Fresh voices and new perspectives on business success and career elevation. The podcast is for leaders and impact-makers who want to take their businesses, causes, and careers to new heights. Every week, host and founder of Band of Misfits, Stephen Moegling, talks with business leaders, authors, artists, and change-makers about what it takes to thrive and flourish as a business owner, leader, or impact-maker.
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LAST SHOW ALERT: How to envision the life you want and create it with Band of Misfits founder, Stephen Moegling
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Hey Misfits, heads up: this is our last episode–for now. Band of Misfits has blown up. Our one-year-old company has exceeded my success expectations. So much so we need to pause the show to care for our clients and manage our growth. But I got your back. In this special episode, the show’s executive producer, Sir Isaac Smith, turns the tables and i…
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Passion Versus Payoff: Striking a Balance in Pursuit of Meaningful Work with 3X SaaS Founder Dan Cumberland
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My guest today is Dan Cumberland. Dan is a product manager, 3X SaaS founder, and serial entrepreneur. His work has been featured in Entrepreneur magazine, Fast Company, and Inc. magazine. Dan is on a mission to help makers, artists, entrepreneurs, and creatives find the clarity and motivation to get their work out into the world. Having hit the bot…
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The “X Factor” in Branding: Intuition, Emotion, and Strategic Design with branding expert Christie Thompson
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My guest today is Christie Thompson. Christie is a partner at Campfire & Co., an award-winning branding firm based in Richmond, Virginia. At Campfire, Christie and the team have launched hundreds of brands, including award-winning spirits, impactful nonprofits, and dozens of small to mid-sized companies. Expect to learn: Why embracing vulnerability…
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Mindset Matters: Critical Thinking in Life and Data with Chris Hemphill
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My guest today is Chris Hemphill. Chris is a data scientist who leads AI strategy for a leading-edge digital mental health company and is an NYU McSilver Institute Fellow-in-Residence. Chris is also a podcaster, musician, runner, and blends creativity with logic to find insights in data that lead to breakthrough outcomes. Expect to learn: Why you s…
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My guest today is Todd Feldman, founder, entrepreneur, “Revenue Whisperer,” and who is revolutionizing the early detection of depression. Todd is known as the “Revenue Whisperer.” He’s led companies to disrupt their way of thinking to drive growth and profitability. But when a personal challenge disrupted his own life, Todd realized his purpose was…
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How To Overcome the Trance of Stressful and Anxious Thoughts
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My guest today is Adam Houck. Adam is a consultant and leader for a Fortune 500 global technology company, a top amateur golfer, and a guitarist. But for this podcast's purposes, think of Adam a friend who knows what it’s like when our thoughts challenge us and cause suffering. Adam and I talk about how the pandemic cracked open deep-rooted trauma …
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How to Tell Engaging Brand Stories with Fashion Designer Stephen H. Jenkins
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Whether you run a company or work for one, your company’s brand matters: to stand out in the marketplace, engage customers, and create a higher impact beyond the bottom line. My guest today is a fashion designer whose clothing line is an instrument for social change. Stephen H. Jenkins’s fashion line, Gracist, celebrates West African culture’s beau…
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Unforgettable Content: Mastering the Art of Storytelling to Resonate with Your Audience with Eva Daniel
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Join us as we dive into the captivating power of storytelling in presentations with public speaking coach and content expert Eva Daniel. We explore how to share data to be more relatable and engaging and tips on incorporating stories to make your message memorable. Whether you're a seasoned presenter or just starting out, this episode is packed wit…
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Unleashing the Power of Creativity: Inspiring Innovation in the Workplace
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Noah Scalin, a renowned artist and speaker, shares his unique perspective on fostering creativity within organizations and the powerful impact it can have. Join us as we uncover the secrets to unlocking creativity, embracing limitations, and inspiring collaboration. CONNECT WITH NOAH SCALIN Noah’s Website Another Limited Rebellion Noah on LinkedIn …
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The Art of Influence: Crafting Compelling One-Pagers to Win Over Decision Makers
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“The person with one piece of paper usually wins.” That was the advice persuasion expert Trevor Bragdon received early in his career. And it’s true: simple sells. Learn how to create a one-page persuasion document to win over prospects and decision-makers for your ideas, proposals, and more. CONNECT WITH TREVOR BRAGDON 7-Figure Fundraising LinkedIn…
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Staying Authentic and On Purpose In a Challenging Work Environment with Global Talent Leader and Coach Sara James Shelton
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Staying authentic and purposeful when working with knuckleheads and challenging personalities is hard. It’s even harder when your other challenges are … well, challenging. Those two ingredients—working with challenging people AND having your own challenges can bring out our not-best selves—not to mention drain our inner battery. So, let’s talk to S…
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The Power of Silence: Unlocking Depth, Clarity and Connection in a Noisy World
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The busier you are, the more you need quiet time. That's the headline of an HBR article that went viral. Because it's true. Research shows that just by being in silence, the brain regenerates. Your brain literally gets better when you give it quiet time. I interviewed the co-authors of the article and the amazing book they wrote about why silence m…
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Replay: Finding the Resilience Inside of You
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Life can suck sometimes. Whether it’s a sudden job loss, economic downturn, or personal tragedy, we are all at the mercy of life's rollercoaster. In this episode, I talk to one of the strongest people I know, Jeannette Erving. Jeannette grew up Black and Female in rural Mississippi. Today, Jeannette is a highly successful entrepreneur. Jeannette sh…
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We all have blind spots. Even the best leaders. But what the best leaders know and do is look in the mirror. They make self-reflection part of their ongoing practice. In this episode, I talk to my long-time mentor about self-reflection, addressing blind spots, and telling ourselves the truth in kind, compassionate ways so we can grow and change. AB…
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Replay: Have We Gotten Imposter Syndrome All Wrong?
