Podcasts about positive intelligence

Workplace conflict is inevitable - but how we handle it is changing.In this episode of The Coaching Conversation, host Graham Whiley is joined by mediation expert Jennie McCarthy to explore the growing role of mediation in resolving workplace challenges, strengthening relationships, and creating healthier work environments.A must-listen for leaders, HR professionals, and coaches looking to move from conflict to collaboration.

Do you ever find yourself editing down your dreams before they even have a chance to take root? There is a tendency, especially among smart, capable women, to minimize what we actually want. We tell ourselves, "I don't need much, I'm fine," or we worry that having big ambitions somehow makes us greedy or ungrateful for what we already have. But wanting more doesn't mean you don't appreciate your life, it means your frequency is rising. In this episode, I'm feeling a little spicy, and we are getting entirely honest about Overcoming Playing Small. Wanting more is not a character flaw; it is a natural, soul-level wiring. Your soul came into this physical experience to expand, learn, and grow. When you dismiss your inner cravings for more rest, more support, more income, or a bigger impact, you aren't being humble, you are just holding yourself back. We dive into: *- Desires as Data: How to stop treating your wants as things to be edited, and instead view them as essential feedback showing you exactly where you are being called to expand. *- The "I'm Fine" Trap: Why we use minimization in our language, and how to accurately name the underlying boredom, antsiness, or dissatisfaction that signals a need for change. *- Ego Chasing vs. Soul-Aligned Ambition: Discerning the difference between a superficial push for status and the deep, authentic pull toward work and relationships that bring true joy and alignment. *- The Cost of Staying Small: Asking the tough, illuminating question of who in your life benefits when you dial down your brightness and choose to stay underemployed or unfulfilled. *- You have a soul business to want more, and you can stretch your arms wide for abundance while remaining a grounded, generous, and emotionally mature human being. If you are ready to stop shoulding on yourself, put down the editor's pen, and find the courage to say "I want," join me for this conversation. Let's identify that very first, concrete action step to move you toward the expansive life you are meant to live. --- Living in Clarity waitlist is up now! Living in Clarity is an 8-week group experience grounded in the Positive Intelligence® framework, where we work directly with the Saboteur-to-Sage model to reduce mental patterns that create self-doubt, overthinking, and inner conflict. Learn more about this visit: https://www.vickibaird.com/living-in-clarity-sign-up ---

Did you know that at one point in our lives, 70% of people experience Imposter Syndrome or now called Imposter Complex/Phenomenon. And P.S., 75% of executive women have experienced it. I've had many highly successful and motivated Type A female clients come to me wanting to be “fixed.” I always give them the same answer. This is not an on and off switch. There is no fixing. This is a process of unlearning and relearning, of noticing and reframing, and reconnecting to your body. It's using your tools when the inner critic strikes, because it will. Inner critic is simply a sign that you are leveling up and facing fear. I know easier said than done, but you can manage it. As Maya Angelou says, “When we know better, we do better.”During my conversation with guest, Jessica Wright, we talk about knowledge that we can arm ourselves with when managing on our inner critics. During the show, Jessica and I chatted about:What Positive Intelligence and the Saboteurs are.The benefits of knowing our Saboteurs and how we find out ours. If the Saboteurs remain consistent or if they can change over time.We chatted about what Jessica and my top Saboteurs are and how they show up. How does all of this relate to the inner critic and why knowledge is power. Here is more about Jessica:Jessica Wright, an ACC-credentialed Life & Career Development Coach, helps new and emerging leaders build confidence, lead with purpose, and create a lasting legacy...without sacrificing their personal lives. Because leadership isn't actually about proving yourself in the hard times. It's about support. It's about clarity. It's about helping people feel seen, heard, and connected to the mission.With a Master's degree in Transformational Leadership, Jessica helps leaders navigate the pressures of their roles, overcome burnout, and empowers them to redefine success on their own terms. Jessica is also the host of Illustrating Leadership Podcast and the creator of the Illustrating Leadership Summit.When she's not coaching or podcasting, you can find Jessica chasing down her naughty dachshund, seeking out her next cup of coffee, or starting a crafting project that she may or may not eventually finish.You can reach her at jessicawright.online.If the Brave Women at Work Podcast has helped you personally or professionally, please share it with a friend, colleague, or family member. And your ratings and reviews help the show continue to gain traction and grow. Thank you again!If you haven't downloaded one of my freebies on my site, check them out on bravewomenatwork.com. I have 5 Ways to Managing Your Imposter Syndrome, 34 Leadership and Career Affirmations, and 10 tips to Win Your Next Negotiation. Download one or them or all three!If you also have a story to share and a deep desire to become an author, please contact me at hello@bravewomenatwork.com. I am happy to share the details on the project.

In this episode, Graham sits down with Eddie Irvin to explore what it really takes to achieve a strong return on investment when implementing AI in your business. With over a decade of experience in the tech industry, Eddie shares how custom software and smart automation can transform day-to-day operations - freeing business owners from constant firefighting and allowing them to focus on strategic growth.They discuss how streamlining processes and increasing automation not only improve efficiency but also create a more scalable, resilient business. If you're looking to move from working in your business to working on it, this conversation offers practical insights into making AI a worthwhile investment.

Shirzad Chamine is a New York Times bestselling author, executive coach, and founder of Positive Intelligence. Having trained more than 100,000 coaches and advised CEOs at some of the world's largest companies, Shirzad has dedicated his career to understanding the mental patterns that drive performance, leadership, and fulfillment. In this episode, he shares the painful entrepreneurial failure that sparked his life's work, explains the concept of self-sabotage, and reveals practical tools for strengthening the positive side of your mind while quieting the internal voices that hold you back. On this episode we talk about: The entrepreneurial failure that led Shirzad to develop Positive Intelligence How self-sabotaging thought patterns impact performance, leadership, and relationships The ten "saboteurs" that create stress, self-doubt, and negative emotions Simple mental exercises to shift from reactive thinking to peak performance Why developing your "inner Jedi" may be one of the most valuable skills in the age of AI Top 3 Takeaways Your greatest obstacles are often internal, not external. Self-sabotaging thought patterns can quietly undermine your success, relationships, and well-being unless you learn to recognize them. Negative emotions are signals, not destinations. Stress, anger, guilt, and self-doubt can provide useful information, but staying trapped in those emotions prevents effective action. Mental fitness can be trained. Small, consistent practices that strengthen focus and self-command can help you access greater creativity, confidence, resilience, and performance. Notable Quotes "The question is not if you sabotage yourself, but how you do it." "Inside my head, there's a war going on between my inner Darth Vaders and my inner Jedi." "The most painful day of my professional life ended up becoming the most important positive day of my professional life." Connect with Shirzad Chamine: Website: https://www.positiveintelligence.com Free Saboteur Assessment: https://www.positiveintelligence.com/assessment LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shirzadchamine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shirzadchamine A Word from Our Sponsors: - Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer! - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wenn dich bestimmte Gedanken, Zweifel oder innere Blockaden immer wieder zurückhalten – egal ob im Job oder in anderen Lebensbereichen – dann ist die Methode Positive Intelligence extrem spannend für dich.Ich persönlich nutze Positive Intelligence jetzt seit über 3 Jahren und arbeite auch mit meinen Kunden damit. Und in dieser Zeit ist mir eine Erkenntnis immer klarer geworden, die für mich einen riesigen Unterschied gemacht hat.In dieser Folge teile ich mit dir:warum Positive Intelligence bei vielen langfristig verpufftwelche wichtigste Erkenntnis ich nach 3 Jahren Anwendung gewonnen habewie du die Methode auch in stressigen Zeiten für dich nutzen kannstWenn du Positive Intelligence gerade für dich entdeckst oder nach einem Weg suchst, langfristig ruhiger, fokussierter und ressourcenvoller mit Herausforderungen umzugehen, dann wird dir diese Folge viele wertvolle Impulse mitgeben.Hör gern rein und lass dich inspirieren.Hast du eine Frage, die ich in einer zukünftigen Podcastfolge beantworten soll? Oder würdest du gerne live im Podcast von mir gecoacht werden? Dann schreibe mir einfach auf Instagram oderan dirk@onelifebaby.comWie immer von Herzen Danke, dass du den Podcast hörst und ihn mit deinen Freunden teilst!

