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Nick Saban once watched a man throw back every big fish he caught, keeping only the small ones. The reason stopped me cold: the guy only had a nine inch frying pan at home. In this episode, I use that story to challenge you to look honestly at the size of your own mental foundation, because your capacity to think, to believe, and to handle opportunity determines everything you keep and everything you release. The lesson here is not just about catching bigger fish. It is about becoming someone who can actually do something with them when they show up. Key Takeaways Your mental capacity, not your circumstances, determines which opportunities you keep and which you throw back. Limiting beliefs are often embedded early and run quietly in the background. Recognizing them is the first step to outgrowing them. The people closest to you can often see your blind spots better than you can. Asking them is not weakness. It is strategy. Stagnation is not always your fault, but staying stagnant is your responsibility to address. The clearest sign you need a bigger foundation is when what you are capable of only feeds you and nobody else around you. Action Steps Identify one area where you have been consistently rejecting or avoiding big opportunities and write down the belief that is driving that pattern. Reach out to one trusted person this week and specifically ask them: where do you see me thinking too small? Reframe your growth target by asking whether your current capacity can produce results that benefit not just you but the people depending on you. Notable Quote There are probably limitations you have simply because it has never crossed your mind that it could be better.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Jeremy Anderson.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Jeremy Anderson.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Jeremy Anderson.

Why does certainty feel safer than curiosity—and why does that quietly run so many of our relationships? In this Q&A crossover, Tony answers three listener questions that sound completely unrelated—a spouse who looked through a phone without asking, someone who keeps pulling conversations back to themselves, and why confident, certain voices dominate public life—then reveals the single thread connecting all three: how hard it is to tolerate uncertainty, and why curiosity (not certainty) is where growth actually lives. If you've ever felt the pull to fill in the blanks, win the argument, or get reassurance right now, this one will make you feel seen. In this episode, you'll: Reframe the phone fight using Tony's four pillars of a connected conversation—because it's almost never about the phone. Understand why your brain treats not knowing as a threat (it's a "don't get killed device") and how to stay present in the gray. Build a well inside yourself instead of chasing validation in every conversation—Tony's "emotionally dehydrated" metaphor for growing up with conditional self-worth. Tell the difference between confidence rooted in security and performative certainty that needs an audience. Trade self-monitoring for genuine curiosity using implicit memory and ACT—because you're not broken, you're human. Tony Overbay is a licensed marriage and family therapist with more than two decades of clinical experience helping people become curious rather than defensive. If the noise of everyone being so sure has left you exhausted, press play—there's room here to not know, and to grow from it. 00:00 Q&A Episode Setup 01:34 Three Questions Theme 05:18 Why Curiosity Matters 07:25 Brain Craves Certainty 09:03 Ambiguity Feels Threatening 10:49 Stress Kills Curiosity 13:14 Cognitive Flexibility 14:38 Certainty Gets Rewarded 17:39 Phone Privacy Conflicts 22:40 Four Pillars Framework 26:49 Validation Seeking Habits 28:37 Desert and Thirst Metaphor 31:28 Validation Seeking Pattern 32:04 Curiosity Over Self-Monitoring 34:05 Boundaries With Unavailable People 35:30 You Are Not Broken 36:19 ACT Mindset Shift 37:48 Language Learning Analogy 40:24 From Self-Criticism to Acceptance 42:06 Certainty vs Wisdom 48:27 Insecurity and Emotional Immaturity 50:43 Narcissism as Defense 56:27 Healthy Ego vs Defensive Ego 01:02:27 Leadership and Group Dynamics 01:05:21 Choose Curiosity and Close Please follow Tony on Instagram @virtual.couch on Tiktok @virtualcouch on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tonyoverbaylmft and on Substack https://thevirtualcouch.substack.com/ You can reach out to Tony through his website tonyoverbay.com or by emailing contact @ tonyoverbay.com

What happens when someone your child should be able to trust leaves them feeling judged, misunderstood, and unloved? In this heartfelt Q&A, we respond to a mother whose autistic and ADHD daughter was deeply hurt by a visit from her grandmother. Despite years of progress, one family visit triggered emotional setbacks, self-doubt, and the painful belief that "Nan doesn't love me because of who I am." We explore how parents can help children recover from criticism, reframe damaging messages, rebuild confidence, and move forward when family members simply don't understand neurodivergence. If you've ever struggled with relatives who undermine your parenting or your child's wellbeing, this conversation will give you practical guidance and hope. KEY POINTS Why criticism makes children feel unloved The hidden damage caused by judgmental family members How to help children reframe hurtful experiences The question that protects kids from unfair criticism Why empathy is the first step toward healing How progress and competence rebuild confidence Supporting neurodivergent children when others don't understand QUOTE OF THE EPISODE "Kids don't get better when you make them feel worse." RESOURCES MENTIONED Occupational Therapy (OT) Speech Therapy Submit a question for the podcast! Happy Families website ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS Validate your child's feelings before trying to solve the problem. Help them separate another person's misunderstanding from their own self-worth. Ask: "Would you seek advice from this person? If not, why listen to their criticism?" Reframe the story from "They don't love me" to "They don't understand me." Focus on progress by celebrating growth, strengths, and achievements. Set meaningful goals that build confidence and competence over time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever realized that some of your most dreaded tasks—like getting a haircut, home renovations, or late-night emails—could actually be sources of joy? In this post, we explore the “Reframe Practice”: a simple yet powerful shift in perspective that asks, “How can I make this more fun?” Discover how shifting your lens from obligation to enjoyment can transform your productivity, lead to unexpected abundance, and help you reclaim the natural, playful curiosity you had as a child. Are you ready to see how a small change in mindset can completely change your life?Join April as she brings her infectious energy, passion and expertise in helping people around the world master their mindset and create massive success and happiness.Master Your Mindset, Master Your Life!Have a question or an idea for an upcoming episode? Email April at: april@drivenoutcomes.com.

Lee Smith is a UK-based, values-driven M&A operator with over 25 years of experience buying, fixing, and scaling businesses, and the founder of Verdani Capital. He's acquired 26 companies and now focuses on buy-and-build growth, ethical deal-making, and leading without ego.   Key Discussion Themes: - Why the leap from a small business to a large one is psychological, not financial - Buy-and-build M&A and structuring win-win deals that let owners keep equity - Removing yourself from operations to focus on strategy and acquisitions - The role of mentors and personal development in overcoming limiting beliefs - Preparing for AI disruption and volatility instead of becoming a victim of it   Listener Takeaway: Your biggest growth ceiling is usually your own belief about what you're capable of. Reframe that, surround yourself with the right people, and the bigger move is often easier than the small one you're grinding through.   Connect with Lee: Website: https://www.leeasmith.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leeantonysmith/ Verdani Capital: https://verdanicapital.co.uk   About the Host: Entrepreneur Conundrum is hosted by Virginia Purnell — funnel & visibility specialist and founder of Distinct Digital Marketing. New episodes every Monday. Work with Virginia: https://www.distinctdigitalmarketing.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginiapurnell   Listen to the Full Episode: https://entrepreneurconundrum.com/leesmith

In week three, we looked at how the gospel changes what we think greatness really is for everyone who follows Jesus. Reframing Greatness Zane Witcher

Happy Mindset Monday!Some stories don't just inspire you.They challenge you to look at what you're still carrying.In this episode of Living The Sweet Life, I sit down with Quincy Moore, also known as Mr. Resilience, for a conversation about fatherlessness, forgiveness, faith, and the kind of freedom that comes when you stop waiting for an apology to heal. Quincy's work is built around helping people Recognize, Reframe, and Rise through adversity. Quincy shares the life-changing moment when he saw his biological father after almost 30 years and chose forgiveness instead of bitterness. That moment became the foundation for his message, his book, and his mission to help people rise above what tried to break them. In this episode, we explore:What resilience really means when life hurtsWhy forgiveness is not about excusing someone else, but freeing yourselfHow fatherlessness impacts identity, confidence, and connectionWhy presence is one of the greatest gifts a father can giveQuincy's framework: Recognize. Reframe. Rise.How to become the example you never hadIf this episode speaks to you, send it to someone who needs to know their past does not get the final word.

