Beyond Blind Blaming

What if the biggest obstacle in your life isn’t what you think it is? Sometimes, the fears and “hidden truths” holding us back are tucked deep inside, only revealed when we’re willing to look beyond our inner monologue.

Elizabeth McCormick knows this firsthand. A former US Army Black Hawk helicopter pilot turned bestselling author and keynote speaker, she’s spent years translating high-stakes lessons from military command to everyday leadership and resilience.

Elizabeth joins Kevin St. Clergy to trace the surprising power of awareness – how blind spots stall growth, why fear (of success or failure) quietly rules our lives, and the practical, no-nonsense ways to reclaim your story and truly lead from within.

In this episode, Kevin and Elizabeth will discuss:

(04:40) “My helicopter, my command”

(08:50) Overcoming fear to find purpose

(10:48) Fear of success vs failure

(15:07) Corporate leadership vs military training

(16:31) Personal leadership and awareness

(21:02) Testing content like comedians

(23:37) Soft selling at events

(28:41) Testing stories through speaking

(30:45) Ethical publishing for new authors

(32:45) Empowerment through audience feedback

(36:17) Engaging the audience with key phrases

Elizabeth McCormick is a former U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter pilot turned award-winning leadership speaker and author. Drawing on high-pressure military experience, she teaches leaders how to perform under pressure, communicate clearly and build strong teams. A sought-after keynote speaker, she is known for translating aviation lessons into practical strategies for business and personal success.

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What if chasing traditional success is actually holding you back from real fulfillment? Elyse Archer hit all the markers: top sales, a dream house, a picture-perfect life, yet found herself anxious, empty, and stuck. It took hitting a personal crossroads to realize that true transformation starts with rewriting your own story.

As a sought-after sales and business mindset coach, Elyse Archer guides entrepreneurs and high performers to master their inner game, build authentic brands, and shift their relationship with money. She’s the founder of Supersize Life and a dynamic voice in the growth space.

In this episode, Elyse Archer joins Kevin St. Clergy for a candid conversation about breaking free from self-imposed limitations, selling from wholeness, and the pivotal power of living a life true to yourself – not one defined by others’ expectations.

In this episode, Kevin and Elyse will discuss:

(04:21) Embracing change and growth

(09:18) Redefining success and fulfillment

(10:55) Aligning mindset for wealth

(16:00) Transformational power of inner work

(19:25) Breaking barriers and embracing success

(21:07) Trust intuition over opinions

(25:55) Soul's calling and transformation

(29:50) Awareness and embracing growth

(33:05) Transforming through positive identity

(36:54) Inner child work transformation

(38:49) Own your success confidently

(42:30) How Elyse 10X’d her growth in six weeks

Elyse Archer is the founder of Superhuman Selling and She Sells, helping entrepreneurs and sales professionals rethink how they sell and grow their income. A Salesforce Top Influencer featured in Forbes and Inc, she teaches clients to sell using their natural strengths while building wealth. Elyse is an international keynote speaker and host of She Sells Radio, sharing insights from high-performing female entrepreneurs and sales leaders.

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Derek Sivers once believed success meant scaling bigger and moving faster. Then he built CD Baby, sold it, and gave the proceeds away – not because he had to, but because he realised enough was already enough.

As a writer, entrepreneur and modern business philosopher, Derek has spent years stripping life and business down to their essentials. What remains when you remove ego, growth for growth’s sake, and societal expectation? Clarity. Freedom. The space to choose.

In this conversation, Derek joins Kevin St. Clergy to explore why redefining success starts with questioning the stories we've been told. They uncover the cost of distraction, the power of radical focus, and how letting go (not adding more) can lead to bigger breakthroughs.

In this episode, Kevin and Derek will discuss:

(03:17) Accidental entrepreneurial journey

(07:27) Odometer metaphor and purpose

(11:31) Turning blame into empowerment

(13:36) Control what you can

(17:24) Making musicians happy as success

(20:38) Card table vs glamorous booths

(26:03) Prioritise focus over distraction

(27:15) Start with why for happiness

(31:20) Stop over-quoting and say it simply

(34:26) What truly makes you happy

(38:36) Think long-term for longevity

(40:01) Broaden identity and embrace growth

Derek Sivers is an entrepreneur, writer, and former musician best known for founding CD Baby and donating its multimillion-dollar proceeds to charity. A modern business thinker, he challenges conventional wisdom and advocates for simplicity, intentional living, and purpose-driven work through his bestselling books and global talks.

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We don’t get stuck because we lack skill; we get stuck because we silence ourselves. Elaine Lin Hering once believed staying quiet kept the peace. But silence has a cost: it shapes who gets heard and who gets overlooked.

While studying power and influence at Harvard Law School and Triad Consulting Group, Elaine realised silence isn’t passive, it’s learned and reinforced. Understanding that gives us the choice to speak with intention.

In this conversation, Elaine joins Kevin to explore how silence derails tough conversations and why reframing “imposter syndrome” as “imposter treatment” changes how we show up.

In this episode, Kevin and Elain will discuss:

(04:27) Leadership, teams and impact

(08:17) It’s okay not to be okay

(10:36) Breaking the silence to communicate clearly

(14:34) How to break out of blame loops

(17:36) Unlearning silence in organisations

(22:41) What do I think and need?

(24:05) Rethinking imposter syndrome

(27:06) Why miscommunication really happens

(33:29) Feedback that fuels growth

(36:26) Communicating across differences

(39:31) Assessments that set you up for success

(41:55) How to structure healthy conversations

(45:33) Best books for self-directed learning

(47:27) How silence affects relationships

Elaine Lin Hering is a facilitator, speaker, and author who helps people communicate clearly, navigate conflict, and speak up with confidence. She has worked across six continents with organisations such as Google, Nike, American Express, Pixar, and the Red Cross. Previously, she served as Managing Partner at Triad Consulting Group and taught negotiation.

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Most creatives don’t struggle because they lack talent – they struggle because they’re held back by limiting beliefs. Chris Do used to rely on creativity alone, assuming the right clients would just find him. Everything changed when he learned how to engage clients, uncover their real problems, and articulate value. The result? Opportunities that tripled his income.

In this conversation, Chris joins Kevin to break down the mindset shifts that drive a successful creative business – how to market without feeling salesy, price with confidence, and build genuine trust with clients.

In this episode, Kevin and Chris will discuss:

(03:59) Teaching over selling on YouTube

(08:26) Building success through skills and mindset

(11:06) Lesson on understanding clients

(13:53) Breaking free from limiting beliefs

(18:37) Value depends on perspective

(20:59) Ethical sales and problem solving

(23:08) Defining the right fit

(27:17) Make an effing decision

(29:54) Respectful decision making and building alliances

(32:16) Building trust through authenticity

(37:53) The value of honesty

(39:56) Masterclass in therapy and parenting

(42:09) Language and connecting minds through time

Chris Do is an Emmy Award-winning designer, educator, and entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in brand strategy and creative business. As the founder and CEO of The Futur, he has built a global education platform that empowers creatives to monetize their skills and build sustainable businesses. Chris has worked with top brands like Microsoft, Sony, Nike, and Starbucks, and generated over $1 million in digital product sales. Through his work, he’s helped thousands of professionals thrive in today’s creative economy.

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