30 years of wisdom

How Broken Systems Lead Women to Burnout

Did you like this podcast? Let us know and share a topic you would like hear. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2519365/fan_mail/new] In this episode, I sit down with Carla Shridevi Cohen — Hollywood executive turned leadership coach and author — for a conversation that will genuinely shift the way you see yourself as a leader. Carla's book The Radiant Revolution: The Rise of Feminine Wisdom and the Future of Leadership is not your average leadership book. It's a workbook — interactive, reflective, and built for action. And as I told Carla myself: read it once, then read it again, then start highlighting, then read it again. Every time you pick it up, you'll find a new layer. We talk about why so many women in leadership are exhausted — not because they're weak, but because they've been trying to fit into a system that was never designed for them. Carla shares her raw, personal story: from burning out in Hollywood, to her body literally shutting down, to discovering transcendental meditation over 45 years ago — and how that single moment became the foundation for everything she now teaches. 💬 "Each person has the key to someone else's lock." — Carla Shridevi Cohen This quote alone will stay with you. Because the truth is, the wisdom you carry might be exactly what someone else has been searching for. In this episode, we dive into: ✨ Why women don't need to fix themselves — the system is what's broken - How your central nervous system affects your presence as a leader - The power of embodied leadership — leading from the body, not just the brain - Why feminine wisdom isn't soft — it's the future of business - What men can do right now to unlock more human-centered leadership Connect with Carla Sridevi Cohen: 🌐 Website: http://Carlacohencoaching.com [http://Carlacohencoaching.com] 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carla.cohen.944312/ [https://www.facebook.com/carla.cohen.944312/] 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@carlacohenleadershift?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@carlacohenleadershift?lang=en] 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlacohenconsult/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlacohenconsult/] 📖 Get Carla's book The Radiant Revolution on Amazon: https://bit.ly/42t4LYw [https://bit.ly/42t4LYw] Apply for a free Leadershift Breakthrough Session:  https://bit.ly/4c8Mk0S [https://bit.ly/4c8Mk0S] Free webinars on Eventbrite: Search "Carla Sridevi Cohen" Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2519365/support] Like, comment, and subscribe if you're ready to grow with us. #30YearsOfWisdom With gratitude,   Jacky – Founder, 30 Years of Wisdom * Subscribe to out YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@30yearsofwisdom [https://www.youtube.com/@30yearsofwisdom]  * Website: https: https://www.30yearsofwisdom.com/ [https://www.30yearsofwisdom.com/]  * E-mail: hello@30yearsofwisdom.com [hello@30yearsofwisdom.com] * Newsletter: https://www.30yearsofwisdom.com/contact/contact-us [https://www.30yearsofwisdom.com/contact/contact-us] * Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/30yearsofwisdomwithJacky [https://www.patreon.com/30yearsofwisdomwithJacky]   * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/30yearsofwisdom/ [https://www.instagram.com/30yearsofwisdom/]

How Great Leaders Handle Workplace Conflict and Build Psychological Safety | Dr. Gabriele Lang

Did you like this podcast? Let us know and share a topic you would like hear. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2519365/fan_mail/new] In this podcast episode of 30 Years of Wisdom, I speak with Dr. Gabriele Lang, psychologist and founder of UP'N'CHANGE, about conflict management, emotional intelligence, leadership, psychological safety, and communication under pressure. We explore why conflict in the workplace is often not the real problem — the real issue is that many people were never taught how to deal with tension, stress, emotional triggers, and difficult conversations in a healthy way. Dr. Gabriele Lang shares valuable insights on how leaders, entrepreneurs, managers, and professionals can better understand reactions such as fight, flight, and freeze, improve self-awareness, build psychological safety, and develop stronger communication and collaboration skills. This conversation is especially relevant for anyone interested in: leadership development emotional intelligence at work workplace conflict resolution stress responses in communication psychological safety in teams personal growth and self-awareness healthy workplace culture If you want to become a better communicator, stronger leader, and more emotionally aware human being, this episode offers practical wisdom and powerful insights. About Dr. Gabriele Lang: Dr. Gabriele Lang holds a doctorate in psychology and is an expert in conflict resolution and effective collaboration in challenging situations. She is the founder of the e-platform UP’N’CHANGE. With her unique combination of psychological expertise, systemic knowledge, and economic insight, built over more than 30 years of professional experience in international corporations such as Egon Zehnder, Coca-Cola, and Mondi, as well as through her own companies UP’N’CHANGE and Create Success Consulting, she supports managers and teams in transforming friction into progress and impact. Her work focuses on strengthening resilience, clear decision-making, constructive collaboration, and profitable ideas in the face of pressure, conflicting interests, and draining disputes, using a suite of personal and digital tools. Follow Dr. Gabriele Lang and stay connected: Website: https://www.upnchange.com [https://www.upnchange.com] Free webinar: “Im Job weiterkommen, wenn es menschelt und schwierig ist.” https://www.upnchange.com/digitools/kostenloses-webinar-konflikte-als-wachstumsmotor/ [https://www.upnchange.com/digitools/kostenloses-webinar-konflikte-als-wachstumsmotor/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drgabrielelang-leadership-collaboration-expert/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/drgabrielelang-leadership-collaboration-expert/ ] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drgabrielelang/  [https://www.instagram.com/drgabrielelang/ ] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2519365/support] Like, comment, and subscribe if you're ready to grow with us. #30YearsOfWisdom With gratitude,   Jacky – Founder, 30 Years of Wisdom * Subscribe to out YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@30yearsofwisdom [https://www.youtube.com/@30yearsofwisdom]  * Website: https: https://www.30yearsofwisdom.com/ [https://www.30yearsofwisdom.com/]  * E-mail: hello@30yearsofwisdom.com [hello@30yearsofwisdom.com] * Newsletter: https://www.30yearsofwisdom.com/contact/contact-us [https://www.30yearsofwisdom.com/contact/contact-us] * Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/30yearsofwisdomwithJacky [https://www.patreon.com/30yearsofwisdomwithJacky]   * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/30yearsofwisdom/ [https://www.instagram.com/30yearsofwisdom/]

