Presented by Timothy Maurice, who is a four-time bestselling author. The show that delves deep into the roots of human and brand behaviour. Why do we do what we do and what are the drivers of human behaviour that society is afraid to speak about? We explore how brands make consumers irrational, and how this irrational behaviour leads to bizarre social consequences. What are the best ideas and how are the boldest thinkers bridging this divide? Ultimately, this philosophy is about creating using the best values and ideas to create influential stories and brands that shape society in a positive way. In the spirit CliffCentral was created, we will dig deep but explore with integrity, efficiency and diligence.
Going All In with Lisa Danels
Timothy sits down with Lisa Danels - author of ‘The Human Edge Advantage: Mastering the Art of Being All In’. They explore integrating and mastering the brain, heart and gut connection. Lisa has been advising executives across industries on their personal leadership goals for several decades, working with leaders at Thomson Reuters, AstraZeneca, VISA, Novartis, Allianz and many other well-known companies. This conversation is designed to help you kick off the year by bringing your full self to your goals and challenges. cliffcentral.com
1/12/2024 • 34 minutes, 8 seconds
The Bonding Brain with Thais Gibson
Timothy sits down with Thais Gibson, author of The Attachment Theory Guide and co-creator of the Personal Development School, to explore how your brain’s subconscious patterns are the reason you attach and bond to certain types of people… and how you can reprogramme how and why you attach - giving you greater control over bonding with the right people. cliffcentral.com
12/14/2023 • 43 minutes, 52 seconds
Your Success Superpower, Gratitude
Timothy shares the science of gratitude, and then speaks to people about their journey with gratitude. We often think superpowers come in the form of major tools and changes, but this episode demonstrates that your power can come in unexpected forms. cliffcentral.com
12/1/2023 • 12 minutes, 13 seconds
Mental Clarity Inspired by Art with Dr Judith Peck
Timothy interviews Dr Judith Peck, the author of ‘Art and Social Interaction’, about how art and the artistic process can boost mental clarity, self-esteem, increase capacity to communicate, and increase personal capacity overall. They also discuss how to set up systems within an organisation to deliver art programmes to increase inclusion and more. cliffcentral.com
11/17/2023 • 39 minutes, 35 seconds
Body Language of a Cheater with Dr. Stephen Furlich
Timothy explores advanced body language science with Dr. Stephen Furlich, the author of ‘Nonverbal Epiphany: Steps to Improve your Nonverbal Communication’. They unpack how to use your body to be more attractive, more powerful, gain more compliance, how to detect cheating and connect with people from different cultures. cliffcentral.com
11/3/2023 • 40 minutes, 23 seconds
Your New Brain with Neuroscientist, Dr Joseph Jebelli
Timothy and neuroscientist Dr Joseph Jebelli - author of 'How the Mind Changed: A Human History of Our Evolving Brain’ - explore what the changing brain means to your identity… why society has advanced faster than our brain, and what that means for creatives and leaders who lead complex teams. If it's possible for your partner’s brain to change, are we expecting change in people to occur too fast? They also explore his first book, 'In Pursuit of Memory'. cliffcentral.com
10/27/2023 • 48 minutes, 8 seconds
Tasting Success, Tasting Better to Others
Timothy shares how the brain is wired for humans to taste each other, and why understanding how you taste is key to being successful. cliffcentral.com
10/20/2023 • 10 minutes, 29 seconds
Your Younger Brain with Guy Odishaw
Timothy sits down with Guy Odishaw to explore how you can rewire your brain for more youthfulness, reverse ageing, and optimal mental health. Odishaw is a Craniosacral Therapist and founder of Bhakti Wellness Center, and he’s on a mission to help your brain stay youthful, longer! cliffcentral.com
9/21/2023 • 57 minutes, 15 seconds
Trust and Why we Lie with Jeffrey Meshel
Timothy speaks to Jeffrey Meshel, author of ‘Trust Is a Double-Edged Sword: Trust Me’, about understanding the relationship between trust, lies and the truth - and how to learn to trust your gut. They explore how Meshel nearly lost it all because he trusted a psychopath business partner, and how it evolved his relationship with trust. cliffcentral.com
9/14/2023 • 29 minutes, 24 seconds
Reconnecting with your 13-year-old Self
Timothy asks women from a variety of backgrounds to share the advice they would give their 13-year-old selves. The goal of this episode is to inspire you to interrogate your journey and unpack the lessons you’ve learned, and perhaps, to pay these insights forward. cliffcentral.com
9/8/2023 • 11 minutes
ReImagining Happiness
Timothy Maurice explores happiness through the brain. This episode will help you reimagine what it means to be happy, and then design new ways to help you maintain a happiness mindset. He also shares his grassroots research about happiness. cliffcentral.com
9/1/2023 • 20 minutes, 10 seconds
How Different Genders Perceive Differently with Dr Stephen A. Furlich
Timothy speaks to Dr Stephen A. Furlich about his new book 'Sex Talk', which explains how men and women hear and communicate with each other differently. They explore the science of connecting with the other sex on a personal and professional level, and offer practical strategies on how to overcome stifling gender hurdles. Dr Furlich is an Associate Professor at Texas A&M University. cliffcentral.com
8/18/2023 • 49 minutes, 58 seconds
From Unhappy to a Happy Brain with Dr Loretta Breuning
Timothy explores how to make your brain happy with Dr Loretta Breuning, author of ‘Habits of a Happy Brain’. They discuss why and how the brain produces unhappiness, and how to rewire your brain to experience more happiness. Dr Breuning shares practical strategies on how to develop your action plan for mental happiness. cliffcentral.com
8/11/2023 • 28 minutes, 11 seconds
Uncovering the Mystery of Personality with John Hackston
Timothy speaks to the Myers-Briggs Company’s Head of Thought Leadership, John Hackston, about how understanding the mystery of personality can help you compete and be a better leader and master relationships. cliffcentral.com
8/3/2023 • 31 minutes, 33 seconds
Designing for Neuroplasticity
Timothy speaks to Rob Porter, who has over 25 years of instructional custom design and eLearning programme experience about how to design culture, learning and spaces to help you and your teams achieve more. Timothy also shares 3 tips from Neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart, about how to ensure your brain is positioned to rewire itself and operate at optimal capacity. cliffcentral.com
7/27/2023 • 37 minutes, 37 seconds
Magic Words with Wharton School Professor, Jonah Berger
Timothy speaks with New York Times bestselling author Jonah Berger, about his cutting edge research on the power of words in his latest book, ‘Magic Words’ to help persuade others in teams, in love, creativity, branding, sales and even in family. cliffcentral.com
7/20/2023 • 27 minutes, 17 seconds
Change with Franklin Covey’s Dr Christi Phillips
Timothy speaks with Dr Christi Phillips, a co-author of 'Change: How to Turn Uncertainty into Opportunity'. Dr Phillips is Franklin Covey’s Director of Learning, Development and Inclusion... and a pioneering voice in Change Leadership. They explore change on a personal and professional level through the lens of brain science. cliffcentral.com
7/13/2023 • 35 minutes, 11 seconds
What People Can’t Tell You with Melina Palmer
Timothy speaks to Melina Palmer, author of ‘What your Customer Wants and Can’t Tell You’, about simple ways to get more out of relationships by understanding what people are unable to tell you, and how to reframe the said and unsaid. Melina consults and teaches on the subject of behavioural science and offers a certificate course for anyone who wants to use the principles in their careers and personal journeys – in partnership with Texas A&M University. cliffcentral.com
7/6/2023 • 37 minutes, 6 seconds
Your Peaking Brain with Dr Edward Hess and Banesa Tseki
Timothy speaks to Dr Edward D Hess - Professor Emeritus of Business Administration at the Darden School of Business, and the author of ‘Own Your Work Journey: The Path to Meaningful Work and Happiness in the Age of Smart Technology and Radical Change’. They discuss how to position yourself for a world of disruption and radical change. You’ll also hear from Banesa Tseki - a Yoga and Wellness Practitioner, co-owner of the Nest Space Yoga Studio, and a Yoga coach on the Nike App. cliffcentral.com
