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“I got pink glitter nails because I just do not care anymore.” – Courtney

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CBQ: Why can celebrating yourself be a challenge?

Turning 40 is often framed as a milestone of decline or denial. In this conversation, Juan and Courtney share the messy, joyful, and sometimes awkward truths about aging, celebrating, and the surprising ways birthdays can reveal our blindspots. This is not just about cake or sleep—it is about permission to be seen and supported.

HIGHLIGHTS

• [00:19 “I have been waiting my whole life to turn 40—and now I am so excited.” – Courtney
• [1:18]  “I got pink glitter nails because I just do not care anymore.” – Courtney
• [4:51] “I did not want to inconvenience people… but when they showed up, it mattered.” – Juan
• [7:09] “We do not realize how important it feels when people show up for us.” – Juan

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"A New Work Mindset is like defragging the operating system of what you think work is supposed to be." - JK

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CBQ - What is a new work mindset?

In final and 5th episode of the blindspot coaching series, we arrive at A New Work Mindset, Juan and Courtney explore what it means to redefine success and fulfillment in a rapidly evolving work environment. They unpack the final Blindspot by emphasizing the importance of raising personal standards while practicing self-compassion, and why adapting your mindset is crucial for sustainable growth. The conversation ties together all previous Blindspots, offering a reflective and empowering close to the series.

HIGHLIGHTS

• [00:01:49] "Stuff's still gonna be hard... but when people embrace these Blindspots, they can move forward more intentionally."
• [00:03:17) "Just because you're nice or polite doesn't mean you're solving the problem."
• [00:05:01] "A New Work Mindset is like defragging the operating system of what you think work is supposed to be."
• [00:06:42] "The seed stays the same — it's the environment that you change to help it grow." [00:08:13] "Raise your standards for yourself, but also give yourself grace - that's the hard part."

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“If you don't have courage, you're not even in the middle of consciousness.” - Justin Foster

CBQ - Why is being a conscious entrepreneur not the default? 

This episode explores why conscious entrepreneurship isn’t the norm, breaking down three key barriers: a lack of awareness around consciousness, systemic pressures that discourage it, and the false belief that consciousness and capitalism can’t coexist. The conversation dives into what it really takes to build a conscious business—moral clarity, scalable genius, and meaningful impact—while challenging common misconceptions about wealth and success. It also unpacks how influence, ethics, and personal fulfillment play a central role in redefining what it means to be a successful entrepreneur.

• [00:05:19] “If we just listened to our soul, we would never be insecure.”
• [00:06:08] “If you're a real entrepreneur, you look more like an artist.”
• [00:07:23] “Who are you without any of the labels?”
• [00:12:45] “If you don't have courage, you're not even in the middle of consciousness.”
• [00:24:30] “When you're conscious, guilty pleasures are just pleasures.”

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This episode explores the Foundation Blindspot—where individuals struggle to articulate what they truly want due to a lack of clarity around their own talents and the environments that suit them best. Juan and Courtney discuss how assessments like DISC and Motivators, along with honest reflection, help individuals define meaningful career goals instead of defaulting to expectations. They emphasize the power of specificity and emotional insight in crafting fulfilling professional paths.

HIGHLIGHTS

• [00:01:26] "I guess I just don't think about what I want... I think of what everybody else wants."
• [00:02:06] "People don't really know what they want—and it shows."
• [00:04:28] "To be able to articulate what we really want... that's a muscle we're not trained to use."
• [00:06:26] "The foundation is what do you want to do, not just what you can do."
• [00:12:03] "What pisses you off? That’s probably where your energy and purpose are hiding."

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“Talk to people in your neighborhood. You’ll get a different perspective than the algorithm gives you.” - Ed Hermes

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CBQ - What’s harder for you: delegating or volunteering?