Order my new book - The Price of Becoming www.LearningLeader.com/Becoming The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. My Guest - Tina Seelig has spent 27 years at Stanford teaching some of the world's most ambitious people how to see and seize opportunities. She's a neuroscientist, the executive director of Knight Hennessy Scholars, and the author of 18 books. Her TED Talk on luck has been viewed over 3.4 million times. Her newest book is called What I Wish I Knew About Luck: A Crash Course on Turning Aspirations into Achievements. Key Learnings Tina's dad died at 99 and a half. Three weeks before his first great-grandbaby was born. He was still driving, going to three dinner parties a week, and talking to Tina every day. His curiosity was his superpower. He gave 66 lectures in his retirement community over 20 years, on topics ranging from nuclear weapons to climate change. Train yourself to be a professional noticer. When Tina's dad walked his grandkids into a new room, he'd give them a minute, then say "Shut your eyes." How many doors? Windows? What color is the carpet? Assume there's a million dollars in every room. It's up to you to find it. Opportunities are ubiquitous. You just have to look. Take the headphones off. The most powerful things happen when you engage with strangers. Standing in line. On the plane. Walking through campus. Tina sat next to a stranger named Mark on a plane. He was a publisher. He said no to her book proposal. She kept the relationship going. Years later, his editor approved the same proposal she had given Mark. Within two weeks, she had a contract. Wear something that invites conversation. A logo. A backpack from a conference. A college baseball shirt. Give the world a hook to start with you. Fortune is what happens to you. Luck requires action. Most people confuse the two and miss the chance to claim their agency. "With my luck, it's gonna rain." Reframe it: "With OUR luck, it's gonna be a beautiful sunny day." The reframe changes what you see.  Luck seldom sails solo. Most luck comes through other people. Cultivating meaningful relationships is the most underrated lucky behavior. You don't get a job. You get the keys to the building. The visible work isn't what gets you ahead. The invisible work is. Between stimulus and response is a choice. (Viktor Frankl) Within the constraints of fortune, agency is everything. "Tina, you think like a scientist." One sentence from a professor changed Tina's life. Leaders, know the weight of your words. Twenty years later, Tina wrote that professor a thank-you note. Twenty years after that, his granddaughter wrote back. They had read part of Tina's letter at his funeral. When a student made a bad decision, Tina's first instinct was to punish. She paused. Said, "Help me understand what happened." The whole community learned what empathy and humility look like in leadership. Unresolved conflict sucks the energy out of your day. Resolve it. You become taller, lighter, more open to lucky things. Oliver Greenwald sent Tina a list of 10 ways he could help her with her book. Nothing on the list was exactly what she wanted. She hired him anyway, because of the initiative. Build the sail to catch the wind. Build the ship. Your internal work. Values. Story. Goals. Recruit the crew. The people in your world. Hoist the sail. What you do every single day. Your core values are the keel of your ship. Without them, the first strong wind capsizes you. Keep a failure resume. Document what didn't work and what you'll do differently. Don't perseverate. Move on. "It's all good in the end. If it's not good, it's not the end." We're always in the middle of the story. Tina sends thank-you notes every single day. Five or ten minutes. Three or four sentences. Closes the loop. Builds the relationship. Don't end the dinner without making the next date. Most people drop the ball. Get it on the calendar before you leave. The instant you think something positive about someone, tell them. Be specific. Text. Email. Call. The instant. Tina's champagne moment: her newborn granddaughter at one year old. She just learned to turn over and looks so proud of herself. Reflection Questions What's on your failure resume right now that you haven't yet extracted the lesson from? Are you perseverating, or moving on? Whose thank-you note are you going to send today? Specific, genuine, unprompted.  Where in your life are you waiting for fortune and calling it bad luck? What is the action you've been avoiding because it requires you to put yourself out there? More Learning #679: Kat Cole: The Four Mindsets Every Leader Needs #669: Oz "The Mentalist" Pearlman: Overcoming Rejection, Getting the Reps, and Always Follow Up  #663: Priya Parker: The Art of Gathering: How We Meet & Why It Matters Episode Chapters 00:00 The Price of Becoming - Pre-Order Now!  01:09 Meet Tina Seelig  02:39 Tina's Dad: A Life of Curiosity at 99 and a Half  05:14 Becoming a Professional Noticer  06:54 The Stranger on the Plane Who Became Her Publisher  11:03 Wear Something That Invites a Conversation  14:11 Fortune vs. Luck: The Difference Most People Miss  16:08 The "With Our Luck" Reframe  21:09 Take the Earbuds Off and Get Out the Door  23:21 You Don't Get a Job, You Get the Keys to the Building  27:58 The Sentence That Changed Tina's Life  28:49 The Thank-You Note Read at a Funeral  31:52 The Student Who Made a Bad Decision  34:03 Oliver Greenwald and the List of Ten Ways to Help  37:04 The Sail Metaphor: How to Catch the Winds of Luck  39:41 What to Tell the Cynic Who Says "I'm Unlucky"  43:01 Core Values: The Keel of Your Ship  45:05 Why You Should Keep a Failure Resume  47:15 Send a Thank-You Note Every Single Day  52:06 The Champagne Question: Her Granddaughter at One  53:36 EOPC

ETP#220 is the part two follow-up to last week's episode, and this is the one we really wanted to get to. We ran out of road last week before doing CrossFit Pacific Beach any justice, so this episode picks right back up there and runs all the way through the rest of the arc: going online, the failed business that taught Bryan everything, the origins of Straker Nutrition, building Undefeated, and Aaron winning his pro card on the first try.The throughline is the same as part one. Spotting the gap in the market before anyone else does, putting in the reps when no one's watching, leaning on the people around you, and making things so simple it'd be unreasonable to screw them up. A lot of what looks like luck in hindsight is really just opportunity meeting preparation, over and over again.Before we get into it, Aaron's got some big news that we're both pretty fired up about.Covered in this episode:Big news: a little baby Straker (a boy) is coming in December, and Bryan's headed to Steamboat to celebrate his wife's birthday, twelve years after the trip that made him want to move to the mountains in the first placeUpdates: new Paragon hypertrophy cycles starting 6/22 with the core challenge, and a reminder on Good Labs (code STRAKER for an additional 20% off the cheapest labs in the US)How CrossFit PB built its reputation as the gym where everyone was actually jacked, and why Bryan refused to just do CrossFit for the sake of CrossFitThe first real business goal: getting to $35K a year each so they could quit their day jobs, and the absolutely brutal 5:30am-to-midnight grind it took to get thereSharing a wall with an urgent care, opening a second location as a safety net, then maxing out bothWhen the love started fading: the CrossFit burnout, the animosity with Anders, the balloon rent payment, and the slow unwindGoing online before it was a thing, building Evolved Training Systems, and spotting the price gap in the marketThe failed business (Active Traveler Network) and why underpricing the market and failing taught Bryan everything he needed to succeed laterJenny's "I'm not rolling any fucking dice, I'm making this happen" moment and how reframing it took failure off the tableThe COVID inflection point: dumbbell-only programs ready to go the day the world shut down, and why removing everyone's excuses produced better resultsThe origin of Straker Nutrition: spotting the gap between female-led coaching and male bodybuilding prep, and serving the people in the middleBuilding Undefeated around equipment because bodybuilders build better gyms than businessmen doThe pro card: going from "natural Aaron who said he'd never compete" to winning on his first attempt, the TRT goal physique that left him feeling empty, and the pressure Jackson put on himStructuring the prep like a pro, turning the brain off, and the "crack in the dam" philosophyWhy posing is the worst, and using accountability to your circle as the thing that actually drives youClosing thoughts: don't fear failure, expand your network, and drop the ego that keeps you from hiring a coachTimestamps: 00:00 Intro: Chasing Big Goals Part 2 00:55 Updates + Bryan's Big Party Weekend Recap 01:35 Steamboat Springs and the 12-Year Mountain Dream 03:15 Aaron's Big News + Good Labs Reminder 05:05 How CrossFit PB Differentiated on Training 06:50 Bodybuilding First, Metcon Second 11:25 The First Business Goal: Quitting the Day Jobs 13:30 Two Locations, the Urgent Care War, and Maxing Out 14:10 Falling Out of Love: Burnout and the Unwind 16:50 Going Online and Building Evolved 20:00 The Paragon Partnership and the COVID Surge 24:00 The Failed Business That Taught Him Everything 26:30 Jenny's "I'm Not Rolling Dice" Reframe 28:50 The COVID Inflection Point for SNC 33:30 Lockdown Life and Spotting the Software Exit 35:00 The Origin of Straker Nutrition 39:00 Building Expertise (and Hiding in Education) 40:00 Building Undefeated Around Equipment 42:30 The Pro Card: From "Never Competing" to First Try 43:00 The TRT Goal Physique That Left Him Empty 45:30 Deciding to Prep + Jackson's Pressure 47:00 Structuring the Prep Like a Pro 48:30 Making It Too Simple to Fail + The Crack in the Dam 51:30 Why Posing Is the Worst 55:00 Get Your Circle on Your Side 56:00 Closing Thoughts: Network, Ego, and Hiring a Coach Work 1:1 with Aaron ⬇️https://strakernutritionco.com/nutrition-coaching-apply-now/Done For You Client Check-In System for Coaches ⬇️https://strakernutritionco.com/macronutrient-reporting-check-in-template/Paragon Training Methods Programming ⬇️https://paragontrainingmethods.comFollow Bryan's Evolved Training Systems Programming ⬇️https://evolvedtrainingsystems.comFind Us on Social Media  ⬇️IG | @Eat.Train.ProsperIG | @bryanboorsteinIG | @aaron_strakerYT | EAT TRAIN PROSPER PODCAST

If you have ever doubted your products or services... compared your business to others...or felt like you're not good enough for business, this is for you. This will REFRAME of your thoughts will change your entire outlook!

You ever feel like God's been stripping things away…and you're left wondering what you did wrong? The contract falls through. A longtime friend ghosts you. That "safe" comfort zone? Gone. Your first thought?... "What the heck did I do?" But what if the loss you're experiencing isn't punishment? What if it's preparation? In this 5-Minute Drill episode of Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™, J.R. tackles one of the hardest realities high-performing, faith-driven men face: Navigating seasons when God removes something they thought they needed. Whether it's a relationship, opportunity, job, client, or season of life, loss has a way of making us question ourselves, our future, and even our faith. But what if God isn't stripping something away because you're failing? What if He's pruning you because He wants you to become more fruitful? This episode is about one powerful truth: God doesn't multiply what you cling to. He multiplies what you surrender. And if you learn how to navigate seasons of subtraction the right way, you may discover they're actually setting the stage for your next breakthrough. In this episode, you'll hear: Why loss isn't always rejection (and is often God's process of refinement). Two personal stories from J.R.'s life that revealed where he was placing his trust. The Biblical principle of pruning and why God sometimes removes good things to prepare us for better things. What Joseph's story teaches us about divine subtraction before multiplication. The neuroscience behind the "amygdala hijack" and why setbacks often trigger emotional overreactions. The science-backed PRY Framework to help you process loss without falling apart. Why surrendering outcomes can reduce anxiety, increase resilience, and improve wellbeing. A powerful mindset shift that will help you stop seeing every setback as a sign that you've messed up. What you'll walk away with… You'll learn how to: Respond to loss with clarity instead of panic. Regulate your emotions when life blindsides you. Reframe setbacks through both a Biblical and psychological lens. Discover what God may be preparing you for (or protecting you from). Let go of control and move forward in faith. Trust that God may be setting you up for your next breakthrough. KEY QUOTES "Stillness is spiritual strength training. You can't be still with an upregulated nervous system." - J.R. "You need to start seeing things from heaven's perspective, not hell's perspective." - J.R. "God doesn't multiply what we cling to. He multiplies what we surrender." - J.R. NEXT STEPS Listen to the full episode: https://jamesreid.com/episode362 Want to bring your best home more consistently? Take the Invisible Four™ Assessment and uncover what's quietly blocking you: https://jamesreid.com/assessment Follow J.R. on Social (@jamesJRreid): Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | X Visit J.R.'s website: https://jamesreid.com RATE & REVIEW this episode on Apple: https://jamesreid.com/review. We'd love it if you could drop a review or 5-star rating! Simply select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. SHARE this episode with someone who wants to be challenged, pushed, and positioned to come up clutch more often. SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on any new episodes and Special Guests! Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. LISTEN to previous episodes on Apple, Spotify, or whatever podcast platform you prefer!

