Essential Skills for Humaning Podcast

A Life That Fits: Designing Around Being Human

In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, Christina Eanes and Lori Muhstein explore what it really means to design a life that fits—one built around being human, not superhuman. As Christina prepares to release the second edition of The Secret to Super Productivity, she shares the core truth behind the system: productivity was never about doing more in less time; it was about managing energy, not time. Together, they challenge machine-based productivity myths and reframe burnout, inconsistency, and overwhelm as signs of misaligned systems, not personal failure.
The conversation focuses on productivity, habits, and change through a life-design lens, showing how energy-first work, system-based habits, and compassionate design drive sustainable progress in work, relationships, and health. This episode is an invitation to stop forcing yourself to fit broken systems and start building a life that works with you. Because you are not broken. You are human. And when you design for that, everything changes.
For more info about Christina and her company, Eanes Training, visit EanesTraining.com.

Mindshifting: Conflict and Collaboration with Mitch Weisburgh

In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, Christina Eanes sits down with educator and collaboration expert Mitch Weisburgh to explore how conflict, when handled well, can catalyze stronger collaboration. Together, they unpack the five modes of conflict and examine practical, human-centered tools drawn from motivational interviewing and strengths-based feedback to help listeners navigate tension with clarity and respect. Whether you’re managing disagreement at work or in everyday life, this conversation offers actionable insights to reduce defensiveness, improve dialogue, and find shared solutions that move people forward.
If you’d like to learn more about Mitch, visit his website at MindShiftingwithMitch.com. For a free download on the strengths-based feedback Mitch mentions, visit https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/u7x9odkcfzx12mxf0zdiv/Strengths-Based-Feedback-Final.pdf?rlkey=a8kiccwb9yfp1eq8qcfs082n6&dl=0
For more info about Christina and her company, Eanes Training, visit EanesTraining.com.

You Said It, But Did They Hear It?

We’ve all been there; you explain something clearly (or so you think), only to realize later that it completely missed the mark. In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, Christina Eanes and co-host Lori Muhlstein unpack a powerful truth: influence, connection, and leadership don’t come from what we intend to say, but from what others actually understand.
Together, they explore why good intentions often fall short, how assumptions undermine communication, and what it really means to put effort into being understood. Through real-life examples and practical insights, this conversation challenges listeners to rethink how they explain ideas, give feedback, set boundaries, and navigate everyday conversations: at work, at home, and everywhere in between.
If you’ve ever thought, “That’s not what I meant,” this episode will help you learn how to say it so it actually lands.
For more info about Christina and her company, Eanes Training, visit EanesTraining.com.

The Infinity Within with Kris Land

In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, host Christina Eanes interviews Kris Land, author of Infinity Within: Break Through Fear, Trust Your Inner Power, and Create a Life That Reflects Who You Truly Are. Together, they explore how fear quietly limits our choices, how to reconnect with inner wisdom, and what it takes to live and lead authentically. Through honest conversation and practical insight, this episode invites listeners to move beyond self-doubt, trust themselves more deeply, and intentionally design a life aligned with who they truly are, at work and beyond.
If you’d like to learn more about Kris visit his website at KrisLand.com.
For more info about Christina and her company, Eanes Training, visit EanesTraining.com.

What Makes Influencers Influence?

Why do some people’s ideas gain traction while others, just as good, get ignored? In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, Christina Eanes and her co-host Lori Muhlstein explore what actually makes influence work in everyday workplace interactions.
Drawing on well-known principles of persuasion, this conversation explains how trust, credibility, consistency, and connection shape whether people say “yes,” lean in, or tune out. You’ll learn why influence isn’t about titles or charisma, how ethical persuasion shows up in meetings and collaborations, and what small shifts can dramatically increase your impact at work.
Whether you’re pitching an idea, navigating change, giving feedback, or trying to gain buy-in without authority, this episode will help you understand what makes influence effective, and how to use it with intention and integrity.
For more info about Christina and her company, Eanes Training, visit EanesTraining.com.

The Priority Living Framework with Bill Goodwin

In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning Podcast, host Christina Eanes, former FBI violent crime analyst and workforce development expert, sits down with Bill Goodwin, author of Priority Living and founder of the Priority Living Framework. Together, they explore how intentionally aligning daily choices with what matters most can reduce overwhelm, increase clarity, and drive meaningful results at work and in life. Listeners will gain practical insights on moving from reactive busyness to purposeful action by living and leading by priority, not pressure.
If you’d like to learn more about Bill, visit his website at PriorityLivingBook.com.
For more info about Christina and her company, Eanes Training, visit EanesTraining.com.

Humaning Forward: Essential Lessons from 2025

In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, host Christina Eanes, a workforce development expert, looks back on the year and unpacks the essential lessons that help us grow both personally and professionally. From navigating tough conversations and building emotional resilience to strengthening relationships and creating more intentional habits, Christina explores the themes that shaped the year and the skills that matter most for thriving as a human at work and in life. You’ll gain insights on how to carry forward what worked, let go of what didn’t, and step into the new year with more clarity, energy, and purpose. Packed with actionable strategies and thoughtful reflection prompts, this episode gives you a powerful framework for closing the year with intention and beginning the next one with renewed focus.
For more info about Christina and her company, Eanes Training, visit EanesTraining.com.

The Pursuit of Time and Money with Dr. Sharon Spano

In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, workforce development expert Christina Eanes sits down with Dr. Sharon Spano, author, executive coach, and podcast host dedicated to helping high-impact leaders break through the hidden barriers that limit their success and fulfillment. Drawing on her extensive research and coaching experience, Sharon shares powerful insights from her book, Time and Money: Step into Radical Abundance and Discover the Secret to a Meaningful, Prosperous Life. Together, Christina and Sharon explore how our unconscious beliefs about time and money shape our choices, influence our sense of worth, and ultimately determine the level of abundance we experience. Listeners will discover practical strategies to shift from scarcity to sufficiency, align their values with their goals, and redefine what true prosperity means, both personally and professionally.
If you’d like to learn more about Sharon visit her website at SharonSpano.com or SharonSpano.com/EssentialSkills.
For more info about Christina and her company, Eanes Training, visit EanesTraining.com.

Speaking Successfully Under Pressure with Lori Muhlstein

In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, guest host Lori Muhlstein, Eanes Training instructor and seasoned improv performer, dives into how to stay clear, confident, and composed when you’re put on the spot. She explains why our brains freeze under pressure and shares practical strategies to manage the moment, including using the pause, relying on simple thinking frameworks, and calming your nervous system so you can respond with clarity. With real-world scenarios and actionable tips, Lori shows how speaking effectively under pressure is a skill anyone can learn, and a powerful way to strengthen credibility and executive presence.
For more info about Lori or Eanes Training, visit EanesTraining.com.

MindShifting: Breaking Survival Patterns with Mitch Weisburgh

In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, workforce development expert Christina Eanes interviews Mitch Weisburgh, educator, author, and speaker who has dedicated decades to helping individuals and organizations unlock their full potential. Mitch brings his deep experience in learning design, leadership, and human behavior to explore how people often become trapped by their own limiting beliefs and habitual thought patterns. He introduces the concept of a “mindshift,” a transformative change in how we perceive ourselves and the world around us, that enables growth, creativity, and resilience. Through their conversation, listeners will discover practical strategies to recognize when they’re stuck, challenge the stories that hold them back, and intentionally create new ways of thinking that open doors to greater performance, fulfillment, and impact.
If you’d like to learn more about Mitch, visit his website at MindShiftingwithMitch.com.
For more info about Christina and her company, Eanes Training, visit EanesTraining.com.