In this powerful episode of "You Matter In Business," host Ariel Faith sits down with Amy Lenius, Director of Group Coaching at Next Level University, to explore what it truly means to lead with authentic authority. Amy shares her transformative journey through chronic illness and how it led her to discover that real leadership isn't about performing confidence—it's about deeply knowing your worth.

Key Topics Discussed:

[0:00] Introduction & Welcome

• Meet Amy Lenius and her work at Next Level University
• The shift from performing success to embodying authentic leadership

[2:00] The Three Pillars Framework

• Self-belief: Your capacity and capability
• Self-worth: The internal game of worthiness
• Consistency: The unsexy fundamental that changes everything

[4:00] Leadership as Influence

• Why we're all leaders in different areas of life
• The three layers of belief: Is it possible? Is it possible for me? Is it worth it?

[6:00] Building Self-Worth from Within

• Why women's worth is often externally focused
• The five keys to building authentic self-worth
• State, prove, and self-assign: The daily practice

[10:00] Boundaries vs. Rules

• The critical difference most people miss
• Why boundaries control us, not others
• Navigating the fear of losing love when setting boundaries

[13:00] Core Wounds: Unlovable, Defective, Unwanted

• Understanding what drives your unconscious behavior
• How to identify your core wound
• Moving from reactive to empowered choice

[16:00] Redefining Success

• Why success is subjective and personal
• Permission to be fulfilled at home or chase entrepreneurship
• Finding alignment over balance

[20:00] Seasons of Abundance and Scarcity

• The sailing analogy: Tacking through life's challenges
• The "Drive to Five" concept
• Learning to flow rather than balance

[23:00] The Hard Parts of Growth

• Why personal growth doesn't look like Instagram
• "Lonely Land": The normal phase when relationships shift
• Pain now for progress later

[27:00] Expanding Your Comfort Zone

• The three-ring target: Comfort, growth, and anxiety zones
• Building the identity of "I can do hard things"
• Trusting the process when you can't see the other side

[29:00] Looking Ahead

• Preview of next episode: Working with natural rhythms

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