Leadovation

What if brilliant leaders stumble not from lack of skill but from hidden, childhood‑wired patterns and chronic stress? In this episode, Dean Newlund interviews Kendra Dahlstrom to reveal how cultivating self‑awareness and emotional regulation can restore presence, decision quality, and leadership freedom. In this episode, Dean Newlund and Kendra Dahlstrom discuss: Why high-achieving leaders sometimes react in ways they later regret The concept of the “window of tolerance” and how stress impacts behavior How digital habits and modern work environments increase reactivity The influence of childhood experiences on leadership patterns and coping mechanisms Practical approaches to building self-awareness and improving emotional regulation Key Takeaways: Emotional intelligence, especially self-awareness and self-regulation, is essential for sound decision-making and leadership under pressure. Chronic stress and constant digital stimulation push leaders outside their window of tolerance, increasing reactivity. Early life experiences often shape coping patterns like workaholism or overcontrol that show up in leadership behavior. Evaluating the real costs of behaviors helps leaders distinguish productive habits from harmful ones. Improving emotional regulation strengthens presence, clarity, and overall leadership effectiveness. "Errors are expensive, and the higher you are up in the hierarchy, the more expensive an error will be.” — Kendra Dahlstrom About Kendra Dahlstrom: Kendra is an executive coach and senior advisor to high-achieving leaders operating in complex, high-stakes environments. She specializes in emotional intelligence, intuition-informed decision making, executive presence, and leadership under pressure. Her work helps CEOs, founders, and senior executives resolve internal misalignment, regulate nervous system responses, and lead with clarity, authority, and integrity. Drawing on decades of experience advising Fortune 50 companies and global leaders, Kendra integrates psychological insight, strategic rigor, and embodied leadership to support sustainable performance and authentic influence. Connect with Kendra Dahlstrom: Website: https://kendradahlstrom.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendradahlstrom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendra.dahlstrom The High Achieving Leader™ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4yXxXkHjoY35KaSKykVSsW See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with Dean: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkw Website: https://www.mfileadership.com/ The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/ Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.com Phone: 1-800-926-7370 Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Do we really have a soul, and does believing in it change anything? Kris Land joins Dean Newlund to unpack four powerful questions that reveal why your deepest growth, purpose, and leadership may depend on how you answer. In this episode, Dean Newlund and Kris Land discuss: The emptiness that can follow early success without a sense of purpose The concept of soul consciousness and the human experience as a “game of life” How leaders can integrate spirituality and business in meaningful ways The idea of co-creation, karma, and personal responsibility in life outcomes Why forgetting and rediscovering purpose is part of growth and leadership Key Takeaways: Success without purpose can lead to emptiness, making deeper self-exploration essential. View life and leadership as a co-creative process shaped by choices, awareness, and responsibility. Embrace both the emotional and spiritual dimensions of the human experience to grow as a leader. Recognize that losing and rediscovering purpose is part of the journey toward clarity and fulfillment. "There's a lot more going on than we're told, and that we're told to believe.” — Kris Land About Kris Land: Kris Land is a best-selling author, entrepreneur, and transformational thought leader specializing in leadership development, conscious entrepreneurship, emotional intelligence, and purpose-driven innovation. He has founded and successfully exited multiple high-tech companies and now helps leaders and creators align strategy with authenticity and human-centered growth. Kris is the author of The Infinity Within, an award-winning spiritual and personal development book exploring fear transformation, inner alignment, and self-leadership. His work bridges business, mindset transformation, and spiritual awakening, helping individuals and organizations create sustainable success, authentic brands, and meaningful impact. Connect with Kris Land: Website: https://krisland.com/ Book: https://theinfinitywithin.me/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheInfinityWithin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinfinitywithin/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_infinity_within_me/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.infinity.within See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with Dean: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkw Website: https://www.mfileadership.com/ The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/ Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.com Phone: 1-800-926-7370 Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Is “being nice” quietly damaging your culture? Discover why kindness, not niceness, is the real superpower of modern leadership, and how it transforms trust, accountability, and performance. In this episode, Dean Newlund and Andrea Wanerstrand discuss: The critical difference between being nice and being kind in leadership How “nice” cultures create false harmony, passive-aggressive behavior, and broken trust The importance of authenticity, autonomy, and accountability in building high-performing teams Belonging vs. fitting in and how it impacts trust, engagement, and connection The shift toward human-centric leadership and its impact on engagement and workplace expectations Key Takeaways: Prioritize kindness over niceness by having honest, constructive conversations that support growth and build trust. Foster authenticity, autonomy, and accountability to create consistent leadership and stronger team performance. Focus on belonging rather than fitting in to build genuine connections and reduce isolation within teams. Design team structures are intentionally created with clear roles, responsibilities, and collaboration models to avoid dysfunction and repeated reorg cycles. "Nice is like icing on the top, whereas you can get the depth with true kindness.” — Andrea Wanerstrand About Andrea Wanerstrand: Andrea Wanerstrand is a seasoned leadership strategist, executive coach, and founder of A3 Culture Lab, with over 25 years of experience inside global giants like Microsoft, Meta, T-Mobile, and Hitachi. She helps leaders shift from burnout to bold influence through her Mindset Maven Method and A3 philosophy: Authentic, Autonomous, and Accountable. Andrea has designed programs that have impacted leaders from more than 100 countries. She blends neuroscience, behavioral strategy, and sharp business insight to drive powerful cultural change. Her work enables organizations to build high-performing, human-centric workplaces where people truly thrive. Connect with Andrea Wanerstrand: Website: https://a3culturelab.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawanerstrand/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreawanerstrand/

