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  • Why You Feel Like You Don’t Matter (And How to Rebuild Purpose) with John Miles
    If you’ve ever felt stuck, hollow, or like you’re doing “all the right things” but still feel disconnected… this episode is for you.
    On this episode of The Self-Leadership Lab, Bobby sits down with John Miles (Navy veteran, former senior executive, founder of Passion Struck) to unpack a crisis that’s quietly growing: the feeling that you don’t matter.
    John shares the hidden roots of the “mattering gap,” why performance-based identity leaves people empty, and how to rebuild your life brick by brick with intentional micro-actions—without needing a dramatic “burn it all down” moment.
    What we cover
    • Why so many people feel sad, hopeless, or like they don’t belong
    • The two childhood patterns that create adult “hollowness” (silence vs. performance)
    • Self-Discrepancy Theory: the you you are vs. the you you “should” be vs. the you you could be
    • How to recognize you’re stuck (before you hit rock bottom)
    • The “pinball life” vs. deliberate living (system 1 vs. system 2 thinking)
    • John’s “stool” analogy: the 5 supports that get out of balance (work, physical, mental, emotional, relationships)
    • Why change is rarely a light switch and how to rebuild with micro-steps
    • Visionary Arsonist: how we burn down the very life we say we want
    • Action beats overthinking: micro-actions, momentum, and the psychology of progress
    • The Being Turtle Effect: long-term aspiration + daily execution (big vision + 24-hour actions)
    • Mattering Audit: if titles/achievements disappeared today… who’s still standing with you?
    • Mosquito Audit: identifying the “bloodsuckers” draining your significance and energy
    • Why mattering is a biological necessity, especially for kids
    • John’s mission to plant intrinsic worth early with his children’s book “You Matter, Luma” and his upcoming work on The Mattering Effect
    Take this into your week
    If you’re feeling stuck, start here:
    1. Name it: “I’m stuck.”
    2. Identify your biggest “stuck point” (fear, trauma, habits, relationships, environment).
    3. Choose one micro-action today that aligns with the life you could live.
    Because you don’t rebuild your life overnight; you rebuild it brick by brick.
    About John Miles
    John Miles is a Navy veteran, entrepreneur, and founder of Passion Struck, a human performance company and media platform focused on intentional behavior change.
    Connect with John
    • Passion Struck (book + podcast + platform): https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-podcast/
    • You Matter, Luma (children’s book): https://www.amazon.com/You-Matter-Luma-John-Miles/dp/163698875X
    • WebSite: https://johnrmiles.com/
    • Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmileshumanperformanceexpert/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles/
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTLdXATpxf8LP3riC0_mkKw
    Connect with Bobby
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbAUhnH37eodhRKlVu7B--g
    • Instagram: @theselfleadershiplab
    • LinkedIn: ⁠https://linkedin.com/in/dr-bobby-shelton-dsl-pmp-acc-124502b⁠
    • Podcast: The Self-Leadership Lab (Available on Apple, YouTube, or Spotify)
    • Website: ⁠www.battlecatcoaching.com⁠
    • Book: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FT68RCB1⁠
    • Substack: https://bobbyshelton.substack.com/
    Want to be a guest on The Self-Leadership Lab?
    Send Bobby Shelton a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17641667851977069fa15a161
    #selfleadership #Purpose #Mindset #JohnMiles #BobbyShelton #TheSelf-LeadershipLab #PodMatch
    50 min
  • The Brutal Truth About Weight Loss, Discipline & “Prison Without Bars” with Vinnie Tortorich
    Are you living in a prison without bars?
    For years, I was.
    In this episode of The Self-Leadership Lab, I sit down with Vinnie Tortorich, founder of No Sugar No Grains and host of Fitness Confidential to talk about:
    • Why most people regain 100+ pounds
    • Why New Year’s resolutions fail by mid-January
    • The fear of success nobody talks about
    • Why motivation is overrated
    • The identity shift required to change your life
    Vinnie doesn’t believe you need motivation.
    He believes you need ownership.
    We talk about the uncomfortable truth behind weight loss… why people sabotage themselves… why society pushes sugar everywhere… and why no one is coming to save you.
    If you’ve ever said:
    “I’ll start on Monday.”
    “I just need more motivation.”
    “It’s not that bad.”
    This conversation is for you.
    Because here’s the reality:
    You can’t out-exercise a bad diet.
    You can’t lie to your liver.
    And you can’t lead others if you won’t lead yourself.