In Nakd Classics we bring back your favorite episodes that focus on mindset, confidence and holistic health.  Original Episode 57:  Reframe the way you think about body size and body image. We go deep into the behaviors and mindsets that get in the way of body acceptance and how the idea of a dream body can hold us back To learn more about The Feel Good Nakd Community: feelgoodnakd.com  

What if happiness isn't a mood that waits to find you, but a muscle you wake up and build every single day?In Part 3 of the Science of Happiness series, host Marty Jalove welcomes back the radiant Bette Lawrence-Water, a public health lecturer at Benedictine College and certified happiness coach. At 81 years young, she serves up warmth, wisdom, and a whole lot of laughter. The chemistry between Marty and Bette practically hums. They finish each other's thoughts, swap stories, and prove that joy and honesty can live in the same room.This is the episode for anyone ready to stop chasing happiness and start sustaining it.Here's what you'll learn:Discover how to choose joy before your feet even hit the floor.Learn why aligning your daily actions with your values protects your peace.Build a personal happiness toolkit you can reach for when life wobbles.Reframe life's ups and downs as the very source of meaning and excitement.Understand how small, intentional connections multiply your joy.It all comes back to the BACON: Build daily habits, Align with your values, Create a toolkit, Observe the ups and downs, and Nurture meaningful connections.Press play, follow the show, and share this one with someone who needs a little more joy today. Then go out there and keep on sizzling.www.MasterHappiness.comwww.WhatsYourBacon.comwww.BaconBitsRadio.com#MasterHappiness #PersonalGrowth #Leadership #Mindset #Podcast #HappinessCoach #Resilience #Fulfillment

Every time you open your eyes, you're not seeing reality. According to the mathematics of evolution, you never have. Donald Hoffman is a cognitive scientist and professor who has spent over 40 years building mathematical models of perception. His book The Case Against Reality makes one of the most unsettling arguments in modern science: your senses didn't evolve to reveal the truth. They evolved to hide it. Think of your body, your thoughts, your memories, and your entire experience of this world as a VR headset. Not a metaphor. A working model backed by mathematics. The headset gives you exactly what you need to play the game of life. It hides what is actually running underneath. Consciousness isn't a product of the brain. It's the other way around. Neurons don't exist when no one is looking. Nothing in your behavior is caused by neural activity. What's actually driving your life is something science is only now beginning to map. The way out isn't more information. It's a practice. The silence between your thoughts? That's you. When you learn to watch your emotions instead of becoming them, the grip of every story you've been telling yourself starts to release. The Case Against Reality: Why Evolution Hid the Truth from Our Eyes Amazon Ebook Audiobook Visual Intelligence: How We Create What We See Amazon Donald Hoffman on X TRACE Institute Trace Institute Instagram In this episode you will: Understand why your brain has zero causal power over your thoughts, feelings, and behavior Reframe failure, suffering, and loss using Hoffman's headset model to reclaim who you actually are Discover why the mathematics of evolutionary game theory proves no organism has ever seen reality as it truly is Learn how Hoffman's Trace Logic model of consciousness could transform our understanding of physics, the brain, and human potential Practice the watcher technique to step outside your emotions and release the grip of false identity For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1941 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Follow The Daily Motivation for essential highlights from The School of Greatness More SOG episodes we think you'll love: Lewis Howes Solo [Everything You Want In Life Comes When You Let Go] Emily McDonald Dr. Daniel Amen TOPICS Donald Hoffman, The Case Against Reality, evolutionary game theory, Trace Logic, Planck scale, VR headset model, perceptual interface, watcher practice, consciousness, spacetime Get More From Lewis! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Alex Pardo sits down with his longtime co-host and student Dan Wenzel for a season two wind-down conversation centered on the one thing no underwriting spreadsheet can measure: mindset. After 37 episodes of documenting Dan's journey into self storage investing, Alex and Dan pull back the curtain on the real growth that's happened, from near-paralysis on cold calls to confident conversations with storage owners across the country. This episode is a raw and honest look at how confidence is built through repetition, collaboration, and showing up even when you don't feel ready. If you've ever let fear, self-doubt, or the need for a perfect outcome keep you from taking action in your storage investing journey, this one is for you. You'll Learn How To: Build real confidence through consistent reps rather than waiting for a result to validate you Stop letting fear of rejection keep you from picking up the phone and calling storage owners Understand why collaboration with other investors accelerates growth faster than solo study Develop a "be, do, have" identity framework before the results show up Reframe a fumbled call or missed deal as a rep, not a failure Leverage broker relationships over time to sharpen your underwriting instincts Recognize the internal signals (nervousness, butterflies) that tell you to lean in, not back off What You'll Learn in This Episode [0:56] Alex opens the episode with the real obstacle holding most investors back from their first storage facility [1:20] Why mindset, confidence, and identity are the through-line of the entire season two journey [2:34] Alex breaks down the "be, do, have" framework and why most people have it backwards [3:26] Dan reflects on his biggest growth from episode one to episode 37 [4:32] How underwriting reps with other Storage Winners built Dan's confidence from the inside out [5:36] Was there a single light-bulb moment or was confidence an evolution? Dan answers directly [6:08] How an open broker relationship gave Dan a live benchmark to validate his own offers [7:24] Alex shares his ten-year podcasting anniversary and what a decade of reps actually produces [9:14] Why collaboration and a mastermind mentality separate investors who grow from those who stagnate [10:03] What no book or YouTube video can teach you: reading the human being behind the storage facility [13:48] What Dan can confidently do today that would have paralyzed him a year ago [16:34] Alex's personal story about a big opportunity that gave him butterflies, and what his wife said that snapped him back [18:17] Why not closing a deal by the end of the season doesn't define success or identity [20:11] Alex's closing challenge and how to connect with him for your first storage discovery call Who This Episode Is For: Investors who keep learning but haven't made their first offer yet People who freeze up at the idea of cold-calling storage owners Anyone tying their self-worth to whether a deal closes New and mid-stage storage investors who feel like they're "just going through the motions" Entrepreneurs who understand the technical side but struggle with the mental side Anyone who has consumed a lot of content and needs a push to take action instead Why You Should Listen: Season two of Storage Wins was supposed to be about buying a storage facility. And while that goal is still within reach, this episode makes the case that the most important thing Dan built over 37 episodes wasn't a portfolio. It was a version of himself capable of building one. Alex and Dan don't sugarcoat it. Confidence isn't something you feel before you start. It's something you earn through repetitions, through calls that go awkward, through underwriting deals alongside people who are a few steps ahead of you, and through showing up to record a podcast even on the weeks when the journey felt heavy. The "be, do, have" framework Alex references early in the episode is the spine of this conversation: you have to become the person first. The results follow. What makes this episode worth your time, whether you're brand new or already a few facilities in, is the reminder that growth is non-linear and often invisible until you look back. Dan couldn't have articulated his own evolution in episode one. But 37 episodes later, he can talk to any storage owner like the back of his hand. That's not luck. That's what happens when you put the reps in and refuse to quit. Follow Alex Pardo here: Website: https://storagewins.com Schedule a call: https://storagewins.com/call Facebook Group: Storage Wins Community Instagram: @alexpardo25 YouTube: Storage Wins Podcast If this episode stirred something in you, the best next step is simple: pick up the phone. There are 50,000 to 60,000 storage facilities in this country, with 64% owned by mom and pops. The blue ocean is real. If you're ready to take action, schedule a free 10 to 15 minute discovery call with Alex at https://storagewins.com/call. And if you're just finding this show, go back to episode one and follow Dan's full journey. You won't regret it.

In week two, we explored Paul's understanding of the difficulties that come with following Jesus and what God produces in and through us in the midst of challenges and hardship. Reframing Setbacks, Difficulties, & Hardships Zane Witcher

This week, Wendy closed the "Emmanuel: Practicing Presence" series with a message on how God is with us in our enemies, and argued that Jesus's command to love our enemies corrects a misreading of the Old Testament that treated hatred as permissible toward outsiders. She walks through four steps for escaping what she calls "enemy mode" (listed below) and frames love as the more powerful and life-giving alternative to hate, and we are urged to move these practices from theory into action during the week ahead.Escaping “Enemy Mode”1. Identify who your enemies are2. Surrender your hatred to God in trust that He will handle justice3. Reframe your enemies by seeing them through God's eyes as fellow fallen people and beloved children4. Pray for and actively bless those who persecute youSupport the show

Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse are continuing to speak out as more documents tied to his network come to light, describing the lasting psychological damage and the years of silence that followed their exploitation. One survivor, Joanna Harrison, explained that going public is not about attention but about reclaiming control after years of trauma and suppression. Others described experiences on Epstein's private island, emphasizing not just what happened to them, but how the aftermath—fear, isolation, and a lack of accountability—has lingered long after the abuse itself ended.Their accounts also underscore how Epstein's connections to powerful figures remain central to the story. Allegations and scrutiny involving Prince Andrew, as well as renewed attention on figures like Bill Clinton, are again being brought into focus as survivors question how Epstein maintained protection for so long. They argue that these relationships are not peripheral but essential to understanding the scope of the operation, and that despite document releases, the full extent of who enabled Epstein—and how he was shielded—has yet to be fully exposed.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:‘This is my way of trying to breathe': Epstein survivors speak out about abuse | The IndependentBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

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Apple is handing parents unprecedented control with new child safety and parental approval features. Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent break down what's changed, how it works, and more iOS goodness during WWDC26 week! Apple's WWDC keynote reveals iOS 27 and platform-wide focus on AI, privacy, and performance Liquid Glass transparency and appearance now user-adjustable for accessibility Toolbars and UI restored for improved navigation and vision support Performance boosts: faster photos, AirDrop, and Spotlight search highlighted Intelligent networking promises smarter Wi-Fi and cellular switching Maps overhaul: more vivid detail with AI and satellite imagery New child safety features: granular app, contact, and website approvals Siri gets personal context, deeper app integration, and smart replies Advanced developer APIs and app intents previewed for on-device AI features Generative photo editing arrives: extend, clean up, and a new Reframe tool System-wide suggestions and information surfacing in Mail, Messages, and calls Quality-of-life updates: independent alarm/ringer/music volumes, swipable now playing Shortcuts Corner: Natural language shortcut creation and changes to automation workflows Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: shopify.com/ios

