Legacy & Leadership Coach: “Most Entrepreneurs Are Lying To Themselves!” Unresolved Trauma Is Controlling Your Success & Why Pushing Harder Is Making You Miserable - Janelle Bruland | EP 242

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Legacy & Leadership Coach: “Most Entrepreneurs Are Lying To Themselves!” Unresolved Trauma Is Controlling Your Success & Why Pushing Harder Is Making You Miserable - Janelle Bruland | EP 242

Episode Notes

In this episode, I’m joined by Janelle Bruland, entrepreneur and author, to explore how legacy shapes leadership and personal fulfillment. We dive into the importance of discovering your true purpose, identifying and healing the pain of your past, and establishing the daily habits that bring genuine peace and happiness. You’ll come away with powerful strategies to align your life and leadership with your deepest values, so you can create a legacy that truly matters.

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Video Chapters

00:00 – Introduction 00:42 – Janelle Bruland’s Legacy Inspiration 01:33 – Lessons from Entrepreneurial Family Life 02:19 – Defining “Legacy” and Core Values 03:12 – What It Means to Leave a Lasting Impact 04:34 – Unpacking “The Success Lie” and Society's Expectations 06:03 – Practical Exercises for Discovering Your Purpose 06:55 – Janelle’s New Book: “Your Way Back to Happy” 08:24 – Addressing Unresolved Trauma and Entrepreneurship 10:59 – Signs of Unconscious Emotional Baggage 11:47 – When Perseverance Stops Working: Push Through vs. Accept & Release 13:39 – Surrendering vs. Forcing Through Challenges 15:03 – Book of Life Exercise: Mapping Your Decades for Clarity 17:22 – Connecting Highs, Lows, and Purpose 18:18 – Finding Peace Amidst the Chaos 20:38 – Mindfulness as a Business Owner’s “Superpower” 21:03 – Morning Rituals and Meditation Best Practices 22:10 – How Meditation Builds Presence and Focus 24:12 – The Ripple Effect of Leadership Self-Care 25:37 – Unplugging and the Value of Sabbaticals 27:33 – Digital Detox: Practical Tips and Personal Stories 28:24 – Where to Find “Your Way Back to Happy” 28:55 – The Ripple Effect of Healing Unresolved Pain 32:06 – Personal Examples: How the Past Shapes Today 33:50 – Building Sustainable Resilience for the Future 34:22 – Foundations: Sleep, Nutrition, Exercise, Mindfulness 34:57 – The “Mindset Moment” Daily Tracking System 36:51 – Neuroplasticity: The Science of Rewiring Your Brain 37:04 – Connect with Janelle Bruland & Additional Resources 37:47 – Impact Global Network & Retreats for Leaders 40:45 – How to Start Living a Life You Love 41:35 – Essential Keys to Living with Significance 41:43 – Closing Thanks and Final Thoughts

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