Mind Over Habit

What if the lessons that shape a child's character could be taught through simple stories, playful imagination, and everyday acts of kindness?

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‎In this heartwarming episode, we sit down with Kirsten Telan, children's author, kindness advocate, and creator of The Confetti Effect.

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‎Kirsten shares the inspiration behind her book A Tale of Two Dogs, her mission to help children embrace their uniqueness, and why kindness isn't just something we do—it's something we become.

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‎We also discuss parenting, emotional intelligence, overcoming fear, faith-based values, the Fruit of the Spirit, and why it's never too late to pursue a dream.

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‎Whether you're a parent, grandparent, teacher, caregiver, or simply someone who believes the world could use more kindness, this conversation offers inspiration and practical wisdom for all ages.

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‎In This Episode:

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‎The story behind A Tale of Two Dogs

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‎Why kindness matters more than ever

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‎Helping children embrace differences

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‎Building confidence and character through storytelling

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‎The Fruit of the Spirit for modern families

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‎Overcoming fear and stepping outside your comfort zone

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‎Pursuing dreams later in life

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‎Emotional intelligence for children

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‎Creative learning through books and play

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‎Raising compassionate and resilient kids

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‎What if artificial intelligence could do more than assist your work?

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‎What if it could actively help create income, scale businesses, and build opportunities that once required entire teams?

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‎In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Olga Popova, founder of SpacAd, author of 27 Minutes to the Future, and creator of the Treasury platform.

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‎Olga has built a media holding reaching over 205,000 people across 39 countries using a remarkably lean model: two humans supported by a network of AI systems.

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‎We explore her concept of "Money with Robots' Hands," how AI is changing entrepreneurship, why many businesses misunderstand automation, and what the future of work could look like when intelligent systems become active contributors rather than simple assistants.

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‎Whether you're an entrepreneur, creator, solopreneur, business leader, or simply curious about where AI is taking us, this conversation offers practical insights and bold ideas about the next evolution of earning and business growth.

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‎In This Episode:

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‎What "Money with Robots' Hands" actually means

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‎How Olga built a global media operation with minimal human resources

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‎AI agents as earners versus assistants

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‎The future of entrepreneurship and solopreneurship

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‎Why many AI strategies fail

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‎The Treasury platform and AI-powered earning systems

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‎Global opportunities and challenges in automation

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‎The future of work, wealth creation, and business ownership

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‎Lessons from building in 39 countries

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What if many of our struggles—addiction, anxiety, depression, compulsive behaviors, and even chronic dissatisfaction—stem from the same underlying issue?

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‎Today's guest believes the answer lies in what he calls spiritual bankruptcy.

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‎In this powerful and thought-provoking conversation, we sit down with Justin L. Shaw, author of Sourcery 101: 13 Rungs to a Higher Elevation of Consciousness, former stand-up comedian, Dr. of Divinity, and self-described "Sourcerer."

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‎After battling PTSD, addiction, depression, anxiety, and years spent navigating what he calls the "sick-care system," Justin experienced a profound transformation that inspired a completely new approach to healing and personal growth.

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‎Combining humor, spirituality, personal responsibility, and unconventional wisdom, Justin shares his concept of Source Energy, the healing journey behind Sourcery 101, and why awakening the soul may be the missing piece in modern wellness.

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‎In This Episode:

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‎Justin's battle with addiction and recovery

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‎The connection between trauma and self-destructive behaviors

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‎What "spiritual bankruptcy" really means

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‎Source Energy and higher consciousness

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‎PTSD, anxiety, and emotional healing

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‎Why modern society struggles with disconnection

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‎The 13 Rungs of Sourcery

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‎Humor as a healing tool

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‎The difference between knowledge and wisdom

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‎Creating a spiritual revolution in everyday life

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‎Have you ever felt trapped in patterns you understand intellectually but still can't seem to change?

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‎You've read the books. Listened to the podcasts. Attended therapy. Tried the techniques.

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‎Yet something keeps pulling you back.

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‎Today's guest believes the problem isn't a lack of effort—it's that most personal development focuses on the wrong layer.

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‎Joining us is Andrew Parr, therapist, trainer, Penguin Life author of The Real You, and founder of the Andrew Parr Academy. After more than 33 years in practice and over 20,000 client sessions, Andrew has developed a unique perspective on why people stay stuck and what creates genuine transformation.

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‎In this conversation, we explore invisible conditioning, childhood beliefs, self-worth, anxiety, self-sabotage, and Andrew's powerful concept of "de-hypnotising" ourselves from the unconscious beliefs that quietly shape our lives.

