Podcasts about executive coach

1,700+ episodes sounds like superhuman discipline, but it's really a system.I'm sharing the “Dangerously Effective 7C System,” a goal achievement framework built for real life, where motivation dips, schedules get chaotic, and progress can feel painfully slow. If you've outgrown SMART goals and you want a clearer way to turn vision into execution, this is for you. We walk through the behavior science behind goal setting and habit formation, including why writing goals down boosts success rates, why accountability changes everything, and why fewer goals often leads to more progress.Then we break down the 7Cs: Clarify what you want with concrete measures, Connect it to a compelling why, Chunk it into short finish lines that keep your energy high, and Convert outcomes into daily actions you can actually control. From there, we get practical about execution: Construct a system that makes the behavior easy to start and hard to forget, Count your reps by tracking actions instead of obsessing over milestones, and Celebrate consistency so your brain wires the habit faster through positive emotion and reward.We also challenge you to pick one goal for the next 90 days, because focus is super fuel. If this helped, subscribe, share the episode with someone chasing a big goal, and leave a rating or review so more people can find the system and use it.What's the one goal you're choosing for the next 90 days?The worksheet - Grab it. Use it. Share it.Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina  Certified Health, Sleep, Performance & Executive Coach 360 with 18 years of experience helping people change to feel, be and do their best.

Send us Fan MailUnlock your full potential with Kate Mayne, Executive Coach and data expert! In this episode, Kate dives into the surprising ways our behaviors impact our data, offering actionable strategies for clarity and growth – insights you can put into practice today. Learn how to leverage your data for authentic leadership and strategic decision-making – explore more at www.experttoexec.com.00:57 Meet Kate Mayne01:55 Why and Exec Coach?05:17 Why Pay for a Coach?09:10 Certifications12:10 Natural & Adaptive Behaviors14:47 Top Coaching Tricks32:18 Compromising Who You Are35:24 Coaching Tricks41:57 Recommended Books https://experttoexec.com/reading-list 42:12 AI in CoachingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherinemayne/Website: www.experttoexec.comBook report: Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple?  Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next.  The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. 

Send us Fan MailUnlock your full potential with Kate Mayne, Executive Coach and data expert! In this episode, Kate dives into the surprising ways our behaviors impact our data, offering actionable strategies for clarity and growth – insights you can put into practice today. Learn how to leverage your data for authentic leadership and strategic decision-making – explore more at www.experttoexec.com.00:57 Meet Kate Mayne01:55 Why and Exec Coach?05:17 Why Pay for a Coach?09:10 Certifications12:10 Natural & Adaptive Behaviors14:47 Top Coaching Tricks32:18 Compromising Who You Are35:24 Coaching Tricks41:57 Recommended Books https://experttoexec.com/reading-list 42:12 AI in CoachingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherinemayne/Website: www.experttoexec.comBook report: Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple?  Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next.  The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. 

Ashley is a successful Executive Coach for business owners, founders, and senior directors who want to feel as good as their results look. Website: http://ashleyblackmore.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyblackmore/  CallumConnects Micro-Podcast is your daily dose of wholesome leadership inspiration. Hear from many different leaders in just 5 minutes what hurdles they have faced, how they overcame them, and what their key learning is. Be inspired, subscribe, leave a comment, go and change the world!

Stephanie Richardson is a Public Speaking & Executive Coach, Certified World Class Speaking Coach, Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach, keynote speaker, and international best-selling author of The Power of Coaching, Volume 2.Connect with Stephanie: https://stephanierichardsonuyp.com/

How do you know when it's time to leave a career you once loved? And what do you make of the quiet desire that keeps returning, no matter how long you put it off?Hannah Kissel built a successful sales career at LinkedIn, but after severe burnout, returning felt like “a betrayal of self.” She now runs an executive coaching business and is writing her first novel, following a desire that had stayed with her since adolescence.We explore what it means to listen to that persistent inner voice while facing the uncertainty of a different working life. Hannah also questions the assumption that following a calling means doing it full time: writing matters deeply to her, but so does helping people in groups.Those groups have also shaped her own transitions. From getting sober to becoming an entrepreneur, Hannah has sought out people who make a different way of living feel possible. Her approach begins with a simple question: Who is already living the change I want to make?If you're questioning a career that has served you well, or wondering how long you can keep postponing something important to you, this conversation is for you.LEARN MORE ABOUT HANNAH KISSELWebsite: http://www.hannahkissel.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahkissel/Free Career Confidence Course: https://www.hannahkissel.com/careerconfidenceHannah Hotline Podcast: https://www.hannahkissel.com/podcastCONNECT WITH BRADLEY WRIGHT Newsletter: https://bradleywrightphd.com/essaysLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradleywrightphd/Website: https://bradleywrightphd.com/

Ashley is a successful Executive Coach for business owners, founders, and senior directors who want to feel as good as their results look. Website: http://ashleyblackmore.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyblackmore/  CallumConnects Micro-Podcast is your daily dose of wholesome leadership inspiration. Hear from many different leaders in just 5 minutes what hurdles they have faced, how they overcame them, and what their key learning is. Be inspired, subscribe, leave a comment, go and change the world!

What if feedback isn't actually the problem, but a symptom of something deeper? In this episode of Inspirational Leadership, I'm joined by Melissa Eisler, Master Certified Executive Coach, team facilitator, founder of Wide Lens Leadership, and author of Fueled by Feedback: Rethinking the System That Shapes Leadership, Trust, and Culture. Drawing on her experience coaching senior leaders and teams, Melissa shares why building a culture of feedback starts with self-awareness, trust, and psychological safety. We explore how leaders can move beyond traditional feedback approaches to create more candid, collaborative, and high-performing teams. In this episode, we explore: Why feedback often fails: How a lack of trust, psychological safety, and self-awareness can prevent feedback from flowing freely and landing effectively. The leader's role in building a feedback culture: Why learning to receive feedback, recognizing blind spots, and leading by example are essential to creating an environment where people feel safe to speak up. Balancing candor with care: How leaders can communicate honestly while demonstrating genuine care, and why good intentions don't always translate into the impact we want to have. The power of self-awareness and self-regulation: How recognizing emotional triggers, slowing down, and approaching conversations with curiosity can transform the way leaders give feedback and connect with their teams. Creating a culture where feedback thrives: Practical ways organizations can embed feedback into onboarding, team check-ins, performance reviews, and everyday leadership practices. Whether you're a senior leader, HR professional, or someone passionate about building healthier workplace cultures, this conversation offers valuable insights into how feedback can become a foundation for trust, growth, and stronger leadership. About Melissa Eisler Melissa Eisler is a Master Certified Executive Coach, team facilitator, and founder of Wide Lens Leadership. With over a decade of coaching experience and 15 years in corporate leadership, she helps senior leaders and teams navigate complexity, change, and growth while building cultures rooted in trust, feedback, and accountability. She is the author of Fueled by Feedback: Rethinking the System That Shapes Leadership, Trust, and Culture. About Inspirational Leadership Inspirational Leadership is hosted by Kristen Harcourt, Emotional Intelligence Expert, Executive Coach, Leadership Trainer, Keynote Speaker, and Podcast Host. Through conversations with inspiring leaders, experts, and thinkers, Kristen explores the ideas, behaviours, and practices that help us become more conscious, courageous, and inspirational leaders. Learn more about Kristen and her work in executive coaching, leadership training, and transformational keynotes at www.kristenharcourt.com  

A problem almost everyone recognizes but few people know how to solve well: emotional eating and stress eating.When anxiety, overwhelm, sadness, fear, or loneliness hits, it's easy to reach for a quick pacifier, food, wine, late-night Netflix, scrolling, even relationship drama.I share how I broke up with emotional eating and why the goal isn't to deny your feelings, it's to learn what they're saying and respond in a way that actually helps your nervous system settle.You'll get a practical, repeatable framework for emotion regulation: accept the feeling, notice and name it, find the real cause, then choose a better “adult pacifier” and use it until the old pattern fades.We talk through research-backed tools you can try immediately, including breathing exercises, journaling, a shower or bath, music, movement in nature, taking small action, zooming out to your future self, and protecting sleep as your brain's built-in emotional reset.If you want a healthier relationship with food and a calmer way to handle big feelings, listen now, share this with someone who needs it, and please subscribe and leave a review so more people can find the show.The full toolkit is on my blog: 10 years ago I broke up with emotional eating. I've been in the best shape ever since.________________________Feel free to connect with me on Whatsapp for your Emotional Mastery Session or to ask any questions.Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina  Certified Health, Sleep, Performance & Executive Coach 360 with 18 years of experience helping people change to feel, be and do their best.

