Your brain wants to automate: Balancing Tech Innovation with Intentional Living
What happens when a tech innovator questions the “easy” life and champions friction as the secret to growth? Dr. Tamsin Astor and Eric Sheinkop keep it real as they spar on habits, authenticity, and how to cut through the noise of influencer culture. Peek into the power of meditation, the importance of being the creator—rather than just the participant—in your own life, and why relationships that can’t be automated are truly priceless. Eric opens up about pivotal moments that sparked massive pivots in his career, challenging listeners to rethink the metrics that matter most at work, at home, and in their heart. Looking for leadership tips that stick and life lessons that go beyond superficial self-improvement? Don’t miss this energetic, candid conversation packed with purpose-driven wisdom. Perfect for high-achievers and seekers of real, rich, and conscious living.
Eric Sheinkop is an entrepreneur, author, and Emmy-winning innovator who has built businesses across music, media, and commerce. He founded Music Dealers, a music licensing company acquired by Coca-Cola, and is currently the CEO and Co-Founder of The Desire Company, which provides trusted content solutions for major brands and retailers. He is also the author of two bestselling books used in university curricula worldwide.
His work has earned Cannes Lions, CLIO, and LIA awards, and Billboard named him to its "30 Under 30" list. Eric is a TEDx Speaker and the host of the "Tap Into An Expert" podcast, and has spoken at conferences and appeared on programs around the world.
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I'm Dr. Tamsin Astor, a neuroscientist who studies habits in teams, relationships and systems. I'm obsessed with one question: which habits are quietly running your life, and which ones could change everything?
I work with founders and leadership teams to identify the invisible defaults driving their culture, their communication, and their results and then we redesign them, from the inside out.
No one shows up as just "the CEO." You're a founder, a colleague, a parent, a partner, a human… often all before lunch. When you only change habits in one role and ignore the others, you get burnout, misalignment, and a culture that feels brittle no matter how good your strategy is.
My work blends neuroscience, habit design, conscious leadership, and relational intelligence — because your relationships are your leadership. Full stop.
Clients usually find me when they're exhausted from putting out the same fires and starting to suspect: this isn't just a strategy problem. It's a human habits problem.
I believe how you live and lead ripples outward: into your team, your family, future generations. My core values are freedom and love, and everything I build is grounded in honest communication, smart systems, and deep care for people.
Underneath it all? Relationships are my north star.
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