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After 26 years in tech as a front-end developer, bootcamp instructor and software engineer, Joe Keohan realized what he missed most was helping people grow. So he made the leap: he got certified through the Jay Shetty Certification School and left tech to coach full time. Today he works with ADHD executives, business owners and leaders whose brains move fast and who need real strategies to grow without burning out.

In this episode, Brandon and Joe get real about:

• What a week looks like as a brand-new full-time coach, and why building a business is its own skill
• Landing your first clients (lead sites, Instagram outreach and discovery calls)
• "Shiny object syndrome" and how to keep ADHD clients moving toward one clear goal
• Why confidence comes from doing, and the tiny first step anyone can take this week
• The hardest part of growth nobody talks about: outgrowing friendships and relationships
• Why curiosity is a coach's most important skill
• What people get wrong about what coaches actually do

Key takeaway: You're never actually ready. Do the smallest version of the thing, put in the reps, and the confidence follows.

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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Joe Keohan's Journey
06:03 Transitioning to Full-Time Coaching
10:49 Navigating Client Acquisition
16:30 Building Confidence Through Action
19:59 The Reality of Growth and Readiness
20:35 Evaluating Relationships During Personal Growth
24:06 The Importance of Curiosity in Coaching
27:48 Understanding the Role of Coaches
32:56 Setting Goals for a Fulfilling Life
38:35 Chasing Dreams and Authenticity

I see you, I believe in you, and I'm cheering you on.

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What happens when a personality framework makes you laugh and squirm in the same breath?

Beth Beaty first came across the Enneagram while working in church communications. She went in skeptical, then found herself laughing at how accurately it described her, and then feeling uncomfortable when it showed her the less flattering parts too. More than a decade later she's an Enneagram coach who helps individuals and teams see their own patterns with humor and compassion, without making it shallow or overly academic.

In this episode we talk about:

• Why the Enneagram shows you your blind spots as well as your strengths, and how to accept them without shame
• Losing her church job and treating it as the push to go all-in on coaching
• Getting past the mental block around self-promotion by thinking of herself as a communicator, not a salesperson
• Turning networking from exhausting to enjoyable, and respecting your energy limits
• Imposter syndrome and the reminder that we all have something we're working through

If you've ever felt like you're faking it, or you cringe at the thought of promoting yourself, this one's for you.

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Clarity isn't just a goal-setting tool - it's what keeps you grounded when life gets hard. 
Hard seasons have a way of pulling you away from yourself. When life gets heavy - transitions, uncertainty, the hard in-between - clarity is often the first thing to go. But it's also the thing you need most.
In this solo episode, Brandon shares why keeping clarity top of mind during your hardest seasons isn't a luxury - it's a lifeline. He gets real about what it looks like to lose sight of your direction, what it costs you, and the simple but powerful shifts that bring you back to yourself.
If you're in a hard season right now, this one's for you.

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Purpose over pressure - that's the thread running through this entire conversation. In this episode, I sit down with Simone Matthews to talk about her journey across countries and careers, and what it actually looks like to build a meaningful life through constant transition. We get into the caregiving responsibilities she's carried alongside her university work, how she found her way into coaching, and the powerful idea that the right work gives you energy instead of draining it. She closes with something I keep thinking about - making life choices with discernment, not just momentum. This one's honest, warm, and worth every minute.

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Susan Townsend has lived more lives than most: a gifted kid who grew up navigating ADHD and autism, a teenage mom, and a caregiver to her late husband through his journey with Huntington's disease. She built a career in the classroom around that resilience, and when a teacher's paycheck couldn't keep up with her skill set, she turned her gift for reading people into a coaching practice built on clarity and confidence.

In this episode, Susan and Brandon talk about:

• Growing up gifted while navigating ADHD and autism
• Why gifted kids need room to "blurt" instead of being shut down
• The social and emotional dynamics gifted students face in the classroom
• Using the Pebble app to track behavior patterns and support classroom management
• Becoming a teenage mom and caregiver to her late husband through his Huntington's journey
• The lesson in "Who Moved My Cheese?" that changed how she handles change
• Setting boundaries as a coach without losing your compassion
• Why confidence is something you build, not something you're born with
• Measuring progress by how far you've come, not how far you still have to go

Where To Find Susan & Turning Stone Life Coaching
Website: https://turningstoneslifecoaching.com/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-t-16927222a/
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Brittney Etters spent over a decade in her career before an ADHD diagnosis reframed everything she thought she knew about her own confidence — including the people who brushed it off because she'd "worked the same job for so long." Today she's a Jay Shetty-certified life coach and a regional manager at Wonder Years, where she helps neurodivergent adults find and keep meaningful employment.

