What Changed? with Dwayne Smith

You know what you need to do, so why can't you make yourself do it?

In this episode, I speak with Jennie Hays, an Execution Block Specialist, about the hidden patterns behind procrastination, perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and feeling stuck.

Jennie helped me understand why capable people can still struggle to take action, even when they have the knowledge, tools, and experience to move forward.

This conversation may help you see your own patterns with more compassion. You may not be lazy, incapable, or broken. You may simply be blocked.

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Jennie Hays: www.jenniehays.com

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AI is changing how we work, communicate, and lead. But as artificial intelligence becomes faster and easier to rely on, what happens to human connection?

In this episode of What Changed?, I sit down with Michael Neuendorff, an executive coach and team trainer, to explore why emotional intelligence may matter more than ever in an AI-driven workplace.

We talk about the tension between AI and human connection, why leaders may be tempted to use AI to script difficult conversations, and how that can weaken the very skills that help people build trust, handle conflict, and lead with empathy.

Michael also shares why emotional intelligence is not just a "soft skill," but a leadership advantage connected to employee engagement, recognition, feedback, and the way people feel at work.

This conversation is for anyone thinking about the future of work, leadership, communication, and what it means to stay human as technology keeps moving faster.

Because AI can help us move quicker. But it cannot replace the human work of connection.

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Michael Neuendorff: https://www.bayareaexecutivecoach.com/

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A lot of people want to become entrepreneurs because they know there's more for them, but fear, comfort and the security of a job keep them from starting.

Andrew Wildman knows what it means to choose a different path. He dropped out of high school, built his entrepreneurial instincts through music and several business ventures, and eventually created Bank Vodka, a Canadian luxury brand.

In this conversation, we talk about what aspiring entrepreneurs need to understand before they start, including risk, resilience, money, failure, crowded markets and the reality of building something without a perfect roadmap.

Andrew also shares the corporate experience that changed how he viewed security, why he believes there's still room for new businesses in saturated industries, and how every failed attempt helped prepare him for the brand he's building today.

This episode is for anyone thinking about starting a business, leaving a path they've outgrown or finally acting on the idea they keep putting off.

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Andrew Wildman: www.bankvodka.com

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Have you ever realized that your emotions were making your decisions before you did? In this episode of What Changed?, I explore emotional intelligence and self-leadership through one simple idea that's changed how I navigate fear, doubt, guilt, and overthinking: your mind is the vehicle, and your emotions are the passengers.

The goal isn't to stop feeling. It's to stop handing the wheel to emotions that were only meant to ride with you.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why fear often disguises itself as logic—and how to tell the difference.
• The exact moment an emotion stops being information and starts making your decisions.
• A simple "Passenger Check" that helps you respond with intention instead of reacting in the heat of the moment.
• Why one bad day, one setback, or one difficult conversation should never become your whole story.

If you've ever questioned yourself, talked yourself out of something meaningful, or let one emotional moment shape an entire decision, I think you'll recognize yourself in this conversation.

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Internal transformation begins when you stop waiting for your life to prove who you're becoming and start acting like that person now.

In this episode of What Changed?, I sit down with David Ray Fullmer, founder of Becoming Seven, for a conversation about identity, discipline, fulfillment, and the internal work required to become the person you know you're capable of becoming.

David brings energy, conviction, and lived experience to a conversation that speaks to anyone who feels there is more in them, but keeps running into the same resistance: excuses, comfort, fear, outside opinions, or waiting for the "right time" to begin.

We talk about the gap between achievement and fulfillment, why people can look successful but still feel misaligned, how comfort can quietly become the thing holding you back, and why not everyone will understand the version of you you're becoming.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why knowing what you want is not the same as becoming the person who can live it
• How "I'm good" can become the quiet excuse that delays your fulfillment
• Why other people may not understand your next chapter, and how to stop letting their doubt become your own
• How David's Becoming Seven framework helps people build intentional growth through mindset, gratitude, forgiveness, purpose, and daily rhythm

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David Fullmer: https://www.becomingseven.com

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Self-leadership often begins before you feel ready. In this episode, Sandy Rosenthal shares what changed when staying quiet no longer felt like an option.

