The Authenticity Coach

00:13:31

Should You Build or Buy?: The Art of Choosing Custom...

The Authenticity Coach ·

2026/10/09

Are you a builder or a buyer? Do you tend to build things that could be bought? Or do you try to buy what must be built? If you are frustrated & exhausted with either approach, there is a straight-forward question that can help to propel you forward. Make it your practice to examine whether you are endeavoring to build or buy. Ask yourself & your colleagues: Should it be built or bought?Learn how builders can save time & energy by focusing outward & buying what is pre-made. See why

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00:19:14

Is Motivation Missing -- or Is Ability Absent?: The...

The Authenticity Coach ·

2026/10/02

Success requires both motivation & ability. Conflating the two can result in frustration & exhaustion. To further our own success & support the success of those we lead & love, it is crucial to distinguish between motivation & ability.Understand what motivation really is & what it means to truly have ability. Become able to spot which block you are up against. Is this an issue of my motivation or my ability? Is there resistance because they won't or because they

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00:14:23

When You Have Evolved But Your Standards Haven't:...

The Authenticity Coach ·

2026/09/25

What definition in your life needs to change? Is it your definition of success, security, caring, well-being or something else? Have you and your life evolved significantly since the start of your career, yet your guiding standards have remained the same? Are you successful, but feeling that what you are doing is not satisfying -- or even sustainable? If so, it is time to examine & edit one or more of the key definitions in your life. Recognize how your life has changed & identify which

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00:14:30

Is Your Power on Par with Your Responsibility?: The...

The Authenticity Coach ·

2026/09/18

Is your power on par with your responsibility? Or are you expected to take care of something that is beyond the range of your command? If you are in the absurd situation of being held accountable for that over which you have no authority, this episode is for you.Become attune to the gap between your responsibility & your reign. Identify whether the unreasonable obligation is due to a highly dysfunctional workplace, a well-intended but complex organizational structure or your own self-inflicted

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00:12:01

Do You Talk Like an Architect, an Engineer or a...

The Authenticity Coach ·

2026/09/11

What do you talk about? Do you tend to speak about the past, the present or the future? Are your conversations typically about people, activities or ideas? How you speak helps to create your reality. If you want to improve a situation -- & maybe even transform your business or your life -- try shifting how you talk.Learn how changing the focus of the discussion to a different point in time changes the outcome. Identify whether you talk like an architect, an engineer or a mechanic. Increase the

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00:18:57

What's the Incentive?: Next-Level Success Rewards...

The Authenticity Coach ·

2026/09/04

If you want next-level success, there is a simple shift in mindset that can propel you: Pay is for production, not for time. Expect to be paid for (& to be pay for) effectiveness, not effort. Seek, create & engage in a workplace & business arrangements that reward results. Learn about the 4 ways of being paid. Examine how you are currently being paid & consider how you would like to be paid. Ask yourself: What is the incentive? Does this workplace or engagement motivate &

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00:16:22

The Trap of Toxic Positivity: Why Having "Good Vibes...

The Authenticity Coach ·

2026/08/28

Being positive is great. But it is more important to be genuine than to be positive. Rather than supporting happiness, a culture that expects "good vibes only" ignores reality, suppresses authenticity & destroys connection, causing stress, shame & isolation. Become able to recognize toxic positivity & see how it serves to perpetuate undesirable situations. Learn the 3 steps of breaking free of false optimism: acknowledge, articulate & act. Stop silencing the truth about

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00:06:19

Climbing the Ladder of Success: Is Your Ladder...

The Authenticity Coach ·

2026/08/21

How are you feeling on your climb up the ladder of success? If you are depleted & inspired, pause & ask yourself: Is my ladder leaning against the right wall?Whose dreams are you climbing towards? Whose vision are you working so hard to bring to fruition? If they are not yours, it may be time to move the ladder to a different wall.Does your spirit yearn to start something of your own? Would you love to use a talent of yours that is stifled in your current role? Do you feel a burst of energy

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00:17:35

Overcoming the Urge to Outsource Your...

The Authenticity Coach ·

2026/08/14

If you can't make decisions or you second-guess the decisions you do make, this episode is for you. Stop the habit of waiting for outside signs, for "something" to happen or for someone to give you direction or permission. Learn how to overcome the urge to outsource your decision-making, by building your self-trust.Discover the 3 components of self-trust: character, consistency & competency. Speak your truth to yourself. Commit to the upholding of your top values. Identify the

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00:11:14

Advertise What You Actually Want to Deliver: How to...

The Authenticity Coach ·

2026/08/07

Are you advertising what you actually want to sell? Does what you put forth in your words, behaviors & appearance represent what you truly want to deliver? To capture success that is satisfying, we need to stop the bait-&-switch.Learn why what you say & do as well as how you look are strong expressions of your goals & values. Leverage how you promote yourself to support the value proposition you actually want to impress upon your audience. Gain practical tips for your resume, your

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00:14:52

The Motivation Myth: Why Success Depends on Clear...

