This episode is a discussion with Gary Ryan, author of "Yes for Success," and our goal is to help you unlock the power of your mind to enable professional success. Gary's new book focuses on explaining how our brain adopts what he calls mental models, and being aware of them, as well as learning how to use them, is crucial for your professional journey. Read the full blog on the website. Timestamps to guide your listening: 16:42 - Unveiling the 'Yes for Success' Journey 24:53 - Navigating Career Crossroads: Unveiling the Power of Mental Models for Professionals 36:36 - Breaking Barriers: Strategies for Identifying and Reshaping Career-Hindering Mental Models 40:10 - The Impact of Shared Mental Models on Professional Relationships and Team Dynamics 47:10 - Transforming Feedback into Opportunities for Understanding and Improvement 51:11 - Navigating Dissatisfaction and Aligning Mental Models in the Modern Professional Landscape Links mentioned in this episode: Episode 128 - What great leadership looks like in difficult times with Gary Ryan Gary Ryan Moving Beyond Being Good® Connect with Gary Ryan on LinkedIn Yes For Success: How to Achieve Life Harmony and Fulfillment (Kindle Edition) - Get your copy here! About the host, Renata Bernarde Hello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. Join us for more career tips: Subscribe to The Job Hunting Newsletter and take your career to new heights More ways I can help you: www.renatabernarde.com