Managing the Smart Mind
In this podcast, master certified coach, speaker and trainer Else Kramer shares strategies from her coaching practice for people with smart minds. This podcast is geared towards gifted adults - and the people who work with them. She discusses how to avoid bore-out and burnout, how to love your fast brain whilst accepting some of the challenges it may bring, and how to design a life that perfectly supports your smart mind. She also advocates for wider understanding and acceptance of giftedness, and neurodiversity in general. Else a.k.a. Coach Kramer works with people and companies from all over the world and is based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. She has a degree in Philosophy from King's College London, built a successful business from scratch, loves LEGO, Japan and many more things. In addition to being gifted she's autistic, with a sprinkling of ADHD, and she loves to speak about neurodiversity and giftedness in the workplace. You can find her on Linkedin, or via her website, coachkramer.org.
Episodes
97 episodes
Episode 96 - How to Manage Multiple Interests Successfully with Joel Bouchard
Are you wondering whether it will ever be possible to combine not just two, not just three but many of your multiple interests? Then this Episode is for you!Joel Burchard, this week's fast-brained guest, is a doctoral student in psychol...
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Episode 95 - Superconnecting through Lego with Dr. Kate Raynes-Goldie
Hey smart human, did you ever dream about what you wanted to be when you grew up? If, like me, you did, then you probably restricted yourself in what was possible for you. And I'm guessing didn't consider becoming a busin...
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Episode 94 - The Overconsumption of Knowledge: When Learning Becomes a Liability
In this podcast episode, I look at overconsuming knowledge and its detrimental impact on our lives. Because constantly seeking new information without taking the time to process and apply it can lead to overwhelm and a lack of focus. ...
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Episode 93 - Boundaries - the Building Blocks for Solid Relationships
In this podcast episode, I dive into the topic of setting boundaries in relationships .You'll learn what they are (and that, contrary to what some people think, they are NOT universal). Failing to recognize or establish bou...
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Episode 92 - The Power and Joy of Compromise
In this episode, I explore the significance of compromise in relationships and how it can bring about both power and joy. Contrary to popular belief compromise does NOT mean giving up power or settling for less. Instead, it can actually...
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Episode 91 - The Myths of Attraction with Laerke Nielsen
In this podcast episode, fast-brained dating coach Laerke Nielsen and I delve into the myths around attraction and offer practical relationship strategies. Laerke challenges the notion of instant attraction, and advocates ins...
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Episode 90 - Building a Culture of Inclusivity with Katherine McCord
In this podcast episode, Katherine McCord talks us through what it takes to foster inclusion, growth, and success within a company. She debunks misconceptions about workplace accommodations and sheds light on their benefits and sur...
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Episode 89 - Don't ask yourself 'Who' but 'How' you want to be
In this podcast episode, I look at designing your future from a meta-perspective and challenge conventional wisdom around visualization techniques. The commonly suggested approach to visualize your ideal self often lacks emotiona...
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Episode 88 - Chasing Dreams Across Borders with Ashley Duque Kienzle
I love meeting smart humans who are as interested in emotions as I am - so it was such a joy interviewing Ashley on emotional (and physical) well-being, AI, the start-up scene, living in Barcelona and much, much more. Ashley is an e...
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Episode 87 - Business as an Art Form with Adrian Knight
Hey smart human! Have you ever dreamed of buying companies, improving and optimising them, and selling them again? Then you’re going to love this interview with former Paperboy of the Year Adrian Knight.Adrian is an a...
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Episode 86 - On being funny and ethically persuasive with Dan French
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Dan French, a multi-talented fast-brained human who has successfully combined careers in comedy, academia, and public speaking. Dan is not your typical comedian. He has a brain that allow...
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Episode 85 - Jay Aigner on Doing it All
Hey smart humans, my inspiring smart guest on this Episode, Jay Aigner most definitely doesn’t stick to one thing!Jay's life is a whirlwind of activities. He credits his upbringing in a rural area, where boredom was not an option,...
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Episode 84 - Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin's Journey to Finding his Voice
I have something very different from my usual offerings for you on this Episode. There’s lots to learn from today’s smart guest, for sure, but there’s also poetry and music to enjoy! And yes, I may be getting a little teary-eyed…
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Episode 83 - From Law to Mosaic Art: A Journey of Passion and Purpose with Francesca Busca
I am so excited to share with you the inspiring journey of Francesca Busca, a former lawyer turned mosaic artist. Francesca's story is a true testament to the power of aligning your life with your interests and passions.Fran...
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Episode 82 - Joy as a Guiding Principle with Swami Nityananda
In this joy-full and enlightening interview, Swami Nityananda and I explore spirituality and personal growth for fast-brained humans. There are so many gems in here that I can't even begin to summarise them - but here are six of Sw...
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Episode 81 - How Science Batman Leah Elson Keeps Things Interesting
In this interview, Leah Elson and I explore a wide range of topics, including overcoming imposter syndrome, cultivating resilience, fostering community, and promoting gender equality in STEM fields. She shares personal experiences,...
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Episode 80 - Why Productivity is Overrated (if not Downright Destructive)
Do you constantly contaminate your time by multitasking? Are you only able to be content when you feel productive? Then tune in to this week's episode to learn how to uncouple your self-worth from your productivity, an...
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Episode 79 - Doctor Octopus on the Power of Nonlinear Thinking
I am delighted to introduce to you, Perry Knoppert, aka Dr. OctopusPerry is pretty hard to pin down. He is an artist, he has worked in conventional industries. He's lived in China and Belgium. He's been homeless. ...
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Episode 78 - The Rebel Syndrome: How to reconcile your desire for freedom and variety with scheduling and constraint
Do you hate predictability with a vengeance? Is your worst nightmare knowing what you're going to do three weeks in advance? Do you refuse to be pinned down or hemmed in by commitments? Then you may be suf...
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Episode 77 - Time Poverty, FOMO and Fake Einstein Quotes
Do you feel as if you've never got enough time? Are you greedy for more? Then listen to this Episode to learn what is actually the problem (spoiler alert: it isn't time) - and what to do about it.
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Episode 76 - From Time Loser to Time Lord
Are you constantly running out of time? Do you feel as if there's never enough? Then this Episode will help you reframe your time mindset completely. You'll learn how to start spending time intentionally, and feel time r...
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Episode 75 - No, you're not 'too much' - stop making yourself small so other people can feel OK
Do other people complain that you're a bit 'too much' or 'too intense'?Have you made it a habit to hide who you really are? Then this podcast is a reminder that you are not responsible for the way other people feel. <...
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Episode 74 - Bridging the Gap between Knowing and Doing
Do you think you KNOW what you should be doing to have a better life, but for some reason you cannot bring yourself to do it? Or that you feel that there's the most amazing tool or strategy out there that everyone is raving about...
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Episode 73 - The Case of the Mistaken Identity of Your Future Self
You’re here because you want to change. You know that you have so much potential and that your life can be better. And a lot of coaching teaches you to=> decide who you want to become=> ...
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Episode 72 - The Missing Piece in Getting Things Done
This is the fifth mini-cast in a series designed to give you a sneak peek into my new membership community, Shamelessly Smart. So far we’ve covered finding your Big Thing, Impact Projects, your brain being a bit of a brat and your f...
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