Do you ever find yourself staying in a relationship, a business partnership, a volunteer gig, or even a local group long after it has stopped lighting you up? Often, we praise traits like loyalty, resilience, and grit. But there is a profound, quiet wisdom in recognizing when something is complete. In this episode, we explore what it looks like to leave a situation cleanly, without guilt, without overexplaining, and most importantly, without abandoning yourself in the process Many of us were taught to equate the discomfort of leaving with doing something wrong. We convince ourselves that if we just try harder, give more, or endure a little longer, things will change. But true alignment requires discernment over avoidance. It means recognizing the subtle Somatic Markers your body uses to signal misalignment, like a tight stomach or a sudden drop in energy, long before your logical brain is willing to admit it. We dive deep into: *- Staying Out of Obligation: How to identify the hidden guilt, pedestals, and old patterns that keep you anchored to spaces you've already outgrown. The Myth of the Invitation: Understanding that an invitation is an opportunity, not a lifetime debt or an emotional obligation to manage someone else's feelings. *- Signs of Completion: Practical self-inquiry to help you distinguish between a temporary rough patch and a chapter that has truly run its course. Leaving Relationships with Love: How to exit with absolute clarity and kindness, allowing others to have their own reactions without defending your decision past the point of truth. You can be deeply grateful for where you've been and still choose to walk away. You can love a person, respect an organization, or appreciate a past opportunity while clearly seeing that it no longer matches your current frequency. If you are ready to reclaim your time, honor your energy, and stop sacrificing your peace for the sake of history, tune in to this episode. Let's look at how you can put down the weight of what no longer serves you, bless the space, and step into what is next. --- Living in Clarity waitlist is up now! Living in Clarity is an 8-week group experience grounded in the Positive Intelligence® framework, where we work directly with the Saboteur-to-Sage model to reduce mental patterns that create self-doubt, overthinking, and inner conflict. Learn more about this visit: https://www.vickibaird.com/living-in-clarity-sign-up ---

In this episode of The Better Life, Dr. Pinkston sits down with Dr. Stephanie Byerly—an anesthesiologist, TedX speaker, and certified life and leadership coach—for a profound and eye-opening conversation about the hidden epidemics affecting women's health: unprocessed trauma, emotional numbness, and the exhausting treadmill of the "achiever identity." Dr. Byerly shares her powerful personal journey, from surviving a chaotic childhood and a traumatic marriage to a life-changing epiphany during a psychodrama workshop. She realized that she had spent her life emotionally numb, a trait that directly mirrored her career in anesthesia. Key Topics Discussed: The "UnNUM" Method: How Dr. Byerly helps high-achieving women move out of survival mode and reclaim their agency using cognitive thought models and somatic safety. The Midlife Awakening: Why women in their late 30s to 50s suddenly experience a "screaming soul" as hormonal shifts and self-actualization force them to confront years of shrinking to fit in. The Trapped Trauma & Autoimmunity Connection: A medical look at how chronic stress, high ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) scores, and stuffed-down emotions manifest as chronic pain, fatigue, and autoimmune conditions, a reality that both Dr. Pinkston and Dr. Byerly have personally navigated. The Narcissist Magnet: Why highly successful, brilliant women are uniquely targeted by narcissistic personalities, and how to heal and become "unstoppable" after breaking free. Dismantling the Patriarchy's Playbook: Understanding the socialization, "likability clauses," and external validation traps that keep women overworking at the expense of their own well-being. https://www.stephaniebyerly.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Candice sits down with keynote speaker, mental fitness coach, and entrepreneur Todd Bertsch to explore his incredible journey from addiction and feeling lost to building a life rooted in creativity, growth, and purpose. Todd shares the deeply personal story behind the moment that changed everything for him and how reconnecting with his childhood passion sparked a completely new direction for his life and career.    In this episode, they discuss: How Todd's “fork in the road” moment changed the trajectory of his life Why reconnecting with childhood passions can reignite purpose The mindset shift from “I have to” to “I get to” How curiosity helps move us from fear into possibility What positive intelligence is and how it helps rewire the brain Why entrepreneurs often lose touch with what originally lit them up The five pillars of Todd's SPARK Framework and how they create lasting impact   This conversation is a powerful reminder that your spark is never truly gone. Sometimes it just takes reflection, curiosity, and courage to find it again.    About Todd: Todd Bertsch is a keynote speaker, mental fitness coach, and creator of the SPARK Framework, a neuroscience- and behavioral psychology-based roadmap that helps leaders and organizations navigate change with clarity and confidence. He is the founder and CEO of Evolve Marketing, where he has led teams for more than 16 years through growth, uncertainty, and cultural transformation, with hands-on experience across HR, hiring, performance management, and leadership development. Through the SPARK Framework, including SPARK coaching, Positive Intelligence® coaching, and the Spark Quotient (SQ) assessment, Todd helps teams turn insight into action and ignite their SPARK. https://www.toddbertsch.com https://www.evolvemarketingteam.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddmbertsch/ https://www.instagram.com/theboltwithtoddb The BOLT Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bolt-podcast/id1768666929 ----- Connect with Candice Snyder! Website: https://www.podpage.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities-1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicebsnyder?_rdr Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passionpurposeandpossibilitiescommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionpurposepossibilities/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/ Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/ Go to FusionaryFormulas.com and use code PASSION at checkout for 15% off your first order.  Fall In Love With Artists And Experience Joy And Calm: https://www.youtube.com/@movenartrelaxation

Bryce Batts is a Business Consultant, Speaker and Certified Career Coach with over 20 years of experience in the AEC industry, and has placed more than 800 professionals in roles where they thrive.In this episode, Graham and Bryce discuss coaching women in business leadership and the unique methods she uses to help them lead with confidence and grow. 

You don't have to feel fearless to move forward. In this episode of Intuition: Your Joy Compass, I share a very real (and slightly hilarious) moment from a walk along the cliffs in Rhode Island, where my brain decided a 12-inch drop was basically the end of my life. Spoiler: I survived… with a little creativity, a lot of self-talk, and yes, a very humbling "sit and scoot" moment. This conversation is about what actually happens when fear takes over, how the brain exaggerates risk, how the inner critic shuts things down, and why waiting to feel confident is not the path forward. Instead, we explore what it looks like to build self-trust in action: setting realistic expectations, removing pressure, and finding your own way through, no matter how unconventional it looks. I also share how small shifts in language ("I'll try" vs. "I can't") can open doors, and how progress over perfection is what creates real confidence, not forcing yourself to be fearless. If you've been holding back, overthinking, or saying no before you even give yourself a chance, this episode is your invitation to take one step forward… even if you do it scared.

Weight loss changes your body — but what about your emotions, habits, identity, and stress responses? In this powerful session, Dr. Brian Grossman explores The Missing Piece: How to Navigate Your Emotions After Weight Loss. Whether you've experienced bariatric surgery, used GLP-1 medications, or achieved significant weight loss through other methods, this presentation reveals why physical transformation alone doesn't automatically heal emotional patterns or retrain lifelong habits. You'll discover practical tools to help you stop reacting emotionally, handle cravings and triggers, and build a healthier relationship with yourself beyond the scale. In this session, you'll learn: ✨ Why emotional patterns often remain after weight loss ✨ The hidden emotional gap many people experience ✨ What Joy Intelligence (JQ) is and how it works ✨ The 4-Step Emotional Navigation Framework ✨ Real-life reset tools for stress, cravings, and emotional triggers ✨ How the JQ Edge can become your daily emotional GPS Featured Speaker: Dr. Brian Grossman Dr. Brian Grossman is a certified Positive Intelligence coach and holds a PhD in clinical psychology. After maintaining a 187-pound weight loss for over seven years, he now helps others strengthen emotional resilience, mental fitness, and sustainable personal growth. Hosted by Brenda Hoehn MSN, BSN, RN, CHTP Brenda is a bariatric nurse, holistic practitioner, and bariatric surgery patient advocate who has helped thousands of patients before and after surgery through education, coaching, support groups, and weekly LIVE bariatric podcasts. ----------------------------------------------------  Shop Vitamins and Supplements: https://procarenow.com/   Check out our Event Hub for listings of Bari Connected LIVE Events and Support Groups!   Find Upcoming Support Groups: https://procarenow.com/pages/support-group-hub   Handouts and Resources From Support Groups: https://procarenow.com/pages/support-group-handouts   Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for Bari Connected Replays!   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh-56bPUphp4gQSM_3ZXKxQ    Join our Bari Connected Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/857060146125284     Want more ProCare Health Vitamins and Supplements? Follow us on these channels!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/procarenow   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/procarenow/   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@procarenow   Our Guest Speaker's contact information: Dr Brian Grossman, PhD Instagram: @grossman4857 Emails: brian@drbrianspeaks.com and DrBrian.Grossman@Joyely.com    Video on Emotions: "What Are You Really Hungry For?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLRYPDwTQCI&t=6s Links Associated with Dr Brian Grossman, PhD Attendees can take a Joyely Intelligence quiz: Let's Go Beyond "Good vs. Bad" Emotions. Most people judge emotions as good or bad, but this doesn't tell you what you actually need to feel better so you can move through life with ease and joy. https://joyely.outgrow.us/joyely- To schedule a free discovery call with Dr Brian: zoomwith.drbriangrossman.com Coaching offer: https://bit.ly/DrBrianMentalFitness  Affiliate Links: Dr. Brian is an Affiliate of ProCare Health Code: DrBrian77 for 10% off your order