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‎In This Episode:

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‎Why self-help often fails

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‎The hidden beliefs controlling behavior

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‎Childhood conditioning and adult struggles

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‎The truth about self-sabotage

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‎Why insight alone doesn't create change

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‎Self-worth and personal transformation

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‎Anxiety and "living in tomorrow"

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‎The gap between knowing and doing

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‎Consciousness, identity, and personal growth

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‎What lasting change actually looks like

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I What happens when an author asks artificial intelligence to publicly challenge his own ideas?

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‎In this fascinating episode, we sit down with Mohamed Nabil, independent philosopher, author, social activist, and creator of AIDOP (AI Debates on One's Publications).

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‎Mohamed has dedicated his work to exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, philosophy, democracy, social justice, and global governance. His innovative AIDOP framework invites AI systems to critique his published works, with the resulting debates shared publicly and transparently.

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‎We discuss his concept of Enlightened Populism, the dangers of blind trust and misinformation, the ethical role of AI in education and publishing, and his bold vision for a future world governed through citizen assemblies and direct democracy.

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‎Whether you agree with his ideas or challenge them, this conversation will make you think deeply about truth, technology, democracy, and humanity's future.

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‎In This Episode:

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‎What AIDOP is and why it matters

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‎The role of AI in intellectual honesty

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‎Blind Elitism vs. Ignorant Populism vs. Enlightened Populism

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‎Ethical uses of AI in education and publishing

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‎Radical transparency in public discourse

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‎Direct democracy and citizen assemblies

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‎The case for a global government

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‎Universal human rights in the digital age

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‎Critical thinking in an AI-driven world

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‎Connect with Mohamed Nabil:

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https://mohamednabil.world/

This is my website, listeners can explore my ideas and publications there.

What happens when a diagnosis changes the course of your life?

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‎For today's guest, the answer wasn't giving up—it was learning how to move forward.

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‎Reza Ghaemi, author of Bipolar Is My Superpower: How Acceptance Changed My Life and host of The REZ Podcast, joins us to share his deeply personal journey with bipolar I disorder.

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‎After experiencing multiple manic episodes, hospitalizations, fear, stigma, and years of denial, Reza discovered that acceptance wasn't weakness—it was the foundation of recovery.

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‎In this honest and inspiring conversation, we explore what bipolar disorder actually looks like beyond common stereotypes, the role of medication and personal responsibility, the power of family support, and how faith, creativity, podcasting, and self-awareness helped Reza rebuild his life.

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‎This episode offers hope not only for those living with bipolar disorder but also for families, friends, and anyone navigating mental health challenges.

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‎In This Episode:

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‎Reza's bipolar I diagnosis and hospitalization journey

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‎The dangers of denial and resistance to treatment

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‎Why acceptance became the turning point

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‎The real meaning behind Bipolar Is My Superpower

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‎Common misconceptions about bipolar disorder

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‎Medication, recovery, and long-term stability

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‎The role of faith, family, and creativity

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‎Advice for newly diagnosed individuals

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‎How loved ones can better support someone with bipolar disorder

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‎Connect with Reza:

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‎Bipolar Is My Superpower: How Acceptance Changed My Life available through Amazon.

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‎Can you build a successful business, pursue your creative passion, and stay true to your faith—all at the same time?

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‎Today's guest, Chris Whittington, believes you can.

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‎Chris is a successful steel industry business owner, Christian rock artist, worship leader, songwriter, and mentor who has spent decades balancing entrepreneurship, music, and ministry. His journey hasn't been without challenges. Growing up with childhood wounds and navigating a difficult father-son relationship, Chris eventually discovered that forgiveness was the key to freedom, healing, and fulfilling the life God had planned for him.

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‎In this inspiring conversation, Chris shares what it means to live a dual-vocation life, how faith shapes his leadership, why it's never too late to pursue a dream, and how creativity can become a powerful form of worship.

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‎Whether you're an entrepreneur, creative, leader, or someone searching for purpose, this episode offers practical wisdom and hope for living a life of impact and authenticity.

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‎In This Episode:

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‎How childhood experiences influence adult success

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‎The role forgiveness played in Chris's personal transformation

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‎Balancing business ownership with a music career

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‎Building a faith-centered workplace culture

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‎Why creativity matters in the Christian life

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‎Lessons from decades of entrepreneurship

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‎Finding purpose later in life

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‎Encouragement for anyone afraid to pursue their calling

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‎Connect with Chris:

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‎Website: http://www.chriswhittington.com

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What happens when a hard-rock drummer spends decades exploring meditation, spirituality, and personal transformation?

