The Art of Charm

The Art of Charm

The Art of Charm is where self-motivated people, just like you, come to learn from the company’s coaches about to how to master human dynamics, relationships, and becoming your best self with the help of Johnny and AJ, the company’s founders. Johnny and AJ bring their 11 years of coaching experience from their famous Bootcamps, where they host clients in Los Angeles from all over the world and they share their stories, best practices and themselves on this weekly podcast. Not only does The Art of Charm help everyday people, including active members of the military, learn how to become higher performers, better spouses, partners, and coworkers, they dig deep into human behavior, the science behind it, and demystify what we do and why we do it.

Episodes

AI Can’t Save You in the Conference Room (Or on a Date) | Social Intelligence Briefing

January 9, 2026 • 9 mins
AJ and Johnny reveal the single most important human skill to master in 2026 — and why it’s the one AI will never replace: validation. As automation takes over the transactional side of work, the moments that matter most — the hallway conversation, the tense meeting, the post-date silence — depend on your ability to make people feel understood. This episode breaks down why being right often backfires, how “fixing” kills influence ...
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The Art of Charm Best Of 2025

January 5, 2026 • 57 mins
AJ and Johnny close out the year with The Best of 2025 — sixty minutes of the most replayed, talked-about moments that defined the year on The Art of Charm. Five powerful themes — no fluff, just the tools that changed how thousands of listeners connect and communicate. From making people feel seen and breaking past small talk to influencing without pressure, sounding charismatic, and asking the one deep question that upgrades ever...
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Invisible Workers Get Cut First | Rebecca Hinds

December 29, 2025 • 62 mins
AJ and Johnny sit down with Rebecca Hinds, author of Your Best Meeting Ever, to uncover why meetings aren’t broken — they’re just poorly designed. Rebecca shares how better meeting design can accelerate your career, increase visibility, and help you stand out as a leader in the AI era. They dive into how collaboration has quietly become a visibility trap, how to gain recognition without more airtime, and why treating meetings like...
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Why Trying is Ruining You | Carla Ondrasik

December 22, 2025 • 44 mins
AJ and Johnny sit down with Carla Ondrasik, author of Stop Trying, to unpack why the word try is secretly holding you back from real change. Carla shares how “trying” tricks your brain into feeling productive while keeping you stuck — and why doing, not trying, is the antidote to procrastination, perfectionism, and fear. They explore how language shapes behavior, why “I’ll try” destroys trust and momentum, and how replacing it wit...
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Why Smart Ideas Stall — And What’s Really Happening | SIB

December 18, 2025 • 12 mins
AJ and Johnny unpack why great ideas often get rejected — even when the logic and data are flawless. The truth? You didn’t lose the argument; you triggered someone’s identity. In this episode, they reveal how ideas meet identity before logic, introducing two of the eight core competency identities that run every workplace: The Solver and The Protector. You’ll learn how to read these identity patterns in meetings, frame your ideas ...
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Friendship Fuels Achievement | Matt Ritter

December 15, 2025 • 73 mins
AJ sits down with Matt Ritter, co-host of Man of the Year, to unpack the male loneliness epidemic and why so many men lose friendships as they get older. Matt shares his TCS framework for keeping friendships alive, why proximity and ritual are the real secrets to connection, and how to design a “friendship strategy” that fits your life instead of waiting for it to happen. You’ll learn how to move acquaintances into real friends, h...
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Stop DESTROYING Your Status | Social Intelligence Briefing

December 11, 2025 • 13 mins
AJ and Johnny break down the real status game — and why working harder, proving yourself, or chasing approval can actually lower your value. They reveal how true high-status people create influence effortlessly by shifting their frame from seeking to leading. You’ll learn the difference between chasing status signals and creating value signals, the three hidden “status leaks” most people make without realizing it, and the exact be...
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The Secret Power of Losing | Dave Berke

December 8, 2025 • 60 mins
AJ and Johnny sit down with Dave Berke, retired Marine Corps fighter pilot, Top Gun instructor, and leadership coach with Echelon Front. Dave shares lessons from the cockpit, the battlefield, and the boardroom on how to lead without ego, turn failure into fuel, and build teams that thrive under pressure. From losing dogfights to learning humility, to redefining perfection and taking ownership, this episode reveals how real leaders...
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How High-Value People Hold Frame | Social Intelligence Briefing

December 5, 2025 • 15 mins
AJ and Johnny break down how to hold your frame when someone takes a subtle dig or tries to knock you off balance. Whether it’s a jealous coworker, a critical friend, or a family member pushing your buttons, they reveal the psychology behind those low-value power plays — and how high-value people stay calm, composed, and in control. You’ll learn the four value positions that drive every interaction, the emotional traps that pull y...
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Are You Chasing a Prize You Don’t Even Want? | Bree Groff

