We all know what it’s like to get caught in our thoughts, replaying something that was said and building a story about what it means. 

In this episode, Barb is joined by Angus Ross, a transformational coach and co-host of the Awaken to Love podcast. They explore why we get gripped by story and what changes when we begin to see it with more clarity.

Angus and his wife Rohini work primarily with couples, helping them move through conflict, disconnection, and long-standing patterns. At the heart of that work is a simple but powerful shift from being lost in thought to becoming present to what is actually happening.

In our conversation, we explore how thinking shapes our emotional experience, why we get pulled into stories in relationships, and what becomes possible when we come back to what we are actually feeling.

Thank you for listening and for being part of this journey.

SHOW NOTES:

[00:00] - Introduction and Connection

[03:40] - Insights from the Journey of a Transformational Coach

[12:46] - The Role of Authenticity in Coaching

[15:49] - The Impact of the Three Principles

[18:55] - Exploring Plant Medicine and Self-Discovery

[28:15] - Understanding Thought and Its Impact on Experience

[31:07] - Understanding the Power of Story in Relationships

[33:53] - The Role of Presence and Authenticity

[37:26] - Navigating Emotions Beyond the Story

[42:03] - The Healing Power of Vulnerability

[45:25] - Embracing the Human Experience

[49:19] - Courage to Confront Our Inner Truths

SHOW LINKS:

• Visit Angus' website
• Listen to the Awaken to Love Podcast on Apple and Spotify

In this solo episode, Barb explores what happens after we feel the aliveness, the curiosity, the expansion of a yes, and how quickly the mind and nervous system move in to manage, predict, and protect.

Through reflections from her own life and leadership, Barb unpacks what she calls the “fragility trap”. The subtle way we treat ourselves as if we can’t handle growth, uncertainty, or expansion.

This conversation isn’t about forcing or pushing harder. It’s about trusting your capacity to meet the journey, the contraction and the expansion, and staying present inside your commitment.

If you’ve been hovering at the edge of something meaningful, this episode is an invitation to back yourself and discover you are far less fragile than you think.

Thank you for listening and for being part of this journey.

SHOW NOTES:

[00:00] - Welcome to the Innerverse of Business and Life Podcast!

[00:56] - Exploring Trust and Commitment

[09:32] - The Power of Saying Yes

[16:25] - Navigating Doubts and Comparisons

[21:39] - Embracing Growth and Aliveness

[26:30] - Thank you for listening to the Innerverse of Business and Life Podcast!

SHOW LINKS:

Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube 

Follow Barb on LinkedIn

Follow Barb on Instagram

In this solo episode, Barb explores the subtle illusion behind getting our act together and how perfectionism and control can quietly delay action, presence, and aliveness.

Using everyday examples and the metaphor of the kayak versus the yacht, she invites us to loosen our grip on certainty, trust our capacity to learn, and step more fully into the imperfect, unfolding reality of our lives.

Thank you for listening and for being part of this journey.

SHOW NOTES:

[00:00] - Welcome to The Innerverse of Business and Life Podcast

[00:54] - Letting Go of Perfectionism

[05:58] - The Illusion of Control

[12:52] - Embracing Imperfection and Uncertainty

SHOW LINKS:

Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube 

Follow Barb on LinkedIn

Follow Barb on Instagram

This isn’t a recap of interviews or a list of best moments. It’s a reflection on the themes that kept showing up, regardless of background, industry, or life story.

In this solo episode, I share six truths that emerged again and again through conversation, about letting go, identity, presence, readiness, trust, and the human experience itself. Not as advice, but as invitations. Things to notice. Places to soften. Questions to sit with as we move toward a new year.

My hope is that something here resonates, opens, or settles, and supports you in trusting what’s already alive and unfolding in your own life.

Thank you for listening and for being part of this journey.

SHOW NOTES:

[00:00] - Welcome to The Inerverse of Business and Life Podcast

[00:56] - Reflecting on the Year and Podcast Journey

[02:56] - The Power of Letting Go

[05:46] - Releasing Old Identities

[11:15] - The Importance of Presence

[14:38] - Movement Before Readiness

[18:05] - Embracing the Human Experience

[21:38] - Thank you for listening!

SHOW LINKS:

Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube 

Follow Barb on Linkedin

Follow Barb on Instagram

The offer doesn’t land, the shift doesn’t happen, the result won’t come. Our instinct is to push harder or figure it out.

But what if “nothing is working” isn’t a problem to solve, but a moment to listen?

In this solo episode, Barb explores the deeper intelligence inside these breakdowns. She shares personal and client stories that reveal how often the real invitation is to return to zero, loosen our grip, and get curious about what’s actually trying to come through.

When all else fails, it’s usually not about effort, strategy, or discipline. It’s about meeting what’s underneath, the truth, the clarity, the next chapter that’s already forming.

If you’re in a season where things aren’t clicking, this conversation will help you see why that might be the beginning, not the end.

Thank you for listening to the Innerverse of Business and Life Podcast. For more resources like this, visit Barb's website at Barbarapatterson.com.

SHOW NOTES:

[00:00] - Welcome to the Innerverse of Business and Life Podcast

[00:56] - Navigating Moments of Failure

[09:55] - The Power of Surrender and Curiosity

[19:14] - Finding Freedom in Letting Go

[33:52] - Thank you for listening!

SHOW LINKS:

Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube 

Follow Barb on Linkedin

Follow Barb on Instagram

In today’s episode, we explore that mysterious place, the edge, where our heart’s desire meets old conditioning, protection, and the parts of us that don’t yet feel free.

What if the pause, the freeze, or the resistance isn’t a sign of failure, self-sabotage, or “not wanting it enough”?

What if nothing is wrong at all?

Together, we look at why so many of us struggle to move toward the very things we care about, how our minds try to solve what doesn’t need fixing, and what becomes possible when we meet that edge with presence instead of pressure.

Rather than forcing ourselves through fear, what's possible when we learn to stay with ourselves long enough for something new to reorganize inside?

If you’re standing at the edge of a want, a longing, or a next chapter, this conversation is for you.

Thank you for listening to the Innerverse of Business and Life Podcast. For more resources like this, visit Barb's website at Barbarapatterson.com.

SHOW NOTES:

[00:00] - Exploring the Nature of Wants

[03:23] - Understanding Resistance to Our Desires

[05:11] - The Complexity of Emotionally Loaded Wants

[07:03] - Navigating the Edge of Desire and Protection

[09:05] - The Role of Presence in Overcoming Resistance

[10:32] - Transforming Wants into Action

[12:37] - The Power of Direct Experience

[14:44] - Embracing the Full Range of Human Experience

[17:04] - The Journey of Self-Discovery and Presence

[19:06] - Awakening to Our True Potential

[21:37] - Inviting Transformation Through Presence

SHOW LINKS:

Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube 

Follow Barb on Linkedin

Follow Barb on Instagram

In this conversation, author and world traveler Kristy Halvorsen joins me from inside her Airstream, the home she’s lived in for the past eight years while following what she calls the “tickles of her soul.”

Kristy’s book, Perfect Unfolding, chronicles not just a physical journey across North America but an inner journey of awakening, surrender, and discovering a deeper connection to life.

We explore how aloneness began to fall away, what it means to trust the unknown, how to live from inner guidance rather than fear, and the quiet courage it takes to follow the path that calls to us, even when it makes no logical sense.

If you’ve been feeling a tug toward something new, a shift, a desire, or a possibility you can’t quite explain, this episode is an invitation to listen more closely. To trust the nudges. To take the next step without knowing the whole map. And to discover, as Kristy has, that life often leads us somewhere far more beautiful than anything we could have planned.

Here’s my conversation with Kristy Halvorsen.

Thank you for listening to the Innerverse of Business and Life Podcast. For more resources like this, visit Barb's website at Barbarapatterson.com.

SHOW NOTES:

[00:00] - Introduction to Perfect Unfolding

[05:52] - The Journey of Aloneness and Connection

[08:50] - Embracing Surrender and Transformation

[11:47] - The Power of Following Your Heart

[14:34] - The Impact of Unexpected Connections

[17:51] - Living by the Tickles of the Soul

[25:46] - Embracing the Unknown

[33:48] - The Power of Presence in Relationships

[41:42] - Trusting the Journey of Life

[50:45] - Thank you for listening to The Innerverse of Business and Life Podcast!

SHOW LINKS:

Visit Kristy's website.

Read Kristy's book, Perfect Unfolding

Follow Kristy on Instagram

In this week’s episode, I'm joined by Ken De Loreto, Founder of Provoke Learning, long-time facilitator of leadership and learning, and co-host of the GenX at 60 podcast. Over his 38 years of working with organizations and leaders, Ken has taken a profound journey from performing and “earning the right” to reveal himself… to beginning from who he really is.

Ken shares about the masks he used to rely on, the inner protector he learned to listen to, and the surprising freedom that opened up when he stopped trying to be who he thought others needed him to be. We explore the relationship between authenticity and professionalism, the longing we all have to belong, and the ways we quietly limit ourselves without even realizing it.

This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt pressure to manage their image, prove their worth, or hold back the truer parts of themselves.

This episode invites you to trust yourself a bit more and to let a little more of you into the room.

Thank you for listening to the Innerverse of Business and Life Podcast. For more resources like this, visit Barb's website at Barbarapatterson.com.

SHOW NOTES:

[00:00] - The Journey of Transformation

[04:44] - Unmasking Professionalism

[07:51] - The Cost of the Mask

[10:47] - Finding Safety in Authenticity

[13:46] - The Courage to Be Real

[16:32] - Shifting Perspectives on Professionalism

[19:50] - The Dance of Authenticity and Professionalism

[25:31] - The Balance of Professionalism and Authenticity

[28:50] - Exploring Organizational Culture and Hidden Rules

[31:46] - The Journey to Authentic Leadership

[35:53] - Transformation Through Vulnerability

[42:31] - The Power of Connection and Self-Expression

SHOW LINKS:

Provoke Learning Website

Listen to the Gen X at 60 Podcast

Connect with Ken on Linkedin

In this conversation with Jason Amoroso, Founder of Revelation Breathwork, holistic high-performance coach, and host of Living the Way of Mastery and The Sound of Healing, we explore what it really means to let go of expectations and learn to trust life.

From leaving a career in professional sports to building a business rooted in spirit and service, Jason shares openly about success, surrender, and the inner journey that continues to reshape him.

A conversation about the space between drive and allowing, and discovering what remains when we stop trying to make life match the picture in our minds.

Thank you for listening to the Innerverse of Business and Life Podcast. For more resources like this, visit Barb's website at Barbarapatterson.com.

SHOW NOTES

[00:00] - Navigating Expectations and Reality

[05:32] - The Hero's Journey and Personal Growth

[08:36] - The Dance of Disappointment and Resilience

[11:32] - Finding Purpose in the Struggle

[14:25] - The Balance of Drive and Satisfaction

[17:30] - Embracing Change and New Opportunities

[20:35] - The Journey of Entrepreneurship and Self-Discovery

[23:27] - The Role of Parenting in Business and Life

[28:17] - The Balancing Act of Parenthood and Entrepreneurship

[31:09] - Choosing Family Over Financial Gain

[33:07] - The Importance of Mental Clarity and Awareness

[35:26] - Navigating the Entrepreneurial Mindset

[38:11] - The Role of Sleep in Personal Well-being

[42:29] - Embracing the Journey of Self-Discovery

[45:04] - Creating Meaningful Connections Through Breathwork

[54:44] - Thank you for listening!

SHOW LINKS

Learn more about Revelation Breathwork

Follow Jason on Instagram

That subtle hum of “blah.”

In this solo episode, Barb explores how that feeling can often be a sign that we’ve drifted into our minds, narrating, managing, and interpreting life instead of living it directly.

Drawing on a James Joyce quote, “Mr. Duffy lived a short distance from his body,” she reflects on how our mental protectors, once useful, can begin to constrict the very aliveness we long for.

Through story and reflection, Barb invites you to notice where you might be living one step removed and to rediscover what happens when you let life in, not as something to fix or improve, but as an opening to more connection, richness, and felt presence.

Thank you for listening to the Innerverse of Business and Life Podcast. For more resources like this, visit Barb's website at Barbarapatterson.com.

SHOW NOTES

• [00:00] - Letting Life In: An Introduction
• [01:41] - The Distance from Our Bodies
• [04:23] - The Protection of Observation
• [06:02] - The Impact of Internal Guards
• [09:21] - The Call to Aliveness
• [12:34] - Exploring Direct Experience

SHOW LINKS

Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube 

Follow Barb on Linkedin

Follow Barb on Instagram

In this episode, Barb shares a story from a recent leadership retreat that revealed three powerful but often unseen beliefs:

• that speed equals excellence,

• that output equals worth, and

• that what worked before should still work now.

These hidden rules can fuel stress and overdrive, even when everything looks “successful” on the surface.

When we start to see them clearly, something shifts.

We discover that true excellence lives in clarity, not velocity - in presence, not proving. 

Thank you for listening to the Innerverse of Business and Life Podcast. For more resources like this, visit Barb's website at Barbarapatterson.com.

SHOW NOTES:

• [00:00] - Unveiling Invisible Rules
• [05:26] - The Cost of Excellence
• [07:53] - Exploring Assumptions
• [12:03] - The Velocity Trap
• [14:36] - Output Equals Worth
• [19:59] - The Rule of Inertia

SHOW LINKS:

Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube 

Follow Barb on Linkedin

Follow Barb on Instagram

In this profound and intimate conversation, Barb Patterson sits down with Scott Kelly, a transformative coach whose experience in a dark retreat revealed what it truly means to let go and trust life.