6/28/2023 • 36 minutes, 21 seconds
Rewiring your Brain for Performance with Ben Ahrens
Timothy sits down with Ben Ahrens, the co-founder of Re-Origin - a firm helping you rewire your brain to break the cycle of chronic illness and anxiety, and ultimately to perform at a high level. They explore Ben’s incredible story of personal recovery, and how you can use simple techniques to recover from burnout, and set new defaults in your brain to ensure you continue excelling and evolving. cliffcentral.com
6/21/2023 • 34 minutes, 55 seconds
Former CEO of eBay, U.S. Ambassador to Kenya: Meg Whitman
Timothy delves into the mind of the former CEO of eBay, the former CEO of Hewlett Packard, and the former VP of Disney, who is now the US Ambassador to Kenya. She shares her insights on the importance of changing narratives for brands, nation branding, gender dynamics in leadership, and much more. cliffcentral.com
5/17/2023 • 11 minutes, 47 seconds
The Science of Moods and Finger Tapping with Dr Dawson Church
Timothy brings you a conversation with Dr Dawson Church, author of ‘Bliss Brain’. They explore the science of moods and easy ways to heal from trauma. Dr Church is the founder of the EFT Universe, exploring Emotional Freedom Techniques for healing and emotional liberation. cliffcentral.com
5/9/2023 • 40 minutes, 55 seconds
Your Brain on Serendipity with David Adler
Timothy speaks to David Adler - founder of events company BizBash, host of the podcast 'Gather Geeks', and author of 'Harnessing Serendipity, which is about designing spaces and moments to have more goosebumps and memorable moments in your life. cliffcentral.com
5/2/2023 • 29 minutes, 49 seconds
Is your Price too Low? with Leigh Caldwell
Timothy speaks with Leigh Caldwell, the author of The Psychology of Price and founding partner of the Irrational Agency, about how the brain perceives prices and how to shift it in order to increase your own worth, your business' and product’s value in order to drive growth. cliffcentral.com
4/18/2023 • 26 minutes, 18 seconds
The Seven Dollar Millionaire, Wealth without Stress
Timothy speaks to Michael Gilmore, the Seven Dollar Millionaire, about simple strategies for financial peace of mind. They explore the psychology of money, as well as practical strategies for achieving financial freedom. cliffcentral.com
4/13/2023 • 26 minutes, 54 seconds
Discovering what you Want with Charlotte Fox Weber
Timothy speaks to the author of 'What We Want: A Journey Through Twelve of Our Deepest Desires', Charlotte Fox Weber, who was the founding head of The School of Life Psychotherapy. She helps you to explore how to discover your deepest desires, and what you and others really want. This insight will help equip you to connect to your unconscious instincts, as well as the desires of those around you. cliffcentral.com
4/5/2023 • 27 minutes, 13 seconds
Become Great with Scott Miller
Timothy sits down with the author of ‘Master Mentors: 30 Transformative Insights from the Greatest Minds, Volume 2’ and they explore discovering your greatness. Scott Miller heads Thought Leadership at FranklinCovey and hosts the number one leadership podcast in the world, FranklinCovey on Leadership. In this short conversation, you will discover many secrets to help you go from point A to Great. cliffcentral.com
3/28/2023 • 31 minutes, 55 seconds
The Science of Fun with Mike Rucker
Timothy explores the science of fun with Mike Rucker, the author of ‘The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life’, and why it's critical to have it to ensure your brain thrives. They unpack what science has to say about designing a fun mindset, and how to integrate it across your life. cliffcentral.com
3/14/2023 • 36 minutes, 58 seconds
Joyconomy: The Power of Beauty and Joy with Amy Harper
Timothy speaks to a senior communications strategist about a new philosophy and behavioural trend called ‘Joyconomy’, which brands and leaders can influence how happy and joyful you feel, and offer an antidote to this stressful and chaotic world we live in. cliffcentral.com
3/8/2023 • 11 minutes, 49 seconds
Are You Sure? Questioning the Unconscious Mind
Timothy speaks with Dr Ginger Campbell about her new book, 'Are You Sure, The Unconscious Origins of Certainty'. This is a special episode, as Dr Campbell discovers she had an impact on Timothy’s life, and they then explore the book’s insights about why you should question how certain you feel about your decision-making in both leadership and your personal life. cliffcentral.com
2/28/2023 • 44 minutes, 43 seconds
An UnStuck Brain
Timothy speaks with Anne Grady, the author of 'Mind over Moment: Harness the Power of Resilience'. They discuss the simple idea of how to create and channel a mindset that will help you get out of a mental rut so you can persue your passions, goals and dreams. cliffcentral.com
2/21/2023 • 30 minutes, 28 seconds
The Psychology of Desire
Timothy explores the role desire plays in our mindset with the author of ‘Artifacts and Other Stories’, Ronna Wineberg. Together, they explore how stories have the power to help us see what our desires really are, and just how much desire influences everything - from our happiness to what we ultimately want to be known for. cliffcentral.com
2/14/2023 • 20 minutes, 22 seconds
Ep 2 of 3: Controlling Minds with John Hagel
In episode 2 of his 3-part controlling minds series, Timothy shifts from controlling others to controlling your own mind, and he shares insights from his work and a research conversation with best-selling author of The Journey Beyond Fear, John Hagel, about controlling your mind to overcome fear. cliffcentral.com
2/7/2023 • 30 minutes, 21 seconds
Ep 1 of 3: Controlling Others' Minds
Timothy brings you a 3-part series on Mind Control. In this first episode he does two things - establish just how necessary controlling minds is under certain conditions, and give you one powerful technique to control someone’s mind when it's absolutely necessary. cliffcentral.com
1/31/2023 • 7 minutes, 32 seconds
The Unconscious Mind’s Burnout with Dr Sharon Grossman
Timothy speaks to Dr Sharon Grossman, author of the international bestseller, The 7E Solution to Burnout: Transforming High Achievers from Exhausted to Extraordinary. They discuss insights about the unconscious mind’s role in burnout, how to reverse it, recognise if you’re dangerously close to it, and ultimately how to identify your personal relationship with your own capacity so you can thrive. cliffcentral.com
12/12/2022 • 43 minutes, 44 seconds
Controlling Minds trailer
Timothy prepares to launch a new 3-part series on learning to control the minds of others. This is an introductory episode. cliffcentral.com
11/25/2022 • 2 minutes, 21 seconds
Ep 7 of 7: Secrets of the Unconscious Mind - Application
In his final instalment of the 7-part series, Timothy speaks to Deepak Ohri, CEO of Lebua Hotels and author of the new book, ‘A Bridge Not Too Far: Where Creativity Meets Innovation’, about how to apply the secrets of the unconscious mind. cliffcentral.com
11/18/2022 • 33 minutes, 32 seconds
Ep 6 of 7: Secrets of the Unconscious Mind - Noise
Timothy explores the secret of how mood, environment, time of day, and other subtle influences impact your brain… and ultimately your behaviour - in what is termed in behavioural science as Noise. cliffcentral.com
11/11/2022 • 6 minutes, 30 seconds
Ep 5 of 7: Secrets of the Unconscious Mind with MIT Neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart
Timothy explores how vision boards and action boards sit in the brain, with neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart - author of ‘Neuroscience for Leadership’ and ‘The Source’. You’ll learn how a vision board can impact your unconscious mind, and give you a competitive advantage in your career. cliffcentral.com
11/4/2022 • 33 minutes, 5 seconds
Ep 4 of 7: Secrets of the Unconscious Mind - The Supernatural
Timothy brings back Dr Daniel Z. Lieberman from episode one of this series to go deeper into his book, Spellbound: Modern Science, Ancient Magic, and the Hidden Potential of the Unconscious Mind. In this episode they explore the influence of fairytales, numbers, and what he calls the magical instinct on branding and leadership. cliffcentral.com
10/28/2022 • 30 minutes, 16 seconds
Episode 3 of 7: Secrets of the Unconscious Mind - Chatter in the Brain
Timothy speaks to neuroscientist Ethan Kross, author of ‘Chatter’, about how mental chatter influences our behaviour. Professor Kross is the Director of the Emotional & Self Control Laboratory at the University of Michigan. cliffcentral.com
10/21/2022 • 38 minutes, 6 seconds
Ep 2 of 7: Secrets of the Unconscious Mind - Psychedelics
Timothy speaks to Zappy Zapolin, a Futurist who consults Hollywood stars on tapping into the power and potential of their unconscious minds. cliffcentral.com