    But you CAN unlock the prison.
    And it starts today.
    Timestamps
    00:00 – Are You Living in a Prison Without Bars?
    03:45 – Why People Regain 100+ Pounds
    08:20 – The White-Knuckle Diet Problem
    14:15 – Fear of Success vs Fear of Failure
    20:30 – Identity Shift: Fake It Till You Make It
    29:40 – Why Society Makes It Hard to Be Healthy
    38:10 – Why Most New Year’s Goals Fail
    45:50 – The Uncomfortable Truth About Change
    54:20 – Why People Try to Sabotage Your Progress
    1:02:00 – Self-Leadership & Personal Responsibility
    1:10:30 – Vinnie on Legacy & Helping Others
    Who This Is For
    • Leaders who struggle with personal discipline
    • Entrepreneurs who say they “don’t have time”
    • Anyone tired of restarting their health journey
    • Anyone ready to stop making excuses
    Resources Mentioned
    • Fitness Confidential by Vinnie Tortorich
    • Vinnie’s Podcast: Fitness Confidential
    • NSNG (No Sugar No Grains)
    • Pure Vitamin Club
    Visit: https://vinnietortorich.com
    If This Hit Home
    Like the video
    Subscribe for more self-leadership conversations
    Comment: “I’m unlocking the prison.”
    Final Thought
    You don’t have to live in a prison without bars.
    But you do have to unlock it yourself.
    No one is coming.
    #weightlossjourney
    #SelfLeadership
    #PersonalResponsibility
    #VinnieTortorich
    #BobbyShelton
    #TheSelf-LeadershipLab
    1 hr 11 min
  • Leadership Communication Secrets That Build Trust & Culture with Joe Wyrwas
    What separates average managers from transformational leaders?
    In this episode of Self-Leadership Lab, I sit down with leadership coach and engineering executive Joe Wyrwas to unpack the real drivers behind effective leadership: communication, ownership, culture, and consistent action.
    Joe shares his remarkable journey from a quiet high school student discovering leadership, to running a 15-person software development team just two years out of college, to becoming Vice President at a growing engineering firm.
    But this conversation goes deeper than titles and promotions.
    We explore:
    • Why over-communicating up, across, and down builds trust
    • The leadership mistake that destroys culture silently
    • How to align company goals with individual “why”
    • Why leaders must own failures and share wins
    • The power of small, consistent action over big motivational moments
    • How showing up daily beats chasing big, flashy results
    • What skydiving teaches about fear, growth, and leadership
    Joe breaks down practical leadership communication tactics you can implement immediately. Whether you're leading a team, building a business, or simply trying to lead yourself better.
    If you’re a manager, executive, entrepreneur, or aspiring leader this episode is for you.
    Key Leadership Lessons from This Episode
    ✔ Ownership builds trust
    ✔ Culture is built daily — not declared quarterly
    ✔ Communication is rocket fuel for leadership
    ✔ Motivation fades — systems create momentum
    ✔ Showing up consistently beats waiting for inspiration
    About Joe Wyrwas
    Joe is a leadership coach and Vice President at Anthem Engineering. With a background in software development and organizational growth, Joe helps leaders build cultures rooted in ownership, clarity, and purpose.
    Connect with Joe:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-wyrwas/
    Website: www.WyserWithJoe.com
    Instagram: @wyserwithjoe
    About The Self-Leadership Lab
    Self-Leadership Lab is where we explore personal growth, leadership, mindset, discipline, and the internal work required to lead others well.
    If you’re committed to becoming stronger in wisdom, stature, and impact…you’re in the right place.
    Bobby’s Resources & Links
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbAUhnH37eodhRKlVu7B--g
    Instagram: @theselfleadershiplab
    LinkedIn: ⁠https://linkedin.com/in/dr-bobby-shelton-dsl-pmp-acc-124502b⁠
    Podcast: The Self-Leadership Lab (Available on Apple, YouTube, or Spotify)
    Website: ⁠www.battlecatcoaching.com⁠
    Book: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FT68RCB1⁠
    Substack: https://bobbyshelton.substack.com/
    Want to be a guest on The Self-Leadership Lab?
    Send Bobby Shelton a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17641667851977069fa15a161
    #communication #hearing #Leadership #LeadershipCommunication #OrganizationalCulture #PodMatch #TheSelf-LeadershipLab #BobbyShelton
    50 min
  • Servant Leadership Isn’t Weak; It’s Powerful with Kevin Wayne Johnson
    What if the real key to leadership isn’t authority… but service?