Scott shares how exhaustion, striving, and a lifetime of “it’s all up to me” slowly gave way to deep rest, surrender, and freedom.

Together, Barb and Scott explore:

1. The power of darkness to illuminate what’s true
2. How nervous system healing opens the door to deeper trust
3. Why letting go isn’t collapse — it’s alignment with the intelligence of life
4. What happens when we stop living from survival and start letting life lead

A conversation about surrender, aliveness, and the light that finds us when we stop searching for it.

Thank you for listening to The Innerverse of Business and Life Podcast! To learn more about Barb visit her website.

SHOW NOTES

• [00:00] - Introduction and Personal Transformations
• [03:51] - The Dark Retreat Experience
• [13:06] - Insights from the Dark
• [22:13] - Integration and Returning to the World
• [34:20] - Letting Go of Identity
• [42:25] - Trusting the Process of Change
• [50:35] - Final Thoughts and Reflections

SHOW LINKS

Visit Scott’s Website

Connect with Scott on Linkedin

Follow Scott on Instagram

In this episode, I’m joined by Board Certified Coach and Educator Davida Arnold for a conversation about what it means to discover that you’re okay - no matter what’s happening around you.

Davida shares personal stories from parenting, teaching, and her own journey that reveal how easily we can get caught in the illusion that our happiness depends on others or our circumstances. Through the lens of the inside-out nature of life, she shows how clarity, grace, and well-being are always available within us.

We explore the freedom that comes when we stop trying to control life and instead begin to trust the deeper intelligence behind it. From moments with her kids to insights in the classroom, Davida points us toward a truth that is both simple and profound: our okayness is never at risk.

SHOW NOTES:

• [00:00] - Introduction and Background
• [02:22] - The Inner and Outer Worlds
• [04:40] - Personal Insights and Transformations
• [11:05] - Understanding Happiness and Relationships
• [12:01] - Impact on Education and Teaching
• [20:31] - Trusting the Process of Life
• [27:12] - Navigating Challenges in Education
• [36:48] - The Power of Perspective
• [38:56] - Final Thoughts and Reflections

SHOW LINKS:

Visit Davida’s Website

Thank you for listening to this episode! If you are interested in learning more about Barb and Innerverse Academy, you can visit our website at https://barbarapatterson.com/.

In this episode, Barb Patterson explores why the traditional idea of work-life balance keeps us on a hamster wheel, and a fresh perspective on where to find what you’re looking for. She shares the simple but profound shift that allows you to meet deadlines, demands, and relationships with more clarity, presence, and ease.

You’ll hear stories, insights, and practical moves for:

• Seeing how your inner climate shapes every outer experience

• Letting go of the myth that circumstances dictate your state of mind

• Releasing the pressure of “equal time” and instead honoring the season you’re in

• Remembering that your worth has nothing to do with productivity

If you’ve ever felt behind, stretched thin, or caught between competing demands, this episode offers a fresh perspective, one that reveals balance is already available to you, right here, in any moment.

SHOW NOTES

• [00:00] – The Myth of Work-Life Balance
• [05:00] – Understanding Our Inner Climate
• [09:59] – The Power of Internal Balance
• [16:20] – Challenging Common Myths
• [28:41] – Practical Steps to Inner Balance

SHOW LINKS

• Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube 
• Follow Barb on Linkedin
• Follow Barb on Instagram

In this intimate conversation, coach and author Melissa Ford shares her journey of uncovering the deep, unconscious belief that “I don’t matter”, and how that hidden story colored her relationships, her work, and her sense of self.

Melissa and I explore the shift from concealing who we are, managing our image, protecting ourselves, controlling how others see us, to the profound freedom that comes when we reveal what’s really true. Along the way, Melissa describes the wake-up calls, messy moments, and liberating insights that transformed her marriage, her coaching practice, and her ability to fully engage with life.

If you’ve ever found yourself second-guessing, over-controlling, or living under the weight of old conditioning, this conversation is an invitation to see the invisible lens shaping your reality, and to experience the deeper love, connection, and creativity that comes when you reveal rather than conceal.

Thank you for listening to The Innerverse of Business and Life Podcast! Don't forget to follow for new episodes every Thursday and visit Barb's website for more resources.

SHOW NOTES:

• [00:00] - Transformation Through Coaching
• [07:58] - The Journey of Self-Discovery
• [17:25] - Unraveling Core Beliefs
• [25:10] - Shifting Perspectives in Relationships
• [36:48] - The Power of Revealing vs. Concealing

SHOW LINKS:

• Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn
• Visit Melissa’s website

In this conversation, Barbara sits down with Sarah Richardson Mehler, Founder & CEO of Left Field Labs, to explore the inner shifts that have shaped her leadership and life.

Sarah shares how embracing ambidexterity, blending imagination, and intuition with pragmatic execution, and empathy with strategy, opened space for her to bring her whole self to leadership. She reflects on why better together and collective intelligence is a strength in creativity and innovation, how a trip to the Amazon rainforest awakened new ways of listening and seeing, and why “thinking with the heart” is essential in both business and life.

Together they explore the power of yes over resistance, the value of iteration over perfection, and the grace that emerges when we lead from curiosity, connection, and wholeness.

If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to integrate ancient wisdom with modern work, or how to expand your leadership without losing your humanity, this episode will inspire and guide you.

Thank you for listening to The Innerverse of Business and Life Podcast! Don't forget to follow for new episodes every Thursday and visit Barb's website for more resources.

SHOW NOTES

• [00:00] - Welcome to the Innerverse of Business and Life Podcast
• [00:56] - Meet Sarah Mehler
• [02:27] - The Journey Begins: From Personal to Professional
• [04:26] - Creating a Supportive Work Environment
• [07:37] - Embracing Challenges and Aha Moments
• [10:27] - The Power of Yes Energy
• [13:20] - Balancing Imagination and Pragmatic Execution
• [16:32] - Iterative Growth and Grace in Leadership
• [19:28] - Collective Wisdom: Lessons from the Amazon
• [22:40] - Integrating Human and Machine Intelligence
• [25:29] - The Collective Intelligence of Collaboration
• [28:34] - Empathy as a Strength in Business
• [31:40] - The Importance of Whole Self in Leadership
• [34:27] - Going to a Bigger Place Together

SHOW LINKS

• Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn
• Learn more about Left Field Labs

In this solo episode, Barb shares how the self-improvement path opened incredible doors, yet also kept her locked in a cycle of striving. What began to shift everything was the realization that she was never broken to begin with, that our true starting point is whole and complete.

Through personal stories and real-life examples, she explores how this fix-it mentality sneaks into business, creativity, and leadership, and what changes when we begin to relate to ourselves from wholeness instead of lack.

If you’ve been caught in endless self-analysis or always trying to “get better,” this conversation is an invitation to stop repairing and start creating, to inhabit your life and business fully, quirks and all, from the wholeness that’s already within you.

Thank you for listening! Visit my website to learn more about The Innerverse of Business and Life Podcast and don't forget to follow for new episodes every Thursday.

SHOW NOTES

• [00:00] – Introduction to The Innerverse of Business and Life Podcast
• [00:54] – The Illusion of Self-Improvement
• [03:54] – Breaking Free from the Fix-It Mentality
• [06:22] – Discovering Wholeness Beyond Fixing
• [09:27] – Embracing Our Essential Nature
• [12:17] – The Power of the Unknown
• [15:11] – Shifting Perspectives on Growth
• [18:15] – Living from Wholeness, Not Brokenness
• [21:40] – Thank you for listening!

SHOW LINKS

• Explore Barb's Website
• Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube 
• Follow Barb on Linkedin
• Follow Barb on Instagram
• The Innerverse Sessions – RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW!

In this conversation, coach and author Aila Coats joins Barb to explore money, abundance, and the deeper source behind both. From her earliest entrepreneurial sparks as a child, to navigating pregnancy while reimagining her business model, Aila has continually discovered that wealth isn’t about formulas, it’s about creativity, resilience, and trust in the infinite source of life.

Together they talk about:

• How scarcity is often just anxious thinking, not truth
• What it takes to stay open, curious, and willing when plans don’t go as expected
• Practical and surprising ways to create money and resources
• The deeper joy that comes from aligning with abundance rather than chasing formulas

This episode is an invitation to reimagine money, not as something scarce, but as energy flowing through creativity, service, and possibility.

SHOW NOTES

• [00:00] – Introduction to Money Conversations
• [05:37] – Aila’s Early Entrepreneurial Spirit
• [08:38] – The Role of Creativity in Financial Success
• [11:36] – Navigating Life Changes and Business Adaptation
• [14:35] – Innovative Solutions During Challenges
• [17:45] – The Power of Mindset in Business
• [20:32] – Exploring Possibilities and Taking Action
• [23:37] – Encouraging Resilience in Entrepreneurship
• [26:25] – Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
• [29:33] – Staying Open to Opportunities
• [30:37] – Navigating Disappointment in Business
• [34:14] – The Art of Serving Through Enrollment
• [39:11] – Staying Open to New Possibilities
• [43:13] – Embracing Uncertainty and Abundance
• [49:02] – The Power of Gratitude in Exchange

SHOW LINKS

Explore Aila’s website

Learn more about Barbara Patterson and The Innerverse of Business and Life Podcast: https://barbarapatterson.com/money-creativity-the-infinite-source-a-conversation-with-aila-coats/

In this conversation, Barb sits down with Julie Chazotte, transformational coach and co-founder of Simple SHIFT, to explore what it really means to embody leadership.

Julie shares her own journey from overwhelm and pressure to discovering the transformative role of the nervous system, somatic awareness, and embodied presence.

Together they dive into the hidden costs of ignoring our limits, how to recognize the signals of the body, and why befriending our humanity is the key to accessing greater clarity, resilience, and creativity. Julie offers real-life examples of working with leaders navigating overwhelm, people-pleasing, and high-pressure environments, and shows how honoring our inner cues can shift everything from the quality of our decisions to the depth of our relationships.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your head, caught in self-doubt, or disconnected from your own clarity, this episode will give you a new way to see, and a new way to lead.

Thank you for listening to the episode! Follow Barb for new episodes of The Innerverse of Business and Life podcast every Thursday.

SHOW NOTES

• [00:00] - Introduction to Embodied Leadership
• [02:07] - Julie Chazotte's Journey and Transformation
• [07:17] - Understanding Limits and Overwhelm
• [10:25] - The Role of the Nervous System in Leadership
• [17:56] - Practical Applications for Leaders
• [20:59] - Navigating Stress and Pressure
• [26:46] - The Importance of Trusting Inner Wisdom
• [31:25] - Embracing Change and Uncertainty
• [37:11] - The Call to Step into Leadership
• [44:34] - Closing Thoughts and Reflections

SHOW LINKS

• Visit Julie's website.

Interested in learning more about the podcast? Visit Barb's website.

In this solo episode, Barb unpacks how business has a way of shining a light on the patterns that keep us holding back, second-guessing, overthinking, playing it safe. She shares a personal story of a missed opportunity, and why real growth happens when we choose to engage with life and our businesses even when it's uncomfortable.

Life, business, and creativity respond to our presence, our willingness to step in, and our willingness to make the first move.

Thank you for listening! To learn more about the Innerverse of Business and Life Podcast visit my website BarbaraPatterson.com.

SHOW NOTES

[00:00] - Introduction to The Innerverse of Business and Life Podcast

[00:55] - Life is Waiting for You to Engage

[05:41] - The Fear of Taking Action

[10:29] - Interactive Nature of Life and Business

[14:37] - Invitation to Make the First Move

[15:16] - Thank you for listening!

SHOW LINKS

Explore the Website

Follow Barb on Linkedin

The Innerverse Sessions - RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW!

In this candid and inspiring conversation, BarB sits down with branding and marketing expert Lee Bjarnason to explore the unexpected “no” that changed the course of her career. Lee shares how a season of resistance and burnout revealed deeper wisdom, reignited her creativity through an unlikely side project about the Beatles, and ultimately transformed how she approaches her work and life.

They talk about trusting your inner signals, reclaiming your voice after years in corporate environments, and helping brands tap into their own authentic story and soul. Whether you’re navigating a pivot, searching for renewed creativity, or trying to align your business with what feels true, this episode offers insight, encouragement, and permission to listen when your body says “no.”

SHOW NOTES

[00:00] - Navigating Career Fractures and Burnout

[08:10] - Embracing Creativity and Finding Voice

[14:34] - The Power of Authenticity in Business

[21:52] - Trusting the Creative Process

[27:35] - Identifying Blind Spots and Building Brands

[36:19] - Exploring New Growth Opportunities

SHOW LINKS

Connect with Lee on LinkedIn

Learn more about The Innerverse of Being and Life Podcast: https://barbarapatterson.com/the-innerverse-of-business-and-life-podcast/

In this honest and thoughtful conversation, Barb sits down with Dan Wingard, real estate leader, business coach, and musician, to explore his personal journey from performance and perfectionism to presence and authenticity.

Dan shares candidly about the evolution of his leadership, his marriage of nearly 30 years, and the internal shifts that helped him let go of the pressure to prove, perform, or have it all figured out. They talk about the trap of self-improvement, the myth of “finding your purpose,” and the freedom that comes when we appreciate where we are, rather than chasing who we think we should be.

