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A health scare has a way of stripping the bullshit fast.

In this conversation, Ryan Hanley and Daniel Paulin go where most leaders refuse to look: mortality, misalignment, fatherhood, faith, ambition, and the quiet damage caused by living a life that looks successful—but isn’t true.

They unpack the moment when your body forces a conversation your ego has been dodging. The tension between doing what you’re paid for versus doing what you’re called to do. And why so many high performers are exhausted—not from effort, but from hiding.

This isn’t motivation.

It’s a mirror.

Most leaders don’t burn out—they suffocate inside lives they’re afraid to change.

If you’ve ever felt the gap between who you are and how you’re living… this episode is for you.

• Website: https://dannyzzzz.com/

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Full transcript, clips, and more: https://ryanhanley.com/podcast/stop-hiding-a-near-death-wake-up-call-for-leaders-daniel-paulin

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Your leadership style is probably failing. You think you're a benevolent leader, a lighthouse in the storm, but your team sees a dictator. You're so focused on transactions that you've forgotten the one thing that actually drives results: connection.

But what if the fix wasn't another 3-day retreat or a complicated management system? What if it was a series of simple, 5-minute habits?

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Michelle K. Johnston, a top executive coach for brands like JP Morgan Chase and the NFL, and the bestselling author of The Seismic Shift in You. Dr. Johnston breaks down the tactical shifts every leader must make to stop eroding trust and start building a team that would run through a wall for them.

We don't talk about luxury problems for Fortune 500s. We get into the trenches for the mid-market operators, the grinders, the founders who feel like they're doing everything right but still aren't getting the results they want. Stop guessing. Stop the burnout. This is your new playbook.

Connect with Dr Michelle Johnston

• Get her new book, "The Seismic Shift in You": https://www.amazon.com/Seismic-Shift-You-Necessary-Connection/dp/B0FPYV552M?pd_rd_w=J8FYJ&content-id=amzn1.sym.4c8c52db-06f8-4e42-8e56-912796f2ea6c&pf_rd_p=4c8c52db-06f8-4e42-8e56-912796f2ea6c&pf_rd_r=GXZ5GVT3H7G6TK1WK2MA&pd_rd_wg=e3cVE&pd_rd_r=1cf87dc9-306c-4fb8-8b35-3916f85e9a32&pd_rd_i=B0FPYV552M&psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=findingpeak-20&linkId=9ac561c1521463bf3f715196451f57c7&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
• Website: https://michellekjohnston.com/

Full transcript, clips, and more: https://ryanhanley.com/podcast/the-5-minute-habit-that-prevents-99-of-leadership-failure-dr-michelle-johnston

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This is part 2 of my discussion with Ann Kaplan Mulholland.

She started as a broke single mom. Now she owns a 900-year-old castle in England.

Ann Kaplan Mulholland built a $100M+ medical financing empire, appeared on Real Housewives of Toronto, performs stand-up comedy, and literally bought a castle. In this conversation, she breaks down the exact frameworks that took her from survival mode to owning Lympne Castle.

In this episode, you'll learn:

→ The "Widget Philosophy" — why your product doesn't matter (your distribution does)→ The "Tiara & Hard Hat" strategy for knowing your stakeholders→ Why your website isn't your business (and what actually is)→ How to build a brand that opens doors money can't→ The zero-excuses mindset that separates builders from dreamers

This isn't inspiration porn. This is a tactical breakdown from someone who did it with no safety net.

→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annkaplan_ownit/

→ Website: https://annkaplan.com/

→ Lympne Castle: https://lympnecastle.com/

Full transcript, clips, and more: https://ryanhanley.com/podcast/ann-kaplan-mulholland-building-an-empire-with-no-excuses-part-2

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What if every excuse you have is a self-imposed prison?

Ann Kaplan Mulholland's story is a masterclass in shattering those walls. She went from a single mom working night shifts to a multi-millionaire entrepreneur, TV star, and the literal Queen of a castle in England.

She did it by refusing to make excuses.

In this episode, Ann unpacks the unfiltered, unreasonable, and often hilarious journey of building a business empire from the ground up. Forget the highlight reel—this is a raw look at the grit required to turn chaos into a dynasty.

We get into the weeds on:

• The "Widget Philosophy": Ann's simple, scalable model for creating wealth.
• The Tiara & Hard Hat Strategy: How to be unapologetically yourself while taking your goals dead seriously.
• The Art of the Ask: How to get what you want from anyone by being brutally honest.
• Why Your Website Isn't Your Business: The most common mistake entrepreneurs make (and how to fix it).
• Building a Brand That Lasts: From writing 7 books to doing stand-up comedy, Ann reveals her secrets to becoming unforgettable.

This isn't just an interview. It's a battle plan for anyone who has been told they're "too much," "not enough," or "unrealistic."

If you're ready to stop making excuses and start building your own empire, this episode is required listening.

•Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annkaplan_ownit/

•Website: https://annkaplan.com/

•Lympne Castle: https://www.lympnecastle.com/

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Full transcript, clips, and more: https://ryanhanley.com/podcast/from-single-mom-to-queen-of-the-castle-ann-kaplan-mulholland

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We all say it.

A sentence so costly, it drains your ambition, steals your time, and keeps you hiding from your true potential. It’s not about being stuck; it’s about being scared. And it’s time to stop.

In this solo episode, I’m giving you the 4-step protocol I developed to break free from the self-sabotage of hiding. This isn’t more motivational fluff or finding your “why.” This is a 7-day tactical sprint to force clarity, build confidence, and get you out of your own way.

You’ll learn:

• The two questions that instantly expose where you’re hiding.
• Why hiding feels like a smart strategy (but is actually robbing you blind).
• The 4-step “Exposure Protocol” to take action, even when you’re terrified.
• A 7-day challenge to build unstoppable momentum.