Disclaimer: This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Please consider your individual circumstances and seek advice from a qualified financial professional before making financial decisions.In this episode I sit down with Linda Grizely, financial expert and host of Real Money, Real Life, to explore how our beliefs, behaviours and personality shape the way we manage money.Linda shares why traditional financial advice doesn't work for everyone and how understanding your own “money personality” can help you make better financial decisions.What we cover:The five different money personalitiesHow your past shapes your relationship with moneyThe “Me Money Method” and how it worksWhere to start with saving, debt and investingWhy understanding yourself is key to financial successWhether you want to feel more confident with money, reduce financial stress or build wealth for the future, this conversation offers a practical approach to making your money work for you.Learn more about Linda here - https://www.lindagriz.com/aboutCheck out the MeMoney Method here - https://www.lindagriz.com/memoney?utm_source=chatgpt.comListen to Linda's podcast here - https://www.lindagriz.com/podcastingConnect with Linda on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-grizely/If you're interested in having me deliver a keynote or workshop for your team contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comWebsite: https://www.jjlaughlin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Habits of High Performers Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.Send me a personal text message - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comSupport the show

Ashley is a successful Executive Coach for business owners, founders, and senior directors who want to feel as good as their results look. Website: http://ashleyblackmore.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyblackmore/  CallumConnects Micro-Podcast is your daily dose of wholesome leadership inspiration. Hear from many different leaders in just 5 minutes what hurdles they have faced, how they overcame them, and what their key learning is. Be inspired, subscribe, leave a comment, go and change the world!

This week on Chattin' with Coach Amy, there is no guest—just me and my assistant Darlene doing what we do best: talking.

In this episode of High Velocity Radio, Lee Kantor interviews John A. Locke, Executive Coach with Forvis Mazars, about the transformative power of executive coaching in leadership development and organizational growth. John shares his journey of establishing a coaching practice within a major accounting firm, overcoming the perception that coaching is remedial, and helping leaders […]

You can have a great life and still feel stuck when you're surrounded by great options.That's the modern trap: career opportunities, relationship paths, places to live, even “best” health choices can turn into analysis paralysis when there's no clean yes or no.I'm Angela Shurina, and I'm sharing a practical way to make complex life decisions without trying to logically rank your entire future - based on some of the best work of experts in life coaching/navigation including Simon Sinek's Discover Your Why process.We start with the mindset shift that unlocks everything: there is no best candy.Just like there's no single best ice cream flavor, there's no universal best job, best city, or best path.When you stop hunting for the “correct” answer, you can start choosing what fits you.I break down why too many options quietly destroy focus, why even smart people drown in decision fatigue, and why more data (or AI analytics) won't fix a decision that's really about identity and alignment.Then we get tactical. I walk you through my 4-lens decision-making toolkit:(1) values, including a research-backed values assessment I love,(2) an Energy Audit Journal to spot what truly energizes you,(3) a Why Worksheet to clarify purpose and the causes that matter most, and(4) a Work-Life Integration Journal to design a coherent vision for your health, schedule, relationships, and lifestyle.The goal isn't the “best” choice on paper, it's the most aligned choice for you right now.If you're ready to stop spinning and start choosing, listen all the way through, grab the worksheets in the show notes, then subscribe, share this with a friend who feels overwhelmed, and leave a review so more people can find the tools.Feel free to connect with me on Whatsapp for a Clarity Session or to ask any questionsText Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina  Certified Health, Sleep, Performance & Executive Coach 360 with 18 years of experience helping people change to feel, be and do their best.

Executive presence often feels mysterious and difficult to define. Drawing lessons from actors, directors, and performance experts, this 97% Effective Essentials episode explores practical ways to command attention and credibility.Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:Why your presence and communications matters so much at work.Hard truth: How you say it is more important than the actual content.Lessons from past guests, leaders from the world of acting and the dramatic arts.Insight #1: from Chip Davis, Acting and Voice Coach: Embrace fear to avoid tension.“Leaders need to perform competence.”Insight #2 from Richard Newman, CEO of Body Talk: The power of body language (research findings).“Think about congruency, not authenticity” when it comes to what your audience sees in your body language.Insight #3 from Tamzin Townsend, Queen Midas of the Theater: The importance of tone to bring energy.“Our voice can do SO much …a lot of energy is in the voice.”The power of silence in a noisy world.Bottom Line: Spend less time on your content, and more time on how you'll deliver it.3 things to do when preparing your next communication.Resources and Next Steps. BIO AND LINKS:Michael Wenderoth is an Executive Coach that helps executives re-examine their assumptions about power, politics, and authenticity to get promoted, become more effective at work, and break glass ceilings holding them back. Having served 20 years in senior roles with companies across the globe, and then 7 years as a professional coach, he has helped accelerated the careers of clients from diverse industries, backgrounds, and levels of seniority, helping them get ahead – without having to sell their souls in the process. Michael is the award-winning author of Get Promoted, host of the 97% Effective career acceleration podcast, and a frequent speaker and media contributor on career advancement, leadership and navigating power and politics. His work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Stanford Business School Executive Education and IE Business School, where he collaborates with renowned professors, coaches, executives and experts. Michael holds an MBA from Stanford and trained as an executive coach at Columbia University (3CP).Michael's Award-winning Book, Get Promoted: https://changwenderoth.com/#tve-jump-180481ecea3Episode #32 - Chip Davis, Voice and Acting Coach: Leaders Need to “Perform Competence” (and How To Do That): https://tinyurl.com/bdhenxyzEpisode #75 - Richard Newman, Founder & CEO at Body Talk: How to Master Your Body Talk to Elevate Your Leadership: https://tinyurl.com/4fe365jtEpisode #69 - Tamzin Townsend, Acclaimed Theatre Director & Communication Trainer: Harnessing the Power of Acting & Theatre in Professional Communications https://tinyurl.com/3av52v56The expression, “You can't buff a turd” - https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/you_can%27t_polish_a_turdMichael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelchangwenderoth/Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brad Farris didn't set out to become an executive coach. He spent years doing acquisitions for a billionaire family, then transitioned to management consulting—helping entrepreneurial businesses install better systems and processes.But he kept running into the same problem: No matter how good the systems were, if the leader didn't change, nothing stuck.In this episode of Today's Business Leaders, Brad shares his journey from consulting to coaching and reveals why "fixing the team" never works when the real problem is leadership.If you've ever thought "my team just isn't executing," or found yourself buried in back-to-back meetings wondering where your day went, or tried to implement new systems only to watch them fall apart—this conversation is for you.What You'll Learn:Why your team's performance is a direct reflection of your leadership (not their incompetence)The calendar audit that reveals where you're actually spending your time vs. where you should beHow to use theme days to protect your creative and strategic thinking timeThe difference between consulting and coaching (and why one fixes problems while the other transforms leaders)Why entrepreneurs blow up their own businesses when they get boredThe dangerous trap of back-to-back meetings and how it makes you "hell on wheels" by 3pmHow to delegate effectively without micromanaging your team into the groundKey Quote: "If the leader themselves didn't find a new way to lead, then none of those changes were going to stick."Key Timestamps00:00 - Introduction: When did you first realize you were an entrepreneur?02:45 - Working for a billionaire doing acquisitions and learning the business05:30 - The shift from buying companies to helping entrepreneurs grow them08:15 - Why "fix my team" never works (the leader is always the issue)12:40 - The consulting trap: great systems that revert back without leadership change15:50 - The calendar audit that changed everything for Brad's clients19:20 - Back-to-back meetings and why you're "hell on wheels" by 3pm22:35 - Theme days: How to structure your week for maximum effectiveness26:10 - Monday for marketing, Tuesday for one-on-ones, Friday for review and planning29:45 - Why you have 100% agency over your calendar (even if you think you don't)32:20 - The entrepreneur's curse: blowing things up when you get bored35:50 - Creating "playgrounds" so you don't sabotage your business39:15 - The difference between consulting and coaching42:30 - When the CEO says "fix them" but really needs to fix themselves45:40 - Process will set you free (but only when leadership evolves)48:20 - Final thoughts: Leadership is the ultimate leverage pointConnect with Brad FarrisAnchor Advisors: https://anchoradvisors.com/If you're an entrepreneur who's ready to stop blaming your team and start leading at a higher level—Brad's your guy.About Today's Business LeadersReal entrepreneurs. Real stories. Real lessons.No BS, no fluff—just honest conversations about what it actually takes to build and grow a business.Hosted by Gabe Arnold, founder of Business Marketing Engine.

