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41: Invisible Influence Traps— Urgency, Conformity & Overload

Leadership isn’t just strategy—it’s discernment.Every day, subtle forces shape how we think, what we prioritize, and the decisions we make—often without us noticing. In this episode of The Real Intelligence Podcast, Jenny...

March 13, 2026 • Episode 41 • 15:49

40: Capacity Over Discipline: Why Pushing Harder Isn’t Working

You’re clear on the goal.You know exactly what to do.You’re motivated.And it’s still not working.If you’re a high-functioning leader or achiever, your first instinct is to push harder — tighten habits, optimize systems, fi...

February 27, 2026 • Episode 40 • 13:17

39: Forgiveness vs Reconciliation: Stop Waiting for the Apology with Ganel-Lyn Condie

Forgiveness vs Reconciliation — and why confusing them keeps you stuck.In this episode of The Real Intelligence Podcast, Jenny Swim sits down with speaker, author and mental health advocate Ganel-Lyn Condie to unta...

February 13, 2026 • Episode 39 • 37:14

38: You Are Here: The Skill of Orienting

Feeling unsettled by world events, in the middle of a transition, or unsure of your next step? In this episode of the Real Intelligence podcast, Jenny Swim explores the skill of orienting—the simple but powerful practice of know...

January 30, 2026 • 19:32

37: Observe First: The Expert Skill Novices Often Miss

In this episode of the Real Intelligence Podcast, Jenny Swim explores observation as a defining skill shared by experts across disciplines, from leadership and parenting to aviation, medicine, and emergency response. Drawing on neurosc...

January 16, 2026 • 19:27

Fan Mail

just finished this episode. I’m curious how to ask more curiosity based questions to my children so they don’t feel like I am trying to invade their space to make them more interested in a dialogue instead of yes and no answers. Thoughts?

Arlington, Virginia