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A Bit of Optimism

A Bit of Optimism

Simon Sinek · The Optimism Company from Simon Sinek

236 episodesEN

Show overview

A Bit of Optimism has been publishing since 2020, and across the 6 years since has built a catalogue of 236 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 160 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.

Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 31 min and 51 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 33 episodes already out so far this year. Published by The Optimism Company from Simon Sinek.

Episodes
236
Running
2020–2026 · 6y
Median length
39 min
Cadence
Fortnightly

From the publisher

My career is an accident. It started when I set out to rediscover my passion and reignite a spark I’d lost — and that journey led me to the work I do now. If you know me from my books or my speaking, you know I’m fascinated by why people do what they do. What makes someone find joy and meaning in their life, or pursue something far greater than themselves? I started A Bit of Optimism to explore those ideas and expand my own perspective. This podcast is a trove of honest conversations, with people who challenge me, teach me, or simply help me see things in a different way. Some guests are household names, and others you may be meeting for the first time. But each one of them has something to share that can help all of us grow. So if you’re looking for a spark — some insight, inspiration, or just a reminder that good things are possible — join me on A Bit of Optimism! Let’s grow together.

Latest Episodes

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What Happens When You Bet on Yourself with Ted Lasso’s Brendan Hunt

Aug 18, 20261h 0m

How to Say the Hard Thing and Keep the Relationship | A Bit of Optimism: Feelings at Work | PART 5

Aug 11, 202645 min

Why Being Right Is Costing You Trust | A Bit of Optimism: Feelings at Work | PART 4

Aug 4, 202652 min

What Is Your Team Afraid to Tell You? | A Bit of Optimism: Feelings at Work | PART 3

Jul 28, 202657 min

The Secret to Better Conversations Isn't Talking | A Bit of Optimism: Feelings at Work | PART 2

Jul 21, 202648 min

The Hidden Cost of Always Saying Yes | A Bit of Optimism: Feelings at Work | PART 1

Jul 14, 202658 min

Why We Fall for the Wrong Person with Couples Therapist Dr. Harville Hendrix

Jul 7, 202653 min

How to Tell If Fear Is Protecting You or Holding You Back with Extreme Athlete Nelly Attar

Jun 30, 202651 min

Remembering Bob Chapman: The Mentor Who Changed My Life

Jun 23, 202652 min

The AI Skills Nobody is Teaching (And Everyone Needs) with AI Expert Ethan Mollick

Jun 16, 202658 min

How to Stop Letting Your Own Thoughts Make You Sick, Stressed, and Stuck with Dr. Ellen Langer

Jun 9, 202657 min

What Happens When You Stop Optimizing and Start Committing with Former LA Lakers President Tim Harris

Jun 2, 202656 min

Revisited: Choose Your Seven Humans Wisely with Author Fredrik Backman

May 26, 202658 min

How to Stop Being Socially Awkward (According to Science) with Behavioral Scientist Vanessa Van Edwards

May 19, 202658 min

Stop Telling Us Everything Happens for a Reason with Anti-Victim Tom Nash

May 12, 20261h 2m

The Real Reason You Feel Empty (Even When Life Looks Good) with Musician Mike Posner

May 5, 202652 min

The Real Reason Young People Don't Have 'The Hunger' for Work (And What Leaders Need to Hear) with Generations Expert Dr. Eliza Filby

Apr 28, 20261h 25m

The Leadership Advice Nobody Follows (But Everyone Should) with Top Leadership Expert Don Yaeger

Apr 21, 202654 min

Why This Baseball Team Has a 4.2 Million Person Waitlist With Savannah Bananas Founder Jesse Cole

Apr 14, 20261h 5m

Ken Burns and the Art of Telling the Whole Story

Apr 7, 202654 min