Resilient Voices - In Leadership & Life

In this powerful episode of Resilient Voices Podcast, Jessica sits down with Emilie Sickinghe — a social impact leader turned healer — to explore her raw and transformative journey through bulimia, ADHD, shame, and self-discovery.

Emilie shares how she learned to look beyond symptoms and diagnoses to uncover the root causes of her struggles, and how healing became a deep inner journey guided by self-love, soul, and heart-centered leadership.

Together, they unpack how societal norms pathologize pain, how transgenerational trauma shapes our patterns, and why true healing — and true leadership — begins with radical self-compassion and authenticity.

This conversation is an invitation to stop asking "what's wrong with me?" and start asking "what happened, and what wants to heal?"

💛 If you've ever felt labeled, broken, or disconnected from yourself — this episode will remind you: you are not that, and you can heal fully.

Connect with Emilie Sickinghe:

On Instagram @the.womans.way

www.emiliesickinghe.com

Connect with Jessica Schultz: https://linktr.ee/jessica.succesum

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From Commanding the Streets to Leading Myself: What Marc's Body Taught Him About Real Resilience

20 years on the front lines of the LAPD. Decades of leading through chaos, crisis, and command. Then one day, Marc's own body staged the hardest leadership test of his life — an autoimmune diagnosis that forced him to lead himself before he could lead anyone else.

In this raw, unfiltered episode, Marc Hildebrand shares his journey from commanding the streets to confronting the one person he never trained to lead: himself.

🎙️ In this episode, we explore:

⚡ What 20 years in law enforcement taught Marc about leadership under pressure

Quote from the episode:

Connect with Marc: https://www.modernleadership.us/

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Mark's Resilience Journey

Resilience Voices episode 41 (Special Edition): My Burnout Breakthrough + The Resilience Reset Kit

In this episode of Resilience Voices, host Jessica Schultz steps in with a solo share—because sometimes life pauses the plan… and forces you to listen.

Today isn’t an interview. It’s a personal short story from Jessica’s own experience with burnout—including the “high-functioning” signs she ignored for too long, the moment she realised her body wasn’t giving advice… it was sending an alarm, and what helped her return to herself.

Because recovery isn’t just about pushing less. It’s about learning how to reset your nervous system, calm the mind, and rebuild your energy with tools that actually work in real life.

And that’s where The Resilience Reset Kit comes in.

The Resilience Reset Kit includes four guided meditations and breathing practices to calm your mind, restore your energy, and bring you back to yourself. Get access to the kit here: Get access here

If you’re a high achiever who’s been running on stress, pushing through, or feeling depleted but still “functional,” this episode is your reminder: you don’t have to wait until you break to choose support.

Resilient Voices is hosted by Jessica Schultz—business coach and leadership advisor with 20+ years of experience.

Bi-weekly, we bring you honest, unfiltered conversations with leaders and professionals who have faced challenge, change, and transformation—and chosen to move forward with intention and integrity.

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"You Are Not Stuck. You Are Patterned." 

Rewiring Limiting Beliefs, Reclaiming Resilience with Katherine Flechaus

In this episode of Resilient Voices, host Jessica Schultz sits down with Katherine Flechaus - a mental health and behavioural change expert with over 30 years of experience - to explore what it really takes to break old patterns and step into lasting change.

Katherine shares her own journey through burnout, career reinvention, and self-discovery, revealing how the beliefs we don't even know we're carrying often drive the reactions we can't seem to control. Together, Jessica and Katherine unpack why self-awareness — not willpower — is the true starting point for transformation, and why it's never too late to rewire the patterns keeping you stuck.

This conversation is a masterclass in resilience: from recognising early body signals of stress, to using curiosity instead of judgment, to redefining what success and self-worth actually mean. Whether you're navigating burnout, questioning old beliefs, or simply craving a more aligned way of living — this episode will meet you exactly where you are.

 "Change is always possible at any age." — Katherine Flechaus

KEY TOPICS COVERED

🎙️ ABOUT RESILIENT VOICES

Resilient Voices is hosted by Jessica Schultz —business coach and leadership advisor with 20+ years of experience.