    In this episode of The Self-Leadership Lab, Bobby sits down with leadership expert and author Kevin Wayne Johnson to unpack what it truly means to lead with a servant’s heart.
    Servant leadership has been talked about since the 1970s but is often misunderstood. Kevin breaks down why it’s not weakness, not passivity, and not “soft leadership.” Instead, it’s the most powerful way to build trust, develop people, and create lasting impact.
    If you lead a team, or aspire to, this conversation will challenge and sharpen you.
    What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
    • The true definition of servant leadership (and what most people get wrong)
    • The 3 silent questions every employee is asking their leader
    • Why leadership must align the mind and the heart
    • How to build trust without mandating or threatening
    • Why meetings are a hidden opportunity for leadership culture
    • The danger of promoting smart people who don’t like leading people
    • How to build confidence in your team without lowering standards
    • Why the human resource is the most valuable resource in any organization
    Key Takeaways
    “If you have to remind people that you’re the boss… you may not actually be the boss.”
    Servant leadership means:
    • Seeing people as people - not just workers.
    • Helping others tap into their potential.
    • Giving feedback to develop, not diminish.
    • Modeling the behavior you expect.
    • Leading with authenticity, not performance.
    Leadership isn’t about doing the work anymore.
    It’s about developing the people who do the work.
    About Kevin Wayne Johnson
    Kevin is:
    • Founder of The Johnson Leadership Group
    • Former federal executive with 34 years of leadership experience
    • Author of the Leadership With a Servant’s Heart book series
    • Currently on a 25-city national book tour
    Learn more: https://thejohnsonleadershipgroup.com
    Reflection for Leaders
    Before you ask for performance…
    Ask yourself:
    • Do my people feel seen?
    • Do they feel valued?
    • Do they believe I care?
    Leadership begins with self-leadership and expands outward through service.
    Grab the Book
    Leadership With a Servant’s Heart
    Available everywhere books are sold (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart, Target, Books-A-Million, Audible).
    Subscribe to The Self-Leadership Lab
    If you want practical conversations that sharpen your leadership, discipline, and character — subscribe and turn on notifications. New conversations every week.
    Join the Conversation
    What’s one way you can serve your team better this week? Drop it in the comments.
    Want to be a guest on The Self-Leadership Lab?
    Send Bobby a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17641667851977069fa15a161
    #Leadership
    #ServantLeadership
    #SelfLeadership
    #LeadershipDevelopment
    #EmotionalIntelligence
    #PersonalGrowth
    #TeamBuilding
    #BobbyShelton
    #TheSelfLeadershipLab
    #PodMatch
    45 min
  • Stop Letting Others Write Your Story with Blake Cooper Griffin
    Most people drift into a life shaped by expectations, fear, and outside influence.
    In this conversation, I sit down with Blake Cooper Griffin, author of The Story of You, to unpack how identity, narrative, and personal ownership shape the direction of your life.
    If you’ve ever felt stuck, misaligned, or unsure whether you’re building something meaningful; this episode is for you.
    We explore:
    • Why most people unconsciously adopt someone else’s story
    • How identity drives behavior more than motivation ever will
    • The difference between drifting and deciding
    • Practical steps to reclaim authorship over your life
    This conversation goes beyond surface-level self-help. It’s about self-leadership. It’s about intentional living. It’s about deciding who you are and living it on purpose.
    If you're serious about growth, discipline, and becoming the person, you’re meant to be, this episode will challenge you in the right way.
    Pre-order Blake’s book at: https://www.blakecoopergriffin.com/ The books is also available everywhere where fine books are sold.
    Welcome to the Self-Leadership Lab. A place where we test ideas, build discipline, and pursue meaningful growth.
    Let me know in the comments:What story are you currently living?
    #Self-Leadership #PersonalGrowth #Identity #Purpose #Mindset #BlakeCooperGriffin #BobbyShelton #TheSelf-LeadershipLab # PodMatch
    Want to be a guest on The Self-Leadership Lab?
    Send Bobby Shelton a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17641667851977069fa15a161
    1 hr 2 min
  • Why New Leaders Fail (It’s Not the KPIs) - Hidden Metrics with Nora Bouchard
    Are you a newly promoted leader who feels unprepared for what leadership actually requires?
