Author Archives: Andrea Simon

The Hidden Identity Crisis in Retirement (And Why No One Talks About It)

Summary Retirement is often framed as a financial milestone—but it’s actually a profound identity transition. [...]

470: The Generous Leader: Why Modern Leadership Is About Giving, Not Taking

Podcast Summary In this episode of On the Brink with Andi Simon, Dr. Andi Simon [...]

469: How AI Is Transforming Meetings Into Strategic Assets with Ramsey Pryor

Summary Meetings dominate our workdays—but what if they could become a source of intelligence rather [...]

Rethink Retirement: 5 Lessons That Will Change How You Plan Your Next Chapter

What does retirement really look like today? For many professionals, retirement is no longer a [...]

468: Why Retire? Mary Lou Mackin’s Honest Journey from Burnout to Reinvention

Millions of professionals are entering retirement each year, yet few are prepared for the emotional [...]

467: Rewiring the Brain for Success in the Age of AI with Philip Campbell

Cognitive neuroscientist Phillip Campbell explains how leaders can improve focus, adaptability, and strategic thinking by [...]

466: Reimagining the Modern Workplace 

Summary What if work didn’t have to feel exhausting, overwhelming, or misaligned with who you [...]

465: Why Curiosity Is the Superpower of the Future

Summary: this episode of On the Brink, Andi Simon speaks with Allister Frost about what it [...]

464: Building Emotional Intelligence in an Age of AI

What Sets Humans Apart? Key lessons from my conversation with Dr. Robin Hills .As artificial [...]

463: Todd Nilson: Building Community That Actually Works (Online, Offline, and In Between)

Humans need connection—not as a luxury, but as a foundation for thriving. Yet, in our [...]