High-Performance Leaders often jump in to “help” by doing the work themselves. Sounds noble, right? Except it hijacks your team, erodes trust, and turns you into the bottleneck. In this episode, Cathy and Ivan unpack the autopilot habit of “helping by doing,” why it feels so natural (spoiler: dopamine hits), and how to shift into shaping, equipping, and multiplying your team’s performance.

You’ll learn:
• Why “I’ll just take care of that” kills leadership credibility
• How hijacking by doing undermines trust and growth
• Practical phrases and behaviors to stop solving and start shaping

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Change is constant—and as a leader, you either navigate it or get buried by it. In Episode 5, Cathy and Ivan cut through the noise and show you exactly how to lead when everything around you is shifting.

This isn’t about faking calm or pretending you’ve got it all figured out. It’s about leading with clarity, confidence, and consistency, even when the ground under you keeps moving.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

• The shift that keeps you grounded when things feel like they’re spiraling.
• What to say to your team when uncertainty rattles them (and you’re about to unravel too).
• What helps high performers stay consistent instead of relying on “brilliance” every now and then.
• Our favorite go-to move for breaking out of firefighting mode and getting back to real leadership.

Actionable Takeaways:

1. Cut through chaos with a simple shift.
2. Ground yourself and your team with clear, direct language.
3. Focus on practice over brilliance to lead with high performance through change.

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3 Takeaways:

1. Download the acclaimed and FREE Bubble Wrap Cheat Sheet!

2. Deep Dive into Advancing Questions® with Ivan over on our YouTube Channel!

3. Join Wingspan Performance Academy© for our Fall-2025 Co-hort (Open Enrollment now!) or watch the Webinar - aka the only way to access bonuses - as your best next step with Wingspan's expanding resources for Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders who ACT like one.

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High-Performer habits will sneak up on leaders like you. What once got you promoted or helped you hit targets is now keeping you stuck. In this episode, Cathy and Ivan cut the B.S. and show you how to identify the behaviors that hold you back—and what to do instead.

Here’s what we cover:

• The patterns high performers fall into: autopilot habits, overdoing work, always being the “go-to,” and endless availability.
• Why we do it: past success, patterns our brain loves, and habits that were rewarded—and are now limiting growth.
• The cost: burnout, frustration, and holding your team back from stepping up.

Actionable Takeaways:

1. Identify your limiting habits: what behaviors are holding you back from leading effectively?
2. Determine what makes sense: for you, the person, and the work in this situation.
3. Step back strategically: let others take ownership and stop reinforcing patterns that don’t serve you.

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3 Takeaways:

1. Download the acclaimed and FREE Bubble Wrap Cheat Sheet!

2. Deep Dive into Advancing Questions® with Ivan over on our YouTube Channel!

3. Join Wingspan Performance Academy© for our Fall-2025 Co-hort (Open Enrollment now!) or watch the Webinar - aka the only way to access bonuses - as your best next step with Wingspan's expanding resources for Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders who ACT like one.

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Avoiding conflict and accountability? You’re holding your team back. In Episode 3, Cathy and Ivan delve into why accountability is non-negotiable for effective leadership performance among entrepreneurs and business leaders who act as one, and how to implement it without hesitation or fear of fallout. We’ll show you how to stop renegotiating deadlines and start following through on expectations that drive results.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• What accountability in leadership looks like (hint: it's not just about calling people the f$ck out).
• Why most leaders avoid accountability—and the cost of doing so.
• The steps to set clear expectations and hold yourself and your team accountable.
• How to use the Advancing Questions® to stay grounded and move your team forward, not just backpedal.

This episode is for leaders who want to achieve results and stop letting excuses get in the way.

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3 Takeaways:

1. Download the acclaimed and FREE Bubble Wrap Cheat Sheet!

2. Deep Dive into Advancing Questions® with Ivan over on our YouTube Channel!

3. Join Wingspan Performance Academy© for our Fall-2025 Co-hort (Open Enrollment now!) or watch the Webinar - aka the only way to access bonuses - as your best next step with Wingspan's expanding resources for Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders who ACT like one.

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Entrepreneurs and business leaders—if you're tired of confusion holding your team back, Episode 2 is for you. In this episode, Cathy and Ivan break down clarity as the foundation of leadership confidence. This isn’t about guesswork or hoping things will work out. It's about being direct, intentional, and creating a clear path forward for both you and your team.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What clarity in leadership really means, and what creates the key to driving performance.
• How confusion and assumptions derail even the most capable entrepreneurs and leaders—and how to eliminate them.
• Practical steps to get clear, including how to ask effective questions and use Advancing Questions® to move conversations forward and improve team performance.

By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to cut through the fluff and create clarity that drives results in your leadership and business.

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3 Takeaways:

1. Download the acclaimed and FREE Bubble Wrap Cheat Sheet!

2. Deep Dive into Advancing Questions® with Ivan over on our YouTube Channel!

3. Join Wingspan Performance Academy© for our Fall-2025 Co-hort (Open Enrollment now!) or watch the Webinar - aka the only way to access bonuses - as your best next step with Wingspan's expanding resources for Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders who ACT like one.

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In this episode of Leading Without the B.S., Cathy Maday(CEO) and Ivan Konermann(VP of Ops) dive into how to approach hard conversations with clarity, confidence, and intention. From avoiding tough talks to not speaking the f$ck up when it matters most, many business leaders unknowingly create stress, confusion, and missed opportunities by dodging these game-changing discussions.

Cathy and Ivan break down how accountability drives real leadership and how Advancing Questions® will help you kick ass, improve communication, and create lasting, sustainable impact. Whether you’re leading a team, managing up, dealing with difficult clients, negotiating with third-party vendors, or facing tough interpersonal challenges, this episode will equip you with the tools to cut through the bubble wrap and lead business and team transformation like the badass boss that you know you are.

3 Takeaways:

1. Download the acclaimed and FREE Bubble Wrap Cheat Sheet!

2. Deep Dive into Advancing Questions® with Ivan over on our YouTube Channel!

3. Join the Wingspan Performance Academy™ Waitlist as your best next step with Wingspan's expanding resources for Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders who ACT like one.

Text us for leadership performance advice!

3 Takeaways:

1. Download the acclaimed and FREE Bubble Wrap Cheat Sheet!

2. Deep Dive into Advancing Questions® with Ivan over on our YouTube Channel!

3. Join Wingspan Performance Academy© for our Fall-2025 Co-hort (Open Enrollment now!) or watch the Webinar - aka the only way to access bonuses - as your best next step with Wingspan's expanding resources for Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders who ACT like one.

Text us for leadership performance advice!

💥 Subscribe now and share this episode with other entrepreneurs or business leaders who are ready to lead with confidence and work within their highest performance zone. Someone invested in you and now you will them!

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