    Most new leaders think success is about hitting KPIs, driving performance, and proving competence. But what if the real work of leadership has nothing to do with metrics on a dashboard and everything to do with the metrics you never show anyone?
    In this episode of Self-Leadership Lab, I sit down with executive coach and author Nora Bouchard to discuss her powerful concept of Hidden Metrics; the private standards we set for ourselves that shape how we lead, connect, and grow.
    We explore:
    • Why technical high-performers struggle when promoted
    • The difference between your team and your squad
    • The three core fears that drive toxic leadership
    • Why presentation problems are often confidence problems
    • How hidden metrics create authentic, sustainable leadership growth
    • The danger of chasing KPIs while neglecting self-leadership
    • Why connection, not competence, often determines promotion
    Nora shares powerful real-world coaching stories, including:
    • A VP terrified of presenting to executives
    • A top performer who couldn’t get promoted because “no one really knew her”
    • A sales leader who secretly mentored others against her boss’s direction
    This conversation goes to the heart of what we talk about on this show: If you don’t lead yourself first, you cannot effectively lead others.
    Hidden Metrics aren’t about abandoning performance.
    They’re about aligning performance with identity, values, and belief.
    If you’re stepping into leadership, or struggling in it, this episode will change how you measure success.
    About Nora Bouchard
    Nora Bouchard is an executive and leadership coach with decades of experience working with C-suite leaders and emerging managers. Her new book, Hidden Metrics: The Coach’s Secret to Success That Really Matters, releases soon.
    Pre-order and learn more:
    https://mnorabouchard.com/
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/mnorabouchard/
    Bobby’s Resources & Links
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbAUhnH37eodhRKlVu7B--g
    Instagram: @theselfleadershiplab
    LinkedIn: ⁠https://linkedin.com/in/dr-bobby-shelton-dsl-pmp-acc-124502b⁠
    Podcast: The Self-Leadership Lab (Available on Apple, YouTube, or Spotify)
    Website: ⁠www.battlecatcoaching.com⁠
    Book: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FT68RCB1⁠
    Substack: https://bobbyshelton.substack.com/
    Want to be a guest on The Self-Leadership Lab?
    Send Bobby Shelton a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17641667851977069fa15a161
    Key Takeaway
    Give yourself permission to work on what truly matters — even if no one else sees it.
    Self-leadership, leadership, metrics, hidden metrics, self-improvement, Bobby Shelton, The Self-Leadership Lab, Nora Bouchard
    43 min
  • The Hidden Reason Leaders Fail at Change (It’s Not What You Think) with Dr. Lisa Riegel
    Do you ever wonder how your brain influences the way you lead?
    In this episode of Self-Leadership Lab, I sit down with Dr. Lisa Riegel to unpack a powerful truth: leadership isn’t just strategy and metrics it’s neuroscience, behavior, and human connection.
    We explore how understanding the brain can transform your leadership from aspirational to operational.
    Dr. Riegel introduces her 8 C Commitment Framework, a practical model that helps leaders build real culture, create clarity, engage teams, and sustain change.
    We dig into:
    • Why culture is action and not slogans
    • The difference between managing outcomes and leading humans
    • How clarity, coherence, and cadence drive change
    • The hidden fear behind resistance
    • Why celebration builds collective efficacy
    • The “guardrail” model of leadership autonomy
    • How self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-control shape effective leaders
    We also go deep on something I care about deeply: self-leadership.
    If you can’t regulate your own brain (your triggers, fears, and reactions), you can’t effectively lead others. Understanding your limbic system, your subconscious filters, and your stress responses isn’t soft leadership. It’s foundational leadership.
    This conversation will challenge the way you think about:
    • Change management
    • Team resistance
    • Workplace meetings
    • Accountability
    • Communication
    • Emotional safety
    If you’ve ever said, “My team just resists change,” this episode may reframe everything.
    Dr. Lisa Riegel’s Book: Aspirations to Operations
    Available on Amazon: Aspirations to Operations: A leader’s guide to making transformative change stick: Riegel Ph.D., Lisa A: 9798244113167: Amazon.com: Books
    Learn how to translate vision into actionable leadership through brain-based strategies.
    Key Takeaway
    Leadership is biology + behavior + context.
    If you want a stronger culture, better engagement, and real performance gains, it starts with self-awareness. From there, you regulate. From there, you lead.
