Leading Yourself
Episodes
344: Career Systems - Your career shouldn't run on hustle. It should run on structure.
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Protect the Work: Your Career Shouldn't Run on Hustle. Build the Systems That Actually Move You Forward.You're working hard. You're showin...
Morning Brew: Progress Over Perfection
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The goal is not to be perfect by the end.The goal is to be better today.
343: PROTECT THE WORK: Build Systems That Hold When Motivation Doesn't
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You've set the goal. You've felt the motivation. And somewhere between the excitement of starting and the reality of a busy Thursday, the whol...
Morning Brew: Trust the Compass
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You’re not behind. You’re being built.Every setback sharpened you.Every rejection refined you.Every fear pointed you forward.Trust the compass.
342: Your Energy Integration Session — Bringing It All Together
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This month or theme has been energy management.Week one: Why time management isn't enough.Week two: The toolkit and energy audit.Week three: Energ...
Morning Brew: Start With Growth
21 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
“Being successful doesn’t begin with success. It begins with having a growth mindset.”
341: Energy as Career Strategy
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A few years ago, I was objectively successful: good role, good title, on track for the next promotion. I had my time management dialed in. My calendar...
Morning Brew: Coming Back to Yourself
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Before we talk about anything productive…before we think about what needs to get done…I want you to just notice something.How are you actually fee...
340: The Energy Toolkit - The Habits, Rituals & Calendar Strategies That Actually Work
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Time management isn't enough. If you're checking all the boxes but ending every day depleted, you're not managing your energy, you're ...
Morning Brew: Adjusting your Pace
07 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
“Needing a different pace doesn’t make you weak.It means you’re learning how to live sustainably in your body.”
339: Why Time Management is Failing You
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ever finish a day where everything technically worked: you followed your calendar, checked the boxes, nothing went wrong, but you still felt completel...
Morning Brew: Alignment
31 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
“Alignment changes when your habits change.”
338: Your Intentional Design Integration + Q&A
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We've spent three weeks this month getting clear on what intentional design actually means.This episode is about integration. Taking everything yo...
Morning Brew: Practice over Promises
24 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
“Real change is built through what you practice, not what you promise.”
337: You Don’t Need Better Goals, You Need a Stronger Identity
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You've gotten clear. You know what you want. So why hasn't anything changed?In this episode, we're talking about the real obstacles that d...
Morning Brew: Trust, Embodied
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"Trust in yourself is embodied when your actions align with your values.”
336: Strategic Career Planning for 2026
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, we talked about personal intention — about clarity, values, and designing a year that actually feels like yours.Today, we’re zooming in...
Morning Brew: Clarity Under Pressure
10 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
“Clarity is revealed by how you respond under pressure.”
335: Why Most New Year’s Goals Fail (And What to Do Instead)
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve set New Year’s resolutions and already feel behind, off track, or discouraged — this episode is for you.In this opening episode of the...
Morning Brew: Intention is a Practice
03 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Intention isn’t something you set once — it’s something you practice.In this first Morning Brew episode of the year, we’re letting go of press...
334: 13 Lessons from 2025
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we approach the end of the year, I’m pressing pause. This episode is a reflection: 13 lessons I lived, learned, and carried with me this year. Th...
Morning Brew: The Last Cup of 2025
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special one — the final Morning Brew of 2025.Instead of rushing into goals or resolutions, today’s episode is an invitation to pause. To...
332: Dreaming in Color with Erin Dewsbury-Ribeiro
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Leading Yourself, I sit down with Erin Dewsbury-Ribeiro, DEI officer and author of Dreaming in Color, to explore what allyship look...
Morning Brew: Focus Is the Advantage
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“90% of success is not getting distracted”
331: 7 “small” Habits that made the difference for me in 2025
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is a special one — we’re looking back, not to reminisce, but to understand what actually moved the needle this year.Because 2025...
Morning Brew: The Most Important Relationship You’ll Ever Have
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“The relationship you have with yourself decides the quality of every relationship you enter.”
330: The Secret to Ending the Year Strong: It Starts in Your Evenings
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can you believe we're in the final stretch of the year?The last month always feel complicated. There's excitement, but also exhaustion. Gratit...
A Thanksgiving Morning Brew
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“When you are grateful for what you have, you receive more to be grateful for.”
329: Your Journey to Visibility
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am seating with Susan M Barber to discuss the importance of visibility in career development.Susan shares her journey from a long corporat...
Morning Brew: Your Most Precious Currency
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Time is the only currency you spend without knowing your balance.”
328: Year-End Energy: Are You Spending or Investing It?
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Real talk:We’re in the final stretch of the year.And this is the season when your energy can either feel focused and intentional — or completely s...
Morning Brew: Your Future Self Is Calling
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“A year from now you’ll wish you had started today.”
327: Own your Brand, Own your Career with Andy Storch
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Andy Storch to explore the power of personal branding in today’s workplace. We talk about how self-awareness, reput...