Creating From the Future Instead of the Past Why the Brain Chooses Alcohol and How Recovery Rewires Us In this week's episode, Lynette explores why lasting sobriety is not simply about willpower — it's about understanding how the brain works. Our brains are prediction-making machines. They are constantly reaching for what feels familiar, even when those familiar patterns are hurting us. Alcohol, overthinking, scrolling, numbing, people pleasing, avoidance — these can all become practiced neural pathways that the brain automatically returns to in moments of stress, uncertainty, or emotional discomfort. In this deeply reflective episode, Lynette explores: Why the brain confuses familiar with safe How automatic thought patterns like “I deserve it” become conditioned pathways The role of uncertainty in addiction and emotional coping Why awareness is the first step in rewiring The “vending machine brain” metaphor and how we begin stocking the mind differently How tiny repeated choices reshape identity and emotional resilience Why recovery is repetition, not perfection The power of community, support, and nervous system regulation in healing How Tribe Sober, Path to Purpose, and Positive Intelligence help create lasting transformation Lynette also shares the story of “Lisa,” a woman beginning her sober journey and learning to recognize voices like Association Alice, Moderation Mary, and the Wine Witch — and how catching these patterns begins changing the brain itself. This episode is an invitation to stop living from autopilot and begin creating consciously from the future instead of the past. In this episode: “The brain predicts from the past. Recovery asks us to create from the future.” Why the thoughts you practice become the thoughts your brain prefers The neuroscience behind habit loops and emotional survival patterns How small daily shifts create profound identity change over time Why healing struggles in isolation but grows in community Reflection for the week: Audit one small pattern honestly: The first hour of your morning The voice you use after a mistake The last app you check before bed The stories you rehearse most often Then change one thing by 10%. Not dramatically. Just intentionally. Enough for your brain to notice: “We are doing something differently now.” Resources & Support https://www.tribesober.com/join-our-tribe/ To connect with Lynette: lynette@llrcoaching.com Music Credit Intro and outro music: “Remember” by Sutherland.

When Mel Sims discovered coaching, she was adamant that nobody could understand her life. Her journey into coaching allowed her to put down the mask, harness her strengths, and re-emerge into the world as a neurodivergent emotional coach.Mel trained as a coach while learning about herself through the lens of an ADHD diagnosis. As well as offering her a pathway of personal growth, these experiences helped Mel find her niche through the realisation that neurodivergent people need a particular coaching approach.In this episode of The Coach's Journey Podcast, Mel speaks to host Joey Owen about different styles of emotional communication, and the many ways in which people can be misunderstood. She talks about how being an “unpolished” coach enables her to offer a space where people can let go of their need hide their feelings and be guided by an authentic intuition.Mel offers several brilliant metaphors and visualisation techniques that illuminate this episode, such as the idea of wearing a colander on your head as a way to filter information, and thinking of neurodivergent minds as stars that have become more visible in our world of modern telescopes and greater understanding.The challenges of time management, rest and staying grounded are explored in this episode as Mel describes how she tailors coaching to people who might need alternative approaches to scheduling, flexibility, communication and depth.Mel and Joey also talk about:The intuitive, bordering-on-magical connection that neurodivergent people share having navigated shared challengesHow to make space for emotional outpourings that can have a transformative impact in coaching sessionsA psychological technique that enables a kinder, more compassionate approach to self-coachingHow to own your weak spots and set healthy expectationsMel also explains why she starts some of her inspirational coaching talks wearing a snorkel, a diving mask and a pair of flippers!For more information about Mel, visit: https://melsimslifecoach.co.uk or @theadhdhummingbird on Facebook and InstagramFor more information about host Joey Owen, visit http://www.joeyowencoaching.com/ Read more about The Coach's Journey at www.thecoachsjourney.comMusic by My Good Man William: listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4KmeQUcTbeE31uFynHQLQgTo support the Coach's Journey, visit www.patreon.com/thecoachsjourney and to join the Coach's Journey Community visit www.thecoachsjourney.com/community. THINGS WE TALKED ABOUT THAT YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN:- Robbie Swale's 12-Minute Method books https://www.robbieswale.com/the-12minute-books - Ruth Kudzi https://www.ruthkudzi.com/- ICF https://coachingfederation.org/- John Demartini https://drdemartini.com/- Calendly https://calendly.com/- Meta Business Suite https://www.facebook.com/business/tools/meta-business-suite- Inside Our Minds with Chris Packham https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0bbnh47- Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) https://emdrassociation.org.uk/- Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) https://www.additudemag.com/rejection-sensitive-dysphoria-and-adhd/- Transactional Analysis https://www.simplypsychology.org/transactional-analysis-eric-berne.html- Episode #116 of The Coach's Journey Podcast, on the importance of having your own coach https://www.thecoachsjourney.com/podcast/116-why-hiring-a-coach-is-the-most-important-investment-youll-make-in-your-coaching-business- Patience https://www.channel4.com/programmes/patience LINKS FROM MEL:- My favourite ‘emotions in individuals' viewing https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0b8kmch/couples-therapy - Shame and ADHD https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002c6bb - Being different and anxious as an Autistic person - https://www.channel4.com/programmes/are-you-autistic Free additional training for coaches with Positive Intelligence (do the test first to see what your Sabateurs are) https://www.positiveintelligence.com/saboteurs/ - Discovering your values quiz (I realised my ad agency days and working with under 5's was all about loving helping people) https://drdemartini.com/pl/play?url=%2Fwhat-are-values%2F - Great book on RSD (hating people being cross with you) https://atlantic-books.co.uk/book/the-courage-to-be-disliked/ - And another one written by a brilliant ADHD podcast host https://www.sheldonpress.co.uk/titles/alex-partridge/why-does-everybody-hate-me/9781399827843/‍ ‍

You're not the emotional shock absorber, and you were never meant to be. In this episode of Intuition: Your Joy Compass, I share a raw, unfiltered realization that stopped me in my tracks: how much of my life I've spent doing an invisible job no one asked me to take on, managing other people's emotions, smoothing chaos, and holding everything together at my own expense. We talk about how these people-pleasing patterns often start early, how the inner critic keeps you locked into being "the one who can handle it," and why that role, while admirable, can quietly drain your energy, your authenticity, and your peace. I walk you through what it looks like to step out of that role without blowing up your life, how to set real boundaries, stop carrying emotional labor that isn't yours, and allow others to experience the consequences that actually create change. This isn't about becoming cold or disconnected. It's about finally becoming honest with yourself. If you've been the go-to, the fixer, the steady one… and you're tired, this episode will hit home.

In this episode, Sam's guest is Natalie Siston a leadership coach, speaker and author of Let Her Out: Reclaim Who You Have Always Been. A former Fortune 100 Coaching Director and current leadership team member at Positive Intelligence, she has helped introduce mental fitness to audiences around the world. Through her coaching and speaking, Natalie helps people reconnect with themselves so they can lead, live, and work with greater clarity, courage and joy.

Shirzad Chamine: Positive Intelligence Shirzad has been the CEO of the largest coach training organization in the world. He has lectured on Positive Intelligence at Stanford University and has trained faculty at Stanford and Yale business schools. He is the author of The New York Times bestseller Positive Intelligence: Why Only 20% of Teams and Individuals Achieve Their True Potential and How You Can Achieve Yours (Amazon, Bookshop)*. By overusing our strengths, they can become our weakness. It's just one of the many ways that leaders self-sabotage. In this conversation, Shirzad and I explore how to shift from self-sabotage to self-mastery. Key Points Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them. -Henry David Thoreau We are all a mixed bag of Darth Vader (saboteur) and Jedi knight (sage). By overusing a strength, you turn it into a weakness. Rather than attempting to eliminate all our saboteurs, it's more helpful to be intentional about quieting them down. The four most common saboteurs that show up for leaders are Controller, Stickler, Hyper Achiever, Hyper Rational. Sage perspective: Every outcome or circumstance can be turned into an opportunity. A 10-second brain shift can help quiet your mind and engage the sage. One way to do this is to rub your fingers together and notice the friction to get your mind out of autopilot. Resources Mentioned Positive Intelligence: Why Only 20% of Teams and Individuals Achieve Their True Potential and How You Can Achieve Yours by Shirzad Chamine (Amazon, Bookshop)* Saboteur Assessment Dave's assessment results Interview Notes Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes How to Tame Your Inner Critic, with Tara Mohr (episode 232) The Path to More Joy in Work and Life, with Judith Joseph (episode 734) How to See What's Holding You Back, with Marty Dubin (episode 765) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic. To accelerate your learning, uncover more inside Coaching for Leaders Plus.

