Best Highpotential Podcasts (2025)

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E177: A Pause, A Choice, and a Christmas Message 11:13

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15h ago11:13

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Send us a text After a couple of quieter weeks, I’m returning to the microphone with clarity rather than urgency and with truth rather than explanation. This episode is an orientation. I share why I chose to pause, what was reorganizing beneath the surface, and how this moment reflects what I call post-institutional leadership: the phase that arriv…

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Confessions of a Hacker with Jeremiah Baker 50:14

2d ago50:14

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In this episode, we cover: ✅ How Jeremiah went from bootstrapping websites during the dot-com boom to building a global cybersecurity business. ✅ Why most cybercrime isn’t about “hacking systems,” it’s about hacking humans. ✅ The emotional tricks scammers use, and how to spot them before you get duped. ✅ Real-world stories of cybercrime that cost c…

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A Few of Our Favorite Strengths-Things and Season 10 Finale 17:11

2d ago17:11

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In this special season finale, we're closing out Season 10 with a fun, reflective conversation inspired by a few of our favorite things. As we take a short pause from the podcast, we share some of our favorite strengths-based questions, hands-on tools, and learning approaches that actually stick. This episode is full of ideas you can use right away…

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E176: Self-Trust Begins When The Story Ends 23:54

15d ago23:54

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Send us a text In this powerful behind-the-scenes episode, I take you into a six-month coaching journey that reveals something universal about leadership, self-trust, and the stories we tell ourselves. My client — an accomplished, caring, highly capable leader — came into coaching believing that every tense meeting, every system glitch, and every e…

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Three Simple Things, and the Never-Quit Mindset with Thom Shea 44:04

21d ago44:04

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In this episode with Thom Shea, we cover: What makes someone truly “unbreakable” How to survive the worst day of your life, and what happens if you don’t give up Why “just doing the basics” is often the most advanced move you can make His life-saving experience during a firefight in Afghanistan that earned him the Silver Star The Rule of Three; how…

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E175: Leading With Intuition: Self-Trust As A Strategy 1:30:14

23d ago1:30:14

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Send us a text In this special crossover episode, I’m sharing a conversation from The School for Psychics podcast with my former mentor, psychic medium and founder of the School for Psychics, Crystal Moreland. If you’re a corporate leader wondering what psychic development or spiritual language has to do with leadership, this one is exactly for you…

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E174: From Autopilot To Authenticity: Listening To Your Nervous System 34:04

29d ago34:04

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Send us a text Your body has been telling the truth longer than your mind has been willing to hear it. In this episode, I share a candid story about ignoring subtle signals, defaulting to composure, and the exact moment my nervous system took the wheel—and how that became a turning point toward deeper self trust and more honest leadership. We unpac…

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Next Level Healing: From Trauma to Transformation with Dr. Tara Perry 45:58

1M ago45:58

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We get into interesting topics like: Why communicating with human beings isn’t logical—it’s biological What Navy SEALs, elite surgeons, and business leaders all get wrong about stress and recovery The surprising ways trauma shows up in leadership, relationships, and performance And the decisive importance of celebration in reprogramming the nervous…

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E173: Trust Yourself And Watch Your Life Shift 14:15

1M ago14:15

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Send us a text What if the most powerful move you can make as a leader isn’t to control more, but to trust yourself more? Today I share a client story that reveals how tiny, aligned choices can turn relentless overwhelm into a grounded, confident way of being. This is a real transformation: naming inner saboteurs, learning to pause before reacting,…

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E172: Stop Abandoning Yourself: The Real Work of Self-Trust. 18:34

1M ago18:34

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Send us a text What if the reason you feel stuck isn’t mindset, but safety? In this episode of Unchartered & Unfiltered: A Journey Back to You, Cynthia Jamieson pulls back the curtain on the invisible ways high-integrity leaders abandon themselves — and how to finally come home. You’ll learn: Why “doing all the right things” can still leave you fee…

