What if your next business opportunity—or your next big career breakthrough—depended on how well you tell a story? In this episode, I welcome Philipp Humm—storytelling expert, TEDx speaker, and author of three bestselling books—to decode how storytelling can transform your communication, confidence, and career, especially if you’re an introvert or someone who’s never thought of themselves as a “natural storyteller.” From busting the myth that storytelling is only “fluff,” to sharing practical wa...
Jun 27, 2025•43 min
What gets you to 100K won’t get you to a million—and in this energizing conversation with 7-figure entrepreneur Amy Vandeputte , we break down why. From scrappy solopreneur to team leader with over 8,000 clients and €7M in online sales, Amy shares the real backstage pass: the mindset shifts, systems, and strategic delegation that make the leap possible. Whether you're a coach, consultant, or corporate leader building your personal brand, this episode reveals why 100K is often the hardest revenue...
Jun 10, 2025•51 min
💌 Want to build your brand + business? Join the FREE newsletter RESONATE , your bi-weekly dose of storytelling, personal branding, and actionable insights—all designed to help you build a business (and life) that truly resonates ✨ What if the biggest thing holding you back… was the story you tell yourself? In this powerful conversation with bestselling author and women’s leadership expert Megan Dalla-Camina, we explore the inner narratives that quietly shape our confidence, careers, and visibil...
Mar 25, 2025•1 hr 1 min
💌 Join the FREE newsletter RESONATE , your bi-weekly dose of storytelling, personal branding, and actionable insights—all designed to help you build a business (and life) that truly resonates ✨ Public speaking is one of the most valuable skills you can develop—whether you’re an entrepreneur pitching your next big idea, a coach leading a workshop, or a corporate professional inspiring your team. But let’s be honest—speaking in front of others can feel terrifying. In this solo episode, I’m breaki...
Feb 18, 2025•47 min
💌 Join the FREE newsletter RESONATE , your bi-weekly dose of storytelling, personal branding, and actionable insights—all designed to help you build a business (and life) that truly resonates ✨ In this episode of RESONATE, I sit down with transformational coach and host of the (top 2%) Live Your Extraordinary Life podcast, Michelle Rios, to explore a truth many high achievers face but rarely admit: success without authenticity feels empty. We dive deep into why checking all the boxes—career tit...
Feb 04, 2025•53 min
💌Join the FREE newsletter RESONATE this week to get an exclusive breakdown of three proven psychology principles, tailored to crafting high-converting cold emails. Want to craft compelling content and communications in 2025? In this episode, I’m joined by Phil Agnew, marketing expert and the brilliant mind behind Nudge , the UK's #1 marketing podcast. Together, we explore the transformative power of behavioral psychology in marketing and personal branding. From understanding decision-making sys...
Jan 21, 2025•57 min
💌Join the FREE newsletter RESONATE , your bi-weekly dose of storytelling, personal branding, and actionable insights—all designed to help you build a business (and life) that truly resonates ✨ Ready to set 2025 up for success? In this episode, I’m diving deep into the transformative power of reflection, energy management, and intentional living. I’ll share the exact practice I used to carve out clarity, build momentum, and create a vision board that fuels my goals with purpose and joy. If you'r...
Jan 07, 2025•31 min
💌Join the FREE newsletter RESONATE , your bi-weekly dose of storytelling, personal branding, and actionable insights—all designed to help you build a business that truly resonates ✨ 🤍 Book a FREE connection call to see if we are a good match for your speaking, storytelling & communication needs! “We cannot control the outcomes in our life... but by making a good effort over time—that’s the horse I’m betting on.” In this episode, I’m joined by the remarkable Dan Millman, a world-class gymna...
Dec 17, 2024•24 min
💌Join the FREE newsletter RESONATE , your bi-weekly dose of storytelling, personal branding, and actionable insights—all designed to help you build a business that truly resonates ✨ 🤍 Book a FREE connection call to see if we are a good match for your speaking, storytelling & communication needs! "Stories aren’t just memorable—they’re transformative. Research shows that storytelling makes you 22 times more likely to be remembered than facts and figures alone. It’s the glue that makes your m...
Nov 26, 2024•36 min
💌Join the FREE newsletter RESONATE , your bi-weekly dose of storytelling, personal branding, and actionable insights—all designed to help you build a business that truly resonates ✨ "You don’t need tens of thousands of followers to build a six-figure business. You just need a clear niche, clever strategy, and the courage to do things differently." In today’s episode, we welcome Giovanni D’Ensemann, a meditation teacher, author, and self-discipline coach who’s mastered the art of business growth...