Apple is handing parents unprecedented control with new child safety and parental approval features. Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent break down what's changed, how it works, and more iOS goodness during WWDC26 week! Apple's WWDC keynote reveals iOS 27 and platform-wide focus on AI, privacy, and performance Liquid Glass transparency and appearance now user-adjustable for accessibility Toolbars and UI restored for improved navigation and vision support Performance boosts: faster photos, AirDrop, and Spotlight search highlighted Intelligent networking promises smarter Wi-Fi and cellular switching Maps overhaul: more vivid detail with AI and satellite imagery New child safety features: granular app, contact, and website approvals Siri gets personal context, deeper app integration, and smart replies Advanced developer APIs and app intents previewed for on-device AI features Generative photo editing arrives: extend, clean up, and a new Reframe tool System-wide suggestions and information surfacing in Mail, Messages, and calls Quality-of-life updates: independent alarm/ringer/music volumes, swipable now playing Shortcuts Corner: Natural language shortcut creation and changes to automation workflows Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: shopify.com/ios

Apple is handing parents unprecedented control with new child safety and parental approval features. Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent break down what's changed, how it works, and more iOS goodness during WWDC26 week! • Apple's WWDC keynote reveals iOS 27 and platform-wide focus on AI, privacy, and performance • Liquid Glass transparency and appearance now user-adjustable for accessibility • Toolbars and UI restored for improved navigation and vision support • Performance boosts: faster photos, AirDrop, and Spotlight search highlighted • Intelligent networking promises smarter Wi-Fi and cellular switching • Maps overhaul: more vivid detail with AI and satellite imagery • New child safety features: granular app, contact, and website approvals • Siri gets personal context, deeper app integration, and smart replies • Advanced developer APIs and app intents previewed for on-device AI features • Generative photo editing arrives: extend, clean up, and a new Reframe tool • System-wide suggestions and information surfacing in Mail, Messages, and calls • Quality-of-life updates: independent alarm/ringer/music volumes, swipable now playing • Shortcuts Corner: Natural language shortcut creation and changes to automation workflows Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: shopify.com/ios

Apple is handing parents unprecedented control with new child safety and parental approval features. Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent break down what's changed, how it works, and more iOS goodness during WWDC26 week! Apple's WWDC keynote reveals iOS 27 and platform-wide focus on AI, privacy, and performance Liquid Glass transparency and appearance now user-adjustable for accessibility Toolbars and UI restored for improved navigation and vision support Performance boosts: faster photos, AirDrop, and Spotlight search highlighted Intelligent networking promises smarter Wi-Fi and cellular switching Maps overhaul: more vivid detail with AI and satellite imagery New child safety features: granular app, contact, and website approvals Siri gets personal context, deeper app integration, and smart replies Advanced developer APIs and app intents previewed for on-device AI features Generative photo editing arrives: extend, clean up, and a new Reframe tool System-wide suggestions and information surfacing in Mail, Messages, and calls Quality-of-life updates: independent alarm/ringer/music volumes, swipable now playing Shortcuts Corner: Natural language shortcut creation and changes to automation workflows Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: shopify.com/ios

The reason "enough" keeps moving further away isn't a math problem — it's that most people are chasing a number they've never actually defined. In this episode, Brett Ingram reframes money as a tool for three things — safety, options, and freedom — and walks through why lifestyle creep, hedonic adaptation, comparison, and fear keep the goalposts moving even after you hit your targets. He also unpacks how money scripts and self-worth get tangled with net worth, and offers a simple ten-minute exercise to define what financial security actually looks like for your life. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why "how much is enough" is a values problem, not a math problem — and why nobody ever taught you how to answer it The reframe that changes everything: money as a tool for safety, options, and freedom, not a scoreboard The critical difference between financial security and financial freedom — and why chasing freedom before security produces anxiety, not liberation The four forces that keep the financial finish line moving: lifestyle creep, hedonic adaptation, comparison, and fear How "money scripts" — beliefs about money absorbed early, often unconsciously — shape financial decisions you've never examined What happens when self-worth gets tangled with net worth, and how to recognize it in yourself A practical, five-part framework for defining "enough" on your own terms — starting with a concrete safety number Episode Timestamps [00:00] Opening question: why does hitting a financial goal feel good for five minutes and then disappear? [01:00] Introduction and episode framing [01:00] The question nobody actually answers — chasing an undefined number [03:00] Reframe: money as a tool, not a scoreboard — safety, options, and freedom [07:00] Financial security vs. financial freedom — why the sequence matters [09:00] Why the target keeps moving: lifestyle creep, hedonic adaptation, comparison, and fear [13:00] When self-worth gets tangled with net worth — money scripts and identity [16:00] Defining "enough": a practical, five-part framework [20:00] The one ten-minute exercise to do this week   Keep Exploring If this episode resonated, these are worth your time: Money & Financial Wellbeing Pillar — A deeper look at building a healthy, values-driven relationship with money  Enjoyed This Episode? The best way to support optYOUmize is to subscribe and leave a review — it takes about two minutes and makes a real difference in helping more people find the show. Apple Podcasts · Spotify · Amazon Music · YouTube Leave a Review →

Apple is handing parents unprecedented control with new child safety and parental approval features. Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent break down what's changed, how it works, and more iOS goodness during WWDC26 week! • Apple's WWDC keynote reveals iOS 27 and platform-wide focus on AI, privacy, and performance • Liquid Glass transparency and appearance now user-adjustable for accessibility • Toolbars and UI restored for improved navigation and vision support • Performance boosts: faster photos, AirDrop, and Spotlight search highlighted • Intelligent networking promises smarter Wi-Fi and cellular switching • Maps overhaul: more vivid detail with AI and satellite imagery • New child safety features: granular app, contact, and website approvals • Siri gets personal context, deeper app integration, and smart replies • Advanced developer APIs and app intents previewed for on-device AI features • Generative photo editing arrives: extend, clean up, and a new Reframe tool • System-wide suggestions and information surfacing in Mail, Messages, and calls • Quality-of-life updates: independent alarm/ringer/music volumes, swipable now playing • Shortcuts Corner: Natural language shortcut creation and changes to automation workflows Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: shopify.com/ios

Victoria Whittaker had degrees from Stanford and Berkeley Haas, a coaching practice she knew was her calling, and clients telling her she'd changed their lives. She also believed she wasn't making money — even though she'd just signed a $20K contract she'd never let herself register as success. The shift didn't come from a new funnel or a price-page edit. It came from subconscious reprogramming and nervous-system work that surfaced where her scarcity actually lived — and whose voices it belonged to. As her body steadied, her pricing did too. In this conversation, Celinne and Victoria trace how she raised her core program from $3,600 to $10K with clients who say yes from alignment, why she calls it a nervous system shift rather than a mindset shift, and how following that same steadiness led her to launch retreats and move to Hawaii. You'll hear what becomes possible when you stop measuring your worth by your revenue and start leading from intuition and presence. ON THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Meet Victoria and the women she helps leave the corporate rat race 09:40 Explore why “my business was my life” is both a gift and a cage 11:55 Reframe peace and freedom as an internal state, not an external one 16:35 Discover how Googling “subconscious reprogramming coach” led her to Celinne 17:43 Unpack the untold story that cracked open her whole business 28:47 Name the difference between a mindset shift and a nervous system shift 47:19 Hear money become a tool — not a measure of worth, value, or love 53:32 Get the numbers: $3,600 → $10K, and clients creating $60K quarters 1:01:05 Witness the shift from “if I were three floors higher” to gratitude for the trees KEY IDEAS:

Apple is handing parents unprecedented control with new child safety and parental approval features. Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent break down what's changed, how it works, and more iOS goodness during WWDC26 week! Apple's WWDC keynote reveals iOS 27 and platform-wide focus on AI, privacy, and performance Liquid Glass transparency and appearance now user-adjustable for accessibility Toolbars and UI restored for improved navigation and vision support Performance boosts: faster photos, AirDrop, and Spotlight search highlighted Intelligent networking promises smarter Wi-Fi and cellular switching Maps overhaul: more vivid detail with AI and satellite imagery New child safety features: granular app, contact, and website approvals Siri gets personal context, deeper app integration, and smart replies Advanced developer APIs and app intents previewed for on-device AI features Generative photo editing arrives: extend, clean up, and a new Reframe tool System-wide suggestions and information surfacing in Mail, Messages, and calls Quality-of-life updates: independent alarm/ringer/music volumes, swipable now playing Shortcuts Corner: Natural language shortcut creation and changes to automation workflows Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: shopify.com/ios

George Wright III discusses how distractions—environmental, digital, and emotional—can pull people off track from their goals and “true destiny,” especially as the year ends and many reset intentions. He urges listeners to become more intentional by first recognizing core distractions (email, phones, social media, busy work, circumstances) and also identifying feelings that derail progress (anxiety, stress, fear, anger). He recommends reframing problems as opportunities, setting boundaries (e.g., delaying email, reducing screen time), and using tools like music, affirmations, accountability, mentors, and support groups to move through distractions faster. He emphasizes getting outside the mind by physically moving, resting, and avoiding short-term fixes like addictions. The challenge: pinpoint three distractions to cut, reduce, eliminate, or delegate to improve focus and growth.00:58 Why We Drift02:32 Spot Your Distractions03:21 Emotional Distractions04:12 Reframe and Set Boundaries06:07 Get Out of Your Head07:08 New Year Focus Commitments07:59 Three Distractions ChallengeThanks for listening, and Please Share this Episode with someone. It would really help us to grow our show and share these valuable tips and strategies with others. Have a great day.George Wright III“It's Never Too Late to Start Living the Life You Were Meant to Live”FREE Daily Mastermind Resources:CONNECT with George & Access Tons of ResourcesGet access to Proven Strategies and Time-Test Principles for Success. Plus, download and access tons of FREE resources and online events by joining our Exclusive Community of Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and High Achievers like YOU.Join FREE at DailyMastermind.comFollow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | TikTok | YoutubeGrow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.

