Essential Skills for Humaning Podcast
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About
Welcome to the ”Essential Skills for Humaning Podcast,” your go-to source for personal and professional growth in the modern world. Join us as we explore the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary for thriving as a human being in today’s rapidly evolving society. In a world of constant change and challenges, mastering essential life skills has never been more crucial. This podcast is your compass for navigating the complexities of life, offering insightful discussions, expert interviews, and practical advice to help you become the best version of yourself. Each episode delves into a specific essential skill, ranging from communication and emotional intelligence to critical thinking and adaptability. Our knowledgeable hosts and engaging guests share real-world experiences, actionable tips, and inspiring stories to empower you on your personal development journey. Whether you want to enhance your career, strengthen your relationships, or live a more fulfilling life, the ”Essent
Episodes
- The Calm Decision Framework: Don’t Make Big Decisions in Small States
In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, Christina Eanes and Lori Muhlstein explore the Calm Decision Framework and the idea that most bad decisions aren’t logic failures; they’re state failures. When we’re exhausted,…
- Resilience Isn’t Just Mental
In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, Christina Eanes and Lori Muhlstein explore the connection between physical resilience and mental resilience, and how the state of our bodies influences how we think, lead, and c…
- The Body That Saved You with Danelle Land
In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, host Christina Eanes interviews trauma-informed coach and author Danelle Land about her new book, The Body That Saved You . Written for high-functioning, silently struggling hig…
- Your Energy is the Message
In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, Christina Eanes and Lori Muhlstein explore a simple but often overlooked truth: your energy is the message. Long before words land, people feel the energy you bring into a room—…
- Hustle with Heart with Hanna Bauer
In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, host Christina Eanes sits down with Hanna Bauer, author of Hustle with Heart: 52 Mini-Shifts to Maximize Your Impact . Together, they explore how to move beyond burnout-driven h…
- A Life That Fits: Designing Around Being Human
In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, Christina Eanes and Lori Muhstein explore what it really means to design a life that fits—one built around being human, not superhuman. As Christina prepares to release the seco…
- Mindshifting: Conflict and Collaboration with Mitch Weisburgh
In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, Christina Eanes sits down with educator and collaboration expert Mitch Weisburgh to explore how conflict, when handled well, can catalyze stronger collaboration. Together, they…
- You Said It, But Did They Hear It?
We’ve all been there; you explain something clearly (or so you think), only to realize later that it completely missed the mark. In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, Christina Eanes and co-host Lori Muhlstein unpac…
- The Infinity Within with Kris Land
In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, host Christina Eanes interviews Kris Land, author of Infinity Within: Break Through Fear, Trust Your Inner Power, and Create a Life That Reflects Who You Truly Are . Together, t…
- What Makes Influencers Influence?
Why do some people’s ideas gain traction while others, just as good, get ignored? In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, Christina Eanes and her co-host Lori Muhlstein explore what actually makes influence work in ev…
- The Priority Living Framework with Bill Goodwin
In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning Podcast, host Christina Eanes, former FBI violent crime analyst and workforce development expert, sits down with Bill Goodwin, author of Priority Living and founder of the Priority Livin…
- Humaning Forward: Essential Lessons from 2025
In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, host Christina Eanes, a workforce development expert, looks back on the year and unpacks the essential lessons that help us grow both personally and professionally. From navigat…
- The Pursuit of Time and Money with Dr. Sharon Spano
In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, workforce development expert Christina Eanes sits down with Dr. Sharon Spano, author, executive coach, and podcast host dedicated to helping high-impact leaders break through th…
- Speaking Successfully Under Pressure with Lori Muhlstein
In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, guest host Lori Muhlstein, Eanes Training instructor and seasoned improv performer, dives into how to stay clear, confident, and composed when you’re put on the spot. She explai…
- MindShifting: Breaking Survival Patterns with Mitch Weisburgh
In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, workforce development expert Christina Eanes interviews Mitch Weisburgh, educator, author, and speaker who has dedicated decades to helping individuals and organizations unlock…
