In this episode of the Shift of Freedom podcast, we discuss the pervasive issue of overwhelm, its symptoms, and underlying causes. Joined by expert coach Clayton Olson, the conversation delves into how overwhelm manifests through procrastination and feelings of burnout, and the internal beliefs that exacerbate these sensations. We provide practical frameworks for rethinking relationships with tasks, emphasizing the importance of trust, delegation, and a focus on the value of outcomes rather than...
Jul 02, 2024•36 min•Ep. 110
Could your business benefit from a dose of extra focus? This episode is specifically designed for business owners who want more focus, less stress, and enhanced decision-making skills. In this episode you’ll learn: What is Radical Presence How Radical Presence can help you break free from the chains of past regrets and future anxieties How cultivating presence can help you focus better, reduce anxiety, and ultimately lead to a more empowered state of being Practical techniques to cultivate Radic...
Jun 24, 2024•32 min•Ep. 109
In this episode of the Shift to Freedom podcast, Paige and I dive into the concept of radical open-mindedness and its power to overcome overwhelm and stick it to stuckness. You’ll discover more possibilities, cultivate better relationships, and even how to enhance your own genius with a paperclip! Join us as we share practical tips and thought exercises designed to foster a more open-minded approach. Whether you're tackling everyday challenges or looking to boost your creativity and problem-solv...
Jun 17, 2024•31 min•Ep. 108
Imposter syndrome is fueled by the story that “I don’t belong” or “I haven’t earned it yet”. But the choice to belong is up to you. In this episode, we talk about the concept of Radical Belonging, exploring how to make yourself the main character in your life and the authority figure of your own story. We focus on developing a sense of belonging everywhere, the importance of self-worth, and, crucially, overcoming imposter syndrome. You'll discover practical strategies for projecting confidence a...
Jun 03, 2024•23 min•Ep. 107
How could your business benefit from radically believing in yourself? Imagine overcoming procrastination and imposter syndrome for good, simply by making the choice to believe in yourself wholeheartedly. In this episode, we explore how discovering and believing in possibilities can help you overcome procrastination and boost your motivation. We'll discuss the 'maze mindset,' comparing problem-solving to navigating a maze and emphasizing persistence despite wrong turns. We talk about the importan...
May 27, 2024•24 min•Ep. 106
Have you ever felt like a fraud in your own life or business? This episode takes a hard look at imposter syndrome, dissecting its roots and effects on authentic expression and interactions. In this episode of the Shift to Freedom podcast, we have a candid conversation about authenticity in both business and personal life. Gain insights into the impact of inauthentic behavior, how to notice it, and what to do about it. We touch on relevant topics such as sales, alignment, and language, and share ...
May 20, 2024•26 min•Ep. 105
Imagine a life where you're at peace with your business, where you can face challenges with a calm and balanced mindset. This is the potential power of radical acceptance. In this episode, we explore the power of radical acceptance as a solution to the overwhelm and struggles faced by business owners. We cover the life-altering impact of acceptance, illuminating how this simple mindset shift can help you navigate your business challenges more effectively. We discuss the importance of liberating ...
May 13, 2024•27 min•Ep. 104
Every single thing that you want in your world that you don't already have is sitting on the other side of some uncomfortable emotion or some uncomfortable experience. In this episode of The Shift to Freedom, we look at the power of 'Radical Willingness'—a mindset shift that could be the key to unlocking your full potential. While Willingness alone won’t create the results you’re looking for, it’s table stakes to get in the game. Join us as we explore how to cultivate the skill of experiencing d...
May 06, 2024•28 min•Ep. 103
Do you ever get caught sacrificing yourself for the sake of others? Sometimes people-pleasing rears it’s head and gets in the way of your business and life being the way you want it to be. In this episode we look at the powerful concept of radical responsibility. We explore how embracing full responsibility for our thoughts and actions can lead to significant personal and business growth. Shifting away from people-pleasing behaviors and acknowledging the limits of our control, we discuss how ind...
Apr 29, 2024•26 min•Ep. 102
Do you ever feel tired of doubting your decision making? Wish you had more confidence, better boundaries, or more work-life balance? Tuning in to this episode will give you important insight into something you might not have considered yet… your mindset. In this episode we cover essential mindset transformations for business owners. Discover how making eight simple yet profound choices can amplify your personal power and efficacy in your business, helping you overcome overwhelm, people-pleasing,...
