In this powerful episode of Making It Without Faking It, James Angus sits down with leadership coach and identity strategist Chris Lacharity for a raw, unfiltered conversation about what it truly means to build success from the inside out — without pretending, posturing, or performing.

Together, James and Chris dive deep into the world of authentic leadership, Ottawa’s evolving real estate landscape, the luxury market’s next moves, and the mindset required to win in 2026. This isn’t theory. This is lived experience, perspective earned under pressure, and the kind of clarity most people never get access to.

They break down:

🔥 Why the Ottawa and luxury markets are smarter — not slower

🔥 How identity drives results, discipline, and momentum

🔥 The real reason people fall off during the holidays

🔥 How to stay sharp when everyone else gets comfortable

🔥 What “being great” actually takes

🔥 Why 2026 will expose anyone faking confidence, preparation, or purpose

With energy, humour, honesty, and zero-filter truth, James and Chris pull back the curtain on the mental game behind real success — the kind that lasts, the kind that’s earned, and the kind you can’t fake.

If you’re a leader, entrepreneur, real estate professional, high-performer, or someone who’s ready to level up your mindset heading into 2026…

this episode is your competitive advantage.

Making It Without Faking It — because the world doesn’t need perfection.

It needs people who are real, prepared, and dangerous in the best way possible.