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E171: Bootstrap Boogie. The Race Between Doubt and Trust 11:31

2M ago11:31

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Send us a text Sometimes leadership looks like running a race you’re not sure you’re ready for. In this episode, Cynthia shares a story from her 17k Bootstrap Boogie run — a course made of grass, beach, clay, shale, trail, and boardwalk — and every emotional terrain in between. What began as a morning of self-doubt became a powerful reminder of wha…

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E170: From HR Metrics To Inner Compass: How Astrology Revealed A Truer Path To Leadership 20:51

2M ago20:51

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Send us a text After four decades in HR, I thought I’d taken every assessment that could tell me who I am: Myers-Briggs, DISC, StrengthsFinder, Predictive Index — all of it. But last week I discovered a map that went deeper than personality. It touched the why behind how I serve. In this conversation, I share what happened when I learned that the r…

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Tech Stack for Coaches 39:53

2M ago39:53

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In this episode, we dive into the often-overwhelming world of building a tech stack for your coaching business! We know the thought of sorting through all the technology options can make your eyes glaze over, but fear not! We break it down into manageable pieces, discussing everything from accounting software to payment processors, calendaring syst…

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Captured by Love, Grounded in Honor with Col. Lee Ellis 57:58

2M ago57:58

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In our conversation, we explore: What it was like to fly the legendary F-4 Phantom into combat. The moment his jet exploded — and the life-altering seconds that followed. What helped him survive nearly six years as a POW. The power of faith, friendship, and camaraderie under unthinkable conditions. One of the lowest moments of his time in captivity…

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E169: The Power of One: Stop Outsourcing Your Power — Start Investing in You 12:02

2M ago12:02

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Send us a text What if the version of success you’ve built is quietly costing you your peace? I know that question intimately. For years, I was leading everyone but myself. From the outside, my career looked solid: respected HR leader, steady paycheque, all the boxes ticked. But on the inside, I was running on adrenaline and calling it normal. Then…

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TEDx Truths, Speaking Myths & The Motivation Behind “The Motivated Speaker” with Ruth Milligan 45:52

2M ago45:52

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In this episode, you’ll hear: Why TEDx is hyper-local—and why that matters more than you think. The one mistake I made in my first TED experience (and what it taught me). Why feedback must start with self-awareness. What makes group presentations succeed—or fail—and how to avoid pitch disasters. Why listening to yourself on video is brutal but nece…

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E168: Trusting Yourself in a World That Taught You to Doubt 15:28

2M ago15:28

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Send us a text What if the voice you’ve been taught to question is the one that’s been trying to lead you home all along? In this episode, I trace the through line of my work and my why: self-trust. From the “performance grids” of corporate life to a quiet stairway moment that changed everything, I unpack the shift from external authority → interna…

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E167: Lead From Truth, Not Tension (Run Your Own Race) 21:13

3M ago21:13

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Send us a text In this deeply personal episode, Cynthia shares how running a half marathon became a living metaphor for leadership, self-trust, and growth. From months of training and tapering, to full-circle encounters with mentors and old friends, to the moment she chose to run her own race instead of pushing to keep up — this story shows how slo…

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From Tragedy to Triumph with Kijuan Amey 51:49

3M ago51:49

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Kijuan doesn’t just talk about resilience—he embodies it. Whether you’re going through a tough season or just need a reminder of how strong you really are, this episode will leave you inspired and empowered. 💥Here’s what you’ll hear in this episode: A behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to refuel aircraft mid-flight (including wild SR-71 and F…

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E166: Awareness Isn’t Enough — Why “Knowing Better” Doesn’t Change Anything 16:50

3M ago16:50

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Send us a text We live in a culture that worships self-awareness — as if naming the problem should magically fix it. But here’s the truth: awareness alone doesn’t change a thing. In this episode, I share why awareness is often just self-criticism dressed up as insight, and what actually creates transformation: practice. You’ll hear stories from my …

