What's the real difference between working 80 hours a week and building a 7-figure business? According to David Price, who went from industry newcomer to insurance millionaire in just 36 months, it comes down to one critical mindset shift.

In this episode, Jason Rigby sits down with David for a masterclass in resilient leadership and the power of simplicity. David shares the brutally honest story of nearly giving up and the pivotal decision that transformed his business from a grueling grind into a scalable success story. This is a universal lesson for any leader who feels they are on the verge of burnout and is ready to turn intention into income.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• The critical mindset shift from "going through the motions" to "intentional action" that separates busy work from high-impact results.
• How to resist complexity by mastering one simple, scalable product or service to build a strong foundation for your business.
• The non-negotiable leadership principle of brutal honesty and how it builds the unwavering trust required to lead a high-performing team.
• Why the most successful leaders are willing to do anything they ask of their team, leading by example from the front lines.
• The foundational importance of a consistent lead generation system as the engine for any successful business.

Timestamped Highlights:

[01:48] The Decision to Persevere: The turning point six months in when David chose to fully commit.
[04:35] Intentional Action vs. Going Through the Motions: Realizing long hours don't equal results without being a "student" of your craft.
[06:32] From Salesperson to System Builder: The transition from being a "lone wolf" to a true business owner.
[13:15] Resisting Complexity: How to maintain simplicity by mastering one thing and doing more of it.
[15:30] The Power of Brutal Honesty: Why trust is the ultimate currency in leadership.
[26:20] The Foundation of Success: Learning the critical importance of lead generation.

Connect with David Price:

Website: tpglife.com
Instagram: @davidpriceofficial
Facebook: DavidPriceOfficial

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In this high-impact episode of The Self Aware Leader, host Jason Rigby sits down with elite executive coach Max Stephens—trusted advisor to top CEOs, pro athletes, and Hollywood creators. Max dismantles the myths behind traditional success and shares how high performers can finally find real fulfillment.

Whether you're a founder, corporate leader, or entrepreneur on the edge of burnout, Max’s Contribution Alignment Model and radical truth-telling will help you stop chasing the wrong goals—and build a life of purpose, peace, and leadership impact.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why success without inner healing is a trap

• The hidden cost of ambition no one talks about

• Why most leadership coaching fails—and how to fix it

• How to realign your leadership around purpose, not pressure

• Max’s 3-part framework: Forgiveness, Mortality, Radical Honesty

Guest Bio:
Max Stephens is a world-class performance coach and author of What the Fck Do You Actually Want?*. With over 1,500 sessions per year and clients across C-suite, sports, and film, Max helps leaders eliminate emotional blind spots and live with unshakable clarity.

Episode Highlights:

• [00:00] Why high performers feel empty at the top

• [08:00] The neuroscience of contribution vs. isolation

• [13:00] Max’s truth bomb: You’re not doing it “for your family”

• [24:00] The Purpose Framework: Forgiveness, Mortality, Honesty

• [36:00] Coaching culture is broken—here’s what works

• [45:00] How to reset your leadership thermostat

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• Leadership development

• Executive coaching

• Emotional intelligence

• Strategic thinking

• Purposeful performance

Resources Mentioned:
📘 What the Fck Do You Actually Want?* by Max Stephens
🌐 Visit: https://maxstephenscoaching.com

What happens when a 20-year battle with bulimia meets ancient Stoic philosophy?

In this episode, leadership coach Becky Schmooke shares how emotional intelligence, radical honesty, and core values helped her overcome addiction—and now empower elite NFL teams. Becky reveals her journey from anorexia at 13 to founding a mindful leadership practice that transforms chaos into clarity.

You’ll learn:

• The true meaning of humble leadership

• How to apply Stoicism to daily stress and emotional triggers

• Why bulimia operates like a behavioral addiction

• Becky's powerful SAFE framework (Self-awareness, Action, Fortitude, Engagement)

• How to lead with integrity—even when it hurts

Perfect for anyone seeking deeper self-awareness, emotional mastery, and values-based leadership. Whether you're a CEO, coach, or just stuck in survival mode—this conversation will help you lead with strength and purpose.

