What's the real difference between a leader and a manager? Why do so many successful executives still wrestle with imposter syndrome? And how do leaders handle conflict, burnout, and pressure without losing themselves? In this episode of The Badass Leaders Podcast, host Angela Gill Nelms sits down with Sam Osborne—The Neurosurgeon of Self-Worth—and attorney and educator David Graf. Together, they explore how values-driven leadership, authentic confidence, and emotional resilience can transform the way you show up at work and in life. Sam shares how his unconventional path—from teaching to performing to speaking—taught him the importance of aligning self-worth with leadership. David reflects on burning out at the height of his legal career and the practices that brought him back stronger. Along the way, they unpack: Learn More About Samuel Osborne and David Graf: LinkedIn: Sam https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-osborne-usa/ David https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-graf-008781258/ Website: Sam https://selfworthsam.com/ David https://www.liferaftcoaching.com/ Book: Sam https://www.amazon.com.au/How-Beat-Imposter-Syndrome-Confident/dp/B09L4NV136?ref_=ast_author_dp David: https://www.amazon.com.au/Meeting-Martial-Arts-Approaches-Contentious-ebook/dp/B0FH79LH8W/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1SOS9D5N2P77O&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.D4hyuNXbFreXqmTQ6oKCSsH8bOKh2xYPNm_Pyx8maRsIqFDPZ7x2h4DdSmR2s6DAFz47jNWm80dnUo2uzU-f-siBefynEE8bWuOyifv_kpw.A5aaXdm4hgFv_RQidWMB6j6INVCnTc5oKVJ1DVge8YI&dib_tag=se&keywords=meeting+martial+arts+david&qid=1754326425&s=books&sprefix=meeting+martial+arts+david%2Cstripbooks%2C78&sr=1-1 Mentioned in This Episode Dr. John Demartini – Values Determination Process (referenced by Sam Osborne): https://drdemartini.com Guided meditation resources (Spotify – 20-minute spoken word meditations) Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend (mentioned by Angela Gill Nelms) The Bhagavad Gita (classic Hindu text, referenced by Sam Osborne) Make Work, Not Suck (hosted by Daniel Steere, mentioned by Angela) About Angela: Angela Gill Nelms is a trailblazer in the creation of exceptional companies and teams. She serves as the Director of Biolocity and is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of both The AGN Group and the Recovery Advocate Network. Previously, she held the position of Chief Operations Officer at Aetos Imaging, RenovoRx, and Florence Healthcare. With a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering from Georgia Tech, Angela has a proven track record of successfully navigating the FDA, leading diverse teams, prioritizing the needs of customers and patients, and building exceptional companies. Angela shares her lessons learned around the country in keynote speeches, coaching, and team-building workshops. Learn more about Angela at www.AngelaGillNelms.com. About The AGN Group: At The AGN Group, we believe every individual, team, and company can unlock their inner badass, one brave step at a time. We offer keynote and panel speaking, leadership and team-building workshops, fractional and management consulting, brand and storytelling services. Email us at [email protected] to connect. Learn more at www.TheAGNGroup.com. Social Media Channels: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bebravebebadass/podcasts Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/73Dg8OQ7SqtGtSiCWQUfLB?si=c17c0f1abe29446f Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/badass-leaders-podcast-brave-hearts-brave-conversations/id1788987881 Audible: https://www.audible.com/podcast/Badass-Leaders-Podcast-Brave-Hearts-Brave-Conversations-Badass-Leaders/B0DS2CQL9V?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badassleaderspodcast/ Twitter: https://x.com/BALeadersPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@baleaderspod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badass-leaders-podcast2 Want to be a Podcast Guest? If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about the podcast at www.BadassLeadersPodcast.com.

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