Nov 14, 2024•29 min
💌Join the FREE newsletter RESONATE , your bi-weekly dose of storytelling, personal branding, and actionable insights—all designed to help you build a business that truly resonates ✨ "The people who own their market are the ones who tell the best STORIES. And the way you tell the best stories is by having a strong, solid brand." In today's episode, we welcome back one Starting Over’s most popular guests, Simon Ong . Simon, an acclaimed personal development coach, author of “Energize”, and global...
Oct 29, 2024•46 min
💌Join the FREE newsletter RESONATE , your bi-weekly dose of storytelling, personal branding, and actionable insights—all designed to help you build a business that truly resonates ✨ In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the crucial steps to building an online business—finding your niche and creating a clear, compelling core message. I dive into my own journey, sharing how I went from “chucking spaghetti at the wall & hoping it sticks” to gaining the clarity and focus that transfo...
Oct 15, 2024•35 min
Welcome to the launch episode of RESONATE! In this solo episode, I’m diving into the story behind my decision to rebrand the podcast from Starting Over to RESONATE. We’ll explore what RESONATE really means and why it’s all about creating messages that connect on a deeper level and move people to action. I’ll talk about how storytelling has become the cornerstone of my business, leading me to work with companies like Google, Nestlé, and Nespresso, and why it’s essential for entrepreneurs, coaches...
Sep 30, 2024•18 min
Wow - 150 or so episodes later I'm saying goodbye to Starting Over. But it's not the end. It's the start of a new chapter. One which is filling me with joy, excitement & deep purpose. Introducing.... RESONATE. RESONATE is a bi-weekly podcast for coaches, consultants, content creators, entrepreneurs (and aspiring ones) to master authentic communication, storytelling, and public speaking to build impactful personal brands. It's about creating deep, meaningful connections that inspire and conve...
Sep 01, 2024•9 min
THE LAST EVER EPISODE OF STARTING OVER! And it goes like this… At 24, Eric Zimmer was homeless, addicted to heroin, and staring down the possibility of long prison sentences. Today, he’s not only recovered but also built a life filled with purpose and fulfilling success. He’s the host of the award-winning podcast, The One You Feed, which has over 30 million downloads, and he has been behavior coach for over 20 years, guiding thousands of people worldwide in making profound life changes and devel...
Aug 30, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Amanda “Panda” Ludwig is an award-winning entrepreneur and multi-company founder. Despite her diverse skill set spanning corporate finance to non-profit management, the most profound part of her journey unfolds not in a boardroom but in a hospital room. At the peak of her career, Amanda confronted a pivotal moment when a doctor delivered the words "slow down or die". Following a two-year medical leave, Amanda has emerged as a beacon of hope for high-achievers, illustrating that success and genui...
Jul 16, 2024•58 min
In today’s podcast with renowned biologist Bruce Lipton, we delve deep into the power of the mind and its profound influence on our genetic expression. Discover how your thoughts, beliefs, and perceptions shape your reality and learn practical techniques to reprogram your mind for success and well-being. Whether you're seeking to break free from limiting beliefs, unleash your full potential, or simply curious about the intersection of science and spirituality, this podcast is your ultimate guide...
Jul 02, 2024•1 hr 11 min
“I was held hostage myself four times”. I did not see this one coming! On this episode of Starting Over we welcome the distinguished organizational & clinical psychologist and professor of leadership and organizational behavior at IMD Business School Switzerland, George Kohlrieser. George is a thought leader focused on high performance leadership, high performance teamwork, conflict management, change management, dialogue and negotiation, and personal and professional development. He is also...
Jun 11, 2024•53 min
How can you break the cycle, alter your thoughts and create LASTING change at the neuroscientific level? In this inspiring episode, we welcome Nicole Vignola, a neuroscientist, corporate consultant, author, and speaker whose mission is to make neuroscience tangible for US ALL. She also opens about her own REWIRING journey - processing her dysfunctional childhood and aspiring for more: from almost failing high school to becoming a neuroscientist later in life - she shows you truly how powerful yo...
May 28, 2024•52 min
Today's guest is Dan Millman. He's a former world champion athlete, university coach, martial arts instructor, and college professor. After an intensive, twenty-year spiritual quest, Dan's teaching found its form as the Peaceful Warrior's Way. He's written eighteen books, including the best-seller Way of the Peaceful Warrior, which had a big impact on my life years ago. In this episode we discuss Dan’s early struggles with academics and how he overcame them, his experiences with marriage and fin...
