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Nicole Jansen and Greg Cagle discuss how to reignite imagination and unlock new possibilities in leadership and life.

What if reigniting your imagination could unlock possibilities for your life and leadership you never thought were possible? In this episode of Leaders of Transformation , Nicole Jansen welcomes back leadership expert, executive coach, and author Greg Cagle to discuss his powerful new book, Reality Benders . Greg shares how our beliefs shape our behaviors, how emotions fuel outcomes, and why most people unknowingly live in reactive cycles instead of intentionally creating the future they truly want. Together, Nicole and Greg explore how to reignite imagination, challenge limiting beliefs, and unlock new possibilities in leadership, business, and life. They also unpack the neuroscience behind transformation, the power of curiosity, and how leaders can become "external catalysts" who help others see beyond current limitations and step into their highest potential. What We Discuss in this Episode Why reality is something we create — not simply something that happens to us The "Reality Cycle" and how thoughts, behaviors, and outcomes reinforce one another Why behavior modification alone rarely creates lasting transformation How beliefs drive behaviors and shape long-term results The…

People in this episode

Host: Nicole Jansen

Guest: Greg Cagle

Topics covered

• imagination
• leadership
• transformation
• beliefs
• neuroscience
• curiosity
• possibilities

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Reality Benders

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