Do you ever feel like a fraud—even when you’re winning?

You're not alone. An estimated 70% of high achievers experience Imposter Syndrome at some point in their lives. And today, we’re talking about how to turn that fear into fuel.

In this raw and honest episode, Jill shares her personal story of walking out of one of the most prestigious entrepreneur programs in the world—feeling completely out of place—and how she came back in, stronger than ever.

You'll learn:

• The neuroscience behind Imposter Syndrome—and why it’s actually a sign of growth

• Five science-backed tools to transform fear into power

• The brain regions that activate when you feel like a fraud (and how to calm them)

• Why journaling your wins builds lasting confidence

• Why confidence doesn’t come first—it comes after you act, again and again

From triathlon races to top-tier masterminds, Jill opens up about showing up even when she felt like the least qualified person in the room.

If you’ve ever doubted yourself, compared your progress to others, or feared being “found out,” this episode will help you reframe that fear into a catalyst for personal and professional expansion.

Listen now and take one small step toward seeing yourself as you truly are: whole, capable, and worthy of your success.

Here’s a powerful and engaging Spotify episode description for Episode 11: How to Be More Productive by Jill Douka MBA, MCC:

Episode 11: How to Be More Productive
by Jill Douka MBA, MCC

Do you feel scattered, overwhelmed, or like you’re spinning your wheels but not getting anywhere?

You’re not alone—and there’s nothing wrong with you. You don’t have a productivity problem. You have a clarity problem. And this episode is your turning point.

In Episode 11 of the Global Academy of Coaching Podcast, Master Certified Coach Jill Douka dives deep into what really holds us back from being productive—and it’s not laziness. It’s a lack of connection to our WHY, unclear priorities, constant digital distraction, and weak discipline habits.

Inside this episode, you’ll discover:

✅ Why you're not unproductive—you're unclear on your WHY
✅ How just removing your phone can reclaim +2 hours of focus
✅ The neuroscience behind “scroll addiction” and attention collapse
✅ How to build discipline like a muscle (with proven science to back it up)

With hard-hitting stats from Harvard, Stanford, and the University of Texas, this episode is packed with research-based strategies and real-life stories to help you stop procrastinating and finally take back your time.

🎧 Listen now and walk away with practical tools to:

• Get clear on what matters

• Focus without burning out

• Build habits that stick

Your goals are waiting. Let’s go.

What if your health is the greatest act of self-leadership?

In this powerful episode, Jill Douka invites you to take radical responsibility for your well-being—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Sharing personal stories, hard truths, and science-backed data, she breaks down the 3 habits that can transform your health:

✅ Why most heart disease is preventable—and what’s really killing us
✅ How to reprogram your beliefs about food, movement, and your body
✅ Why your thoughts can literally make (or break) your health
✅ The hidden ways stress, sugar, and self-criticism are holding you back

This episode isn’t about fear—it’s about freedom.
It’s not about perfection—it’s about awareness.
And it’s your reminder that the time to care for your body, mind, and spirit is now.

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Episode 9: How to Create Meaningful Relationships

with Jill Douka, MBA, MCC

In a world where loneliness is on the rise—with 1 in 3 Americans regularly feeling alone and 61% of young adults reporting deep isolation—it's more important than ever to learn how to create relationships that truly matter.

In this powerful episode, Jill Douka, Master Certified Coach and founder of the Global Academy of Coaching, breaks down why meaningful relationships aren't just a luxury—they're a necessity for mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

You’ll discover:

• The shocking statistics behind the global loneliness epidemic

• How chronic disconnection impacts your health, from heart disease to anxiety

• Why self-awareness is the foundation of all fulfilling relationships

• The 7 principles from Jill’s bestselling book Create Love that will help you form deeper, more authentic connections

• How to release past pain, communicate consciously, and build relationships rooted in purpose and vision

If you're ready to upgrade your relationships—from romantic to professional—this episode will give you the clarity, courage, and tools to do it.

Listen now →

Are you exhausted from worrying about what everyone thinks of you?
Are you tired of holding back, second-guessing yourself, and stressing over every opinion that comes your way?

In this raw, unfiltered episode, Jill Douka, Master Certified Coach and founder of the Global Academy of Coaching, shares two powerful personal stories that reveal how she learned to stop giving a f----k—once and for all.

From a spa in Maui to the launch of her YouTube channel, Jill dives into how she stopped letting other people’s opinions dictate her self-worth

Inside this episode, you’ll discover:
Why we’re wired to care about others’ opinions—and how to break free
The truth about rejection and why it feels like physical pain (University of Michigan study)
How to identify the opinions you’re obsessing over—and let them go
4 practical, life-changing strategies to reclaim your power and stop giving a f----k

If you’re ready to stop living for everyone else and start living for yourself, this episode is your permission slip.

Listen now and take back your power

Are you constantly saying, “I’ll do it later”—but later never comes?

In this empowering episode, Jill Douka dives deep into the real reason we procrastinate—and it’s not laziness. You’ll meet Kate, a GAC student overwhelmed, stuck, and dubbed the “Queen of Procrastination”… until Jill asked her one life-changing question.

✨ Inside this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why procrastination is often a clarity problem (not a discipline one)

• The surprising neuroscience behind why we delay

• 4 powerful, practical strategies to reclaim your focus and follow-through

• How to rewire your brain using vision, routine, and emotional connection to your goals

If you’re tired of putting your dreams on hold, this episode will help you get out of your own way—and take action like never before.

Listen now and take your power back.
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & wherever you tune in.

What if feeling better wasn’t about “fixing” yourself—but embracing all of you?

In this deeply personal episode, Jill shares her own story of grief and healing after pregnancy loss—and reveals the three powerful strategies that helped her move from despair to peace.

You’ll learn:Why chasing constant happiness keeps us stuck
What science says about the brain’s negativity bias
How to process emotions using tools from the CREATE Coaching Model
Why nobody can make you feel anything without your permission

This episode is your invitation to feel fully, reclaim your power, and lead yourself with compassion—no matter what you’re going through.

Tune in now and begin your journey toward real emotional freedom.

Episode 5: How to Forgive the Unforgivable

Hosted by Jill Douka, Master Certified Coach

What if the key to your freedom isn’t justice… but forgiveness?
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Jill shares the journey of facing the person who hurt her most—and how she reached a place of peace, not by forgetting, but by releasing.

You’ll learn:
What forgiveness really means (and what it absolutely does not)
Why science shows that forgiveness heals both mind and body
A step-by-step Forgiveness Process that will help you let go of pain
How to stop living in the shadow of someone else’s actions and reclaim your power

This episode is for anyone who’s ever asked:
How do I move on when what happened wasn’t okay?

Tune in now and discover the strength that comes when you let go—not for them, but for you.

Download your Forgiveness Letter Template at www.globalacademyofcoaching.com