The Authenticity Coach ·

2026/07/31

Enduring success comes from strong values, not from superhuman drive. The most successful individuals are guided by their top values, not driven by motivation. Learn how top achievers set goals & form habits to support their values. Identify your top values regarding what you want to be, do & have. Discover the importance of choice points. Become able to recognize the points where you are most vulnerable to making choices that do not align with your values. Learn to put into place guiding

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00:17:48

The Butterfly Effect: Mapping the Magnitude of Your...

The Authenticity Coach ·

2026/07/24

What positive change are you avoiding? Are you not bothering to make that change because it seems too minor to be worth it? What if that small change you are putting off turned out to not be so small at all?Explore The Butterfly Effect & why a seemingly small change you make today can have surprisingly major & meaningful repercussions. Understand how we tend to discount the value of changes when the results of our efforts are not immediate & obvious. Examine the exponential power of

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00:09:18

It's Time to Play a New Game: Your Definition of...

The Authenticity Coach ·

2026/07/17

Have you been "in the game" for a long time? If so, it may be time to start playing a new game!If you are tired from the constant striving & you are starting to question whether the pace of the chase is sustainable, take a look at the game you are planning. How long have you been at this game? Has the game failed to evolve as your career has advanced, your assets have grown & your needs have changed? What if you had a different definition of success -- one that has matured with

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00:15:21

Are You Addicted to Approval?: How to Overcome Your...

The Authenticity Coach ·

2026/07/10

Are you addicted to approval? Is your overwhelming need to please oppressing your expression of ideas, desires & dreams? If so, & you are feeling stuck & sorry for yourself, there is a solution.High achievers recover from their addiction to approval by increasing their tolerance for disapproval. As hard-working & committed as you may be, it will be grueling, if not impossible, to do anything great -- or even gratifying & good for you -- if you are not willing to ruffle some

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00:11:16

How to Make a Career Change: The "3 Es" of...

The Authenticity Coach ·

2026/07/03

Do you want to change your career? Whether you have already decided to move to a different career or you are just exploring the possibility, this episode is for you.High achievers who are successful at shifting to new careers are astute at conveying 3 essential things. Learn to identify & implement the "3 Es" of effective career-change communication: your experience, your enthusiasm & your elephant. Highlight the most relevant experience & share your transferrable skills

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00:14:10

Are You Adrift in Your Career?: Your 4-Question Guide...

The Authenticity Coach ·

2026/06/26

Are you adrift in your career? If you want to be intentional about setting the trajectory of your career, this episode is for you. This 4-question guide is your resource for gaining the clarity you need in order to stop drifting & start deliberately designing the direction of your career. 1) What drains you? And what do you love to do?2) What are you known for doing? And what do you want to be known for doing?3) Where are you drifting? Where are you likely to end up, if you do not take ownership

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00:25:48

Your Superpower of Resilience: Is It Empowering You...

The Authenticity Coach ·

2026/06/19

Resilience is an extraordinary superpower. But are you using your resilience to empower your forward-moving thriving or to endure an ongoing miserable surviving? Healthy resilience supports recovery. It allows you to regain your energy & enthusiasm in order to be ready for what is next. Healthy resilience does not strengthen our coping skills to be able to return to the same harm again & again. Nor does it build defensives & barricades so that we can retreat from all new risks. Learn to

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00:11:00

Making It Better: How to Advance When Your Ideal Is...

The Authenticity Coach ·

2026/06/12

What should you do if you do not have a vision of where you ideally want to be? How do you advance if it is impossible or impractical to move directly towards your ideal career or life at this time? Shift your focus to doing what would make it better. Learn to ask yourself: What is best for me now? Recognize that choosing not to brutally push yourself does not mean that you are playing small. Giving yourself what you most need right now may seem to be taking a step backwards, but it is more likely

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00:16:20

How to Deliver a Difficult Message: The 4Cs of...

The Authenticity Coach ·

2026/06/05

Do you struggle to deliver difficult messages? If so, this episodes is your guide to being a competent & confident communicator. Diamond-caliber communication will be yours when you follow the 4Cs of color, clarity, cut & carat.See the color of what is really going on & weigh the true magnitude of the matter. Learn to speak with direct clarity & convey your point with well-cut precision. Be intentional about what you share, in order to maintain your power & support your purpose. Learn not to JADE:

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00:22:38

Stop Being Bullied by Your Inbox: Apply This 4-Part...

The Authenticity Coach ·

2026/05/29

Are you being bullied by your inbox? Are you too bombarded by nonstop email messages, distracting tasks & urgent requests to focus on what really matters? If you want to stop being in a constant state of triage, this episode is for you.High achievers who achieve next-level success in profitability, scale or innovation -- & stay sane while doing so -- have systems that protect their energy & direct their focus. Learn the straight-forward 4-part filter system that you can apply to

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