Beyond Blind Blaming

Most entrepreneurs spend years trapped by hidden beliefs, only to discover their biggest blind spots are right under their noses.For Evan Charmichael, best-selling author, global speaker, and YouTube pioneer, inspiring belief isn’t a slogan; it’s a mission forged in the fires of real struggle. From selling his first biotech startup at age 22 to building one of the world’s largest entrepreneur communities, he’s lived the cycles of doubt and reinvention.On this episode, Evan Charmichael sits down with Kevin St. Clergy to reveal how blind blaming keeps us from serving others, why growth is impossible without outside perspective, and the practical steps to break out of old patterns to step into meaningful impact.In this episode, Kevin and Evan will discuss:(02:39) Evan’s background(06:56) Charge more, clarify offerings  (10:42) Finding purpose beyond success  (14:13) Embrace growth through imperfection  (17:26) Purpose comes from pain  (21:51) Expanding perspectives through coaching  (24:15) Advice on belief and asking  (25:29) Closing thoughts and resourcesEvan Carmichael is an entrepreneur, author and keynote speaker who spends his life helping entrepreneurs succeed. At 19, he co-founded and later sold a biotech software company, and by 22, he was raising venture capital for startups. Since then, he’s built a popular personal-growth and business brand, running a widely followed YouTube channel, writing books, and speaking globally, all rooted in his mission to make self-belief “automatic.”Connect with Evan:Evan’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EvanCarmichael Evan’s Website: https://believe.evancarmichael.com/homepage Resources Mentioned:Built To Serve by Evan Charmichael: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1642934917From Stuck to Breakthrough:Ready to break free from what’s holding you back? Join the From Stuck to Breakthrough challenge.This FREE, five-day live experience will help you uncover hidden solutions to your toughest challenges—whether it’s in your business, health, wealth, or relationships.Sign up today at blindblaming.com.

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 phrasesElizabeth 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.Connect with Elizabeth:Elizabeth’s Website: https://yourinspirationalspeaker.com/Elizabeth’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pilotspeaker/ Resources Mentioned:The P.I.L.O.T. Method by Elizabeth McCormick: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1629030082Bookability Factor by Elizabeth McCormick:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D2M5H3VFrom Stuck to Breakthrough:Ready to break free from what’s holding you back? Join the From Stuck to Breakthrough challenge.This FREE, five-day live experience will help you uncover hidden solutions to your toughest challenges—whether it’s in your business, health, wealth, or relationships.Sign up today at blindblaming.com.

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 weeksElyse 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.Connect with Elyse:Elyse’s Website: https://elysearcher.com/ Elyse’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elysearcherSuper Human Selling Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/34yp0GfjX1ERkUhKyR8zClShe Sells: https://shesellsremote.com/Superhuman Selling: Resources Mentioned:The Top Five Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware: https://www.amazon.com/dp/140194065X Amberly Lago: https://amberlylago.com/ From Stuck to Breakthrough:Ready to break free from what’s holding you back? Join the From Stuck to Breakthrough challenge.This FREE, five-day live experience will help you uncover hidden solutions to your toughest challenges—whether it’s in your business, health, wealth, or relationships.Sign up today at blindblaming.com.

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 growthDerek 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.Connect with Derek:Derek’s Website: https://sive.rs/ Resources Mentioned:Can Negotiate Anything by Herb Cohen: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0553281097 Grit by Angela Duckworth:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/1501111116/ How To Change by Angela Duckworth: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LQZDDDS/ New Happy by Stephanie Harrison: https://www.amazon.com/dp/139872212XStumbling on Happiness by Daniel Gilbert: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1400077427/Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0735211736/Outlive by Peter Attia: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593236599 Anything You Want by Derek Sivers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1991153317/ From Stuck to Breakthrough:Ready to break free from what’s holding you back? Join the From Stuck to Breakthrough challenge.This FREE, five-day live experience will help you uncover hidden solutions to your toughest challenges—whether it’s in your business, health, wealth, or relationships.Sign up today at blindblaming.com.

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 relationshipsElaine 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.Connect with Elain:Elain’s Website: https://elainelinhering.com/Elain’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainelinhering/ Resources Mentioned:Unlearning Silence by Elaine Lin Hering: https://www.amazon.com/Unlearning-Silence-Speak-Unleash-Talent/dp/0593653602Verbal Judo by George Thompson:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Verbal-Judo-Second-Gentle-Persuasion/dp/0062107704 HBR – Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome: https://hbr.org/2021/02/stop-telling-women-they-have-imposter-syndrome From Stuck to Breakthrough:Ready to break free from what’s holding you back? Join the From Stuck to Breakthrough challenge.This FREE, five-day live experience will help you uncover hidden solutions to your toughest challenges—whether it’s in your business, health, wealth, or relationships.Sign up today at blindblaming.com.