# Bryan Buckley

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The Persuasion Mistake Even Smart Executives Make (Ted Speaker Explains) - Interview with Joshua Bandoch - 042

In this episode, TED speaker and persuasion expert Josh Bandoch joins Bryan Buckley to unpack why most of what we think we know about persuasion is wrong. Drawing on his TED Talk and new book, How to Get What You Want, Josh explains that true persuasion isn't about winning arguments or getting othe…

You're Not Listening: The Silent Reason Your First 5 Minutes Fall Flat (Book Breakdown) - 043

Most people think they're listening, but Bryan Buckley breaks down Kate Murphy's book You're Not Listening to show why hearing and listening aren't the same thing. Using six research-backed insights, from brainwave synchrony to improv comedy, Bryan connects each one to his 1st 5 Minutes framework. …

You're Not Listening: The Silent Reason Your 1st 5 Minutes Fall Flat (Book Breakdown) - 043

Most people think they're listening, but Bryan Buckley breaks down Kate Murphy's book You're Not Listening to show why hearing and listening aren't the same thing. Using six research-backed insights, from brainwave synchrony to improv comedy, Bryan connects each one to his 1st 5 Minutes framework. …

Read the Room - The Power of OQ - 045

 How many times have you heard someone say "read the room" without ever being told how to actually do it? In this episode, Bryan Buckley breaks down OQ (Observational Intelligence), the second core skill inside the Think Personal pillar of his 1st 5 Minutes Framework. You'll learn why every convers…

OUR COACH, meant so much ...

Today's episode features the  @MikePettineFoundation  annual golf outing, which occurred on May 4th, 2026.Bair It All, and John, had the opportunity to go on site to 5 Ponds Golf Course in Warminster, PA and be around over 80 former players and coaches who played for and/or worked with Coach Mike P…

OUR COACH, meant so much ...

Today's episode features the  @MikePettineFoundation  annual golf outing, which occurred on May 4th, 2026.Bair It All, and John, had the opportunity to go on site to 5 Ponds Golf Course in Warminster, PA and be around over 80 former players and coaches who played for and/or worked with Coach Mike P…

The Interviewer's Edge: How Suzy Kolber Applies Pro Sports Prep to the 1st 5 Minutes - 048

In this episode, Bryan Buckley sits down with Suzy Kolber, who spent nearly 30 years at ESPN as an anchor, sideline reporter, and one of the most trusted interviewers in sports. From prepping NFL Draft prospects to saving a live broadcast when the No. 1 pick wasn't in his seat, Suzy shows how prepa…

The 5 Forgotten Moves of the 1st 5 Minutes - 049

Most conversations are won or lost before the pitch begins. In this solo episode, Bryan Buckley breaks down the 5 Forgotten Moves of the 1st 5 Minutes™: Read the Room, Nail the Name, Ask Curious Questions, Locked-In Listening, and Identify the Problem. You’ll get simple, repeatable skills for sales…

Why We Click [Book Breakdown] - 051

In this episode, Bryan Buckley breaks down Kate Murphy's Why We Click and reveals that what feels like chemistry is actually synchrony, and you can create it on purpose. You'll learn how connection forms in seconds, why it spreads through teams, and how the 1st 5 Minutes turns the science into acti…

The First Impression Fallacy - 053

What if everything you’ve been taught about first impressions is backwards? In this episode, Bryan Buckley unpacks The First Impression Fallacy: the more you focus on making an impression, the less likely you are to make a connection. Using research and seven practical shifts, he shows you how to m…