Take the Mask Off and Lead

Take the Mask Off and Lead

What if the mistakes you're embarrassed by are actually the exact things that make you qualified to help someone else? In this episode of Your Limitless Leadership, Brent sits down with Jess Shaffer, a coach with Your Limitless Coach, to talk about growth, leadership, self-awareness, and learning things the hard way. Jess shares her journey from growing up in Louisiana, bartending on Bourbon Street, realizing that life was not the future she wanted, and making the hard decision to move to a small mountain town in Colorado to start over. Jess opens up about being thrown into leadership before she really knew how to lead, making mistakes, receiving hard feedback, and eventually learning how to take off the mask and show up as herself. The conversation gets into self-talk, vulnerability, confidence, coaching, and why growth can sometimes make the people around you uncomfortable, that does not mean you should stop growing. This episode is a reminder that your past does not disqualify you. It can actually prepare you. Jess's story is about shortening the pain curve, asking for help sooner, investing in yourself, and realizing that leadership gets better when you stop trying to look perfect and start being honest, curious, and real. You do not have to keep learning everything the hard way. Get help, grow on purpose, and stop making yourself smaller so other people feel more comfortable. If this conversation hit you, share it with someone who is growing into leadership, trying to find their confidence, or learning how to stop getting in their own way. How to find us: Learn more at yourlimitlesscoach.com [https://yourlimitlesscoach.com/] or go to DNACall.com [https://DNAcall.com] and ask for Jess. You can also find Jess on Instagram at @MissionAmazing and on LinkedIn under Jessica Shaffer. 🔗 Connect with Your Limitless Coach Ready to take your leadership, performance, and income to the next level? 👉 Book a complimentary call with us at dnacall.com [https://dnacall.com] Follow Brent & Jenny for daily leadership, mindset, and coaching insights: 📲 Instagram: @brentwidman [https://instagram.com/brentwidman] | @jennymariewidman [https://instagram.com/jennymariewidman] | @yourlimitlesscoach [https://instagram.com/yourlimitlesscoach] LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brentwidman [https://linkedin.com/in/brentwidman] | linkedin.com/in/jennywidman [https://linkedin.com/in/jennywidman]

Being Great at Sales Doesn't Make You a Great Leader

Why Top Salespeople Often Fail as Leaders. The biggest mistake organizations make is assuming their best salesperson will naturally become their best leader. The skills that help someone close business, outwork the competition, and hit personal goals are not the same skills required to build, coach, and develop a team. In this episode, Brent shares one of the most personal stories of his career. From being a top producer to struggling in leadership, carrying self-doubt for years, and believing he simply wasn't cut out to lead. If you've ever been promoted because you were great at your job but then wondered why leading people feels so much harder, this conversation is for you. Brent and Jenny talk about the traps nearly every new leader falls into: 1. Trying to be the hero instead of the coach, 2. Expecting others to work exactly like you, 3. Believing hard work alone is enough, and 4. Letting ego keep you from asking for help. They also share the leadership moments, mentors, and lessons that completely changed Brent's career and gave him the confidence to become the leader he is today. The message is simple, leadership isn't something you're born knowing. It's a skill that can be learned if you're willing to be coached, stay humble, and invest in your own growth. If you're making the transition from top producer to leader, or leading someone who is, you'll walk away with practical insight and a renewed perspective. To connect with us or learn more about our coaching programs, visit DNAcall.com. 🔗 Connect with Your Limitless Coach Ready to take your leadership, performance, and income to the next level? 👉 Book a complimentary call with us at dnacall.com [https://dnacall.com] Follow Brent & Jenny for daily leadership, mindset, and coaching insights: 📲 Instagram: @brentwidman [https://instagram.com/brentwidman] | @jennymariewidman [https://instagram.com/jennymariewidman] | @yourlimitlesscoach [https://instagram.com/yourlimitlesscoach] LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brentwidman [https://linkedin.com/in/brentwidman] | linkedin.com/in/jennywidman [https://linkedin.com/in/jennywidman]

