Did you know that staying within your comfort zone can actually prevent you from reaching your full potential? "You never change your life until you step out of your comfort zone. Change begins at the end of your comfort zone." This quote by Roy Bennett is a powerful reminder of the importance of confronting our fears.

In this latest episode, I delve into how our comfort zones, although seemingly protective, can lead to stagnation and missed opportunities. It's crucial to identify what’s holding you back—whether it's fear of the unknown or anxiety about change—and take proactive steps toward growth. Reflecting on and understanding these fears can be the first step to breaking free.

Stepping outside your comfort zone is where real growth happens, and your dream life is waiting on the other side of fear. If today’s episode resonated with you and you’re ready to start making real changes, my book Balance Breakthrough is the perfect place to start. It’s packed with practical steps to help you move past burnout, reclaim your time, and build the life you truly want. Grab your copy today and take that first step toward your breakthrough!

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Have you ever taken a moment to look back at your old journal entries or photographs? Reflecting on the past can reveal just how far we've come.

Reflecting on our past isn't just about acknowledging achievements—it's also about accepting our imperfections and practicing self-compassion.

Talking with friends and family about shared reflections can reveal insights that enrich our understanding.

In this podcast episode, I shared how revisiting my earlier work highlighted my growth and evolution.

We often forget to celebrate our progress, fixating instead on future goals. Let's take a moment to acknowledge our milestones and learn from our journey.

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In this episode of the Best D Life podcast, I interview self-concept coach Lani Buess about the power of identity work in personal development. Lani shares her journey overcoming social anxiety and explains how shifting self-beliefs -rather than just behaviors -leads to lasting change. We discuss overcoming imposter syndrome, building authentic confidence, and balancing internal and external validation. Lani offers practical insights and resources, and encourages listeners to reflect on their values and embrace support, reinforcing the podcast’s mission of empowerment and connection.

Lani Buess is a Self-Concept Coach and owns Uplevel with Lani. She works in the area of identity, or the beliefs and ideas we have about ourselves. Lots of people work in the area of behaviors - quitting smoking, losing weight, etc - but changing behavior doesn't necessarily change the way you think about yourself. She felt this was a missing gap in the personal development industry that she wanted to address. Today, she works with high-achieving executives, entrepreneurs, and sales leaders to close the identity gaps that quietly undermine decision-making, stall growth, and cost millions. This isn’t therapy. It’s not mindset coaching. It’s identity architecture, the work that transforms hesitation into decisive leadership in the moments that define careers and shape markets. Her clients don’t just perform better under pressure. They accelerate decision-making, shorten sales cycles, close bigger deals, land promotions, lead major transitions, surpass financial glass ceilings, and step into the kind of strategic influence that drives growth. That’s the difference between chance outcomes and engineered success.

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