Apr 22, 2024•24 min•Ep. 101
Every time we are about to take a big step, and we question ourselves if we are on the right track or making the right choice, where does that voice come from? Is it fear of failure? Is it self-doubt, our gut waving at us, trying to stop us from making a mistake, or is it just us getting in our way? In this MVP episode, I'm joined by Sophie Weill to identify where this voice comes from, how to avoid falling into a plateau in our personal and professional growth, determine if we are making decisi...
Apr 15, 2024•36 min•Ep. 100
In this MVP episode, we talk about the zone of genius with Sophie Weill, Founder of the PR Agency Nude Nation Relations and host of the Active Ingredient podcast. Together, we unravel this fascinating topic. We delve into what is the zone of genius, why it is often related to the Japanese "Ikigai" concept, and what we can do to operate 100% of the time in it. We discuss what it takes to hone the skills that belong to our zone of genius, why we feel miserable when we spend too much time out of it...
Apr 08, 2024•40 min•Ep. 99
In this MVP episode, Ben and Clayton have a conversation about mindsets, experiences, egos, and uncertainty in life. A lot of us experience adversity and multiple challenges in our everyday life. It is up to us to be resilient and look forward to a brighter tomorrow. In this episode, Ben and Clayton focus on anti-fragility, its definition, and its various concepts. In This Episode: Defining Anti-Fragility Engaging with uncertainty Fragile Mentality Ego & Metaphor Success Identity Proximal De...
Apr 01, 2024•46 min•Ep. 98
Ironically, acceptance is one of the most resisted concepts when it comes to wrapping our minds around it. It's an idea that is hard to grasp without confusing it with something else like tolerance, resignation, or agreement. In this MVP episode, Clayton and I talk about one of the radical shifts we can make to change our world: radical acceptance. We delve into why it is so hard to connect with radical acceptance and embrace it in the present moment without feeling we are losing something. Toge...
Mar 25, 2024•36 min•Ep. 97
Although success and failure are antonyms, in practice, they are complementary. In any endeavor, failing is the most logical way to reach success. The truth is that accomplishing something we want badly has more to do with the will to succeed than how and how many times we fail at trying. In this MVP episode, we discuss radical commitment, the only tool we need to go through, manage, and conquer anything we put our minds into. We analyze the power of radical commitment, go through the four steps...
Mar 18, 2024•19 min•Ep. 96
Most entrepreneurs, especially those who reach a certain level of success, sooner or later experience a sense of disbelief in their abilities and unworthiness of what they've accomplished; they feel like a fraud. These feelings are best known as imposter syndrome. Although we are beings having human experiences, and it's completely normal to feel like this, there are ways to mitigate these sensations and slowly but surely, erase them from our system. In this MVP episode, Ben explores why we expe...
Mar 11, 2024•21 min•Ep. 95
Approaching every aspect of life as a zero-sum game not only adds unnecessary pressure, but it chops off our creativity and forces us to operate from a scarcity mindset. In this MVP episode, I'm joined by Clayton Olson to talk about the limitations of having a zero-sum game mindset, how it impacts our professional and personal lives, and how to avoid being trapped in it. Our conversation revolves around how we are socially conditioned to operate from a zero-sum game mindset, the debilitating and...
Mar 04, 2024•26 min•Ep. 94
Clayton and Ben are back with a MVP episode and this time they're talking about the importance of boundaries. Setting boundaries is key to having a meaningful life. They allow you to create space for the things that matter most to you. They protect your relationships. They save you time. But it can be difficult to set boundaries with other people. We want to be liked, we don't want to rock the boat. We're afraid of what other people might think or say. So how do we find the balance between build...
Feb 26, 2024•34 min•Ep. 93
“People pleasing brings a ton of limitations and really gets in the way of us being able to create adult relationships where there's vulnerability, authenticity, transparency, and a resilience in the connection where both people can be seen and actually loved,” explains co-host Clayton Olson. If you have a tendency toward people pleasing, you are likely not being your authentic self and may even be struggling to find your tribe. Truthfully, it takes a lot of inner work to reverse the childhood c...
Feb 19, 2024•39 min•Ep. 92
Unworthiness is a layered and complex feeling; it can also be manifested in different ways, from overworking ourselves to exhaustion, imposter syndrome, or paralysis. In this MVP episode, Clayton Olson helps me unravel unworthiness' tricky ways. We learn about the concept of worthiness, how it might be showing up in our lives, and what we can do to reverse unworthiness symptoms and effects. Throughout our conversation, we analyze some of the typical responses to feeling unworthy, like overworkin...