This episode is a meaningful reflection on presence, honesty, and what it means to live and lead with more connection, creativity, and peace of mind.

SHOW NOTES:

• [00:00] - Introduction and Personal Growth
• [04:20] - The Importance of Presence in Leadership
• [07:19] - Authenticity vs. Perception
• [10:18] - Navigating Challenges in Leadership
• [13:25] - Embracing Vulnerability and Realness
• [16:12] - Transformations in the Real Estate Business
• [19:06] - Exploring Emotions and Mindset
• [22:11] - The Role of Music and Creativity
• [25:11] - Finding Purpose in the Present
• [28:15] - Appreciating the Journey
• [31:16] - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

SHOW LINKS:

Visit Dan's Website

Follow Dan on Instagram

Learn more about the podcast: https://barbarapatterson.com/from-polished-to-present-dan-wingard-on-real-leadership-real-life/

In this solo episode, Barb explores her personal journey of embodiment and what it means to drop below the surface, listen to the intelligence of the body, and trust its guidance even in uncertainty.

From a trip to Ecuador and the loss of a loved one, she shares how reconnecting to the body opened up new dimensions of clarity, trust, and presence.

This episode is an invitation to let go of control, soften into sensation, and rediscover the wisdom that lives within. To feel it all. To allow it all.

If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in your head, bracing against life’s intensity, or unsure how to move forward, this one’s for you.

SHOW NOTES

• [00:00] – Exploring Embodiment: A Journey Within
• [05:11] – The Power of Embodied Experiences
• [14:54] – Navigating Life’s Challenges with Presence
• [16:42] – Embracing Change and Trusting the Process
• [25:35] – The Wisdom of the Body: A Call to Action

SHOW LINKS

Explore the Website

Follow Barb on Linkedin

Learn more about The Innerverse of Being and Life podcast: https://barbarapatterson.com/embodied-living-trusting-your-body-feeling-your-life/

In this conversation, Barb sits down with Terri Keogh, President & CEO of Castro Properties, a third-generation entrepreneur, to explore the mindset that has kept her learning, growing, and thriving in business and life.

Terri shares stories from her early days making the shift from prosecutor to the real estate industry, learning to trust herself in big negotiations, and why admitting what you don’t know can be a secret weapon in business. She also talks about pressing pause, creating space for fresh thinking, and how staying engaged with life, saying yes to new experiences, even when inconvenient, has become essential to her success and happiness.

This is a powerful reminder that presence, curiosity, and openness aren’t just nice ideas, they’re what keep us alive, evolving, and ready for whatever’s next.

SHOW NOTES

• [00:00] – Generational Entrepreneurship and Its Impact
• [07:26] – Transitioning from Law to Business Leadership
• [12:53] – Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
• [15:52] – The Power of Curiosity and Listening
• [22:52] – The Importance of Presence and Pausing
• [29:46] – Embracing the Moment: Lessons from Life Events
• [32:02] – The Importance of Presence
• [34:35] – Navigating Life’s Challenges
• [38:06] – The Inner Game vs. The Outer Game
• [42:01] – Responding to Life’s Uncertainties
• [49:28] – Embracing Learning and Openness
• [55:35] – Introduction to Terry Keough and Her Journey
• [56:31] – Resilience Through Chronic Illness and Personal Growth

SHOW LINKS

Visit Terri’s Website

Learn more about the Innerverse of Being and Life Podcast: https://barbarapatterson.com/staying-curious-present-engaged-terri-keogh-on-business-life/

In this heartfelt and inspiring conversation, Barb sits down with Jenny Gering, acclaimed costume designer behind shows like The Diplomat and films like Limitless, to explore the inner shifts that changed everything.

Jenny opens up about her unconventional path into Hollywood, the burnout that nearly pulled her out of the industry, and how a deeper internal transformation helped her navigate high-pressure sets, challenging personalities, and the unpredictability of freelance life with more ease, clarity, and joy.

They talk about intuition, resilience, reactivity, and learning to stop managing everyone else’s emotions just to feel safe. Jenny’s story is a beautiful reminder that our inner climate shapes everything, including the opportunities we see and the way we show up in our work.

Whether you’re a creative, a leader, or someone craving more peace in the pressure, this one’s for you.

SHOW NOTES

[00:00] - The Journey Begins: Discovering Career Paths

[15:49] - Embracing Change: Transitioning to New Opportunities

[21:44] - Navigating the Fast-Paced World of Costume Design

[29:48] - Learning Boundaries: Personal Growth in a Demanding Industry

[30:58] - Navigating Emotional Dynamics at Work

[34:09] - Embracing Resilience and Adaptability

[38:49] - Transforming Reactivity into Empowerment

[44:38] - Finding Common Ground in Conflict

[47:45] - Nurturing Creativity and Personal Growth

[51:49] - Encouragement for Young Professionals

SHOW LINKS

Follow Jenny on Instagram

Learn more about the podcast: https://barbarapatterson.com/behind-the-seams-inner-shifts-from-hollywood-costume-designer-jenny-gering/

When the results don’t come, the motivation fades, or the process is harder than we imagined? 

In this solo episode, Barb shares two personal stories, a move to Paris and the launch of a new program that didn’t unfold the way she’d imagined. Through these examples, she explores how we romanticize beginnings, how easy it is to judge ourselves too soon, and what’s actually available when we stay the course. 

If you’re navigating discouragement, unmet expectations, or wondering if you’re on the right track, this is your reminder: you’re not behind, and nothing’s gone wrong. 

Real progress isn’t always visible, it’s often the quiet act of staying true when things get real.

SHOW NOTES

• [00:00] – The Romantic Vision of Change
• [05:05] – The Reality of New Beginnings
• [09:45] – Staying the Course Amidst Disappointment
• [13:30] – Embracing the Unfolding Journey

SHOW LINKS

Explore the Website

Learn about the upcoming EXPRESS TO EXPAND Training

Follow Barb on Linkedin

Learn more about the podcast: https://barbarapatterson.com/the-dream-vs-the-doing-staying-true-when-it-gets-real/

In this rich and refreshing conversation, Trevor Timbeck joins Barb to explore the power of presence, the intelligence of the body, and why play might be the most practical path to building a thriving business.

Trevor shares his journey from certainty to curiosity, from head-centered living to embodied knowing, and how that shift transformed his coaching practice, his life, and his approach to success. 

Together, they unpack the inner game of business, what it means to operate from wholeness, and why letting go might just be the most productive move of all.

Topics include:

• The difference between systems and psychology

• What it means to "snap out of it" and return to the present

• The role of nervous system awareness in creativity and clarity

• Why aliveness - not hustle - is the true metric of success

SHOW NOTES

• [00:00] - Introduction and Background
• [02:42] - The Connection Between Inner and Outer Experiences
• [05:35] - The Journey of Self-Discovery
• [08:19] - Transitioning from Corporate to Coaching
• [11:22] - The Concept of Radical Wholeness
• [13:39] - The Power of Systems vs. Psychology
• [31:51] - The Importance of Systems in Personal Growth
• [46:03] - The Universal System of Understanding
• [48:39] - Current Insights and Aliveness

SHOW LINKS

Visit Trevor's website

Connect with Trevor on LinkedIn

Check out Trevor's book The Power of Systems Book

Learn more about the podcast: https://barbarapatterson.com/present-alive-whole-trevor-timbeck-on-business-flow-the-power-of-systems/

In this solo episode, I share real-time stories from my own life and work that point to a powerful truth: creativity isn’t something you chase or force, it’s something you listen to. Whether you’re navigating the unknown, in the middle of a creative project, or leading a team through challenge or change, this conversation is an invitation to loosen the grip and trust what’s already alive within you.

I talk about the difference between reactivity and receptivity, how I got a 4:30AM creative nudge from my TV (yes, really), and what happened when a leadership team dropped their urgency and made space for something new to emerge.

Inside this episode:

• Why trying harder often takes us further from insight
• The role of internal spaciousness in creative breakthroughs
• How everyday moments hold surprising flashes of clarity
• An invitation to let go and let creative intelligence move through you

This one’s for the makers, leaders, creators, and anyone ready to follow their creative nudges and see what’s waiting just beyond the effort.

SHOW NOTES

• [00:00] - Embracing Everyday Creativity
• [09:56] - Navigating Challenges with Creative Thinking
• [16:22] - Unlocking Innate Resourcefulness

SHOW LINKS

• Explore the Website
• Learn about the EXPRESS TO EXPAND Training
• Follow Barb on Linkedin

Learn more: https://barbarapatterson.com/unlocking-creative-intelligence-try-less-see-more/

Juliann gets honest about what really pushed her out of her comfort zone, the mindset shifts that helped her handle rejection and uncertainty, and how embracing “the wobbles” (those messy, uncertain moments) became her superpower. Together, they swap stories about failing forward, trusting your instincts, and why most of us are more capable than we think—especially when we’re willing to try.

You’ll hear lessons from the mountain biking trail, the art of depersonalizing “no,” and practical experiments to build your own resilience and courage—at work or in life.

Ready to reimagine risk, break up with self-doubt, and get inspired by a real-life transformation story? Tune in and discover what’s possible on the other side of your comfort zone.

SHOW NOTES

• [00:00] - The Bond of Shared Experiences
• [02:51] - The Leap into Entrepreneurship
• [05:21] - Navigating the Early Days of Business
• [08:16] - Building Resilience Through Rejection
• [10:43] - The Evolution of Self-Confidence
• [13:34] - Learning from Failures
• [19:44] - The Journey of Continuous Growth
• [25:11] - Lessons from Experience
• [26:36] - Navigating Conversations and Relationships
• [29:20] - The Importance of Authenticity
• [31:17] - Learning from Mountain Biking
• [34:46] - Embracing Uncertainty
• [37:43] - Wobbling Through Life
• [39:18] - Personal Growth and New Challenges
• [41:23] - Rapid Fire Insights

SHOW LINKS

• Visit Juliann's Website
• Connect with Juliann on Linkedin

Learn more: https://barbarapatterson.com/no-risk-no-reward-juliann-wieses-journey-from-corporate-comfort-to-entrepreneurial-adventure/

Steve shares how hitting rock bottom led to a profound inner shift, and how the power of humor, humility, and letting go of old stories became the foundation for his work and life. Together, they dive into creativity, alignment, and what’s possible when we give ourselves permission to be a little less careful and a lot more human.

Expect laughter, candid stories, and practical wisdom you can use right now. Whether you’re navigating business, coaching, or simply longing for more lightness and realness in your life. 

If you’re ready to loosen the grip of overthinking and rediscover the creative spark that comes when you let yourself off the hook, this episode offers a fresh, playful invitation: Maybe freedom is found when you realize not every thought deserves your attention, and sometimes the most honest answer really is, “it just doesn’t matter.”

Show Notes

• [00:00] – Introduction and Early Influences
• [02:14] – The Awakening: Realizing Internal Influence
• [06:00] – Spirituality and Its Role in Recovery
• [09:34] – The Shift from Reaction to Creation
• [15:52] – Creativity as a Response to Life’s Challenges
• [22:13] – The Power of Humor and Vulnerability
• [32:47] – Alignment and Flow in Creativity
• [35:46] – Pivoting in Business and Life
• [51:46] – The Power of Love and Awareness

Show Links

Visit Steve’s Website

Learn more about Steve’s book The Power of Systems

Learn more about the podcast at barbarapatterson.com.

Drawing from her own journey, Barb reveals the three most common (and sneaky) internal blocks that stall progress: overthinking/over-strategizing, uncertainty, and the pressure to be “professional” or “credible.” She shares candid stories, practical insights, and fresh perspectives on how to break free from these hidden habits and step into more authentic action.

You’ll learn:

• How fast decision-making fuels momentum (and why waiting for certainty keeps you stuck)
• Simple ways to move past perfectionism, paralysis, and self-editing
• The surprising power of showing up real, even in professional settings

If you’re ready to stop circling the runway and start gaining real traction in your business, your creative work, or your leadership, this episode is for you.

Plus, Barb shares an invitation to join her and a like-minded community for the Express to Expand 30-Day Challenge—designed to help you break old patterns and step into new possibilities.

SHOW NOTES

• [00:00] - Invisible Forces Holding Us Back
• [07:26] - Overcoming Overthinking and Decision Paralysis
• [13:10] - Authenticity Over Professionalism

SHOW LINKS

• Explore the Website
• Learn about the upcoming EXPRESS TO EXPAND Training
• Follow Barb on Linkedin

In this lively and inspiring conversation, I sit down with writer, ghostwriter, and community builder Jillian Richardson, whose viral “Make LinkedIn Weird” post reminded thousands that authenticity beats polish every time. We explore the beauty of getting a little weird on purpose, and how that choice can unlock creativity, clarity, and real connection in your business.

Jillian opens up about:

• Rewriting what it means to be “professional”
• Finding confidence in your creative voice (even when it feels cringy)
• Letting go of patterns that don’t serve you
• Using storytelling as a tool for visibility and self-trust
• Tapping into your natural rhythms (and trusting the slower seasons too)

If you’ve been waiting to feel ready, polished, or “clear enough” to share, this episode is your permission slip to start now, make it weird, and make it yours.

