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In this episode of RESONATE, I sit down with transformational coach and host of the (top 2%) Live Your Extraordinary Life podcast, Michelle Rios, to explore a truth many high achievers face but rarely admit: success without authenticity feels empty.

We dive deep into why checking all the boxes—career titles, financial goals, societal milestones—can still leave you feeling unfulfilled. More importantly, we unpack how to shift from chasing external validation to living a life aligned with your true values.

✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The hidden signs you’re out of alignment (and why it often shows up in your body first)
• How the fear of failure keeps you stuck in roles that don’t fulfill you
• The real difference between professionalism and authenticity
• How to identify the “shoulds” silently shaping your life
• Why reclaiming your energy and time is the ultimate act of success

⚡️ Favorite Quote:
 "If you're not relaxed—if there's an anxiety constantly coursing through you—that's often a sign you're out of alignment."

🤍 Book a FREE connection call to see if we are a good match for your speaking, storytelling & communication needs!

PS: Find more inspirational content by following me on Instagram or LinkedIn
PPS: Connect with Michelle Rios through her website here:https://michelleriosofficial.com/about  and her podcast

👉 Check out episodes featuring past guests:
Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, Lynne McTaggart, Dr. Stephen Porges, Dr. Eben Alexander, Sarah Baldwin, Dr. Lucy Hone, Dan Millman, Bruce Lipton, Anna the Anxiety Coach, Kristen Butler, and more!

🎵 Music by: Flood (Instrumental) by RYYZN SoundCloud

💌Join the FREE newsletter RESONATE this week to get an exclusive breakdown of three proven psychology principles, tailored to crafting high-converting cold emails. 

Want to craft compelling content and communications in 2025? In this episode, I’m joined by Phil Agnew, marketing expert and the brilliant mind behind Nudge, the UK's #1 marketing podcast. Together, we explore the transformative power of behavioral psychology in marketing and personal branding. From understanding decision-making systems to leveraging distinctiveness, anchoring, and reciprocity, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you captivate your audience and boost conversions.

✨ In this episode, you'll learn:

• How small changes can make a big impact in influencing decisions.
• The principle of distinctiveness: why standing out means more than just being different.
• Anchoring and how the first impression sets the tone for all interactions.
• The science of reciprocity and its power in building trust and engagement.

⚡️ Favorite Quote:
"Specificity builds credibility. ‘492 reviews’ is more persuasive than ‘500 reviews.’ 

🤍 Book a FREE connection call to see if we are a good match for your speaking, storytelling & communication needs!

PS: Find more inspirational content by following me on Instagram or LinkedIn
PPS: Connect with Phill Agnew through his website here: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/about-me and check out his podcast: Nudge

👉 Check out episodes featuring past guests:
Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, Lynne McTaggart, Dr. Stephen Porges, Dr. Eben Alexander, Sarah Baldwin, Dr. Lucy Hone, Dan Millman, Bruce Lipton, Anna the Anxiety Coach, Kristen Butler, and more!

Music by: Flood (Instrumental) by RYYZN https://soundcloud.com/ryyzn

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Ready to set 2025 up for success? In this episode, I’m diving deep into the transformative power of reflection, energy management, and intentional living. I’ll share the exact practice I used to carve out clarity, build momentum, and create a vision board that fuels my goals with purpose and joy. If you're tired of setting resolutions that don’t stick or feeling stuck in the chaos of daily life, this episode is for you.

✨ In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why energy management matters more than time management.
• Three reflective questions to create a foundation for meaningful goals.
• The neuroscience behind vision boards and how they activate your success.
• Practical steps to build your vision board or pick one word to guide your year.

Favorite Quote:
"Goals without a powerful why are like driving to an unknown destination without a map."

💌 Want to see my vision board? Click here

PS: Connect with me on Instagram, LinkedIn or otherwise drop an email at: [email protected]

🤍 Book a FREE connection call to see if we are a good match for your speaking, storytelling & communication needs!

💌Join the FREE newsletter RESONATE, your bi-weekly dose of storytelling, personal branding, and actionable insights—all designed to help you build a business that truly resonates ✨

🤍 Book a FREE connection call to see if we are a good match for your speaking, storytelling & communication needs!

“We cannot control the outcomes in our life... but by making a good effort over time—that’s the horse I’m betting on.”

In this episode, I’m joined by the remarkable Dan Millman, a world-class gymnast, coach, and best-selling author of Way of the Peaceful Warrior. Together, we explore the profound idea that control is often an illusion—and why letting go of it is the key to resilience, success, and personal growth.

Drawing on Dan’s incredible journey and timeless wisdom, we’ll dive into:
✨ Why failure is a stepping stone, not an endpoint.
✨ How to focus on effort and action rather than the outcomes you can’t control.
✨ The "arrival fallacy"—why reaching a goal rarely feels like you expect.
✨ Dan’s six words that will change the way you approach stress: "Here and now. Breathe and relax."

What You’ll Learn:
✨ How to embrace failure as a teacher and use it to fuel growth.
✨ The secret to showing up authentically, even when you feel uncertain or unprepared.
✨ Why storytelling—and knowing yourself—creates the foundation for a meaningful life.

Favorite Quote:
"Failure was my friend. I used to fail 50 times a day in the gymnasium, trying moves and crashing. Those failures became stepping stones to success."

PS: Connect with me on Instagram, LinkedIn or otherwise drop an email at: [email protected]

PPS: Connect with Dan through his website here: https://www.peacefulwarrior.com/ 

Lastly, listen to this inspirational past episode with Dan! 

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🤍 Book a FREE connection call to see if we are a good match for your speaking, storytelling & communication needs!

