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In this episode of Fierce Encouragement, I break down the hidden cost of emotionally immature leadership and what true masculine strength really looks like. We explore the “1:1 Heroic Framework” to lead with presence, protection, and pause... and hear about his powerful transformation from shame to grounded clarity.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in a role you didn’t choose, overwhelmed by pressure, or ready to grow past surface-level fixes, this one’s for you.

You’ll Learn:

• How to recognize toxic leadership patterns
• A 3-step framework for emotional presence
• A real story of healing and personal power

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What are you willing to be bad at... in public?

In this episode, we opens up about showing up broke, vulnerable, and still committed to the path. Inspired by a coaching question, Coltrane's jazz, and Lincoln's long game, this is a raw meditation on what it means to keep creating even when it’s messy.

You’ll also learn a powerful tool that blends Phil Stutz’s Vortex with the ancient Tibetan practice of Tonglen... designed to help you breathe through discomfort and rewire your response to fear and failure.

Inside this episode:

• The truth about being broke (and not broken)
• Coltrane, Lincoln, and the art of listening
• The “Vortex of Willingness” – a real-time practice for hard moments
• Why ambition isn’t enough—and what to build instead
• A quiet invite into the next Awareness Lab

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In this episode of Fierce Encouragement, I talk about what it really takes to shift your life... starting with your attention, your nighttime habits, and your belief in what’s possible. From frozen pizza moments to parenting in the attention economy, we explore:

• Why being a little “delusional” might be your smartest move
• The Digital Sunset: a simple, powerful tool to reset your mind
• Why your mindset, not your money, determines your real wealth
• A fresh take on discipline, balance, and inner clarity

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When someone called me “creepy” for promoting a workshop, it hit harder than I expected. In this episode, I break down why criticism sticks, how emotional fitness is not soft... and why it might be the smartest thing you ever train.

You’ll learn:

• Why one troll can throw you off, even when 15 people cheer you on
• Three simple tools to reset your mindset
• Why emotional fitness is operational efficiency
• How to start trusting yourself again (even if it feels weird at first)

“Away with the world’s opinion of you—it’s always unsettled and divided.” (Seneca)

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Most high performers aren’t burnt out because of the work.
They’re burnt out because of the stories they’re telling themselves about who they need to be.

In this episode, I share the real conversation that inspired this theme... the executive who told me his inner dialogue feels like a horror movie. We dig into:

• Why your thoughts aren’t facts, and how to stop being directed by mental noise
• The real cost of waiting to fix what you know isn’t working
• How multitasking is draining your depth (and what to do instead)
• 3 journaling prompts to help you get honest, clear, and present again

If you feel like you're living in "always-on" mode but losing yourself in the process, this one's for you.

🎧 Listen in.
✍️ Journal a little.
📩 And if you’re ready to talk, apply for a coaching conversation with me.

🧠What kind of movie is playing in your mind right now?
Text me. Let me know. No judgment. Just curiosity.

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Lonely Work, Holy Work (Finding Courage When No One's Watching)

This one’s about the messy, wobbly middle.

That quiet, uncertain season where you’re building something... and it feels like no one’s clapping, checking in, or watching.

But what if this lonely work is the holy work?

In this episode:

• A real conversation with a leader who said the quiet part out loud: “I’m lonely.”
• Why this middle part matters (especially for fathers, sons, and creatives)
• A tiny, powerful tool you can use today: The Friend List
• And a reminder that how you show up here is how you show up everywhere else

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That’s it. No fluff. Just Fierce Encouragement.

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In this episode, we smash the myth that coaching is just for people who are “broken,” and dive headfirst into the global loneliness epidemic. Discover why self-compassion is an absolute superpower. Plus a simple, 3-step framework (Notice → Name → Nurture) to ease anxiety, anger, or jealousy. We also end with a journaling prompt and micro-connection challenge you can try today.

Highlights

• Coaching Myth-Bust: Why coaching isn’t an ER for the shattered. It’s performance gear for the committed.
• Loneliness Stats: Gallup found 23% of people felt lonely “a lot of yesterday,” and loneliness can raise the risk of premature death by up to 29%.
• Self-Compassion Tool: A 2-minute “Notice → Name → Nurture” practice to ease negative emotions, inspired by Dr. Kristin Neff and Paul Gilbert.
• Personal Insight: My own struggles this week with skipped workouts and Girl Scout cookies... progress, not perfection!
• Action Step: A quick journaling prompt and a micro-connection challenge to transform lonely moments into opportunities for growth.

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You’re not broken... you’re becoming. Enjoy the episode and remember to stay fierce in your self-compassion and commitment to growth. Be well.

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Ever avoided the very thing that would help you feel better, think clearer, or move forward?

In this episode, I unpack why we resist the good stuff...like connection, rest, or solid support...and how awareness can change everything. I’ll share a Buddhist take on taming the monkey mind and a simple journaling tool you can use today.

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Let’s keep showing up—fiercely, honestly, fully.

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