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EP 611: Jeffrey Sanow

12/6/2025

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​Reading People in High-Pressure Environments 

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Jeffrey Sanow, a former senior intelligence officer with the CIA, spent decades navigating high-pressure environments where reading people wasn’t just a skill—it was a matter of survival. How do you make decisions when the stakes couldn’t be higher? Starting as a Peace Corps volunteer, followed by over two decades of service in the Central Intelligence Agency, Jeffrey reveals what years of fieldwork taught him about influence, persuasion, and the power of truly understanding others. Whether you're leading a team, negotiating a deal, or simply seeking to communicate more effectively, these insights will transform the way you approach every conversation. ​

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EP 607: Michele Rigby Assad

18/4/2025

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The CIA Undercover Operative Breaks Cover

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Most of us have heard stories about the CIA, but we rarely get the chance to look behind the curtain and gain insight into their secretive operations. Michele Rigby Assad lived a lie during her career as a CIA operative in the Middle East. With extensive experience in the Arab world, she developed the ability to interpret and navigate risks while designing safe and effective operations. Michele was an undercover CIA intelligence officer for 10 years, specialising in counterterrorism and counterintelligence in war zones, giving her significant expertise in dealing with terrorists and insurgents, as highlighted in her bestselling memoir, 'Breaking Cover: My Secret Life in the CIA and What It Taught Me About What's Worth Fighting For', and her latest book, 'Get Off the X: CIA Secrets for Conquering Obstacles and Achieving Your Life's Mission'. 

​FULL SHOW NOTES

​If you are after detailed show notes, including a full transcript of each show complete with time codes, then jump on to Patreon and help support The Mojo Sessions so we can share more interesting conversations with the world's most interesting people!​

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Michele's Website
https://michelerigbyassad.com/

Books on Amazon
Get Off the X: CIA Secrets for Conquering Obstacles and Achieving Your Life's Mission
Breaking Cover: My Secret Life in the CIA and What It Taught Me About What's Worth Fighting For

​The Mojo Sessions website
www.themojosessions.com 

​The Mojo Sessions on Patreon
www.patreon.com/TheMojoSessions
Full transcripts of the show (plus time codes) are available on Patreon.
 
The Mojo Sessions on Facebook
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Gary on LinkedIn
www.linkedin.com/in/gary-bertwistle
 
Gary on Twitter
www.twitter.com/GaryBertwistle
 
The Mojo Sessions on Instagram
www.instagram.com/themojosessions
 
If you like what you hear, we'd be grateful for a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Happy listening!
 
© 2025 Gary Bertwistle. All Rights Reserved.
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