SHOW NOTES

• [00:00] – Reconnecting and Reflecting on Past Connections
• [04:02] – The Birth of a Newsletter and Community Building
• [05:48] – Evolving Business Paths and Embracing Change
• [08:41] – Navigating Uncertainty in Professional Growth
• [11:39] – Finding Meaning in Professional Relationships
• [14:10] – Redefining Professionalism in a Post-COVID World
• [18:14] – Standing in Your Own Power and Value
• [21:43] – The Challenge of Pricing and Self-Worth
• [23:35] – Embracing Accessibility in Professional Development
• [26:24] – The Power of Authenticity in Content Creation
• [30:44] – Vulnerability as a Tool for Connection
• [34:24] – Navigating Financial Growth and Self-Worth
• [40:23] – Trusting the Cycles of Life and Work
• [42:07] – Introduction to Jillian Richardson and Her Journey
• [42:58] – Overcoming Internal Barriers to Success

SHOW LINKS

• Visit Jillian’s Website
• Learn more about Jillian’s course for LinkedIn
• Connect with Jillian on LinkedIn 

In this episode, I’m joined by Fiona Lukeis—relationship specialist, founder of Relatable, and author of the newly released Funny Little Human. We talk about how seeing our humanness with lightness and love can shift everything—from how we relate to others, to how we move through conflict, to how we soften toward ourselves.

This conversation is full of honesty, insight, and real-life examples that bring Fiona’s work to life. Whether you’re navigating a relationship, leading a team, or simply feeling the weight of trying to get it all right, this episode offers a fresh, freeing perspective.

SHOW NOTES:

[00:00] - Introduction to 'Funny Little Human'

[04:38] - The Importance of Humor in Humanity

[07:31] - Personal Journey and Self-Discovery

[10:24] - The Role of Energy in Relationships

[13:38] - Understanding Humaneness and Relationships

[16:28] - The Three Key Relationships

[19:39] - The Impact of Life's Challenges on Relationships

[22:51] - Self-Inquiry and Emotional Availability

[25:39] - Creating a Positive Climate in Relationships

[28:35] - The Power of Lightness in Communication

[31:28] - Seeing the Humor in Everyday Life

[34:34] - The Essence of Love and Connection

[37:36] - The Invitation to Awareness and Growth

[43:16] - Introduction to Fiona Lucas and Her Work

[44:13] - Exploring Compassion and Emotional Freedom

SHOW LINKS:

• Visit Fiona's website
• Listen to the Relatable Podcast
• Follow Fiona on Instagram
• Learn more about Fiona's book Funny Little Human: Transform the Way You See Yourself and the Ones You Love

Through personal stories, client examples, and reflections from decades of experience, she invites you to stop pushing and start listening. You’ll explore what it means to align with the natural rhythm of life, how to tell the difference between mental momentum and natural momentum, and why “not now” might be one of the most powerful directions you’ll ever receive.

If you’re feeling stuck, forcing something that used to work, or unsure whether to keep pushing or pause, this episode offers a compass to realign with what’s alive, true, and meant for you.

SHOW NOTES

• [00:00] - Catching the Wind: A New Perspective
• [04:08] - Listening to the Natural Momentum
• [11:36] - The Dance of Creativity and Flow

SHOW LINKS

• Explore the Website
• Learn about the upcoming IMPACT Training
• Follow Barb on LinkedIn

In this conversation, my friend and colleague Dr. Amy Johnson explores the nature of thought, the illusion of self, and the felt truth of what’s here beyond the mind.

We talk about the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways we live in imagination—how our minds narrate, label, and interpret life in ways that keep us removed from its raw, direct beauty. Amy shares how her understanding has shifted over the years, moving from helping people with habits and anxiety to now pointing more directly to truth… which, as she says, isn’t really something you can describe—but it can absolutely be felt.

Together we explore what it means to follow sensation, allow what is, and surrender to the mystery that’s always here when we stop trying to manage or figure it all out.

This isn’t a conversation about concepts. It’s an invitation to be in life, as life. And to rediscover what’s real—not in thought, but in presence.

I’m so grateful to share this one with you.

SHOW NOTES

• [00:00] - Introduction and Personal Connection
• [04:30] - The Nature of Thought and Reality
• [10:05] - Experiencing Life Beyond Thought
• [15:46] - The Role of Sensation in Understanding
• [22:50] - Meeting Emotions Without Resistance
• [27:38] - Exploring the Concept of No Self
• [35:01] - The Journey of Inquiry and Curiosity
• [40:35] - Embracing What Is and Aliveness
• [51:13] - Exploring the Nature of Reality
• [52:09] - The Illusion of the Personal Self

SHOW LINKS

• Visit Amy’s Website
• Follow Amy on Instagram
• Listen to the Changeable Podcast

Lily and I explore her deeply personal journey with anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and panic attacks—and how those experiences ultimately opened a door to her creativity, healing, and purpose. She shares how the Three Principles changed everything, how she moved from white-knuckling through life to embracing her true nature, and how her desire to serve others sparked a business and community that continues to grow.

We talk about:

• The moment that shifted her relationship with anxiety
• What gave her the courage to start sharing publicly (even when it felt terrifying)
• The surprising gift of going viral—and the backlash that came with it
• Letting creativity lead the way (and why less effort can bring more clarity)
• Navigating ADHD, business pressure, and visibility with grace
• And how, at the heart of it all, fun and aliveness are still guiding her path

Whether you’re navigating anxiety, building a business, or just craving more freedom in your life—this conversation is full of insights, humanity, and hope.

Lily is the real deal. I’m so grateful to share her story with you.

SHOW NOTES

• [00:00] – Introduction to Peace From Within
• [04:29] – The Journey of Anxiety and Panic Attacks
• [08:55] – Discovering the Three Principles Understanding
• [12:35] – Insights on Anxiety and Mental Health
• [17:50] – Transitioning from School Psychology to Coaching
• [23:14] – Launching a Business During the Pandemic
• [29:31] – Embracing Creativity and Authenticity on Social Media
• [36:58] – The Impact of Sharing Personal Stories
• [41:04] – Navigating Vulnerability and Visibility
• [50:04] – Embracing Neurodiversity in Business
• [58:54] – Finding Joy and Lightness in Business

SHOW LINKS

• Visit Lily’s Website
• Join the Peace from Within Community
• Follow Lily on Instagram
• Follow Lily on TikTok

In this short episode, I reflect on what it means to unknowingly “hoard” thoughts and beliefs that limit us. Inspired by a client story and my own insights, I explore how we innocently make conclusions about who we are and what we’re capable of based on past experiences—and how this inner clutter shrinks our world.

But here’s the good news: when we see thought for what it is, it begins to fall away. And as it does, we tap back into something deeper, more spacious, and infinitely more alive within us.

This episode is an invitation to clear some mental space, trust your deeper nature, and remember: you are not fragile. You have what you need to ride the waves and expand into new possibilities.

SHOW NOTES

• [01:23] The Impact of Overthinking on Personal Growth
• [03:31] Expanding Our World Beyond Limitations
• [10:20] Embracing Uncertainty and the Human Experience
• [17:09] Discovering Potential Through New Experiences

SHOW LINKS

• Visit Barb's Website
• Learn about the upcoming IMPACT Training
• Follow Barb on Linkedin

In this episode, we dive into:

✅ The difference between real-world challenges and imagined problems

✅ Why self-consciousness limits our potential—and what happens when we move beyond it

✅ The role of curiosity in navigating uncertainty and decision-making

✅ How identity and fear shape our actions (and how to work with them differently)

✅ What a clear, engaged mind looks like in business and life

If you’ve ever felt weighed down by overthinking, self-doubt, or the pressure to get things right, this episode offers a fresh and freeing perspective.

Together, we explore:

• The transition from therapy to coaching and the insights that changed everything
• How we unknowingly resist our experience and why that leads to suffering
• The role of conditioning and coping mechanisms in shaping our patterns
• The power of presence, curiosity, and an open heart in unlocking healing and transformation
• Why trying to fix ourselves keeps us stuck—and what to do instead

Rohini beautifully articulates how we can move beyond overthinking, control, and the pressure to "get it right" and instead trust the deeper intelligence that moves through all of us. Whether you're a coach, a leader, or someone seeking more ease and flow in life, this conversation invites you to step into a new way of being—one of openness, trust, and deep inner wisdom.

SHOW NOTES

• [00:00] The Journey of Transformation
• [05:43] From Therapy to Coaching: A New Perspective
• [08:14] Understanding Anxiety and Insecurity
• [10:54] The Power of Presence and Acceptance
• [14:07] Rewilding: Embracing Our True Nature
• [16:34] Patterns and Coping Mechanisms
• [19:28] The Role of Vulnerability in Healing
• [22:09] Navigating Trauma and Emotional Experience
• [24:38] The Impact of Relationships on Wellbeing
• [27:24] Trusting the Unfolding of Life
• [29:56] Awareness and the Present Moment
• [32:42] Curiosity as a Tool for Exploration
• [35:33] The Healing Power of an Open Heart

SHOW LINKS

• Find Rohini at TheRewilders.org.

If you've been hesitating on a business idea, life change, or bold move, this episode is for you. Tune in and discover:

✔ Why no decision is ever completely risk-free—and why that’s okay.

✔ How to shift from hesitation to decisive action.

✔ The hidden reasons we delay decisions (and how to move past them).

✔ What happens when you trust yourself and step into the unknown.

Listen now and start making decisions with more confidence and ease. If this episode resonates, share it with someone who needs it!

SHOW NOTES

• [00:54] The Art of Quick Decision Making
• [03:43] Understanding the Weight of Decisions
• [06:40] Navigating Hesitation and Overthinking
• [09:26] Embracing Uncertainty in Decision Making
• [11:18] Discovering Your Potential Through Decisions

SHOW LINKS

• Explore the Website
• Learn about the upcoming IMPACT Training
• Follow Barb on Linkedin

In this episode, Barb sits down with Jacquie Moses to explore the profound connection between our inner world and outer experiences. Together, they discuss how tuning into our emotions, trusting inner wisdom, and embracing our life’s sacredness can help us face change and unlock new opportunities. Change doesn’t have to be overwhelming—it can be sacred.

Jacquie and Barb explore the art of navigating life’s transitions through self-discovery and inner wisdom. Jacquie shares heartfelt insights on understanding emotions, creating inner stability, and learning to trust your intuition for both personal and professional growth.

Listen now to uncover how letting go of external dependencies and tuning into your inner guidance can open the door to fulfillment—and opportunities.

Tune in to explore a fresh, more peaceful way to approach life’s challenges.

SHOW NOTES

• [00:00] Exploring the Inner and Outer Worlds
• [00:54] The Journey of Self-Discovery
• [05:52] Evolving Understanding of Emotions
• [10:49] The Sacredness of Life Experiences
• [16:56] Navigating Emotions and Inner Wisdom
• [23:07] The Power of Trusting Intuition
• [28:50] Transformative Moments in Business
• [34:57] Embracing Change and New Beginnings
• [40:07] Final Thoughts and Reflections

SHOW LINKS

• Connect with Jacquie on LinkedIn

Sometimes, clarity arrives in ways we never see coming. In this powerful and deeply moving conversation, Kirk Souder shares his journey of navigating a life-changing decision—one that required deep trust, surrender, and the willingness to let go. Faced with years of complications from a past cancer diagnosis, Kirk made a choice that redefined his path forward, not just physically but in how he relates to life itself.

In this episode, Kirk and Barb explore the intelligence behind life’s unexpected moments of clarity, the role of surrender in transformation, and how aligning with our inner knowing opens new possibilities. They discuss the tension between resistance and flow, how to recognize when life is guiding us toward change, and the freedom that comes when we trust what’s unfolding.

What if the clarity you’re seeking is already here, just waiting for you to see it? Tune in for a conversation that will shift the way you look at choice, surrender, and the hidden wisdom in life’s unexpected turns.

SHOW NOTES

• [00:54] Introduction and Context of Kirk's Journey
• [04:29] The Decision to Amputate: A Personal Story
• [09:24] Identity and Letting Go: A New Perspective
• [15:28] Surrendering Attachments for Greater Clarity
• [21:00] Aligning with What Truly Matters
• [25:43] The Metaphor of Redwoods: Growth Through Letting Go
• [27:08] Letting Go of Identity and Control
• [29:24] Understanding Inherent Worth
• [31:45] Navigating Old Thinking
• [32:46] Embracing the Full Range of Experience
• [34:12] Defining True Freedom
• [35:42] Criteria for Decision Making
• [36:57] The Power of Action
• [40:03] Creating Possibilities Through Action
• [42:25] The Illusion of Certainty
• [45:14] Creating Our Reality
• [48:43] Invitation to Let Go

SHOW LINKS

• Visit Kirk’s Website
• Connect with Kirk on LinkedIn

We explore:

• The unexpected lessons of grief and how they opened new doors for Ruthie.
• Learning to trust life when control is an illusion.
• Breaking free from toxic productivity and embracing a more playful, expansive approach to work.
• Authenticity beyond the buzzword—what it really means to live and work in alignment.
• How stepping into our truth impacts not only our personal fulfillment but the way we serve and connect with others.

This is a conversation about what it means to evolve, listen deeply, and allow life to guide us in unexpected and meaningful ways. If you’ve ever felt the pull to let go of outdated narratives and lean into a more easeful, aligned way of working and living, this episode is for you.

Tune in to be inspired, grounded, and reminded that all is well—even when it doesn’t seem like it.