Your client comes in with someone else's plan. They saw the before-and-after. They read the testimonials. They've done the math — a $37 PDF with pages of success stories versus several hundred dollars a month with you. And now you're in the uncomfortable position of defending custom coaching against results they can actually see.In the first ever listener question episode of the Smarter Strength Podcast, Dr. David Skolnik tackles this exact situation — submitted by Jonathan, owner of the Iron Sharpens Iron Mentorship in Mesa, Arizona, a coaching community for in-person trainers building their own business.Big THANK YOU to our sponsors:- CoachRX - Hands down, the best platform for coaches. From building your intake & assessment processes to individual program design, invoicing and education, CoachRX has you covered. Get your first 30 days FREE - Try CoachRX- Performance Supplements - go to www.performance-supp.com & use the code smarterstrength at checkout to save 15% on your entire order (I'm a big fan of their Krea-Grow - everything you need to support high quality training sessions!)- AbMat - go to www.abmat.com & use the code drdavid at checkout to save 10% of your entire order (get a Zercher Pad - your elbows will thank you!)THE REAL PROBLEMThe issue runs deeper than a client being attracted to a different plan. The problem is how they're interpreting the result they've seen. They're treating it like a mirror — if it worked for that person, it'll work for me. But they're actually looking through a window. They're watching someone else, in a different body, with different training history, different lifestyle, different goals, get a result from a plan that may or may not fit them at all.THE SOLUTION: DON'T COMPETE. DON'T DISMISS. REFRAME.The move is not to argue against the other plan. It's to validate it — and then reveal why it worked. In all likelihood, that plan got results because it fit the people who succeeded with it. Their training history, their lifestyle, their schedule, their capacity all made that plan the right one for them. The exercises weren't magic. The fit was.THE ACTION: OPEN IT UP WITH THEMDon't push the plan away. Sit down with your client and actually review it together. Congratulate them for being proactive. Then walk through the plan using the Three C's framework from Episode 2 — Capacity, Clarity, and Core Values — as your filter.Show them what you'd keep, what you'd adjust, and what you'd cut entirely. That walkthrough does more to earn trust than anything you could say about why custom coaching is valuable. Don't ask for trust. Demonstrate why you deserve it.RESOURCES & SHOUTOUTSQuestion submitted by Jonathan — owner of Iron Sharpens Iron Mentorship, Mesa, Arizona. SPONSORSPerformance Supplements — This week David makes the case for creatine: 18 years of personal use, emerging research on cognition, working memory, sleep deprivation, and dementia. Use code SMARTERSTRENGTH at performance-sups.com for 60 servings of creatine monohydrate for under $20.NEXT WEEK — EPISODE 6How to avoid the "good coach plateau" and continue growing in an ever-changing profession.

Founder's Story: Bullied, Broken, and Built for Purpose Part 1 What You Will Learn: Four years into hosting the Stay On Course Podcast, Julie Riga steps into the guest seat to share the story she has never fully told before. From honoring her father's legacy to surviving Graves disease, from eating lunch alone in a high school bathroom to becoming a leadership coach and transformation catalyst, Julie's journey is proof that our hardest seasons carry our greatest lessons. Key Topics: The Heart Behind Stay On Course: Why Julie created the Stay On Course Podcast four years ago How her father's words of faith became the soul of the brand The meaning behind "Stay on course" and why it carries so much weight Lesson One: The Kid Who Had Lunch in the Bathroom: Being bullied from age five and the identity it almost stole Spending high school years eating lunch alone due to isolation and illness The quiet inner voice that carried her through: "They do not know who you are. They do not know who you will become." The Surgery That Changed Everything: Undiagnosed Graves disease discovered at 16 after a life-threatening surgery Being rushed to the ICU and the doctor's warning to her mother How her senior year marked the turning point toward becoming herself Memorable Quotes: "If the world falls down on your shoulders, brush it off and keep going your way. Stay on course. Have faith." "They do not know who you are. They do not know who you will become." "I am a person of conviction and I am a person of purpose." "It is because of those lessons that I became the unique individual that I am today." Key Takeaways: Your story has purpose. The hard seasons are the foundation of who you are becoming Reframe every setback as a lesson and watch your growth accelerate Faith carries you through seasons you cannot navigate alone Circumstance does not define you or your future Tenacity and conviction are forged through difficulty, not comfort About Julie Riga: Julie Riga is a leadership coach, TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and host of the Stay On Course Podcast. She helps leaders and business owners discover their true purpose, build authentic confidence, and break through to their next level of success. Services: One on One Coaching | Leadership Programs | Training Programs | Brand Building Explore all of Julie's resources here: https://stacklist.app/julieriga Subscribe to Stay On Course wherever you listen to podcasts Share this episode with someone who needs to be reminded: your story is not over #StayOnCoursePodcast #PurposeDrivenLeadership #AuthenticLeadership #PersonalGrowth #LeadershipMindset Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week's message looked at some common misunderstandings and offered encouragement for keeping the main thing the main thing as we follow Jesus as His disciples. Reframing The Spiritual Journey Zane Witcher

Most leaders I speak with aren't struggling because they lack skill or experience. They're struggling because when things shift - when the market moves, the strategy stalls, or something just stops feeling right - they don't have a reliable process for navigating that moment well. They wing it. Or they freeze. Or they fall back on what worked last time, even when last time no longer applies.This conversation with Danielle Sprouls cuts right to that gap.Danielle spent over 25 years in commercial real estate, has a background in law, and has been involved in over $20 billion in transactions. Today she's the founder of Unscripted Pivots, an executive coaching and advisory firm, and the author of WTF: Women That Flourish. Her second book, The PIVOT Advantage, is out soon - and in this episode, she walks us through the framework that sits at the heart of it.Three areas we explored...✳️ Reframing disruption before you respond to it - Danielle's WTF framework redefines what's happening before you act on it: Where to Focus, Wake That Flame, Wisdom Through Failure. When you change the language, you change the experience.✳️ The PIVOT Advantage framework - a five-step decision sequence (Pause, Identify, Vet, Outreach, Test) that takes a leader from chaos to clarity without skipping the steps that most people rush past.✳️ The identity work behind operational change - Danielle's observation that most pivots get hired as operational problems but are almost always rooted in identity. You have to treat the person moving through the shift, not just the shift itself.Danielle's amplifiers...✳️ Reframe what's happening - when something disrupts your autopilot, stop and ask whether this is happening to you or for you. The opportunity is often buried in the disruption itself.✳️ Run a 24-hour self-audit - when you're being indecisive, take time to assess what not making a change is costing you - energy, relationships, confidence - not just money.✳️ Use the PIVOT sequence - Pause, Identify, Vet, Outreach, Test. Apply it to any decision under pressure. The steps are simple. The discipline to follow them is where the real work lives.Danielle's website and her book WTF: Women That Flourish.When The PIVOT Advantage lands, she'll be back. Keep an eye out for that one.If this episode gave you something useful, the best thing you can do is follow or subscribe so you don't miss what's coming next.Timestamps00:00 - Introduction00:32 - Welcome and show overview01:47 - Danielle Sproles - background and introduction03:04 - Unscripted Pivots, the WTF book, and what Danielle does today04:03 - Pivoting from commercial real estate - what makes it work05:43 - Selective restraint - why saying yes means saying no07:12 - Moments of impact and why most pivots go badly08:49 - Reframing disruption before you act on it09:58 - The PIVOT Advantage framework introduced13:07 - Why pause leads to paralysis without a deadline15:05 - Pause as strategy, not stillness16:55 - Types of pivots - operational, identity, and existential17:55 - Why the identity work is always at the heart of it20:04 - The competitive advantage of a decision process21:01 - Applying PIVOT to solo businesses and personal decisions22:58 - Outreach as perspective, not weakness25:12 - Asking for help is a gift, not a burden28:02 - Asking better questions - the I in PIVOT29:51 - Full walkthrough of the PIVOT framework33:18 - Strategy as a series of decisions, not a fixed plan35:34 - Fear as a signal, not an obstacle38:21 - Overcoming fear of public speaking - Danielle's own story40:25 - Skydiving, saying yes, and being willing to be a beginner42:00 - Danielle's three amplifiers43:39 - Closing and where to find Danielle----Get your copy of my Personal Brand Business BlueprintIt's the FREE roadmap to starting, scaling or just fixing your expert business.www.amplifyme.agency/roadmap----Subscribe to my Youtube!! Follow on Instagram and Twitter @bobgentleJoin the Amplify Insiders Facebook Community : www.amplifyme.agency/insidersPlease take a second to rate this show in Apple Podcasts. ❤ It will mean a lot to me.

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Most startups don't fail from lack of ideas. They fail because people quit too early—or play it too safe. Graham Hobson built a €100M business starting with a simple frustration: printing photos of his kids. What followed wasn't a smooth growth curve—it was years of uncertainty, near failure, and painfully slow progress. In this conversation, we unpack the real psychology behind building something that lasts. Not hustle. Not hacks. But resilience, emotional insight, and the ability to keep going when the rewards are invisible. Graham shares how surviving the dot-com crash shaped his thinking, why hiring for values beats hiring for talent, and how the most successful businesses often start with deeply human problems. Reframe uncertainty as a normal part of meaningful progress Focus on emotional value, not just functional output Build resilience by solving problems, not avoiding them If you're building something—or thinking about it—this episode will change how you measure progress. SPONSORS

