What happens when a Disney-trained producer and Holocaust historian starts coaching elite leaders?

In this episode, Bryan Yates joins Dr. Alison to pull back the curtain on "The Unword Effect" and why the world’s most capable leaders often feel buried by their own brilliance. We dive deep into the mechanics of high-performance leadership, the reality of workaholism recovery, and why your perspective is your most valuable product.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How to identify if you are a "high-functioning" workaholic.

• Why perfectionism is the silent killer of leadership progress.

• The intersection of Disney’s creative culture and executive coaching.

• Tactical ways to reduce "drag" in your business and personal life.

  
  

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Connect with Dr. Alison

Website: https://www.unconventionllc.com/messageus

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Connect with Bryan Yates

Website: https://www.locomotivcoaching.com

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanyates/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatbryanyates/

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