Show Notes:

• [01:40] Reconnecting and New Beginnings
• [04:29] Navigating Grief and Personal Transformation
• [07:43] The Power of Surrender and Trust
• [10:45] Challenging the Doer Mentality
• [13:35] Exploring Playfulness in Work and Life
• [25:43] Embracing Playfulness in Business
• [32:39] The Journey to Authenticity
• [42:43] The Importance of Self-Exploration

Show Links:

• Zanta Podcast - Spotify and Apple Music
• Connect with Ruthie on LinkedIn
• Follow Ruthie on Instagram

Shawn reflects on the lessons he inherited from his father, the surprising messages that helped him stay grounded, and the raw, messy, nonlinear path of grief. He also shares what not to say to someone going through loss, the small but powerful ways to support a grieving friend, and how he found healing in playing music—eventually performing for family, friends, and special events.

This conversation is real, unfiltered, and full of hard-won wisdom about resilience, presence, and what truly matters. Plus, stay until the end for a special song performance by Shawn.

In this solo episode, Barb explores how her tendency to analyze and interpret life can create an invisible barrier between her and a direct experience of life.

From the cold waters of Scotland to hiking adventures—uncover how shifting from observation to direct experience can revolutionize your relationship with life. A surprising lesson from a cold-water swimming lesson reveals a profound truth: we unconsciously distance ourselves from our own experience—and in doing so, we lose access to the richness of the moment.

During the episode, Barb explores the gift and value of

✅ Moving beyond the overthinking and constant analysis

✅ Transforming your relationship with uncertainty and discomfort

✅ Accessing deeper levels of inspiration, intuition, and creativity

✅ Navigating challenges with more grace and less resistance

✅ Reconnecting with the natural flow of life instead of fighting against it

If you've been feeling disconnected from your work, struggling with inspiration, or sensing there's a richer, more alive way to experience life, this episode will show you how to shift from managing life to fully meeting it.

Join Barb for a powerful exploration of what becomes possible when we stop controlling and allow life to carry us, just like water.

For high achievers who’ve mastered the external game, Jaime reveals why the next great adventure isn’t climbing higher—it’s going deeper. Through candid conversation, discover why purpose isn’t something to find but a way to live and why readiness for change is a decision, not a feeling.

Learn how to:

• Navigate life beyond traditional measures of success
• Release outdated identities that keep you stuck
• Transform the trap of comfort into an invitation for growth
• Embrace the aliveness that lives in the unknown
• Make purposeful choices when motivation alone isn’t enough

Whether you’re questioning ‘what’s next’ after achieving your goals, feeling called to redefine success, or sensing there’s something more for you, this episode offers a fresh perspective on creating a life of genuine purpose and fulfillment.



Join us for an honest exploration of what becomes possible when you’re willing to turn inward and embrace the adventure of authentic living—even when (and especially when) the path isn’t clear.

Through vulnerable storytelling, Alyssa shares her personal journey of facing fear and internal resistance – and how this inner work directly led to quantum leaps in her business revenue. Discover why your relationship with self-worth may be the hidden key to your next breakthrough.

Learn how to:

• Wake up from the trance of your conditioned patterns
• Transform your relationship with fear and failure
• Access and trust your intuitive guidance
• Regulate your nervous system for better decision-making
• Build success from a foundation of innate wholeness

Whether you’re an entrepreneur hitting an inner ceiling, a professional navigating challenges, or someone ready to transform their relationship with success, this episode offers practical wisdom for turning internal shifts into external results.

Join us for a deep exploration of what becomes possible when you’re willing to face your internal experience and let your authentic self lead the way.



Barb shares her personal journey of change, shedding old paradigms and embracing a deeper connection to her true self. She reflects on how the most transformative shifts—whether in navigating life’s challenges, unlocking new levels of creativity, or transcending past limitations—begin within.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why Barb created The Innerverse of Business & Life and her vision for the show.
• How accessing our essential nature opens new possibilities, insights, and adventures.
• She points you toward your inner landscape and the unchartered territories within, which have the potential to lead you toward a more aligned, alive, and authentic life.

Barb also introduces the themes that will shape the podcast: intimate conversations with thought leaders, change-makers, and everyday humans who share the profound inner shifts that have impacted their work and lives.

Usha Mayani is a visionary and entrepreneur with 30+ years of business experience in Panama's burgeoning capital, Panama City, and in the Colon Free Zone (CFZ), the largest duty-free zone in the Western Hemisphere. As the 2nd female president of the Free Zone Business Association (2016-2018), Usha Mayani led the effort to protect free trade between Panama and other countries at a time when trade partners like Colombia were blocking imports despite commercial treaties. Established in 1948, the CFZ continues to be a pillar of the country’s growing economy and a living, breathing monument to the contribution of immigrant families like the Mayani’s.

Today I speak to Jules Swales about the formless potential she accredits to the form of her business. Jules explains that though she didn’t have a specific vision for her business, the business began to naturally take shape when she simply “followed the nudges”. Jules shares what she’s learned about “settling in” to herself and accessing the real source of creativity. 

Jules Swales has studied Method Writing with Jack Grapes for over 16 years and in 2017 she launched the original Jack Grapes’ Method Writing live online program. Her classes are four times a year, and each class runs for eight weeks. Her main focus is to invite students to experience and write from the Creative Genius that lives inside us all. Jules is also a Creativity Coach supporting clients writing and editing their books. She ran a writing/editing class for four years and has studied with the poet David Whyte in both the British Lake District, and on Whidbey Island where she studied Conversational Leadership with him for nine months. Jules has a BA in Human Behavior (emphasis on Interpersonal Dynamics) and a MA in Spiritual Psychology.

Today you get to hear a conversation with Peter Wilson, from the Beyond Limits Virtual Summit that took place last year. Peter describes his journey with self-improvement, from seeking tools and trainings to the realization that the tools needed are already within him. Peter shares how this insight has helped foster his leadership from a place of love and care.

Peter Wilson is Director of Business Improvement at GS1 UK, a trade association with over forty thousand retail and supply companies. He is a coach, facilitator and trainer, leading change initiatives and supporting others to thrive throughout.

Today you get to hear a conversation with Nikki & Ged Welch, from the Beyond Limits Virtual Summit that took place last year. Together they share what they’ve seen from taking a curious and playful approach to life and business. Nikki & Ged speak to the intangible arsenal of connection, creativity and resilience we’re all fully equipped with, which allows us to rise to the occasion and handle anything that comes our way.

Ged and Nikki Welch have been working together for the last 4 years helping organisations, businesses and individuals perform at the highest level by tapping into their innate wellbeing and potential. This results in innovation, engagement and transformation in the most surprising ways! Ged has been doing this work in his own business coaching practice for 18 years following a career in the drinks industry, predominantly running and managing whisky plants and businesses. Nikki is an author and start up founder in the hospitality industry having spent 20 years in the wine industry. Their business, Naturally High Performance is currently evolving to offer more options for organisations and individuals to explore and discover their own potential.

Tim Feess is Co-Founder and CEO of GNARBOX, a technology company based in Los Angeles that builds data management computers for a variety of applications. He is passionate about exploring nature, technology, and the human experience.

Tracey McBeath is a health coach in Melbourne Australia, and also a mum of 5. She helps women to go beyond diets and restriction to find peace from within. Tracey also works alongside a number of dedicated GP’s to help people reverse type 2 diabetes. Her passion is to show that we are far more than the bodies we present to the world.

Aaron Turner is the founder of One Thought, based in London, and primarily works with entrepreneurs, leaders and organizations from around the world. Aaron has dedicated his professional life to highlighting and applying the transformative potential of a new understanding of the mind to our current challenges and limitations. Through this understanding, he helps leaders move forward, connect more powerfully to their creativity, and unleash their best ideas. Aaron is also President of the Executive Board of the Three Principles Global Community, a non-profit organization, and a published author and international speaker.

Dr. George Pransky is one of the two professional founders of the understanding of The Principles of Mind, Thought and Consciousness. He has taught the Principles for forty years to individuals, couples, businesses and colleagues. Dr. Pransky is the author of The Relationship Handbook and over fifty audio recordings. During his career he has served on the faculty of three graduate universities and continues to pioneer this understanding in new industries. Currently, he is a partner at Pransky and Associates and on the executive committee of the Three Principles Global Community.

Michael Neill is an internationally renowned author, speaker, and thought leader, challenging the cultural mythology that stress and struggle are a prerequisite to creativity and success. His bestselling books, podcasts, keynotes, trainings, and retreats have inspired and impacted millions of people on six continents around the world. Michael’s mission is to unleash the human potential with intelligence, humor, and heart, and his unique brand of loving disruption has made him a beloved catalyst and creative sparkplug to CEOs, leaders, creative artists, and anyone who wants to get more out of themselves and their lives while making more of a difference in the world.

Katie Finney and María Mayor are the founders of Amity. Amity is a non-profit based in the UK that facilitates people to co-create thriving communities. Katie and María are fascinated by the process of bringing people together to take inspired action and lead change in their community. They care deeply about understanding the fundamental human factors for this being successful and put understanding this at the centre of their life and work together. With community groups they deliver programmes which combine facilitation and coaching to point people in the direction of inspired action for the benefit of their communities and neighbourhoods.

Mitchell Bakst is currently the senior project manager with the Creative team in marketing for Madison Reed, a disruptor brand in the hair color industry. He is also a Certified Transformative Coach and brings that skill to the workplace, most recently spearheading Listening Circles for the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee of the company. He has managed creative teams in the beauty and toy industries for the past 20 years. Early in his career he was program director for a global nonprofit, The Hunger Project, where he founded a national network of students and teachers, and coached volunteer communities across the country working to end world hunger. Through his work he was recognized in Who’s Who Among Young American Professionals. He also co-founded two organizations devoted to the empowerment and transformation of men – Men’s Inner Journey and Echo of the Heart – leading retreats around the country and meditation groups in his community. Mitchell is also a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach.

Lisa Giruzzi is a peak performance coach, best-selling author, an accomplished speaker and an award-winning trainer with more than twenty-five years’ experience helping people to discover their inner magnificence and live life powerfully - free from regrets, judgments and fear. Lisa is the owner of Transformational Conversations, which specializes in causing breakthrough performance for individuals and organizations. Additionally, Lisa is the cofounder of EMS Leadership Academy whose purpose is to empower leaders to cause other leaders and to create bold visions that redefine the future of their organization and Emergency Services worldwide.

Meredith Bell has been an entrepreneur since 1982, and she’s an expert in helping companies develop the people side of their business. Meredith is co-founder and President of Performance Support Systems, a global software company based in Virginia. Their award-winning assessment and development tools have been used by all types of organizations to help leaders and team members become more effective performers.  Many clients have done business with her company for more than 20 years. Meredith is also author and co-author of two books published in 2020.  Her solo book, Strong for Performance: Create a Culture with Learning & Development Programs That Stick, and her new book, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, which she co-authored with Denny Coates, her business partner of 30 years. 

Today I’m in conversation with Angus & Rohini Ross, also known in business as “the Rewilders”. Together they share their personal journeys of navigating their business partnership alongside their romantic partnership. Angus and Rohini explore the full gamut of experiences, from overcoming self-doubt and insecurity to reaching new levels of confidence and impact. Their stories highlight how our businesses can serve both ourselves and others when we’re willing to bravely show up as our full selves.

Angus & Rohini Ross are "the Rewilders." They love working with couples and helping them to reduce conflict and discord in their relationships by pointing them to their innate wisdom and understanding. They work with couples who are struggling and couples who would like to deepen the love and intimacy they already have. They co-facilitate individualized couples intensives that rewild relationships back to their natural state of love. They are co-founders of The 29-Day Rewilding Experience and The Rewilding Community.

In today’s conversation, Dror Amir explains how an insight about state of mind created a significant internal shift for him. Though he once held his intellect in the highest regard, he now has a greater appreciation for the creative potential of a quiet mind. Through personal stories about his career path and health journey, Dror illustrates how an awareness of his own innate capability shifted the way he moved through the world and in his business.

Dror Amir is the owner of Paulinox Consulting, a business strategy and growth consulting firm. Dror is a mentor, an executive coach and a Three Principles practitioner supporting a variety of businesses and executives. With more than 25 years of experience in developing effective digital business strategies for a broad array of companies, Dror assists clients in creating growth-oriented platforms, which enables them to both organically grow their digital presence and eCommerce businesses while having simplified and efficient backend systems.Dror is also the co-founder of SimpleSHIFT, a platform based on the "Three Principles" understanding, whose mission it is to help people create more health, well-being, and ease across all areas of their lives and businesses.

Today I’m in conversation with Eika Bugbee to discuss getting started in business. As a self-proclaimed perfectionist, she used to think she had to have all the answers in order to “get started”. Erika shares her insight that clarity isn’t always in the “what, when, and how”, but rather in the enthusiasm behind an idea. All we need to know is where to begin, allow ourselves to engage, and the rest will follow. 

Erika Bugbee, M.A. is the founder of Erika Bugbee Coaching outside Seattle, Washington. For 22 years she’s specialized in working with teens, young adults, and parents through private video-call programs and 4-day face-to-face immersion programs. Erika also works extensively with individuals and couples, trains and mentors practitioners, and is a frequent international webinar and conference presenter. She has a bachelor’s degree and master’s degrees in psychology from University of Oregon and City University respectively. Erika has been married for 22 years and has two teenagers.