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we talk through all of the major rumors surrounding Apple's announcements at WWDC 2026.00:00 Introduction01:50 Why This WWDC Matters02:58 The New Siri App06:32 Siri Replaces Spotlight and New Gestures11:55 Third-Party AI and Extensions Marketplace19:10 Siri Across First-Party Apps22:13 Photos, Health, and AI Editing26:28 Natural Language Shortcuts28:34 Camera, Safari, Wallet, and AirPods38:11 macOS and Apple Silicon Only43:06 Smart Home Hub, Foldable iPhone, and Other Platforms51:54 Wrap-UpThe event's tagline, "All Systems Glow," is widely seen as a hint at Siri's new design. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has reported that Apple is rebuilding ‌Siri‌ as a full chatbot to compete with ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, complete with a dedicated app, Dynamic Island integration, and a new system-wide search interface wrapped in a dark, glowing aesthetic that matches the WWDC branding. The dedicated Siri app for back-and-forth conversations is said to be modeled on iMessage, with voice input and the ability to attach images and documents. Users will reportedly be able to set conversation history to auto-delete after 30 days, one year, or never.A new system-wide interface called “Search or Ask" purportedly replaces ‌Siri‌ Suggestions entirely, triggered by swiping down from the top center of the screen. From there, users can launch apps, start texts, set reminders, trigger Shortcuts, or query Apple's new AI web search, which Gurman says Apple is positioning as a Perplexity competitor. Results allegedly appear as a translucent card in the ‌Dynamic Island‌, and swiping further opens the full ‌Siri‌ app. Notification Center moves to a top-left swipe, while Control Center stays top-right.The new Siri will reportedly be able to answer multi-part questions, maintain conversational context, summarize uploaded documents, generate images, and draw on personal data across first-party apps like Mail, Messages, Photos, Notes, Contacts, Calendar, and Reminders. Apple is said to be powering it with a custom model based on Google's Gemini, after its own models reportedly fell short. Gurman says the personalized ‌Siri‌ still carries a "beta" label in internal builds, and there is a "strong chance" it ships that way, more than two years after Apple first showed it off at WWDC 2024.iOS 27 will also purportedly introduce an "Extensions" feature letting users choose which AI service powers ‌Siri‌, with a dedicated App Store section for third-party integrations. Users will reportedly be able to set ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and others as the default for Writing Tools, Image Playground, and more, with third-party responses using a distinct voice so users can tell which is speaking. Apple has also reportedly held talks with developers about deeper agentic integrations, and is said to be replacing Core ML with a new Core AI framework.Apple is reportedly giving the Camera app a major overhaul, moving Visual Intelligence from the Camera Control button into a dedicated Siri mode inside the app. Apple is also purportedly making the interface fully customizable via a widget tray, letting users arrange controls like flash, exposure, timer, and depth of field. ‌Visual Intelligence‌ will allegedly also gain the ability to scan nutrition labels for Health app tracking and read contact details from business cards.‌Photos‌ is said to be getting three new AI editing tools alongside the existing Clean Up feature. "Extend" generates content beyond the original frame, "Reframe" changes the perspective of spatial photos, and "Enhance" applies automatic color and lighting adjustments. Writing Tools are reportedly getting a grammar checker with per-suggestion accept and reject controls, and keyboard autocorrect is said to be gaining Grammarly-style alternative word suggestions.Apple is reportedly redesigning Image Playground with a simpler interface and new models producing more lifelike images. Genmoji is allegedly getting a new model that improves quality and reduces battery drain, with a Suggested ‌Genmoji‌ feature drawing on the user's media and messages. AI-generated wallpapers are also reportedly coming, with ‌Image Playground‌ built into the wallpaper picker.The Wallet app is purportedly gaining a "Create a Pass" feature for digitizing physical tickets and membership cards, and Apple Cash is reportedly getting a bill-splitting feature that lets users photograph a receipt, assign items to individuals, and send payment requests via Wallet or Messages. Shortcuts is said to be getting a natural language interface for building automations by description.Other notable changes include a system-wide Liquid Glass opacity slider that Apple apparently couldn't get working in iOS 26, the option to beam content to AirPlay alternatives like Google Cast (reportedly EU-only as a DMA requirement), and expanded satellite features including Apple Maps and photo sharing over satellite.Apple also previewed a wide range of accessibility improvements ahead of WWDC, including AI-powered descriptions in VoiceOver and Magnifier, an upgraded Accessibility Reader for complex document layouts, automatic video captionsgenerated on-device, and a new FaceTime API for live sign language interpretation. For visionOS, Apple is adding Power Wheelchair Control using Vision Pro's eye-tracking, Vehicle Motion Cues for users in moving vehicles, and face gesture support for system actions.Leaker "Instant Digital" claims ‌iOS 27‌ will drop support for the iPhone 11 lineup and second-generation iPhone SE, requiring at least an iPhone 12, with Apple Intelligence continuing to require an iPhone 15 Pro or newer. macOS 27 is said to share the same ‌Siri‌ and ‌Apple Intelligence‌ upgrades, with refinements to Liquid Glass and the same performance focus. It will reportedly be Apple silicon only, dropping all remaining Intel Macs, and is said to be the last release to include full Rosetta support.Gurman described ‌iOS 27‌ overall as a "Snow Leopard" update, with Apple prioritizing stability, code cleanup, and battery life gains alongside the new features. The keynote begins June 8 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time, with developer betas expected the same day and a public release in September.

George Wright III explains that while everyone wants growth and success, few want the pressure and discomfort that create them, emphasizing that adversity is part of the process, not an interruption. Focusing on entrepreneurs and leaders, the episode builds on prior topics like clarity, discipline, identity, and neuroplasticity to show that resilience is the learned ability to recover, adapt, and keep moving under pressure. Many people misinterpret setbacks as failure, triggering fear, doubt, and overwhelm that can lead to quitting and lost confidence; the key issue is the meaning attached to challenges. The speaker outlines a resilience pattern—resistance, adaptability, and growth—and advises reframing events by asking what they can teach, separating setbacks from identity, focusing on controllables, and prioritizing recovery through sleep, exercise, and mental resets. The episode closes with a call to lean into pressure and a preview of a future discussion on confidence and self-doubt.02:14 Mental Operating System Recap03:10 Why People Break Under Adversity04:18 What Resilience Really Is06:01 The Three Stages07:27 Reframe the Meaning09:45 Recovery Builds Confidence11:47 Lean Into Pressure12:54 Wrap Up and Next EpisodeThanks for listening, and Please Share this Episode with someone. It would really help us to grow our show and share these valuable tips and strategies with others. Have a great day.George Wright III“It's Never Too Late to Start Living the Life You Were Meant to Live”FREE Daily Mastermind Resources:CONNECT with George & Access Tons of ResourcesGet access to Proven Strategies and Time-Test Principles for Success. Plus, download and access tons of FREE resources and online events by joining our Exclusive Community of Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and High Achievers like YOU.Join FREE at DailyMastermind.comFollow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | TikTok | YoutubeGrow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.

At the end of the weekend, do you find yourself asking, “Where did the time go?!” Does an endless list of tasks leave you feeling like all you do is work? What if we could reframe the way we spend our time and view it through the lens of self-care? There's no denying that laundry and meal prep can seem like drudgery, but these tasks are also necessary to be fully functioning and independent humans. Caring for oneself often involves unglamorous work, but it can be sacred if we shift our perspective. We can also find the magic in short increments of time by meeting them with intention. As we listen to the morning birds, consider how you might reframe your relationship with the clock. What am I reading?The Moonshine Women by Michelle Collins Anderson https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9781496748300Magick for All Seasons by Marla Brookshttps://bookshop.org/a/111301/9781578638505https://bookshop.org/shop/witchywomanwalkingWhat's playing on repeat?I Touch Myself by the Divinyls What's for dinner?Roasted Brussels Sprout Kale Salad Ingredients:1 lb Brussels sproutsHead kale, trimmed and chopped1-2 avocados, diced1 lb sausage of choicePickled onions Goat cheese,  crumbled 2 tablespoons olive oil2-3 lemons, juiced Garlic, minced 1 tablespoon grainy mustard1 tablespoon maple syrupSalt & pepper Instructions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Thinly slice sprouts, dice sausage, add to parchment lined baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Bake until browned. Wash and chop kale, add to bowl with whisked olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, maple syrup, and mustard. Massage kale until fully coated. Top with pickled onions, roasted sprouts, sausage, and goat cheese. Toss, season to taste, and enjoy! Frozen Greek Yogurt BitesIngredients: 1 cup plain Greek yogurt¼ cup peanut butter or nut butter of choice2 tablespoon maple syrup2 teaspoon vanilla extract¾ cup chocolate chips1 teaspoon avocado oil or coconut oilsea salt for sprinklingInstructions:In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix until creamy.Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the Greek yogurt mixture onto the parchment-lined baking sheet at a time until all the mixture is used. To make it easier, use a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop.  Place the bites in the freezer for about 4 hours.Once the Greek yogurt bites are frozen, add the chocolate chips and avocado oil to a microwave-safe bowl. Melt the chocolate chips by heating in 30-second intervals in the microwave, stirring well in between, until it's fully melted. Dip the frozen Greek yogurt bites in the melted chocolate until they are coated in chocolate. Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top of the chocolate coating. Enjoy!Support the show

With Apple pushing on-device AI and deep personal context, can they actually outmaneuver privacy concerns while matching Google's aggressive advancements? This episode breaks down the tension between convenience and user trust in the next wave of iOS. Smarter Siri rumors: Personal context and on-screen awareness explained Apple's AI promises, missed deadlines, and looming class action suit Siri vs. third-party AI assistants: The integration and privacy trade-offs The challenge of delivering on-device AI vs. cloud-powered models Rumored AI-powered writing and grammar tools for iOS Photos app upgrades: "Extend," "Enhance," and "Reframe" features Expected camera app customization and Apple Intelligence image tools Shortcuts overhaul: Natural language support and system shortcomings iOS 27 design tweaks: Liquid Glass looks and animation updates Wallet app additions and "Create a Pass" Satellite features for Maps, Messages, and third-party app connectivity tested Standalone Siri chatbot app speculation and competition with ChatGPT, Claude News: Shortcuts Playground is a Claude/Codex plugin for building automations App Caps: Anker Nano travel adapter and Cassette Home Video Player apps Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Dan Moren Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: NetSuite.com/ios

With Apple pushing on-device AI and deep personal context, can they actually outmaneuver privacy concerns while matching Google's aggressive advancements? This episode breaks down the tension between convenience and user trust in the next wave of iOS. Smarter Siri rumors: Personal context and on-screen awareness explained Apple's AI promises, missed deadlines, and looming class action suit Siri vs. third-party AI assistants: The integration and privacy trade-offs The challenge of delivering on-device AI vs. cloud-powered models Rumored AI-powered writing and grammar tools for iOS Photos app upgrades: "Extend," "Enhance," and "Reframe" features Expected camera app customization and Apple Intelligence image tools Shortcuts overhaul: Natural language support and system shortcomings iOS 27 design tweaks: Liquid Glass looks and animation updates Wallet app additions and "Create a Pass" Satellite features for Maps, Messages, and third-party app connectivity tested Standalone Siri chatbot app speculation and competition with ChatGPT, Claude News: Shortcuts Playground is a Claude/Codex plugin for building automations App Caps: Anker Nano travel adapter and Cassette Home Video Player apps Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Dan Moren Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: NetSuite.com/ios