What if getting dressed is less about fashion and more about the relationship you have with yourself?Our clothes communicate before we ever say a word. They can help us feel visible, confident, creative, and aligned with who we are becoming. They can also keep us connected to an older version of ourselves that no longer quite fits.Amy and celebrity stylist and image consultant JenniLee explore personal style and confidence, authentic professional style, and why so many people have closets full of clothes while still feeling as though they have nothing to wear. JenniLee shares why the answer is often more styling, not more shopping, and how career changes, body changes, comfort habits, and old beliefs about clothing can shape the way we show up.They also explore individuality in the workplace, JenniLee's SPARK Method, the limitations of AI and personal styling, thoughtful travel wardrobes, and the growing possibilities of resale and vintage fashion.Beneath all of it is a deeper invitation to become curious again. Getting dressed can be practical and professional without becoming another rule to follow. It can also be playful, intentional, kind, and deeply personal.Sometimes creating magic at work begins before we ever walk out the door.Take JenniLee's Style Quiz to help you meet your style archetype and bring more of you into what you wear. https://www.jennileestylist.consulting/quizMoments That Create Momentum:Style Is a Language – Explore what your clothes communicate not only to the people around you, but also back to yourself.When Your Closet No Longer Fits Who You Are – Understand why career shifts, body changes, and old habits can make getting dressed feel unexpectedly difficult.More Styling, Less Shopping – Learn how working differently with what you already own can reduce overwhelm and reconnect you with your personal style.Professional Does Not Have to Mean Invisible – Discover how fit, color, and thoughtful details can help you show up credibly without dressing like everyone else.Getting Dressed Can Be a Ritual – See how playfulness, creativity, and kindness can transform an everyday task into a more intentional way of showing up.About the Guest:JenniLee is a NYC-based fashion stylist and image consultant with over two decades of experience helping creatives and ambitious professionals dress with confidence, clarity, and intention. Her celebrity and editorial client list includes Scarlett Johansson, Chris Pratt, Lauryn Hill, Elton John, and One Direction, with work featured in Harper's Bazaar, Rolling Stone, InStyle, People, and Real Simple. She also appears regularly on morning shows like Good Morning Atlanta and Fox News Good Day New York as a style expert. JenniLee's philosophy is "More Styling, Less Shopping," and she helps her clients build wardrobes that align with who they're becoming, not just what's in their closet.https://www.instagram.com/jennileestylist/About Amy:Amy Lynn Durham, known by her clients as the Corporate Mystic, is the founder of the Executive Coaching Firm, Create Magic At Work®, where they help leaders build workplaces rooted in creativity, collaboration, and fulfillment. A former corporate executive turned Executive Coach, Amy blends practical leadership strategies with spiritual intelligence to unlock human potential at work.She's a certified Executive Coach through UC Berkeley & the International Coaching Federation (ICF) In addition, Amy holds coaching certifications in Spiritual Intelligence (SQ21), the Edgewalker Profile, and the Archetypes of Change . In addition to being the host of the Create Magic At Work® podcast, Amy is the author of Create Magic At Work®, Creating Career Magic: A Daily Prompt Journal and the founder of Magic Thread Media™. Through her work, she inspires intentional leadership for thriving workplaces and lives where “magic” becomes reality.Connect with Amy:https://createmagicatwork.net/https://www.linkedin.com/company/create-magic-at-workhttps://www.facebook.com/112951637095427https://www.instagram.com/createmagicatworkhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnEm4h3fUgaq8qgvZpz6dGgThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you are enjoying the show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

Brandon Fairweather was born with a heart defect doctors said he'd need to fix "someday." That someday came at 28 — heart surgery on his third wedding anniversary.Since then: 2 strokes, a near-fatal internal bleed, and a cancer diagnosis. Through all of it, a level of anxiety that, at its worst, made it hard to get out of bed.He wrote his way through it, and that became his book, The Hell Inside Our Heads: Managing Anxiety and Practical Steps for Better Mental Health.In this episode, Brandon and Angela unpack what actually helped NOT to beat anxiety but to manage it for health, fitness and life's most joyous moment —  the practical, the philosophical, and the occasionally unconventional toolkit you don't want to miss!What we cover:Brandon's health journey — heart surgery, two TIAs, a near bleed-out, and cancer, all before 44Why you can't "beat" anxiety, and why that's actually good newsThe breathing technique and grounding tools Brandon still uses todayHow sleep, food, movement and "social diet" shape your nervous systemThe champagne he opened on the day of his cancer diagnosis, and why"Progress, not perfection" — treating mental health like a skill you train, not a switch you flipWhy talking to someone, anyone, is never the wrong move"You don't try to beat happiness, you don't try to beat sadness. So why would you try to beat anxiety?" — Brandon FairweatherLinks Brandon shared:Get the book — The Hell Inside Our Heads: Exclusive Books, Takealot, Bargain Books, Reader's Warehouse, Estrell Books, Amazon, Apple Books, loot.co.zahellinsideourheads.co.zaFollow Brandon: Instagram & LinkedIn — @BrandonFairweatherAbout Brandon FairweatherBrandon Fairweather is a South African brand manager and health industry leader with over two decades of experience in wellness, sports nutrition and consumer health.He's currently Brand Manager for Biogen South Africa and Health Category Marketing Manager for Dis-Chem Pharmacies. At 43, his professional expertise is matched by the depth of his personal story — open-heart surgery at 28, two strokes, a near-fatal bleed-out, and a successful fight against cancer have shaped his belief that adversity can be transformed into purpose.Brandon lives in Johannesburg.Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina  Certified Health, Sleep, Performance & Executive Coach 360 with 18 years of experience helping people change to feel, be and do their best.

Procrastination can feel like a character flaw, but I see it as a predictable brain pattern, a bad mental habit and that means we can train our way out of it.If you've ever stared at a workout plan, a report, a nutrition goal, or a hard conversation and thought, “I'll do it later,” this one is built for you.I'm Angela Shurina, and I'm sharing the 3-step mental strategy I use with my coaching clients and in my own life to take action when the “I don't want to” or "I'll do it later" mood hits.First, we talk about why resistance shows up in the first place and why the struggle is usually concentrated in the very first step.I walk through a simple reflection practice that cuts through excuses fast and turn motivation, productivity, and discipline into a repeatable habit.If you got value from this, subscribe so you don't miss what's next, share it with a friend who's been stuck lately, and leave a quick rating and review so more people can find the show._______________________Support The Show and Turbocharge Angela

What do you do when the career you thought was secure suddenly isn't?Leah C. Murphy sits down with Dr. Kristy Taylor, founder of WORxK Solutions, LLC, to talk about navigating layoffs, career transitions, and an increasingly challenging job market. Drawing from both her professional expertise and her own experience with job loss, Dr. Taylor shares practical ways to move forward without letting fear or desperation drive your next decision.From recognizing the value of your transferable skills to strengthening your career brand and embracing AI as a tool, this conversation is about approaching your next move with strategy, confidence, and intention. 

In this episode I sit down with Curtis Bateman, change expert, author and FranklinCovey leader, to explore how we can navigate uncertainty and become more adaptable in times of change.Drawing on more than 25 years of experience, Curtis shares why change can feel so uncomfortable, the stages we move through when our lives are disrupted, and how we can learn to see opportunity on the other side.What we cover:Why our brains naturally resist change and uncertaintyThe four stages we move through when navigating changeHow to move through disruption without getting stuckWhy adaptability is a skill that can be learnedHow leaders can help their people navigate change successfullyWhether you're navigating change in your work, leadership or personal life, this conversation offers practical tools to help you move through uncertainty and turn change into an opportunity for growth.Learn more about Curtis here - https://www.franklincovey.com/speakers-bureau/curtis-bateman/Connect with Curtis on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtisabateman/Purchase a copy of Curtis's book here - https://www.franklincovey.com/books/change-how-to-turn-uncertainty-into-opportunity/If you're interested in having me deliver a keynote or workshop for your team contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comWebsite: https://www.jjlaughlin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Habits of High Performers Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.Send me a personal text message - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comSupport the show

