Our culture tells a relentless story: to succeed, you must be a superhero. You have to be the champion, the conqueror standing alone at the top of the hill, no matter the cost. But what is the true cost of this superhuman achievement mentality? For two-thirds of workers, it's burnout, shame, and the crushing weight of feeling like you are never enough.

In this episode, host Brett Hill shares a powerful and transformative moment from a coaching session with Hakomi co-founder Phil delPrince. Deep in the anxiety of striving to have a greater impact, he was offered one piece of advice that changed everything: "Go for the bronze."

This episode is a powerful invitation to release the impossible standards our culture imposes. It's a guide to reconnecting with your "embodied authority"—the unshakable, internal sense of your own goodness, independent of any external scoreboard. Discover why it's enough to simply be in the race, why your colleagues will benefit more from your grounded presence than your burned-out brilliance, and why your goodness is the real gold.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The true human cost of the "superhero" or "win-at-all-costs" mentality that leads to widespread burnout.
• The concept of "embodied authority" and how to ground your sense of self-worth in something that no one can take from you.
• The story behind the powerful advice to "Go for the Bronze" and how it can release you from the anxiety of constant striving.
• Why showing up with your authentic goodness is more valuable and impactful than chasing an impossible ideal.

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Have you ever been in a meeting you were invited to, but felt more like an uninvited guest? Many professionals adopt a "wait and see" approach, staying quiet until they feel comfortable. They believe their silence is neutral, but the truth is, it's having a tremendous impact.

In this episode, host Brett Hill reveals the powerful lesson he learned the hard way in a series of intensive group dynamics trainings: when you don't engage, people will invent a story to explain your silence. He shares the direct, surprising feedback he received—"I just thought you were another geeky guy in his head"—and how it taught him the critical importance of "dealing yourself in" early to establish an authentic presence.

Learn why your silence is so powerful, how to reclaim your agency in group settings, and the simple practice you can use this week to be seen and heard for who you truly are.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The surprising and often negative impact your silence has on how colleagues and peers perceive you.
• Why our brains are hardwired to invent stories about people who don't engage—and the kinds of stories they tell.
• The concept of "agency" and how to take control of your own narrative in professional settings.
• A simple, low-stakes practice to "deal yourself in" and ensure your presence is felt authentically.

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• Discover the principles behind this episode in Brett's upcoming book. the Language Of Mindfulness

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What if your greatest professional asset isn't your intellect, but a hidden intelligence you carry with you every moment? We often hear about the "mind-body connection," but what does it mean to truly live it?

In this episode, host Brett shares the powerful and vulnerable personal stories that revealed the profound wisdom of the body. He recounts his decision to walk away from martial arts, his early struggles with coordination, and the two life-changing lessons he learned from a world-renowned Aikido master—including the secret of a "foundational practice" that contains the key to mastery.

These lessons are put to the ultimate test in a split-second, instinctual decision that saved his infant son from serious harm, proving a simple truth: the body knows. This episode will teach you how to move from being reactive under pressure to responding with a clear, embodied authority that can transform your work and your relationships.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The profound wisdom of somatic intelligence and how to trust your body's instincts.
• The power of a "foundational practice" and how mastering one simple thing can change everything.
• The critical difference between reacting under pressure and responding with an embodied, centered authority.
• A simple walking exercise you can use immediately to connect to your center and shift your state of being.

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