Clarity doesn't need a performance. In this episode of Intuition: Your Joy Compass, I talk about something subtle but exhausting: performative clarity. That version of "being clear" where you're actually managing how you're perceived—over-explaining, over-preparing, overthinking, and checking if everything you say sounds wise, grounded, and "right." I know it well. I lived there for years. We'll explore how the inner critic fuels these overthinking patterns and keeps you seeking approval instead of trusting yourself. And more importantly, what real clarity feels like: quieter, steadier, and a whole lot less dramatic. It's deciding and letting it be done. It's saying less, listening more, and moving forward without needing everyone to agree. I share personal examples (including navigating relationships where not everyone "gets" you) and a simple but powerful practice you can use this week: Am I about to explain… or am I about to act? If you're ready to drop the performance, build real self-trust, and move through decisions without the mental noise, this episode will meet you right where you are.

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM This episode explores why emotional resilience is becoming a core leadership skill in the age of AI. Jennifer Selby Long explains how a leader's emotional state shapes team performance, why calm and consistency now matter more than constant disruption, and how grounded leadership enables effective change. Drawing on real client examples, she shares practical frameworks leaders can use to build self awareness, manage stress, and lead transformation without burning themselves or their teams out.

What if success isn't the problem… but what you believe it will cost you is?  In this episode of Intuition: Your Joy Compass, I'm calling out something I see all the time with brilliant women in business: the quiet fear of success. Not failure, success. Because somewhere along the way, we learned that more success means more pressure, less freedom, and losing ourselves in the process.  I'll get into how that belief shapes your nervous system, your decisions, and your ability to grow. I share how redefining success on my terms allowed me to have my best financial year without sacrificing joy, rest, relationships, or my sanity. We also talk about the inner critic that keeps you over-caretaking, overworking, and staying "busy" instead of aligned.  You'll hear real examples of how small shifts, like setting clear boundaries, using simple PQ reps, and building supportive structure, can move you from burnout-driven effort to sustainable success that actually feels good.  If you've been holding back, overthinking, or quietly resisting your next level, this episode will help you see why and what to do instead.  Listen or watch this episode to explore a new Success Mindset, create Sustainable Success, and move through the Fear of Success with clarity and self-trust.  If you're ready for deeper support, Living in Clarity begins April 22. It's designed to help you align your brain and your intuition so success doesn't cost you your life, it supports it.   Learn more at vickibaird.com  --- Living in Clarity is open now! Living in Clarity is an 8-week group experience grounded in the Positive Intelligence® framework, where we work directly with the Saboteur-to-Sage model to reduce mental patterns that create self-doubt, overthinking, and inner conflict. Learn more about this visit: https://www.vickibaird.com/living-in-clarity-sign-up ---

Todd Bertsch's transformation from substance abuse and homelessness to CEO and leadership coach illustrates how intentional choice during life's darkest moments creates lasting change. A brutal beating at age twenty-two forced him to confront his purposeless existence, triggering a rediscovery of his creative talents through old sketchbooks. This pivotal moment catalyzed his pursuit of graphic design and entrepreneurship, but more importantly, it established a lifelong pattern of extracting wisdom from adversity. Todd identifies a critical deficit in soft skills among today's youth—communication, grit, and the ability to recover from failure—stemming from helicopter parenting that shields children from productive discomfort. Beyond parenting, he reveals that even successful entrepreneurs face a hidden crisis: the gradual dimming of their spark as roles expand and passion diminishes. He teaches that recognizing warning signs like energy dips and fading curiosity allows leaders to intervene before burnout becomes irreversible, ultimately serving both personal wellbeing and organizational health. Discover Todd Bertsch's complete transformation framework, where his upcoming book Ignite Your Spark introduces the SPARK Framework—five core elements designed to fuel personal and professional breakthroughs. Based on his experience as a CEO, coach, and podcast host, this framework equips individuals and teams to push through fear and resistance to change by implementing small, intentional shifts that create exponential results. Visit here to explore how you can reignite your spark and unlock the transformative power of intentional living. For the accessible version of the podcast, go to our Ziotag gallery.We're happy you're here! Like the pod?Support the podcast and receive discounts from our sponsors: https://yourbrandamplified.codeadx.me/Leave a rating and review on your favorite platformFollow @yourbrandamplified on the socialsTalk to my digital avatar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why High-Achieving Women Struggle with Self-Doubt with Natalie Sison What if the only thing standing between you and your next level… is waiting for permission? What if the confidence you're searching for isn't something you build—but something you remember? In this powerful episode of the Balanced, Beautiful & Abundant podcast, Rebecca Whitman sits down with mindset coach, bestselling author, and Lead Global Presenter at Positive Intelligence, Natalie Siston. Natalie is the voice behind Permission Granted—a movement that invites women to stop shrinking, stop second-guessing themselves, and reclaim who they've always been. Through her work and her bestselling book Let Her Out, she helps high-achieving women uncover what's truly driving their choices—and how to change it. If you've ever: • Overthought a decision • Doubted yourself after success • Dimmed your light to make others comfortable • Felt stuck between who you are and who you know you're meant to be This episode will feel like a wake-up call. In this conversation, you'll discover: ✨ Why high-achieving women still struggle with self-doubt ✨ Where the inner critic really comes from ✨ How to tell the difference between fear and intuition ✨ The first step to breaking self-sabotaging patterns ✨ What shifts when you stop seeking external validation Natalie brings clarity, humor, and deep insight to this empowering conversation—and shares practical tools you can apply immediately. It's time to stop waiting. Permission granted.

Why High-Achieving Women Struggle with Self-Doubt with Natalie Sison What if the only thing standing between you and your next level… is waiting for permission? What if the confidence you're searching for isn't something you build—but something you remember? In this powerful episode of the Balanced, Beautiful & Abundant podcast, Rebecca Whitman sits down with mindset coach, bestselling author, and Lead Global Presenter at Positive Intelligence, Natalie Siston. Natalie is the voice behind Permission Granted—a movement that invites women to stop shrinking, stop second-guessing themselves, and reclaim who they've always been. Through her work and her bestselling book Let Her Out, she helps high-achieving women uncover what's truly driving their choices—and how to change it. If you've ever: • Overthought a decision • Doubted yourself after success • Dimmed your light to make others comfortable • Felt stuck between who you are and who you know you're meant to be This episode will feel like a wake-up call. In this conversation, you'll discover: ✨ Why high-achieving women still struggle with self-doubt ✨ Where the inner critic really comes from ✨ How to tell the difference between fear and intuition ✨ The first step to breaking self-sabotaging patterns ✨ What shifts when you stop seeking external validation Natalie brings clarity, humor, and deep insight to this empowering conversation—and shares practical tools you can apply immediately. It's time to stop waiting. Permission granted.

What do you do when a single moment — a woman's hand on your thigh at a work dinner — unravels 45 years of the story you thought was yours?That's exactly what happened to Kathy Houston. A West Point graduate, U.S. Army officer, 30-year retail leader, wife, and mother of two — Kathy spent decades doing everything exactly right. She married the day after she was commissioned. She left the military to raise her kids rather than deploy to Desert Storm. She built a career, a family, a life. And she had absolutely no idea she was gay.Until she did.In this rich, funny, deeply honest conversation, Anne-Marie and Kathy talk about what it really looks like to come out at 50 — the five years of doing nothing after the first spark of awareness, the open marriage, the first relationship that cracked her heart open, the lesbian gatekeepers who told her she "wasn't really gay," and the neuroscience-backed mindset work that helped her finally build the life she couldn't have imagined but absolutely deserved.Kathy is now a later-in-life coming out coach, a TEDx speaker (What Lies Are You Telling Yourself?), and a certified Positive Intelligence coach. She brings the same discipline that got her through West Point and Desert Storm to helping women face the biggest truth of their lives — with clarity, courage, and a whole lot of hard-won wisdom.This episode also marks the re-launch of Coming Out & Beyond with a sharpened focus on women coming out later in life — late-blooming lesbians, married women questioning their sexuality, and women navigating midlife identity shifts after 30, 40, 50, and beyond. If that's you, you are home.In this episode:The Kmart training trip that changed Kathy's life forever — and the woman she never saw againWhy she did nothing for five years after realizing she might be gayOpening her marriage, her first lesbian relationship, and what "limerence" actually isLesbian gatekeepers — and why they're becoming less commonWhat the brain does to keep us stuck, and how neuroscience can help us get unstuckHer TEDx talk and the three questions she wants every woman to ask herselfBuilding a modern family (and best-friend status with her partner's ex-husband)Why the end — the happiness on the other side — is absolutely worth itIf you're spinning, you don't have to do it alone. Authentically Us is a private community for women questioning their sexuality and coming out later in life. Come find your people: www.annemariezanzal.comFind Kathy Houston at runyourlife.biz — and watch her TEDx talk, What Lies Are You Telling Yourself? https://youtu.be/2h4YKR8Gmsg?si=Rxi1haeq-_KAFP6B#LateBloomingLesbian #ComingOutLaterInLife #AuthenticallyUs #QueerWomen #MidlifeAwakening

