(348) Perseverance: How To Build Rock Solid Perseverance In this episode, we dive into perseverance, and grit. ✨ What’s Inside This Episode: Core principles of grit & perseverance. 💫 About Katie Stoddart: Katie is the founder of The Focus Bee, an international high-performance coach, speaker, author, and host of The Focus Bee Show. She supports founders, CEOs, and high achievers to reach and sustain peak performance through focus, leadership, emotional regulation, and alignme...

(347) Toxic Productivity: What I Wished I’d Understood Sooner About Productivity In this episode, we dive into the truth behind toxic productivity: the endless chase to optimise every minute, be efficient at all times, and measure your worth through output. You’ll discover why this mindset leads to burnout, disconnection, and unhappiness and how to replace it with a calm, conscious approach that actually makes you more effective. Learn how to balance doing with being, reconnect with you...

(346) How To Master Deep Focus: Eliminate Distractions & Be in Flow In this episode, we dive into how to truly focus in today’s distracted world when your phone, emails, and endless tabs constantly fight for your attention. You’ll learn the real skills behind deep focus: how to train your mind to single-task, build clarity around what matters most, and enter that powerful state of flow where work feels effortless. Discover how energy, clarity, and simplicity come together to help you sto...

(345) Stephanie Chung: From Private Jets to BoardRooms, The Art of Leading With Curiosity Stephanie Chung, transformational expert, commercial strategist, and leadership coach, shares her insights on how to lead people who are not like you. As the first African American to lead a major private aviation company, Stephanie offers real-world lessons on modern leadership, diversity, and curiosity as the foundation for connection. We explore why empathy alone isn’t enough, how curiosity drives inc...

(344) How To Stop Relying on Willpower: Self-Discipline Made Easy! In this episode, we unpack the real secret behind lasting success: self-discipline. You’ll learn how to stop depending on fleeting willpower and instead create habits, standards, and systems that make consistency effortless. Discover how to start small, rebuild self-trust, and align your identity with the person you want to become. By the end, you’ll know exactly how to stay consistent even when motivation disappears — and why...

(343) How To Grow Your Grit & Perseverance?! In this episode, we unpack the science of grit: the powerful mix of passion and perseverance that outperforms talent every time. You’ll learn how to build true resilience, develop deep commitment to what matters most, and create unstoppable momentum toward your goals. By the end, you’ll know how to cultivate grit from the inside out — and keep showing up even when motivation fades. ✨ What’s Inside This Episode: ⏳ 00:00 – What Is Grit? How...

Have you ever tried to reinvent yourself, only to slip back into old patterns? In this episode, we uncover why most change doesn’t last and what actually makes transformation stick. You’ll discover why identity is the foundation of success and how internal shifts create external results. I’ll walk you through seven powerful steps to reshape your beliefs, habits, and actions. By the end, you’ll know exactly how to reinvent yourself, and make it last. ✨ What’s In...

(336) Neri Karra Sillaman: Pioneers, the secret of business longevity. In this episode, Neri Karra Sillaman shares powerful insights from her journey as a refugee-turned-entrepreneur, academic, and author. We explore what true business longevity means, why impact outweighs profit, and how “luck” is something we can actually create. ✨ What’s Inside This Episode: ⏳ 00:00 – Introducing Neri Karra Sillaman: Refugee, Entrepreneur & Author of Pioneers 🤯 01:21 – Rethinking Longevi...

(340) Hack The Brain to Do Hard Things In this episode, we share a five-step process to overcome resistance and finally take action on the hard things that move your life and business forward. You’ll learn how to master resistance, use dopamine to your advantage, and shift your mindset so challenges feel more like opportunities for growth. From breaking big goals into tiny steps to reframing discomfort as a sign of progress, these practical strategies help you stay consistent without burning ...

(339) The Courage Cycle: Training the Brain To Hack Fear In this episode, we look into how courage works like a muscle you can strengthen through consistent action. We explain the link between proactivity, small bold steps, and building self-trust, as well as the confidence & courage cycle that fuels progress. ✨ What’s Inside This Episode: 💪 00:00 How to Be Bold and Courageous 📈 00:27 Proactivity: Taking Ownership and Initiative 🚀 01:19 Start Small to Build Courage 🔄 01:...