    Connect with Dr. Lisa Riegel
    www.lisariegel.com
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisariegel/
    www.epinstitute.net
    Bobby’s Resources & Links
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbAUhnH37eodhRKlVu7B--g
    Instagram: @theselfleadershiplab
    LinkedIn: ⁠https://linkedin.com/in/dr-bobby-shelton-dsl-pmp-acc-124502b⁠
    Podcast: The Self-Leadership Lab (Available on Apple, YouTube, or Spotify)
    Website: ⁠www.battlecatcoaching.com⁠
    Book: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FT68RCB1⁠
    Substack: https://bobbyshelton.substack.com/
    Want to be a guest on The Self-Leadership Lab?
    Send Bobby Shelton a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17641667851977069fa15a161
    #Leadership, #Neuroscience #self-leadership #BobbyShelton #TheSelf-Leadership Lab
    50 min
  • You’re Not Lazy; You’re Missing This One Thing
    Ever feel busy all day… but go to bed wondering what you accomplished?
    That’s not a work ethic problem.
    It’s a clarity problem.
    In this episode of Self-Leadership Lab, Bobby sits down with David Prosper (“The Clarity Guy”) to break down why most people feel stuck and why waiting for clarity is keeping them there.
    Clarity isn’t a vision.
    It isn’t motivation.
    It isn’t confidence.
    Clarity is the next right step. And once you understand that everything changes.
    KEEP WATCHING IF YOU:
    • Feel overwhelmed but can’t explain why
    • Are “doing a lot” but not moving forward
    • Keep waiting to feel ready before acting
    • Want progress without overthinking your life
    WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
    • Why clarity comes after action, not before
    • The hidden reason people stay stuck
    • How to move forward even when you feel unsure
    • The Clarity Cycle that explains where you are right now
    • Why systems beat motivation every time
    “Clarity isn’t knowing the whole path—it’s taking the next right step.”
    Like, subscribe, and comment below:
    What’s your next right step?
    ABOUT DAVID PROSPER
    David B. Prosper is the founder of The Clarity Brand AI and author of Finding Clarity: Your Guide to Peace, Purpose & Prosperity. Known as “The Clarity Guy,” he helps leaders and achievers break the Default Loop™—the cycle of constant busyness and hidden overwhelm. David gives audiences simple, transformative frameworks to regain peace, clarify purpose, and live by design.
    Connect with David: https://davidbprosper.com/
    Bobby’s Resources & Links
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbAUhnH37eodhRKlVu7B--g
    Instagram: @theselfleadershiplab
    LinkedIn: ⁠https://linkedin.com/in/dr-bobby-shelton-dsl-pmp-acc-124502b⁠
    Podcast: The Self-Leadership Lab (Available on Apple, YouTube, or Spotify)
    Website: ⁠www.battlecatcoaching.com⁠
    Book: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FT68RCB1⁠
    Substack: https://bobbyshelton.substack.com/
    Want to be a guest on The Self-Leadership Lab?
    Send Bobby Shelton a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17641667851977069fa15a161
    #clarity, #DavidPropser, #BobbyShelton, #self-leadership, #TheSelf-Leadership Lab, #PodMatch
    51 min
  • Why Successful Leaders Feel Empty (Leadership from Within) with Dr. Greg Woodard
    Most leaders don’t burn out from doing too much. They burn out because they stop leading themselves.
    What if the reason so many leaders feel burned out, disconnected, or empty isn’t a lack of skill but a lack of inner leadership?
    In this episode of Self-Leadership Lab, Bobby sits down with Dr. Greg Woodard, author of Leadership from Within, to explore why true leadership starts on the inside and how neglecting your inner life eventually undermines your effectiveness on the outside.
    Drawing from 22 years of military service, chaplaincy in high-stress environments, and deep spiritual formation, Greg breaks down why leaders who focus only on external success often find themselves exhausted, isolated, and unfulfilled.
    This conversation goes beyond tactics and titles. It’s about character, soul care, and sustainable leadership.
    What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
    • Why leadership always starts with self-leadership
    • The hidden danger of letting success outpace character
    • Why burnout is often a misalignment problem, not a workload problem
    • The difference between human doing and human being
    • How unprocessed emotions quietly sabotage leadership decisions
    • Why physical health is not personal; it’s a leadership responsibility
    • How purpose and calling unfold over time, not overnight
    • Why isolation increases as leaders rise and how to counter it
    • The power of a “personal board of directors” for honest self-reflection
    The Four Rhythms of Leadership from Within:
    Greg introduces four essential rhythms every leader must tend if they want to flourish personally and professionally:
    1. Relational Rhythm -Why leadership is a team sport and why leaders must invite truth-tellers into their lives
    2. Spiritual Rhythm - How faith, hope, and inner grounding sustain leaders through hardship
    3. Emotional Rhythm - Why unprocessed emotions don’t disappear—they resurface later
    4. Physical Rhythm - How sleep, movement, and physical health directly impact leadership effectiveness
    Takeaway:
    Flourishing as a leader is possible but only when leadership is rooted in intentional, sustainable inner rhythms.