Aila Coats has an international coaching practice, serving teens, athletes and their families, professional coaches and business owners. She loves supporting service-oriented entrepreneurs in bringing their visions to life. In fact, after running several small group coaching programs, she decided to take it up a notch and start a coaching school infused with a lot of soul, launching February 2021. Aila holds a Master’s Degrees in Spiritual Psychology with an emphasis in Consciousness, Health and Healing, a Bachelors in Human Behavior and is a Certified Life Potentials Practitioner. She has also studied meditation and personal growth work for over 22 years.

Wyn Morgan is a change agent based in Windsor, UK and works with corporations and private individuals in every continent around the world. Having been in people development for over 20 years and with his own coaching and training business for the past 14 years, Wyn has become sought after to develop leaders, teams, and organisations. He delivers dramatic step changes in business results by delivering a step change in people’s thinking and understanding about their role, who they really are and how they personally show up. A major part of his work is helping people to be at their best in every part of their life with less ‘efforting’ and more of their natural brilliance.

Nicole Helprin is a creative leader with significant expertise and experience that she uses to make work and lives better. She is currently the Senior Vice President of Engagement, Performance, and Talent for a large, global tech company. Prior to this role, Nicole has worked in leadership and executive positions focused on Culture, Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion and Employee Communications at large, medium and small tech companies. She started her career in education as a teacher and trainer, and her love of teaching and coaching has been an integral part of all of her work and different roles ever since.

Mark is the Chief Operating Officer of a UK AIM listed company. He has a Degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA, and has worked in a variety of industries in a number of senior Director level roles. His real passion is helping businesses create step change in performance by unleashing the potential of their employees.

From publicist to brand architect and producer, Jenée has navigated a solopreneur career for nearly 30 years by crafting written and visual narratives for her clients. Today, Jenée works as the right-hand woman to a high-profile company owner of a large firm serving the luxury market in Austin, Texas. Jenée also writes a blog entitled Cathuddhist Buddhatholic, where her readers meet her and her cheeky perspectives at the crossroads of her indoctrinated upbringing and her chosen lifestyle path.

Adam is a professional Rugby player based in Scotland. He plays for the Glasgow Warriors and has represented Scotland at international level. Away from his day job Adam has always had an interest in the mind. As a young athlete, this interest was born out of wanting to succeed within his profession. Adam is still hugely inspired to achieve in rugby, although his interest in the mind is now more orientated around insight into our essence, innate health and wisdom. What is interesting, from his experience, is that both self improvement and insight into our innate health overlap in many ways.

Linda Riefler is a 25 year veteran of Morgan Stanley, an American Multinational financial services corporation. She began her career in capital markets and rose to serve on the Operating Committee and the Management Committee of the 60,000 person firm, prior to retiring in 2013. Linda has deep expertise in business strategy, succession planning, talent development and capital markets. She currently serves as a Director of CSX Corporation since 2017 and as a director of MSCI, Inc. since 2005 as well as serving on a number of boards.

In today’s conversation with Don we talk in-depth about his time as president of BAE. Under his leadership BAE became the undisputed world leader in its market, growing to nearly $2 Billion in annual sales. When I first heard Don speak about his time in leadership and their turnaround story, I was not only impressed but inspired. Don was ahead of the curve in many ways. Years before anyone was really talking about state-of-mind, he saw that his old tricks weren’t working, and he had to try something different. He was personally impacted by an understanding of state of mind and decided to bring it into the organization. Listen in as Don shares how in a short period of time, the worst performing division became the best and then became the model for all other divisions to follow.

Today I speak with Dr. Noushin Bayat who describes past challenges around anxiety, stress, and hurt. When difficult feelings arose, it looked like something to think about, dwell on, and ultimately, “fix”. She found herself over preparing, overthinking, and living as if her “internal state of peace, contentment and joy was dependent on people being a certain way”. When Noushin began to see the truth of thought as transient, she realized her inner peace and clarity could never be impacted or damaged. Noushin shares why she now relies on her presence of mind when showing up to any challenge.

Dr. Noushin Bayat is founder of Engaging Wisdom, Inc., a consultancy organization that provides coaching and organization development services in operations, change management, and leadership development. She supports executives/teams to engage clear thinking, psychological agility, and presence to collaborate effectively and deliver emergent innovative solutions within complex agile environments. She has a BS in computer science and communications, masters in public health and spiritual psychology, and a doctorate in organizational leadership, with advanced training in coaching, yoga, and meditation.

Elaine McCarthy and Orla Pearson are the creators and directors of MyClearText Ltd, a captioning service offering high-quality subtitles directly to deaf and hard of hearing people. The company has grown from strength-to-strength with a client list including, Google, Barclays Bank, The Cabinet Office, NHS England, Business Disability Forum, Department of Work and Pensions, Atos, Channel 4 Events and many others.  The company is known for its high-quality writers and expertise in delivering live subtitles at events and meetings, most recently providing the live subtitles for the coverage of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meetings in London.

Today you get to hear from friends and business partners Elaine McCarthy and Orla Pearson, who reflect on a difficult time in their business. Elaine and Orla were living in a perpetual state of stress and exhaustion and their business looked like a colossal burden that could fail at any moment. They were bogged down by thought and limited by fear, but unable to see it. Together they share how a simple understanding completely transformed their business, restored their partnership, and helped them uncover their joy, courage and confidence. 

Sandy Krot’s vision is to make the workplace a setting for creative performance as well as the elevation of the human spirit. She is a pioneer in translating a principled understanding of human thought to leadership and organizational effectiveness. The early years of her career were dedicated to counseling and human development. The focus of her work today is with Fortune 100 executives, leadership teams, and working groups helping them achieve extraordinary results by unleashing the power of the human mind. She works with the consulting group Insight Principles, Inc. and coauthored with Ken Manning and Robin Charbit the book entitled, Invisible Power: Insight Principles at Work.

Kaja Flatøy is from the north of Norway and has worked as a nurse for nearly 20 years, mainly in the Emergency ward. She has a coaching practice on the side and also gives lectures on topics including work environment, communication & leadership. She is also part of an Emergency Medical Team that is sent out in the world when countries need assistance, like Samoa during the measles outbreak and Italy during the Covid pandemic.

Mara Gleason Olsen is the co-founder of One Solution, an international nonprofit dedicated to solving large-scale global challenges by helping individuals, communities and systems to change from within. It is Mara’s life passion to educate people about the mind so they can reconnect to their innate well-being, resilience, and capacity for new ideas because it is the most efficient and sustainable solution to any problem. 

Dr. Wilkie is the Former Chief Operating Officer at Farnum. She has led the premier substance abuse treatment programs at Farnum and Farnum North since 2008. She has been recognized by multiple community organizations, state offices and legislative committees for excellence in business management and healthcare advocacy. Her ability to understand the human experience is evident in her leadership and talent for empowering everyone to recognize their innate potential.

In today’s conversation, I speak with entrepreneur Chris Gauld. Chris used to believe the secret to success was to push, strive and constantly have his business on his mind. For years he wore his “efforting” as a badge of honor, until he began to explore and appreciate state of mind. Chris shares why he no longer equates effort with quality and success in business, and what he’s seen in the direction of his own wellbeing.

Chris Gauld was co-founder of Spark, a business that would disrupt the heavily regulated utility industry, growing to £230m in revenue and a team of 450 people and featuring in Sunday Times Fast Track, Top Track, Profit Track and the FT1000 in consecutive years. In 2019 Chris launched D3 by Equator Assist – a private equity focused digital agency providing pre-deal Due Diligence and post transaction transformation services for portfolio businesses. Chris has also retained a role with Ovo and acts as NXD and advisor to scaling businesses. Chris was Entrepreneurial Scotland’s Emerging Entrepreneur winner in 2016 and went on to be named both regional and national EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2016.

Elizabeth Lovius is a Leadership Coach, International Speaker, Author. She is also a Social Entrepreneur. Elizabeth offers leaders headspace to access their insightful wisdom and lead real change. Her specialties are in cultivating collaboration, creativity, clarity, confidence and core wellbeing. Elizabeth has over 25 years experience, having worked with over 100 organisations and trained, coached and mentored over 10,000 individuals.

Today I’m joined in conversation by Anna Debenham, Brooke Wheeldon-Reece and Eirik Olsen. These three individuals are all part of the IOS collective, a group with a mission to create individual, community and systemic change through an understanding of the mind. Anna, Brooke and Eirik share examples of how impactful an understanding of the mind can be, for themselves and their clients, and illustrate how this understanding has the power to transform the world.

The IOS collective’s mission is to uncover the capacity of our mind to create individual, community and systemic change. It was founded on the idea that what we can do alone is nothing compared to what we can do together. Today the collective includes One Solution co-founded by Eirik & Mara Olsen, which focuses on personal, organizational and global change. The Spark Initiative led by President & CEO, Brooke Wheeldon-Reece is focused on educating youth through S.P.A.R.K. mentoring curricula and the Insight Alliance with founder, Anna Debenham which is focused on transforming the correctional system from the inside out.

In today’s conversation, I speak with solopreneur Julie Chazotte. Julie talks about her past experience of thinking “more” was always required of herself in order to grow and thrive in business. It was through deepening her understanding of the mind that she had the profound insight “I don’t have to be more than I am to grow my business.” Julie shares what happens when we realize we can show up exactly as we are in business.

Julieanne Chazotte is a Transformational Coach & Three Principles Practitioner. She is passionate about helping people experience more fully their innate well-being and natural wisdom as they create a life and business that feels aligned and inspired!

Janet Durgin is currently Head of School at Sonoma Academy, a private prep school she helped found over 20 years ago. Throughout Sonoma Academy’s development, she has been a stalwart proponent of an educational environment and methodology that maximizes the transformative time of adolescence.

Rebecca D'Angelo is the Managing Director and Founder of Mrs Splashback.

Mackenzie Young is originally from Belleville, IL but is currently a Travel nurse on assignment in San Diego, CA. She has a background in stroke and cardiac step down ICU and is currently working with COVID patients during this crisis. She is a loving daughter, sister and friend and cannot forget, favorite godchild to Barb Patterson.

In today’s conversation, you get to hear from Lane Zarate. In Lane’s line of work, dealing with conflict resolution and problem-solving is a big part of her day to day. She used to experience pressure and anxiety in her job, believing it was all on her to have the answers. These feelings began to shift when she heard something simple yet profound: “We all naturally have mental health, but for our thinking.” She realized the worry she felt was a result of insecure thinking, an insight that provided considerable comfort and relief. Lane shares how this understanding allowed her to approach her role in business with more ease, confidence and enjoyment.

Lane Zarate is the Senior Capital Projects Officer in the Transportation and Public Works Department for the City of Fort Worth. She is responsible for managing two teams that deliver capital street reconstruction projects and plan the City’s pavement management programs. She is also responsible for the development of best practices for engineering design and construction on both capital and maintenance projects. Lane has over 14 years of civil engineering experience including roadway design, project management and construction management in both the public and private sectors. She has her Professional Engineering (P.E.) license, is a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) and is a Certified Envision Sustainability Professional. Lane first learned of the principles behind state of mind in 2016 through her husband, Rick Zarate, and has since brought State of Mind training to individuals in her organization and seen remarkable changes.

Today I welcome back serial entrepreneur, James Layfield, to discuss clarity of mind in turbulent times. James reflects on his tendency to seek stimulation and avoid boredom, and shares how this moment in time has presented a rare opportunity to settle down and get quiet inside. This stillness has allowed him to recalibrate, see beyond the momentary worry and reactivity, and step up as a leader. James highlights how even in times of tumult and turmoil, there is well being and clarity of mind to be found.

James Layfield is a serial entrepreneur and tech investor based between New York & London. He has a FinTech innovation business in the UK and in the US, an AI-based platform to lead enterprise through the process of finding the perfect software for their business, http://HelloBlackbox.com. He is an investor in a number of FinTechs: Lex, Gambit Rewards, Covered by Sage.

Aaron Turner is the founder of One Thought, based in London, and primarily works with entrepreneurs, leaders and organizations from around the world. Aaron has dedicated his professional life to highlighting and applying the transformative potential of a new understanding of the mind to our current challenges and limitations. Through this understanding, he helps leaders move forward, connect more powerfully to their creativity, and unleash their best ideas. Aaron is also President of the Executive Board of the Three Principles Global Community, a non-profit organization, and a published author and international speaker.

Today I welcome back Colette Grant to discuss finding clarity in a time of significant and complex change. Last year, Colette made the decision to step out of Grant Property Investment, a business she co-founded over 20 years ago, in order to pursue a new business venture. Colette shares how understanding the nature of thought allowed her to maintain a free and present mind in the midst of transition, as well as navigate uncharted territory with clarity and confidence.

Colette Grant is Founder of Optimise Your Potential Limited, Transformational Coaching and Mentoring. Colette is also a founding Board Member of Entrepreneurial Scotland, whose vision is to inspire and develop Scotland’s people to build the most entrepreneurial society in the world. Colette is also Chair of the Entrepreneurial Scotland Foundation Trustees Board, whose Saltire Programmes see over 200 young people participate every year in world-class, global development and internship programmes, specially designed for high potential individuals. Colette is also the co-founder of Grant Property Investment and helped it become a leading UK Residential Property Investment + Management Company until she sold her interest in 2019 to concentrate on her Coaching and Mentoring Business.