(338) Why High Achievers Burnout, and How To Prevent it In this episode, we reveal why high achievers are especially prone to burnout and how to stop it before it takes over. Based on Chris Bailey’s How to Calm Your Mind, we explain the burnout equation, six contributing factors, and how to recognize early warning signs ✨ What’s Inside This Episode: 🔥 00:00 Introduction, Why High Achievers Risk Burnout 🧮 01:26 The Burnout Equation, Exhaustion, Cynicism, Unproductivity ✨ 03:14 Oppo...

(337) How To Build Unshakable Confidence In this episode, we debunk the myth that confidence is innate. We explain that true confidence is built through consistent, small actions and self-trust, not quick fixes or affirmations. By sharing personal stories, we illustrate how stepping outside your comfort zone, tracking progress, and embracing discomfort are key to developing unshakable confidence. ✨ What’s Inside This Episode: 🎙️ 00:03 – Introduction & Common Misconceptions Abo...

(336) Oliver Burkeman: How To Live Fully, with 4000 Weeks and Meditation for Mortals In this podcast episode, Oliver Burkeman joins to discuss themes from his books Four Thousand Weeks and Meditation for Mortals. Together, we dive into how embracing human limitations, trusting intuition, and practicing self-compassion can lead to more meaningful work and a richer life. The conversation challenges rigid productivity mindsets, focuses on the value of balancing structure with spontan...

(335) How To Become Invicible: The Ultimate Resilience ToolKit In this episode, we dive into what it truly means to be invincible by breaking down three common myths about resilience and revealing four essential pillars that help you bounce back from challenges. I share personal experiences of navigating setbacks as a highly sensitive person with a strong high achiever drive, offering practical ways to strengthen yourself physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally so you can face l...

(334) How To Beat Your 9 Saboteurs In this solo podcast episode, we explore ‘Shirzad Chamine’s Positive Intelligence framework’, detailing the “nine saboteurs”: overused strengths that undermine fulfillment and success. Each saboteur, from the Avoider to the Victim, is explained with practical tips for overcoming their influence. This episode emphasizes self-awareness, compassion, and curiosity as essential tools for transformation. ✨ What’s Inside This Episode: 🎯 00:00 – Introduc...

(333) The Real Power of Letting Go In this episode, we explore the transformative practice of “letting go,” inspired by David Hawkins’ book “Letting Go”. We explain how unprocessed emotions accumulate as energy in the body, impacting well-being, and share a simple technique for noticing, accepting, and releasing emotions as physical sensations. We highlight the emotional and physical benefits of this practice, reference similar teachings by Michael Singer. CHAPTERS 🎙️ 00:0...

(332) Why Motivation AND Discipline are not enough: Thought – Action Diffusion Theory In this episode, I share how to use thought-action diffusion to boost motivation ✨ What’s Inside This Episode: 🎙️ 00:01 – Introduction to Motivation & Episode Overview ⚖️ 01:00 – The Pain-Pleasure Principle & Intrinsic Motivation 🔄 02:03 – Momentum and Motivation Fluctuations 💪 03:02 – Limits of Self-Discipline 🧠 04:03 – Introducing Thought-Action Diffusion 🔍 05:15 – How...

(328) Aslak De Silva: The Blackbelt in Leadership for CEOs In this podcast episode, a seasoned business leader and martial arts practitioner shares how principles from martial arts—such as discipline, presence, and resilience—translate into effective leadership. Through personal stories, he discusses the importance of clear goal-setting, consistent routines, and managing stress. The conversation explores the value of psychological safety, social support, and mental preparation in ...

(330) The Productivity Illusion: The ONE thing missing from all productivity advice In this episode, I share the one productivity aspect that is always missing in all productivity content. ✨ What’s Inside This Episode: 🎭 00:02 – The Illusion of Productivity 🧩 01:05 – The Missing Piece: The 'What' 🔁 02:09 – No Magic Formula: Trial and Error 🎯 03:04 – The Challenge of Choosing Tasks ⏳ 03:57 – Urgency vs. Importance 📊 04:51 – Tracking and Reviewing Deep Work 🗓️ 05:50 – Monthly and We...

(329) The Greatest Hack to Just Start When You Are Feeling Stuck! In this episode, I share the greatest hack for getting started when you are feeling stuck, so that you can gain that momentum to kick off any project you have meaning to do for years! ✨ What’s Inside This Episode: 🌀 00:00 - Feeling Stuck and Common Advice 🧱 01:04 - Chronic Suffering and Inaction 🔥 02:23 - Turning Chronic Pain into Motivation 🔮 03:40 - The Five-Year Visualization Hack ⚖️ 04:58 - Bal...