- Stop Putting It Off: How to Break Free from Procrastination Without Burning Out with Christina Eanes
In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, host Christina Eanes, workforce development expert and former FBI violent crime analyst and senior manager, takes a deep dive into one of the most common productivity roadblocks…
- What If Everything You Know About Confidence Is Wrong? with Matthew Hill
In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, workforce development expert Christina Eanes interviews Matthew Hill, a seasoned presentation skills coach, trainer, speaker, and facilitator. Matthew breaks down the core found…
- Nice Isn't Always Kind with Christina Eanes
In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, host Christina Eanes, a former FBI violent crime analyst and senior manager turned workforce development expert, unpacks the critical difference between being nice and being kin…
- From Burnout to Brilliance: Leading with Energy, Not Effort with Grace Najean
In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, workforce development expert Christina Eanes sits down with Grace Najean, transformational leadership strategist, keynote speaker, and former Master Coach for Tony Robbins. Grac…
- Personal Agility: How to Adapt and Thrive When Life Throws You Curveballs with Christina Eanes
In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, host Christina Eanes, workforce development expert and former FBI violent crime analyst and senior manager, dives into one of today’s most essential skills: personal agility. Le…
- How to Conquer Imposter Syndrome and Unlock Authentic Confidence with Dr. Albert Bramante
In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, workforce development expert Christina Eanes interviews Dr. Albert Bramante - a talent agent, psychology professor, hypnosis and NLP expert, and author of Rise Above the Script.…
- Yes, And…: The Improv Secret to Better Work Conversations with Lori Muhlstein
In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, guest host Lori Muhlstein, instructor with Eanes Training and seasoned improv actor, explores one of the most powerful mindset shifts for improving workplace communication and c…
- The Mindset Shift that Creates Lasting Success with Nick Halaris
In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, workforce development expert Christina Eanes interviews Nick Halaris, a serial entrepreneur, author of the Profit+ newsletter, and host of The Nick Halaris Show podcast. Nick di…
- Managing Up: Influence Your Boss, Advance Your Career with Christina Eanes
In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, host Christina Eanes, workforce development expert and former FBI violent crime analyst and senior manager, reveals how to master one of the most overlooked career skills: manag…
- Allyship for People with Power with Julie Kratz
In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, workforce development expert Christina Eanes welcomes back returning guest Julie Kratz, author, speaker, and founder of Next Pivot Point, an organization dedicated to helping le…
- Assertive Communication with Christina Eanes
In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, host Christina Eanes, workforce development expert and former FBI violent crime analyst and senior leader, breaks down one of the most powerful communication tools we can master…
- Change the Brain for Better Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health with Dr. Robert Melillo
In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, workforce development expert Christina Eanes sits down with Dr. Robert Melillo, a renowned authority on developmental neurological conditions, including ADHD, autism, OCD, dysle…
- Speak So They Listen: Presenting What Execs Really Want with Christina Eanes
In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, host Christina Eanes, workforce development expert and former FBI violent crime analyst and senior leader, dives into the high-stakes world of executive presentations. Whether y…
- Why You Overwork Yourself with Susanne Madsen
In this episode of Essential Skills for Humaning , workforce development expert Christina Eanes reconnects with globally recognized executive coach Susanne Madsen for a powerful conversation on the hidden costs of overworking. Specializing…
- A Great Idea Means Nothing If It's Poorly Presented with Christina Eanes
In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, host Christina Eanes, workforce development expert and former FBI violent crime analyst and senior leader, shares why presentation skills are essential for every professional, n…
- The Unconditionals with Andy Crocker
In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, workforce development expert Christina Eanes sits down with Andy Crocker, a seasoned aerospace executive with over 30 years of experience leading high-performance teams and tack…
- The F Word at Work: Feedback with Christina Eanes
In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, host Christina Eanes, workforce development expert and former FBI violent crime analyst and senior leader, tackles one of the most misunderstood workplace skills: feedback. Chri…
- Humble Inquiry with Peter Schein
