” We have to be able to see the space between the stimulus and the response.” -Ana Melikian, Ph.D. In this episode of Mindset Zone, Authors Unite founder Tyler Wagner interviews Ana Melikian, PhD, for a transformative discussion on the systemic approach to human potential and the management of burnout. Ana introduces the listeners to her… The post Journey to Maximizing Impact: Tyler Wagner interviews Ana Melikian, Ph.D. appeared first on Ana Melikian, Ph.D ..read more

“Intention is more important than attention.” -Ana Melikian In this episode of the MINDSET ZONE, host Ana Melikian delves into the importance of intentionality and mental fitness in navigating life's challenges. She emphasizes the power of cultivating intention in our daily lives to achieve our goals and aspirations. Ana highlights the significance of redirecting our… The post Be More Intentional With Your Attention appeared first on Ana Melikian, Ph.D ..read more

“My trademark brand of positivity is called positosis.” -Chris Toledo In this episode of the Mindset Zone, host Ana Melikian talks with Chris Toledo, a former professional basketball player turned motivational speaker, about his career journey and the pivotal role positivity played in his success. Toledo shares his experiences from playing basketball in college and… The post Harnessing Positivity for Success: Chris Toledo’s Journey from Basketball to Motivational Speaking appeared first on Ana Melikian, Ph.D ..read more

“It is an odd reality of being human that we are always changing, yet we dislike change. Especially too much, too fast.” -Giles CrouchDigital Anthropologist In this episode, host Ana Melikian explores the paradox of human evolution amidst technological advancement, with a focus on identity shift in the digital era. Drawing insights from… The post Navigating Change and Identity in the Age of AI Disruption appeared first on Ana Melikian, Ph.D ..read more

In this episode of the MINDSET ZONE, host Ana Melikian delves into the concept of being boxed in and the ways in which we categorize things in our lives. Ana shares her insights on how our brains are wired to simplify and categorize, leading to the tendency to put things in boxes or categories. She… The post Are you feeling boxed in? appeared first on Ana Melikian, Ph.D ..read more

” If the people are serving the system, you have an inversion of value. If it gets extreme, you have a perversion of value, to where the system actually, instead of serving people, abuses people.” -Mitch Axelrod In this episode, Ana Melikian is joined by Mitch Axelrod, a business strategist and advisor, to discuss the… The post The New Game of Service with Mitch Axelrod appeared first on Ana Melikian, Ph.D ..read more

In this episode, host Ana Melikian explores the concept of choice and its impact on our lives. She delves into the idea of always having a choice, examining it from different angles and shedding light on its complexities. Ana discusses the powerful message present in the work of authors like Edith Eva Eger and Viktor… The post Do we always have a choice? appeared first on Ana Melikian, Ph.D ..read more

In this episode, your host, Ana Melikian, delves into the concept of the Zone of Proximal Growth (ZPG) and its implications for personal and professional development. Ana draws from her background in psychology and her own experiences to explain the ZPG, highlighting the potential for growth just beyond our comfort zones. By sharing her own… The post Exploring the Zone of Proximal Growth appeared first on Ana Melikian, Ph.D ..read more

In this episode, host Ana Melikian discusses the widespread impact and looming potential of artificial intelligence (AI) that is causing a fast-paced disruption. She highlights the importance of adopting the right mindset to successfully navigate this AI disruption, moving from a reactive to a proactive mode, increasing self-awareness around thoughts, feelings, and behaviors related to… The post AI Disruption: Do You Have the Right Mindset? appeared first on Ana Melikian, Ph.D ..read more

In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, explores the revolutionary impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI). She relates AI to other significant shifts in human history, like the agricultural and industrial revolutions. Ana emphasizes that while AI will introduce considerable changes that we can't foresee, it's our responsibility to choose our response to these changes and… The post Navigating the AI Revolution: Opportunities, Choices, and Impact appeared first on Ana Melikian, Ph.D ..read more