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Nurturing Client Relationships - Email or Online Community 28:06

3M ago28:06

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In this episode, we dive into a lively showdown between two powerful strategies for nurturing relationships: email marketing vs. online communities. You'll hear us engage in a playful showdown, where we throw down our best arguments for why our preferred method is the ultimate way to nurture relationships. As we explore the virtues of each approach…

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Leadership and the Lost Art of Listening with Julian Treasure 53:42

3M ago53:42

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From snapping shrimp to blue whales, from silence to soundscapes, we cover: Why diversity of opinion is vital in leadership How sound affects everything from productivity to health Simple daily practices to instantly improve your listening, and be heard more clearly in return What business gets wrong about audio—and how to fix it The importance of …

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165: When the Universe Flips Your Plans (And It's Actually Better) 17:44

3M ago17:44

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Send us a text Sometimes the universe flips your plans upside down. What you thought would be resistance turns out to be grace. What looked like disruption becomes a gift. In this special episode of Unchartered & Unfiltered: A Journey Back to You, I take you behind the scenes of the 45th Anniversary Terry Fox Marathon of Hope — where nearly 10,000 …

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E164: The Ripple Effect: How One Life Creates Lasting Change 17:32

3M ago17:32

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Send us a text What makes a life meaningful? What creates a legacy that ripples for generations? These questions crystallized for me upon learning about Lorraine, a Canadian giant in disability rights advocacy who recently passed away after 50+ years of transformative work. Leadership has never been about titles or spotlight moments. It's about sho…

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Should I List Prices on My Coaching Website 25:30

3M ago25:30

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In this episode, we dive into a hot topic that many speakers, trainers, and coaches grapple with: Should you put prices on your website? Of course, there are many pros and cons of displaying prices, so we unpack various strategies that can help you make the best decision for your business. Whether you're leaning towards transparency or prefer to ke…

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E163: The Prescription Trap: Why We Wait for Permission Instead of Trusting Ourselves 21:32

4M ago21:32

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Send us a text Most of us would rather wait for a prescription than give ourselves what we already know we need. In this episode of Unchartered and Unfiltered: A Journey Back to You, Cynthia Jamieson explores why prescriptions feel safer than self-trust, and how this shows up in leadership and life. From waiting for your boss to set priorities, to …

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E162: You Can’t Water the Roses If You’re Stepping on the Hose. 24:56

4M ago24:56

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Send us a text “You can’t water the roses if you’re stepping on the hose.” This simple yet powerful metaphor captures what so many high-integrity leaders feel today: labouring under invisible weights while cutting off their own flow of wisdom, energy, and creativity. But what if leadership didn’t have to mean working harder? What if it could mean l…

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Pricing Your Services As A Coach or Facilitator 31:50

4M ago31:50

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If there's one question I get from almost every coach I coach, it's this: how do I know what to charge? That's why we've dedicated this episode to a topic that resonates with so many of us in the coaching, training, and speaking industries: Pricing Your Services. In this episode, we explore various pricing strategies and how they can impact your bu…

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E161: The Misalignment List: Your Path to Radical Self-Trust 23:12

4M ago23:12

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Send us a text Clarity doesn’t always show up neat — sometimes it arrives through the mess. In this episode of Unchartered & Unfiltered: A Journey Back to You, Cynthia shares the raw and magical breakthrough that came from a simple but powerful question: “Where are you in misalignment?” Together, we explore: ✨ How to spot the difference between ali…

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E160: Porch Lights, Lanterns, and Inner Circles: Your Leadership Sanctuary 20:31

4M ago20:31

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Send us a text Have you ever felt the weight of leadership pressing down on your shoulders? That feeling of holding space for everyone else while wondering where you get to lay it all down? You're not alone, and there's medicine for that soul-deep exhaustion. The Be the Light community has finally arrived - a sanctuary designed specifically for lea…