What do you do when a single moment — a woman's hand on your thigh at a work dinner — unravels 45 years of the story you thought was yours?That's exactly what happened to Kathy Houston. A West Point graduate, U.S. Army officer, 30-year retail leader, wife, and mother of two — Kathy spent decades doing everything exactly right. She married the day after she was commissioned. She left the military to raise her kids rather than deploy to Desert Storm. She built a career, a family, a life. And she had absolutely no idea she was gay.Until she did.In this rich, funny, deeply honest conversation, Anne-Marie and Kathy talk about what it really looks like to come out at 50 — the five years of doing nothing after the first spark of awareness, the open marriage, the first relationship that cracked her heart open, the lesbian gatekeepers who told her she "wasn't really gay," and the neuroscience-backed mindset work that helped her finally build the life she couldn't have imagined but absolutely deserved.Kathy is now a later-in-life coming out coach, a TEDx speaker (What Lies Are You Telling Yourself?), and a certified Positive Intelligence coach. She brings the same discipline that got her through West Point and Desert Storm to helping women face the biggest truth of their lives — with clarity, courage, and a whole lot of hard-won wisdom.This episode also marks the re-launch of Coming Out & Beyond with a sharpened focus on women coming out later in life — late-blooming lesbians, married women questioning their sexuality, and women navigating midlife identity shifts after 30, 40, 50, and beyond. If that's you, you are home.In this episode:The Kmart training trip that changed Kathy's life forever — and the woman she never saw againWhy she did nothing for five years after realizing she might be gayOpening her marriage, her first lesbian relationship, and what "limerence" actually isLesbian gatekeepers — and why they're becoming less commonWhat the brain does to keep us stuck, and how neuroscience can help us get unstuckHer TEDx talk and the three questions she wants every woman to ask herselfBuilding a modern family (and best-friend status with her partner's ex-husband)Why the end — the happiness on the other side — is absolutely worth itIf you're spinning, you don't have to do it alone. Authentically Us is a private community for women questioning their sexuality and coming out later in life. Come find your people: www.annemariezanzal.comFind Kathy Houston at runyourlife.biz — and watch her TEDx talk, What Lies Are You Telling Yourself? https://youtu.be/2h4YKR8Gmsg?si=Rxi1haeq-_KAFP6B#LateBloomingLesbian #ComingOutLaterInLife #AuthenticallyUs #QueerWomen #MidlifeAwakening

I want to hear your thoughts about the show and this episode. Text us here...Leadership development, emotional intelligence, feedback culture, and small business leadership — this episode of Casa De Confidence dives deep into what it truly means to lead in today's evolving workplace.Julie DeLucca-Collins sits down with leadership strategist and fractional HR partner Lindsay White to unpack how vulnerability, authenticity, and emotional intelligence shape effective leadership — whether you're a corporate executive, a first-time supervisor, or a small business owner building your team.If you've ever struggled with:Asking for feedbackManaging your inner critic or saboteurLeading new or high-performing team membersCreating culture intentionallyScaling your business without losing your humanityThis conversation will challenge and equip you.Lindsay shares:The essential traits of a great leader (not a perfect one)Why feedback is the fastest path to growthHow situational leadership changes everythingHow to manage your internal saboteurWhy leadership is a daily practice, not a titleYou'll also hear powerful insights about emotional intelligence, Brené Brown's research on vulnerability, Simon Sinek's purpose-driven leadership philosophy, and how small habits create leadership momentum.This episode is for entrepreneurs, executives, founders, HR professionals, and emerging leaders who want to lead with clarity, courage, and culture.

What if the only thing standing between you and your next level… is waiting for permission? What if the confidence you're searching for isn't something you build—but something you remember?   In this powerful episode of the Balanced, Beautiful & Abundant podcast, Rebecca Whitman sits down with mindset coach, bestselling author, and Lead Global Presenter at Positive Intelligence, Natalie Siston.   Natalie is the voice behind Permission Granted—a movement that invites women to stop shrinking, stop second-guessing themselves, and reclaim who they've always been. Through her work and her bestselling book Let Her Out, she helps high-achieving women uncover what's truly driving their choices—and how to change it.   If you've ever: • Overthought a decision • Doubted yourself after success • Dimmed your light to make others comfortable • Felt stuck between who you are and who you know you're meant to be   This episode will feel like a wake-up call.   In this conversation, you'll discover: ✨ Why high-achieving women still struggle with self-doubt ✨ Where the inner critic really comes from ✨ How to tell the difference between fear and intuition ✨ The first step to breaking self-sabotaging patterns ✨ What shifts when you stop seeking external validation   Natalie brings clarity, humor, and deep insight to this empowering conversation—and shares practical tools you can apply immediately.   It's time to stop waiting. Permission granted.

Power doesn't come from pushing harder. It comes from getting quieter.  In this episode of Intuition: Your Joy Compass, I challenge the idea that urgency equals productivity. So much of what we hear in business culture says you have to hustle, push, and stay in constant motion to succeed. But in my experience as a coach, and in my own life, that kind of pressure often disconnects us from our intuition, our clarity, and our real authority.  I share how slowing down has actually led to better decisions, better outcomes, and surprisingly, my most successful year in business. From waiting for the right bonded pair of rescue cats to appear, to releasing pressure around revenue goals and working fewer client hours, these choices created more alignment, not less success.  We'll talk about how pushing the nervous system leads to resistance, burnout, and "saboteur" reactions, and how calm leadership, both with ourselves and with others, creates stability and trust. I also introduce simple Positive Intelligence practices, like sensory grounding "PQ reps," that help interrupt stress patterns and bring the brain back to clarity and innovation.  If you've been told you need to hustle harder, this episode offers a different perspective: sometimes the most powerful move is to pause, regulate your nervous system, and lead from calm. 

Did you know there's something called Positive Intelligence? It's a powerful tool to help manage those sneaky negative voices in our heads. In my latest episode with Carol Clegg, we dive into how Positive Intelligence can boost your mental fitness and resilience, making life and business flow with ease. Imagine facing challenges with a clear, focused mind instead of stress and doubt! Curious to learn more? Tune in to discover how you can start this transformative journey.Carol Clegg is a small business coach specializing in accountability, mindset, and marketing, partnering with midlife women. Carol's passion lies in cultivating business balance and establishing realistic goals with an effective accountability structure. A maverick entrepreneur at heart, she founded Classic Exec Marketing a decade ago, embarking on a journey to empower small business owners to share their gifts and expertise. Her ultimate mission is to empower clients to create lifestyle businesses that include flexibility and balance, enabling them to operate from any corner of the globe. With her origins in South Africa and her current base in the USA, Carol extends her guidance globally, transforming aspirations into achievements, one step at a time.Connect with Carol!Website - https://carolclegg.com/Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest

Episode Title: When Strategy Isn't the Problem — Identity Is Episode Description Many people who want to change their relationship with alcohol believe they simply need a better strategy — more discipline, better rules, or a stronger moderation plan. But what if the real issue isn't strategy at all? In this episode, Lynette explores a deeper truth: lasting change rarely comes from trying to control alcohol — it comes from expanding beyond the identity that believes alcohol is necessary. Drawing on insights from neuropsychologist Dr. Julia DiGangi and years of coaching experience, Lynette explains why so many attempts at moderation fail and why identity transformation is the real turning point in recovery. If you've ever told yourself, “I should be able to moderate,” this episode may help you see the pattern in a completely new way. In This Episode Lynette explores: Why many people struggle with alcohol even when they genuinely want to change The hidden difference between strategy change and identity change The “capability fantasy” that keeps people stuck in the moderation cycle How personality and identity influence our relationship with alcohol Why arguing with reality creates suffering The concept of “expanding beyond personality” from Dr. Julia DiGangi's work The powerful shift from trying to control alcohol to becoming the person who no longer needs it Key Insight From This Episode One of the most powerful shifts in recovery happens when we stop asking: “How do I control my drinking?” And start asking: “Who am I becoming?” Sobriety is not simply about removing alcohol. It's about expanding beyond the identity that once believed alcohol was necessary. A Quote From This Episode "The goal isn't just to stop drinking. The goal is to become the person who no longer needs to". Want Support Exploring Sobriety? If this episode resonated with you and you're curious about what life might look like with alcohol no longer running the show, Lynette offers exploratory coaching sessions. You can contact her at: lynette@llrcoaching.com These sessions are a safe space to explore your relationship with alcohol and what might be possible for you moving forward. About Lynette Lynette Le Roux is a coach specialising in helping people change their relationship with alcohol and step into a more empowered, alcohol-free life. Through coaching, Positive Intelligence mental fitness training, and deep emotional insight work, she supports clients in transforming the patterns and identities that keep them stuck. Final Reflection Remember: You're not giving something up. You're stepping into the freedom of who you really are.  