Morning Brew: The Questions That Shape Your Life
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"The quality of your life is determined by the quality of the questions you ask yourself."
326: What Halloween Can Teach Us About Growth, Courage, and Being Your True Self
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Since it’s Halloween week, I thought we’d do something fun — and reflective.Because let’s be honest: Halloween isn’t just for kids in costum...
Morning Brew: Manifesting
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“You can’t attract what you’re not ready to receive. Build the version of you that your dreams require.”
325: Which Type of Procrastinator Are You?
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s get real — how many times have you told yourself, “I’ll do it tomorrow,” and then tomorrow turns into next week… and then months go ...
Morning Brew: The Patterns That Hold Us Back
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Awareness of your patterns is the first step in breaking free from what holds you back.”
324: The 5 Career Conversations You Need to Have Before 2026
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Before 2026 arrives, there are 5 career conversations you need to have.Not just with your manager. Not just during performance review season. But with...
Morning Brew: Big Vision, Small Steps
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“When making plans, think big. When making progress, think small.”
323: 10 Signs You’re Ready for a Midlife Reset
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever looked around your life — your career, your family, your relationships — and thought, “I’ve built so much… but where did I go ...
Morning Brew: Finding Yourself or Creating Yourself?
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
oday, I want to talk about a quote that’s been sitting with me lately. It’s from George Bernard Shaw, who said:“Life isn’t about finding yours...
322: Overcoming Year-End Fatigue & Staying Motivated Till December
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's October, and if you're anything like me, you might be feeling that familiar end-of-year fatigue starting to creep in. You know what I'...
Morning Brew: Learning How Not to Be Young
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learning to no longer be young — to accept and understand that stage of life — is the longest and hardest lesson we face.It’s often interpreted ...
321: The 90-Day Power Shift: Achieve Your 2025 Goals Before the Year Ends
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I can’t believe we’re already in October. And if you’re anything like me, this time of year comes with two competing thoughts:On one hand, ‘Wo...
Morning Brew: Don’t Dream Your Life, Live Your Dreams
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t Dream Your Life, Live Your Dreams
320: The Skills That Will Future-Proof Your Career
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re getting practical.We’re talking about the skills that will future-proof your career.Because let’s be honest — the world of work i...
Morning Brew: Elevate your Belief
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people don’t fail because their dream is too big. They fail because their belief is too small.
319: From time Scarcity to Time Abundance - 5 Life-Changing Hacks
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like there’s never enough time—like you’re always rushing, catching up, and still falling behind? That’s time poverty, and I’...
Morning Brew: True Wisdom
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“True wisdom isn’t in knowing all the answers, but trusting yourself to handle whatever comes.”
318: Tiny Shifts, Massive Impact: 7 Daily Habits to Transform Your Day
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we talked about the habits that hold us back — the ones that quietly keep us stuck. And you know me, I believe every coin has two sides. W...
Morning Brew: Birthday Rituals
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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317: 8 Habits Keeping You Stuck (and How to Break Free)
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I want to talk about something we all wrestle with — habits. But not the good ones like drinking water, moving your body, or journaling. I’...
6am Club: Separate Yourself form Distractions
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“If you don’t separate yourself from your distractions, your distractions will separate you from your goals.”
316: Breaking From the Chains of the Past
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Morning Brew: Resilience
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
‘Resilience is not about avoiding pain, it’s about learning to grow from it.’
315: Tell the Truth, Take New Ground: A Conversation with Dan Tocchini
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dan Tocchini—executive coach, transformation catalyst, and founder of Take New Ground. Dan’s work has ha...
Morning Brew: Give Value First
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Always strive to give value before you ask for value.
314: 6 Lessons in 6 Years of Podcasting
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Six years. Hundreds of episodes. Countless conversations. And more lessons than I can count.In this special anniversary episode, I’m sharing the six...
313: Redefining Productivity: What I’ve Learned as a Certified Productivity Coach
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is a really special one because I get to share something new and exciting with you: I recently became a certified productivity coach...
Morning Brew: Peeling the Layers
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Self-discovery is a journey of peeling back the layers until you find the real you.”
312: 5 Rituals to Close the Month with Intention
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re wrapping up another month, and I want to talk to you about something I’ve come to truly treasure. It’s subtle—but powerful.You see, ther...
Morning Brew: Rewrite the Story
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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311: The 5 Hobbies Everyone Needs in Their Lives
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Morning Brew: The Power of Belief
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Your potential is limitless. Only your own beliefs can hold you back. Choose beliefs that empower you.”
310: Listen to This Before You Quit Your Job
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Quitting your job might feel like freedom, but if you do it for the wrong reasons, it can become one of the biggest regrets of your career. Before you...
Morning Brew: Obstacle or Opportunity?
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“A growth mindset turns obstacles into opportunities, reminding you that setbacks are part of progress.”
