264 Take Charge of Your Career: Interview with Brian Ahearn

Sep 5, 2026

In today’s world of work, career success is about more than doing your job well. It’s also about building relationships, demonstrating your value, and making sure the right people know what you can contribute.

In this episode of The Mindset Game® podcast, Vered Kogan speaks with Brian Ahearn, Chief Influence Officer at Influence PEOPLE and faculty member at the Cialdini Institute, about how to take greater ownership of your career and use the science of ethical influence to create more opportunities.

Whether you want to advance in your current organization, explore a new direction, or find your next role, Brian shares practical strategies for building the relationships, credibility, and visibility that can help you stand out and open doors.

In this conversation, you’ll learn:

• How principles of ethical influence can help you create more opportunities throughout your career
• How to build a personal brand that helps others recognize your unique value
• How to make a stronger case for a promotion, raise, or new opportunity
• How to use LinkedIn and networking to increase your visibility and credibility

To learn more about Brian’s work, visit InfluencePeople.biz or connect with him on LinkedIn.

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