Snafu w/ Robin Zander
Welcome to Snafu, a podcast about sales, persuasion, and work. Amidst all the change going on in the world today, “durable" skills are often the most resilient.
Snafu is a podcast for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and ambitious professionals who need to sell – but aren’t quite comfortable yet.
Robin Zander has spent more than 20 years tackling things he doesn’t know how to do. From starting a restaurant in three weeks without any prior restaurant experience to performing as a self-taught acrobat with the San Francisco Opera, Robin has built his life and career around learning new things.
But growth isn’t all upside. Trying new things comes with lots of failures. On Snafu, Robin sits down with authors and entrepreneurs to talk about a more human approach to sales, persuasion, and work.
- Update frequency
- every 11 days
- Average duration
- 26 minutes
- Episodes
- 101
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Soft Skills Are The Hard Currency Of The Future with Josh Levine
Hi everyone, welcome back to Snafu with Robin Zander.
This episode is a little different - instead of me hosting, I was actually the guest on my good friend Josh Levine’s podcast, Great Mondays Radio…
How to Not Know with Simone Stolzoff
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In this episode, I’m joined by Simone Stolzoff – author of The Good Enough Job and the upcoming How to Not Know – and our opening keynote speaker at Responsive…
Today Was Fun with Bree Groff — How to Design for Better Work
Welcome back to Snafu with Robin Zander.
In this episode, I’m joined by Bree Groff, consultant, writer, and author of Today Was Fun.
We talk about why mischief belongs at work, how humor and flirtati…
How The Future Works with Brian Elliott
Welcome back to Snafu w/ Robin Zander.
In this episode, I’m joined by Brian Elliott, former Slack executive and co-founder of Future Forum.
We discuss the common mistakes leaders make about AI and w…
The Difference Between Happiness and Joy with Pamela Larde, PhD
Hello and welcome back to Snafu, a podcast about behavior change.
Pamela Larde, PhD is a scholar and expert on the topic of joy. She is the author of Joyfully Single: A Revolutionary Guide to Enligh…
How to Build Exceptional Relationships with Carole Robin, PhD
Hello and welcome back to Snafu, a podcast about behavior change.
For today’s episode, I sat down with Carole Robin, PhD – an expert in leadership development and interpersonal dynamics. She is best …
How to Build Transformative Relationships with Michael Melcher
Hello and welcome back to Snafu, a podcast about behavior change.!
For today’s episode, I sat down with Michael Melcher – author, executive coach, and lawyer. He's best known for his book Your Invisi…
How to Navigatie Life’s Biggest Decisions Abby Davisson
Hello and welcome back to Snafu, a podcast about behavior change.!
For today’s episode, I sat down with Abby Davisson, former president of the Gap Foundation, and author who has worked in the fields …
Why You Should Work Less with Alex Soojung-Kim Pang
Hello and welcome back to Snafu, a podcast about behavior change!
For today’s episode, I sat down with Alex Soojung-Kim Pang, a Silicon Valley-based author, consultant, and researcher famous for advo…
The Future of Teams with Sally Thornton
Hello and welcome back to The Robin Zander Show!
For today’s episode, I sat down with Sally Thornton, the founder and CEO of Forshay.
Forshay is a company that specializes in executive recruiting and…
The Coaching Habit with Michael Bugay Steiner
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For today’s episode, I sat down with Michael Bugay Steiner, author of books that have sold a million copies, including The Coaching Habit, a self-publ…
The Art of Communication with Charles Duhigg
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For today’s episode, I sat down with New York Times bestselling author, Charles Duhigg.
In this episode, Charles and I talk about the art of communica…
How to reframe failure
There are a lot of things about being an entrepreneur that I avoid, but one of the silliest is opening physical mail. When I was starting Robin’s Cafe, I got a lot of mail - plans from the San Franci…
Everything is Sales & You're Doing It Wrong
Everything in life is sales. From inviting your child to do her homework, to deciding where to go for dinner, to encouraging a colleague at work, the situatio…
On Grief and Grieving
Two years ago, my best friend was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer. Two months ago, I went through a breakup. Whether personally or globally, challenges arise.
- Someone you love dies.
- A friend le…
Entrepreneurship, Leadership & Learning to Row with Eden Full Goh
Hello and welcome back to The Robin Zander Show!
For this week’s episode, I sat down with Eden Full Goh, the founder & CEO of Mobot.
Eden founded Mobot, a physical testing infrastructure in the clo…
Exploring Coaching and Leadership with Katie Stricker, Co-Founder at Sayge.
Hello and welcome back to The Robin Zander Show!
For this week’s episode, I sat down with my longtime colleague and friend, Katie Stricker. Katie is the Co-Founder, President, and Chief Coaching Offi…
Epigenetics with Rajkumari Neogy
Hello and welcome back to The Robin Zander Show!
For today’s episode, I sat down with my dear friend, Rajkumari Neogy.
Rajkumari is the founder of iRestart and an executive coach utilizing epigenetic…
Ask RPZ, Episode 7- Culture Summit 2022
Hello and welcome back to The Robin Zander Show! Today’s episode was recorded right before going on stage at Culture Summit 2022. I spoke on a panel called Trends and Insights that will Shape The…
Trends and Insights that will Shape The Future of Work in 2022 and Beyond
Hello and welcome back to the Robin Zander Show! Today’s episode is a panel discussion I participated in at @Culture Summit 2022 called Trends and Insights that will Shape The Future of Work in 2022…