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Battling Money Blocks As A Business Owner 25:31

4M ago25:31

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In this episode, we tackle the often-taboo topic of…money. Specifically, money blocks – those pesky limiting beliefs that can hold us back in business. We share our personal experiences with money narratives that shaped our views on wealth and success. From feeling guilty about charging for work we love, to the fear of being perceived as "slimy" wh…

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E159: Breaking the Fixer Pattern 17:05

5M ago17:05

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to put down the heavy mantle of "the strong one" and finally breathe? That question lies at the heart of this deeply personal exploration of over-functioning and the quiet cost it extracts from our lives. Drawing from her own journey, Cynthia shares the story of how she became the ultima…

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E158: Breaking Free from the Prison of Perception 15:18

5M ago15:18

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Send us a text In this episode of Unchartered and Unfiltered — A Journey Back to You, I’m sharing the journey of a leader who was stuck in the exhausting cycle of trying to manage how people saw them. From over-explaining to emotional contortionist, they believed that if they just “got it right,” others would finally see their worth. Spoiler alert:…

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Being a Good Boss to Yourself as an Entrepreneur 24:53

5M ago24:53

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As entrepreneurs, we often find ourselves in tShohe dual role of both boss and employee, and it can be challenging to navigate that dynamic. In our last episode, Lisa & I talked about being a bad boss to ourselves, so this time we're flipping the script. We start by remembering how, as our own boss, we have the unique opportunity to create our idea…

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Making Your Message Stick in a Noisy World with Jennifer Kaplan 46:55

5M ago46:55

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Jennifer Kaplan is the founder and CEO of Evolve Public Relations and Marketing, a premier PR agency she established in 2010 to help businesses and professionals authentically tell their stories. With a communications degree from Arizona State University and an entrepreneurial spirit, Jennifer has dedicated her career to elevating brands, building …

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E157: Taking Your Own Medicine 17:14

5M ago17:14

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Send us a text Have you ever watched a child completely enamored with themselves and the world around them? There's profound wisdom in that unfiltered state of being—wisdom we've often forgotten as adults. This episode invites you on a journey back to your authentic self, exploring what it means to reconnect with your unique truth rather than confo…

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Leadership is a Choice: Redefining Power, Vulnerability & Purpose with Becky Schmooke 47:49

5M ago47:49

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What You’ll Learn: Why real leaders don’t always have the title—or the power How Becky’s Stoic-inspired Choose the Handle That Holds became a guidebook for life and leadership The difference between authentic vulnerability and oversharing A live demo of STOA: a goal-setting tool you’ll want to use immediately How to model leadership for your team, …

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E156: Ties, Lies, and the Armor We Wear to "Fit In" 11:35

5M ago11:35

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Send us a text What happens when the version of you that earns the applause… isn’t actually you? In this week's episode, we’re curling up on the couch together — just you and me — for a conversation about what it really costs to survive in systems that were never built with you in mind. I’ll share a moment from a recent coaching session that broke …

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Are You A Bad Boss to Yourself? 29:21

5M ago29:21

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In today's episode, we dive into the juicy topic of being a "bad boss" to ourselves as entrepreneurs. Isn't it funny how some of the very behaviors that made us decide to stop working for a bad boss, are often some of the same behaviors we do to ourselves. Things like overworking, neglecting self-care, not setting boundaries, working unreasonable h…

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E155: What a Dying Plant Taught Me About Leadership 10:50

5M ago10:50

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Send us a text Have you ever noticed something withering in the corner of your workspace and walked right past it? That neglected detail might be telling you something crucial about your leadership. During a recent getaway to Quebec City, I found myself in a once-beloved coffee shop that had clearly lost its way. The dying plant in the corner, the …

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From Combat Zones to Bestseller Lists: Leadership Lessons with Atlas Aultman 58:54