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Imposter Syndrome is the current culture’s catch-all diagnosis for all forms of self-doubt. But what if we have imposter syndrome all wrong? MEET SARAH-TYLER MOORE Our guest discussion is with Sarah-Tyler Moore, a leader at Aquent, a global work solutions company. CONNECT WITH SARAH-TYLER MOORE LinkedIn ABOUT BUSINESS MISFIT Fresh voices and new pe…
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Replay: What Unhelpful Stories Are You Telling Yourself?
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Our reality is shaped by the stories we tell ourselves. Learn how to examine the stories you may be telling yourself that are holding you back with Professional Storywork Coach Dave Robinson. CONNECT WITH DAVE ROBINSON Work Your Stories Follow Dave on Instagram ABOUT BUSINESS MISFIT Fresh voices and new perspectives on business success and career e…
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Replay: Upgrade Your Boundaries with Keynote Speaker, Coach, and Musician Sarah Elkins
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One of our deepest sore spots at work is when people overstep our boundaries. Maintaining your boundaries in healthy ways is a super skill for success and thriving in your work and life. But setting and maintaining healthy boundary setting can be tricky. In this episode, I discuss setting beautiful boundaries with Sarah Elkins. Learn how to maintai…
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History books are full of great leaders who led armies to victory, nations out of economic calamity, and companies to record growth. But those leaders have NOTHING on today’s leaders who must inspire and influence remote workforces. That’s why I invited Kim Thies to share her insights on leading virtually. Kim led a 100-person global workforce for …
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Season Finale: The Power of Grace Energy to Transform Your Life with Conscious Coach Jay Pryor
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You need equal parts grit and grace to thrive and flourish in your business and career. Grit gets through tough moments. But grace helps you to transcend your toughest challenges. It’s grace—not grit—that leads to true transformation. Because without giving yourself grace for past screw-ups, you’ll continue chasing your shadows. MEET JAY PRYOR My g…
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BONUS: It’s Time to be Candid About Mental Health with Ahava Leibtag
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Mental well-being is something we all struggle with from time to time. But it’s still taboo to talk about mental health, especially at work. Until we feel safe communicating what we’re experiencing, we’re likely to suffer in silence. That’s why I’m delighted to discuss mental health with Ahava Leebtag. Ahava is the founder and president of Aha Medi…
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This Mindset Shift About Goals Is The Difference Between Stress and Success with Coach Andrea Nordling
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What’s your relationship with goals? Do you set ‘em and forget ‘em? Do you stress out the entire time you’re working on your goals? Does setting goals goad your inner critic to annoy you with negativity? If so, today’s guest will blow your mind with an amazing way to reframe how we approach achieving our goals. MEET OUR GUEST Andrea Nordling has gr…
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BONUS: How to Be the CEO of Your Health With Entrepreneur and Healthcare Disrupter Caspar Szulc
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Our health is the foundation for our success. Without health, no success. And if you’re like most of us, we know our health should be a top priority, but something’s always in the way. Our lives are overscheduled. Work piles up. And it’s easy to skip the gym to get one more thing done. That’s why I invited entrepreneur and healthcare disrupter, Cas…
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Leveraging Your Superhero Ability to Say No with #1 Female Business Coach Mary Foley
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Saying no is a superpower. Because until we master the ability to say no to people and things that don’t serve us or don’t serve our mission and purpose, we’ll continue to be swept away by a barrage of To Dos and commitments that block us from being our best and experiencing the best. Think about your life now. How many things are you doing on any …
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The toughest conversations we often have are when we need to tell the truth. To others. And to ourselves. Otherwise, we can’t expect things to change. Telling the truth is a hard skill to master—but we can get better with the right coach. That’s why on this episode we’re talking with Mary Beth Thomsen. Mary Beth is a truth-telling evangelist and ha…
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How to Meet Tough Moments with a Calm Mind with Eric Zimmer
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Dr. Michael Gervais says that we can only train for three things: We can train for skills We can train our bodies (like lifting weights) We can train our minds I don’t know about you, but I didn’t learn how to train my mind in school. I didn’t even know such a skill was possible until I was deep in crisis in my 30s. But I got lucky. I discovered th…
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There’s a stodgy form of leadership we’ve all seen play out: the hard-charging executive focused on nothing but results and leaves carnage in their wake. That way of being is “hardwired” into our business culture. But another form of leadership invites us to be “heart-wired”: leading with heart, purpose, and a deep connection for our missions and t…