In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, workforce development expert Christina Eanes interviews Peter Schein, a Silicon Valley strategy consultant and cofounder of the Organizational Culture and Leadership Institute (…
- Conflict Isn't the Problem: How We Handle It Is with Christina Eanes
In this solo episode of Essential Skills for Humaning , author, speaker, and former FBI crime analyst Christina Eanes explores how we can shift our mindset around conflict to make it a tool for connection rather than division. Instead of a…
- Mind Training with Ravinder Taylor
In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, workforce development expert Christina Eanes sits down with Ravinder Taylor, a dedicated researcher and practitioner of self-help and personal growth strategies for over three d…
- The Ten Permissions with Jillian Reilly
In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, workforce development expert Christina Eanes sits down with Jillian Reilly, an author, global change facilitator, keynote speaker, and international aid veteran. Jillian shares…
- Your Voice is Your Superpower - But You're Using It Wrong with Jimmy Cannon
In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, workforce development expert Christina Eanes sits down with public speaking coach Jimmy Cannon. Jimmy specializes in helping business leaders and entrepreneurs elevate their pre…
- How to Do the Inner Work with Susanne Madsen
In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, workforce development expert Christina Eanes sits down with Susanne Madsen, a globally recognized executive coach, trainer, and facilitator specializing in transformational lead…
- The Art of Change with Jeff and Staney DeGraff
In this Essential Skills for Humaning episode , host and workforce development expert Christina Eanes sits down with Jeff and Staney DeGraff, the powerhouse duo behind the Innovatrium Institute of Innovation. Jeff, a renowned academic spea…
- Quit Bleeping Around with Christina Eanes
In this solo episode of Essential Skills for Humaning, author, speaker, and former FBI crime analyst Christina Eanes shares the bold truths behind her book Quit Bleeping Around. Discover what it takes to become a superachiever, from turnin…
- The Relationship with Doomscrolling and Isolation with Dr. Henry Venter
In this episode of Essential Skills for Humaning, workforce development expert and host Christina Eanes sits down with Dr. Henry Venter, a licensed clinical psychologist and professor of psychology with over 25 years of clinical and teachi…
- Know Thyself: The Superpower of Self-Awareness with Stephanie Farlow
In this Essential Skills for Humaning episode, workforce development expert and host Christina Eanes welcomes Stephanie Farlow — an author, instructor, and coach with Eanes Training. Together, they explore the critical skill of self-awaren…
- How Self-Awareness Leads to Better Relationships with Denise Schonwald
In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, workforce development expert Christina Eanes sits down with Denise Schonwald, a registered nurse turned mental health counselor with over 30 years of experience. Drawing from he…
- Always Squeezing Lemons: Taking Responsibility to Define Your Success with Kayla Logue
In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, workforce development expert Christina Eanes is joined by the inspiring Kayla Logue. Kayla is a dynamic author, non-profit founder, motivational speaker, and personal developmen…
- The Pyramid of Reinvention with Kavita Ahuja
In this episode of Essential Skills for Humaning, workforce development expert Christina Eanes sits down with Kavita Ahuja—a certified career and life transitions coach, host of the Midlife Reinvention podcast, and creator of empowering on…
- Productivity Intelligence with Gerald J. Leonard
In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, workforce development expert Christina Eanes sits down with Gerald J. Leonard—a growth strategies coach, author, and TEDx speaker who empowers CIOs, VPs, and Directors of Projec…
- Embracing Discomfort and Expanding Our Comfort Zone with Chad Foster
In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, workforce development expert Christina Eanes interviews Chad E. Foster—an award-winning business leader, international keynote speaker, and author of Blind Ambition. Chad empowe…
- Why Our Relationship to Our Anger Essential for Mental Health and Relationships with Bronwyn Schweigerdt
In this Essential Skills for Humaning episode, workforce development expert Christina Eanes sits down with Bronwyn Schweigerdt, psychotherapist and host of Angry at the Right Things . Bronwyn offers valuable insights on reconnecting with y…
- Improving Productivity By Quieting Distractions In Your Head with Lori Saitz
In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, workforce development expert Christina Eanes sits down with Lori Saitz, founder of Zen Rabbit. With a background in marketing and broadcasting, Lori now specializes in helping i…
- Transforming Your Mindset from Obstacle to Superpower with Allan Misner
In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, workforce development expert Christina Eanes sits down with Allan Misner, the host of the 40+ Fitness Podcast and author of The Wellness Roadmap. Allan, who specializes in helpi…