I’m taking a short break from publishing new episodes of Conversations That Grow, but it’s not goodbye.

This podcast has become a personal passion project, and I’m using this time to reset, record new conversations, and shape the next chapter with fresh intention.

If you’ve been listening, thank you. Truly!

And if you’d like to be a guest or know someone with a story to share about leadership, growth, or influence through conversation, I’d love to hear from you.

New episodes will be back soon.

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What if the critical voice telling you "you're not good enough" isn't actually yours? In this raw and transformative conversation, emotional mastery coach Lenora Edwards reveals how she discovered that her decades-long eating disorder and crippling self-doubt were driven by inherited voices from her past - not her authentic self. She shares her breakthrough moment in a dentist's chair that led to developing the SHIFT Protocol, a practical method for identifying whose voice is really speaking in your head and trading limiting thoughts for empowering ones. If you've ever struggled with imposter syndrome, emotional overwhelm, or feeling stuck despite your success, this episode offers a powerful roadmap for reclaiming control of your inner dialogue and, ultimately, your life.

• Why the limiting beliefs holding you back aren't actually "yours" and where they really come from
• The 5-step SHIFT Protocol for transforming negative thoughts in real-time
• How to distinguish between inherited shame voices and your authentic inner wisdom
• Why trading thoughts works better than trying to transform them completely
• The difference between confidence and certainty in leadership situations
• Practical strategies for setting boundaries without people-pleasing or emotional overwhelm

Guest Links:

• Lenora's Website: https://driventobebetter.com/
• Lenora's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenora-edwards-m-s-941b1452/

Conversations that Grow Ecosystem:

• Conversations that Grow Home: https://conversationsthatgrowpodcast.com/
• Podjunction: https://podjunction.com/

One conversation changed everything for Jim Carlough. Fresh out of college and newly elected to city council, he expected the usual political favours. Instead, he got life-changing advice that would shape his entire leadership philosophy. In this episode, Jim shares how a simple question asked every night for over 40 years became his compass through challenging business turnarounds, difficult decisions, and building high-performing teams. From transforming struggling sales teams to navigating integrity challenges in corporate America, Jim reveals why some pillars of leadership are simply non-negotiable.

Guest Links:

• Jim's Website: https://www.jimcarlough.com/
• Jim's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimcarlough/
• mPulse: https://mpulse.com/
• Jim's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Six-Pillars-Effective-Leadership-Roadmap/dp/B0DQWT93V7

Conversations that Grow Ecosystem:

• Conversations that Grow Home: https://conversationsthatgrowpodcast.com/
• Podjunction Home: https://podjunction.com/