In this episode, I sit down with Liane Davey, Canadian organizational psychologist and author of Thoughtload, to unpack why so many high performers feel busy all day… yet strangely unproductive.

We talk about the hidden cost of cognitive and emotional overload — what Liane calls thoughtload — and why burnout and workload don’t fully explain what’s happening in today’s workplaces. From multitasking in real corporate environments to the social pain of unresolved team tension, this conversation goes beyond productivity hacks and into the psychology of how work actually drains (or fuels) us.

We also explore ambition, boundaries, leadership blind spots, and the quiet ways hustle culture increases mental strain without improving results.

If you’ve ever felt productive on paper but depleted in reality, this episode will challenge how you think about energy, focus, and what real productivity should feel like.

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In this episode, I sit down with Jake Bushman, host of The Human Adventure Podcast (formerly Journey with Jake), for a reflective conversation on growth, adventure, and the quiet emotional cost of creating something meaningful.

We talk about why the podcast began, how it evolved over hundreds of conversations, and what Jake has learned about fulfillment, stillness, and success after listening to so many life stories. We also explore the unseen pressures of consistency, creator guilt, and how hearing so many different timelines reshapes the way you view your own life.

This is a conversation about adventure beyond travel and what remains when the noise around productivity, momentum, and growth finally fades.

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What happens when a life that once made sense… no longer fits?

Ryan Hennessey spent a decade as a teacher before walking away from stability to build a life rooted in purpose, freedom, and intention. In this conversation, we explore what led to that decision, the internal tension he carried for years before quitting, and the unexpected relief that followed.

We talk about autopilot living, the fear that keeps people stuck in careers they’ve outgrown, and how to distinguish between settling and choosing. Ryan shares how becoming a father sharpened his awareness of time, what “enough” looks like in this season of his life, and why building something meaningful often feels unsteady by design.

This episode isn’t about chasing passion or burning everything down. It’s about clarity, alignment, maintenance, and learning how to live deliberately, without constantly searching for the next thing to fix you.

If you’re questioning your work, your pace, or the story you’ve been telling yourself about success, this conversation offers a quieter, more honest perspective.

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What does it really cost you to stay quiet?

In this episode of Beyond the Speech, I sit down with Colette Feir, author of The Cost of Quiet, to talk about the invisible price we pay for not speaking up — in our relationships, our careers, and our sense of self.

Many of us learned early that being “easy,” “nice,” and “low-maintenance” kept us safe. But that silence slowly turns into resentment, burnout, and a feeling that we’re living someone else’s life.

Colette breaks down:

• Why people-pleasing feels safer than telling the truth
• How staying quiet erodes confidence and self-respect
• The emotional and psychological cost of not using your voice
• What it actually takes to start speaking up — without becoming someone you’re not

This isn’t about being louder.

It’s about being honest.

If you’ve ever swallowed your feelings, avoided conflict, or stayed quiet to keep the peace — this conversation will hit close to home.

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Most of life isn’t dramatic.

It’s made up of ordinary days, small moments, and the quiet pressure to keep moving.

In this solo episode of Beyond the Speech, I reflect on rushing through life without knowing why—how it becomes normal, how it drains us, and what happens when we stop trying to outrun moments that don’t require speed.

This podcast isn’t about hacks or motivation.

It’s about slowing down just enough to notice what actually matters.

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It’s been one year of podcasting, and this episode is a reflection on what that journey actually felt like — the doubts that never really went away, learning to be bad before getting better, the books I read along the way, and how I’m thinking about the year ahead.

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In this episode of Beyond the Speech, I sit down with Chazz Scott — author, mindset & resilience coach, and creator of Success Starts Within: Achieve Your Potential Through Radical Self-Care — to explore a transformative idea: true success starts with inner well-being, not external achievement.  

Chazz breaks down how burnout, overdrive, and the relentless chase for output can quietly steal our joy, clarity, and fulfillment — and why self-care isn’t selfish, it’s strategic.  

We dive into questions like:

✨ What does redefining success look like beyond hustle culture?

✨ How can radical self-care fuel not just inner peace but sustained achievement?

✨ Why does nurturing your inner world unlock your fullest potential?

✨ What shifts when we stop grinding and start listening to ourselves?

Whether you’re exhausted from doing it all, seeking deeper meaning in your work, or ready to break the cycle of burnout — this conversation will challenge how you think about success. 💡

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In this episode, I sit down with Tim Perreira, the writer and men’s wellbeing advocate who walked 3,000 miles across America to rebuild his life after burnout, identity crisis, and the pressure to “always be on.”

We talk about:

• Why high-achieving men silently fall apart
• How burnout sneaks up even when life looks “successful”
• His cross-country walk and what it taught him
• Why slowing down is sometimes the only way forward
• How to rebuild purpose, confidence, and direction

This conversation is filled with honesty, humor, and practical wisdom — especially for anyone who’s ever felt lost while trying to keep it all together.

Listen in and learn how to step off the treadmill of “never enough” and start living with clarity, fulfillment, and intention.

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Today on Beyond The Speech, I sit down with   Amber Mikesell — author of Silence Your Inner Critic and host of The Heartleader Podcast— to explore how self-doubt forms, why we feel “never enough,” and the practical steps to break free from the negative voice in our heads.

Amber shares powerful stories, real tools, and the science behind quieting the constant internal noise that keeps us stuck, stressed, and disconnected from who we really are.

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What makes a great speech? Is it storytelling? Humor? Structure? Or the courage to be real?

In this episode of Beyond the Speech, I sit down with Cesar Cervantes — comedian, actor, author of The Great Speech, and TEDx coach — to explore what truly separates good speakers from unforgettable ones.

From performing stand-up comedy to helping others land their own TEDx talks, Cesar shares his journey of learning how to turn laughter into connection, and words into impact.

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