Why do so many successful leaders still feel empty, even when they "have it all"? Markus Neukom, a visionary thought partner, shares his raw journey through a 2020 depression that made him question his entire identity as a successful executive coach. He reveals how this profound setback forced him to confront Imposter Syndrome, not as a problem, but as a symptom of a deeper issue: living as a "product of society" instead of his "Original Design."

This episode dives deep into the FailCraft theme of turning internal chaos into profound clarity. Markus explains how he moved from "trying to become" to "remembering who you are," offering a path beyond conventional mindset hacks. Discover why he believes "stillness" is the ultimate key to unlocking your soul intelligence and finding lasting purpose.

In this episode of FailCraft, you’ll discover:

* Markus's key setback: Facing a deep depression as a successful executive coach.

* Why Imposter Syndrome is only a symptom, not the real problem.

* The true cause of imposter feelings: "I do not know myself."

* A practical method to deconstruct your successes and build real confidence.

* What "Returning to Original Design" actually means (and how we get "over-programmed").

* Why we are a "product of society" and how to start breaking free.

* The first practical step: Using "stillness" to find the "more" in life.

* How stillness opens the channel to your soul intelligence.

* Markus's advice for successful leaders who feel empty or disconnected.

* Markus's definition of true success: Freedom.

This episode is essential for leaders, founders, entrepreneurs, and high-achievers who have found external success but still feel a sense of emptiness, disconnection, or imposter syndrome.

Connect With Markus Neukom:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markusneukom/

* Website: https://markusneukom.com/

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Markus Neukom & His Mission

01:46 The Setback: Facing Depression as a Successful Coach

03:46 What is "Returning to Your Original Design"?

06:33 Imposter Syndrome is Not the Problem, It's a Symptom

08:33 The Real Problem: We Don't Know Ourselves

09:15 How to Deconstruct Success and Build Real Confidence

13:10 Questioning Everything: The Journey Back Inside

14:17 The Key to Finding "More": How to Practice Stillness

16:19 Stillness Opens the Channel to Your Soul

21:10 Advice for Leaders Who Feel "Empty"

22:14 Defining Success: Markus's Perspective (Freedom)

23:11 How to Connect with Markus