If You Just Got Promoted Into Sales Leadership, Listen to This First

What happens when the person who was great at selling suddenly becomes responsible for leading the people who sell? That transition sounds exciting from the outside, but inside, a lot of new leaders are asking, "Do they respect me? Do I belong here? Am I supposed to have all the answers?" In this episode of Your Limitless Leadership, Brent and Jenny talk about one of the biggest shifts a leader has to make: stop trying to prove yourself and start building trust. They break down why so many new leaders default back into doing the work themselves, why accountability feels like micromanagement when you haven't started with people's personal goals, and why your job is not to create people who need you for every answer. Leadership is not about showing everyone you can still sell, close, fix or perform. It is about setting the standard, creating clarity, developing problem solvers and helping people connect what they do every day to what they actually want in life. If you are a new leader, a promoted leader, or someone who has been leading for years but still feels like too much of the business runs through you, this conversation is for you. You do not have to figure it out alone. Go to DNAcall.com and schedule a call with Brent, Jenny or one of the Your Limitless Coach team members. We will help you get clear on where you are, where you want to go, and what needs to shift so you can lead at the next level. 🔗 Connect with Your Limitless Coach Ready to take your leadership, performance, and income to the next level? 👉 Book a complimentary call with us at dnacall.com [https://dnacall.com] Follow Brent & Jenny for daily leadership, mindset, and coaching insights: 📲 Instagram: @brentwidman [https://instagram.com/brentwidman] | @jennymariewidman [https://instagram.com/jennymariewidman] | @yourlimitlesscoach [https://instagram.com/yourlimitlesscoach] LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brentwidman [https://linkedin.com/in/brentwidman] | linkedin.com/in/jennywidman [https://linkedin.com/in/jennywidman]

The Pressure Is Costing You More Than You Think

High performers are great at pushing. Push harder. Work longer. Carry more. Be everything for everyone. But at some point, that pressure starts taking from the things that matter most. Your health, your family, your presence and your peace. Success is not supposed to cost you yourself. This episode is a reminder that leadership is not just about building a business. It is about building a life you can actually live in. Sometimes the strongest thing a leader can do is step out of the chaos for 30 minutes, breathe, reset, and remember what they are really working for. If this hit close to home, maybe it is time for your Limitless DNA Call. Not because something is wrong with you, but because you may need someone to help you see what pressure is costing you — and how to lead with more clarity, health, and freedom. 🔗 Connect with Your Limitless Coach Ready to take your leadership, performance, and income to the next level? 👉 Book a complimentary call with us at dnacall.com [https://dnacall.com] Follow Brent & Jenny for daily leadership, mindset, and coaching insights: 📲 Instagram: @brentwidman [https://instagram.com/brentwidman] | @jennymariewidman [https://instagram.com/jennymariewidman] | @yourlimitlesscoach [https://instagram.com/yourlimitlesscoach] LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brentwidman [https://linkedin.com/in/brentwidman] | linkedin.com/in/jennywidman [https://linkedin.com/in/jennywidman]

The Success Nobody Sees

Most people look at someone like Neil and see the successful advisor, the thriving business, the team, the credentials, and the results. What they don't see are the years spent betting on himself, pushing through uncertainty, surrounding himself with the right people and making decisions that most aren't willing to make. Success is rarely one big moment. It's small decisions made consistently over time. Your environment matters. The people you choose to learn from, listen to and spend time with will either expand your thinking or limit it. Neil didn't have all the answers when he started. What he did have was the willingness to learn, grow and stay in the game. That's what separates people who eventually win from those who quit. At Your Limitless Coach, we see this every day. Most people don't need more information. They need clarity, accountability, and someone who can help them see what they can't see themselves. That's exactly why we offer our free Leadership DNA and Elite Performer DNA calls. In one conversation, we'll help you identify what's working, what's holding you back, and the next steps to move forward with confidence. If you're ready to stop guessing and start growing, schedule your complimentary DNA call and let's find out what's possible. 🔗 Connect with Your Limitless Coach Ready to take your leadership, performance, and income to the next level? 👉 Book a complimentary call with us at dnacall.com [https://dnacall.com] Follow Brent & Jenny for daily leadership, mindset, and coaching insights: 📲 Instagram: @brentwidman [https://instagram.com/brentwidman] | @jennymariewidman [https://instagram.com/jennymariewidman] | @yourlimitlesscoach [https://instagram.com/yourlimitlesscoach] LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brentwidman [https://linkedin.com/in/brentwidman] | linkedin.com/in/jennywidman [https://linkedin.com/in/jennywidman]