Bi-weekly we bring you honest, unfiltered conversations with leaders and professionals who have faced challenge, change, and transformation — and chosen to move forward with intention and integrity.

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👉 Want to be a guest on Resilient Voices?

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🔗 Connect with Jessica Schultz: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicaschultzleadership

From Teacher to Entrepreneur: Sara Riedel's Resilience Journey

What does it take to leave everything you know — and build something entirely your own?

In this episode of Resilient Voices, Jessica Schultz sits down with Sara Riedel, founder of the Kala Leadership Collective, for an honest and deeply inspiring conversation about resilience, reinvention, and the courage it takes to bet on yourself.

Sara's journey is anything but linear. From her roots as a teacher, to a career in pharma, through restructuring, personal loss, and caregiving for aging parents — Sara shares how each challenge became a stepping stone to building a life and business aligned with her values.

💡 IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL DISCOVER:

 Build a support network of people who genuinely believe in you

Practice small acts of courage regularly — they compound over time

Prioritise self-care even — especially — during your most stressful seasons

There is no perfect time to make big decisions. Start anyway.

🎙️ ABOUT RESILIENT VOICES

Resilient Voices is hosted by Jessica Schultz —business coach and leadership advisor with 20+ years of experience.

Bi-weekly we bring you honest, unfiltered conversations with leaders and professionals who have faced challenge, change, and transformation — and chosen to move forward with intention and integrity.

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👉 Want to be a guest on Resilient Voices?

Visit: succesumleadership.com/resilient-voices-1

🔗 Connect with Jessica Schultz: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicaschultzleadership

In this episode of Resilient Voices, Jessica Schultz interviews Rochelle Trow, a global people leader and author, about building resilience through inner clarity, understanding the body, and redefining success. Rochelle shares her personal journey of transformation, insights on leadership, and practical strategies to foster resilience in a fast-paced world. This inspiring episode shines light on personal growth, mental health, organisational change, and sustainable leadership.

Key  topics

- Rochelle Trow's personal resilience journey

"Who am I beyond the job title?"

Resources

The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer 

Connect with Rochelle here: 

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/executivecoachhr/

Website: https://www.rochelletrow.com/

🎙️ ABOUT RESILIENT VOICES

Resilient Voices is hosted by Jessica Schultz —business coach and leadership advisor with 20+ years of experience.

Bi-weekly we bring you honest, unfiltered conversations with leaders and professionals who have faced challenge, change, and transformation — and chosen to move forward with intention and integrity.

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👉 Want to be a guest on Resilient Voices?

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🔗 Connect with Jessica Schultz: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicaschultzleadership

In this episode of Resilient Voices Podcast, Mikael Avatar Stjernvall shares his extraordinary journey from being born dead to becoming a record-breaking athlete and transformational coach. Discover how mindset, resilience, and small daily actions can lead to profound life changes.

"Repetition and consistency are key to mastery."

Key topics:

  • Mikael Avatar's extraordinary birth and early life

Takeaways

  • Small daily actions can create profound life changes.

Connect with Mikael here: 

Instagram: instagram.com/mikaelavatar (Reels & Videos)  

🎙️ ABOUT RESILIENT VOICES

Resilient Voices is hosted by Jessica Schultz —business coach and leadership advisor with 20+ years of experience.

Bi-weekly we bring you honest, unfiltered conversations with leaders and professionals who have faced challenge, change, and transformation — and chosen to move forward with intention and integrity.

🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode.

👉 Want to be a guest on Resilient Voices?

Visit: succesumleadership.com/resilient-voices-1

🔗 Connect with Jessica Schultz: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicaschultzleadership

What if your next breakthrough started with the decision to keep going?

In this episode of Resilient Voices Podcast, host Jessica Schultz speaks with Mireia Paino, an oceanography student turned successful online business strategist.