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Why SOUL Care Needs to be Part of Your Self-Care Routine with CEO and Author Katherine Wintsch
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Heart-centered leaders give, give, give. Which is awesome. Until you find yourself burned out, threadbare, and running on fumes. What’s the antidote? More self-care practices? *Maybe.* But the CEO of Mom Complex and author of “Slay Like a Mother,” Katherine Wintsch, tells us we must add soul care to our life routines. Are you feeling the burnout? I…
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Learn How to Persuade in a Presentation From a Behavioral Scientist—Without Being Sleazy
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There’s a sales “guru” I stalk on IG. His posts are full of photos of him boarding private jets, wearing bling, and kissing models. What he sells is a get-rich-quick scheme. I know it, and if you saw his posts, you’d know it too. And yet the dude has an epic following. Why’s that? He’s great at selling. Like really great. I don’t believe a word com…
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Sometimes you decide to make the leap to a better life. But sometimes, the Universe pushes you out of the nest. That’s what happened to Stacy B. She had a cushy corporate job. The only problem was: it was sucking the life out of her. Then one day, Stacy B found herself out of her cushy job. That’s when things got real. *** Stacy Buchanan is the fou…
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*SEASON TWO PREMIERE* Something marvelous happened in Washington, D.C., on the night of May 1, 1970. You should know about it. *** This season’s theme is “Making the Leap.” Leap Moments are when we decide—or have no choice—to reach for something more. But making the leap can be treacherous. When we leap, we leap into the unknown. This season, we’re…
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Bonus: How to Heal Burnout with Former NASA Physician Dr. Amy Coleman
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Feeling burned out sucks. (I know. I’ve done two tours of burnout since the pandemic.) Low energy. Low drive. And (for me, at least), everything feels overwhelming. That’s no way to be. Hopefully, you’re not living in Burnout City. If you are, this is the episode for you. And if you’re NOT feeling burned out, awesome: but still listen to this episo…
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Bonus: The Sneaker Prince Spills His Manifestation Secrets
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Do you believe in “manifesting?” I’m a hard skeptic. But then I met the Sneaker Prince. *SEASON TWO PREMIERE* Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023 This season’s theme is “Making the Leap.” Leap Moments are when we decide—or have no choice—to reach for something more. But making the leap can be treacherous. When we leap, we leap into the unknown. This season, we’…
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Problematic Meeting? Use the Confused Tourist Technique (Connected Conversations Mini-Series)
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Dealing with a dysfunctional group of people? Do you lack the power or influence to corral people into participating in a meeting in healthy, connected ways? I’ve got the tool for you— the Confused Tourist technique—in this episode of Connected Conversations: the science and soul of communicating with people. About The Business of Being Podcast Bus…
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How to be Great at Guiding Conversations (Connected Conversations Mini-Series)
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The key to leading a great conversation or meeting is being a great guide. Learn why certainty and closure are vital, and why alignment is your number one job as a connected communicator in this episode of Connected Conversations: the science and soul of communicating with people. About The Business of Being Podcast Business success isn’t just abou…
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Non-Verbal Communication: the 3 Things to Observe (Connected Conversations Mini-Series)
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90 to 95% of all communication is non-verbal. Yet we’re trained to “actively listen” or only tune into what people are saying in business meetings and conversations. But when you only pay attention to what people are saying, you miss vital information. Learn the three things to observe when communicating with people in this episode of Connected Con…
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The Real Reason to Do an Ice-Breaker (Connected Conversations Mini-Series)
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Ice-breakers are the often goofy questions we kick off meetings with. They’re met to loosen people up and get the group connected when done well. But there’s a hidden power in ice-breakers that’s often overlooked. Learn why to do ice-breakers and what to look for in this episode of Connected Conversations: the science and soul of communicating with…
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Why The Best Communicators are Guides (Connected Conversations Mini-Series)
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If you want to be better at leading people, meetings, and conversations, ignore the business advice about saying the right thing. (There are no magic words.) Instead, focus on being a better guide: how to direct a connected conversation and what to do when a conversation or meeting gets derailed. Being a better conversation guide doesn’t require yo…