About Justine Froelker: A Licensed Professional Counselor, Justine Froelker has over 25 years of experience in mental health, personal growth, and professional development, and was certified for eleven years in Dr. Brené Brown’s work on vulnerability, courage, and empathy. She now shares her own curriculum, Courage is Built Here™, empowering individuals to live and lead with self-awareness, authenticity, and resilience. An accomplished author of twelve books—including five Amazon bestsellers—and a TEDx speaker, she presents globally on leadership, resilience, mental health, burnout, and fostering cultures of inclusion and belonging. Justine lives in St. Louis with her husband Chad and volunteers at Wild Bird Rehabilitation while raising monarch and swallowtail butterflies. In this episode, Dean Newlund and Justine Froelker discuss: The hidden emotional cost of high performance, burnout, and declining engagement How unresolved grief and trauma show up in leadership Empathy and accountability as complementary leadership traits The role of self-awareness and vulnerability in breaking destructive patterns and building trust Rewriting internal narratives and the organizational impact of investing in people development on engagement and retention Key Takeaways: Identify recurring emotional triggers in your behavior and seek feedback from trusted listeners, coaches, or therapists to uncover unresolved grief or trauma driving your reactions. Practice intentional vulnerability while maintaining accountability to build trust, connection, and stronger team dynamics. Rewrite limiting internal stories through consistent practice, questioning their truth, and reinforcing new narratives with support. Create space for self-reflection and implement regular peer and leader-led check-ins to strengthen awareness, emotional regulation, and team-wide adoption. "You have to let someone in, in order for them to meet you with empathy, because at the root of all of that is vulnerability. It’s turning toward one another.” — Justine Froelker Connect with Justine Froelker: Website: https://justinefroelker.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinefroelker/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/JustineFroelker TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justinefroelker/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JustineFroelker/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinefroelker/