6M ago58:54

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What You’ll Learn: Why the “Rule of Three” is a leadership game changer The origin and impact of Atlas’ TEDx talk: Start with Who What pirate leadership teaches us about trust and motivation Why success leaves clues—and how to collect them The mindset shift from chasing opportunities to choosing legacy Leadership Gold: “Every leader I’ve admired ke…

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E154: Mirror, Mirror: The Genius You’ve Been Overlooking 21:55

6M ago21:55

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Send us a text Have you ever considered that your greatest strength might be something you're completely overlooking? Something so natural to you that you don't even recognize it as special? The quiet power of genius often hides in plain sight. In this deeply reflective episode, I share a personal breakthrough about discovering my own "genius mirro…

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20 Ways to Find Coaching Clients 27:17

6M ago27:17

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In today's episode, we dive deep into a topic that many coaches struggle with: finding clients. If prospecting makes you want to run and hide…don't worry. We've got you! Listen in as we share some strategies that have worked for us, so you can make them work for you. Plus, we sprinkle in some creative ideas on how to make yourself visible and appro…

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E153: Leadership and Freedom — Celebrating Canada Day by Claiming Your Authentic Voice 6:35

6M ago6:35

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Send us a text What does freedom really mean beyond fireworks and flags? On this Canada Day episode, we dive deep into the personal freedom that matters most—the freedom to be yourself as a leader, in your work, and in your life. Freedom isn't just about external permissions; it's about internal alignment. How many of us perform some version of lea…

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E152: You Don't Need to Conquer Your Ego, You Need to Outgrow It 16:53

6M ago16:53

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Send us a text Is your ego holding you back—or trying to keep you safe? In this episode, Cynthia explores the ego not as something to fight, but as something to understand, soften, and evolve beyond. Through a personal story and a powerful client breakthrough, she reveals how old patterns—like being “seen and not heard”—can quietly shape our leader…

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How Low Ticket Offers Can Help Your Independent Coaching Practice 27:57

6M ago27:57

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In this episode, Lisa and Brea explore the phenomenon of low ticket offers and how they can be a game-changer for your business. While high ticket items often steal the spotlight, we believe that low ticket offers have their own unique magic that can help you build relationships and grow your business. Plus, we have a special invitation for you! Ma…

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E151: What Will They Think? Showing Up Anyway 16:53

6M ago16:53

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Send us a text What if the voice in your head isn’t your enemy—but your invitation? In this episode of The Uncharted and Unfiltered: A Journey Back to You, Cynthia Jamieson gets raw about visibility, fear, and the messy reality of stepping into leadership that’s rooted in truth—not titles. What started as a journal entry after a mentor’s challenge …

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E150: "We'll See": The Disguised Language of Leadership Avoidance 17:30

7M ago17:30

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Send us a text What do childhood letdowns and corporate lingo have in common? More than you think. In this episode of Uncharted & Unfiltered: A Journey Back to You, Cynthia shares a powerful personal story about disappointment, clarity, and the quiet language we use to avoid hard truths in leadership. You’ll learn: How “We’ll see” from childhood st…

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Lumpy Revenue - Does Your Coaching Practice Feel Up and Down? 26:29

7M ago26:29

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Lumpy cash flow. Unpredictable income. Feast or famine. If you own your own coaching business, you've probably ridden the revenue rollercoaster a time or two. Scary for some, and exciting for others. Either way, this episode is for you! Join us as we explore strategies to smooth out the lumps and create stability in your cash flow, OR learn how to …

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Positivity Through the Storm with Dr. Paul Jenkins 53:28

7M ago53:28

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What You’ll Learn: How adversity can become your most powerful teacher The surprise that “everything’s still in color” after a bankruptcy Why “Don’t be nervous, be at their service” is more than just a sticker—it’s a leadership principle How metacognition gives you the power to shift from victim to agent What the “Influence Quadrant” is—and how it …