What if the key to tomorrow’s leaders lies in yesterday’s playtime? When S.S. (Shannon Sue) Coulter told her stepkids to go outside and play, she didn’t expect them to come back five minutes later saying, “We don’t know what to do.” That moment kicked off a 16-year mission to help families reclaim play as a vital foundation for real-life skills. In this episode, she shares how unstructured, imaginative play naturally builds leadership traits—from collaboration and negotiation to critical thinking, creativity, and confidence—and why tech is quietly robbing kids of all of it.

S.S. explains how her app helps tired parents easily inspire kids to play by offering quick, fun activity ideas that build both body and mind. By tying activities to points and rewards, she taps into kids’ natural motivation while encouraging healthy habits. She emphasizes that play fosters essential soft skills like confidence, resilience, and problem-solving, which prepare kids to show up stronger as adults—and why it’s urgent to fix what technology has taken away.

S.S. highlights how play nurtures creativity, collaboration, and self-discovery, even indoors with simple items like pillows. She also shares how her The Fassa Tails book series models leadership through animal characters.

Each story includes activities and talking points to engage kids and parents in meaningful conversations about leadership traits.

About S.S. Coulter:

S. S. Coulter is here to play—and she’s your go-to for FUN. She helps busy parents feel extraordinary about their parenting. Her children’s book series, The Fassa Tails, creative activities, and the upcoming activity app offer screen-lite, easy ways to get kids playing, imagining, and moving. Her mission: to help the next generation build balance in mind, heart, and body—and develop a healthy relationship with technology—all while simply being kids and having fun.

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Chelsea speaks candidly about the illusion of leadership and the dynamics behind power. Some rise through integrity — but many are propped up by ego, fear, or a hunger for recognition. She unpacks how people can become “yes men,” not necessarily out of malice, but from the lure of status and acceptance. We explore the deeper cost of aligning with systems that reward compliance over character. And we touch on the idea that even those dynamics can be seen through a neutral, spiritual lens.

Chelsea reminds us that fear isn’t just fed to us — it’s something we often agree to carry. She speaks powerfully about personal responsibility and the unconscious ways we opt into societal programming. From her own experience overcoming addiction, Chelsea offers rare insight into true self-leadership — and how transmuting fear can radically shift our lives. She also shares what drew her to facilitating psychedelic experiences — not as an escape, but as a tool for integration, clarity, and authentic transformation. Sometimes deep shifts happen more easily when we allow playfulness and presence. So we’re not suggesting a specific path — just inviting curiosity about what’s possible.

About Chelsea Goucher

Chelsea Goucher from Tennessee is an intuitive coach and psychedelic facilitator interested in the intersection of consciousness expansion with personal development and collective evolution. A former corporate saleswoman who left her career to pursue Truth and a felt mission to liberate others, Chelsea is committed to the free exploration of ideas, non-hierarchical community, and assisting her clients to expand their perception of Self and become happier and more fulfilled individuals. Chelsea also teaches yoga, enjoys the performance arts, and is an open book on her experiences of overcoming addiction, co-dependency, and abusive relationships.

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Stefanie Carlstedt from Nebraska shares how moving away from cookie-cutter leadership transformed her approach to managing teams. She explains why understanding individual differences—through tools like Human Design—can shift team dynamics, reduce burnout, and improve results. You’ll hear how recognizing the different types – Manifestors, Generators, Manifesting Generators, Projectors, and Reflectors – can shape better roles, workflows, and communication. Stefanie also breaks down how decision-making styles vary by design and why honoring those differences matters for leaders and teams alike.

We explore how Human Design can support team growth and individual development. Stef shares how understanding your own design helps you lead more effectively—without trying to be someone you’re not. Stefanie unpacks how energy alignment influences leadership presence, and how self-awareness can prevent common leadership traps. You’ll hear practical examples of how honoring design differences fosters trust and smoother collaboration, and leads to smarter delegation.

About Stefanie (Stef) Carlstedt:

Stefanie from Nebraska helps individuals, leaders, and teams stop swimming upstream and start living in alignment with how they’re uniquely wired.

Blending practical coaching with energetic clarity, she guides people back to who they truly are—before the world told them who to be.

Whether she’s breaking down Human Design myths, decoding relationships, or uncovering the root of burnout, Stefanie delivers grounded insight and real-world tools that create peace, purpose, and momentum.

She’s supported parents, entrepreneurs, and teams alike—and has been featured on the top 50 podcast Women Inspiring Women. Stefanie’s calm, clear approach helps people feel seen, safe, and ready to reclaim their energy purpose.

