Smashing the Plateau

Kellan is the ultimate alchemist for entrepreneurial growth, a bestselling author of 20 books, and the founder of "Your Ultimate Life." Kellan helps entrepreneurs move mountains, melt barriers, and mobilize superpowers to achieve their dreams.

Kellan's personal journey includes battles with depression and addiction. Now, he is committed to helping 300 million people create income and impact in the world by discovering, developing, and serving with their skills, gifts, and life experiences.

In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how to integrate purpose, prosperity, and joy to live your ultimate life.

Kellan and I discuss:

• His journey from personal challenges to ultimate life success [00:58]
• The role of money in creating impact [04:49]
• Dispelling common myths about wealth [05:14]
• Harnessing personal skills, gifts, and life experiences [08:31]
• The power of consistency over content [13:01]
• Strategies for overcoming self-doubt [13:59]
• Kellan's daily proactive practices [17:35]
• How community enhances growth and success [22:43]

Dr. Corinna Freitag is an Executive Coach, Advisor, and Speaker with over 30 years of expertise in natural and human sciences, spanning university, industry, and continuing education. She coaches STEM professionals to overcome workplace challenges so that they look forward to Mondays again. 

She holds a Ph.D. in chemistry and is certified as an Executive Coach. She has lived in different countries and worked globally for over 18 years in the automotive and chemical industries, in various positions with colleagues ranging from the shop floor to Senior Vice Presidents.

In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how to transition from the corporate world to a fulfilling career in coaching.

Corinna and I discuss:

• What led Corinna to become a coach [03:01]
• How Corinna integrated her scientific and human skills [04:34]
• Her experiences transitioning to self-employment [06:03]
• Challenges faced while building her own business [07:43]
• Who her ideal clients are [07:30]
• Strategies for breaking patterns that hold professionals back [08:47]
• The role of positive intelligence in coaching [09:27]
• Her personal growth and learning journey [06:53]
• Advice for others considering a career transition [13:20]

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Jessica Lackey is a strategy and operations advisor who blends business strategy, practical application, and a human-centric approach to create sustainable businesses. With a background in corporate leadership, McKinsey & Company consulting, and a Harvard Business degree, Jessica knows a thing or two about hustle culture and what it feels like to judge success by the bottom line at all costs.

Now, she combines her deep experience in consulting, Fortune 500 operations leadership, and coaching to help businesses grow without sacrificing the well-being of their clients, team, and community.

In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how to build a sustainable business without sacrificing wellbeing.

Jessica and I discuss:

• Jessica's journey from corporate to entrepreneurship [02:07]
• The concept of enterprise thinking [02:58]
• Jessica's career transition to life coaching [06:05]
• The role of relationships in business success [10:32]
• Challenges in the first and second years of a new business [19:40]
• The power of community connections [22:23]

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Diana has spent the last 20 years in SaaS. She has expertise in sales, customer success, Six Sigma, and service delivery. She is currently the Senior Director of Transformation at Kantata. As a leader, Diana is passionate about leveraging emotional intelligence in the workplace to drive meaningful outcomes, and she speaks and coaches on this topic.

In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how to navigate career changes by harnessing emotional intelligence and mindset shifts.

Diana and I discuss:

• The challenge of balancing passions and professional commitments [02:31]
• Strategies for overcoming the fear of pausing a project [04:00]
• How a mindset shift can create new opportunities [06:42]
• Tools and frameworks that aid in decision-making [07:14]
• The impact of reduced casual conversations in a remote work environment [10:29]
• How personal values align with professional roles [13:00]
• Diana’s thoughts on future career paths and passions [16:09]

Deb Coviello is an accomplished author, podcast host, and leadership expert in quality and operational excellence, known as the CEO Whisperer. Deb uses her 30 years of experience to help CEOs and C-suite leaders of tomorrow find peace of mind by providing solutions to their technical business issues and elevating their teams. Her book, "The CEO's Compass," is a go-to guide for navigating challenges and achieving lasting success.

In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how to transition from corporate work to entrepreneurship and the importance of community in navigating business challenges.

Deb and I discuss:

• Her entrepreneurial journey and starting Illumination Partners [02:22]
• Building a personal brand and the need for sales and marketing skills [04:00]
• How to determine when to stay the course or pivot [06:12]
• The role of self-reflection and daily routines in success [08:21]
• Expanding into a media company and creating content [11:00]
• Targeting C-Suite leaders in her business strategy [14:25]