In this episode, Brittney and Brandon talk about:

• Getting diagnosed with ADHD after a decade in the same career
• Why her confidence has felt inconsistent since her twenties
• Building a circle of support through friends, therapists, and coaches
• Why growth for her never happens gradually
• How blended work keeps an ADHD brain engaged
• Masking and adaptability in the neurodivergent community
• Turning her own coaching experience into a career helping others

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What does it take to hit reset in your 40s: get sober and move across the country to start over?

In this episode, Brandon sits down with Nicky Fochler, a newly certified Jay Shetty life and personal growth coach who's spent over a decade in medical technology before deciding to rebuild her life from the ground up. Nicky opens up about the moment that pushed her to get sober almost two years ago, and the ongoing, unglamorous work of learning to actually feel her emotions instead of numbing them.

Nicky and Brandon talk honestly about what nobody tells you about getting sober: that quitting is just the beginning, that your confidence can take a hit when the people around you don't like your growth, and that starting over somewhere new can be as terrifying as it is freeing. They also dig into small, practical habits, like making the hard phone call, taking one step at a time, and learning to slow down, that have helped Nicky keep moving forward on her own terms.

Whether you're in recovery, going through a major life transition, or just figuring out who you are without your old habits, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

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What does it really mean to step into your purpose - not just as a coach, but as a fully aligned, whole person?

In this episode, Brandon sits down with Jamie Winslow - a Jay Shetty certified coach, community builder, and proud mom with over 15 years of real-world leadership experience. Their conversation is equal parts practical and deeply personal, covering everything from the inner work of building confidence to the very real challenges that come with building a life after divorce.

Jamie opens up about her own journey to clarity and alignment, how she learned to overcome imposter syndrome as a growing coach, and why sustainable growth - the kind that doesn't cost you your wellbeing - is the only growth worth chasing. She and Brandon also get honest about relationships, compatibility, and the boundaries that have to be set when you're building something meaningful.

Whether you're a coach, an entrepreneur, or someone navigating a major life transition, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

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What happens when a life built around the restaurant business becomes the foundation for something much greater?

In this episode, Brandon sits down with Jeff Stern — restaurateur, life and business coach, and host of his own podcast The Tables Where We Grew Up — for a conversation that's as nourishing as a great meal shared with family.

Jeff opens up about his entrepreneurial journey, managing multiple restaurant establishments simultaneously in New Jersey, and what it taught him about pressure, independence, and resilience. But the conversation goes much deeper than business. Jeff and Brandon explore the fear of failure that holds so many people back, how loss can become a catalyst for personal growth, and what it truly means to find your purpose on the other side of it all.

They also dig into the power of the dinner table — not just as a place to eat, but as the space where real conversations happen, families connect, and identities are shaped. Jeff's mission to help young adults connect through cooking is a reflection of everything he's lived and learned.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, a coach, or simply someone searching for more clarity and purpose, this episode will leave you thinking long after the table has been cleared.

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In this episode of Clarity, Confidence & Growth, host Brandon Sanderson sits down with Morgan Fancy — a registered psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and founder of Fancy Therapy.

Morgan shares her personal journey into mental health, what led her to pursue therapy as a career, and how she built her practice into a thriving business — all while navigating parenthood.

In this conversation, Brandon and Morgan discuss:

• How Morgan found her path into therapy and what that journey really looked like

• The clarity (and messiness) that comes with doing the inner work

• Building and growing a therapy practice while raising a family

• Imposter syndrome in the therapy profession and how to work through it

• Why the toughest conversations are often the most transformative

Whether you're considering therapy, building your own practice, or just trying to find more confidence in who you are — this episode is packed with honest, grounding, and genuinely inspiring conversation.

Connect with Morgan: Fancy Therapy | CRPO- fancytherapy.ca
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