Episode Summary

Leaders don’t burn out from hard work—they burn out from avoiding the conversations that matter. In this episode, Coach Mo and co-host Algie Mosley unpack the “war within” that fuels conflict avoidance: the inner critic versus intuition. You’ll learn how fear, dressed up as logic, hijacks judgment and keeps teams stuck, and how to shift into your inner coach to address issues with clarity and care. Using the S.W.A.G.™ framework—Self-Awareness, Why-Power, Aligned Action, and Grit—you’ll get a simple, repeatable way to pause, discern the right voice, and move decisively. Real leadership stories show how candid dialogue transforms performance, culture, and trust. If difficult conversations drain your energy, this playbook will help you reset, speak up, and lead yourself first.

Key Takeaways

• Spot the imposter: The inner critic sounds logical but runs on fear and past experiences; intuition is quiet, values-based, and future-oriented.
• Pause = power: A deliberate pause is the aligned action that tames reactivity and restores choice.
• Coach, don’t corner: Enter tough talks with curiosity and care; seek to understand before seeking to be understood.
• Reframe the risk: Avoidance carries higher costs than candor—clarity accelerates growth, trust, and performance.
• Run the S.W.A.G. check: Self-Awareness (name the voice), Why-Power (state the purpose), Aligned Action (plan the approach), Grit (follow through consistently).