With Apple pushing on-device AI and deep personal context, can they actually outmaneuver privacy concerns while matching Google's aggressive advancements? This episode breaks down the tension between convenience and user trust in the next wave of iOS. Smarter Siri rumors: Personal context and on-screen awareness explained Apple's AI promises, missed deadlines, and looming class action suit Siri vs. third-party AI assistants: The integration and privacy trade-offs The challenge of delivering on-device AI vs. cloud-powered models Rumored AI-powered writing and grammar tools for iOS Photos app upgrades: "Extend," "Enhance," and "Reframe" features Expected camera app customization and Apple Intelligence image tools Shortcuts overhaul: Natural language support and system shortcomings iOS 27 design tweaks: Liquid Glass looks and animation updates Wallet app additions and "Create a Pass" Satellite features for Maps, Messages, and third-party app connectivity tested Standalone Siri chatbot app speculation and competition with ChatGPT, Claude News: Shortcuts Playground is a Claude/Codex plugin for building automations App Caps: Anker Nano travel adapter and Cassette Home Video Player apps Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Dan Moren Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: NetSuite.com/ios

With Apple pushing on-device AI and deep personal context, can they actually outmaneuver privacy concerns while matching Google's aggressive advancements? This episode breaks down the tension between convenience and user trust in the next wave of iOS. Smarter Siri rumors: Personal context and on-screen awareness explained Apple's AI promises, missed deadlines, and looming class action suit Siri vs. third-party AI assistants: The integration and privacy trade-offs The challenge of delivering on-device AI vs. cloud-powered models Rumored AI-powered writing and grammar tools for iOS Photos app upgrades: "Extend," "Enhance," and "Reframe" features Expected camera app customization and Apple Intelligence image tools Shortcuts overhaul: Natural language support and system shortcomings iOS 27 design tweaks: Liquid Glass looks and animation updates Wallet app additions and "Create a Pass" Satellite features for Maps, Messages, and third-party app connectivity tested Standalone Siri chatbot app speculation and competition with ChatGPT, Claude News: Shortcuts Playground is a Claude/Codex plugin for building automations App Caps: Anker Nano travel adapter and Cassette Home Video Player apps Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Dan Moren Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: NetSuite.com/ios

We're celebrating PFN's birthday by shining a light on the partners who have been part of our journey toward people-first leadership, meaningful work, and purpose-driven impact. This special feature from Addicted to Betterment with Nikki and David Gregory captures the heart of their work and the shared mission that brings us together. Enjoy! — Your thoughts are either working for you or quietly working against you. Nikki and David Gregory unpack the power of perspective and the daily practice of choosing the "good one" when life feels chaotic, heavy, or uncertain. From lost client deals to unexpected change, they explore how pausing, reframing, and asking better questions can shift fear into possibility. This conversation is a reminder for people-first leaders that mindset is not just personal, it ripples into how we lead, decide, recover, and show up. When you can catch the thought, choose gratitude, and reframe the moment, you create space for something better to emerge.   Additional Resources: Listen to Addicted to Betterment wherever you get your podcasts! Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Connect with David on LinkedIn Subscribe to the PFN YouTube Channel for daily leadership insights! Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network   Key Takeaways: Perspective shapes peace, progress, and possibility. Pause before reacting to difficult moments. Reframe failure as a beginning, not an ending. Gratitude helps shift negative thought patterns. Choose thoughts that work for you.  

One hundred and sixty-eight. Financial advisor coach Ray Sclafani has been hearing the same thing from high performers across the industry: I am overwhelmed, I feel overcommitted, I have too much to do and not enough time. In this episode of Building the Billion Dollar Business, Ray offers the leadership reframe that changes everything about how the best leaders think about those 168 hours. The question is not how do you manage your time. The question is what should no longer require it.What you will learn in this episodeWhy time blocking is not a productivity hack but a way of telling the truth about what actually matters to you as a leaderThe critical difference between responsiveness and effectivenessWhy the real multiplier is not another app, another list, or another early morning, it is developing others who can develop othersWhat real delegation looks like versus task dumpingHow themed days, energy blocks, meeting clusters, decision blocks, and delegation blocks change the quality of leadership over timeThe five dimensions of the 168 hour self-assessment: focus, preparation, recovery, delegation, and team multiplicationKey insight from this episodeThe question is not how do I manage my time. The better question is what should no longer require my time. That is the leadership reframe. Time blocking is not about filling every square on the calendar. It is about protecting time for the work only you should do while creating room for others to grow into the work they should be doing. Because the future of your business cannot be built on your personal endurance alone.The 168 hour self-assessmentFocus: are you spending enough time on your highest contribution?Preparation: are you creating the conditions for better work or reacting all day?Recovery: are you protecting your energy or borrowing from tomorrow?Delegation: are you handing off meaningful work or simply assigning tasks?Team multiplication: are you developing others who can develop others?Resources and references mentionedDavid Allen — Getting Things Done: The GTD MethodDan Sullivan and Strategic Coach — the entrepreneurial time system: free days, focus days, and buffer daysFrancesco Cirillo — the Pomodoro techniqueSession app — focus timer for named, bounded work blocksCoaching questions for reflectionIf your calendar became a visible expression of your highest priorities, what would need to change or shift first?What work are you still holding on to that could become a development opportunity for someone else on your team?One year from now, what would be different in your business and life if you invested your time more intentionally for each of the next 52 weeks?Building the Billion Dollar Business is hosted by Ray Sclafani, founder and CEO of ClientWise, the financial services industry's leading executive coaching and team development firm for elite advisors and wealth management teams.Find Ray and the ClientWise Team on the ClientWise website or LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

"Catalyst is really a unicorn. You walk in the room, check your ego at the door, and everybody is there to learn." - Christine Moore, Managing Partner, RAUS Global Procurement is racing to harness AI, but simply "doing more" won't be enough. At Catalyst San Francisco, the most recent in-person event hosted by Art of Procurement, procurement executives came together to confront what's truly needed right now: going beyond efficiency, investing in stronger change management, and breaking free of the old excuses that hold teams back. In this event recap conversation, Christine Moore, Managing Partner at RAUS Global, and Joe Postiglione Sr., author of the upcoming book Achieve Results with AI and Avoid the CFO Hot Seat, join Philip Ideson to discuss how intimate, curated professional gatherings like Catalyst drive practical, real-world progress.  Listen in to hear what sets this unique environment apart, why open dialogue matters more than buzzwords, and how procurement leaders can champion a culture that turns AI into a strategic advantage to deliver measurable, real-world results. Whether you're developing your own digital roadmap or guiding your business partners, these takeaways will help you reframe what's possible for procurement. In this episode, Christine and Joe describe how procurement can: Build a proactive, outcome-driven approach to AI projects   Lead change and create a sense of safety for candid discussions   Reframe the "data problem" and move initiatives forward   Recognize how compute and AI usage costs can impact value   Shift from pure efficiency to growth-focused thinking Links: Christine Moore on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-adamsson-moore/  Joe Postiglione Sr. on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joepostiglione/  Subscribe to the AOP Newsletter: https://resources.artofprocurement.com/art-of-procurement-podcast-subscribe  Subscribe to Art of Procurement on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ArtofProcurement   

