Meet Steven. A newly appointed CEO at a healthcare organization in North Carolina, Steven is full of visionary ideas but feels stuck and disconnected. His attempts to gain team buy-in and overcome his self-doubt leave him drained and overwhelmed. Despite his determination, Steven struggles with the challenge of inspiring others to embrace change. In this episode, Jay sits down with Eva Minkoff, founder of Bold Being, TEDx speaker, and executive coach, whose mission is to help leaders cultivate empowering relationships with themselves and others. Eva shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming self-doubt, chronic illness, and societal expectations to embrace boldness and authenticity. She offers insightful guidance on how Steven—and leaders like him—can reconnect with their core values, align with their teams, and lead with vulnerability. From unlocking the power of self-connection to navigating bold, authentic leadership, this episode is packed with practical strategies to help you thrive as a leader and in life. Notable Quotes  “You can only connect with others when you're connected to yourself.” — Eva Minkoff “Being bold requires authenticity and vulnerability. It’s not about eliminating fear but showing up despite it.” — Eva Minkoff About Our Guest Eva Minkoff is the founder of Bold Being, a TEDx speaker, and an executive coach passionate about helping leaders unlock their bold potential. Eva’s unique approach combines her lived experiences with chronic illness, her study of ontological coaching, and her expertise in building empowering relationships. Through her work, she guides high-performing leaders in creating authentic connections with themselves, their teams, and their purposes. Resources and Links Eva Minkoff Website: https://boldbeing.co/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evaminkoff/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/life_of_eves/ TedX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFDYf0dFgs0 Jay Abbasi Website: https://jayabbasi.me/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayabbasi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayabbasi_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejayabbasi/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jayabbasipodcast