What happens when the coping mechanism that got you through high-pressure executive life becomes the very thing that costs you your family? In this candid episode of Where Parents Talk, host Lianne Castelino sits down with Nick Jonsson — executive coach, psychotherapist, keynote speaker, best-selling author, and Ironman triathlete — who spent years using alcohol to manage the stress of a demanding corporate career before hitting a breaking point that changed everything.Now in his ninth year of sobriety, Nick shares the unfiltered story of how hustle culture and an unspoken family expectation to "always work harder" masked years of unhealthy coping, and how he rebuilt a broken relationship with his teenage son — one Minecraft session at a time.Parents will learn Nick's five-step resilience framework (Surrender, Purpose, Connection, Goals, Discipline), practical strategies for having honest conversations with teens about stress, substance use, and mental health, and why modelling vulnerability — not perfection — is what actually builds resilient kids.Whether you're navigating your own stress, worried about a teen's coping habits, or simply want a more connected family life, this conversation offers real, actionable insight grounded in lived experience.Topics covered:addiction recovery, executive burnout, hustle culture, parenting teenagers, father-son relationships, resilience coaching, healthy coping mechanisms, family communication, teen mental health.Takeaways:Surrender—admitting blind spots and vulnerability—is the essential first step toward resilient mental health.Replacing numbing behaviours like late-night social media and excessive device usage with meaningful purpose and discipline.Making amends and restoring connection with family rebuilds trust after addiction and improves emotional and physical health.Introducing a five-step resilience framework—surrender, purpose, connection, goals and discipline—that gives practical structure to recovery and everyday life.Modelling coaching-style conversations with my teen, acknowledging hormonal changes while promoting independence, communication and consent & relationships.Caution against over-shielding kids from stress because age-appropriate honesty reduces secrecy, bullying risk and supports emotional health.Recommending a simple life audit, asking for help early, and using coaches or voluntary groups to protect mental health and family resilience — because recovery becomes service, not a party trick.Companies mentioned in this episode:Where Parents Talkwhereparentstalk.comChatGPTNetflixMinecraftThis podcast is for parents, guardians, teachers and caregivers to learn proven strategies and trusted tips on raising kids, teens and young adults based on science, evidenced and lived experience.You'll learn the latest on topics like managing bullying, consent, fostering healthy relationships, and the interconnectedness of mental, emotional and physical health.Links referenced in this episode:whereparentstalk.com

If you've been chasing better sleep, fat loss, or muscle gain with “perfect” supplements and still feel stuck, this episode will explain why.I'm Angela Shurina, Certified Sleep Coach, and I'm breaking down the coaching framework I use to help clients stop majoring in minors and start getting real results from the essential efforts. We start with a simple story: a client sleeps poorly, takes all the supplements, and still wakes up tired.Then we zoom out to performance and body composition.Muscle building is a recipe: challenging strength training, enough total calories, adequate protein, key micronutrients, and sleep for recovery and muscle protein synthesis.Fat loss is also a recipe, and it still runs on energy balance and a calorie deficit, no matter how magical a new diet trend sounds.If this helps, subscribe, share it with one person who's struggling, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a five-star rating on Spotify.Want direct help prioritizing your habits for sleep, stress management, nutrition, fat loss, or muscle gain?Book a one-on-one session through the link below._______________________Support The Show and Turbocharge Angela

If you've ever said, “I just don't feel like creating today,” this conversation challenges the assumption hiding inside that sentence.We're talking about consistent creativity, deep work, and the unglamorous skill that separates people who finish from people who only plan.We connect the dots between professional standards in everyday work and the way we often treat our creative goals like optional hobbies.A key theme is the shift from amateur habits to a professional mindset: Steven Kotler's willingness to practice in bad conditions so output doesn't depend on perfect energy, and Neil Gaiman's simple constraint that protects focus, write or do nothing.Then we get practical.We explain why routine is more than discipline, it's biology. When you write, train, eat, or sleep at consistent times, your brain and body start preparing in advance. Your homework is simple and challenging: when is your muse date, and how will you protect it?Subscribe for more tools on personal growth, creativity, and high-performance habits, and if this helps, share it with a friend who wants to be consistently creative and leave a review so more people build a creative routine that lasts._______________________Support The Show and Turbocharge Angela

Topic:THE RESPONSIBILITY OF YOU!What happens when you realize that you have a responsibility to become the healthiest, strongest, most purposeful version of YOU?Join me Thursday, September 3rd from 11:00 AM–12:00 PM EST as I welcome an incredible husband/wife duo, Yolanda Ellerbe Brown and Raymond Brown to The Kim Jacobs Show!Yolanda is an Executive Coach, Entrepreneur, Author, Podcast Host, and Inspirational Speaker. Raymond is a Business Owner, Author, Leader, Inspirational Speaker, and Spiritual Conversationalist.Together, they have dedicated their lives to helping people grow in health, wealth, confidence, purpose, and personal responsibility.And we're going to get REAL about it!What does “Responsibility of YOU” actually mean?What happens when we stop waiting for someone else to change our lives and accept responsibility for what we can do?Yolanda and Raymond believe that people can live with more time, more wealth, and better health and they're passionate about helping others discover what is possible.This isn't just a conversation about business.It's a conversation about YOU.Your choices.Your growth.Your health.Your future.Your purpose.Your responsibility.Because sometimes the greatest breakthrough begins when you stop asking, “Who's going to do something about this?”…and start asking:“What is MY responsibility in this?”Subscribe today and turn on notifications so you don't miss this powerful conversation!YouTube.com/c/KimjacobsshowReady to launch your own virtual talk show?Our next Start Your Virtual Show from Scratch small-group training is filling up quickly! Only a few seats remain.Email: Kimjacobsshow@gmail.comCall: 704-944-3534HELP US CONTINUE BRINGING LIFE-CHANGING CONTENT TO THE WORLD!Every interview, every broadcast, and every opportunity to educate, empower, and inspire is made possible because of viewers and supporters like YOU. If The Kim Jacobs Show has ever encouraged you, informed you, connected you with valuable resources, or blessed your life in any way, please don't wait—give today.PayPal: paypal.me/KimjacobsincVenmo: @ThekimjacobsshowZelle or Apple Cash: 704-962-7161#TheKimJacobsShow #TheResponsibilityOfYOU #KimJacobs #TheBalanceDoctor #YolandaEllerbeBrown #RaymondBrown #Zradical #HealthAndWellness #Wealth #PersonalGrowth #Purpose #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #LiveWithPurpose #Ctrmedianetwork #TakeResponsibilityBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-kim-jacobs-show--2878190/support.

Zach sits down with Julia Rock, Founder of Rock Career Development, to discuss leadership in the modern workplace. Julia is an Executive Coach, Keynote Speaker, Burnout & Leadership Strategist, and LinkedIn Top Voice who focuses on uncomplicating leadership for today's workplace. About Living Corporate: ⁠⁠⁠Check out our merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! https://living-corporate-shop.fourthwall.com/ Learn more about⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Living Corporate's offerings and services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. https://work.living-corporate.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/livingcorporate About Julia Rock: https://rockcareer.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-rock/

What happens when the job everyone assumes is becoming obsolete is actually where some of the most human work is happening?Middle managers live between pressure and people. They translate expectations from above, absorb problems before senior leaders ever see them, and help teams move through conflict, uncertainty, and burnout. Much of that work is invisible until it stops happening.Amy and Doug Barna explore what leadership looks like as AI becomes increasingly capable of handling coordination, reporting, and other technical tasks that once defined management. Doug argues that this shift does not make human leadership less important. It exposes the part of leadership technology cannot simply automate: understanding what motivates a particular person, noticing emotion, listening closely, building trust, and staying present when a conversation becomes uncomfortable.The discussion also reframes the skills we often call “soft.” Active listening, social awareness, empathy, and relationship management are not decorative additions to leadership. They are the capacities that allow someone to lead people rather than simply manage information.As technology becomes better at organizing the work, the question becomes more human, not less. Who can still read the room, recognize the person inside the performance, and help people stay connected when pressure pulls them apart?Moments That Create Momentum:The Invisible Work Between the Layers – Explore why middle managers often carry the human side of leadership that others do not see.When AI Removes the Administrative Work – Discover why empathy, trust, and relationship skills may matter even more as technology takes on more technical tasks.People Tell You What Motivates Them – Learn how listening closely to concerns and frustrations can reveal what someone actually needs from their leader.Presence Changes Difficult Conversations – Understand how shifting attention away from your own discomfort can help create more trust and connection.The Skills We Carry Beyond Work – See how stronger listening, awareness, and compassion can influence not only teams, but relationships and communities too.About the Guest:Doug Barna is a Team Building and Leadership Coach with Acclaimed Summit, LLC. With over 20 years of experience as a project leader and people manager, Doug has dedicated over a decade to studying psychology and organizational behavior, honing the soft skills that are crucial for effective leadership. Doug's not just another coach; he's the compassionate mentor he wished he had so many years ago, bridging the gap between a scientific mind and an empathetic approach. In this quest for clarity and connection, Doug developed strategies that cut through superficial tactics and dive into the foundational elements that work.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougbarna/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dougbarnaAbout Amy:Amy Lynn Durham, known by her clients as the Corporate Mystic, is the founder of the Executive Coaching Firm, Create Magic At Work®, where they help leaders build workplaces rooted in creativity, collaboration, and fulfillment. A former corporate executive turned Executive Coach, Amy blends practical leadership strategies with spiritual intelligence to unlock human potential at work.She's a certified Executive Coach through UC Berkeley & the International Coaching Federation (ICF) In addition, Amy holds coaching certifications in Spiritual Intelligence (SQ21), the Edgewalker Profile, and the Archetypes of Change . In addition to being the host of the Create Magic At Work® podcast, Amy is the author of Create Magic At Work®, Creating Career Magic: A Daily Prompt Journal and the founder of Magic Thread Media™. Through her work, she inspires intentional leadership for thriving workplaces and lives where “magic” becomes reality.Connect with Amy:https://createmagicatwork.net/https://www.linkedin.com/company/create-magic-at-workhttps://www.facebook.com/112951637095427https://www.instagram.com/createmagicatworkhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnEm4h3fUgaq8qgvZpz6dGgThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you are enjoying the show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