10/14/2022 • 33 minutes, 31 seconds
Ep 1 of 7: Secrets of the Unconscious Mind with Dr Daniel Z. Lieberman
Timothy speaks to Dr Daniel Z. Lieberman, the author of Spellbound: Modern Science, Ancient Magic, and the Hidden Potential of the Unconscious Mind. Dr Lieberman is a professor and vice chair for clinical affairs in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences at George Washington University. He’s a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, and has published over 50 scientific reports on behavioural science. They explore the power and secrets of the unconscious mind, to help you get more out of your life, relationships and business. cliffcentral.com
10/7/2022 • 35 minutes, 25 seconds
Secrets of the Unconscious Mind: 7-Part Series (trailer)
Timothy is excited to bring you 7 episodes where he interviews scientist, authors and professors who have new research about the secret power of the unconscious mind. cliffcentral.com
9/30/2022 • 2 minutes, 6 seconds
The Neuroscience of how Women’s and Men’s Brains differ
Timothy explores the neuroscience of how women and men’s brains are wired differently, and why this matters to how you lead and engage each other. He ends the show with tips on how to boost your brain power for both women and men. cliffcentral.com
8/26/2022 • 9 minutes, 17 seconds
Unsaid Pleasure in the Brain
Timothy explores how we derive pleasure from a level beyond what is said, to a hidden dimension of relationships, brands and experiences. This episode is for those wanting to have healthier relationships, connect to their consumers, and build greater influence. cliffcentral.com
8/19/2022 • 11 minutes, 18 seconds
Neuro Habits of a Happy Brain with Dr Loretta Breuning
Timothy explores brain implications with Dr Loretta Breuning, author of ‘Habits of a Happy Brain’. They discuss why and how the brain produces unhappiness, and how to rewire your brain to experience more happiness. Dr Breuning shares practical strategies on how to develop your action plan for mental happiness. cliffcentral.com
7/29/2022 • 28 minutes, 8 seconds
The Changing Brain with Neuroscientist, Dr Joseph Jebelli
Timothy and neuroscientist Dr Joseph Jebelli - author of 'How the Mind Changed: A Human History of Our Evolving Brain’ - explore what the changing brain means to your identity… why society has advanced faster than our brain, and what that means for creatives and leaders who lead complex teams. If it's possible for your partner’s brain to change, are we expecting change in people to occur too fast? They also explore his first book, 'In Pursuit of Memory'. cliffcentral.com
7/22/2022 • 48 minutes, 6 seconds
Body over Brain: Influencing the Brain with your Body
Timothy sits down with Embodiment Consultant and Storytelling Strategist, Colin Skelton, and they explore how the body influences the brain, and how to get more out of your brain by understanding the power of your body. cliffcentral.com
7/15/2022 • 41 minutes, 8 seconds
The Brain’s Link to Kim Kardashian and Marilyn Monroe
Timothy shares a lesson for leaders and the creative community, about what you can learn from how the world reacted to Kim Kardashian wearing a dress that was previously worn by Marilyn Monroe. No matter what you think about the Kardashians or Monroe, the three insights from this story will help you understand how to create immense buy-in from the brains of your key stakeholders. cliffcentral.com
7/8/2022 • 6 minutes, 22 seconds
A Sculptor on Sculpting your Brain
Timothy interviews Professor Judith Peck, the author 'Art and Social Interaction', about how art and the artistic process can boost self-esteem, increase capacity to communicate, and increase personal capacity overall. They discuss how to set up systems within an organisation to deliver art programmes to increase inclusion and more. cliffcentral.com
6/24/2022 • 39 minutes, 35 seconds
How the Brain processes Content Creation
Timothy shares a research conversation with New York University Stern Professor of Marketing, Alixandra Barasch, about her latest research about how content creation influences the brain, and why this matters to you as an individual and for brands. Professor Barasch’s research goes counter to the prevailing narrative that ‘being on your phone’ reduces your experience. This episode offers practical strategies for individuals, marketers and content creators who hope to make deeper and more meaningful connections between consumers and brands. cliffcentral.com
6/9/2022 • 40 minutes, 25 seconds
Defying Logic, A Story of Hope
Timothy shares an inspiring story about how an encounter with a student before the student’s big interview for a large South African bank changed a life, and the lessons we can all take away about social media, wellness, inclusion and so much more. cliffcentral.com
6/3/2022 • 20 minutes, 45 seconds
Mastering Sex Talk with Dr Stephen A. Furlich
Timothy speaks to Dr Stephen A. Furlich about his new book, 'Sex Talk', which explains how men and women hear and communicate to each other differently. They explore the science of connecting with the other sex on a personal and professional level, and offer practical strategies on how to overcome stifling gender hurdles. Dr. Furlich is an Associate Professor at Texas A&M University. cliffcentral.com
5/13/2022 • 49 minutes, 58 seconds
Trevor Noah, Unfired Neurons
Timothy shares a lesson from Trevor Noah’s life that we can all learn to help us cope with ourselves. He also shares a story from when he attended The Daily Show. cliffcentral.com
5/6/2022 • 16 minutes, 17 seconds
The Unconscious Mind’s Mirror with Marcela Ospina
Timothy shares excerpts from a research conversation he had with Colombian-born anthropologist Marcela Ospina, about the links between marketing, design and the consumer’s unconscious mind. Marcela shares how you can strengthen relationships with those you desire to connect with, by understanding what instinctually drives them below their conscious awareness. cliffcentral.com
4/29/2022 • 16 minutes, 31 seconds
A Smarter Brain with Emily Willingham
Timothy welcomes back Emily Willingham, a penis scientist who has shifted her focus to study the brain - and she has a new book called 'The Tailored Brain: From Ketamine, to Keto, to Companionship, A User's Guide to Feeling Better and Thinking Smarter'. cliffcentral.com
4/22/2022 • 25 minutes, 3 seconds
The Brain’s Emotional Power
Timothy Maurice revisits a conversation he had with Dr Melanie Dean, to help you understand what emotions are made of, and how to direct and redirect them to change your life and get what you want. They unpack the link between Quantum Physics and emotions, and how to influence and channel yourself and those around you in the direction you desire. cliffcentral.com
4/14/2022 • 25 minutes, 3 seconds
Fresh Start Effect: New Brain Influence
Timothy shares the science of the Fresh Start effect, a behavioural science principle, and offers 3 strategies on how to implement this into your life. cliffcentral.com
4/8/2022 • 10 minutes, 1 second
You are Art
Timothy explores the link between art and your brain’s ability to create the person you hope to become. The essential idea of this episode is we are told that who we are is a fixed, concrete state - but this episode explores how seeing your brain’s ability to project and style yourself artistically is a creative and successful way to pursue your goals and dreams. He interviews Lianca Heemro, a fine artist based in Cape Town, South Africa. cliffcentral.com
3/18/2022 • 33 minutes, 18 seconds
Your Brain in 21 Days
Timothy shares research from a Harvard Happiness Researcher, about what happens to your brain after practising 21 days of gratitude. He then shares his own research, where he puts his friends and others in his professional network to a gratitude test. cliffcentral.com
3/11/2022 • 12 minutes, 21 seconds
2nd and 3rd Brain
Timothy sets out to learn from you about what he terms your 2nd and 3rd brain. Email your thoughts to his 3 questions: tmw@timothymaurice.com. Keep an open mind about the source of your intelligence, and how your intelligences can evolve to serve your success journey. cliffcentral.com
3/4/2022 • 3 minutes, 50 seconds
Your Favourite Body Part and Attraction
Timothy explores two levels of attraction, what he calls first and second tier attraction. He explains the evolutionary science behind why we are drawn to what we are attracted to, and offers a way to expand this effect in the grand hopes it leads to a more inclusive mindset. For those who want to explore the science further, check out the following two books: The Mating Mind by Geoffrey Miller, and The Science of Attraction by Peter King. cliffcentral.com
2/25/2022 • 15 minutes, 22 seconds
How do you Taste?
