Outlier Academy

Outlier Book Club Episodes

In our Book Club series, we sit down with NYT bestselling authors to decode the big ideas in their books. We decode the ideas, frameworks, and strategies they used to write them, as well as the ways we can all put them into use in our work and lives. Past profiles include Deep Survival, Philosophy for Polar Explorers, The Wires of War, The Laws of Creativity, Vanishing Asia, and many other incredible books.
Sept. 24, 2020

#4 NPR: On Finding, Owning, and Loving Your Voice | Jessica Hansen, I…

In Episode #4, we explore finding, owning, and loving your voice. We’re joined by Jessica Hansen, In-House Voice Coach at NPR. We cover finding and honing the perfect NPR voice, techniques for finding your best voice, and Jessica’s voice coaching …

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Sept. 17, 2020

#3 KNB EFX Group: Lessons from Quentin Tarantino, Robert Rodriguez, a…

In Episode #3, we explore lessons from Quentin Tarantino, Robert Rodriguez, and 30+ years in special effects. We’re joined by Howard Berger, Founder of KNB EFX Group. We cover collaborating to achieve a shared vision, the Oscar nomination and celebration …

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