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Perspective Shift with Dr. Robyne

Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe

Perspective Shift with Dr. Robyne is a weekly podcast for curious people who want to think more clearly about the things that matter most. Each episode explores one idea, one conversation, or one perspective that helps us make better sense of work, relationships, leadership, parenting, stress, hope, and the beautifully messy business of being human.

This isn't a podcast about quick fixes or easy answers. It's about slowing down long enough to see something differently.

My hope is simple.

That every episode leaves you with one just-in-time perspective.

Because sometimes that's all it takes to change everything.

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  • 24 episodes
  • weekly
  • Avg 40 min
  • English

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  • S2 · E86
    April 22 · 38 min

    Imagining What Could Go Right with Melanie Deziel

    In today’s episode, Dr. Robyne sits down with Melanie Deziel, a Creative Systems Architect, author, keynote speaker, and award-winning branded content creator, for a conversation on unlocking creativity and deepening self-understanding in all areas of life. Together, they explore how our systems and environments can stifle or support creative thinking, why the best ideas rarely happen at boardroom tables, and the importance of intentional spaciousness in our days to think, wonder, and reflect. They also talk about how the very imagination that fuels our worries and catastrophizing can just as powerfully be used to envision positive possibilities. Melanie also shares her experience of being diagnosed with autism in adulthood, the clarity it brought, and the freedom that comes from understanding and accommodating how your mind works, and from meeting yourself with grace. *** If you’re ready to show up for your work, your people, and yourself in a genuinely well way, come hang out, learn, and build better days inside Dr. Robyne's Good Day by Design Community. Founding Member pricing is available for a limited time. Visit: https://drrobyne.ca/membership/ Additional Resources: The Content Fuel Framework by Melanie Deziel Prove It by Melanie Deziel Creative Constructs Newsletter Late Diagnosed Diaries Newsletter Connect with Melanie: Website: https://www.melaniedeziel.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/meldeziel LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/melaniedeziel Connect with Dr. Robyne: Website: https://drrobyne.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_robynehd/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrobynehd/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr_robynehd Newsletter: https://drrobyne.ca/newsletter/ Disclaimer

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  • S2 · E85
    April 15 · 39 min

    What Happens When We Ask Better Questions with Phil M Jones

    In this episode of Life by Design, Dr. Robyne welcomes Phil M Jones, a globally recognized expert on influence, persuasion, and communication, and author of Exactly What to Say®. Together, they explore the true nature of sales, challenging stereotypes and outdated tactics, and reframing it as the art of helping people move from where they are to where they want to be. Phil shares how asking the right questions and seeking useful truth can build deeper relationships and align solutions with people’s real needs, whether you’re selling a product, pitching a service, or coaching. Plus, the value of business education, learning in the classroom versus the real world, and why being able to confidently recommend against yourself can be just as important as recommending for yourself. If you’ve ever felt uneasy about selling or want to build a life and business rooted in service and authenticity, this episode will equip you with the strategies and perspective shifts to transform your impact and sell and serve with integrity. *** If you’re ready to show up for your work, your people, and yourself in a genuinely well way, come hang out, learn, and build better days inside Dr. Robyne's Good Day by Design Community. Founding Member pricing is available for a limited time. Visit: https://drrobyne.ca/membership/ Additional Resources: Exactly What to Say by Phil M Jones They Ask, You Answer by Marcus Sheridan Connect with Phil: Website: https://philmjones.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/philmjonesuk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philmjones/ Connect with Dr. Robyne: Website: https://drrobyne.ca/ Community: https://drrobyne.ca/membership/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_robynehd/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrobynehd/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr_robynehd Newsletter: https://drrobyne.ca/newsletter/ Disclaimer

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  • S2 · E84
    April 8 · 38 min

    Becoming Who You Want to Be with Brian Ford

    Today on Life by Design, behavior change expert Brian Ford joins Dr. Robyne for a conversation about the realities behind personal development and how we truly transform our lives. They explore why consuming self-help content leads to little change without consistent action, how setting clear standards, rather than relying on lofty goals alone, can help close the gap between intention and behavior, and how self-sabotage often shows up in subtle ways. Together, they highlight the importance of recognizing your impulses, adapting commitments to match your capacity, and practicing honest self-reflection so you can build consistency, strengthen self-trust, and reinforce the identity you want to embody. If you’ve ever felt stuck between who you are and who you want to become, this episode will give you the clarity and tools to help you create lasting change. Additional Resources: Brian's Podcast – Self Improvement Daily Dr. Robyne on Self Improvement Daily The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy For Purpose Foundation 21 Day Super Habits Challenge (Starts April 13th) Connect with Brian: Website: https://www.selfimprovementdailytips.com/ Instagram: @bford.purpose LinkedIn: Brian Ford Connect with Dr. Robyne: Website: https://drrobyne.ca/ Instagram: @dr_robynehd LinkedIn: drrobynehd YouTube: @dr_robynehd Newsletter: https://drrobyne.ca/newsletter/ Disclaimer

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  • S2 · E83
    April 1 · 44 min

    The One Thing Holding You Back the Most with Dr. Andy Galpin

    On this episode of Life by Design, Dr. Robyne is joined by human performance scientist Dr. Andy Galpin for an insightful and actionable conversation about managing well-being and pursuing health goals, especially when navigating stressful, demanding seasons. From deciding your priorities ahead of time and identifying your biggest anchor to understanding the power of prioritizing one thing or going all in, Dr. Andy shares practical wisdom and real-world examples to help you focus on what truly moves the needle and confidently let go of what is no longer serving you. They also explore when tools like wearables are helpful versus when they add more noise than value, along with practical advice for parents, coaches, and those supporting young athletes during peak season. Whether you’re feeling under-resourced, overwhelmed by information, or unsure where to start improving your well-being, this conversation is a reminder that clarity reduces friction, and that doing one thing well, consistently, can create meaningful change over time. Additional Resources: Dr. Andy’s Podcast – Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin Dr. Andy’s Newsletter – The Catalyst Everything You Want Is on the Other Side of Hard by Ken Rideout The ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan Connect with Dr. Andy: Website: https://www.andygalpin.com/ Instagram: @drandygalpin LinkedIn: Andy Galpin YouTube: @drandygalpin Connect with Dr. Robyne: Website: https://drrobyne.ca/ Instagram: @dr_robynehd LinkedIn: drrobynehd YouTube: @dr_robynehd Newsletter: https://drrobyne.ca/newsletter/ Disclaimer

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