🎯 Keywords: humble leadership, emotional intelligence, mental resilience, addiction recovery, values-based leadership, NFL coaching, stoicism, recovery stories

🔗 More at: SelfAwarePodcast.com
https://www.beckyschmooke.com/

Are you a new manager struggling to find your footing? The transition from top performer to leader is the most challenging in any career. This episode is your roadmap to success.

Jason Rigby and leadership expert Bobby Powers dive deep into the essential leadership skills you need to thrive. Forget theory—this is practical advice you can use today.

In this episode, you will learn to:

• Master Delegation: Use the simple but powerful "80% Rule" to empower your team and free up your time.
• Give Effective Feedback: Implement the SBI (Situation, Behavior, Impact) Model to make feedback clear, kind, and actionable.
• Overcome Imposter Syndrome: Learn why you feel like a fraud and how to build genuine confidence in your role.
• Build Unshakeable Trust: Discover the keys to creating a transparent and supportive team culture.

This episode is a must-listen for any aspiring or newly appointed leader who wants to avoid common pitfalls and fast-track their journey to becoming a respected, self-aware leader.

• Bobby Powers' Substack: Leader and Learner
  
  

• Connect with Bobby on LinkedIn: Bobby Powers
  
  

• Explore more insights at bobbypowers.com
  
  

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Keywords: Self-aware leader, leadership mastery, leadership skills, new manager, delegation, feedback, imposter syndrome, trust in leadership, team management, avoiding burnout, career growth.

Are your people quietly quitting without ever handing in a resignation?

In this powerhouse episode of The Self Aware Leader, host Jason Rigby dives deep with top leadership coach and strategist Dave Garrison, author of the highly anticipated book The Buy-In Advantage (June 3, 2025). Together, they expose the hidden disengagement epidemic costing companies billions—and unveil a clear path forward through humble leadership, emotional intelligence, and co-creation.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• The real reason employees stop caring—it’s not what you think

• 7 signs your team is disengaging while still on the payroll

• Why free lunches and ping pong tables won’t fix culture

• How to use co-creation to build unstoppable teams

• Why vulnerability is the secret to high-trust leadership

Memorable Moments:

• “Judgment and curiosity cannot coexist.”

• “If you don’t have time to invest in people, get ready to spend it interviewing.”

• “Leaders go last—except when it comes to vulnerability.”

This isn’t theory—it’s a practical masterclass for CEOs, founders, and emerging leaders ready to rebuild trust, unlock team potential, and lead with purpose in 2025.

Resources Mentioned:

• The Buy-In Advantage by Dave Garrison (Launched TODAY!): Amazon

• Leadership tools & workshops: GarrisonGrowth.com

• Connect with Dave on LinkedIn: Dave Garrison

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Career advancement is often seen as a personal endeavor, but Nate Dinet reveals that 70-80% of your career growth is influenced by your direct manager. Drawing on over 15 years of experience, Nate explains how The Step Manager program empowers individuals to take control of their career trajectory, even when facing disengaged or unsupportive managers. He introduces the CARA method (Current Activities, Responsibilities, and Above and Beyond), a powerful framework for tracking accomplishments and negotiating promotions.

Nate and Jason discuss:

• The surprising 80% rule: Why your manager is so critical to your career.
  
  

• How to build effective relationships with managers, even difficult ones.
  
  

• Understanding your value and advocating for a raise.
  
  

• The CARA method: A foolproof system for tracking and presenting your impact.
  
  

• Why most managers lack training and how you can become a great manager.
  
  

• The power of internal campaigns for promotion.
  
  

This episode is a masterclass in career strategy and leadership, offering listeners the tools to take charge of their professional journey.

• [00:00] – Introduction: Career control and Nate Dinet’s journey.
  