Mireia shares her inspiring journey of resilience, from overcoming challenges and rejection to building stronger self-esteem through action and self-awareness. Together, they explore the role of audacity(especially asking for what you deserve), and how mindset shifts can turn fear and imposter syndrome into fuel.

This is a conversation about what resilience really looks like - and how to build confidence that lasts, step by step. 

 🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE WE EXPLORE:

→ Resilience as a promise to oneself —and why it changes how you show up  

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 👤 ABOUT MIREIA PAINO

Mireia Paíno is a business strategist for online service-based entrepreneurs and coaches.

🔗 Connect with Mireia:  

 🎙️ ABOUT RESILIENT VOICES

Resilient Voices is hosted by Jessica Schultz —business & executive coach and leadership advisro with 20+ years of experience.

Bi-weekly we bring you honest, unfiltered conversations with leaders and professionals who’ve faced challenge, change, and transformation—and chosen to move forward with intention and integrity.

🔔 subscribe so you never miss an episode.

👉 Want to be a guest on Resilient Voices?

Visit: succesumleadership.com/resilient-voices-1

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What if your greatest challenge became the foundation of your greatest strength?

In this episode of Resilient Voices Podcast, host Jessica Schultz speaks with Simone Reichert — leadership and mindset coach, NLP practitioner, and speaker — about the journey from chronic illness to conscious leadership.

Simone was diagnosed with chronic fatigue at age 13. Instead of letting it define her, she used it as a catalyst. Through NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), she transformed her limiting beliefs, rewired her inner narrative, and built a life and career rooted in authenticity, intuition, and purpose.

This is a conversation about what resilience really looks like from the inside out. 

🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE WE EXPLORE:

→ How chronic fatigue at age 13 became a turning point, not a full stop

→ What NLP is and how it helps transform limiting beliefs

→ The role of intuition and surrender in making bold life decisions

→ Using the elements (fire, water, air, earth, ether) as tools for self-awareness

→ Why high expectations can work against you — and what to do instead

→ The difference between human connection and AI in coaching and personal development

→ How spontaneous opportunities can lead to the biggest breakthroughs

→ Practical mindset tools for turning challenges into resilience

👤 ABOUT SIMONE REICHERT

Simone Reichert is a leadership and mindset coach, NLP practitioner, and speaker helping leaders and professionals reconnect with their authentic selves and lead with intention.

🔗 Connect with Simone: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simone-reichert-mindset-coach-nlp-speaker/ Instagram: @transformwithsimone 

🎙️ ABOUT RESILIENT VOICES

Resilient Voices is hosted by Jessica Schultz — executive coach and leadership advisor with 20+ years of experience.

Bi-weekly we bring you honest, unfiltered conversations with leaders and professionals who have faced challenge, change, and transformation — and chosen to move forward with intention and integrity.

🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode.

👉 Want to be a guest on Resilient Voices?

Visit: succesumleadership.com/resilient-voices-1

🔗 Connect with Jessica Schultz: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicaschultzleadership/ Website: succesumleadership.com 

In this episode of Resilient Voices, host Jessica Schultz speaks with Kia Temmes, an author and body therapist, about resilience, travel, and the inner work of healing childhood trauma. Kia shares her journey from Sweden to Myanmar and beyond, and how curiosity, releasing control, and working with plant medicine have helped her heal, overcome fears, and live a life aligned with her true self.

Through this honest conversation, she reflects on how early life experiences shape the way we think, relate, and move through the world — and how resilience often begins with becoming aware of the stories and patterns we carry. Together, we explore resilience as a journey of self-discovery, the role of curiosity and letting go of expectations, and why living more authentically starts with listening to yourself.

In this episode, we talk about:

Memorable moments ✨

Connect with Kia Temmes:

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@kiatemmes?si=GkA1GnMGpZpLLObJ

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6xMfc2b0DJFGU0bAB06CG9?si=iNax2ibKT8qgiy_ZlzUavg

Storytel: https://www.storytel.com/se/authors/kia-temmes-47687

Email: [email protected]

Resources

Nicholson McBride Resilience Test - https://example.com/resilience-test

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