How to Unlock Your Greatness by Doing Hard Things (with Michael Bungay Stanier)

Positive Leadership

Back by popular demand! 🎧
In this new conversation, Michael Bungay Stanier—author of The Coaching Habit, The Advice Trap, and How to Begin—returns to the podcast to go deeper than ever before.

With his signature mix of warmth, clarity, and wit, MBS and Jean-Philippe Courtois explore:

💡 How to lead with less control and more curiosity
🔥 Why “being lazy” is a radical act of trust and growth
🎯 The difference between SMART goals… and worthy goals
🧠 What neuroscience teaches us about emotional connection, change, and resilience
🌍 And how to serve something greater than yourself—while letting go of control

This episode isn’t just for coaches—it’s for anyone navigating meaningful transformation, in life or at work.

🎧 Listen now.

More inspiration? Check out these related episodes:

- Dr. Caroline Leaf – on rewiring your brain for clarity, emotional regulation & growth: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/episodes/15018482-managing-your-mind-with-dr-caroline-leaf
- Pete Carroll – Head Coach of the Seattle Seahawks, on Learning to ‘always compete’: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/episodes/9268299-learning-to-always-compete-with-pete-carroll-seattle-seahawks-head-coach

- Charles Duhigg on The Power of Habit: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/episodes/16315344-the-power-of-habit-with-charles-duhigg

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