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Communicating with Passive-Aggressive People (Connected Conversations Mini-Series)
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If you only pay attention to what people are saying in conversations or meetings, you will miss vital information. Because what we say isn’t necessarily what we think or believe. Especially with passive-aggressive people. Their lips may say one thing, but their actions often communicate a different story. In this episode, I teach you how to use the…
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How to Read the Room (Connected Conversations mini-series)
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I want you to spot the invisible dynamics happening in every meeting or business conversation, so you: Represent yourself best Broach tender topics with confidence Deal with difficult people in ways that are kind yet firm Make better connections with your audience for better outcomes The solution is simple: learn how to spot the red basketball in t…
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Introducing Connected Conversations Mini-Series
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A great business conversation can change your destiny—or at the very least, can make your day. Yet most of us sit through meetings that suck the life out of us. We meet with people who are gifted at pressing our buttons and causing us to feel bad and act in ways we regret. And there are some conversations we need to have or get better at having, bu…
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How to stop imposter syndrome in its tracks. Imposter Syndrome. We have all felt it. That sense we’re a fraud, and somebody soon enough will realize we are a fraud and call us out. We doubt our skills. We doubt ourselves. How on earth will we ever succeed and feel successful when cloaked in imposter syndrome? My guest is here to say we’re all wrong…
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Don’t fear fear. I love and hate this line by Jack Canfield: “Most everything you want is just outside of your comfort zone.” I love the line because it’s true. I hate the line … because it’s true. Stepping outside of your comfort zone means stepping into fear. Fear of the unknown. Fear of ridicule. Fear of failure. (And even fear of success.) In t…
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Business 101: failure is guaranteed when you aim at a worthy target. At some point, things don’t go according to plan. Falling is inevitable. And that fall can leave us bruised and shake our confidence and faith that better days are coming. So how do we rise again and keep going? And not just come back—but come back better than before. In this epis…
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What is that saying about best-laid plans? In business, things fail: projects go sideways, investments nosedive into the red, relationships dissolve, and we’re often left holding the bag, wondering, What the hell do I do now? In this episode, I speak with my friend and design futurist, Zane Gibbs. Zane holds a Ph.D. in Quantum Field Theory, and his…
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Not long ago, being a great leader meant leaving your desk and talking with your employees face-to-face, ensuring they’re seen and heard. Their purpose and value in showing up each day were honored and magnified. But today, even if your team is in the same zip code, you often spend more time on Zoom than in the same room. How do you cultivate trust…
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Our business lives are full of noise and distractions. Text, email, Slack threads, social media: the distractions are endless. It’s easy to lose focus and sight of what’s most important to get done and done well. In this episode, we discuss clarity with Christopher R. Jones. Chris works with tech leaders to build high-performing teams. But Chris’s …
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In business, as in life, we let things go unsaid. We don’t want to rock the boat or deal with a difficult conversation. We hope things will get better, but they rarely do. So how do you say what needs to be said so what needs to happen happens? To answer this question, I spoke with Mindy Flanigan. Mindy runs Inspiring HR, a consultancy for small bu…
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In the seminal business book Good to Great, Jim Collins writes that great leaders “Look in the mirror and not out the window.” Others point fingers when things go wrong. But great leaders, Collins argues, take full accountability. But looking in the mirror is difficult. It means being brutally honest with ourselves. So we avoid the mirror and make …
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Personal boundaries are essential to feeling safe, respected, whole, and complete. Yet so many of us struggle with defining and upholding our boundaries. The result? We run ourselves into the ground, saying yes to everything and everyone. Or we live with resentment and regret. In this episode, I talk to my friend and coach, Sarah Elkins, about crea…
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We tell ourselves stories every day: that we’re not good enough. That we don’t have what it takes. That our desired future state will never come. These stories may be hard-wired into our minds, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be replaced with better stories that lead to better results and states of being. In this episode, I talk to my friend and c…
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