Timothy makes the case that our brains are wired to experience each other through what he terms 'behavioural tastes', and that you should consider your behaviour as an opportunity to serve yourself - if you want to experience optimal success. In fact, people need to 'eat' other’s behaviour to be human. cliffcentral.com
2/18/2022 • 10 minutes, 29 seconds
The Link between Creativity and Criticism
Timothy shares research about how criticism can trigger creativity in you and your team. The research was conducted by Jared R. Curhan, a director at MIT’s behavioural science lab - along with, Tatiana Labuzova and Aditi Mehta in 2021. Its title is ‘Cooperative Criticism: When Criticism Enhances Creativity in Brainstorming and Negotiation’. cliffcentral.com
2/4/2022 • 9 minutes, 50 seconds
Your Social Media Behaviour with MIT’s Ben Shields
Timothy Maurice speaks to Ben Shields, Professor of Managerial Communications at MIT, and author of 'Persuasion in Networked Culture', about the power of persuasion and the strategic use of social media... plus the importance of having a targeted, practical plan on LinkedIn. cliffcentral.com
1/28/2022 • 11 minutes, 42 seconds
MIT Behavioural Lab Partnership
Timothy Maurice partners with MIT Behavioural Science Research Lab to bring you meaningful and easy to apply research for your personal, leadership and brand journey. This partnership aims to have conversations with leading researchers and partners throughout MIT’s Behavioural Lab, and across their Business (Sloan) School about cutting edge insights into how humans make decisions and what drives us at our core. We want you to have the best and brightest insights on human behaviour! cliffcentral.com
1/21/2022 • 3 minutes, 30 seconds
Hack your Life and get More out of it
Timothy Maurice sits down with Australian Bio Hacker, Speaker and Human Potential thought leader, James Yates, to explore how to hack your life and increase personal capacity... and how he and his partner changed their lifestyles to defy the odds to not only boost their health and brain power, but also how they had a baby - despite doctors saying they couldn’t. cliffcentral.com
11/12/2021 • 35 minutes, 27 seconds
Designing Change: Urgent for Leaders
Timothy shares a research conversation with Dr Amy Bucher, PhD about her book 'Engaged: Designing for Behaviour Change'. And they explore 5 key insights into behavioural psychology - Ability blockers, Designing for Growth, Connection, Change and Designing for your Future Self. Amy is VP of Behaviour Change Design at Mad Pow, a design agency in Boston, Massachusetts... which strives to improve health and wellness. cliffcentral.com
11/5/2021 • 42 minutes, 7 seconds
Behavioural Science made Simple with Melina Palmer
Timothy speaks to Melina Palmer, the author of ‘What your Customer Wants and Can’t Tell You’, about simple ways to apply behavioural science to business and your personal life. Melina consults and teaches on the subject, and is passionately driven to remove the jargon and make the science accessible. She offers a certificate course for anyone who wants to use the principles in their careers and personal journeys - in partnership with Texas A&M University, in their human behavioural lab. For more on Melina and her work, go to www.thebrainybusiness.com. cliffcentral.com
10/29/2021 • 36 minutes, 7 seconds
A Brand of Servant Leadership
Timothy travels to Rome to hear from global entrepreneurs about how they have sacrificed and navigated entrepreneurship and leadership post the pandemic. This episode is designed to inspire you to consider your brand of leadership during these times. cliffcentral.com
10/15/2021 • 8 minutes, 26 seconds
The Neuroscience of Designing Happiness
Timothy shares 3 behavioural design ideas, as well as conversations and research with strangers, about what makes them happy. cliffcentral.com
10/8/2021 • 17 minutes, 19 seconds
The Law of Attraction with an MIT Neuroscientist
Timothy shares a conversation with MIT Neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart, about the brain science behind the law of attraction, which is the basis of her latest book, The Source. This conversation will inspire you to use tools such as action boards to attract your heart’s desires. cliffcentral.com
10/1/2021 • 33 minutes, 20 seconds
5 Powerful Arousal Strategies (Pt 3 of 3)
Timothy presents the third episode in the psychology of arousal. In this episode, he shares 5 power arousal strategies to awaken others, to trigger others' interest in you, your ideas, your brand or whatever you’re trying to share with the world. cliffcentral.com
9/23/2021 • 14 minutes, 7 seconds
Meeting Oprah, The Art of Influence
Timothy shares one of his favourite episodes - what he learned about influence from meeting Oprah. This is a bonus episode as he puts the finishing touches on episode 3 of the Arousal series. cliffcentral.com
9/17/2021 • 8 minutes, 33 seconds
The Arousal War (Pt 2 of 3)
In episode 2 of 3, Timothy unpacks what he terms the ‘arousal war’, which looks at how your evolved conscious mind, your unconscious mind, and social media algorithms are fighting for your brain and behaviour. cliffcentral.com
9/10/2021 • 12 minutes, 3 seconds
The Arousal Need with Neuroscientist Dr Dean Sherzai (Pt 1 of 3)
Timothy explores how our nervous systems are wired to experience arousal, and why if you hope to succeed, you must be prepared to arouse others with your ideas and products. Dr Dean Sherzai - a Neurologist and Neuroscientist at Loma Linda University in Southern California - explains why our brains are wired for arousal, and why it’s not just for pleasure, but for survival too. cliffcentral.com
9/3/2021 • 11 minutes, 45 seconds
Arouse: Trailer
Timothy brings you his latest series on the neuroscience of arousal, and why you should be proactively trying to arouse people from their dormant view on who you are and what you have to offer. The 3-part series will explore the biology of arousal, the arousal war and how to apply the principles to trigger desire. cliffcentral.com
8/27/2021 • 2 minutes, 15 seconds
What does your brain want more or less of?
Timothy asked his global network at the beginning of the pandemic how the pandemic was influencing what they wanted more of and less of in their lives. Over a year later, he wants to know how Covid-19 has impacted you and your desires - what do you want more of and less of? Email your thoughts about how your desires have changed since the first lockdown to podcast@timothymaurice.com. cliffcentral.com
8/20/2021 • 11 minutes, 42 seconds
Beyond the Limits of Logic with Okendo Lewis-Gayle
Timothy sits down with Harvard educated global leadership author, Okendo Lewis-Gayle - the founder of Harambe Entrepreneur Alliance - to talk about leading beyond logic, and how he and his members have raised over $500 million from Google Ventures, the Chan Zuckerberg Iniative, and Alibaba ... and how he has attracted partners such as the Oppenheimer Foundation. Lewis-Gayle is the author of ‘Harrambeans: Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things’. cliffcentral.com
8/13/2021 • 16 minutes, 11 seconds
Gear your Mindset for Greater Impact with Kim Palmer
Timothy shares a special episode with academic entrepreneur Kim Palmer. Kim has found a unique way to make a difference in her community by using her passion for ICT. cliffcentral.com
8/5/2021 • 19 minutes, 41 seconds
Get your Heart, Brain & Body back with Veronica Villanueva
Timothy speaks to Veronica Villanueva, author of 'The Grace of Cancer', about how she bounced back from heartbreak, stage 4 cancer, and how she builds mental and physical resiliency. cliffcentral.com
7/29/2021 • 34 minutes, 6 seconds
Higher Intelligence with Carice Anderson, Harvard MBA
Timothy speaks to the author of ‘Intelligence isn’t Enough’ - Carice Anderson, who has an MBA from Harvard and experience in developing young professionals at elite consulting firms. They explore the type of intelligence needed to succeed in high performance environments, both locally and internationally - a concept they call a 'higher intelligence'. cliffcentral.com
7/21/2021 • 33 minutes, 17 seconds
Noise: Daniel Kahneman, Olivier Sibony & Cass R Sunstein (Pt 3)
Timothy shares the final episode of his 3-part series about ‘Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgment’ - a book written about how the seemingly small and irrelevant things such as the weather, dietary choices, time of day and more, can influence your decision making. In part 3, he explores how to conduct a noise audit and reduce the influence of noise through what’s called ‘Decision Hygiene’. cliffcentral.com
7/15/2021 • 5 minutes, 2 seconds
Noise: Daniel Kahneman, Olivier Sibony & Cass R Sunstein (Pt 2)
Timothy shares part 2 of his 3-part series about ‘Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgment’ - a book written about how the seemingly small and irrelevant things such as the weather, dietary choices, time of day and more, can influence your decision making. In part 2 he explores the 3 levels of noise, and how you can determine if you and your business are vulnerable because of it. For more on Noise and to go a little deeper, click here. cliffcentral.com
7/9/2021 • 6 minutes, 1 second
Noise: Daniel Kahneman, Olivier Sibony & Cass R Sunstein (Pt 1)
Timothy launches a 3-part series about ‘Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgment’ - a book written about how the seemingly small and irrelevant things such as the weather, dietary choices, time of day, and more can influence your decision making. He hopes to inspire you to look at your unique circumstances to reduce the noise in your life, as well as connect with others by understanding their 'noise'. cliffcentral.com
7/1/2021 • 4 minutes, 10 seconds
A Behavioural Design look at Designing Inclusion & Cohesion
Timothy speaks to Salma Mousa, PhD about social cohesion under challenging circumstances. They explore two of her papers where she shares the data and insights of how footballers impact prejudice and what happened when Christians and Muslims were put on the same soccer team in post-ISIS Iraq. The conversation is delightful and insightful... and at the end, they explore practical ways to design inclusive spaces to reduce prejudice in your workplace and communities. cliffcentral.com
