What if the reason you feel stuck isn’t a lack of talent, but a lack of self-awareness?

In today’s episode of The SMARTA Podcast, I’m joined by Betsy Wills, leadership expert, author, and a voice featured in The Washington Post, to explore how understanding your attitude, not just your skills, can completely change the way you lead, learn, and live.

This conversation is about ownership, mindset, and the quiet power of knowing how you show up under pressure. Betsy breaks down why attitude shapes every outcome, how to identify your default patterns, and how small shifts in awareness can unlock confidence, clarity, and better decision-making.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why attitude is a skill, not a personality trait

• How self-awareness changes the way you lead and communicate

• The difference between intention and impact

• How to recognize your default reactions under stress

• Why feedback feels uncomfortable, and why it matters

• How to make intentional shifts without reinventing yourself

Betsy Wills is a leadership coach, speaker, and author whose work focuses on self-awareness, attitude, and leadership effectiveness. Her insights have been featured in The Washington Post, and her research-backed tools are used by individuals and teams worldwide.

📘 When you purchase Betsy’s book directly from her website, you receive a free code to complete the Attitude Assessment, a powerful tool to better understand how you show up and how others experience you.

In this episode:

00:00 – Why attitude shapes every outcome

02:30 – Skills vs attitude: what really matters

05:10 – The moment Betsy realised attitude was the lever

09:40 – Self-awareness and leadership growth

14:20 – Intention vs impact explained

18:50 – Why feedback feels personal

23:10 – Default reactions under pressure

27:45 – Small mindset shifts that change everything

32:30 – Using the Attitude Assessment

37:20 – Advice for students and young leaders

42:00 – Books and tools that shaped Betsy’s work

45:30 – Final reflection on ownership and growth

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Growth starts with awareness.