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‎In this inspiring conversation, we sit down with Clementine Moss—founding drummer of the acclaimed Led Zeppelin tribute band Zepparella, spiritual counselor, author, songwriter, and meditation practitioner.

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‎Clementine shares her fascinating journey from discovering music later in life to performing on stages around the world while simultaneously pursuing a lifelong contemplative practice. We explore the connection between creativity and consciousness, how musicians access flow states, overcoming self-doubt, the lessons of life on the road, and why spiritual growth is often much slower—and much more beautiful—than we expect.

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‎Whether you're a musician, entrepreneur, creative, or simply someone searching for greater peace and purpose, this episode offers practical wisdom for living with more awareness, authenticity, and joy.

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‎In This Episode:

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‎How meditation enhances musical performance

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‎Finding flow beyond thought

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‎Overcoming the inner critic

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‎Spiritual lessons from life on the road

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‎The relationship between mindfulness and creativity

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‎What "Depth Hypnosis" really is

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‎The role of shamanism in healing and self-discovery

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‎Learning to trust yourself and your path

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‎Connect with Clementine:

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‎Visit: www.clemthegreat.com

Everyone is talking about artificial intelligence, but very few people have actually been inside the companies building it.

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‎Today's guest, Jon Wolheim, spent more than 20 years building teams at Apple, Amazon, SoundHound AI, and one of the world's leading AI unicorns valued at over $10 billion.

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‎In this eye-opening conversation, Jon shares what he learned after interviewing Jeff Bezos, why he left Big Tech to immerse himself in AI startups, and why the biggest challenge facing AI isn't technology—it's people.

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‎We discuss the future of work, leadership, hiring, AI fluency, shadow AI, and why experienced professionals may have a bigger advantage in the AI era than younger generations.

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‎Whether you're a business owner, executive, entrepreneur, or simply trying to understand how AI will impact your future, this conversation will help you cut through the hype and focus on what actually matters.

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‎In This Episode:

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‎What Jeff Bezos told Jon in 2019 that changed his career

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‎Why AI's biggest limitation is human, not technological

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‎The truth about jobs being replaced by AI

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‎Why experience is becoming more valuable, not less

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‎How executives can become AI-fluent without coding

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‎The rise of Shadow AI inside organizations

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‎What leaders need to know about the future workforce

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‎Lessons from Apple, Amazon, and AI unicorns

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‎Connect with Jon:

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‎LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonwolheim

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What if the biggest obstacle to your success isn't a lack of skill, strategy, or experience—but the hidden fears and limiting beliefs running in the background of your mind?

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Steve Barton, executive coach, author, and creator of The Game of Ten®, an awareness-based framework designed to help leaders, entrepreneurs, and high performers overcome fear, self-doubt, guilt, and shame.

Drawing from more than 47 years of business and leadership experience, Steve shares how he grew a family business from $200,000 to $2 million in annual revenue while discovering a deeper truth: external success doesn't automatically create inner peace, confidence, or fulfillment.

We explore:

The difference between The Game of Ten® and The Game OFTEN Played©

Why successful people still struggle with self-doubt

How awareness transforms leadership and decision-making

The hidden psychology behind peak performance

Developing intuition without abandoning logic

The power of embracing "I Am Enough"

Practical steps to lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose

Whether you're a business owner, executive, entrepreneur, or someone striving for personal growth, this conversation offers actionable insights to help you break free from limiting patterns and achieve aligned success.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

✔ How fear silently impacts performance

✔ Why awareness is a leadership superpower

✔ How to stop overthinking and make better decisions

✔ The connection between emotional intelligence and business success

✔ How to create extraordinary results without sacrificing inner peace

Guest Bio

Steve Barton is a High-Performance Executive Coach, author, and creator of The Game of Ten®, a coaching framework that helps leaders and professionals dissolve fear, self-doubt, guilt, and shame to unlock higher levels of performance and fulfillment.

With decades of business leadership experience and a coaching methodology presented to the Harvard Business School Case Study Team, Steve helps executives, entrepreneurs, and high achievers develop awareness, intuition, emotional intelligence, and sustainable success.

Connect With Steve

Visit Steve's coaching website to learn more about The Game of Ten® and schedule a discovery call: www.stevebartoncoaching.com⁠