The Enemy Within: A Leader’s Turning Point - Darin Newbold, Enneagram + Purpose Factor Coach

About this episode

Darin Newbold discusses the internal obstacles leaders face and the importance of self-awareness in overcoming them.

Send us a text What if the greatest obstacle in your leadership journey isn’t the market, your team, or your circumstances—but the enemy within? In this powerful episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, host Jennifer Loehding sits down with Darin Newbold , former COO, Army National Guard captain, and certified Enneagram & Purpose Factor coach, to unpack the turning point that changed everything: the moment he realized the real roadblock to growth was himself. Darin shares the shift that helped him recognize his own patterns, step into deeper self-awareness, and develop the tools he now uses to help others discover purpose, regulate emotions, and lead with clarity. From confronting imposter syndrome to transforming internal pressure into purpose, this conversation will inspire you to look inward and lead differently. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ How to recognize and overcome self-sabotage as a leader ✅ The moment Darin realized the real enemy was in the mirror ✅ The Bold GPS Framework for aligning identity and direction ✅ Why self-awareness is the foundation of effective leadership ✅ How the Enneagram can reveal blind spots and emotional triggers ✅ Tools for managing…

People in this episode

Host: Jennifer Loehding

Guest: Darin Newbold

Topics covered

• leadership
• self-awareness
• Enneagram
• personal development
• emotional intelligence

Keywords

• self-sabotage
• imposter syndrome
• Bold GPS Framework
• mindfulness practices

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Enneagram

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