    If you’ve ever felt successful on the outside but empty on the inside, this episode will give you language, clarity, and practical starting points to begin leading yourself from within.
    About the Guest:
    Greg Woodard is a retired Navy chaplain and the author of Leadership from Within. His work focuses on helping leaders build sustainable inner lives that support long-term impact, integrity, and well-being.
    Learn more and find Greg’s book at: www.gregwoodard.com
    If this conversation helped you rethink your inner voice, hit Subscribe and turn on notifications. New episodes every week to help you lead yourself better.
    Want to be a guest on The Self-Leadership Lab?
    Send Bobby Shelton a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17641667851977069fa15a161
    leadership burnout, self-leadership, leadership from within, burnout prevention, emotional intelligence leadership, faith and leadership, spiritual leadership, leadership development, mental health for leaders, leading yourself, leadership habits, character-based leadership, leadership podcast, Christian leadership, purpose and burnout, Bobby Shelton, Greg Woodard, PodMatch
    1 hr 2 min
  • Stewardship Saved My Life (It’s Not About Money) with Scott Maderer
    Most people think stewardship is about money.
    In this episode, you’ll discover why stewardship might be the key to self-leadership, mental health, and purpose-driven living.
    In this powerful episode of Self-Leadership Lab, Bobby sits down with stewardship coach Scott Maderer to unpack a concept that’s often misunderstood and rarely discussed honestly.
    Scott shares his personal journey from educator to corporate executive, through financial stress, suicidal ideation, and marital strain and how discovering true stewardship changed everything.
    Together, they explore:
    • Why stewardship is not about money
    • How unmanaged finances silently destroy mental health
    • The connection between stewardship and self-leadership
    • Why most people burn out when trying to change their lives
    • How small, consistent actions rebuild belief
    • The difference between ownership vs. stewardship
    • Why your life is a filmstrip, not a snapshot
    • How to invest in yourself so you can truly serve others
    This episode is for leaders, men of faith, and anyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward.
    Key Topics Covered
    • Stewardship explained (time, talent, and treasure)
    • Financial stress and male mental health
    • Faith-based leadership without guilt or shame
    • Self-leadership habits that actually last
    • Accountability, belief loops, and sustainable change
    • Why “fixing everything at once” never works
    If this episode helped you, like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs it.
    Drop a comment: What does stewardship mean to you?
    Connect with Scott
    Website: https://inspiredstewardship.com/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/csmaderer/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stewardcoach/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InspiredStewardship
    Pinterest: https://ph.pinterest.com/stewardcoach/
    Connect with Bobby
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbAUhnH37eodhRKlVu7B--g
    • Instagram: @theselfleadershiplab
    • LinkedIn: ⁠https://linkedin.com/in/dr-bobby-shelton-dsl-pmp-acc-124502b⁠
    • Podcast: The Self-Leadership Lab (Available on Apple, YouTube, or Spotify)
    • Website: ⁠www.battlecatcoaching.com⁠
    • Book: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FT68RCB1⁠
    • Substack: https://bobbyshelton.substack.com/
    If this conversation helped you rethink your inner voice, hit Subscribe and turn on notifications. New episodes every week to help you lead yourself better.
    Want to be a guest on The Self-Leadership Lab?
    Send Bobby Shelton a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17641667851977069fa15a161
    stewardship, stewardship mindset, Christian stewardship, biblical stewardship, time talent treasure, Self-Leadership, leadership, faith, hope, Scott Maderer, Bobby Shelton, The Self-Leadership Lab, PodMatch
    57 min

About The Self-Leadership Lab

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The Self-Leadership Lab is where purpose, discipline, and personal mastery get broken down, tested, and rebuilt. Hosted by author and coach Bobby Shelton, this podcast explores the real work of leading yourself before you lead anyone else. Each episode dives into the practices, psychology, and “inner lab work” behind self-awareness, self-discipline, and meaningful growth.