6/24/2021 • 44 minutes, 44 seconds
5 Minute Brain Boost with MIT Neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart
Timothy catches up with regular guest neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart, author of the global bestseller, ‘The Source’ and MIT Sloan lecturer. In 5 short minutes, Dr Swart offers quick tips on how to give your brain more capacity to lead at the highest level, and even to deal with unconscious biases. cliffcentral.com
6/17/2021 • 5 minutes, 11 seconds
Mind over Fear with John Hagel
Timothy speaks to John Hagel, author of The Journey Beyond Fear: Leverage the Three Pillars of Positivity to Build Your Success, about a unique formula for conquering your fear. In addition to his new book, John is the author of 7 books, including The Power of Pull, Net Gain, Net Worth, Out of the Box, and The Only Sustainable Edge. He is widely published and quoted in major business outlets including The Economist, Fortune, Forbes, Business Week, Financial Times, and the Wall Street Journal, as well as general media like the New York Times, NBC and BBC. cliffcentral.com
6/9/2021 • 27 minutes, 12 seconds
Hacking Sex Addiction & more with Dr Donna Marks
Timothy speaks to psychotherapist Dr Donna Marks about her book ‘Exit the Maze: One Addiction, One Cause, One Cure’. They explore the mental roots of addiction, and how you can rewire your brain and body to overcome it - from sex, to food, to drug addiction. cliffcentral.com
6/2/2021 • 47 minutes, 12 seconds
Zero to $75million: The Mind of Mei Xu
Timothy speaks to Mei Xu, the author of ‘Burn: How Grit, Innovation, and a Dash of Luck Ignited a Multi-Million Dollar Success Story’. Mei Xu tells her story about moving from China to America, and building Chesapeake Bay Candle from her home’s basement. She also shares what she thinks are the key ingredients of her success, and why she is so dedicated to helping women-owned businesses on her new platform, YesSheMay.com. cliffcentral.com
5/26/2021 • 43 minutes, 20 seconds
Your Brain’s Best Ideas
Timothy shares his research about how the power of your best ideas can transform your life. He asks over 100 people what the most important thing they know is, and as you’ll hear, their answers will be inspired by many factors. But the question is, how do you discover the most important thing you know, and harness it and incorporate it into the journey of living your goals and dreams? You have powerful and unique ideas that could take you places you’ve never dreamt of! cliffcentral.com
5/20/2021 • 8 minutes, 44 seconds
Brain Science & Nudgestock with Rory Sutherland
Timothy welcomes Rory Sutherland back to the show. Rory is the author of ‘Alchemy: The Surprising Power of Ideas That Don't Make Sense’ and Vice Chairman of Ogilvy UK. Together they explore behavioural science - how small changes in a sentence can change everything, how a small shift in thinking about race could shift attitudes towards each other, and how offering more choice could change an anti-vaccinator's thinking. They even talk about the power of nature to super charge our immune system.... if you’re curious about behaviour, the brand and change - stay locked in. cliffcentral.com
5/12/2021 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 9 seconds
Applying Behavioural Science (Part 3 of 3)
Timothy presents the final episode in the 3-part applied behavioural science series. In this episode, he explores three effects: The Network Effect, the Ikea Effect and the Hawthorne Effect to get the best out of the series and effectively apply all seven behavioural science principles, be sure to download the first two episodes as well. cliffcentral.com
5/5/2021 • 8 minutes, 30 seconds
Applying Behavioural Science (Part 2 of 3)
Timothy brings you part 2 of his 3-part applied behavioural science series. In this second episode, he introduces you to two more strategic applied principles, Scarcity and the Endowment Effect. Both of these ideas will enable you to help clients and stakeholders make decisions with less mental friction. But, there is also an ethical side, which he explores with his colleague - entrepreneur Mel Mosime, Founder and Director of Pic-A-Biz Consulting. cliffcentral.com
4/29/2021 • 16 minutes
Applying Behavioural Science (Part 1 of 3)
Timothy Maurice Webster brings you a simple to understand and practical 3-part series on how to use brain science research to change and nudge behaviour for the purposes of connecting with clients, motivating consumers to make decisions, and even to change your own stubborn habits. In this series, Timothy will share 7 strategies. In episode one he brings you the Endowed Progress Effect and Stimulus Devaluation. A big thanks for the introduction from Rory Sutherland, the Behavioural Science author of 'Alchemy: The Surprising Power of Ideas that Don’t Make Sense'. cliffcentral.com
4/21/2021 • 7 minutes, 11 seconds
Understanding your Basic Instincts with Dr Bob Raleigh
Timothy Maurice speaks to Dr Bob Raleigh, the founder of PathSight Predictive Science and author of 'The Search for Why: A Revolutionary New Model for Understanding Others, Improving Communication, and Healing Division'. They explore the brain’s instinctual profiles that will help you understand your and others' impulses, in order to navigate complex relationships. cliffcentral.com
4/14/2021 • 16 minutes, 55 seconds
Quantum Emotion & Attracting What You Want with Dr Melanie Dean
Timothy Maurice speaks with Dr Melanie Dean to help you understand what emotions are made of, and how to direct and redirect them to change your life and get what you want. They unpack the link between Quantum Physics and emotions, and how to influence and channel yourself and those around you in the direction you desire. cliffcentral.com
4/7/2021 • 24 minutes, 36 seconds
Rejuvenate your Brain with Neurologists Dr Ayesha & Dr Dean Sherzai
Timothy Maurice speaks with the dynamic wife and husband neurologist team, Dr Ayesha and Dr Dean Sherzai. They co-direct the Brain Health and Alzheimer’s Prevention Programme at Loma Linda University, where they fuse medical research with holistic care to redesign the way we approach brain health. They offer practical strategies and lifestyle tips to help you rejuvenate and get more out of your brain. They also reveal whether coffee is bad for your brain, and they explain how a diet shift helped Timothy improve his memory and his ability to recall information faster. cliffcentral.com
3/31/2021 • 33 minutes, 37 seconds
Controlling the Voice in your Head, with Neuroscientist Dr Ethan Kross
Timothy Maurice speaks to Dr Ethan Kross about managing and regulating the voice in your head. Dr Kross is one of the world’s leading experts on controlling the conscious mind. An award-winning professor at the University of Michigan and Ross School of Business, he’s a neuroscientist and the director of the Emotion & Self Control Laboratory... as well as the author of an exciting book called ‘Chatter - The Voice in our Head and How to Harness it’. Together they explore why the brain produces the voice in your head, and the tools of calming and regulating that voice in order to have more self control. cliffcentral.com
3/24/2021 • 37 minutes, 17 seconds
The Brain Body Connection & the Vaccine
Timothy Maurice shares two stories from his family that highlight the brain body connection. One about his dad eating turkey sausage, and the other about what happened when he and his sister got the Covid-19 vaccine together. The space between what happens around you, to you, and how you respond is a vast universe of possibilities and implications. cliffcentral.com
3/17/2021 • 9 minutes, 27 seconds
Heroin to Harvard to Reciprocity (Applied Neuroscience)
Timothy speaks with neuroscientist Glenn Fox and brings back Harvard MBA Charles Henderson to explore how to apply the laws of reciprocity to building relationships and growing your career... all inspired by the story of how Charles Henderson went from being on heroin to getting his Harvard MBA, and how he built a successful global consulting career. cliffcentral.com
3/11/2021 • 47 minutes, 55 seconds
‘Coming 2 America’ with Nomzamo Mbatha
Timothy Maurice brings you a powerful conversation that is simply meant to inspire you. Nomzamo Mbatha is a star in the upcoming Hollywood blockbuster, ‘Coming 2 America’ and in this conversation - five years before her big moment - she shares her story, what motivates her, and how she pursues her highest level. There are tearjerk moments, and moments where she simply opens up about going nude, her spiritual life, and what she wants to be known for... the conversation is gripping. You’ll be moved to re-dedicate yourself to your craft and discover how your personal brand can inspire others. cliffcentral.com
3/4/2021 • 42 minutes, 51 seconds
Why you Need an Entourage, with Leslie Grossman
Timothy Maurice speaks to Leslie Grossman, faculty director at the Centre for Excellence at George Washington University and author of ‘Link Out, How to Turn your Network into a Chain of Lasting Connections’. They explore 3 strategies to practically build what Grossman calls, ‘your entourage’. cliffcentral.com
2/24/2021 • 21 minutes, 37 seconds
From Heroin to Harvard
Timothy shares the story of Charles Henderson... the man who went from using and selling drugs, to graduating from both The Wharton School and Harvard Business School. They are joined by Dr Colleen Lightbody as they explore the power and brain lessons from Charles’ courageous story about becoming a leading human behaviour thought leader and change management consultant. They explore 5 human and brain insights from his 'Heroin to Harvard' journey that you can apply to your influence journey. cliffcentral.com
2/17/2021 • 44 minutes, 35 seconds
Applying Behavioural Science with Rory Sutherland
Timothy Maurice speaks to Rory Sutherland - the author of 'Alchemy: The Surprising Power of Ideas that Don’t Make Sense' - about applying behavioural science to your personal, work and communications strategy. Behavioural science is becoming all the buzz and in this increasingly complex world, understanding how to capture people’s minds and hearts to steer them in a positive direction is becoming vital. So we revisit a conversation Timothy had with Rory that is even more relevant now. Rory is the Executive Creative Director of OgilvyOne and Vice-Chairman of Ogilvy Group UK. cliffcentral.com