About Whitney Faires: Whitney Faires is an internationally recognized executive coach, keynote speaker, and leadership advisor with 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Formerly Chief of Staff to the CFO at Intuitive Surgical, she led high-impact organizational health initiatives, launched global leadership development programs, and coached rising professionals into senior roles. Her multifaceted career spans sales, finance, and commercial operations, where she spearheaded the creation of a $2 billion international leasing portfolio. As the founder of Whitney Faires Coaching, she developed the Courageous Leader Roadmap—a practical approach for leaders to show up authentically, navigate adversity, and drive meaningful results. She is an ICF-accredited PCC coach and is passionate about helping leaders elevate their influence and build high-performing teams. In this episode, Dean Newlund and Whitney Faires discuss: Leading from default instead of intention Defining a leadership identity before leading others Connection as a competitive advantage Why tough conversations separate great leaders Preparing people for leadership before promotion Key Takeaways: Define your leadership identity by committing to six or eight specific principles you will share with your team about what they can expect from you. Ask yourself where you want to be in five or ten years, what work you enjoy most, and what skill gaps you want to develop before pursuing a leadership role. Call two or three trusted colleagues and ask about their transition into leadership, the skills they had to learn, and the hardest parts of the job. Assume the best intent and seek to understand before reacting when frustration rises in a leadership moment. "I think leaders are oftentimes going so fast that they're leading from default, a bit lost, a bit uncertain about who they need to be right now.” — Whitney Faires Connect with Whitney Faires: Website: https://whitneyfaires.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-faires-14955a38/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitney_faires See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with Dean: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkw Website: https://www.mfileadership.com/ The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/ Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.com Phone: 1-800-926-7370 Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

About Dr. John Oberg: Dr. John Oberg is a Founder, CEO, Board Director, Advisor, Professor, and Investor trusted by organizations to navigate growth, conflict, and change. He founded two Austin-based healthcare innovators: Sedera, a community-based medical cost-sharing organization (#193 on Inc 500, #26 in Financial Times Western Hemisphere), and Precina Health, a first-of-its-kind chronic care virtual medical practice and thought leader in AI deployment. He has served on the boards of OnlineMedEd and Health Admins and advises institutions, healthcare leaders, professional services firms, and nonprofits through John Oberg Advisory. John received his doctorate from the University of Southern California and his MBA from the University of New Mexico. He is an adjunct professor at USC and sits on the Board of Governors. Over three decades, he has authored patents, started companies, managed teams larger than 1,000 people, and studied the behavior of individuals, communities, and systems to catalyze improved behaviors and create best-in-class outcomes — and happier people. In this episode, Dean Newlund and Dr. John Oberg discuss: The distinction between eustress (healthy, muscle-building stress) and distress (harmful, breaking stress) Mental fatigue and the limits of cognitive processing The concept of an “emotional gas tank” and emotional capacity Radically incremental steps as a method for sustainable behavior change The role of community in motivating difficult but healthy actions Key Takeaways: Differentiate between eustress and distress and aim for muscle-building stress instead of broken-bone stress. Recognize that the brain can only process so much information and account for mental fatigue in how you work and lead. Take radically incremental steps toward change rather than attempting dramatic overhauls. Use the community as a tool to help yourself do difficult things you might avoid alone. "Community matters, I think, in the world, in ways that sometimes we underestimate.” — Dr. John Oberg Connect with Dr. John Oberg: Website: https://precina.com/ | https://talesofabundance.com/ | http://johnoberg.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Tales_of_Abundance X (Twitter): https://x.com/johnpoberg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/precinahealth

About Manny Fiteni: Manny Fiteni, CEO of My Growth Corporation, is a pioneering leadership strategist with 30+ years of corporate experience specializing in transformative personal development. Manny’s breakthrough “Mind Congruency” approach aligns conscious and subconscious minds, enabling individuals to overcome self-limiting beliefs and unlock peak performance, drawing insights from real-world, uncontrolled environments. Founder of Mind Growth 360 and Creators Agency, Manny’s work spans personal development networks and brand elevation platforms. His training programs enhance leadership skills, build organizational resilience, and drive high-performance team dynamics. As an author and international speaker, Manny provides actionable strategies for personal transformation, equipping individuals with practical tools to thrive personally and professionally. In this episode, Dean Newlund and Manny Fiteni discuss: Why information alone rarely produces lasting behavior change Mind congruency as a driver of performance and self-sabotage Using stories and metaphors to communicate directly with the subconscious mind Leadership conditions for change, including rapport, safety, clear expectations, and leading by example Replacing habits through awareness, repetition, and a supportive environment Key Takeaways: Listen for repeated language patterns in yourself and your team over time to identify subconscious beliefs that may be shaping behavior and results. Use real stories when possible, and well-crafted fictional metaphors when needed, to bypass resistance and reach the subconscious, which does not distinguish between them. Practice “catch and replace” by interrupting unhelpful habits in real time, installing a better response, and intentionally tracking repetitions as you rehearse the replacement. Build a “focus ensemble” of people who reinforce your new autopilot settings rather than unconsciously pulling you back into old patterns. "We are the sum of our histories, and our histories are from day of birth, how we are conditioned, how we are trained, how we think.” — Manny Fiteni Connect with Manny Fiteni: Website: https://mannyfiteni.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manny-fiteni-b0173637 See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with Dean: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkw Website: https://www.mfileadership.com/ The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/ Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.com Phone: 1-800-926-7370 Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

