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Episode 120
You don’t need a new strategy. You need a new story. Bridget Cook-Burch shares how rewriting the stories you tell yourself can unlock growth, rebuild confidence, and create the clarity every founder needs to lead with authenticity and strength.
About the Host:
Jamie Shanks, the creator and CEO of Get Levrg and host of Outsource to Profit, has over two decades of experience in entrepreneurship and agency management. Throughout his career, he has successfully established and expanded multiple businesses, all while helping business leaders achieve growth through strategic delegation and outsourcing. Jamie engages in open, honest conversations with fellow founders, executives, and trailblazers, sharing valuable insights on scaling businesses, effective leadership, and building robust companies.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamestshanks
About the Guest:Bridget Cook-Burch is a bestselling author and founder of Your Inspired Story. She helps leaders and entrepreneurs transform their life experiences into compelling narratives that inspire, educate, and expand their influence. Through her mentorship, she demonstrates how authentic storytelling fosters trust and creates a lasting impact.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbridgetcookburch/
Episode Summary:In this episode, Jamie and Bridget Cook-Burch explore how the stories we tell ourselves impact our business decisions and growth. Bridget shares how reframing limiting beliefs into empowering narratives helps leaders find new options, recover from failure, and lead with authenticity. Together, they discuss why pain can be an influential teacher, how vulnerability creates stronger connections, and why founders must rewrite their internal stories before rewriting their business strategies. The conversation demonstrates that storytelling is not just a marketing skill, but a leadership tool for transformation and building trust.
What You'll Walk Away With:
- How to turn pain into power through storytelling
- Why authenticity attracts trust and real connection
- How to rewrite limiting stories that hold your business back
- The link between self-awareness and leadership growth
- How your personal story can drive professional impact
#Storytelling #LeadershipGrowth #AuthenticLeadership #FounderMindset #PersonalDevelopment #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #EmotionalIntelligence #MindsetShift #TrustBuilding
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