What if the biggest thing holding you back… is you? In this powerful and honest conversation, executive coach and speaker Benny Salas joins Cody to talk about overcoming self-sabotage, learning how to lead, and why your mindset is everything. Benny shares his journey from breakdancer to professional speaker, how nervous energy became a signal of purpose, and the real fear behind public speaking. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a leader, or just trying to grow, this episode offers truth, motivation, and tools to help you get unstuck and move forward with confidence.
Benny Salas is an empowering professional speaker, and highly sought-out ICF certified international Executive coach who incorporates storytelling and communication to inspire, empower and evoke personal and professional development. He is the Founder and CEO of That Coaching Guy Inc., with over 28+ years of professional speaking, coaching, training, and consulting to companies, executive leaders, business owners, and their teams.
Reach out to Benny:
Web: https://bennysalas.com/
IG: @coachbennysalas
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bennysalas/
Key Timestamps:
(0:00) Intro
(1:00) Benny’s start in speaking and leadership
(2:00) From youth group to professional stage
(5:25) The energy behind nervousness
(7:45) The real fear behind public speaking
(14:11) How Benny crafts and embodies messages
(22:13) The missing link: men and community
(28:55) Shame, addiction, and emotional health in men
(34:00) Self-worth vs. value: what’s the difference?
(43:19) The 4 ways we learn: taught, caught, bought, sought
(46:28) What leadership coaching is
(51:48) Final takeaway: “You are your only obstacle”
Connect with Cody: https://linktr.ee/cjones803
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