Richard Walsh and Angela Dunn Cartledge explore the concept of "new level, new devil," focusing on how grief impacts business decisions and performance. They discuss various forms of grief, the interplay between regret and grief, and balancing personal responsibility with external factors. Angela shares personal experiences with business failure and the responsibility felt, highlighting micro traumas' cumulative effects. They delve into how childhood trauma influences adult behavior and business, emphasizing self-awareness as crucial for growth. The episode addresses emotional blocks, anxiety, and indecision in entrepreneurs, stressing the role of forgiveness and overcoming obstacles through awareness and willingness.

(0:00) Introduction to "new level, new devil" concept

(0:47) Sponsor: Sharpen the Spear Coaching

(1:14) Guest Introduction: Angela Dunn Cartledge

(2:47) Grief's Impact on Business Decisions and Performance

(6:06) Different Forms of Grief in Decision-Making

(7:04) Relationship Between Regret and Grief

(9:14) Balancing Personal Responsibility with External Factors in Grief

(11:46) Personal Experience with Business Failure and Responsibility

(13:14) Micro Traumas and Cumulative Effect on Business Owners

(17:48) Acknowledging and Processing Emotions in Business

(20:35) Personal Triggers and PTSD in Entrepreneurs

(22:19) Indicators of Grief Affecting Business Performance

(24:57) Childhood Trauma's Influence on Adult Behavior and Business

(27:08) Self-Awareness as Key to Business Growth

(28:57) Impact of Personal Relationships on Business Success

(30:24) Recognizing and Addressing Emotional Blocks in Business

(32:11) Overcoming Obstacles with Self-Awareness and Willingness

(34:13) Identifying Barriers to Decision-Making and Action

(35:16) Anxiety and Indecision in Business Owners

(38:06) Role of Forgiveness in Business Progress

(42:23) Effects of Accumulated Micro Traumas on Entrepreneurs

(44:21) Closing Remarks and Contact Information