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In this engaging conversation, Ed Hermes, attorney, school board member, and Phoenix City Council candidate, shares how deep community involvement has shaped his leadership. From neighborhood bike rides to public service, Ed explores the ROI of volunteering, the struggle to delegate, and the power of simply showing up. Hosted by Juan Kingsbury, this episode is a rally cry for those who want stronger communities and a reminder that leadership starts locally.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

• [00:02:40] “What are you going to say no to?” – Ed’s wife, reality check
• [00:05:02] “We’re the only industrialized country where pedestrian fatalities are going up.”
• [00:08:14] “You miss a lot when you’re speeding down the road.”
• [00:17:27] “The most important way to keep a neighborhood safe is knowing your neighbors.”
• [00:30:52] “Talk to people in your neighborhood. You’ll get a different perspective than the algorithm gives you.”

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“What knowledge or expertise am I lacking that is crucial to my goal?”

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This episode unpacks the resource blind spot—the mistake of clinging to the wrong tools or credentials, especially under stress. Juan and Courtney discuss how people often default to familiar but ineffective resources, like unnecessary degrees or outdated strategies, instead of identifying what’s actually required to move forward. They explore how intentional reflection, strategic focus, and prioritizing the right hard skills can reveal the real tools that unlock growth.

• [00:00:14] “People overfocus on using the wrong tool—especially when they’re panicked.”
• [00:02:55] “What’s absolutely integral to you getting to the top of that mountain?”
• [00:03:52] “You have a degree—so you’ve taken a course. But have you built something?”
• [00:05:07] “When have I had good luck, bad luck, and made intentional decisions?”
• [00:06:53] “What knowledge or expertise am I lacking that is crucial to my goal?”

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“We talk too much or too little at networking events because we’re insecure.”

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CBQ - What is the network blindspot?”

This episode dives into the network blind spot—the limiting belief that networking is awkward, desperate, or only useful when you're job hunting. Juan and Courtney reframe it as intentional collaboration and connection rooted in shared value, not forced small talk. They offer practical ways to network authentically through passion, volunteering, and EQ awareness.

• [00:02:11] “I feel like networking makes me look desperate.”
• [00:06:17] “This is kind of work therapy—a Trojan horse for the real stuff.”
• [00:06:45] “We talk too much or too little at networking events because we’re insecure.”
• [00:08:15] “I love the work—even when I don’t love the people.”
• [00:12:54] “Lower your standards for where to go—and raise them for who gets your presence.”

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“Double down on a skill you love — it’ll give you energy to hit your goal.”

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CBQ: What is the skills blindspot?”

We kick off the Blindspot coaching in REVERSE with the SKILLS BLINDSPOT.

This episode highlights challenges such as time management and influencing others that leaders may struggle with despite excelling in goal orientation and personal accountability. To address this, the episode advises identifying and developing skills that energize and those that hinder progress, advocating for a balanced approach to skill enhancement. It emphasizes starting small and being mindful of skills being avoided to effectively achieve goals.

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Highlights:

• [00:00:54] “We hired you because you know how to program, but we promote you because you’re a good leader and communicate effectively.”
• [00:02:06] “I have the title, I have the pay, but I'm missing something. I'm stuck. I'm overwhelmed.”
• [00:06:41] “I waste a lot of time on things that are not the priority — just somebody else’s urgency.”
• [00:09:14] “Sometimes you’re the COO. Sometimes I’m the COO. Sometimes we need to hire a CEO.”
• [00:11:22] “Double down on a skill you love — it’ll give you energy to hit your goal.”

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This episode explores the character of Superman as a metaphor for leadership and values in modern work and life. Juan and Matt unpack the evolution of Superman from pop culture icon to a symbol of moral consistency, contrasting idealism with the cynicism of recent portrayals. Through the lens of DISC and Motivators, they draw parallels between Superman’s story and what it means to lead with integrity, especially when sticking to your values invites criticism.

• [00:07:36] “Why I think most people didn’t like the Snyder version—it just wasn’t Superman.”
• [00:08:51] “The classic Superman is raised by values—dare I say, conservative values.”
• [00:10:01] “You have all these derivatives of Superman that are basically just bad—because they can be.”
• [00:17:22] “He’s a reporter making $75K leading gods and billionaires.”
• [00:18:27] “Lex Luthor sees Superman the way artists see AI.”

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