What if consistency isn’t about willpower but about design? In this special crossover episode, Angela flips seats and becomes the guest. Interviewed by Kevin Joseph from the Lekker Network, I unpack how small, deliberate system changes can unlock unstoppable performance in individuals, teams, and entire organizations. Angela shares her journey from health and neuroscience to behavioral science and leadership transformation, and the practical insights that help people s...

Feeling stuck while juggling big, messy goals? We’ve all been there. Today we talk about a simple, coaching-proof, reliable way to turn overwhelm into motion: after years of coaching complex client cases, one thing never fails - oversimplification outperforms overcomplication when you need momentum and progress. You’ll hear practical examples across domains: a single rule that quietly drives weight loss, a daily recognition habit that nudges culture toward engagement, and a no‑...

Most teams, people and companies don’t have a motivation problem - they have a design problem. In this episode I sit down with Ricardo Lopes Costa, founder and CTO of Funifier from Brazil and the author of "The Fantastic Engagement Factory: how to motivate people on a large scale with gamification". We uncover how gamification, psychology, and smart feedback loops can turn apathetic workflows into performance engines people actually want to use. Ricardo’s company, Funifier, has worked with ...

Habits don’t fail you because you’re weak. They fail because they’re stuck in the wrong place. Let me explain... Today we unpack a simple, powerful rule for consistency: put each habit where it naturally fits your life so it stops feeling like work. Think of your day like a kitchen - your daily coffee maker sits by the water and the mugs, not in the back of a cabinet. Your routines deserve the same thoughtful placement. Years of wee...

Big goals shouldn’t feel like hauling a suitcase of rocks up a hill. We’re talking about how ambitious people accidentally strap on extra weight with the wrong scorecard - chasing outcomes, timelines, and approval - when the real leverage lives in daily process, commitment to daily work, clear systems, and consistent action. Today, I'm walking you through a practical high-performance exercise that reframes control, so you can stop measuring what you don’t own and start optimizing the inputs y...

In this special episode of Change Wired, I sit down with Claude Silver, the world’s first Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX, to celebrate the launch of her new book, Be Yourself at Work: The Groundbreaking Power of Showing Up, Standing Out, and Leading from the Heart. Together, Angela and Claude unpack how to build cultures of belonging -where people don’t just fit in, they flourish. 🔑 Episode Highlights Why “fitting in” is outdated and how belonging unlocks performance. Claude explains t...

When a tough week whispers “You’re a failure,” what do you do next? We dig into a fast, 4-question CBT flow that turns harsh self-talk into a clear plan you can act on in minutes feeling confident, empowered, hopeful and motivated again - we demo a custom Self-Talk Trainer that guides the process and exports a one-page PDF you can use as a mental training log. We start with a core premise: thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are linked, and high performers are often tri...

Ready for a life boost that doesn’t require another app, hack, or supplement? Today we unpack why sleep is the hidden engine behind emotional stability, sharper decisions, and real learning, and how a few consistent habits can transform your days by fixing your nights. We start with the brain, how chronic restriction (yes, even 1-2h a night) quietly erodes attention, working memory, processing speed, and reasoning. If you lead teams, negotiate deals, parent, or simply wan...

Ever notice how big goals melt into "some day land" when the day gets messy? On today's episode we break down a simple, evidence-backed tool that turns “I should” into “I did,” replacing fragile motivation with clear cues and automatic actions. Instead of relying on willpower, we show how to script your behavior like software: a specific trigger, a concrete next step, and a defined finish line that delivers a quick reward your brain actually remembers. Who does what, whe...

What if feeling your best days weren’t random at all but designed by what you did over the past 3 days? We break down a simple, repeatable system to engineer energy, calm focus, and confident decisions by auditing the last 72 hours of sleep, food, movement, people, media, and thought patterns. Instead of chasing motivation, we build fertile “soil” so your potential has a fair shot to grow and your good choices become the default, not the exception. Along the way, I sh...

Growth doesn’t vanish because we lack motivation; it stalls because we never gave it a place to live on our calendar. Today we dig into the most unglamorous yet powerful practice that top coaching schools use to build mastery: making the time. I share how small, protected commitments beat bursts of inspiration every time. We walk through concrete examples - from a daily 30-minute fitness slot that compounds strength, to relationship check-ins that turn int...

What if optimism isn’t personality but practice? And what if it's the best practice to unlock your full potential? We dive into a simple, repeatable way to build a more optimistic outlook—without fluff, forced positivity, or ignoring reality. Think of it like strength training for your mindset: small, consistent reps that shift how you see options, make decisions, and take action. Along the way, we connect the dots between optimism and procrastination, and why believing your eff...

Strong emotions can be fuel or friction. Which one is it for you? We walk through 6 practical tools - from CBT reframes to visualization - that help you stay steady in hard conversations, handle feedback without spiraling, and turn “I blew it” into “that was a rep.” We get tactical with spatial distancing to cool heat in the moment, temporal distancing to choose what future you will respect, and distancing self-talk to access the clear advice you’d give a friend. Each too...

Why do we invest millions changing customer behavior but ignore how people behave inside companies? In this thought-provoking conversation, behavioral scientist and author Matt Wallaert returns to Change Wired to explore the next evolution of behavioral science: internal change. We discuss why most organizations treat employee behavior as fixed or random — and what it takes to build systems where people grow continuously, without relying on luck, politics, or the next big program. 🔍 In this e...

Ever felt “off” without a clear label? That unsettled itch - not sure what it is or what to do with this feeling? We unpack 1 question that flips the script from vague discomfort to decisive action. The shift from analyzing your current mood to aiming at a target feeling - confident, capable, empowered, which opens a practical path you can actually walk. air it with one follow-up question, that naturally comes to you - and you’ve got a daily operating system for ...

What if the difference between busy and brilliant is one decision - choosing what feels right over what feels good? Today, together we build a practical system for high performance: map your peak cognitive hours, defend them with clear boundaries, and feed them your most important task so your best thinking meets your highest leverage. We walk through an elegant 2-step method for turning down distractions and saying no without drama. We'll learn how to prevent burnout, often coming fro...

Ever felt like so much of what happens at work is utterly meaningless, wasteful and backwards? You're not alone. In this eye-opening conversation with James Healy, founder of Behavior Boutique and author of "BS at Work," we dive deep into why modern work often feels like bullshit. What if the biggest problem in modern work isn’t lack of effort, technology, strategy, or "better humans" but the simple fact that we keep designing for humans as if we were some logical machines… instead of messy, ...

Ever wonder why you can't just willpower your way to better habits, doing better work and making smarter choices? The answer lies not in trying harder, but in understanding how your brain actually works. The most powerful force shaping our behaviors isn't conscious decision-making—it's our environment. Research consistently shows that what surrounds us impacts our choices far more than we realize. This environmental influence extends to every aspect of our lives. Resear...

Decision regret doesn't have to be your default state. Whether you're choosing shoes, supplements, a new career path, or a life partner, the quality of your decisions dramatically shapes your life satisfaction and success. Drawing from Nobel Prize-winning psychologist Daniel Kahneman's work on dual thinking systems, this episode reveals why we make poor choices when stressed or overwhelmed. Your brain switches to autopilot (System 1) when resources are limited, falling back on ...

Whether you’re a business leader, entrepreneur, or someone reinventing yourself, the way you think about innovation will shape your future. Innovation isn’t about guessing or chasing shiny ideas. It’s about having a process, the right tools, and the discipline to test, learn, and scale what creates value. In this episode, I sit down with Alex Osterwalder—one of the world’s most influential strategy and innovation thinkers, inventor of the Business Model Canvas, bestselling author,...