3 Words that Started My Revolution - Episode #327
Jan 06, 2026
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“Change me first.”
Those three simple words changed everything for me. As we kick off Season 5 of the Dominate Your Day podcast, I want to share my own story. I had outward success—a respected career, titles, and accomplishments that looked great on paper—but felt empty on the inside. People-pleasing, fixing, and performing leadership left me exhausted and disconnected from who I really was.
In this episode, you’ll hear how learning to focus on what I could actually control sparked an internal revolution, restored my marriage, reshaped my leadership, and led to the creation of the Authentic Imprint™ formula. I also share what’s ahead for the podcast as we enter our fifth year and why this next season will go deeper into real-life transformation stories.
Top 3 Takeaways:
- Change starts with me.
Lasting transformation doesn’t come from fixing others or circumstances—it begins when I take responsibility for what’s happening inside me. - Emotional recognition is the multiplier.
Strengths, values, and mission only work when paired with emotional recognition—the ability to notice and name what’s happening inside you before it drives your behavior. - You don’t need to be more productive—you need to be more you.
Alignment, not achievement, is the key to sustainable leadership. When you lead from the inside out, transformation ripples through your life, your relationships, and your organization.
Episode Minutes:
- Minute 3:00 - The Drama Triangle and Circle of Control
- Minute 6:00 - Discovering Authentic Leadership
- Minute 9:00 - The Authentic Imprint Formula
Resources from This Episode:
- Take the free 3-minute Authentic Imprint™ Assessment
- Get your copy of The Internal Revolution: Lead Authentically and Build Your Personal Brand from Within
- Plan your days by actively using your strengths with The Strengths Journal™
- Book a 30-minute discovery call to discuss your executive and team development needs
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