Clement Manyathela speaks with Anja Van Beek, Leadership Strategist, Executive Coach and founder of the WholeLeader Collective, about the science behind a fresh start, which can motivate people to reassess their goals and pursue change in the last quarter of the year. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Ashutosh Garg as he welcomes Mark Wessner, PhD—President, Executive Coach, and author of The Four Languages of a Leader—for an insightful conversation on leadership communication.Discover how experiences across government, education, and pastoral leadership have shaped Mark Wessner's approach, and explore the concept of a leader's “heart language.”Dive deep into the four core leadership communication languages: Declaration, Invitation, Exploration, and Conversation, and learn about their strengths, potential pitfalls, and practical applications for modern leaders.Whether you are a CEO, mentor, educator, coach, or someone looking to strengthen your influence, this episode offers actionable insights on developing communication skills, adapting your style, and fostering deeper engagement with your team or audience.Mark Wessner also shares how coaching intersects with effective leadership and explores the impact of artificial intelligence on leadership communication.Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring leadership stories and insights!

What happens when shame becomes part of how we see ourselves—and what changes when we begin meeting it with compassion? In this episode I am joined by Executive Coach and certified IFS Practitioner Trevor Bird for an honest conversation about shame, masculinity, vulnerability, and IFS. Trevor shares his own story of shame, including how it fueled the managing parts that helped him find success in the restaurant industry. He also opens up about his strained relationship with his father, the shame his father carried, and how it impacted their relationship.   Together We Explore: • Common ways shame shows up for men • Toxic masculinity and the cultural burdens of masculinity • Healthy shame vs. toxic shame • Why we are not our mistakes—and how we can move through shame • The power of compassion for shame-carrying parts • The myth of male vulnerability   About Trevor Bird Trevor Bird is an Executive Coach, certified IFS Practitioner, and founder of Making Sense of Inner Conflict. He helps people understand experiences like freezing up, shutting down, and blowing up—not as character flaws, but as parts of ourselves we can learn about and build relationships with. Through 1:1 coaching, courses, men's groups, and his work as co-founder of the Inner World Collective, Trevor helps people move from inner conflict toward greater groundedness, connection, and Self-leadership.   Learn more about Trevor: www.trevorbird.com   _______________________________ Want to work with Natalie for Intuitive Parts-IFS Therapy or Spiritual-IFS Consultation? Contact her below Website: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/ Contact: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/contact  Instagram: @nataliedeering _____________________________   Help Support the Podcast by Donating Here!    You can also support the podcast by following, rating, and leaving a review!     

What if, instead of trying to avoid or manage change, we learned to harness it as a source of growth, adaptability and leadership impact? In this episode of Inspirational Leadership, I'm joined by Ashwini Balasubramanian, VP of R&D at 3M and author of Map Your Ascent: Embracing Change as Your Leadership Superpower. With 23 years of experience leading global teams, Ashwini shares how embracing change has shaped her career and her approach to leadership. In this conversation, we explore: Why change can be something to harness rather than fear, and how to distinguish stress that stretches us from stress that depletes us. Ashwini's 3P framework — Personality, Perspectives and Presence — and how understanding our beliefs and wiring can help us navigate change more effectively. Why leaders need to be willing to ask for help, acknowledge what they don't know and challenge beliefs that may no longer serve them. How holding strong opinions loosely allows leaders to remain curious, adaptable and open to different perspectives while building psychological safety and trust. Why generosity, influence and developing others create a more lasting leadership impact than authority, politics or becoming indispensable. About Ashwini Balasubramanian Ashwini Balasubramanian is VP of R&D at 3M and author of Map Your Ascent: Embracing Change as Your Leadership Superpower. With 23 years of experience leading global teams across technology, product innovation and corporate strategy, she is passionate about helping leaders and organizations harness change, build influence and create lasting impact. She is also a keynote speaker on ESG and leadership topics worldwide. About Inspirational Leadership Inspirational Leadership is hosted by Kristen Harcourt, Emotional Intelligence Expert, Executive Coach, Leadership Trainer, Keynote Speaker, and Podcast Host. Through conversations with inspiring leaders, experts, and thinkers, Kristen explores the ideas, behaviours, and practices that help us become more conscious, courageous, and inspirational leaders. Learn more about Kristen and her work in executive coaching, leadership training, and transformational keynotes at www.kristenharcourt.com

Get all the inside secrets and tools you need to help you develop your intuitive and leadership skills so you are on the path to the highest level of success with ease. Discover how to turn the pressure you carry into power by creating intentional moments of calm, choice, and self-care with Shairose Gulamani.Pressure can build you—but it doesn't have to define you.Calm is a state you can intentionally create through small self-care resets.Pause, name what you're feeling, and choose how you want to respond.About Shairose:Shairose Gulamani is an award-winning Executive Coach and International Speaker who helps high performers transform pressure into power. Drawing on three decades of entrepreneurship, education and business leadership, she works with founders and executives navigating high-stakes pressure. Founder of PressurePoint and recipient of the Rising Authority Award, Shairose helps leaders turn their hardest moments into their greatest strength.Follow Shairose:LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shairosegulamani/Every person is destined for success—but success begins with understanding your purpose. Take the free Purpose Archetype Quiz at MyPurposeQuiz.com and discover your next breakthrough.Listen in as Jennifer Takagi, founder of Takagi Consulting, Certified High Performance Coach, 6X time Amazon.Com Best Selling-Author, Certified Soul Care Coach, Certified Jack Canfield Success Principle Trainer, Certified Professional Behavioral Analyst and Facilitator of the DISC Behavioral Profiles, Certified Change Style Indicator Facilitator, Law of Attraction Practitioner, and Certified Coaching Specialist - leadership entrepreneur, speaker and trainer, shares the lessons she's learned along the way. Each episode is designed to give you the tools, ideas, and inspiration to lead with integrity. Humor is a big part of Jennifer's life, so expect a few puns and possibly some sarcasm. Tune in for a motivational guest, a story or tips to take you even closer to that success you've been coveting. Please share the episodes that inspired you the most and be sure to leave a comment.Official Website: http://www.jennifertakagi.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifertakagi/Facebook: facebook.com/takagiconsulting I look forward to connecting with you soon,Jennifer TakagiSpeaker, Trainer, Author, Energy HealerPS: We would love to hear from you! For questions, coaching, or to book interviews, please email my team at Jennifer@takagiconsulting.com

In this episode I sit down with Dr Braden Brown, Director of Mental Health at BYU and mental performance specialist, to explore the mental skills that help us perform at our best.Drawing on his experience as a former college football player and his work with high-performing athletes, Braden shares practical tools for managing pressure, overcoming self-doubt and building mental resilience.What we cover:How to manage pressure, nerves and self-doubtWhy psychological flexibility is key to performanceHow mindfulness can strengthen your mental gameWhat separates the world's greatest performersHow to reset and refocus after making a mistakeWhether you're an athlete, leader or simply want to perform better under pressure, this conversation offers practical tools for strengthening your mental game.Learn more about Braden here - https://b4lsac.byu.edu/directory/braden-brown-phdFollow Braden on IG here - https://www.instagram.com/drbradenbrown/Connect with Braden on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/braden-brown-phd-005ba544/If you're interested in having me deliver a keynote or workshop for your team contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comWebsite: https://www.jjlaughlin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Habits of High Performers Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.Send me a personal text message - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comSupport the show

Joaquin Cordero was 8 years old the first time he made money selling something — small wooden spinning tops to other kids in Guatemala City. Since then he's founded eleven companies, survived 2 broken necks, a bee attack 30 meters up a rock face, and a bone infection that hit the exact week he stepped into the EO Global Chair seat at a 22,000-member global organization.In this episode, Joaquin unpacks what carried him through all of it — and the one piece of advice he keeps giving younger entrepreneurs.Some notes from Joaquin's story we get into:

You can feel fully capable and still not follow through and that is not a moral failure, it is a signal.When we catch ourselves saying “I should” or “I could,” we're hearing hesitant language out loud, and it usually means our brain is not convinced the goal is worth the cost.In this episode I unpack how that shows up with healthy habits like intermittent fasting, nutrition, exercise, sleep, and productivity, and why forcing more willpower backfires.We start with the first lever: getting very clear on your why and the best exercise I do with my clients for that.Then we hit the second lever: planning for when it sucks (not the way you think). I give concrete self-management options I give to my clients and use myself when I'm getting ready for a fitness competition, and explain why “I'll try harder” is not a plan.If you want practical behavior change tools, motivation that lasts, and a cleaner path to your goals, listen through the end.If this helps, subscribe, share it with someone who keeps “should-ing” on themselves, and leave a quick review so more people can find the show._______________________Support The Show and Motivate Angela

After more than 20 years in the legal and investment sectors, Khadija Grabinski transitioned into executive coaching, where she helps leaders navigate change through meaningful conversations. Having lived in Saudi Arabia for the past year, she also shares her experience of the Kingdom on social media, offering an authentic perspective on its culture, people, and transformation.

If your calendar changes every week, your habits can still stay rock solid and it starts with one surprisingly simple move: stop attaching consistency to a schedule and start attaching it to a consistent daily trigger that happens no matter what.We talk through why more than 80% of daily decisions happen on autopilot, and how that autopilot can either build your health or quietly drain it when life feels scattered. We answer a common question from people who retire, travel often, work hybrid hours, raise kids, or run their own business: how do you build routines when you have no routine?Our go-to strategy is “anchor moments” the few things that happen no matter where you are, like waking up, brushing your teeth, showering, coffee, lunch, or dinner. We show how to tie your most important habit, especially consistent exercise, to one of those moments so it becomes as automatic as hygiene. You'll also get the practical layer that makes this work anywhere. "Your best intentions die of lack of preparation"If this helped, subscribe, share the podcast with a friend, and leave a review so more people can build calm, strong routines in a chaotic world._______________________Support The Show and Motivate Angela

Pamela is a seasoned executive coach with over two decades of experience. She is known for guiding leaders through complex transitions with clarity, confidence, and compassion. With deep expertise in human development, organizational change, and C-suite dynamics, she partners with CEOs, Boards, and executive teams to build cultures of trust, performance, and purpose. Pamela has led transformative leadership programs across sectors nonprofits, foundations, startups, and global enterprises. At Amazon, she pioneered the company's first executive onboarding and development program for senior leaders worldwide, earning a Brandon Hall Gold Award. As SVP of People and Organizational Development at Outreach, she helped scale a values-driven culture through rapid growth. Her work as a Culture Strategist and Executive Coach continues to shape leadership practices in high-growth environments. Whether aligning leadership teams, coaching through succession, or cultivating values-based cultures, Pamela brings a rare blend of rigor and heart, razor-sharp intelligence, perceptiveness, and a very helpful edginess to her work.   Episode Summary: Lyndsay Dowd sits down with executive coach and organizational design expert Pamela Mattsson, who built Amazon's first executive onboarding program for senior leaders worldwide before founding her own practice. Pamela unpacks why culture isn't a poster on a wall but a diagnosable, rebuildable system, and walks through the three interconnected pillars of her work: culture strategy, top team development, and executive coaching. She shares why "customization" is really about respect, how honoring what's real (including the confidence dip every new executive faces) builds trust faster, and why leadership is never just a job — it's an expression of soul that shapes the "dinner table conversations" people have about their leaders. The conversation closes with reflections on legacy, what's next for Pamela's practice, and a simple, powerful test for leaders: if there were a one-way camera on you, would you be proud of the footage?   Connect with Pamela Mattsson: LinkedIn: search Pamela Mattsson Website: pamelamattsson.com   Key Takeaways: - Culture isn't just values on a wall - New executives experience a natural dip in confidence and competence when they change roles - Real coaching work starts with discovery, not a fixed playbook - Culture change has to start at the top - A strong executive team is more than a group of strong functional leaders   Episode Chapters: 00:00 — Cold Open & Episode Preview 00:55 — Meet Pamela Mattsson 02:14 — Pamela's Origin Story: From Typing Psych Reports to Studying Resilience 03:23 — The Drive to Keep Learning 04:36 — From Building Amazon's Program to Independent Practice 06:41 — What Makes Her Coaching Approach Different: Partnership Over Playbook 09:34 — The Three Buckets of Her Work: Culture Strategy 11:48 — Top Team Development 13:25 — Executive Coaching, Tied Back to the Team 14:25 — Advice for Leaders Considering This Work 17:44 — Sponsor Break & Show Support (Cozy Earth discount code: LEADWITHHEART) 18:35 — What Inspires Pamela + The "One-Way Camera" Test 20:17 — Defining Legacy 21:22 — What's Next for Pamela 22:59 — The Book in Progress, and Where to Find Pamela 23:53 — Closing Thoughts & Sign-Off

Smart people continually miss small, strategic opportunities to connect at work. This 97% Effective Essentials episode shows how seemingly casual conversations can strengthen relationships, increase visibility, and create career momentum.Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:The power of small talkTrivial conversations that are a waste of time? Why small talk matters in your careerThe science and art of small talkPractical Tip #1: One Common Data PointPractical Tip #2: One Sentence (“BEST”)Practical Tip #3: One Way to More Deeply EngageSmall talk, Big Results – But you have to do this firstWhere to go deeper on the research and see more examples BIO AND LINKS:Michael Wenderoth is an Executive Coach that helps executives re-examine their assumptions about power, politics, and authenticity to get promoted, become more effective at work, and break glass ceilings holding them back. Having served 20 years in senior roles with companies across the globe, and then 7 years as a professional coach, he has helped accelerated the careers of clients from diverse industries, backgrounds, and levels of seniority, helping them get ahead – without having to sell their souls in the process. Michael is the award-winning author of Get Promoted, host of the 97% Effective career acceleration podcast, and a frequent speaker and media contributor on career advancement, leadership and navigating power and politics. His work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Stanford Business School Executive Education and IE Business School, where he collaborates with renowned professors, coaches, executives and experts. Michael holds an MBA from Stanford and trained as an executive coach at Columbia University (3CP).Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelchangwenderoth/Sasha Kelemen episode, on “Finding one common data point”: http://tinyurl.com/2n4dcjvnAlison Temperley episode on “Having the BEST conversation”: http://tinyurl.com/4ubrr4mwResearch cited: See Chapter 5 (“What the Evidence Really Says” in Get Promoted: https://tinyurl.com/453txk74Michael's Book, Get Promoted: https://changwenderoth.com/#tve-jump-180481ecea3Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this inspiring episode of The Brand Called You, we welcome Swati Sinha, Executive Coach & Creator of NeuroAuthority™; Founder, Sakhi for Life.Hosted by Ashutosh Garg, the conversation explores Swati's remarkable journey—from being the first girl in her family to attend an English-medium, co-educational school to building a successful corporate career and becoming a leadership coach and founder.Swati shares insights into imposter syndrome, leadership patterns, neuroscience, executive coaching, and sustainable transformation. She explains why many leadership challenges are rooted not in a lack of skills, but in deeper patterns that influence behaviour and performance.The conversation also explores why some leaders reach the top of their careers yet find themselves at the edge of their capacity, the emotional challenges senior executives rarely discuss, and the barriers that continue to affect women in leadership.Swati also shares her perspective on why women should not have to choose between career success and personal fulfilment, emphasizing prioritization rather than an impossible search for perfect balance.Don't miss this insightful conversation on redefining leadership, understanding human neuro-patterns, empowering women, and preparing leaders for a rapidly changing world shaped by neuroscience and AI.