Consistency shouldn't feel like punishment.  In this episode of Intuition: Your Joy Compass, I get honest about something that triggers a lot of inner critic noise: consistency. For many smart, capable women, the word alone feels like bootcamp. Pressure. Self-betrayal. Burnout waiting to happen. And I understand why.  I share how my nervous system still remembers a season of overworking, overproving, and overriding my body. So when I hear "just be consistent," there's resistance. Not laziness. Protection. We talk about how inconsistency is often a defense mechanism, not a character flaw, and why calling yourself lazy is usually your inner judge trying to keep you safe.  In this conversation, I reframe consistency as sustainable rhythm, something that feels like a dance, not a demand. We explore how small, repeatable steps build self-trust far better than pressure ever could, and why nervous system regulation matters more than motivation. I share practical tools, personal stories (half marathons, needle felting, and calendar boundaries included), and how to stop before consistency turns into self-punishment.  If you've ever started strong, burned out, and then blamed yourself… this episode is for you.  Listen in to learn how to build Consistency that supports joy, regulate your Nervous System instead of overriding it, and create a Sustainable Rhythm that actually lasts.  And if you're ready for deeper support, Living in Clarity begins March 17th. It's designed for women who are allergic to rigid discipline but crave trust, completion, and aligned success. --- Living in Clarity is open now! Living in Clarity is an 8-week group experience grounded in the Positive Intelligence® framework, where we work directly with the Saboteur-to-Sage model to reduce mental patterns that create self-doubt, overthinking, and inner conflict. Learn more about this visit: https://www.vickibaird.com/living-in-clarity-sign-up ---

What if the biggest obstacle to your performance isn't your workload or your leadership challenges, but your own mind? In this episode, I sit down with Shirzad Chamine, founder and CEO of Positive Intelligence, to talk about the habits many anxious achievers rely on to succeed (i.e. hypervigilance, perfectionism, control, and constant striving), but that can drain energy, clarity, and confidence over time. Shirzad breaks down how overused strengths turn into self-sabotage, and the 10-second practice that helps you shift from stress and reactivity into calm, focused leadership. Get ready to learn how to work with your mind instead of against it. Check out our sponsors: Northwest Registered Agent - Protect your privacy, build your brand and get your complete business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes! Visit https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/achieverfree Shopify - Sign up for a $1 per month trial, just go to http://shopify.com/anxiousachiever Talkiatry - Head to http://talkiaitry.com/achiever and complete the short assessment to get matched with an in network psychiatrist in just a few minutes. Working Genius - Take the working genius assessment today and get 20% off with code ACHIEVER at working http://genius.com Brevo - Meet brevo, the all in one marketing and CRM platform built to help you connect with customers, boost engagement and grow your business smarter. Go to brevo.com/achiever and use code ACHIEVER50 for 50% off.  In this Episode, You Will Learn 00:00 Why your mind can feel like your greatest ally and your biggest obstacle. 06:15 The 3 ways you judge yourself, others, and circumstances. 12:00 What's the difference between helpful emotions and self-sabotage? 14:15 Can anger and stress ever be productive? 18:00 The biological reason stress creates tunnel vision in high-stakes decisions. 20:00 What's the real cost of overusing your strengths as a leader? 26:15 The shift that turns a leader's vigilance from a strength into a liability. 31:15 The 5 Sage powers that improve wellbeing and results. 38:30 A 10-second PQ rep to calm anxiety fast. 41:00 Active grounding practices for restless or anxious minds. 48:00 How the Sage perspective turns any circumstance into a gift or opportunity. 56:45 Why hyper-achievement disconnects self-worth from success. 1:00:30 The shift from conditional to unconditional self-acceptance. Resources + Links Take the FREE Positive Intelligence assessment HERE Get your copy of Shirzad Chamine's book Positive Intelligence: Why Only 20% of Teams and Individuals Achieve Their True Potential and How You Can Achieve Yours HERE Learn more about Positive Intelligence programs HERE Get a copy of my book - The Anxious Achiever Watch the podcast on YouTube  Find more resources on our website morraam.com Follow Follow me: on LinkedIn @morraaronsmele + Instagram @morraam Follow Shirzad on LinkedIn @shirzadchamine

What if the only thing standing between you and your biggest dream was a decades-old "software update" for your brain? Imagine moving across the world or pivoting your career not because you aren't afraid, but because you finally know how to handle the voice telling you to stay small.In this episode, executive coach and Opposite of Small Talk co-host Danielle McCombs joins Erica Rooney to discuss her upcoming move to London and the science of overcoming mental roadblocks. You'll learn how to identify your "Saboteurs" through the Positive Intelligence framework and gain practical tools to stay present, even when life feels like a "colossal" undertaking.Inside the EpisodeThe Power of the "Evidence Log": How Danielle's move from New York to San Francisco 10 years ago provided the "proof of concept" for her leap to London.Updating Your Internal Software: Why our coping mechanisms from childhood (Saboteurs) often become the "sticky floors" of our adult professional lives.The Positive Intelligence (PQ) Framework: An introduction to the work of Shirzad Chamine and how to identify the "Judge" living inside your head.Common Saboteurs for Ambitious Women: A deep dive into the Hyper-Achiever, the Stickler (Perfectionist), and the Avoider.The "Dirt Road" vs. The "Autobahn": Why choosing a new mental pathway feels difficult at first—and how neuroplasticity makes it easier over time.The Toothbrush Challenge: A simple, 2-minute daily habit to build your mindfulness muscle and increase your PQ.The "Mile High" Wedding: A wild, true story of what happens when you take your headphones out and actually stay present in the world.ResourcesTake the Free Assessment: PositiveIntelligence.comConnect with Danielle: DanielleMcCombs.comListen to Danielle's Podcast: The Opposite of Small Talk BUY THE BOOK - Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors Connect with me on LinkedInBe a Book Launch Insider!!!My FREE 5x5 Starter Kit for LinkedInFREE WEEKLY SUCCESS PLANNERJoin our Facebook Group! Find me on InstagramCheck out our PINS on PinterestAnd YES - I'm on TikTok!

What if the only thing standing between you and your biggest dream was a decades-old "software update" for your brain? Imagine moving across the world or pivoting your career not because you aren't afraid, but because you finally know how to handle the voice telling you to stay small.In this episode, executive coach and Opposite of Small Talk co-host Danielle McCombs joins Erica Rooney to discuss her upcoming move to London and the science of overcoming mental roadblocks. You'll learn how to identify your "Saboteurs" through the Positive Intelligence framework and gain practical tools to stay present, even when life feels like a "colossal" undertaking.Inside the EpisodeThe Power of the "Evidence Log": How Danielle's move from New York to San Francisco 10 years ago provided the "proof of concept" for her leap to London.Updating Your Internal Software: Why our coping mechanisms from childhood (Saboteurs) often become the "sticky floors" of our adult professional lives.The Positive Intelligence (PQ) Framework: An introduction to the work of Shirzad Chamine and how to identify the "Judge" living inside your head.Common Saboteurs for Ambitious Women: A deep dive into the Hyper-Achiever, the Stickler (Perfectionist), and the Avoider.The "Dirt Road" vs. The "Autobahn": Why choosing a new mental pathway feels difficult at first—and how neuroplasticity makes it easier over time.The Toothbrush Challenge: A simple, 2-minute daily habit to build your mindfulness muscle and increase your PQ.The "Mile High" Wedding: A wild, true story of what happens when you take your headphones out and actually stay present in the world.ResourcesTake the Free Assessment: PositiveIntelligence.comConnect with Danielle: DanielleMcCombs.comListen to Danielle's Podcast: The Opposite of Small Talk BUY THE BOOK - Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors Connect with me on LinkedInBe a Book Launch Insider!!!My FREE 5x5 Starter Kit for LinkedInFREE WEEKLY SUCCESS PLANNERJoin our Facebook Group! Find me on InstagramCheck out our PINS on PinterestAnd YES - I'm on TikTok!