About Oscar Trimboli: Oscar Trimboli is an award-winning author, host of the Apple award-winning podcast Deep Listening, and a sought-after keynote speaker. His third book is How to Listen – Discover the Hidden Key to Better Communication, a comprehensive book about listening in the workplace. Along with the Deep Listening Ambassador Community, he is on a quest to create 100 million deep listeners in the workplace. Through his work with chairs, boards of directors, and executive teams, Oscar has experienced first-hand the transformational impact leaders can have when they listen beyond words. In this episode, Dean Newlund and Oscar Trimboli discuss: The organizational cost of incomplete listening and misaligned understanding Hearing versus listening and why action is the differentiator How role-based seniority correlates with roughly 2.5x more interruptions in meetings The cognitive delta between speaking, thinking, and listener processing Practical tools for improving meeting outcomes, collaboration, and decision-making Key Takeaways: Begin meetings by asking “What would make this a good meeting?” to align shared outcomes and reduce unspoken assumptions. Surface communication and listening preferences early to remove ambiguity and improve contribution equity. Write questions down first, shorten them to eight words or fewer, and verify that they serve the shared outcome rather than personal validation. Shift default meeting norms: avoid top-of-hour starts and shorten durations to reduce cognitive switching costs and increase presence. "I think a lot of leaders listen to what's said, and great leaders listen to what's not said.” — Oscar Trimboli Connect with Oscar Trimboli: Website: https://www.oscartrimboli.comBooks: https://www.oscartrimboli.com/shop/ & https://www.amazon.com/stores/Oscar-Trimboli/author/B07R9RP1XZLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oscartrimboli/

About Dr. Mary Donohue: Dr. Mary Donohue is the CEO of the Digital Wellness Center, a three-time entrepreneur, Columbia Business School Lang Center Innovation Fellow, and Fortune Top 100 Businesswoman to Watch. She is the creator of Clean Mental Health™, a science-backed system that delivers instant relief from digital stress—through email, games, and tools that work faster than meditation—and a pioneer in the neuroscience of trust and digital behavior who has helped global brands like Microsoft and Casino.NL build emotionally intelligent platforms that protect users. Called a “modern McLuhan” for her work in media and meaning, her book Message Received is often referred to as the digital communication bible. She has taught burnout recovery to thousands, designed mood-regulating tools for Gen Z, and is currently working with Simon Sinek’s team on a new leadership course for the hybrid era. In this episode, Dean Newlund and Dr. Mary Donohue discuss: Digital overload and dopamine-driven behaviors Resetting the brain with playful emotional regulation Generational differences in processing technology Designing proactive mental health tools for real environments Preventing addiction via behavior modification and breaks Key Takeaways: Introduce micro brain-breaks (short, no-signup playful exercises) to reduce stress and improve decision-making while keeping people on their devices. Tailor messaging and leadership communication to each generation’s preferred medium and processing style to increase engagement and psychological safety. Measure mood shifts before and after interventions to track changes in stress, focus, and emotional regulation using short self-report mood metrics. Deploy proactive mental-health micro-interventions in high-stress environments (airports, casinos, transportation, retail) and track uptake rates and mood impact. "My goal is to move them to happy in less than three minutes, because then we know research tells us you're making better decisions.” — Dr. Mary Donohue Connect with Dr. Mary Donohue: Website: https://thedigitalwellnesscenter.com/ Book: Message Received: https://www.amazon.com/Message-Received-Steps-Communication-Barriers/dp/1260456358 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmarydonohue/ & https://www.linkedin.com/company/72360974/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedigitalwellnesscenter/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedigitalwellnesscenter See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with Dean: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkw Website: https://www.mfileadership.com/ The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/ Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.com Phone: 1-800-926-7370 Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