May 14, 2024•59 min
You’ve got time management all WRONG. What if you managed your ENERGY instead? In this episode you will learn: How to better manage your energy The most common energy drainers Why it’s so important to create a compelling & MAGNETIC vision for your life What traits successful people have in common The pitfalls of overthinking and perfectionism Simon also shares his own story about leaving the financial world to become a life coach & business strategist, boosting his own energy in the proc...
Apr 30, 2024•46 min
“Taking Responsibility Saved My Life” - this conversation runs deep and light all at the same time. We talk responsibility, authenticity and the #1 question we need to ask ourselves with the down-to-earth & brilliant Dr Sara Kuburic. Dr. Sara Kuburic is an existential psychotherapist, consultant, writer, and columnist for USA Today . She is often known as the Millennial Therapist due to her Instagram handle and large online presence. She was born in Yugoslavia and raised in Canada. She is pa...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr
We bring a POWERHOUSE woman on the pod for you today! Introducing… Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith. Dr Saundra is a Board-Certified internal medicine physician, speaker, and award-winning author. She is an international well-being thought-leader featured in numerous media outlets including Prevention, MSNBC, Women’s Day, FOX, Fast Company, Psychology Today, INC, CNN Health, and TED.com. She is the author of numerous books including her bestseller Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Resto...
Apr 16, 2024•51 min
Want some inspiration on how to master life transitions including motherhood and single life? This is the episode for you! We welcome Lindsey Simcik, co-founder and CEO of the Almost 30 brand. Almost 30 reaches more than 20 million listeners and has been recognized by Entrepreneur, GirlBoss, Buzzfeed, and Coveteur. Lindsey shares her own starting over discussing her transition from pursuing acting to creating her brand. We also discuss: Navigating motherhood The importance of letting go of old i...
Apr 02, 2024•1 hr
What does it mean to live a life true to yourself? Can you make a living doing what you love? Are you on the road to burnout and craving more peace & joy? In this episode of the Starting Over Podcast, we welcome Australian leadership coach Jo Wagstaff about her transformative life journey from being a highly successful corporate executive to starting over and finding a genuine sense of satisfaction and purpose. Jo Wagstaff, once an executive in a leading wealth management organization, share...
Mar 26, 2024•54 min
Is balance achievable in the modern world? How can we thrive in all areas of our life? (Is this even possible?!) In this episode of the Starting Over podcast, Dr. Diana - a highly regarded clinical psychologist - and I discuss the concept of balance in life, how to achieve it, and the role of self-compassion in overcoming challenges. She shares her own starting over - quitting her PhD for her own health, feeling like an imposter, healing from an eating disorder and using her personal challenges ...
Mar 19, 2024•45 min
Practicing the skill of COMMITMENT will change your life! When's the last time you showed up fully committed to making something happen in your life? Closing the escape routes. Betting on yourself. All, in on all in? Stopping at nothing until you get there? Did you get there? We have gotten so used to wishy washy "maybe" "if I feel like it" "that sounds nice" "we will see what happens" energy. But that is not the way to create our grand vision. Sure, commitment takes practice, discipline, focus,...
Mar 12, 2024•19 min
What would you do if you had a little more courage? What would you do if you overcame what other people thought of you? What would you do if you listened to your heart and intuition? This episode is all about finding greater CLARITY. Guest expert is Philip McKernan who has built a reputation for his unapologetic approach to working with Entrepreneurs, Leaders, and Athletes all over the world, who believe there is more for them, and in one form or another want to live a more courageous life. Phil...
Mar 05, 2024•55 min
This is THE masterclass on building WISE confidence: a balanced middle ground where you are free from incessant self-doubt, fear & imposter syndrome, but also from arrogance and recklessness. Guest expert is self-discipline coach Giovanni Dienstmann and in this deep and honest conversation, we explore his own story around confidence and the impact of growing up with a narcissistic mother. We then discuss a new way to rethink failure, how we should choose consistency over intensity, and the s...
Feb 27, 2024•1 hr 1 min
This is your invitation to PAUSE, reflect and get INTENTIONAL about how you live your life. Bronnie Ware is an internationally acclaimed speaker and author of the bestselling memoir, The Top Five Regrets of the Dying. The book is about her eight years as an end-of-life carer, the close relationships she formed, and lessons she learned from those dying people, which changed her life forever. It marked me deeply and in this episode I share those very 5 lessons and what they can teach you about liv...
Feb 20, 2024•18 min