Clarity doesn’t come from thinking; it comes from contact with reality.

If you’re tired of waiting for the “right time” and ready to trade potential for proof, this episode is your call to action. Stop hiding. Start building. It’s time to get in the arena.

Full transcript, clips, and more: https://ryanhanley.com/podcast/the-most-expensive-sentence-you-can-say-in-2026

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What if you could get famous without anyone knowing you're marketing? It's not magic; it's the hidden art of Public Relations.

In this episode of Finding Peak, Ryan Hanley sits down with Mickie Kennedy, the founder of eReleases and a 25-year veteran of the PR industry, to pull back the curtain on "credibility engineering." Mickie reveals why press releases—a tool many have written off as dead—are more powerful than ever for small businesses, entrepreneurs, and content creators looking to build massive brand authority.

Forget what you think you know about PR. Mickie shares the counter-intuitive strategies that get results, from the psychological power of a contrarian take to the "Pill in the Cheese" method for getting media coverage without anyone realizing you're pitching.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The Hidden Art of PR: How to generate buzz and media attention that feels organic and earned, not paid for.
• Credibility Engineering: Actionable steps to build unshakeable authority in your industry, even if you're just starting out.
• Viral Storytelling Secrets: The truth about eBay's fabricated origin story and how you can craft narratives that journalists can't ignore.
• The 17% Sales Bump: How a simple "brag book" of press clippings led to a 17% increase in sales for a local carpet company.
• AI-Powered PR: How to use AI the right way to craft compelling press releases, and the one prompt you should never use.
• Contrarian Authority: Why taking an opposing viewpoint can instantly make you appear smarter and more credible to your audience.

If you're ready to stop shouting into the void and start getting the attention your business deserves, this episode is your roadmap.

This is the way.

Connect with Mickie Kennedy:

• Free PR Masterclass: https://www.ereleases.com/plan/
• Website: https://www.ereleases.com/

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What does it take to go from wanting to end your life to helping over 300,000 people transform theirs?

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. JC Doornick, known as "The Dragon," for one of the most raw and powerful conversations I’ve ever had. JC doesn’t sugarcoat anything. He takes us through his "messed up to blessed up" journey—from a cocky, successful chiropractor to sitting in a therapist's chair, unwashed for 15 days, contemplating suicide.

But that moment became the greatest day of his life.

We get into the real stuff:

• The “snap moment” that changed everything
• Why your confidence might be a defense mechanism
• The three lies we tell ourselves about success (right time, motivation, belief)
• How to create an alter ego that can accomplish what you can’t
• His journey into plant medicine and what he discovered in the Amazon jungle

If you've ever felt stuck, lost, or like you're sleepwalking through life, this episode is your wake-up call.

• Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/makes-sense-with-dr-jc-doornick/id1730954168
• Website: https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjcdoornick/?hl=en

Full transcript, clips, and more: https://ryanhanley.com/podcast/how-to-turn-your-darkest-moment-into-your-greatest-strength-dr-jc-doornick

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Justin Freishtat, a serial entrepreneur and investor, joins Ryan Hanley to discuss his journey from running an $87M food business to the world of high-stakes finance.

He shares his story of navigating a forced exit, battling imposter syndrome, and redesigning his life to achieve a new level of success.

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinfreishtat/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-freishtat-68063579/

This show is sponsored by:

• Roam: The #1 Remote Office Software in the World: https://ro.am/ryan-hanley/
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What if the most terrifying moments of your life were the very things that unlocked your peak potential?

For world-renowned hypnotist and escape artist Danny Zzzz, stepping into a box that's on fire, 180 feet in the air, is just another day at the office.

Danny Zzzz website: https://dannyzzzz.com

But the real escape? It's not from the box—it's from the comfortable life you've settled for.

In this episode of Finding Peak, Ryan Hanley sits down with Daniel Paulin (aka Danny Zzzz) for a raw conversation that started by chance at an airport bar.

They unpack a life story that is anything but ordinary: from being homeless at 13 to building a business empire, surviving a near-fatal bout of insomnia that led him to hypnotherapy, and performing on 17 "Got Talent" stages worldwide.

This isn't just a story about success. It's a masterclass in character development, the power of "acting as if," and cultivating a "raging ignorance to doubt." If you've ever felt stuck, complacent, or afraid to take the next step, this conversation will force you to re-evaluate the box you're living in.

Listen now to learn why the most uncomfortable moments are your greatest opportunities for growth and why success is never about luck.

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In this episode, Ryan sits down with Joseph Shalaby, a man who embodies the immigrant's edge. They dissect the uncomfortable truth: the drive that gets you to the top is often extinguished by the comfort you create. This isn't about motivation; it's about the systems that build relentless operators.

Most leaders believe success is about providing opportunity. They're wrong. It's about manufacturing hunger. Joseph reveals the playbook for instilling grit, mastering negotiation as a core life skill, and why your personal brand is your only defense against AI-driven extinction.

Inside, you will learn:

• The Immigrant's Edge: Why scarcity is a more powerful teacher than any MBA.
• Engineering Hunger: Tactical advice for raising children who dominate, not coast.
• Negotiation is Everything: The framework for winning at the deal table and the dinner table.
• The End of the Wage Earner: Why a side hustle is no longer a choice, but a necessity for survival.
• Personal Brand or Extinction: The non-negotiable mandate for leaders in the age of AI.

• Website: https://www.emortgagecapital.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josephshalaby/
• Podcast: https://www.coffeezforclosers.com

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Full transcript, clips, and more: https://ryanhanley.com/podcast/the-immigrants-playbook-for-market-dominance-joseph-shalaby

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