About: Ana Melikian, Ph.D.
Bio: Ana Melikian, Ph.D. is the host of the MINDSET ZONE podcast. Her keynote, "The Happiness Fallacy" uncovers the 7 blind spots preventing us from achieving our highest potential. Learn more about Ana here.
The NEW Game of Service with Mitch Axelrod
By: Ana Melikian, Ph.D. | Posted in: Podcast Episodes | Friday, March 1st, 2024
” 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… Continue reading The NEW Game of Service with Mitch Axelrod
The Dimensions of Happiness with Ryan A. Bush
By: Ana Melikian, Ph.D. | Posted in: Blog | Tuesday, February 27th, 2024
”This third dimension that corresponds to the mountains and the valleys, this is really what I argue is pulling the strings of our happiness.” – Ryan A. Bush I had the delight of speaking with Ryan A. Bush, a thinker, designer, and founder of Designing the Mind. He explains his approach to expanding human potential,… Continue reading The Dimensions of Happiness with Ryan A. Bush
Do we always have a choice?
By: Ana Melikian, Ph.D. | Posted in: Podcast Episodes | Friday, February 23rd, 2024
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… Continue reading Do we always have a choice?
Embracing Uncertainty with Jennifer J. Fondrevay
By: Ana Melikian, Ph.D. | Posted in: Blog | Tuesday, February 20th, 2024
“You need to be smart about where you’re putting your energy.” – Jennifer J. Fondrevay I had the pleasure of speaking with Jennifer J. Fondrevay, the Founder of Day1 Ready™, a consultancy that advises forward-thinking business leaders, owners, and C-Suite executives on how to prepare for the human capital challenges of M&A (Mergers and acquisitions).… Continue reading Embracing Uncertainty with Jennifer J. Fondrevay
Exploring the Zone of Proximal Growth
By: Ana Melikian, Ph.D. | Posted in: Podcast Episodes | Friday, February 16th, 2024
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… Continue reading Exploring the Zone of Proximal Growth