December 1, 2025 • 64 mins
What if the reason change feels so hard is because you're using the wrong psychological model to navigate it? In this episode, AJ and Johnny sit down with transformation expert Bree Groff to break down the hidden mechanics of personal and organizational change. Bree reveals why people resist transitions, how to diagnose the real source of friction, and the counterintuitive moves that make change stick—whether you're shifting a habi...
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Stop Trying to Be Liked — Start Being Chased | Social Intelligence Briefing

November 27, 2025 • 11 mins
AJ and Johnny break down the X-Factor Operating System — the mindset and skill set that turns overthinkers into magnetic communicators. If you’ve ever wondered why people seem to like you less the more you explain yourself, this episode shows you how to flip the script. You’ll learn the three layers of the X-Factor OS and how to shift from approval-seeking to curiosity-creating. Discover how to master strategic withholding, read i...
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Start Designing a Life That Matters | Bill Burnett and Dave Evans

November 24, 2025 • 60 mins
AJ and Johnny sit down with Bill Burnett and Dave Evans, Stanford professors and authors of Designing Your Life, to explore how to build a more meaningful, fully alive existence. They share why “follow your passion” is bad advice, how design thinking can help you reframe your sense of purpose, and what it really takes to live with coherence and wonder. Bill and Dave unpack the myths around self-actualization, the power of communit...
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The One Body Language Cue That Beats All the Others | Social Intelligence Briefing

November 20, 2025 • 15 mins
In this episode, AJ and Johnny reveal one of the most powerful — and overlooked — body language cues in human behavior: the freeze. First uncovered by former FBI counterintelligence agent Joe Navarro, the freeze isn’t fidgeting or eye contact — it’s the moment someone suddenly goes still. Whether you’re leading a team, negotiating a deal, or having a difficult conversation, this cue can tell you when you’ve hit something real. You...
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3 Steps to Move from Stress to Strength | Jon Rosemberg

November 17, 2025 • 57 mins
Episode Description: AJ and Johnny sit down with Jon Rosemberg to unpack how to break free from survival mode and start thriving in your work, relationships, and mindset. They explore how chronic stress, fear, and comparison keep us stuck in scarcity — and how awareness and reframing can open new paths to fulfillment. Jon introduces his AIR framework (Awareness, Inquiry, Reframing), showing how to calm the nervous system, challenge...
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The Elicitation Protocol | Social Intel Brief

November 13, 2025 • 13 mins
Ever wonder how top performers turn casual small talk into career-changing conversations? In this episode of Social Intelligence Brief, AJ and Johnny reveal the 3L Protocol — a proven system used by intelligence operatives and elite networkers to make powerful connections fast. You’ll learn how to identify emotional signals in conversation, reflect them back authentically, and turn them into trust through micro-favors — all withou...
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3 Mindset Shifts to Build Emotional Resilience | Shireen Rizvi and Jesse Finkelstein

November 10, 2025 • 61 mins
When emotions clash with reason, clarity feels impossible. In this episode, AJ and Johnny sit down with psychologists Dr. Shireen Rizvi and Dr. Jesse Finkelstein — coauthors of Real Skills for Real Life — to explore how Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) turns emotional chaos into calm, actionable wisdom. They break down DBT’s balance of change and acceptance, show how to identify “skills deficits” behind recurring struggles, and r...
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The Intrigue Framework — Presence That Does the Talking

November 6, 2025 • 14 mins
Ever wonder why some people light up a room the moment they walk in? That’s not luck — it’s aura. In this episode, AJ and Johnny unpack the science and strategy behind building an authentic magnetic presence. From making people feel good in your company to inviting them into your passions and showing up fully present, you’ll learn the repeatable steps that make others naturally gravitate toward you. Drawing from behavioral psychol...
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The Science of Courage and Fear | Ranjay Gulati

November 3, 2025 • 50 mins
Why do only 9% of people and companies grow stronger during crises? According to Harvard Business School professor and author Ranjay Gulati, the answer isn’t intelligence—it’s courage. In this episode, AJ and Johnny unpack what it means to act in the face of fear, not in the absence of it. Drawing from decades of research and Ranjay’s new book The Soul of Courage, the conversation explores why we’re hardwired to freeze under uncer...
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The Aura Effect: How to Make People Chase Your Vibe | Social Intel Brief

October 30, 2025 • 15 mins
Ever wonder why some people light up a room the moment they walk in? That’s not luck — it’s aura. In this episode, AJ and Johnny unpack the science and strategy behind building an authentic magnetic presence. From making people feel good in your company to inviting them into your passions and showing up fully present, you’ll learn the repeatable steps that make others naturally gravitate toward you. Drawing from behavioral psychol...
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Why Flaws Make You More Likable | Richard Shotton

October 27, 2025 • 65 mins
What makes people trust you faster, remember your message longer, and say “yes” more often? Behavioral science has the answers. In this episode, AJ and Johnny sit down with behavioral science expert and author Richard Shotton to break down the psychological tactics behind persuasion, trust, and influence that anyone—not just brands—can use. From the power of concrete language to the pratfall effect, messenger bias, social proof, a...
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