Cut The Tie Podcast with Thomas Helfrich

John Hall, a former tech executive turned transformational coach, shares how a personal crisis sparked his evolution into a leader helping others navigate stress, burnout, and limiting beliefs through breathwork, mindfulness, and self-reflection.

About John Hall:

John is the founder of a coaching practice centered on the BPM Framework (Breath, Physiology, Mindset). Drawing on a 25-year tech career and a deep personal transformation, John now helps leaders expand their capacity to handle chaos, process trauma, and become more grounded and self-aware.

In this episode, Thomas and John discuss:

• A Life-Altering Wake-Up Call
  John reflects on the moment he passed out and hit his head—an event that became a wake-up call for personal transformation and stepping out of an abusive relationship.
• Rewiring Childhood Beliefs
  He explains how childhood chaos shaped limiting beliefs and relationship dynamics, and how uncovering and dissolving these patterns changed his life.
• The BPM Framework
  John introduces his coaching model (Breath, Physiology, Mindset) that helps clients regain control during stress, tap into calm, and shift identity through deeper awareness.
• Surrender and Identity Work
  He talks about the power of intentional surrender—not giving up, but letting go of outdated beliefs—and how true transformation happens when your actions align with your identity.

Key Takeaways:

• Your Body Holds the Clues
  Awareness of physical reactions to stress, such as breath and tension, can help intercept emotional spirals and ground your focus.
• Uncover and Release Limiting Beliefs
  You don't have to fight your beliefs—awareness alone often causes them to dissolve.
• Identity Drives Change
  Real change happens when your actions align with who you believe you are—not just what you want to do.
• Self-Work Beats More Strategy
  The most valuable coaching doesn't come from more tools—it comes from doing your own deep internal work.

“We defend the beliefs we fight for—even if they’re hurting us.”
— John Hall

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Website: https://johnhallcoaching.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnthomashall/

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