2/12/2021 • 48 minutes, 36 seconds
7 Brain Power Strategies with MIT Neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart
Timothy Maurice brings back show favourite, Neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart, to offer you 7 simple brain power tips to ensure you keep your goals and dreams on track in 2021. The 7 brain power strategies range from choice reduction, to hydration principles, to understanding how to leverage your brain’s ability to change and rewire itself through what neuroscientists call neuroplasticity. cliffcentral.com
2/4/2021 • 38 minutes, 6 seconds
Clear your Brain’s Clutter
Timothy Maurice speaks with international author Kate Emmerson. Kate is the author of 'Clear Your Clutter', and she shares four inspiring tips to help you clear mental and physical clutter to equip you to overcome procrastination, feel more at peace, shift your life in the direction of your heart’s desires and ultimately, to become more focused as you build your personal and professional influence strategy. cliffcentral.com
1/27/2021 • 19 minutes, 25 seconds
Relationship Skills with MIT Neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart
Timothy Maurice speaks to MIT Neuroscientist, Dr Tara Swart, about how to get the most out of relationships... and why mastering relationships will be such a critical skill to leadership and overall success in this new chapter in history. Dr Swart is author of 'The Source' and 'Neuroscience for Leadership'. cliffcentral.com
1/21/2021 • 19 minutes, 17 seconds
Phallacy of Power, Equality Beyond the Penis
Timothy interviews penis researcher and author of "Phallacy, Life Lessons from the Animal Penis”. Together, they explore how our understanding of genitalia has influenced gender inequality. They also discuss what we can learn from the ongoing studies of both the vagina and the penis about just how similar we are, and what we should be focused on if we hope to achieve gender equality. cliffcentral.com
1/14/2021 • 32 minutes, 15 seconds
What a Neurosurgeon will teach his son about the Brain
Timothy speaks with a neurosurgeon, Ian Human, who has had his life transformed by the birth of his baby boy. They discuss how Ian became a neurosurgeon and what he hopes to teach his son about his brain. cliffcentral.com
12/15/2020 • 18 minutes, 30 seconds
Yale University: Discover Your Personality Scientifically
Timothy speaks to Cognitive Science researcher Cameron Berg from Yale University about his groundbreaking Personality Project that attracted the interest of Yale’s Crocket Neuroscience Lab, and how he and his peers from five continents and 15 countries hope to influence the world by offering personality insights that are grounded in science and technology. Discovering your personality outline can save you a lot of social and career heartache and pain. cliffcentral.com
12/10/2020 • 30 minutes, 27 seconds
The Brains of 10 Female Investors
Timothy sits down with 10 female investors and explores their journey of overcoming social and political challenges in order to fulfil their dreams of becoming financially independent. The diversity and variety of women in this episode reveals fascinating insights which will inspire both men and women to challenge their own mindsets, as you set out to accomplish your goals and dreams - especially when the odds are stacked against you. To find these female investors, Timothy partnered with Carlo Mariani and his investment community, The Property Hack Club. cliffcentral.com
12/2/2020 • 31 minutes, 18 seconds
Inside the Mind of a Netflix Superstar
Timothy sits down with Natasha Thahane, star of global Netflix series, 'Blood and Water', to discover how she developed her mindset in order to operate at such a high level in her career. With 3.8 million followers on Instagram (she gained over 800,000 followers in just 9 months in 2020, and her star continues to rise), we wanted to discover what’s driving her success and what others can learn from her. cliffcentral.com
11/25/2020 • 37 minutes, 36 seconds
A Stanford Researcher on Building Social Cohesion between Christians and Muslims through Soccer
Timothy Maurice speaks to Salma Mousa, PhD about social cohesion under challenging circumstances. They explore two of her papers where she shares data and insights into how footballers impact prejudice, and what happened when Christians and Muslims were put on the same soccer team in post-ISIS Iraq. The conversation is delightful and insightful, and at the end they explore practical ways to design spaces and contact to reduce prejudice in your workplace and communities. cliffcentral.com
11/17/2020 • 44 minutes, 37 seconds
How to Win People over (Learning from the Election: A Behavioural Insight)
As an American, Timothy Maurice shares one simple key behavioural psychology insight that merges both his experience in America with his studies in Behavioural Sciences. In this episode, he unpacks one key idea that you should take away from the US Election in order to win over people when you need support for your ideas, leadership goals, to reach consumers and much more. cliffcentral.com
11/4/2020 • 9 minutes, 57 seconds
Zappy: A Happiness Activist on the Science of Psychedelics
Timothy interviews Michael Zapolin - known as Zappy, Psychedelics Concierge to the Stars in America. Zappy is on a mission to help people find happiness in themselves by helping them understand the science of psychedelics and to design a lifestyle where they get the most out of their brains. He has an upcoming documentary showing how he has helped celebrities such as Khloe Kardashian’s ex-husband Lamar Odom. cliffcentral.com
10/29/2020 • 33 minutes, 8 seconds
The Science of Change with MIT Professor, Dr Deborah Ancona
Timothy speaks to MIT Professor, Dr Deborah Ancona, about the Immunity to Change - a theory pioneered by Harvard professors Robert Kegan and Lisa Lahey. This short episode gives you the insight you need to understand your hidden, competing commitments that are more important than motivation and desire in your quest to change. It's hard, but you can change when you understand it. cliffcentral.com
10/22/2020 • 9 minutes, 34 seconds
Understanding What You Are Known For (New York research)
Timothy decides to repurpose the social research he did in New York to flip the question to interrogate what you are known for, and how the story you are known for can impact your influence and ultimately what you become. You can become intentional about engineering a link between your internal value and your perceived value, that will strengthen your networks and attract more opportunity. cliffcentral.com
10/15/2020 • 10 minutes, 27 seconds
The Science of Content Creation with NYU Prof. Alixandra Barasch
Timothy speaks to New York University Stern Professor Alixandra Barasch about her latest research which shows that when you’re immersed in your phone creating content, you’re not missing out - in fact, your immersion in the experience is enriched. Professor Barasch’s research goes counter to the prevailing narrative that ‘being on your phone’ reduces your experience. This episode offers practical strategies for both Marketers and Content Creators who hope to make deeper and more meaningful connections between consumer and brands... plus a few tips for them to elevate their game. cliffcentral.com
10/8/2020 • 40 minutes, 47 seconds
Behavioural Design: Designing Change
Timothy Maurice speaks to Amy Bucher, PhD about her book 'Engaged: Designing for Behaviour Change', and they explore 5 key insights into behavioural psychology - Ability blockers, Designing for Growth, Connection, Change and Designing for your Future Self. Amy is VP of Behaviour Change Design at Mad Pow, a design agency in Boston, Massachusetts... which strives to improve health and wellness. cliffcentral.com
9/30/2020 • 42 minutes, 7 seconds
A Neuroscience Professor’s Brain Power Short Course (Part 3 of 3)
Timothy Maurice interviews MIT Neuroscience Professor, Dr Tara Swart in a 3-part Brain Power series to help you get more out of your brain and apply the latest brain research to your personal brand and leadership journey. In this final episode, they share 5 simple strategies to boost your brain. Dr Swart is the author of best selling books, 'Neuroscience for Leadership' and 'The Source'. You will learn how to re-wire your brain, how to boost memory recall, be more creative and ultimately lead at a higher level. cliffcentral.com
9/23/2020 • 46 minutes, 8 seconds
A Neuroscience Professor’s Brain Power Short Course (Part 2 of 3)
In part 2 of this series, Timothy Maurice brings back MIT Neuroscience Professor, Dr Tara Swart, as she shares research and insight into subjects ranging from navigating diversity... to channeling your brain power during uncertain times. Dr Swart is a Neuroscientist and the author of bestselling books ‘Neuroscience for Leadership’ and ‘The Source’. cliffcentral.com
9/16/2020 • 12 minutes, 50 seconds
A Neuroscience Professor’s Brain Power Short Course (Part 1 of 3)
Timothy Maurice interviews MIT Neuroscience Professor, Dr Tara Swart, in a 3-part Brain Power series to offer you a simple short course to help you get more out of your brain, and apply the latest brain research to your personal brand and leadership journey. Dr Swart is the author of the best selling books, ‘Neuroscience for Leadership’ and ‘The Source’. You will learn how to rewire your brain, how to boost memory recall, be more creative, and ultimately lead at a higher level. cliffcentral.com
9/10/2020 • 14 minutes
An MIT Professor on your LinkedIN strategy
Timothy Maurice speaks to Ben Shields, Professor of Managerial Communications at MIT, and author of 'Persuasion in Networked Culture', about the power of persuasion and the strategic use of social media... plus the importance of having a targeted, practical plan on LinkedIN. cliffcentral.com
9/2/2020 • 10 minutes, 55 seconds
Is the Female Orgasm linked to Gender Equality?