  

• [02:22] – The 80% Rule: How managers impact career growth.
  
  

• [05:37] – The problem with untrained managers and Nate’s solution.
  
  

• [10:53] – Understanding your manager’s motivation with the Manager Compass.
  
  

• [14:25] – The CARA Method: A practical framework for tracking success.
  
  

• [20:31] – Building an internal campaign for promotion.
  
  

• [26:43] – Scaling without burnout: The Solid Manager Program.
  
  

• [30:42] – Leading up: How to manage up effectively.
  
  

1. "70-80% of your career growth is determined by your direct manager." – Nate Dinet
   
   

2. "The CARA Method is your career blueprint—track your impact, present your value." – Nate Dinet
   
   

3. "Your career is not just a ladder—it's a campaign. Strategize, advocate, and own your path." – Nate Dinet
   
   

• Visit The Step Manager Website: thestepmanager.com
  
  

• Book a 1-on-1 with Nate Dinet: Calendly Link
  
  

Connect with Nate Dinet on LinkedIn: Nate Dinet LinkedIn

• Career growth, leadership skills, manager relationships, career development, self-awareness, emotional intelligence, promotion strategy, Nate Dinet, The Step Manager.
  
  

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Are you a leader grappling with startup burnout, decision fatigue, or feeling stuck despite your drive? This transformative episode reveals the counter-intuitive secret to leadership clarity and accelerated growth: discomfort.

Join Jason Rigby and Arielle Lechner, an acclaimed executive coach to leaders at Google, GitHub, and Peloton. They shatter the myth of the flawless founder and dive deep into how embracing resistance isn't a barrier, but your most accurate signal for progress and innovation.

🔑 In this essential leadership episode, you will discover:

• The Power of Discomfort: Learn how to lean into resistance and transform it into your competitive advantage for leader development.
• "Think Like a Scientist" Mindset: A radical approach to leadership that redefines failure as essential data, driving rapid learning and growth.
• Beyond Data Overload: How to harmonize your intuition with metrics for truly informed and strategic decision-making.
• The Lift & Thrust Model: A practical tool for diagnosing and energizing your team culture, fostering psychological safety.
• High-Leverage Communication: Master the direct, clear, and explicit strategies that separate effective leaders from those struggling with leadership gaps.
• Overcoming Impostor Syndrome: Practical insights for navigating identity challenges and leading with genuine authenticity.

Whether you're a seasoned startup CEO, an aspiring self-aware leader, or an executive seeking to deepen your emotional intelligence and drive organizational growth, this conversation offers practical tools and a profound leadership mindset shift. It's a masterclass in humble leadership that will reframe your entire leadership journey.

Timestamps for Easy Navigation:

• – Intro to Arielle Lechner: Disrupting the status quo
• – What founders really mean by frustration
• – You can’t think your way to clarity
• – Using discomfort as your competitive signal
• – What does “velocity of learning” mean?
• – Why your intuition is your most undervalued asset
• – Think like a scientist: Embracing failure as feedback
• – Lift and Thrust Model: A culture-check diagnostic
• – High-leverage communication: Clear. Explicit. Direct.
• – Impostor syndrome and identity gaps in leadership

Notable Quotes:

• “You can’t think your way to clarity—you experiment your way there.”
• “Discomfort isn’t a barrier—it’s a signal.”
• “Leadership is a learning loop; velocity matters more than perfection.”

Connect with Arielle Lechner:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariellethecoach/
• Website: https://www.newpo.io/

Subscribe to The Self-Aware Leader for ongoing insights into conscious leadership, personal growth, and strategies for sustained organizational success. Your leadership evolution starts here.

Primary Keywords: leadership, executive coaching, leadership development, self-aware leader, humble leadership

Secondary Keywords: startup burnout, emotional intelligence, discomfort, clarity, leadership mindset, founder growth, psychological safety, innovation, authentic leadership, team performance, decision making, C-suite, strategic leadership.