About John Dwyer: John is a marketing enigma, a “direct response customer attraction expert” who thinks way outside the box, and his marketing consultancy business is called The Institute Of Wow, with John’s mantra being that one’s marketing needs to “wow” prospects. He’s also the guy who shocked the marketing world some years back when he convinced Jerry Seinfeld to come out of retirement to be the spokesman for an Australian banking institution, The Greater Building Society, heading up a “free vacation campaign” which broke home loan lending records and remains folklore in the global banking industry. This was probably one of the most successful “incentive-promotions” in the world, resulting in many billions of dollars in extra home loans. John helps business owners understand how to exploit platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn by implementing “incentive-based marketing offers” that can be targeted specifically to certain audiences. His client list reads like a Who’s Who of business and includes the likes of Rupert Murdoch’s News Ltd, 7-Eleven, Westfield Shopping Centres, Walt Disney, KFC, and BP, because they acknowledge he is “the master of creating incentives that work.” In this episode, Dean Newlund and John Dwyer discuss: Why most marketing efforts fail to prove real ROI How direct response marketing builds brands and drives sales simultaneously The role of incentives and sampling in moving customers off the fence Using data and statistics to earn credibility with executives Translating creative ideas into measurable business outcomes Key Takeaways: Track cost per lead and conversion rates daily so you can identify ad fatigue early and change creative before performance drops. Design marketing offers that distract attention from price by using incentives, sampling, or bonuses instead of discounts. Present marketing results to executives using statistics and ROI metrics rather than ideas, branding language, or vanity metrics. Turn your expertise into a high-converting offer by giving value first, then inviting prospects to engage deeper instead of selling immediately. "Give, give, give, give before you ask.” — John Dwyer Connect with John Dwyer: Website: https://theinstituteofwow.com Email: john@theinstituteofwow.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/instituteofwow/ See how incentive-based vacations can drive instant leads: https://vacationsincentive.com/ Discover how Facebook contests can generate qualified leads fast: https://fbcontestleads.com/

About Ingrid Dahl: Ingrid Hu Dahl is an author, speaker, and leadership coach, and the founder of her own coaching and consulting business dedicated to empowering the next generation of leaders. With over two decades of experience in learning and development, she specializes in leadership, inclusion, and belonging across corporate, media, nonprofit, and social justice sectors. A TEDx speaker and founding member of the Willie Mae Rock Camp in Brooklyn, Ingrid has a lifelong passion for amplifying underrepresented voices and has written, filmed, and directed two short films exploring identity, representation, and the mixed-race experience. She is certified by the International Coaching Federation and the Center for Creative Leadership and lives in California with her wife, Courtney, and their dog, Palo Santo. In this episode, Dean Newlund and Ingrid Dahl discuss: Blind spots that influence how leaders show up The ego’s role in shaping team dynamics Emotional patterns that affect leadership presence Challenges of connection in virtual environments Rebelliousness as a form of authentic leadership Key Takeaways: Create a practice of noticing ego-driven behaviors—in real time—and redirecting your focus back to purpose, connection, and the team’s shared outcome. Reduce trigger-based conflict by acknowledging your emotional reactions, identifying the belief underneath them, and choosing a different behavioral response that aligns with your values. Make virtual meetings more engaging by defining a clear purpose, rotating leadership, and setting explicit expectations for camera-on participation and shared contribution. Strengthen psychological safety by proactively asking team members about their fears, hopes, and needs, and modeling vulnerability without letting emotions dominate the environment. "The mundane allows the opportunity to disengage.” — Ingrid Dahl Connect with Ingrid Dahl: Website: https://www.ingridhudahl.com/ Book: Sun Shining on Morning Snow: https://www.sunshiningonmorningsnow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingridhudahl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ingridhudahl/ See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with Dean: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkw Website: https://www.mfileadership.com/ The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/ Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.com Phone: 1-800-926-7370 Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