Timothy Maurice speaks to Pleasure Activist Tamar Goren about how power and patriarchal systems have attempted to stifle female pleasure, and how women can free themselves to pursue their most equal and sexually liberated selves. This conversation is deeply tied to gender equality, and you’ll discover both how the system has locked you out of your own right to pleasure, as well as how you can unlock an orgasmic dimension of you that you may not have been able to access before. cliffcentral.com
8/27/2020 • 53 minutes, 1 second
Educating your 13-year-old Mind
Timothy Maurice asks a neuroscientist, bank CEO, student and women from all walks of life to go into the mind of their 13-year-old self, and share what they’ve learned. Your brain is influenced by its experiences and the patterns carved from youth, but you can rewire your brain to chart the next chapter of your life. It's helpful to look back and speak to your younger self in order to look forward. cliffcentral.com
8/19/2020 • 15 minutes, 17 seconds
An Erotic Masseuse on Male Psychology
Timothy Maurice interviews a sex worker named Princess, who performs erotic massages but also studies psychology. They explore how she got into the industry of giving sensual or happy ending massages, and she shares what she has learned about male psychology and human behaviour. She also offers advice to any young women considering sex work as a career. On many levels, Princess represents that space between what’s known in behavioural science as Stated Preference versus Revealed Preferences. cliffcentral.com
8/12/2020 • 27 minutes, 51 seconds
A Biologist explains how your Brain deceives
Timothy speaks to Erik Vance, a Biologist and award-winning science journalist who has written for The New York Times, Scientific American and National Geographic. They explore the biological basis of expectation, and share how you can use this understanding to integrate it into your personal branding and organisational brand leadership strategy. Erik is the author of the best-selling book, ‘Suggestible YOU: The Curious Science of your Brain’s ability to Deceive, Transform and Heal‘. cliffcentral.com
7/30/2020 • 44 minutes, 1 second
Spending time with Nelson Mandela
Timothy shares what he learned from being in a relationship with a family member of Nelson Mandela for 10 years. He unpacks 7 key lessons he observed from ‘Brand Mandela’ that you can apply to your life to make a difference in your personal leadership style as well as to impact your community. cliffcentral.com
7/23/2020 • 14 minutes, 32 seconds
A Neurologist’s Tips for an Elite Brain
Timothy Maurice reconnects with neurologist, Dr Kirti Ranchod, for a follow-up conversation exploring how to position your brain for elite mental performance. Make sure you go back and listen to the previous episode if you haven't yet. Timothy also shares a behavioural science concept called second brain design. cliffcentral.com
7/16/2020 • 15 minutes, 53 seconds
Brain Boosting Tips from a Neurologist
Timothy Maurice speaks to neurologist, Dr Kirti Ranchod, about 3 simple ways to boost your brain to create more capacity, by incorporating the beauty of the arts and nature into your life. Dr Ranchod is an Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health, Global Brain Health Institute. cliffcentral.com
7/9/2020 • 28 minutes, 3 seconds
A Conversation with Jeff Bezos & Elon Musk
Timothy Maurice cleverly engages the minds of Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk, by having actors read their quotes from their public statements - in order to understand how these iconic entrepreneurs think critically to grow their businesses, their wealth, as well as how they impact society. cliffcentral.com
7/1/2020 • 10 minutes, 18 seconds
Connecting the Brain’s Dots
Timothy Maurice explores a concept called Patternicity, or the brain’s pattern recognition capacity. He speaks to award-winning TV host and mega influencer Ayanda Thabethe about her tweet that went viral about the value of starting from the bottom and connecting the dots along the way. In this episode you’ll learn the importance of association learning and the power of patterns, as well as being inspired by Ayanda’s personal story. cliffcentral.com
6/25/2020 • 23 minutes, 37 seconds
An Influence Chat with Steve Harvey
Timothy Maurice shares a '5 Key Idea Influence Conversation' with Steve Harvey and his wife Marjorie Harvey. They explore social impact, heritage, relationships, partnerships and legacy. As you go about building your influence, these key pillars will be vital. The original conversation aired on CNBC Africa. cliffcentral.com
6/17/2020 • 12 minutes, 51 seconds
Strategies for more Privilege
Timothy Maurice explores the evolutionary psychology of privilege, and why we are naturally inclined to desire it. He also offers 7 strategies to gain more access to it within your key stakeholder network. cliffcentral.com
6/11/2020 • 11 minutes, 26 seconds
America: A Lesson in Behavioural Design
Timothy Maurice shares one major behavioural design lesson that individuals, leaders and governments can learn from how America is going about its social goals wrong. This episode is for people who want to use the behavioural design to implement change in their home, workplace and society. This promises to be a perspective that needs to be heard and does not point the finger at any group, but seeks to offer a tangible solution that addresses deeply rooted psychological challenges that prevent social and professional progress. cliffcentral.com
6/2/2020 • 10 minutes, 23 seconds
The Neuroscience of Action Boards
Timothy Maurice speaks with Neuroscientist and Senior Lecturer at MIT, Dr Tara Swart, about her latest book, The Source, which explores the science of the Law of Attraction and what she terms Action Boards, commonly known as Vision Boards. Her book has been translated into more than 30 languages. Dr Swart unpacks why developing action boards can be so powerful in this moment in history. cliffcentral.com
5/26/2020 • 34 minutes, 4 seconds
Touch, An Essential
Timothy Maurice explores the science of touch with his friend Rafique Symonette - an entrepreneur living in the Bahamas, operating in the tourism business... who happens to also be quarantining alone. They discuss the role of touch in a lockdown, with little to no touch - and a few hacks to survive a life with reduced contact. cliffcentral.com
5/14/2020 • 24 minutes, 49 seconds
All the World's a Stage
Timothy Maurice interviews actress Angela Sithole and leadership consultant Raquel Brown from Hollywood, California about how to take on this new stage the world has presented us by owning whatever role you decide to play. It's all about the art of choosing and accepting a role in your personal and professional life. cliffcentral.com
5/6/2020 • 38 minutes, 2 seconds
More or Less
The pandemic has inspired people to rethink what they want more of, and what they need less of in their lives. Our consumer behaviour patterns had already begun to change in what has been called the 'dematerialisation of consumption'. Timothy Maurice unpacks this, and reaches out to his network to find out how people's consumption desires are shifting. cliffcentral.com
4/29/2020 • 15 minutes, 32 seconds
The Science of Dressing in Quarantine
Timothy Maurice explores how clothing impacts our psychology in a concept called Enclothed Cognition, and why even in quarantine, your style matters. He reached out to listeners and they shared what they’re wearing while working from home. cliffcentral.com
4/14/2020 • 14 minutes, 23 seconds
The Psychology of a Pornstar
Timothy Maurice stumbled on an interview with an educated, gender equality fighting pornstar named Angela White. He became fascinated by her women’s equality research, and wanted to share what he learned about the mindset of a successful pornstar! cliffcentral.com
4/3/2020 • 10 minutes, 20 seconds
Happiness in the Brain
Timothy Maurice hit the streets and asked over 100 people if they are happy. He also solicited voice notes from around the world about happiness. Along with the insights he gathers from people on the street, he shares the latest research about the science of happiness... with the hopes that you will challenge and evolve your definition of what it means to be happy as the world becomes increasingly complex. cliffcentral.com
3/4/2020 • 20 minutes, 14 seconds
The Art of Connecting Mind & Body
Timothy Maurice sits down with Martial Arts teacher Warren Ho to unpack the power of connecting your mind and body, and why gaining mastery over your body can transform how you lead and navigate in society. cliffcentral.com
2/26/2020 • 27 minutes, 41 seconds
Leading American Entrepreneur Series: Part 2
Timothy Maurice interviews Rob Braiman in part 2 of the American entrepreneurs series - exploring the lessons and the mindset of entrepreneurs who are leading in volatile and challenging economic conditions. Braiman is the founder of Cogent Analytics, a management consulting firm that three years in a row has made the top 10 fastest growing businesses in his category on INC’s 500 and 5000 list. He opens up about his mindset and focus in leading a business that's helping small businesses across many states in America. cliffcentral.com
2/12/2020 • 24 minutes, 17 seconds
Leading American Entrepreneur Series: Part 1
Timothy Maurice interviews two leading entrepreneurs in America who come from vastly different backgrounds and eras, but both built multi-million dollar businesses after overcoming extreme odds. In this first episode, you’ll meet Joe Dudley Sr., the iconic 82-year-old entrepreneur who became a household name in America for building a black haircare products business (he was even interviewed in Chris Rock’s movie, Good Hair). Dudley shares his passion and conviction, and why he refused to sell his business for millions of dollars... opting to stay focused on ensuring the business continues to stay focused on empowering others. cliffcentral.com
2/11/2020 • 11 minutes, 26 seconds
Behavioural Science Expert, Rory Sutherland
Timothy Maurice speaks to Rory Sutherland, the Executive Creative Director and Vice Chairman of Ogilvy Group UK, where he spearheads the Behavioural Science Division, Ogilvy Change. He’s the author of 'Alchemy, The Surprising Power of Ideas that Don’t Make Sense'. The conversation explores the magic in human behaviour, and why if we hope to move people and create better solutions to solve problems, we have to see a layer beyond standard logic to understand how to connect with people. This episode is vital listening to anyone curious about why people do what they do! cliffcentral.com
2/7/2020 • 48 minutes, 41 seconds
Beyond Kobe: How We Use People We Don't Know
We channel people, from celebs to celebrated social media people we’ve never met for a number of reasons - the concept of channeling others in a one-sided relationship is called Parasocial Relationships. Beyond the basketball community, people channeled Kobe Bryant for many reasons, some not so positive. Listen as Timothy Maurice shares the psychology of why many channeled Kobe, and how you should interrogate who you channel. cliffcentral.com
1/31/2020 • 14 minutes, 32 seconds
Hacking your Brain & Fertility potential
Timothy Maurice sits down with Australian Bio Hacker, Speaker and Human Potential thought leader, James Yates, to explore how he and his partner changed their lives to defy the odds to not only boost their health and brain power, but also how they had a baby despite doctors saying they couldn’t - by simply changing their lifestyle. cliffcentral.com
10/1/2019 • 35 minutes, 17 seconds
The Power of Human Capital: Part 2 of 2
In part two of The Power of Human Capital Series, Timothy Maurice Webster continues his insights and learning mission by interviewing more global Duke CE thought leaders, South African human capital thought leaders, partners in the Million Young Minds Project and the conference host - Sharmla Chetty, Duke CE’s President, Global MD, Europe and Africa.
