EP324 Start with What If: The Simplest Way to Create Immediate Practical Change: Interview with Doug Fleener

About this episode

Doug Fleener shares his journey of transformation and the power of reframing challenges with the What If Rule.

Doug Fleener's story shows how small shifts can completely redirect a day and a life. He went from bankrupting his family business because of addiction to rebuilding his life and career — eventually becoming the Director of Retail for Bose Corporation and later a CEO. That journey taught him the power of reframing challenges with one simple tool he now calls The What If Rule. Doug's new book, Start With What If: Weekly Questions to Spark Immediate Change and Growth, helps people turn everyday struggles into opportunities — at home, at work, and in life. Audiences love Doug because he's real, grounded, and practical. His message isn't theory — it's lived experience turned into simple, actionable insight that helps people see new perspectives and take immediate steps forward. That's a What IF Moment: A mental pivot that reframes the way you see yourself, your options, and what's possible. - Doug Fleener Check out his free download at: https://www.dougfleener.com/start-with-what-if Check Out this New Resource: Get Started Asking for What You Need! Identify the healthy ways to negotiate needs and build trust in your relationships. https://findyourvoicecourse.com/saywhatyouneed Get…

People in this episode

Host: Mary Baker

Guest: Doug Fleener

Topics covered

• personal growth
• mental health
• addiction recovery
• practical change
• self-improvement

Keywords

• What If Rule
• personal transformation
• addiction
• Bose Corporation
• self-help
• mental pivot
• practical change

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bose Corporation, Find Your Voice Course

Products: Start With What If: Weekly Questions to Spark Immediate Change and Growth

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