Feb 12, 2024•36 min•Ep. 91
In this MVP (most valuable podcast) we cover the following... If you're like me, you love learning new things that can help you in your life. If you haven't caught last week's Shift to Freedom yet, we talked all about how to use empowering language to create the life you love. But there were just too many for one episode! That's why I'm excited to share with you the latest episode. In this episode, we discuss four more of the most common language patterns of limiting beliefs and how you can talk...
Feb 05, 2024•31 min•Ep. 90
In this MVP (most valuable podcast) we cover the following... We've all heard "glass half full/empty" as an analogy for optimism and pessimism. But really think about it for a second. When you are looking at the glass as half-full, you have a genuinely different perspective on the world than when you are seeing it as half-empty. There are lots of different ways that we can use language that accidentally limit our possibilities in the world. It might sound minor, but I can't stress the impact of ...
Jan 29, 2024•26 min•Ep. 89
In this episode of The Shift to Freedom podcast, host Ben Easter announces an upcoming break where no new podcasts will be released for a few weeks. During this period, the team will focus on reimagining, reinvigorating, and re-envisioning the podcast to better cater to your needs, without changing its core purpose. Listeners are encouraged to revisit previous episodes during this break, and can look forward to a reinvigorated podcast upon return. Links to our Favorite Episodes: Zone of Genius w...
Jan 22, 2024•5 min•Ep. 88
You might have heard of attachment styles (anxious, avoidant, etc.), but did you know that your attachment style can impact your abilities as a leader? In this episode, hosts Ben Easter and Clayton Olson explore how our attachment styles, originating from early relationships with caregivers, can significantly impact our leadership styles and interpersonal relationships. They dissect the core beliefs, strengths, weaknesses, and impact of anxious, avoidant, secure, and disorganized attachment styl...
Jan 15, 2024•40 min•Ep. 87
In this episode of The Shift to Freedom podcast, we discuss the notion of self-trust and how it contributes to our general well-being and success in life. We explore the issues of identity, positive self-talk, decision making, and overcoming struggles by cultivating self-trust. We propose several strategies to build your confidence, perceive reality in a more resourceful way, and navigate life using your core values and intrinsic desires. Try on the lens of maintaining optimism and being open to...
Jan 08, 2024•37 min•Ep. 86
For a lot of business owners, business feels complicated, unclear, and disorganized. Founders end up spending a lot of time outside of their zone of genius. In this episode, I talked with Spencer Cox, founder of CoachOS, about mental models that can help you streamline, simplify, and generally joy-ify your relationship with your business. Tune in to this conversation to get yourself some high-leverage insights for when you’re thinking about your business operations. Links: Business Owner Hero Ty...
Jan 01, 2024•34 min•Ep. 85
‘Magic’ is about thinking beyond conventional boundaries. It’s about creating awareness of the hidden forces at work that shape outcomes and the verbal ‘spells’ you cast with how you talk about your business and life. And even finding inspiration in appreciating the magic of the mundane. In this episode, we explore the concept of magic in everyday life and the power of 'make believe' to enhance the way you feel about your business and life, get unstuck, and achieve better results. Links: Busines...
Dec 25, 2023•36 min•Ep. 84
Improving your negotiation skills can lead to better sales, strategic partnerships, and stronger relationships for your business. In this episode, we discuss the art and science of negotiation with Gerta Malaj, a world-class negotiator. Gerta dispels misconceptions about negotiation and shares practical tips and strategies that will help you change every interaction from 'dividing a pie' to 'expanding the pie' outcome. From identifying your priorities to learning the power of silence, Gerta impa...
Dec 18, 2023•44 min•Ep. 83
Who else wishes they had a more peaceful mind? As an entrepreneur, you're probably used to a busy mind. You might catch yourself procrastinating or hesitating when faced with it. But what if, instead of avoiding discomfort, you could embrace it and use it to improve? Creating peace through mindfulness is about developing a practice of remaining present, observing your thinking, accepting your reality, and managing your mind. In this episode, discover practical approaches that you can incorporate...
Dec 11, 2023•41 min•Ep. 82
Being an entrepreneur is more than just a job, it’s a way of life. A path of continuous improvement, overcoming challenges, and personal development. In this episode, I talked to Charles Cormier, a many time entrepreneur, biohacker, and ultra athlete. We discuss the enigma of product-market fit and how to turn your business into a success-generating machine. It’s an inspiring jaunt through the topics of rigorous self-improvement, market mastery, and how you can align your work to carve out a pat...
Dec 04, 2023•42 min•Ep. 81