Clarity comes before certainty. In this episode of Intuition: Your Joy Compass, I talk about something that quietly fuels self-doubt for so many smart, capable women: the belief that we need certainty before we move. Spoiler alert, we don't. I share the real difference between clarity and certainty, why a loud, busy mind is not the same thing as a clear one, and how waiting for guarantees often keeps us stuck and second-guessing ourselves. Through personal stories (yes, including adopting two cats and making big life decisions without a crystal-clear roadmap), I walk you through how clarity actually shows up, subtle, steady, and often without fireworks. This episode is about learning to trust yourself, take small self-led steps, and quiet the inner critic that keeps asking for proof instead of permission. If you've been circling decisions, overthinking, or waiting to feel "100% sure," this conversation will help you reconnect with your intuition, strengthen self-trust, and move forward with more ease and confidence. Listen or watch this episode of the podcast and explore what it really means to live and decide from clarity, not certainty.   ---   Living in Clarity is open now! Living in Clarity is an 8-week group experience grounded in the Positive Intelligence® framework, where we work directly with the Saboteur-to-Sage model to reduce mental patterns that create self-doubt, overthinking, and inner conflict. Learn more about this visit: https://www.vickibaird.com/living-in-clarity-sign-up   ---  

Send a textHave you ever noticed how just one deep breath can completely change a tough moment? One minute you're about to snap… and the next, you choose a calmer, kinder response instead.That's what we talked about with our dear friend and coach, Ellen Gray.In this episode, we unpack Positive Intelligence and why learning to pause—just for a few seconds—can transform how we show up in our marriages, with our kids, with friends, and even with ourselves. This isn't “office talk” or self-help theory. These are real-life tools for real people trying to love well and stay grounded in everyday stress.Ellen explains PQ as “mental fitness”—basically learning how to train your mind the same way you'd train your body. We talk about our inner “Judge” and those familiar saboteurs like the Pleaser, Controller, and Avoider—and how many of them started as good qualities that just got overused along the way.She also shares part of her own story, including becoming a “little mother” at just eight years old. It's such a powerful reminder that empathy is a gift—but without boundaries, it can quietly run your life.You'll hear simple practices you can use right away—like focusing on your breath or paying close attention to small physical sensations—that even young kids can learn to calm big emotions. We talk about why feeling safe matters when you're doing this kind of inner work, when therapy might be helpful, and why small, consistent habits beat “all-in” efforts every time.Ellen also walks us through her seven-week program, the small pod groups, the daily app support, and how these tools help keep that inner critic from calling the shots.We kept thinking while recording: what if families shared a common language for stress? What if teens learned these skills early? What if caregivers set loving boundaries without guilt?That's what this work makes possible.You are not “just wired this way.” You can notice your patterns, choose differently, and make your next conversation a little kinder and clearer.Listen in, try the 10-second pause, and let us know what changes for you. And if this episode speaks to you, please share it with someone you love, subscribe, and leave a review—it helps us keep growing this community together.Reach Ellen: EllenGray@verizon.net. Please say that you found me through the Agile Always podcast!Thank you for spending time with us today! We hope you enjoyed our conversation, related to something we said, and learned something new along the way. Please give us a like and subscribe to our podcast, so you don't miss ANYTHING! Follow us @AgileAlways and be sure to check out our website, www.agilealways.com! A special thanks goes to @yancylott for producing, editing, and creating the music for our podcasts!xo,Robin & Rudy This presentation and its multimedia recording and all its contents including all text, graphics, sounds, audio, and video content are protected by copyright and are the intellectual property of Fenner Productions, LLC. All rights reserved. This recording contains material that is protected by internationally valid copyright. No part of this recording or associated handouts may be reproduced, transmitted, publicly posted, or transcribed without the express written permission of Fenner Productions, LLC. Fenner Productions, LLC rejects any claims that transcend the clauses of the guarantee rights. Fenner Productions, LLC does not undertake any liability for the correctness of the content of the presentation. The contents of the presentation may be changed without prior notice. All trade names and trademarks are the property of the respective owners. The trademarks mentioned here are named for information purposes only.

Todd Bertsch is a keynote speaker, mental fitness coach, and creator of the SPARK Framework, a neuroscience- and behavioral psychology-based roadmap that helps leaders and organizations navigate change with clarity and confidence. He is the founder and CEO of Evolve Marketing, where, for more than 16 years, he has led teams through growth, uncertainty, and cultural transformation. Todd also hosts The BOLT Podcast, where he explores mindset, leadership, and personal growth with thought leaders. Through the SPARK Framework, including SPARK coaching, Positive Intelligence® coaching, and the Spark Quotient (SQ) assessment, Todd helps teams turn insight into action and ignite their SPARK.Website: https://www.toddbertsch.com/Podcast: The Bolt https://www.toddbertsch.com/podcast/Social Media:https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddmbertsch/https://www.facebook.com/theboltwithtoddbhttps://www.instagram.com/theboltwithtoddb/https://www.youtube.com/@theboltwithtoddbEnjoy the visual here on Youtube

In this episode of The Executive Room, host Kimberly Afonso sits down with Adam McGraw, executive coach, keynote speaker, and Co-Founder & CEO of CREW, a private community for senior executives focused on purpose, connection, and fulfillment.Adam shares why traditional definitions of success no longer hold up. Drawing on his experience coaching over 500 senior executives, his entrepreneurial journey, establishing CREW, and his work with Positive Intelligence, Adam explains how leaders can build resilience, regulate stress, and lead with authenticity in today's world.In this conversation, we explore:Why high-performing executives often struggle with fulfillment, regardless of title or compensationHow leaders can be intentional about the careers they're building, and the legacy they will leave behindHow community and peer support help leaders navigate the second half of their careersThe difference between networking and a true leadership communityHow leaders can recover faster from stress and stay grounded amid constant changeThe demands of modern leadership in the age of AI and uncertaintyThis episode is a must-listen for CEOs, founders, and senior executives who are rethinking success, reputation, identity, and what truly matters in the long term.

I'm joined by Shirzad Chamine, creator of Positive Intelligence, to explore what it really means to learn in difficult times. We talk about fear-based "saboteur" patterns, why toxic positivity makes things worse, and how negative emotions can be useful signals rather than flaws to suppress. We look at trauma as something all humans experience on a spectrum, how post-traumatic growth actually works, and why compassion must come before reframing. We also explore religion, secular belief systems, technology, political polarisation, and why both faith and rationality get hijacked by fear when we're not paying attention. This is a wide-ranging conversation about learning to lead — ourselves and others — from love rather than fear, especially in a fractured world. Read more about Shirzad's work here: positiveintelligence.com ----------------------------------------------- Shirzad is a New York Times bestselling author of Positive Intelligence, translated into 20 languages.  He has been CEO of the largest coach training organization in the world, has trained more than 100,000 coaches, and trained faculty at Stanford and Yale business schools. Shirzad lectures on Positive Intelligence at Stanford University.  His Saboteur Assessment has been used by more than 2 million people and a majority of Fortune 100 companies. A preeminent C-suite advisor, Shirzad has coached hundreds of CEOs and their executive teams.  He holds a BA in psychology, an MS in electrical engineering, and an MBA from Stanford. ----------------------------------------------- Become a certified embodiment coach. Coach beyond mere words and support clients to transform their lives: https://embodimentunlimited.com/cec/ ----------------------------------------------- Join our membership program for coaches, facilitators, therapists and educators who want sustainable growth: https://embodimentunlimited.com/flourish/ ----------------------------------------------- Check out our YouTube channel for more coaching tips and our Podcast channel for full episode videos Uplevel your coaching with a free copy of Mark's latest eBook, The Top 12 Embodiment Coaching Techniques  Join Mark for those juicy in-person workshops and events Fancy some free coaching demo sessions with Mark?  Connect with Mark Walsh on Instagram 

Most people believe insight alone creates transformation.But insight without daily practice fades—and self-sabotage takes over.In this episode of The Mark Divine Show, Mark sits down with Shirzad Chamine, New York Times bestselling author of Positive Intelligence and one of the world's leading experts on mental fitness, leadership performance, and mindset mastery.Shirzad shares his journey from a traumatic childhood marked by generational rage and depression to building a globally recognized framework used by Fortune 100 companies, Stanford faculty, and over two million leaders worldwide.Together, they unpack:- Why high performers sabotage themselves under pressure-The 10 mental “Saboteurs” that destroy wellbeing, performance, and relationships- Why workshops and motivation don't create lasting change- How to rewire the brain through short, daily mental fitness practices- The difference between insight and transformation- How to shift from fear-based reactions to calm, focused, purposeful actionThis conversation bridges neuroscience, leadership, spirituality, and practical tools you can use in the middle of real life, not just in meditation or reflection.If you want more clarity, resilience, and control over how you show up under stress—this episode gives you a repeatable system to build it.