Today I speak with Chinese medicine practitioner and acupuncturist, Jeremiah Krieger. Since engaging with the understanding of the principles, Jeremiah has developed a playful approach toward life, deeper compassion for himself and others, and has connected more powerfully to his own resiliency. As a result of this compassion and inner wisdom, Jeremiah is able to point his patients to their own innate health and well-being. Jeremiah shares why he relies on the momentum of inspiration rather than thinking and wisely urges us to “never underestimate the power of kindness”.

Dr.Jeremiah Krieger is passionate about healing, and this passion drives him in all areas of his life. A dedicated father of four and a busy Chinese medicine practitioner, his philosophy is to help his patients lead a balanced, healthy life and experience radiant health. He is a frequent speaker on Chinese medicine for such audiences as Paramount Studios, the National Alliance for Mental Illness, Safe Harbor and Golden Bridge Yoga, to name a few. He has studied and taught Chinese Yoga, Chi Kung, and philosophy for over 20 years.

John and Pam Dibbs are life and business partners and co-founders of The Plane Picture Company. The company has had many reinventions, including a move from London to Seattle 20 years ago. John Dibbs (known as Dibbsy) is a world renowned air-to-air specialist (think hanging out of one plane taking photos of another plane in flight!). Clients include British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Netflix, Boeing, Gulfstream, The US Air Force and Royal Air Force. Having authored 26 books and had hundreds of magazine front covers, these days you are more likely to find John on location filming a documentary. Specializing in factual entertainment, Dibbsy is directing and producing aviation stories from working on Spitfire the documentary (currently on Netflix and On Demand) to currently directing a documentary about the P-51 Mustang called American Warhorse. Pam Dibbs brings Production muscle to the partnership; structuring project funding and overseeing client and partner relationships.  Dibbs On Life is Pam's other business focused on comedic speaking and leadership coaching. Dibbsy is heavily involved in helping Pam with media and video and they can often be found crying with laughter as they co-write a new comedy set for Pam. A good sense of humor comes in handy when you have lived and worked together for nearly 30 years!

Steph Wilson is the CEO of SK Chase. A present and insightful leader, Steph has a deep care for people and a generous heart. With nearly 15 years of entrepreneurial experience, Steph naturally sees what’s next, and is rigorous in her approach making sure that things get done properly.

Rick Zarate is an environmental scientist and project manager at Freese and Nichols, Inc. Rick works with private and municipal clients across Texas to deliver environmental studies and permitting for complex civil engineering and infrastructure projects.  Rick came across the principles behind state of mind in 2016 and it has profoundly impacted his personal and professional life – he has been sharing the principles with family, friends, work colleagues, and anyone who will listen, ever since. Rick lives with his wife, Lane, and two children, Micah and Luella, in Fort Worth, Texas.

In today’s conversation, Rick Zarate talks about a time when he was experiencing significant success in his professional life, and along with that, a significant amount of stress and worry. Curious about his own stress and in search of answers, he came across a book about the inside out nature of life. Once Rick began to connect the dots between his feelings of worry and his own state of mind, things began to look very different. Decision-making in business no longer felt as “high stakes” and stress-inducing, knowing he could step back and rely on clarity of mind to step in. Rick shares how he has seen the impact of this understanding in both his profession and as a parent.

Don Donovan has worked in and led large, complex, successful businesses in premier corporations like Sanders Associates, Lockheed, Lockheed Martin and BAE SYSTEMS. Now retired, Don consults with businesses in various industries. He is one of the founders of The Three Principles Global Community, a non-profit corporation, and served as the president of its Executive Board from 2009 to 2017.

Dr. George Pranksy is one of the original pioneers in the understanding of the Principles behind state-of-mind and its connection to the field of psychology and business. Dr. George Pransky is the founder and Senior Partner of Pransky and Associates and is the author of The Relationship Handbook.

Today you get to hear a talk given by Don Donovan and George Pransky, from the Beyond Limits Business Summit in Portland. Don & George share their experience of working together at BAE SYSTEMS, from creating culture change within a huge organization to impacting the “bottom line” of business. Together, they shed light on the significant implications of one single variable: State of mind.

Brooke Wheeldon-Reece is the president and chief executive officer for SPARK Initiative in Tampa, Florida.

Cheryl Wilkie is the chief operating officer for Farnum Center in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Melissa Palazzo-Hart is COO & managing director at Sid Lee USA in Los Angeles, California.

Today you get to hear a panel discussion from the Portland Beyond Limits Business Summit. You will hear stories that demonstrate the impact of this understanding across a variety of organizations, each with a vastly different set of circumstances. Whether it’s creating culture change within a company, turning a company around, or helping a company close its doors, the understanding is the secret weapon that unites these stories of powerful transformation and hope.

Today you get to hear a talk given by Nikki Welch, from the Beyond Limits event that took place in Edinburgh last spring. Nikki, who has been an entrepreneur for over 17 years, shares how this understanding has helped her navigate the world of startups. Nikki used to always worry about “what’s next” and spent a lot of time and energy making judgments about the potential outcomes of her ideas. Nikki shares how tapping into her own wisdom released her from her own constraints and gave her total freedom to play in business.

Nikki Welch is a drinks entrepreneur and business coach who has spent the last 17 years making the often confusing world of wine, whisky and beer more accessible. She is a published author of 3 books and is the founder and creator of the WineTubeMap, WhiskyTubeMap and BeerTubeMap, flavour maps to decode wine, whisky and beer. She is currently working on a new project, Quenchable, bringing together her drinks knowledge and experience of how our minds really work to train hospitality staff.

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Christine Heath has nearly 40 years of experience as a therapist with extensive experience in substance abuse treatment, family violence, stress reduction, special education/mental health needs for children and adolescents, consultation and training for businesses and healthcare professionals. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist in both Hawaii and Minnesota, as well as a Master Addiction Counselor and an Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor.  She is also the co-author of the book “The Secret of Love: Unlock the Mystery, Unleash the Magic”. An internationally-renowned trainer of the Three Principles, Ms. Heath currently provides training and consultation based on the Three Principles to businesses, health care agencies, and schools and provides training and seminars nationally and internationally.

In today’s conversation, I speak with Maura Moynihan. When Maura began to gain a new understanding of the mind, it completely shifted the way she did business. Through this understanding, she had a “powerfully influential” insight: it wasn’t her logical mind leading the way, but rather her own innate, quiet wisdom guiding her. Seeing the playful nature of this insight gave her the permission to follow her enthusiasm, fully engage, and step into new levels of growth, inspiration and flow. Maura goes on to describe the far reaching impact of this, sharing how it has changed her parenting style and enabled her to see her husband with brand new eyes.

Maura Moynihan is the owner and operator of Rosewood Family Healing Center: a collaborative, integrative, alternative healing center for families of Los Angeles. She practices chiropractic, craniosacral, energy healing and breathwork healing. Maura also facilitates women’s groups, has a coaching practice, and travels around the country with her husband teaching spiritual psychology through breathwork facilitation.

In today’s conversation, Lila Turner reflects on a time in her life when things were going well; she was productive, had a thriving career, a devoted relationship and two amazing kids. However, even though she was high functioning, it was tense inside her head. She was often anxious and revved up. Things started to change once she realized there could be another way to “do life” and that she could live in a better feeling. When she was able to take herself off her mind, she was able to experience more presence and deeper listening with others, as well as more impact and more connection. Lila shares how listening is the “life hack for well-being” and the source of clarity and “mental resets” in business.

Lila Turner left a 20-year career as a womenswear designer to join the One Thought team where she designs, develops and provides programs for organizations and individuals in order to address the ‘leaky bucket’ issues people face in their lives and their businesses. Lila is also the founder and CEO of Relationship Ready. She feels that what she has learned in recent years has greatly impacted the quality of her relationship and enabled her to have a rich, loving and softer experience of her partner and herself within her marriage. She feels everyone deserves to be in a loving relationship. She is currently on the faculty of the One Thought Foundations Program developing new practitioners and is a regular conference speaker and presenter both in the UK and abroad.

Today I speak with Pam Dunn, a solopreneur of over 22 years, to discuss the profound impact of reconnecting to her own humanity and love of leadership. Pam describes herself as having a “high capacity and excitement for life”. In the past, this often translated into an intense, and sometimes harsh, style of leadership. Since learning to lean into her humanity, she now approaches challenges with tenderness and vulnerability and is able to relate to her team more compassionately and effectively than ever before. Pam shares why it’s not only O.K. to make mistakes, but why you can also allow others to make mistakes.

Pam Dunn has been a catalyst for transformative learning and leadership development for more than 20 years. In 2004, Pam authored Journey to Your Soul’s Magnificence – What a Difference a Year Makes, published by Nightingale-Conant. Her second book, It's Time to Look Inside - To see yourself and everyone through the lens of magnificence was released in 2014 and published by Balboa Press. Both works provide the reader with tangible tools and effective practices for positive, sustainable change. Pam created Your Infinite Life Training & Coaching Company in 2008, and developed multiple coaching and training platforms. The company has helped thousands of people and countless companies/organizations/teams change their lives and ways of working for the better. She also founded The Peaceful Project, a non-profit 501(C)3 Corporation. Through the Peaceful Project, she and her team primarily work with youth and schools to change any destructive and ineffective behaviors, become more responsible for all of their behavior and self-esteem and unleash the power of peace in their lives, no matter their age.

Paul Lock has always had a fascination with psychology and philosophy and, during his time in sales, came across the work of Sydney Banks. Since 2011, Paul has immersed himself in learning more about these Principles and as a result, experienced profound changes in all areas of his life. In 2014, Paul left sales and began working with individuals and businesses to help increase their overall performance, productivity and mental wellbeing. In 2015, Paul also began delivering programs to men in Prison with Beyond Recovery and also co-founded, Mind Spa. Paul picked up a paintbrush for the first time in 2012 and in 2017 rented his first art studio. Paul has since held two successful solo exhibitions with many of his paintings bought by private collectors, internationally.

In 2009, Barbara Hammond co-founded The Learning Alliance, an educational nonprofit funded by social venture capital and dedicated to early children’s literacy. The Learning Alliance has been awarded 9 national Pacesetter awards from the campaign for grade-level Reading and has been featured in a PBS NewsHour special for its Moonshot Moment collective impact work. She is the former Chairman of the Board of the Indian River County Mental Health Association and currently serves on the Board of the Kindergarten Readiness Collaborative. She is an Emergent Learning Master Practitioner and conducts leadership development programs.

Aaron Turner is the founder of One Thought, based in London, and primarily works with entrepreneurs, leaders and organizations from around the world. Aaron has dedicated his professional life to highlighting and applying the transformative potential of a new understanding of the mind to our current challenges and limitations. Through this understanding, he helps leaders move forward, connect more powerfully to their creativity, and unleash their best ideas. Aaron is also President of the Executive Board of the Three Principles Global Community, a non-profit organization, and a published author and international speaker.

It was whilst helping to build Better World charity in the UK that Julian Fraser came across the Three Principles. Over the years as a COO, he helped Better World become established as an international focus for sharing this understanding through its Life 2.0 conference (of which Julian is the Conference director) – with 1000 annual attendees, now the biggest Principles event in the world. Julian has experienced many personal insights along the way, clearly seeing that by stepping out of his own way, life becomes a smoother, effortless and more joyful experience.

As a crisis communications consultant, Mahima Shrestha is familiar with high-stakes, high-stress, urgent situations. It is a common misconception that these situations must be met with highly-charged, high-stress responses to be effective. It is also an industry that heavily relies on protocol, training, and planning to best prepare for an uncertain and unknown outcome. Though planning is essential, it does not guarantee certainty. As Mahima says, “in the moment of a crisis, there’s nothing else to rely on except presence of mind.”

With an extensive background in media and crisis communications, Mahima Shrestha is obsessed with bringing bright people together to find solutions to complex problems. Over the years she has handled PR, media relations and corporate communications for government, multilateral, private and non-profit organizations in a wide range of sectors including aviation, hydropower, finance, healthcare and more. As a crisis communications consultant, she works with entrepreneurs, think tanks and innovators as well as organizations and individuals involved in a range of high stakes situations.

For years, Luke Farrar found himself caught in a cycle of overcomplicating things at work, for himself and his team. He relied on “systems” to provide solutions and efficiency, and was constantly consuming information to seek answers outside of himself. When Luke learned to instead look inward and trust his own natural compass, he was able to lead his team in a brand new way. With the understanding that we all have this built-in guide and capability, Luke was able to take the pressure off and help his team excel.

Luke Farrar is the founder of LF Sign Group, a boutique sign company producing visually stunning projects over 15yrs. His company has worked with some of the most recognizable companies in Australia, including Mitsubishi Australia, Brickworks Limited, Lend Lease Group, Samsonite Australia, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Red Bull Racing, Dairy Australia, Origin Energy, Moonee Valley Racing Club, Telstra Corporation Ltd. His passion is “people” with a focus on team, culture & relationships.

Michael Neill is an internationally renowned transformative coach and the best-selling author of six books including: Creating the Impossible, The Inside-Out Revolution and The Space Within. He has spent over 25 years as a coach and advisor and highly respected within his field for unleashing the human potential with intelligence, humor, and heart.

In today’s episode, you get to hear Fiona Lukeis speaking at the Beyond Limits Business Salon in Melbourne. Fiona speaks on resilience, potential, trusting her gut instincts, and why it’s not “on her” to generate creativity. There is a greater creative intelligence inside all of us that we can leverage for the best results in life and in business.