After Hurricane Katrina, Sandy went from seeing herself as an ordinary citizen to founding Levees.org and challenging the public story around why New Orleans flooded. But this conversation is not just about levees, disaster, or advocacy. It is about the inner shift that happens when you know something is wrong, question whether you are the person to speak up, and realize action may have to start with you.

Sandy shares what it felt like to face self-doubt, public criticism, powerful institutions, and the pressure of carrying a message she never expected to lead. Through her story, we explore courage, evidence, community, composure, and what it takes to keep going when the work is bigger than you imagined.

In this episode, we explore:

• The exact moment Sandy realized no one else was coming, and why that changed how she saw herself
• Why self-doubt does not always mean you are wrong, sometimes it means the work matters
• How to stay calm, grounded, and effective when people try to make you defensive
• Why ordinary people can create real change when they stop waiting to feel qualified

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Sandy Rosenthal: https://sandyrosenthal.net/

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Reinvention often begins before you feel ready. The real shift happens when you stop waiting for permission and start trusting the clues your life has already been giving you.

In this episode of What Changed?, I sit down with Coach Jay Sargeant, author of Shift: The Gift of Reinvention and creator of The Shift Project, for a conversation about readiness, identity, credentials, and what it takes to become someone new before you have all the proof.

At 78, after seven careers, Jay brings a lifetime of stories about walking into rooms he was not "qualified" for on paper, recognizing when success no longer felt aligned, and learning that small moments can quietly change the direction of a life.

In this episode, we explore:

• The exact moment Jay realized success on paper still did not mean he was living in alignment
• Why waiting for credentials, confidence, or certainty can become a quiet way of staying the same
• How one unexpected meeting, one book, and 11 pages gave Jay a new direction
• Why "life leaves clues" and how to pay attention when something inside you knows it is time to move

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Coach Jay Sargeant: [email protected]

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What if the real reason we haven't started isn't because we're unprepared, but because we're afraid to be seen before we feel ready?

In this episode of What Changed?, I sit down with Grace Redman, author, entrepreneur, corporate success coach, and podcaster, for a conversation about perfectionism, fear of judgment, and the pressure to appear polished before we allow ourselves to try.

We talk about why being flawed in public feels so vulnerable, how other people's opinions can shape the way we move through the world, and what it takes to start before confidence shows up.

Grace shares her experience as a recovering perfectionist and how she learned to keep moving even when fear, self-doubt, and judgment were still present.

This conversation is for anyone who has delayed something they care about because they were afraid of how it would look, what people would think, or whether they would fail in front of others.

Sometimes the change is not becoming fearless.

Sometimes the change is letting yourself be seen anyway.

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Grace Redman: https://www.daretoachieve.com/

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What if the choices you avoid are still shaping your life?

In this episode of What Changed?, Dwayne is joined by Todd Allyn, founder of Sovereo, for a reflective conversation about decision-making, pressure, responsibility, and what happens when life forces you to pay attention.

Todd shares how difficult seasons can reveal the places where we've become the bottleneck in our own lives, and why better decisions often start with being more honest about who we are, what we value, and what we keep allowing.

This conversation explores fear, self-awareness, legacy, decision fatigue, and the quiet truth that not choosing is still a choice.

For anyone who has been waiting, overthinking, carrying too much, or wondering why life feels like it's moving without them, this episode is an invitation to see your choices more clearly and start choosing on purpose.

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Todd Allyn: www.sovereo.com

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I sit down with Lisa Woodruff, founder of Organize 365, to explore the connection between organization, overwhelm, and success. We talk about executive function, ADHD, household systems, and why getting organized is less about perfection and more about creating the capacity to move forward. If you've ever felt capable but stretched thin, this conversation will help you think differently about what organization really makes possible.

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Lisa Woodruff: http://organize365.com/

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