{"podcast":{"title":"Influence Anyone","slug":"influence-anyone-7044370","podcast_index_feed_id":7044370,"rss_url":"https://rss2.flightcast.com/ssko6o5zxeexmoyk4lguofgi.xml","website_url":"https://influenceanyonepodcast.com/","image_url":"https://assets.flightcast.com/workspaces/ma35kl7z16li92n1qnz6fmpr/podcasts/ssko6o5zxeexmoyk4lguofgi/o7etz6od2n0esgkx98hfhafj.jpeg","author":"Howie Chan, Influence Strategist @ The Behavioring Company","episode_count":89,"summary":"The #1 podcast on applied influence psychology. Each episode, I sit down with the world's leading experts and practitioners to uncover the hidden psychology that helps you influence yourself (mastering your mindset, habits, and decisions) and get buy-in from others (branding, storytelling, negotiating etc.). Together, we turn science into playbooks you can apply to lead, persuade, and create extraordinary success. Hosted by Howie Chan, this show features top human behavior experts, best-selling authors, influential marketers, and elite performers sharing proven strategies for branding, storytelling, sales, and ultimately, influence. Whether you're building your value proposition, refining your speaking skills, or learning communication skills for leaders, each episode delivers actionable insights to elevate your brand and career. From storytelling in marketing to career reinvention, discover influencer strategies that help you stand out, connect, and lead with impact. Perfect for entrepreneurs, executives, and anyone ready to grow their influence and authority.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-14T20:19:32.579245+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/influence-anyone-7044370"},"episode":{"title":"How a 2x TEDx Workplace Performance Expert Makes Awkward Moments Turn into Career Growth Opportunities","slug":"how-a-2x-tedx-workplace-performance-expert-makes-awkward-moments-turn-into-career-growth-opportunities","published_at":"2026-03-03T10:03:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/influence-anyone-7044370/how-a-2x-tedx-workplace-performance-expert-makes-awkward-moments-turn-into-career-growth-opportunities","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/influence-anyone-7044370","url":"https://episode.flightcast.com/01KJQBV3D87YGA56NFP3G6NKNP.mp3","audio_url":"https://episode.flightcast.com/01KJQBV3D87YGA56NFP3G6NKNP.mp3","summary":"In this episode of the Influence Anyone Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Henna Pryor, a Workplace Performance Expert, a 2x TEDx speaker, a regular expert columnist for Inc. Magazine, and a best-selling author. They delve into what embracing awkwardness really entails, the skills now being lost in the modern era that we need to recreate in the workplace, and what it looks like to make big career pivots. Henna provides tips and insights on how to successfully navigate awkward moments and situations, build deeper connections, get better at selling, and become more confident. Want complete influence under pressure? Get the FREE Influence Field Guide with 5 Influence Frameworks from 5 Bestselling Authors and Experts. Chapters: 0:00:00 How Henna embraced awkwardness 0:09:26 What you risk reveals what you value 0:11:48 Awkward confidence and how to get good at it 0:19:45 Practical tips to navigate awkward situations 0:23:21 Less perfect and awkwardness vs vulnerability 0:28:47 The story behind Henna's second career pivot 0:39:07 A sales hack for better results in less time 0:43:37 How awkwardness became Henna’s banner 0:46:07 The true value of awkwardness and small bets 0:52:26 A letter to Henna’s younger self From Our Guest: Website LinkedIn Youtube Facebook Instagram Get the book, Good Awkward. Watch Henna’s 2 TEDxTalks Want to get ahead at work? Risk the awkward moments and The new way to brag in the modern world - and feel good doing it. Get people to buy into your ideas and offers! Join the FREE Influence Anyone newsletter. Each week, I uncover a proven strategy from world experts and scientific research to influence human behavior – including your own. 📩 Go to: www.howiechan.com/sub","meta_description":"In this episode of the Influence Anyone Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Henna Pryor, a Workplace Performance Expert, a 2x TEDx speaker, a regular expe…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3342,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/influence-anyone-7044370/episodes/how-a-2x-tedx-workplace-performance-expert-makes-awkward-moments-turn-into-career-growth-opportunities/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/influence-anyone-7044370/how-a-2x-tedx-workplace-performance-expert-makes-awkward-moments-turn-into-career-growth-opportunities.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}