Fiona Lukeis has been a leading coach, mentor and facilitator in the personal and professional development field for more than a decade, developing and facilitating programs and events across Australia. She is the owner and founder of The Relationship Place, a renowned coaching practice that helps individuals, couples, and teams simplify and transform their relationships.

Renee Avril Gorham is Vice President of the Toro Bravo Inc Restaurant Group including Toro Bravo, Tasty n Daughters, Tasty n Alder, Mediterranean Exploration Company, PLAZA DEL TORO, Shalom Y’all, and Bless Your Heart Burgers. She has been a vital part of the Gorham Restaurants’ vision from the beginning, bringing craft, nuance, and hospitality to the front of house service since the start of Toro Bravo with owner, chef, and her now-husband, John Gorham.

Anna Debenham is the Founder of The Insight Alliance. The Insight Alliance is a non-profit organization that works in prisons and in the community in Oregon with a simple focus: Understanding the limitless nature of the human mind and recognizing our own innate wellbeing. Everything we need to thrive already exists within us.

Melissa Palazzo-Hart is a creative, high-energy, entrepreneurial Business and Marketing professional with over 20 years’ experience in leading marketing, strategy, operations and talent for some of the most prestigious agencies and brands. For the past 13 years, she has been the President of one of the most awarded creative agencies in Hollywood and is an Executive Member of Women in Film and YPO Hollywood.

Kerryn is the Founder and Brand Director of Melbourne based footwear & accessories brand Radical Yes! Established in 2013, the brand represents a coming-together of Kerryn's many years of experience spent in the fashion industry in roles as diverse as Product Developer, Strategy Planner and Content Creator. Best known for their 'flat shoe liberation' philosophy, Radical Yes! is approached as a creative project that explores and presents themes close to Kerryn's heart set largely by the context of her Yoga and writing practice. Kerryn has been developing product offshore for over 15 years with a focus on footwear and sunglasses and is a firm believer that creativity will set you free.

In today’s conversation, I speak with Emma Bolger. Having previously identified as a “fixer”, Emma relied on careful planning and organization to guide her through life’s twists and turns. She was both becoming a new mother and facing challenging transitions at work, when she began to learn about the role of thought. Emma describes this understanding as being a “game-changer”, allowing her to flow through life more easily. She’s discovered that she can live in a feeling of well-being, clarity, and connection, even in the midst of great change.

Emma is someone who juggles multiple roles, all with one common theme - connection.  With over 13 years of holistic marketing communications experience, Emma collaborates with individuals, organisations and the media to connect brands with their consumers; leads RPM classes to connect individuals with their personal health goals; and has recently entered #mumlife which she says has opened a whole new dimension of connection, as she mindfully raises her daughter, Sofia.

Emma-Kate Rose and Robert Pekin are co-owners of the well known Brisbane social enterprise, Food Connect. Emma-Kate and Rob are on a mission to democratise the food system to address many of the social and environmental problems with food access, distribution, and treating growers and workers fairly. They recently raised over $2 million with their community of 513 “Careholders” through an equity crowdfunding campaign to buy their warehouse, becoming Australia’s first community-owned local food hub.

Scott has spent over 23 years as a coach, mentor, and integrative health practitioner assisting individuals in reconnecting to their innate health and well-being, improving performance and living with clarity. State of mind coaching is the foundation to his integrative health and well-being programs and has worked with professional athletes, Olympians, couples, families, teams, corporations and individuals who want to live, work, perform and play from their inner vitality.

Chetna Bhatt is a part-time in house employment lawyer, executive coach, and speaker. As the co-founder and CEO of Being Lawyers, she shares a new understanding of how the mind works with organisations and professionals to help them access elevated levels of wellbeing and potential. Chetna has co-hosted wellbeing conferences with The Law Society and regularly speaks for them. She has spoken at various events including the Women Economic Forum and the UK’s leading Health and Wellbeing@Work Conference.

Kevin Gleason is the President & CEO of Adams Outdoor Advertising. Adams Outdoor is the fourth-largest owner and operator of outdoor advertising structures in the United States and is regarded as the Out of Home industry leader. Gleason also started Gleason Family Vineyards in Santa Barbara California where he and his family grow, produce and bottle up to twenty-five thousand cases of award-winning and highly rated wines under the brand names of Refugio Ranch Vineyards and Roblar Vineyards.

In today’s conversation, I speak with Brough Johnson. As the co-founder and CEO of a startup, Brough has seen her fair share of roadblocks in business. Since being introduced to the understanding of thought, the path forward no longer seems limited; she now only sees endless “doors of opportunity” in every direction. Brough shares her own insights and metaphors to beautifully illustrate the potential we all have, no matter how many closed doors we come up against.

Brough Johnson is the co-founder and CEO of Narrative Muse, an online matchmaker of perfect-for-you recommendations of books and movies by and about women and non-binary folk. Brough and her co-founder, Teresa Bass, are passionate about creating a future where women and non-binary audiences can find tons of great stories that get them.

In today’s conversation, I speak with Francesco Barbera. Francesco describes his past experience as living in a “level of static”. His struggle felt like something that needed fixing, leading him on a self-help journey for answers and solutions. Eventually he came across an understanding that brought compelling clarity and renewed fulfillment in his work. Francesco shares how this understanding continues to impact his life and his business.

Francesco Barbera is a corporate lawyer focused on the representation of startup and emerging growth companies. He is the founder of Barbera Corporate Law, P.C., a boutique transactional law firm that advises entrepreneurs on the legal dimensions of structuring, financing and scaling their businesses. He is also founder of Cofounder Dynamics, a training and coaching program focused on helping founders enjoy more resilient and effective business partnerships.

Kathleen Murphy, M.Ed., LADC, is the VP of Substance Abuse Services for Farnum Center, overseeing Farnum’s Outpatient Programs, Medical Detox, and Admissions. Kathleen has been providing treatment to those affected by substance use disorder since 2003. She earned her master’s degree in counseling in 2010 from the University of New Hampshire and is a Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor.

In 2008, Neil Scott Johnson set up an Events Catering and Cook school from scratch, after 20 years of corporate life in the property sector. Having seen the light and exited the hospitality industry, he is now the co-founder of Bravo Whisky Golf, a boutique travel company based in Scotland. He is married to Lisa, a CrossFit instructor, and has 2 boys aged 7 and 10.

In today’s conversation, I speak with Catherine Nation. Catherine came from the New York fashion world, where having an edge and intensity was seen as the basis of hard work and success. She made the move to the West Coast with the intention of slowing down and relaxing, only to find that her New York edge had followed her across the country. When a co-worker introduced her to the understanding, her interest was piqued and things began to shift. She made the decision to train her team in state-of-mind, which transformed the energy and workflow of the company. Catherine shares what has changed for the better, in her leadership style and approach to business.

Catherine Nation is EVP of Retail/Marketing for Johnny Was. In this role, she oversees all aspects of the retail experience from the rollout of freestanding stores nationwide, as well as overseeing marketing for the company. Since joining Johnny Was in 2009 she has launched 40 freestanding boutiques with 12 additional stores in the pipeline for 2019. Nation got her start in the 80’s at iconic NYC brand Betsey Johnson, taking the company from 3 to 45 boutiques during her role as head of retail, and eventually EVP of Retail/Marketing & PR. In true creative fashion and looking for a lifestyle that was closer to nature, she relocated with her family from NYC to idyllic Ojai, California, where she created the retail experience Bhavantu, combining edgy design with her passion for wellness and yoga. It was this pursuit of a healthy lifestyle coupled with her love of fashion that led Nation to Johnny Was, a collection anchored in a California lifestyle and thoughtful design on a global scale.

Nicola Bird is the author of the newly released book, A Little Peace of Mind. She has founded a global platform under the same name where she helps clients find freedom from panic attacks, anxiety and stress. The platform has attracted over a million views from people around the world and includes online and virtual programs. Nicola is most excited to let others know the simplicity, ease and grace with which this has happened is completely different to the driving, striving and work-really-hard-because-then-you’ll-make-it she used to grow her previous software business. In Nicola’s words, “There is something different powering my business. Something truly awesome.”

George is an owner/founder and Brand Strategy Director at Ignite Your Brand, a strategic and creative agency based in Edinburgh. He has worked for some of the major brands in Scotland and the UK (including Visit Scotland, Scottish Widows, Standard Life, Adobe Systems, Woodgroup, Entrepreneurial Scotland and Gleneagles Hotel) as well as many SME’s and dynamic startups. George and the team have recently been working for brands as far and wide as China, Asia, Australia and Nepal with European and global reach. Ignite have been developing and growing over the last 20 years to become a leading Brand Creation, Management and Positioning agency, inspiring clients to grow and build successful, inspiring brands.

Lizzie Edwards is a personal stylist and executive presence coach, and the founder and owner of the UK's leading style and wardrobe consultancy for senior female professionals, executives and business owners. She is also the author of a best-selling book, ‘Look Like the Leader You Are; A 7 Step Style Strategy for Ambitious Women.

Nicole Helprin is a creative leader with significant expertise and experience that she uses to make work and lives better. She is currently the Senior Vice President of Engagement, Performance, and Talent for a large, global tech company. Prior to this role, Nicole has worked in leadership and executive positions focused on Culture, Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion and Employee Communications at large, medium and small tech companies. She started her career in education as a teacher and trainer, and her love of teaching and coaching has been an integral part of all of her work and different roles ever since.

Today you get to hear a panel discussion from the LA Beyond Limits Business Salon, featuring Nati Braunstein, Jessie Marcus, and Michelle Raimo Kouyate. Nati, Jessie, and Michelle all play different roles within the film industry, but they also share one significant understanding: it is possible to maintain a healthy norm, regardless of the industry, if you look to your own resilience and resourcefulness.

Today I’m joined by Peter Wright to talk about the ROI of state-of-mind in business. Peter, a student of the principles, has experienced the infinite value of leading from this understanding. Additionally, he has seen the impact of training his team in this understanding, in the midst of major organizational change and uncertainty. Peter has witnessed for himself how organizations can thrive with state-of-mind as the guide, boosting performance, creative problem-solving, and overall well-being. Not to mention, greatly influence bottom-line results.

Peter Wright has had a 30-year career, where he has held senior leadership positions in several large and well-respected organizations. His last role was Head of Procurement for SABMiller Europe, leading a functional transformation project, building a regional organization and then deeply involved in two divestments, which resulted from the merger with ABInbev, the 5th largest merger in corporate history. Peter recently founded Infinite Insights, a coaching business focused on working with executives, leadership teams and high potential individuals in FTSE / Fortune companies.

Yann de Rochefort is a New York-based restaurateur, husband, father of two boys, and the founder/CEO of Boqueria. Born and raised in France, Yann’s longstanding connection to Spain stems from childhood summers spent exploring Barcelona’s local food markets. Drawn to the city’s warmth and hospitality, Yann returned to Spain as a student, where he expanded both his palate and passion for Spanish food culture. He later moved to NYC to work as a corporate marketing executive before ultimately deciding to “quit his day job” and pursue the opportunity to create something significant. He embraced his entrepreneurial spirit, love affair with Spain, and passion for design in 2006, when he opened Boqueria’s flagship restaurant in NYC’s Flatiron neighborhood. Twelve years later, Boqueria has become an east coast institution, with six locations spread throughout in Washington D.C. and Manhattan.

Today I speak with Kevin Boyd about presence, and why it may be the most important and influential factor in leadership. Kevin believes that where we 'come from' inside ourselves and how we show up directly impacts our effectiveness as leaders. We explore this idea further as Kevin reflects on his own leadership journey and shares what he's seen as a more connected, authentic, and present leader.

Kevin has over 38 years' experience in Financial Services, covering all aspects of banking and corporate finance. He has held various senior leadership positions in corporate and commercial banking and is currently Managing Director of Shawbrook Bank in Scotland, where he and his team are focused on proving specialist finance solutions to SMEs across Scotland.

Sys Mortensen is the Vice President and Head of Projects and Service Transition at Nets, a company among the top payment processors in Europe. Sys is a thought leader and an internal change maker with +25 years of experience within Technology and the Financial Industry – a professional, engaged and passionate leader with a forward-looking work approach and the ability to develop high-performance teams by utilizing the human potential.

Adam is a professional Rugby player based in Scotland. He plays for the Glasgow Warriors and has represented Scotland at international level. Away from his day job Adam has always had an interest in the mind. As a young athlete, this interest was born out of wanting to succeed within his profession. Adam is still hugely inspired to achieve in rugby, although his interest in the mind is now more orientated around insight into our essence, innate health and wisdom. What is interesting, from his experience, is that both self improvement and insight into our innate health overlap in many ways. 

Jennifer Mulholland and Jeff Shuck are entrepreneurs, visionaries, strategists, coaches, healers, and parents. They work with people from all walks of life — executives, teachers, doctors, philanthropists, architects, artists — and teams of all shapes and sizes to help them realize abundance in revenue, impact, and fulfillment. Jennifer and Jeff travel extensively around the globe speaking, leading and facilitating individual and organizational transformation. When they are not onsite with clients, they are hosting retreats and workshops at HeartSpace, their retreat center in beautiful Park City, Utah, or managing their engagements from their storefront office in the beach community of Michigan City, Indiana.