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail!Your high-potential just hit a ceiling she can't see. Your strong contributor is running a toxic sub-team and you're not sure how to course-correct without losing him. Your new promotion deserves better than a "good luck" and a handbook.Executive coaching is the $20 billion industry you're underusing.Most HR leaders and hiring managers know coaching works; the ROI is proven, engagement lifts, retention improves. But most don't hire coaches, or when they do, they hire badly. They lack effective vetting questions, and a framework that doesn't just rely on a certificate that doesn't carry any weight if someone can't actually create change.This week on Shedding the Corporate Bitch, Bernadette walks through the exact framework she uses to evaluate coaches for her 400+ executive clients. It includes 15 total questions; 10 universal ones every leader should ask, plus 5 critical ones if you're an HR or business leaders investing in coaching for your organization.What You Will Learn• How to accelerate high potentials and fix struggling teams through the right coach match• The 15-question vetting framework that separates great coaches from poor hires• Red flags in coach selection and how to spot them in your first conversation• Why chemistry alone is not enough and not all certficates and credentials are a quaranteeKey Quote:"The best leaders in the world have coaches. It's not because they're broken. It's because they want to show up as the best leader they can be."Episode Chapters0:00 — Introduction0:32 — Why Leaders Don't Hire Coaches (Even When Coaching Works)1:30 — Who This Episode Is For3:35 — Why Coaching Matters and the ROI5:59 — Common Hiring Mistakes Leaders Make8:00 — The 10 Universal Vetting Questions32:55 — The 5 HR-Specific Vetting Questions35:48 — How to Make Your Final Decision37:35 — Your Challenge This Week38:00 — Closing Invitation and Next StepsWant to determine if there are leadership gaps that need attention? Take our free Leadership Gap Diagnostic that takes 10 minutes and pinpoints exactly where you need support. Get started: https://balloffirecoaching.com/opt-inAbout Bernadette BoasBernadette Boas is an executive leadership coach, founder of Ball of Fire Coaching, and author of Shedding the Corporate Bitch. With 25+ years in corporate leadership roles (VP and Chief Knowledge Officer) and 16+ years coaching 400+ executives across Fortune 500 and high-growth companies, she transforms leaders and teams.About Shedding the Corporate BitchEvery episode transforms today's managers into tomorrow's powerhouse leaders. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen.Support the show

Caroline Webb is an economist, executive coach, and bestselling author of How to Have a Good Day, which has been published in more than 60 countries. Her new book is Leadership Intelligence: Science-Based Strategies for Mastering Twenty-One Everyday Management Challenges. Caroline has been named one of the top 50 executive coaches in the world by Thinkers50 and one of the top 50 leadership and management thinkers by Inc. magazine. She is a Senior Advisor on leadership to McKinsey & Company, where she previously served as a Partner. For more than two decades, Caroline has worked with leaders across business, government, startups, and the social sector, drawing on behavioral science, economics, and neuroscience to help people perform at their best. Her work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Economist, Financial Times, Fortune, Fast Company, TIME, and WIRED. In this episode we discuss the following: One of my favorite ideas from Caroline is simple: if you want to get the best out of people, it helps to understand how their brains work. When Caroline was working with the military general, it was only when she explained what was happening in the brain that she finally got through to him. Shouting might make someone more vigilant, but it's not going to improve their problem-solving ability. When people feel threatened, their ability to reason, solve problems, and be creative can actually decline. Leadership isn't so much about our personality traits as it is about our behaviors. And when people know we have their best interests at heart, they're more likely to reach their potential. When someone responds to us in an unpleasant way, our instinct is to focus on what they need to change. But sometimes the best way to change how someone behaves toward us is to change how we behave toward them first.

Leading Change Through Clarity, Compassion, and Communication with Connie Rawson Coaching's Connie RawsonIn a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast, host Josh Elledge sat down with Connie Rawson, Executive Coach and Founder of Connie Rawson Coaching, to discuss how corporate leaders and business owners can navigate organizational change through high-impact communication. Connie, a seasoned executive coach who has advised leaders across tech and enterprise giants like Salesforce, Zendesk, and Workday, shares her battle-tested framework for executing difficult workplace discussions with clarity, courage, and empathy. This conversation delivers an actionable roadmap for executives looking to eliminate communication friction, handle performance reviews, navigate corporate restructurings, and lead through organizational transitions without damaging company culture or trust.The Executive Communication Blueprint: Mastering Candid Discussions and Driving Alignment During ChangeThe primary bottleneck stalling organizational growth during times of restructuring, acquisitions, or leadership pivots is executive communication avoidance. Connie Rawson explains that while uncomfortable conversations around underperformance or strategic shifts naturally trigger anxiety, avoiding these discussions creates severe organizational misalignment, low morale, and operational drag. To lead effectively, executives must approach every candid conversation with a defined purpose, establishing the desired productive outcome before initiating the dialogue. Giving team members a clear context advance notice—rather than sending vague meeting requests—lowers psychological defensiveness and prepares both parties for a constructive, solutions-oriented discussion.Balancing extreme messaging clarity with genuine empathy is essential for maintaining leadership credibility during high-stakes organizational transitions. Leaders often make the mistake of softening critical feedback so extensively that the core message becomes diluted, leaving the employee confused about expectations and next steps. Direct, succinct feedback must be paired with compassionate delivery, ensuring the recipient clearly understands performance gaps while feeling supported in their professional growth. Incorporating immediate alignment checks—such as asking open-ended questions and having the team member reflect back their understanding of key points—eliminates miscommunication and ensures mutual commitment to execution.Ultimately, sustaining long-term executive influence requires building a corporate culture grounded in radical transparency, dignity, and active listening. Treating employees with respect during challenging conversations—including lay-offs or role changes—preserves the internal brand, protects talent retention, and reinforces psychological safety across all management tiers. Executive leaders who invest in mastering candid communication frameworks build resilient organizations capable of adapting seamlessly to market volatility. When clear intentionality, contextual framing, radical feedback clarity, and compassionate delivery are synthesized into a single leadership architecture, executives remove friction, accelerate decision-making, and predictably expand enterprise valuation.About Connie RawsonConnie Rawson is an Executive Coach, leadership advisor, and the Founder of Connie Rawson Coaching. Drawing from extensive experience coaching high-level executives at major corporations like Salesforce, Workday, Mozilla, DraftKings, and Zendesk, Connie specializes in helping C-suite leaders and business owners navigate complex organizational change. She is a recognized expert in executive communication, team alignment, and change management, dedicated to empowering leaders to execute candid conversations with clarity and empathy.About Connie Rawson CoachingConnie Rawson Coaching is an elite executive coaching practice and leadership consultancy engineered to help corporate executives, business owners, and management teams master high-stakes communication and organizational change. The practice specializes in delivering one-on-one executive coaching, team alignment facilitation, change management strategies, and communication frameworks. Through tailored coaching programs and practical leadership resources, Connie Rawson Coaching enables leaders to eliminate communication debt, build high-trust workplace cultures, and drive sustainable growth.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeConnie Rawson Coaching Official Website: connierawsoncoaching.comConnie Rawson on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/connierawsoncoachingKey Episode HighlightsThe Purpose-First Discussion Framework: Setting clear objectives and outcomes before initiating difficult conversations to keep discussions focused and productive.Contextual Framing to Reduce Defensiveness: Providing advance notice on meeting topics to eliminate anxiety and foster open, constructive communication.Balancing Directness with Compassion: Delivering clear, unvarnished feedback without sacrificing empathy or causing confusion regarding performance expectations.Systematic Alignment Checks: Utilizing open-ended questions and active reflection to confirm mutual understanding and prevent operational miscommunication.Dignity-Driven Change Management: Preserving organizational trust and culture by handling tough transitions, lay-offs, and restructurings with radical transparency and respect.ConclusionThe conversation with Connie Rawson underscores that mastering candid conversations is an essential operational discipline for any leader navigating organizational change. By setting clear intent, balancing direct messaging with empathy, and prioritizing mutual alignment, business leaders can transform challenging workplace discussions into powerful catalysts for trust, clarity, and sustainable growth.More from The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

In this episode I sit down with Ezra DeWolfe, founder of ADHD Tools, to explore ADHD in high performers and why traditional productivity advice doesn't always work.Ezra shares how ADHD can affect focus, time awareness, consistency and burnout, and why understanding how your brain works can help you perform at your best.What we cover:Why high performers can go years without recognising ADHDThe connection between ADHD and burnoutWhy traditional productivity advice can failTime blindness, task paralysis and hyperfocusHow to build consistency without relying on motivationThe connection between ADHD, dopamine and addictionHow ADHD can impact relationshipsWhether you have ADHD or simply want to understand it better, this conversation offers a practical perspective on working with your brain rather than against it.Learn more about ADHD Tools here - https://www.theadhdtools.comSeth Godin's interview on the Faster Than Normal podcast - https://www.fasterthannormal.com/ftn-025-seth-godin-on-adhd-will-power-triggers-and-changing-your-life/Connect with Ezra on IG here - https://www.instagram.com/theadhdtools/?hl=enIf you're interested in having me deliver a keynote or workshop for your team contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comWebsite: https://www.jjlaughlin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Habits of High Performers Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.Send me a personal text message - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comSupport the show

Dr. Michael Breus has spent 26 years studying why we can't sleep — and has helped everyone from Fortune 500 CEOs to Olympic athletes fix it.In this episode of Change Wired, "The Sleep Doctor" breaks down the one habit that matters more than eight hours, why every human on Earth wakes up between 1 and 3am, and what to do about it to sleep well tonight.Even Michael isn't immune — he only discovered his own sleep apnea 6 months ago, and he's using the exact tools he tells his patients to use.In this episode:The single sleep habit Michael says matters more than anything else — and it's not 8 hoursThe biology of why you wake up between 1–3am every night (and what to do when you do)His "don't go pee, don't check the clock" protocol for falling back asleep fastThe military breathing technique that quiets a racing mindWhy CEOs who sleep 5 hours make worse decisions — and the "worry journal" trick Michael uses with themThe cost of a sleepless workforce — it's not just tiredness, it's presenteeismHis "3-15s" morning routine and "3-2-1" nutrition rule for better sleep tonightHow to beat jet lag using light, caffeine, melatonin and napping — in a specific orderWhat's next in sleep medicine: a pill for sleep apnea, GLP-1s, and redefining diagnosis for women... and so much more!