Women Leaders Overcome Self-Doubt: The Power Quotient Framework That Changes Everything (2026) Executive Summary: 68% of women in tech experience imposter syndrome, yet most have never been taught to fight it strategically. Former IBM VP Shelmina Babai Abji shares her Power Quotient (PQ) framework — a proven system for silencing the inner critic, amplifying your voice of courage, and advancing your leadership career. Quick Takeaways: 68% of women in tech report imposter syndrome — tech is the most affected industry (Hays, 2025). Your "Power Quotient" (PQ) is the ability to intentionally choose an empowering response over a disempowering one. The voice of fear is doing its job — your job is to feed your voice of courage louder reasons to act. For every 100 men promoted to first manager, only 81 women make the same leap (McKinsey, 2025) — PQ is a competitive differentiator. Showing your worth is a continuous journey of competence, confidence, relationships, and personal branding — not a one-time event. Sixty-eight percent of women in tech experience imposter syndrome. Let that number land. That means more than two out of every three talented, qualified women sitting in engineering meetings, VP offices, and C-suite strategy sessions are secretly wondering if they belong there. And according to a KPMG survey of 750 female executives, 75% of senior women leaders have experienced imposter syndrome at some point in their careers — with 85% saying they believe it's widespread in corporate America. Yet almost no one teaches women what to do about it — strategically, systematically, and permanently. I'm Sabrina Braham, MA, MFT, PCC — executive leadership coach with over 30 years of experience, and host of the Women's Leadership Success Podcast, now with over 950,000 downloads and ranked in the top 1.5% of podcasts globally. In Episode 162, I sit down with Shelmina Babai Abji — TEDx speaker, former IBM Vice President, angel investor, and author of Show Your Worth — for one of the most powerful and practical conversations I've ever had on this podcast. Shelmina grew up in poverty in Tanzania, put herself through school across three countries, walked into a room of 2,000 engineers where no one looked like her, and still became one of the highest-ranking women of color in IBM's history — overseeing teams that generated over $1 billion in annual revenue. Her secret? A framework she calls the Power Quotient. If you're a woman leader in tech or any competitive industry who is battling negative mental chatter, fear of speaking up, or the relentless whisper that says you're not qualified enough — this episode is for you. Why Self-Doubt Is Hitting Women Leaders Harder Than Ever in 2026 The data tells a story that is urgent and personal. A 2025 Hays survey of more than 8,000 professionals found that 68% of women in tech experience imposter syndrome — and that approximately one-third say these feelings grow more intense as their careers advance, not less. Tech is now the single most-affected industry in the entire workforce. This is not a personal failing. It is a structural reality. As Shelmina describes it, when you look around a room and see no one who looks like you, no one who sounds like you, no one who grew up like you — your brain does exactly what it is designed to do: it searches for evidence that you belong, finds little, and generates doubt. "I walked into a room of 2,000 engineers," Shelmina recalls, "and I realized there was not one person that looked like me. Not one person that spoke like me. And I started undermining my own capabilities, underestimating my own worth." The compounding problem is this: according to the McKinsey Women in the Workplace 2025 report, women represent 49% of entry-level employees — yet by the time you reach the C-suite, fewer than 29% of those seats belong to women. For every 100 men promoted to their first manager role, only 81 women make the same leap. The "broken rung" is real, and self-doubt is one of the forces that keeps it broken. The cost of unchecked self-doubt is not just personal — it is organizational. Women who silence themselves in meetings, decline stretch assignments, or step back from promotions because they do not feel "ready" are costing their companies their most strategic asset: authentic, experienced, high-EQ leadership. The good news? Shelmina's own career is proof that the cycle can be broken — and the tool she used is available to every woman listening right now. Introducing the Power Quotient (PQ): Your Most Underused Leadership Asset Most leaders are familiar with IQ (intellectual intelligence) and EQ (emotional intelligence). Shelmina introduces a third: PQ — Power Quotient. "We own the power to intentionally pick an empowering response to a disempowering stimulus, whether that stimulus is internal or external. That's your PQ. And the internal stimulus must be taken care of first, before we can fight the external." This is not a motivational concept. It is a cognitive framework with three operating principles: PQ Principle 1: Recognize the Voice of Fear — Without Obeying It The voice of fear is not your enemy. It is doing exactly what it evolved to do: keep you in your comfort zone. The moment you recognize that the whisper saying "they'll find out you don't belong" is just a voice — not a fact — you reclaim agency over it. Shelmina's turning point came during her first year at a major tech employer. She was sitting in a meeting, holding back an idea. Then she watched someone else state her exact idea — and receive praise for it. "That was the first time I recognized that my ideas do matter," she says. "And once I had that inner victory, everything changed." Try This Now: The next time you catch yourself editing an idea before you say it, ask: "Is this my voice of fear or my voice of courage speaking?" Name it. That naming alone is the beginning of PQ. PQ Principle 2: Feed Your Voice of Courage With Reasons Courage is not the absence of fear. It is acting despite fear — and it grows when you actively give it ammunition. Shelmina calls this "feeding your voice of courage," and it is a deliberate, intentional practice. In her case, the reason was visceral: "If I didn't speak up, they would not extend my visa. My dream of lifting my family out of poverty would be over." That reason was more powerful than her fear. Your reason does not need to be that dramatic — but it does need to be real to you. Effective reasons to feed your voice of courage include: The impact your idea could have on your team or clients The career advancement that depends on your visibility The women who will follow in your footsteps if you blaze this trail The competencies you will build only by speaking up and stretching PQ Principle 3: Make Your Voice of Courage Louder Than Your Voice of Fear This is the practice. Not silencing fear — but systematically amplifying courage until it drowns fear out. "I made my voice of courage louder than my voice of fear," Shelmina says, "by feeding it reasons why I should do something, as opposed to reasons why I shouldn't." This maps directly to what 2026 executive presence research identifies as the core of leadership gravitas: decisiveness under pressure and emotional self-regulation. Leaders who can redirect internal narratives in high-stakes moments are the ones who get promoted, trusted, and retained. How to Show Your Worth Without Waiting to Be Noticed One of the most actionable insights from Shelmina's work is this: showing your worth is not self-promotion. It is a strategic practice of continuously positioning yourself to contribute higher and higher value — and then ensuring the right people have a front-row seat to that contribution. "Show your worth, in the context of my book, is the value you contribute towards the success of your organization," Shelmina explains. "The recognition that I have something to contribute is the beginning of understanding your worth. And then the journey is: how do I continuously position myself to contribute more?" This has four dimensions that mirror 2026's most sought-after leadership competencies: Competencies — continuously building the skills that drive organizational outcomes Confidence — the deep-seated self-trust that comes from doing hard things and surviving them Relationships — intentionally building the four key relationships (boss, peers, mentors, sponsors — covered in Part II) Personal branding — ensuring your value is visible, not just felt Worth is not static. It is not something you either have or you don't. "The more competent you become," Shelmina says, "the higher the value you create." It is a compounding cycle — and it begins the moment you decide your ideas matter. Overcoming Negative Mental Chatter: A Framework for Women in Tech Negative mental chatter — the constant inner voice of "I'm not smart enough, I'll sound stupid, they'll find out" — is the presenting symptom of an unchecked voice of fear. Shelmina identifies it as the single biggest barrier she sees in her work with women leaders, and she is specific about how to address it. Step 1: Externalize It Treat negative mental chatter the way you would treat a notification on your phone: notice it, acknowledge it, then decide whether to engage. The chatter loses power the moment you observe it rather than inhabit it. Step 2: Name the Fear Underneath Is it fear of failure? Fear of judgment? Fear of stepping outside your comfort zone? Fear of being seen as someone who doesn't belong? Naming the specific fear collapses it from a fog into a manageable object. You can work with a named fear. You cannot work with a fog. Step 3: Reframe the Outcome "There is no such thing as failure," Shelmina says. "There are only various degrees of success." Every stretch assignment, every meeting where you spoke up and it didn't land perfectly, every project that didn't go as planned — these are data....

Jon Fogel is a parenting expert, pastor, published author, and PhD candidate who runs Whole Parent and Whole Parent Academy, a resource built around the psychology of parenting and discipline. He is the author of the bestselling book Punishment Free Parenting and a brand new children's book, Set My Feelings Free, which sold out nationwide before its second printing. He is a husband, father of four kids ranging from 18 months to nine years old, and somehow found time to install a toilet while his wife was in labor. Jon has been a guest on The Dad Edge podcast twice before, and every single time he shows up, he leaves the room differently than he found it. This episode is a live Q&A inside the Alliance, and the questions the guys brought were real. Getting a spouse on the same page. The pendulum swing between authoritarian and checked-out. A five-year-old who looks you dead in the eye before he does the wrong thing on purpose. And the hard one: what happens when your son won't respond to you the way he responds to his mom. Jon's framework is grounded in brain science and developmental psychology, and the thing that keeps hitting you as you listen is how much of what we were taught about discipline actually works against us. The reason kids shut down when we raise our voices is the same reason our partners shut down when we raise our voices. The reason kids push boundaries is not defiance. It's development. The reason your son runs to mom and not to you is not a reflection of your worth as a father. It's evolution. If you're a dad who's been doing the work but still feels like something is off in how your kids or your partner respond to you, this episode is going to give you clarity in places you didn't expect to find it.   Timeline Summary [1:01] Host introduces Jon Fogel for his third appearance, covering his role as a parenting expert, author, PhD candidate, and founder of Whole Parent Academy [2:05] Jon describes his book Punishment Free Parenting, its bestseller status, and explains that 99% of the book is about what to do instead of punishing [3:42] Jon's newest children's book Set My Feelings Free is sold out nationwide, with a second printing arriving May 20th [4:02] First question from Rich: how to get a spouse on the same page when parenting backgrounds and styles are very different [5:29] Jon explains why you should never try to correct a partner's parenting in the moment, and why the same brain science that applies to kids applies to adults [8:11] Jon introduces the H.E.A.R. framework from Harvard for conflict resolution: Hedge, Emphasize agreement, Acknowledge perspective, Reframe to the positive [10:55] Jon walks through each step of H.E.A.R. practically, showing how removing defensiveness creates space for the other person to move without feeling wrong [14:07] Jon adds a bonus tactic: developing a safe word with your partner as a mutual tap-out when someone is getting too heated to parent effectively [17:56] Second question from Chris: the pendulum swing between strict and disengaged, and why so many parents default to one or the other [19:16] Jon reframes the boundary concept using the backyard fence metaphor: boundaries are not restrictions, they are the only structure that gives a child real freedom [27:17] Third question: a five-year-old who deliberately pushes boundaries and throws food. Jon explains the difference between punishments, natural consequences, and logical consequences [30:50] Jon explains that boundary-pushing at five is a developmental need, not defiance, and offers a practical redirection strategy using a popcorn bowl at dinner [35:15] Anonymous question: son responds to mom and shuts down with dad. Jon addresses attachment hierarchy, enmeshment concerns, and why parents should largely stop parenting together [40:10] Jon explains the science of attachment hierarchy and how kids are hardwired to default to one parent under threat. He clarifies that being second in the hierarchy does not mean you are failing [44:46] Jon shares resources: Punishment Free Parenting, the children's book Set My Feelings Free, The Whole Parent Podcast, and an in-person event in Chicago on May 21st   Five Key Takeaways The worst time to correct your partner's parenting is in the moment it's happening. The same science that tells us not to discipline a dysregulated child applies directly to adults. Wait for calm, get curious about the trigger, and then use the H.E.A.R. framework to address it without creating more defensiveness than you started with. Boundaries are not restrictions. They are the structure that gives your child real freedom. A kid without clear boundaries does not feel free. They feel unsafe. The backyard fence metaphor Jon uses is worth sitting with: your job is to build the fence in the right place, not to police what happens inside it. A five-year-old who looks you in the eye before doing something he knows you don't want is not being defiant. He is developing. At that age, differentiation is a biological need, and the act of doing something dad doesn't want is how he practices becoming his own person. Understanding that changes how you respond. If your son responds better to his mom than to you, that is not an indictment of who you are as a father. Attachment hierarchy is hardwired and evolutionary. The solution is not to compete with mom in the room. It is to build a relationship with your son when she is not there. Kids who do not have their need for autonomy met will meet that need in ways you will not like. Whether it is food at the dinner table, video games at 13, or behavior that seems to come out of nowhere, the question worth asking is: where else in his day does he get to make his own choices?   Links & Resources Punishment Free Parenting by Jon Fogel — https://a.co/d/0hdOkJZl Set My Feelings Free (children's book) — second printing available May 20th In-person Chicago event with Jon Fogel and Eli Harwood — May 21st, downtown Chicago How to Deal With Your Shirt So Your Kids Don't Have to by Eli Harwood The Alliance — http://thedadedge.com/soulmates The Men's Forge — http://themensforge.com/ Shownotes: http://thedadedge.com/1485   Closing The question about attachment hierarchy near the end of this one is going to stay with me for a while. The image of your kid running toward one parent without thinking, faster than conscious thought, because their brain is trying to survive a threat — and knowing that which parent they run to has nothing to do with how hard you've worked or how much you love them — that's both humbling and freeing at the same time. Jon said it plainly: being in second place means you're in first place when the other person isn't there. Do the work. Show up. Take the alone time with your kids and build what only you can build with them. Go out and live legendary.