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Karen Gray’s path to coaching began in a rodeo arena, where helping her daughter build confidence uncovered Karen’s own need for healing. That journey grew into a passion for guiding others — from rodeo queens to corporate leaders — to find their voice and own the stage. Karen also shares how the stories we tell ourselves can distort reality — and how choosing better interpretations can shift everything. Confidence, she reminds us, starts with how you see yourself.

That moment of self-awareness Karen describes—seeing intimidation as a signal, not a stop sign—is powerful. It turns comparison into curiosity, and fear into fuel. By leaning into relationships that once felt daunting, she opened doors to growth and greater confidence. It’s a reminder that discomfort often points us toward expansion. And that insight naturally leads to a process: her VIP framework, which starts by reconnecting with what truly matters—our values, intentions, and purpose. In her upcoming book Chosen, Coach Karen Gray explores how childhood experiences—like being adopted and internalizing unspoken fears—shaped her and other people’s voice and their path back to self-trust and speaking up.

About Karen Gray:

Karen Gray from Texas is the CEO/Founder of Gray Legacy Coaching and President of Texas Business Women. Her journey—shaped by her adoption, trauma, and healing, taught her that our past doesn’t define our worth; it’s our choices that build our legacy. As a Professional Certified Coach, she is considered to be a secret weapon for executive women as she ignites unshakable confidence, empowering them to break through self-doubt and glass ceilings to claim their indisputable worth and value. Using her ViQ (Value Intelligence) Method and Energy Leadership principles, she intuitively guides women on a journey of mindset mastery. With over 30 years of leadership experience and 16 years of coaching, Karen helps women create lives and legacies filled with purpose, abundance, and joy.

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Greg Weinger from Oregon opens up about hitting a wall in senior leadership despite a stellar resume—and why achievement alone wasn't enough, especially as an introvert. He shares how executive coaching and Susan Cain’s Quiet helped him rethink what it means to lead. Introversion became not a weakness to fix, but a trait to understand and leverage. Greg describes mentoring introverts and learning to create space for their strengths. He highlights how engineering teams often process feedback differently—and why that matters.

Stillness isn’t weakness—it’s where power lives. Introverts can command a room without raising their voice. When silence is used with intention, it draws attention and earns trust. Presence—true, grounded presence—is a form of leadership that transcends volume. The real strength lies in responding, not reacting, even in tough conversations. This episode redefines power, and it may not be what you’ve been told. It will shift how you see leadership, personality, and team dynamics.

Greg shares communication strategies for introverts, highlighting the value of building one-on-one relationships and preparing in advance to earn respect and influence in group settings, and we also chat about the nuances of introversion, ambiversion, and personal growth.

About Greg Weinger

Greg Weinger has spent over 20 years proving that introverts and unconventional thinkers can thrive in leadership. A seasoned product and technology executive, he has helped scale startups 10X to $70M+ in revenue, leading teams that build market-leading digital products and drive business growth. A Stanford graduate, he studied English literature, creative writing, and software engineering—giving him a unique ability to blend technical expertise, storytelling, and strategic thinking to make complex ideas accessible and actionable.

Greg is the author and host of Powerful Introvert, a Substack publication and podcast dedicated to helping introverts unlock their leadership potential. A sought-after speaker, he challenges outdated leadership norms and explores how organizations can create inclusive leadership structures that embrace diverse working styles.

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Discipline doesn’t have to feel like a dirty word. In this energizing conversation, martial arts master Jason Flame from California joins me to explore what discipline really means –and how it can become a supportive structure rather than a source of pressure. We talk morning routines, personal "shoulds," belt systems, and Jason’s 75 Hard experience. We get into what it actually takes to follow through – especially when no one's pushing you. It's a real look at building discipline on your own terms, without the clichés.

Jason shares how an unexpected moment launched his lifelong teaching career—and how stepping up without overthinking shaped his path. We explore the balance between consistency and adaptability, especially when life throws curveballs. From teaching kids to leading teams, Jason highlights the importance of meeting people where they are. And yes, even martial arts instructors need a flexible mindset.

Jason’s journey from a young entrepreneur to a seasoned business consultant underscores the power of mentorship and community engagement. By investing in relationships and giving back, he has cultivated a thriving business that serves as a pillar in his community.