309: The 10 Best Questions I’ve Ever Asked Myself (That Changed Everything)
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I want to talk about questions—not the ones other people ask you, but the ones you ask yourself.You see, I’ve always been someone who reflects. Bu...
Morning Brew: True Confidence
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“True confidence comes from knowing that your value is not up for negotiation.”
308: How I Travel Intentionally (and Come Back Recharged)
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This isn’t just another travel recap. In this episode, I’m sharing how I intentionally plan, pack, and pause to get the most out of vacation — a...
Morning Brew: July Detox
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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307: Mid-Year Check in & Reboot
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week I want to walk you through something that I do every single year and that I actually just did a couple of days ago for myself. It's somethin...
Morning Brew: Vacation Mode: Activated
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to unplug without unraveling? In this episode, I’m sharing how I’m preparing for vacation — not just with packing lists, but with intentio...
306: Elevate Your Life
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we’re talking about something I hold close to my heart — something that started as a birthday Plan B and turned into a beautiful, ...
Morning Brew: Stop Dimming, Start Aligning
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Every time you dim your authentic expression to avoid being a disruption to others, you instead become a disruption to your own alignment — and n...
305: 10 Things to Let Go Of to Live a Lighter, Fuller Life
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re doing something a little different in this episode. Instead of focusing on doing more, pushing harder, or adding new goals to your plate...
Morning Brew: Joyful June
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is all about something we all want more of—but often forget to prioritize: joy.We’re kicking off what I’m calling Joyful June—...
304: Getting 1% More Curious Every Day - A Better Way to Get Better
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is a bit of a reframe.You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Get 1% better every day.” I’ve said it. I’ve believed it. I still...
Morning Brew: Take up Space
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“You deserve to take up space. The world needs you exactly as you are—with your gifts and your imperfections.”
303: When Achievement Isn’t Enough: Creating a Life That Feels Like Yours
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you hit the goals, earn the title, and check every box… and still feel like something’s missing? In this episode of Leading Your...
6am Club: The Gift of Uncertainty
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Life’s uncertainty isn’t a void to be filled, but a space for growth, learning, and discovery.”
302: Reignite - Finding Your Spark Again
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been feeling a little stuck lately... a little disconnected from your energy, your motivation, or your joy—this episode is for you.This ...
6m Club: Success
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.”
301: 10 Lessons I've Learned Being a Mom
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is extra close to my heart. It’s Mother’s Day—and whether you’re celebrating with your family, remembering your own mother, ...
6am Club: Embracing Authenticity
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Authenticity is the courage to show up as you are, without fear of judgment or rejection"
300: Turning Fear of Change Into Fuel for Growth
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re diving into a topic that we all struggle with at some point—change. Why does it feel so scary? Why do we resist it, even when we know...
6am Club: Small Shifts, Sacred Outcomes
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I want to talk about small shifts.The kind we often overlook.The kind that feel too simple to count.The kind that actually change everything.
299: Career Conversation with Charlie Ackerman
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve always believed that our careers aren’t built in isolation. Behind every milestone, breakthrough, and bold move, there are people who’ve gu...
6am Club: Finding Peace in the Unknown
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Sometimes the greatest peace comes from knowing you don’t need to have all the answers.”
298: [Pep Talk] Stop Waiting!
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I’m so glad you’re here with me today because this episode might just be the nudge you didn’t know you needed. We’re talking about something t...
6am Club: Aligned and Unstoppable
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the freedom and joy that comes from embracing your true self—because alignment isn’t just empowering, it’s everything.
297: Career Conversation with Sujit Jain
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve always believed that our careers aren’t built in isolation. Behind every milestone, breakthrough, and bold move, there are people who’ve gu...
6am Club: Impact Over Achievement
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“A life well lived isn’t defined by achievements, but by the impact you made on others.”
296: Lessons I Learned on My Recent Trip to Spain
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Travel has a way of opening our eyes to new perspectives, and my recent trip to Spain was no exception! In this episode, I’m sharing the key lessons...
6am Club: You Are Stronger Than You Think
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Every obstacle carries the potential to teach you something about your own strength.”
295: Crush the next 90 days
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are entering a new quarter, what a great time to check in with ourselves and to evaluate, realign, recalibrate and refocus on our goals, our habits...
6am Club: The Power of Letting Go
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Sometimes the most freeing thing you can do is accept things as they are and move forward.”
294: Spring Cleaning for Your Life: A Fresh Start for Growth
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Spring is officially here! One thing spring is known for is spring cleaning. Today I want to talk about how you can take this cleaning, decluttering a...
6am Club: Clarity Starts Within
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“True clarity comes from looking within. Give yourself permission to pause and reflect.”
293: Reinvent Yourself This Spring – A Season of New Possibilities
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re diving into a topic that perfectly aligns with the energy of spring—reinvention. Just as nature is blooming, growing, and shedding th...