Shine A Light

What if the life that looks perfect on paper is quietly draining your soul?

In this powerful conversation, Jeff Munn—a former lawyer turned transformational coach—opens up about the invisible walls that keep high achievers trapped in careers and relationships that no longer fit. From panic attacks in law school to the courage to walk away from "good enough," Jeff shares how learning to listen to himself changed everything.

Together, he and Christine Miles unpack what it really means to live authentically, how fear disguises itself as practicality, and why calm doesn't mean losing your edge.

Key Takeaways:

• Why "success" can become its own kind of prison
• The moment Jeff found the courage to be disliked
• How calm and creativity can coexist in high-performance lives

This episode will make you pause, reflect, and ask yourself: What's that thing you know you need to do?

🎙 Guest: Jeff Munn — Transformational Coach & Creator of "Extraordinary Futures" 🔗 linkedin.com/in/jeffmunn

🌟 Host: Christine Miles — CEO of EQuipt and Creator of "The Listening Path" 🔗 christinemiles.com

What if the fastest way to change your culture is to stop rushing through the conversations that matter most?

In this episode, Christine Miles—author, keynote speaker, and creator of The Listening Path—shares a powerful real-world story of an HR team that went from burnout and frustration to becoming strategic leaders inside their organization. Through practical tools, honest reflection, and a transformative "slow down to speed up" mindset, Christine reveals how listening to understand can shift credibility, rebuild trust, and unlock true influence.

Key Takeaways:

• Why most teams start conversations "in the middle"—and how to get the full story
• The six essential questions that uncover what people really mean
• How leaders can earn credibility through understanding, not force
• A real example of listening tools solving a high-stakes crisis

By the end, you'll see how shining a light on the whole story changes the way people relate, communicate, and lead.

What if everything you've been taught about listening is wrong? In this powerful episode, Christine Miles—therapist turned executive coach and creator of The Listening Path—reveals how a childhood shaped by her mother's hidden pain taught her the deeper truth about human connection. She shares the emotional story behind her life's work and breaks down the three steps that transform listening from a passive habit into a leadership superpower.

You'll learn why most people start their stories in the middle, why "I understand" almost never communicates understanding, and how shining a light on someone's experience can change the way you lead, parent, and connect.

In this episode, Christine breaks down:

• The emotional moment that revealed the high cost of not listening
• Why only 2% of people have formal listening training
• The 3-step Listening Path that helps teams communicate with clarity
• How to uncover insights people can't articulate themselves
• Why real listening isn't silence — it's direction

If you want to build stronger teams, deeper relationships, and a more aligned culture, this conversation will change how you communicate forever.