About Jason Flame:

Jason Flame, owner of Moorpark Karate & Krav Maga in Moorpark, California, began his martial arts journey in 1985 and opened his first school in 1996. He holds an 8th Degree Black Belt in American Tang Soo Do, 2nd Degree Black Belt in Krav Maga, and Black Belts in both Ketsugo Ju Jitsu and Combat Hapkido. Since 2010, he has worked as a martial arts business consultant. At age 38, he pursued his dream of becoming a pro wrestler, competing with Millennium Pro Wrestling from 2013–2019, becoming a Triple Crown Champion and Hall of Famer. Jason is active in his community, serving on several boards and supporting local events. He and his wife Jackie became partners in Country Harvest Restaurant in 2021. He also hosts the Master Motivation podcast. Born and raised in the Conejo Valley, Jason moved to Moorpark in 1993, where he now lives with Jackie and their children, Madyson and Mason.

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I talk with T Scott about why traditional mindset advice often falls flat—and what actually works. He shares how he transitioned from a 26-year real estate career to launching Sisu Vida, a groundbreaking platform that applies the science of mind shifting to real-world challenges. T Scott opens up about his desire to have deeper impact, especially after witnessing rapid transformations through Mind Shifting. Mind Shifting was developed by Stevie Kent—go to https://www.mindshifting.net for more information.

We explore why T Scott built a “gym membership for the mind” and how it went from an idea to a fully-fledged service over the course of 9 months.

T Scott shares how his original approach — designed for entrepreneurs and sales professionals—grew into 45+ diverse roadmaps that support people across all walks of life. We talk about the limiting beliefs that shape our identities, and how much of that programming happens before we even realize it. From navigating trauma to unlocking confidence in social settings or public speaking, T Scott explains how Sisu Vida helps individuals reconnect with their inner strength — not by becoming someone new, but by uncovering who they’ve always been.

We discuss what sales leaders should stop doing — including common mistakes that hurts motivation. T. Scott shares why understanding your people matters more than perfecting scripts.

About T Scott (Todd Hall)

T Scott from Arizona is the Founder and CEO of Sisu Vida – The Elite Mind & Body Rewiring Accelerator, a revolutionary platform helping entrepreneurs, sales professionals, and high performers permanently overcome mental roadblocks and unlock their peak potential. After decades in real estate and personal development, T Scott cracked the code on identity-based transformation—eliminating the need for books, seminars, or expensive coaching. Through his six-method mind-shifting system, he helps clients rewire limiting beliefs, eliminate toxic habits, and activate unshakable discipline, confidence, and focus—often in as little as 10 minutes. Sisu Vida offers 24/7 unlimited access to expert guidance, providing fast, permanent change for the price of a gym membership.

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Creating Harmony, Not Balance

Scott Ferguson returns for a powerful conversation about living and leading with harmony. He breaks down why “balance” can be misleading—and how tuning the different parts of our lives, like instruments in a jazz band, creates true harmony. From coaching athletes to executives, Scott shares how small adjustments can lead to big transformations. We talk about the trap of living in the past, the power of imagination, and how faith over fear fuels progress. He reminds us that goals follow standards—and when you raise yours, more options open up.

From Unsolicited Pitches to Powerful Daily Habits

Scott and Regina explore the fine line between helpful outreach and annoying cold pitches. They also swap favorite daily practices—including hydrogen water—and how these tools support focus, hydration, and energy. Scott shares what’s helped him prepare for intense speaking schedules, and Regina ties in her own health experiences post-dengue and malaria. A fun, honest look at what works, what doesn’t, and how leaders choose wisely.

How Volunteering, Pets, and Speaking Gigs Intersect

Scott shares how his travel routine goes far beyond hotel check-ins and keynote speeches. He talks about volunteering at pet shelters between gigs and the joy and other benefits he gets from it, highlighting how leadership isn’t just about professional achievements, but also about making a meaningful impact in unexpected ways. We also explore how dogs reflect their humans and why they can be surprisingly good character judges. This leads to a deeper discussion on leadership qualities—how compassion and the ability to connect with others are vital to leading effectively.

About Scott Ferguson:

L. Scott Ferguson is The ‘GAP’ Coach. a passionate Mindset Conditioning Coach, Lifestyle Optimizer, and host of the globally top-ranked Time To Shine Today Podcast. His mission is simple but powerful: to make sure no one ever feels like they have no one.

With vast life experience and a knack for connecting on a deep level, he believes everyone knows what they want; they just don’t know how to talk themselves into it. Every challenge you are going through the remedy is there as well, through Scott’s curiosity he works with his clients to help them lean into their ultimate human potential.

His podcast and coaching sessions are packed with actionable knowledge nuggets to help individuals and teams reach their fullest potential.

A United States Navy Veteran, Scott is also a real estate ‘junky’, wannabe golfer, beach lover, Jiu Jitsu practitioner, and fur-baby rescuer. Rooted in alife of service and intentional living, Scott’s energy and insights inspire growth and connection at every turn.

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