Part two features:
Ed Barrows, Managing Director, Designing & Delivering programs for global clients (1min 14secs)
Wendy Y. Feher, Advisory and Client Programming, London (5min 56secs)
Beth Ahlering, Managing Director, London (10min 27secs)
Nkanyiso Dlamini, William Mpofu... Co-Founders e-Mfundi, MillionYoungMinds (13min 22secs)
Veona Watson, Nedbank, Executive Head HR Strategy for Group Finance Cluster (20min 10secs)
Sharmla Chetty, President & Head of Europe & Africa (22min 56secs)
Thato Belang, Duke, Program Director, South Africa (28min 33secs)
Sandra Da Mata, MultiChoice, South Africa (29min 30secs) cliffcentral.com
7/22/2019 • 30 minutes, 46 seconds
The Power of Human Capital: Part 1 of 2
A two-part series exploring the future of human capital, pioneered by and in collaboration with CliffCentral.com and Duke CE. With Brain & Brand author, Timothy Maurice Webster as host, this series seeks to uncover through Duke CE’s leadership lens, what it will take for leaders to thrive in a complex era where artificial intelligence and humans occupy the same leadership space. You’ll hear from Duke CE thought leaders from around the world, as well as South Africa’s top HR talent - along with a number of surprises from talented executives about their plan to apply the human-centric leadership learning. The conversations were hosted at the 2nd Davos of Human Capital Conference.
Part one features:
Adam Kingl, Duke CE Europe (2min 23secs)
Jeremy Kourdi, Duke CE London (13min 53secs)
John A. Davis, Regional Director for Duke CE Asia (18min 10secs)
Conference delegates- (23min 14secs)
Mbali Magudulela, Sibanye Still Water (28min 58secs)
Anne-Valerie Corboz- Managing Director Education, Asia (Design Thinking/SHIFT) (30min 13secs) cliffcentral.com
7/22/2019 • 40 minutes, 39 seconds
Hundreds of South Africans share their Political Hopes
Drawing on his research around what’s required for the brain to operate at its highest level, Timothy asks South Africans which political party will best position them to live their goals and dreams. From a Neuroscience perspective, the brain requires what’s termed ‘Total Reliable Resources’ in order to operate at its full peak. Essentially, the political party in charge is a critical resource that can provide an environment for your brain to thrive. Hear South Africans from all walks of life open up about their hopes and dreams! cliffcentral.com
3/8/2019 • 20 minutes, 21 seconds
An Untold Success Blueprint
In this bonus episode, Timothy shares the untold story of how Naomi Osaka’s father, Leonard Francois, used a special blueprint to make his daughter the number one tennis star in the world. cliffcentral.com
2/20/2019 • 9 minutes, 50 seconds
What Is The Most Important Thing You Know?
Timothy asks people from around the world a simple question - what is the most important thing they know. cliffcentral.com
1/23/2019 • 9 minutes, 41 seconds
Architecture & A Nation’s Identity
Timothy Maurice sits down with architect Themba Mekwa to discuss the role of architecture in carving a nation’s identity. They also discuss what’s more important - architecture or music. cliffcentral.com
12/11/2018 • 20 minutes, 59 seconds
My Beyonce Kiss & Success Questions
Timothy Maurice shares a story about meeting Beyonce, and the power of shifting the type of questions you ask - especially the questions you ask yourself. cliffcentral.com
12/4/2018 • 5 minutes, 16 seconds
Freeing Your Mind from Others' Pain
Timothy shares a story about how his father would not let him cut his hair when he was a teenager, and how this impacted his life. The ability to free yourself from others' pain by reconciling issues that were transferred on to you by a parent, family member, friend, colleague or anyone important to you, is vital to experiencing your highest and most liberated and creative self. cliffcentral.com
11/28/2018 • 10 minutes, 17 seconds
What Gratitude Does to Your Brain
Timothy explores how the brain and immune system are boosted by gratitude, and he conducts a social experiment with his friends and colleagues to test the gratitude effect. The voice notes come from people in 4 different countries. With Black Friday and Thanksgiving looming, this is a special thanksgiving episode! cliffcentral.com
11/20/2018 • 12 minutes, 20 seconds
Dreaming after getting Knocked Down
Timothy Maurice shares a story about an inspiring entrepreneur, Caitlin Rolle - a young woman who started a business while sick in bed, unable to move and how being knocked down may be the best thing to happen for your brain and body. Music produced by ‘Party in the Weekend’. cliffcentral.com
11/13/2018 • 10 minutes, 2 seconds
Working Out Your Two Brains
Timothy Maurice explores how we have a brain in our head and one below the neck - in our body. He speaks to celebrated Personal Trainer Mapule Ndlovu about her Mind Body philosophy, which she calls the Mapule Effect. cliffcentral.com
11/6/2018 • 8 minutes, 7 seconds
What People in New York think of South Africa
Timothy Maurice goes onto the streets of New York City to find out what people think about the brand South Africa. He is ignored and cursed at, but ultimately hears from people around the world... and the implications to South Africa’s bottom line are extraordinary! cliffcentral.com
10/30/2018 • 9 minutes, 47 seconds
An Orphan meets Jewish Excellence
Timothy Maurice shares a story about a 10-year-old orphan who is now about to graduate and stands at a crossroads, having to make a decision about whether to accept an offer from a brand pioneered by Jewish Excellence. As a mentee of Timothy’s, he shares the story of how they met and his understanding of Jewish culture. cliffcentral.com
10/16/2018 • 9 minutes, 58 seconds
Personal Brand Influence
Timothy Maurice catches up with rising YouTube and Instagram star Nadia Jaftha to learn about the creative process and mindset that has gone into her building her red hot personal brand influencer buzz. cliffcentral.com
10/9/2018 • 22 minutes, 19 seconds
The Science of Self
Timothy Maurice is interviewed by Gareth Cliff about the social impact of social media, as well as diversity and inclusion. cliffcentral.com
10/2/2018 • 49 minutes, 15 seconds
The Mind of a Property Investor
Timothy interviews Property Coach Carlo Mariani about the power of having the right mindset and navigating property investment decisions, during the land expropriation era. Mariani also shares why he decided to survey and research how general consumers feel about the current property climate. cliffcentral.com
9/25/2018 • 18 minutes, 26 seconds
How I Overcame my Anger with Afrikaans
Timothy Maurice explores the neuroscience of diversity and inclusion. cliffcentral.com
9/18/2018 • 12 minutes, 47 seconds
What I’ve Learned as an American moving to South Africa
Timothy Maurice shares 5 lessons he’s learned as an American living in South Africa. cliffcentral.com
9/11/2018 • 8 minutes, 55 seconds
Timothy wants to hear from you!
Timothy pauses from the rat race to engage you and hear your thoughts about the show. He is eager to have you email him answers to questions in today’s show. cliffcentral.com
9/4/2018 • 2 minutes, 29 seconds
The Mind’s Mountains
Timothy Maurice speaks to an inspiring young Allan Gray professional about what she learned about building her personal brand from climbing Mt. Everest. cliffcentral.com
8/28/2018 • 19 minutes, 35 seconds
What are you Learning about Women during Women’s Month?
Timothy shares his thoughts about what he is learning and wants to know what you are learning. He also shares one of his favourite episodes from earlier in the year. cliffcentral.com
8/22/2018 • 44 minutes, 56 seconds
From a Farm to PhD, A Higher Self Conversation
This is a conversation between leading Design Thinking author and Thought Leader Dr Puleng Makhoalibe, and Higher Self Coach Mothepa Masina. Instead of me having an interview with a woman, I wanted to bring you two inspired women. They recorded this conversation as part of Mothepa’s larger work to interview leading thinkers for her Higher Self coaching platform. These two women have built themselves up from humble beginnings to revolutionise thinking in their industries. cliffcentral.com
8/14/2018 • 9 minutes, 53 seconds
Women Educating Their 13-Year-Old Selves
Timothy put out a call to women from every race and background, from CEO to unemployed, to share what they would tell their 13 year old self about becoming a woman. The voice notes are gripping - enjoy this special episode! cliffcentral.com
8/8/2018 • 11 minutes
Time for a Personal Brand Check-Up
Timothy shares 9 questions for your personal brand audit and check-up that will help you connect with your consumers, but more importantly, ensure you are not trapped in an old version of yourself. cliffcentral.com
7/31/2018 • 5 minutes, 21 seconds
The Mandela Effect
Timothy shares a story about watching the 2007 Rugby World Cup while sitting next to Nelson Mandela. He also revisits an episode about what we can learn from Madiba in this 100th Birthday Commemoration episode. cliffcentral.com