Let's retire the outdated idea that softness equals weakness. In this episode, I'm inviting you to explore what it means to be calm and commanding, soft and strong, gentle and effective. We're redefining power, not as force, but as presence. We'll explore: The Positive Intelligence perspective on Sage-led power. Saboteur myths about pushing being the way" The inner stability that changes how you show up. Why stillness is sometimes the most strategic move. How clients in Mindset Breakthrough reclaim peace without losing progress. If you're craving a way to lead your life, your business, or your relationships with quiet confidence, this is your reminder that peaceful and powerful are not opposites. ---  

Jeannie Dougherty, founder of Global Money Coach, a transformational coaching practice that helps individuals, couples, and entrepreneurs rewire their money mindset from scarcity and stress to clarity, ease, and abundance.Through emotional behavioural coaching, Positive Intelligence training, and retirement readiness consulting, Jeannie empowers her clients to heal their financial past and step into a more powerful future.Now, Jeannie's journey from caregiving through grief to becoming a Certified Money Coach and bestselling author shows the resilience it takes to build a business rooted in service and legacy.And while running Caregiver Conferences, mentoring clients, and redefining what money wellness looks like, she continues to prove that emotional healing and financial freedom go hand in hand.Here's where to find more:https://jeanniedougherty.comhttps://globalmoneycoach.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/moneyexpertforcareerchange________________________________________________Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do!We're Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we're here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business. From the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO, we find out how they got to where they are today, not by hearing the go-to story of their success, but talking about how we all have our own BS to deal with and it's through facing ourselves that we find a way to do the fucking thing.Along the way, we hope to show you that YOU are the most important asset in your business (and your life - duh!). Being a business owner is tough! With vulnerability and humor, we get to the real story behind their success and show you that you're not alone._____________________Find all our links to all the things like the socials, how to work with us and how to apply to be on the podcast here: https://linktr.ee/unforgetyourself

Joy's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/upleveling/id1799955082 Saboteurs Assement: https://www.positiveintelligence.com/saboteurs/ --- You weren't born to perform, unless you're Meryl Streep (She's soooooo good). You were born to be you.  But somewhere along the line, most of us got the message that we had to shape-shift, overdeliver, or hide our truth to fit in. In this episode of Intuition: Your Success Compass, I'm calling out the masks we wear at work, in relationships, even in our own self-talk, and how to let them go gently. Because being palatable isn't the goal, being aligned is. What I get into: The Saboteur voices behind performance patterns. How your Sage knows who you truly are. Why ditching people-pleasing is the ultimate freedom move. A simple Positive Intelligence practice to break the perform/doubt cycle. How I support clients in Mindset Breakthrough to stop proving and start living. If you've been trying to earn your worth or audition for love and success, this episode is your gentle but firm invitation to put the script down and come home to yourself.  

"Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve." – Napoleon Hill Check Out These Highlights:  This is one of my favorite quotes by one of my favorite authors and teachers! Life, sales, work, leadership, you name it – it all starts with what we believe.  So how do we shift from fear, uncertainty, overwhelm, and struggle?  The best place to sell is from a place of service. But how do we maintain an intentionally winning mindset, especially when pressure arises? In today's podcast, we will explore how the brain influences the mind, shaping every thought, choice, and connection we make. Join us as we discover practical ways to rewire our thinking for success, service, and joy.  About Dorice Horenstein: Dorice is an international keynote speaker, Positive Intelligence® expert, and award-winning author of two books: Moments of the Heart and Choose to Be Your Own Champion: The Six-Step Playbook To Become Your Best Self. Twice featured at MDRT Global and annual meeting, Netflix, WCR (Women Council of Realtors), CREW (commercial real estate women), The Standard Insurance, HR leadership, and many other platforms, Dorice, known as the Oy to Joy champion catalyst, brings her signature energetic uniqueness wherever she goes. How to Get in Touch with Dorice Horenstein: Websites:  http://www.doricehorenstein.com/ Email: doricehorenstein@gmail.com Free Gift: https://oytojoyspeaker.myflodesk.com/chooseebook Stalk me online! LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/conniewhitman Subscribe to the Enlightenment of Change podcast on your favorite podcast streaming service or YouTube.  New episodes are posted every week. Listen to Connie explore new sales and business topics or address problems you may have.  

Dr. Brian Russell shares his renewal protocol to help you thrive and flourish in your mission and ministry in 2025 and beyond. If you are feeling tired, burned out or desire simply tools to help you maintain your passion for mission, this episode will serve you powerfully. Brian will talk about the importance of sabbath, values work, learning your saboteurs, adjusting/building a rule of life, journaling and a 5 question check-in. How are Rule of Life Can Help you Grow in Love for God and Neigbor https://youtu.be/r98dPPZARH0  Saboteur test: www.positiveintelligence.com/saboteurs  Chamine, Positive Intelligence https://amzn.to/4hVRf6F  Interested in working with me in a coaching relationship. Email me today: brian@brianrussellphd.com   Brian's Books Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3uuWCoQ    Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/4q8Z2BT   (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9    Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/    Work with Brian: Brian is available for personal coaching in the areas of spiritual growth, missional leadership and biblical/theological training. Brian is also available for virtual or in person speaking/teaching. He offers workshops and stand alone talks on contemplative spirituality as well as on a variety of books and topics relating to engaging Scripture for a life of mission, community and holiness. Amazon links are affiliate links. Without affecting the cost on your end, Amazon shares a small percentage of the profit with me if you purchase any product after following these links to Amazon. In other words, if you shop regularly on Amazon, you can support my work by clicking on any of the books I linked and then searching for whatever you want to purchase. Thanks for your support.

Shirzad Chamine offers quick but powerful strategies to rewire your brain for better results.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why you can't think your way out of stress2) How to take command of your mind in just 10 seconds3) How strengths become saboteursSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1107 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SHIRZAD — Shirzad Chamine is the author of the New York Times bestselling Positive Intelligence. Shirzad has lectured on Positive Intelligence® at Stanford University and has trained faculty at Stanford and Yale business schools.Shirzad has been the CEO of the largest coach training organization in the world. A preeminent C-suite advisor, Shirzad has coached hundreds of CEOs and their executive teams. His background includes a BA in psychology, an MS in electrical engineering, and an MBA from Stanford.• Book: Positive Intelligence: Why Only 20% of Teams and Individuals Achieve Their True Potential AND HOW YOU CAN ACHIEVE YOURS• Free assessment: “Saboteur Assessment"• Website: PositiveIntelligence.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIO• Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome• Cashflow Podcasting. Explore launching (or outsourcing) your podcast with a free 10-minute call with Pete.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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What if your biggest obstacle isn't OUT THERE, but in YOUR OWN mind? In this episode, I sit down with Shirzad Chamine, best-selling author of Positive Intelligence. We break down how to overcome the inner saboteurs that hold you back. We talk about why so many people stay stuck in stress + guilt, and how YOU can rewire your brain for CONFIDENCE, PEACE, AND SUCCESS. Shirzad shares mental fitness exercises to science-backed mindset shifts, so you can start building the life you DESERVE. In This Episode, You Will Learn The #1 skill MOST people IGNORE. How to SPOT your top SABOTEURS before they take over your mind. The 10-second technique to REWIRE your brain for PEACE and CONFIDENCE. How to BREAK FREE from guilt and shame. How to build an inner VOICE that UPLIFTS you. Why EMOTIONAL MASTERY is your biggest UNLOCK in business, love, and life. The mental MUSCLE most people NEVER train. Resources + Links Learn more about Positive Intelligence at positiveintelligence.com/assessment Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/monahan Download the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine Learning at NetSuite.com/MONAHAN. Want to do more and spend less like Uber, 8x8, and Databricks Mosaic? Take a free test drive of OCI at oracle.com/MONAHAN. Get 10% off your first Mitopure order at timeline.com/CONFIDENCE. Get 15% off your first order when you use code CONFIDENCE15 at checkout at jennikayne.com. Call my digital clone at 201-897-2553!  Visit heathermonahan.com Sign up for my mailing list: heathermonahan.com/mailing-list/  Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com  If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator Follow Heather on Instagram & LinkedIn Shirzad on Instagram & LinkedIn