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What if your greatest leadership move isn’t to push harder — but to connect deeper? 🤝

Retired Army Colonel and executive coach Paul Raggio joins me to unpack the difference between motivation and inspiration, how emotional intelligence fuels trust, and why a leader’s first job is to help others stay self-motivated.

From Desert Storm to the boardroom, Paul shares field-tested lessons on turning blind spots into breakthroughs—including how to use SWOT analysis to plan real continuity, train two levels down, and rehearse leadership handoffs before you need them.

You’ll walk away with practical takeaways:
✅ Build trust before giving advice
✅ Tailor inspiration to each person’s drive
✅ Protect the mission with bench strength
✅ Lead with EQ, reflection, and humility

💡 Whether you’re leading a team or scaling a business, this episode delivers a playbook for resilient, people-first leadership.

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🎙️ What if the second half of life isn’t a slow fade—but a bigger canvas?

Meet Barbara and Heather, a mother-daughter coaching duo redefining midlife. 🌱 Barbara returned to school in her 50s, earned two master’s degrees, and rebuilt her coaching practice. 🎓 Heather left the performing arts at 40, discovered leadership coaching, and found her calling to teach adults and teams. 🎭

Together, they reveal how self-awareness, courage, and community can turn uncertainty into growth. 💪 We talk about fear, stalled plans, and how to rebuild belonging through curiosity, mentorship, and connection.

If you’re wondering what’s next, this episode offers tools to blend experience with new direction—and reminds us that aging isn’t a limit, it’s leverage. 🔑

📘 Chapters
00:04:57 – Barbara’s Late-Career Pivot
00:07:55 – Heather’s Journey From Arts To Coaching
00:11:05 – Facing Fear & Finding Support
00:12:22 – Rebuilding Belonging & Community
00:14:41 – Authenticity, Storytelling & Mindful Growth

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Ever freeze up when asked about your strengths and weaknesses? 😅 In this episode, I break down why self-awareness isn’t just a personal trait — it’s a professional superpower.

🎯 Learn how understanding who you are, where you shine, and how you’re growing can make you a stronger candidate and a better teammate. Whether you’re transitioning from the military or leveling up your civilian career, this episode will help you turn reflection into results.

🔖 Chapters
00:00 – Have you ever been asked this question? 🤔
01:05 – What the data says about self-aware professionals 📊
02:30 – Three pro tips to strengthen your personal brand 💪
04:10 – How self-awareness builds trust, growth, and opportunity 🌱

💬 Takeaway: Self-awareness builds confidence, credibility, and character — three traits every company wants to hire.

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