Your body keeps score, but it also keeps receipts.If you are tired, stiff, or dealing with nagging pain, the problem is often not “age” or a lack of willpower, it is missing body maintenance habits that compound for years.After attending the Long Game Summit hosted by Dr. Kelly Starrett and his wife, we bring you a clear, science-backed system for longevity that fits real life, even if you have zero interest in being a professional athlete.We unpack the biggest gaps most people face today, from there, we lay out the “eights” framework of 8 habits you can follow for life.The episode also connects the dots between food quality and tissue quality, why energy balance still matters even with “healthy” calories, and how play and social connection are not optional extras but key drivers of consistency and mental health.You will also get a simple day plan for mornings, work hours, and evenings so these habits run like a system instead of another set of intentions.If you want more energy, better sleep, and a stronger, more mobile body for life, hit play, then subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review so more people can find the show.https://www.instagram.com/angelabrainbodycoach/https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-shurina/Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina  Certified Health, Sleep, Performance & Executive Coach 360 with 18 years of experience helping people change to feel, be and do their best.

What happens when taking care of someone else slowly requires you to disappear from your own life?Family caregiving rarely arrives according to plan. A diagnosis changes. A parent declines. A spouse becomes dependent. Roles reverse, schedules collapse, and someone quietly becomes responsible for another human being twenty-four hours a day.Amy and Monica Vest Wheeler explore the realities behind caregiver burnout, unpaid caregiving responsibilities, and the pressure to keep performing at work while privately carrying grief, medical decisions, and exhaustion. For many working caregivers, the strain is not only emotional. It can affect income, career stability, health, and the ability to remain in the workforce at all.Monica challenges the assumption that families should simply absorb this responsibility without consequence. The conversation turns toward workplace support for caregivers, the limitations of rigid bereavement and leave policies, and why flexible work for caregivers can be an act of both humanity and good leadership.Support can also begin closer to home. Another family member learns the care routine. Someone finally says what is really happening. A caregiver stops answering “fine” and allows another person to help carry the weight.Caregiving can be an expression of extraordinary love. But love does not make a person limitless. Sustainable care requires us to protect the life of the person receiving care without sacrificing the life of the person providing it.Moments That Create Momentum:When the Caregiver Becomes Invisible – Explore how responsibility for another person can consume so much emotional and physical energy that the caregiver's own needs quietly disappear.The Workplace Mask Caregivers Learn to Wear – Understand why employees may appear composed and productive while privately managing grief, medical crises, and round-the-clock caregiving responsibilities.Why Flexibility Is More Than an Employee Perk – Discover how small adjustments to schedules or work location can help organizations retain experienced employees instead of losing them to caregiving demands.The Cost of Keeping Caregiving a Family Secret – See how shame, privacy, and poor communication can leave one person carrying responsibilities that could be shared across family, friends, and community.Your Life Is Just as Worthy as the Person You're Caring For – Hear why caregiving cannot require complete self-erasure, and how protecting the caregiver may ultimately protect the person receiving care too.About the Guest:Monica Vest Wheeler speaks with heart, humor, and hard-earned wisdom, helping caregivers, families, and communities navigate some of life's most difficult moments. Her work is rooted in lived experience, including hundreds of interviews, volunteer work at more than 180 stroke and brain injury camps nationwide, facilitating hundreds of support and discussion groups, personal caregiving journeys, and her own openness about mental health. She has written more than a dozen books on Peoria, Illinois, history, along with five books exploring health, grief, and the emotional realities families face during catastrophic life events.As a writer and presenter, Monica is unafraid to address the questions many people avoid. She brings truth, warmth, humor, and practical clarity to conversations about caregiving, grief, communication, and emotional survival. Her work gives caregivers permission to ask for help without shame, encourages patients and survivors to express what they are experiencing, and reinforces one of the lessons she has seen repeatedly: families who communicate are more likely to stay connected through crisis rather than fall apart.https://www.monicavestwheeler.comhttps://www.facebook.com/monicavestwheelerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/monicavestwheeler/About Amy:Amy Lynn Durham, known by her clients as the Corporate Mystic, is the founder of the Executive Coaching Firm, Create Magic At Work®, where they help leaders build workplaces rooted in creativity, collaboration, and fulfillment. A former corporate executive turned Executive Coach, Amy blends practical leadership strategies with spiritual intelligence to unlock human potential at work.She's a certified Executive Coach through UC Berkeley & the International Coaching Federation (ICF) In addition, Amy holds coaching certifications in Spiritual Intelligence (SQ21), the Edgewalker Profile, and the Archetypes of Change . In addition to being the host of the Create Magic At Work® podcast, Amy is the author of Create Magic At Work®, Creating Career Magic: A Daily Prompt Journal and the founder of Magic Thread Media™. Through her work, she inspires intentional leadership for thriving workplaces and lives where “magic” becomes reality.Connect with Amy:https://createmagicatwork.net/https://www.linkedin.com/company/create-magic-at-workhttps://www.facebook.com/112951637095427https://www.instagram.com/createmagicatworkhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnEm4h3fUgaq8qgvZpz6dGgThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you are enjoying the show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.Mentioned in this episode:This show was brought to you in part by the Magic Thread Media Network. To learn more visit: https://magicthreadmedia.com/

Not sure what you should be doing with your life? Are you where you're supposed to be? Have you hit a career speedbump and not sure what's next? In this episode, executive coach and former CHRO and military pilot Jim Reid is in The Legal Department to help you chart your next move. Jim contributed to Jim Collins new bestselling book, "What to Make of a Life." He advises that to move forward past a career cliff, we should get clear about what we are "genetically encoded to do." By anchoring to what's important to you and what you deeply enjoy, you can have the life (and career) you really want.

Waiting for “the perfect time” is a sneaky way to stay exactly where you are.Then I share one of the most underestimated tools in coaching and behavior change: Minimum Viable Habits.I tell you why this works so well psychologically: consistency builds self-trust, strengthens self-efficacy, and makes it easier to show up again tomorrow.We also get practical with examples from real life and clients, including the kind of gradual consistency that can lead to major results like significant 30kg permanent weight loss over time. If this helps, subscribe, share it with a friend who keeps waiting for the perfect moment, and leave a quick review so more people can find the show.What minimum viable habit are you choosing this month?https://www.instagram.com/angelabrainbodycoach/https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-shurina/Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina  Certified Health, Sleep, Performance & Executive Coach 360 with 18 years of experience helping people change to feel, be and do their best.

In this episode I sit down with creativity explorer, author and global keynote speaker Fredrik Härén to explore what it really means to be creative and how we can create the conditions for better ideas.Drawing on 25 years of studying creativity and interviewing thousands of creative people around the world, Fredrik shares why creativity can be developed, the importance of curiosity, and why we need space to turn inspiration into action.What we cover:Why creativity can be learned and developedHow curiosity helps us generate better ideasWhy constantly consuming inspiration can hold us backHow to create an environment that supports creativityWhy stepping away can help overcome creative blocksHow to seize opportunities without constantly hustlingWhether you consider yourself creative or not, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective on curiosity, ideas and creating space for your best thinking.Grab a copy of Fredrik's book here - https://bookhero.co.nz/products/the-unvisible-by-fredrik-haren-9789814954556Learn more about Fredrik here - https://www.fredrikharen.comConnect with Fredrik on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredrikharen/If you're interested in having me deliver a keynote or workshop for your team contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comWebsite: https://www.jjlaughlin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Habits of High Performers Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.Send me a personal text message - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comSupport the show