Courageous Leaders, Connected Teams
Courageous Leaders, Connected Teams
Podcast Description
Hosted by Leadership Coach, Stephanie Freeth, this podcast is for leaders ready to expand their perception of what’s possible by learning how to activate deeper truths and renewed energy from within. It’s a blend of inspirational stories from real leaders and actionable practices. We’ll dive into topics across disciplines including leadership and personal growth, mindset and performance, the Enneagram, conscious leadership, nervous system regulation, and more. This podcast is for senior and emerging leaders in organizations, entrepreneurs, creatives, business owners, and curious seekers
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
Focuses on leadership, personal growth, and consciousness topics, with episode examples including purpose-driven entrepreneurship, Navigating Frustration and Perfectionism with guest Brian Smith, and the role of the Enneagram in leadership development. Specific focus areas include mindset, performance, conscious leadership, and nervous system regulation.
Hosted by Leadership Coach, Stephanie Freeth, this podcast is for leaders ready to expand their perception of what’s possible by learning how to activate deeper truths and renewed energy from within. It’s a blend of inspirational stories from real leaders and actionable practices. We’ll dive into topics across disciplines including leadership and personal growth, mindset and performance, the Enneagram, conscious leadership, nervous system regulation, and more. This podcast is for senior and emerging leaders in organizations, entrepreneurs, creatives, business owners, and curious seekers
🌟 Episode Overview
In this deeply insightful episode, Stephanie Freeth welcomes longtime friend and client Brian Smith, a seasoned entrepreneur with a passion for impact. Together, they explore Brian’s personal and professional journey through leadership, conscious self-awareness, the Enneagram, and building purpose-driven ventures. Brian’s evolution from tech marketer to founder of a social enterprise employing individuals with disabilities is a powerful example of courage, clarity, and conviction in action.
🔑 Key Takeaways
- The Power of Purpose-Driven Leadership
Brian shares his transition from high-stakes marketing and tech to starting a bakery and chocolate shop with a mission—providing employment to people with disabilities. - Frameworks that Transform
Conscious Leadership and the Enneagram were pivotal tools in Brian’s leadership development. They helped him navigate team dynamics, reduce drama, and operate with deeper empathy and self-awareness. - Navigating Frustration and Perfectionism
As an Enneagram Type 1 (The Reformer), Brian opens up about wrestling with the need for perfection, learning to manage frustration, and embracing flexibility and flow in leadership. - Inner Work = Outer Impact
Conscious practices like pausing, reflecting, and shifting perspectives (“opposite of my story”) have empowered Brian to lead more authentically and build more resilient teams.
- Volunteering in War Zones
Brian courageously shares about his volunteer trips to Ukraine, offering a compelling look at what it means to lead with both purpose and action—even in global crises.
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