, it has always pumped survival. .. Everything the brain does has a positive intent, but sometimes the way it goes about it is counterproductive. Fortunately, we can change that." - Jason Liem This week's episode, is from a conversation I had with Annette Dragland on her fascinating podcast, Leger om Livet (Doctors about Life). This conversation is abou...

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Solo - The Contrarian Mindset Skill 5: Challenging...

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2025/02/14

Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. "By letting go of unrealistic standards, we reclaim our autonomy and align our actions with what truly matters, creating a life of authenticity and fulfillment." In this Bite Size Fridays episode, Jason explores the second cluster of skills in the Contrarian Mindset series: Mastering Perspective. Specifically, he delves into the importance of identifying, challenging, and reshaping unrealistic standards that often hinder pers...

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45:22

Managing Upwards with Tact and Diplomacy: How to...

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2025/02/10

Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. “Their emotions and choices do not mean I have to experience them the way they do. Empathy isn’t about absorbing their storm but understanding it from a safe distance.” - Eric Charron In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Eric Chiron, an experienced executive and the author of Have You Ever Had a Boss That..., a practical guide to managing upwards and succeeding in challenging workplace environments. With o...

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19:57

Solo - The Contrarian Mindset Skill 4: Embracing...

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2025/02/07

Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. "By challenging established fears and mindsets, we unlock the door to greater resilience, clarity, and the ability to thrive in life’s uncertainties." In this Bite Size Fridays episode of It’s an Inside Job, Jason Liem dives into the fourth and final skill in the Mastering Self cluster of the contrarian mindset: embracing uncertainty. Jason explores why humans have an inherent drive for certainty and how the contrarian mindse...

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61:46

Are You a Technical Expert Feeling Stuck? Discover...

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2025/02/03

Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. "Technical experts are the backbone of organisations, but their full potential remains untapped without the right support." – Alistair Gordon In this episode, I sit down with Alistair Gordon, an expert in training and coaching technical subject matter experts (SMEs) worldwide. We discuss the unique challenges SMEs face when transitioning into leadership roles and how traditional leadership programs often fall short in addressi...

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14:56

Solo - The Contrarian Mindset Skill 3: Letting Go Of...

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2025/01/31

Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. In this Bite Size Fridays episode of It's an Inside Job, Jason White Birkevold Liem explores the third skill of the contrarian mindset—letting go of fixed outcomes and focusing on our actions and efforts. Jason delves into how this principle empowers us to live authentically and fully, embracing life’s uncertainties with grace. By emphasizing effort over outcome, we build resilience, develop a growth mindset, and find fulfillme...

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63:03

Thriving in Complexity: Resilient Leadership...

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2025/01/27

Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. "Power within is the foundation—it’s about self-confidence and agency, and without it, collaboration and innovation cannot thrive." – Simona Costanzo SowIn this episode, I sit down with Simona Costanzo Sow, Chief of Academic Partnerships at the UN System Staff College (UNSSC), to explore leadership strategies in addressing global complexities. We dive into the evolving nature of leadership in a world of "polycrisis," the v...

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16:37

Solo - The Contrarian Mindset Skill 2: Focusing on...

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2025/01/24

Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. In this Bite Size Fridays episode of It's an Inside Job, host Jason Liem continues the series on the contrarian mindset by exploring the second skill: focusing on reality over emotional reality. Jason delves into how we can use emotional wisdom and disciplined perception to interpret life events more accurately. By understanding emotions as valuable messengers rather than obstacles, we learn to make informed decisions and...

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89:37

Discover The Unlock Moment: Finding Clarity, Purpose...

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2025/01/20

Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. "The Unlock Moment is not about discovering something new—it’s about revealing what’s been there all along." – Dr. Gary CrotazIn this long-form episode of It's an Inside Job, Jason sits down with Dr. Gary Crotaz, world-renowned executive coach, award-winning author, and host of The Unlock Moment podcast. From his journey as a medical doctor to professional ballroom dancer to a sought-after coach, Dr. Crotaz shares how pivotal m...

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14:27

Solo - The Contrarian Mindset Skill 1: Focusing on...

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2025/01/17

Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. In this Bite Size Fridays episode of It's an Inside Job, host Jason Liem introduces the contrarian mindset and its first skill: focusing on what we can control. The contrarian mindset is about challenging the status quo in our minds, questioning our typical reactions, and discovering unconventional yet effective ways to enhance resilience and navigate life’s unpredictability. Jason explores how the practice of focusing on contr...

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26:03

Part 2 – Discover the Power of The Contrarian...

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2025/01/13

Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. In this solo episode, Jason continues laying the groundwork for The Contrarian Mindset series by delving deeper into the roots of negative thinking, rumination, and overthinking. Building on Season 7 Episode 1, he explores the interplay of evolutionary biology, neurochemistry, and cognitive distortions that shape our mental patterns. Jason introduces the 12 contrarian skills as practical tools for challenging negativity and fos...

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11:53

BiteSize: Why Everything You Know About Emotions...

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2025/01/10

Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Ever wondered why you feel a rush of anxiety before a big job interview? This familiar sensation is not just a simple reaction but a complex interplay of various factors. Psychologist Lisa Feldman Barrett offers a revolutionary perspective on such experiences, challenging traditional beliefs about how emotions are formed.Welcome to this episode, where we delve into the groundbreaking "constructed emotion" theory by Lisa Feldman...

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28:18

Season 7 Premiere: Part 1 – Discover the Power of The...

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2025/01/06

Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Welcome to Season 7 of It’s an Inside Job! In this episode, Jason introduces a groundbreaking series focused on The Contrarian Mindset, a toolkit designed to counter unhelpful fears and mindsets while building resilience, tenacity, and psychological strength. Jason also explores how the brain’s negativity bias shapes our perceptions and how neuroplasticity empowers us to reshape those patterns for personal growth.This episode l...

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64:08

Feeling Different? Discover How Embracing...

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2024/12/30

Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. In this episode, Geir Henning Eikeland, a man of many talents who has thrived across different fields such as opera singing, filmmaking, wine importing, and corporate leadership. Geir discusses the essential lessons he’s learned throughout his journey, including how he has adapted to business setbacks, embraced his individuality, and cultivated resilience. Drawing on his personal experiences, Geir reflects on the role of curios...

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