About Jenn Cohen: Jenn Cohen has always been captivated by the power of intuition. After a life-changing experience in her 20s, she explored how intuition could shape her life and career. During her 27 years in the entertainment industry, Jenn found that intuitive decisions often led to success. Now an intuitive consultant, she helps individuals and organizations unlock potential, gain clarity, and achieve their goals through practical, intuition-based strategies. Jenn’s work fosters growth, creativity, and purpose in both personal and professional realms. In this episode, Dean Newlund and Jenn Cohen discuss: How intuition functions as our original sense before logic takes over Why does fear appear when intuition guides major life decisions What it means to balance the left and right brain in leadership How spiritual practices help reconnect us to intuitive awareness How intuition can operate inside corporate and creative environments Key Takeaways: Build daily awareness by noticing your emotional cues in real time and using them as signals to pause rather than react. Strengthen intuitive decision-making by pairing logical analysis with moments of quiet presence where insight can surface. Use the I.A.M. method—Identify, Ask, Mend—to interrupt mental spirals and bring your nervous system back into balance. Practice meditation, nature immersion, or automatic writing consistently to keep your intuitive “channel” clear and accessible. "When we are able to connect with our intuition, with that spiritual side, what it does is allow us the opportunity to appreciate what is around us on this journey here on this physical Earth; it's not separate.” — Jenn Cohen Connect with Jenn Cohen: Website: https://www.jenncohenintuitive.com/ Email: jenn@jenncohenintuitive.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-cohen-intuitive-consultant/ See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with Dean: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkw Website: https://www.mfileadership.com/ The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/ Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.com Phone: 1-800-926-7370 Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

About Kim Rogne: Kim Rogne is a dynamic Keynote Speaker, Leadership Trainer, and #1 Bestselling Author passionate about inspiring driven professionals to thrive in every aspect of their lives. With 25 years of experience in real estate sales, brokerage management, and business investing, Kim has worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs, guiding them through challenges from startup to success. As a former CEO of a multi-million-dollar brokerage, she understands the unique needs of business owners and uses her expertise to empower them to achieve balance and purpose. Through her company, For The Love Of, Kim helps individuals and teams unlock their potential with tailored coaching, inspiring talks, and actionable resources. Visit her website to connect with Kim, explore her digital library, or schedule a session. A wife, mother, and lifelong learner, Kim’s energy and insights are sure to spark motivation and ignite positive change in your life and business. In this episode, Dean Newlund and Kim Rogne discuss: Redefining balance for high achievers beyond comparison The emotional and psychological roots of burnout Lessons from trauma and forced slowdown as catalysts for change Ego, control, and the illusion of productivity in leadership Reflection, self-awareness, and delegation as tools for sustainable success Key Takeaways: Define what balance personally means to you—free from comparison, external standards, or social media illusions—and recognize the moments when you’re already living it. Build regular reflection into your schedule, whether through journaling, quiet mornings, or monthly check-ins, so you can slow down enough to notice what needs to shift before burnout hits. Practice the “Four D’s”—do, delegate, delay, or dump—to lighten your load and retrain your mind to see asking for help as a strength rather than a weakness. Pay attention to when busyness becomes a form of self-validation, and intentionally replace that constant need to fix and prove with rest, purpose, and self-compassion. "When we do slow down, we can recognize when we’re in balance.” — Kim Rogne Connect with Kim Rogne: Website: http://kimrogne.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimrogne/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kim.lewerenzrogne & https://www.facebook.com/KimRognesForTheLoveOf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimrogne/ See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with Dean: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkw Website: https://www.mfileadership.com/ The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/ Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.com Phone: 1-800-926-7370 Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.