"Stories aren’t just memorable—they’re transformative. Research shows that storytelling makes you 22 times more likely to be remembered than facts and figures alone. It’s the glue that makes your message stick."

In today’s episode, I’m going solo to share why storytelling is the ultimate superpower in business. Drawing on real-life examples, behavioral economics, and my own experience, I’ll show you how to use stories to:

✨ Build meaningful connections with your audience and customers.
✨ Boost customer loyalty by 24% and stand out in a crowded market.
✨ Inspire action and drive sales with emotionally engaging narratives.

You will learn:

• Why storytelling changes brain chemistry and fosters deeper empathy.
• How to avoid the common pitfall of overloading your audience with data.
• My CART formula for crafting impactful stories in business presentations.
• The story of Kodak’s missed opportunity and what it teaches us about communication.

Favorite quote ✨
"Sharing your story isn’t about perfection—it’s about resonance. The more authentic you are, the deeper the connection you’ll build with the people who truly align with you."

PS: Connect with me on Instagram, LinkedIn or otherwise drop an email at: [email protected]

💌Join the FREE newsletter RESONATE, your bi-weekly dose of storytelling, personal branding, and actionable insights—all designed to help you build a business that truly resonates ✨

"You don’t need tens of thousands of followers to build a six-figure business. You just need a clear niche, clever strategy, and the courage to do things differently."

In today’s episode, we welcome Giovanni D’Ensemann, a meditation teacher, author, and self-discipline coach who’s mastered the art of business growth without being glued to social media. Giovanni shares how he leverages niche marketing and SEO to rank #1 on Google and the lessons learned from years of strategic experimentation.

You will learn:

• How to niche down and stand out in a crowded market.
• The power of SEO and why it beats social media for long-term growth.
• The mindset shift needed to run effective discovery calls.
• Why failure is crucial for growth and how to embrace it.
• How writing a book can skyrocket your credibility as a coach or consultant.

Favorite quote ✨
"Nine out of ten times, I fail. But that one success? It’s what builds the business and moves me forward. Experimentation is everything."

PS: Connect with me on Instagram, LinkedIn or otherwise drop an email at: [email protected]

PPS: Connect with Giovanni through his website here: https://www.highermind.com/ or

YouTube channel.

Lastly, listen to these inspirational past episodes together on confidence and on mindful self-discipline.

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"The people who own their market are the ones who tell the best STORIES. And the way you tell the best stories is by having a strong, solid brand."

In today's episode, we welcome back one Starting Over’s most popular guests, Simon Ong. Simon, an acclaimed personal development coach, author of “Energize”, and global speaker, shares the incredible journey behind his transition from the corporate finance world to a successful coaching and public speaking business. 

You will learn: 

• How to build a strong, authentic personal brand that resonates.
• The importance of cultivating energy and alignment in your work.
• Lessons learned from nearly a decade of entrepreneurship.
• How to navigate risk as an entrepreneur 
• Practical strategies building a speaking business and managing nerves! 

Favorite quote ✨

"If you’re not embarrassed by who you were a year ago, you’re not growing or learning enough. Growth means looking back and realizing how much you’ve changed—and that’s a good thing." 

SOCIALS  ✨

Connect with me on Instagram, LinkedIn or otherwise drop an email at: [email protected]

Connect with Simon on Instagram, LinkedIn or by checking out his website: https://www.simonalexanderong.com/  or listen to our past episode together Transform Your Energy To Transform Your Life 

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In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the crucial steps to building an online business—finding your niche and creating a clear, compelling core message. I dive into my own journey, sharing how I went from “chucking spaghetti at the wall & hoping it sticks” to gaining the clarity and focus that transformed my business. 

You'll also hear from past FAVORITE guest Sarah Baldwin, who shares a unique perspective on finding your niche and scaling her own thriving online business. We discuss why honing in on a specific audience is critical in a crowded market, and how to stay aligned with your passion while building a business that resonates.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your focus, this episode is filled with practical insights and candid stories to help you build a sustainable, successful online business.

PS: Connect with me on Instagram, LinkedIn or otherwise drop an email at: [email protected]

PPS: I HIGHLY recommend listening to the past episode with Sarah - your nervous system will thank you ;) Oh, and connect with her over on Instagram

Welcome to the launch episode of RESONATE! In this solo episode, I’m diving into the story behind my decision to rebrand the podcast from Starting Over to RESONATE.

We’ll explore what RESONATE really means and why it’s all about creating messages that connect on a deeper level and move people to action. I’ll talk about how storytelling has become the cornerstone of my business, leading me to work with companies like Google, Nestlé, and Nespresso, and why it’s essential for entrepreneurs, coaches, and consultants who want to build authentic, freedom-based businesses.

Tune in to hear more about the power of storytelling, how RESONATE will support you in mastering it, and a sneak peek into the upcoming episodes.

If you’re an entrepreneur, coach, or consultant looking to build a business that aligns with your values, this podcast is for you! 

Wow - 150 or so episodes later I'm saying goodbye to Starting Over.

But it's not the end. It's the start of a new chapter. One which is filling me with joy, excitement & deep purpose.

Introducing.... RESONATE.

RESONATE is a bi-weekly podcast for coaches, consultants, content creators, entrepreneurs (and aspiring ones) to master authentic communication, storytelling, and public speaking to build impactful personal brands. It's about creating deep, meaningful connections that inspire and convert your audience, making your message resonate powerfully in their lives.

Launch starts 1 October ✨

RESONATE: Behind The Scenes is my exclusive 10 minute FREE video podcast which is only available to my email subscribers. It is full of honest, pragmatic, strategic business advice from those in the self-development industry on how they built successful businesses.

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