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

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” 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

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”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

Embracing Uncertainty with Jennifer J. Fondrevay

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“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

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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