Shadé Zahrai

CNBC Make It

Shadé Zahrai is an award-winning peak performance educator, behavioral researcher, and leadership strategist to Fortune 500 companies. She has educated more than 7 million professionals through LinkedIn Learning and is the author of "Big Trust: Rewire Self-Doubt, Find Your Confidence, and Fuel Success." Recognized as one of LinkedIn's Top 50 Most Impactful People, she supports leaders at some of the world's biggest brands, including Microsoft, Deloitte, Procter & Gamble, and JPMorgan, through her firm, Influenceo Global. She earned her doctorate from Monash University. Follow her on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.

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Psychology expert: The No. 1 phrase to shut down a manipulator—it changes 'the power balance'

Shadé Zahrai, ContributorFebruary 12, 2026

Psychology expert: The No. 1 way to respond to a manipulator—it 'shifts the power in your favor'

Shadé Zahrai, ContributorJanuary 5, 2026

If you want people to say 'yes' to you more often, use these 4 easy phrases: Psychology expert

Shadé Zahrai, ContributorDecember 30, 2025

Psychology expert: 3 ways to disagree with someone—'without sounding like a jerk'

Shadé Zahrai, ContributorNovember 17, 2025

Psychology expert: Use these 5 phrases to shut down unsolicited advice every time

Shadé Zahrai, ContributorSeptember 22, 2025

This is the best way to handle a conversational narcissist, says behavioral scientist and Harvard-trained coach

Shadé Zahrai, ContributorSeptember 19, 2023

5 ‘sorry’ phrases that make you look insecure—and what to say instead: Harvard-trained expert

Shadé Zahrai, ContributorMay 16, 2023