Public speaking is a skill. Not a talent. And you can absolutely learn it.

Did you like this podcast? Let us know and share a topic you would like hear. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2519365/fan_mail/new] Is public speaking your biggest nightmare? You’re not alone—but there is a cure. Meet the man "Who saves good people from bad presentations." Paul Naveau [https://www.facebook.com/paulnaveau?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZZ0ujVfpvvpOzvLrmNo-Z94Zvx5b3NkRCNNcrerQtBVXjmUHKpepQ1VCiInL2fS1UsI4VIAI8Yt7s87iAAI6XZue7jJHwn0lxlltF3ILRFBfD4NxiNoupPsbYGJ8JcBTFigAdT4-ChWeUhqLKiQ2OBFczoNFA_8c4zVHuA6lhQGP5E7IpagZDMt_prZnPfL4LEj5lm0_UpnJ3xykMsiuN4L&__tn__=-%5DK-R]  Most people think great speakers are born, not made. In this episode of 30 Years of Wisdom, we debunk that myth. Public speaking is a skillset, not a talent, and anyone can learn it once they understand one simple truth: It’s not about you. We explore the art of communication as a tool for leadership and community. This podcast aims to bridge the gap between professional excellence and human vulnerability. Our host and guest, who met over a decade ago at Toastmasters, share their journey of discovering that true impact doesn't come from a perfect performance, but from the willingness to "be with" another person and truly read the room. I sit down with communication expert Paul Naveau (Paul Presents) to discuss his mission of giving people their voices back. For Paul, this isn't just business—it’s a family legacy. He shares moving stories about his work with homeless individuals and the "invisible" members of society, proving that when you find your purpose, your fear disappears. In this episode, you will learn: * How to Cure Stage Fright: Shift your focus from your own anxiety to the needs of your audience. * The "Relational Presence" Method: Why being "with" people is more powerful than any PowerPoint slide. * Reading the Room: Practical tips to lead meetings and navigate conflicts with empathy. * The Power of Purpose: How Paul’s family history and work with the homeless shaped his view on human connection. * Authenticity in 2026: Why your "human-ness" is your greatest asset in the age of AI. “Saving good people from bad presentations” Paul Naveau Connect with Paul Naveau: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulnaveau/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulnaveau/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulnaveau/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/paulnaveau/?hl=en]  Website: https://www.paulpresents.be/en [https://www.paulpresents.be/en]  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2519365/support] Like, comment, and subscribe if you're ready to grow with us. #30YearsOfWisdom With gratitude,   Jacky – Founder, 30 Years of Wisdom * Subscribe to out YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@30yearsofwisdom [https://www.youtube.com/@30yearsofwisdom]  * Website: https: https://www.30yearsofwisdom.com/ [https://www.30yearsofwisdom.com/]  * E-mail: hello@30yearsofwisdom.com [hello@30yearsofwisdom.com] * Newsletter: https://www.30yearsofwisdom.com/contact/contact-us [https://www.30yearsofwisdom.com/contact/contact-us] * Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/30yearsofwisdomwithJacky [https://www.patreon.com/30yearsofwisdomwithJacky]   * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/30yearsofwisdom/ [https://www.instagram.com/30yearsofwisdom/]

Your Business Can’t Outgrow the Person Leading It.

Did you like this podcast? Let us know and share a topic you would like hear. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2519365/fan_mail/new] Strategy helps… until it doesn’t. Then it’s discipline, self-worth, and leadership habits that decide your ceiling. What if your “money problem” was never about money… but about the mindset behind it? Too many CEOs and entrepreneurs scale strategy before they scale identity — and that’s where the plateau begins. In this episode, I’m joined by Freda Nkansah, founder of Comfort Masters (Belgium), for a powerful conversation about money mindset, leadership, and the inner growth required to scale a business without hitting the same plateau again and again. Freda shares her story — moving from Ghana to Belgium at 15, building a business, and then hitting a “do or die” financial moment that forced a deeper shift: your business can only grow as far as you grow. This episode is for you if you are: An entrepreneur/business owner who wants to grow without staying stuck in survival mode A founder, CEO, or leader carrying pressure behind the scenes and needing a stronger inner foundation Someone with a scarcity mindset who wants to shift into calmer, clearer decision-making A high-achiever who earns money but still feels stress, guilt, or instability around it Anyone building a future and craving more financial freedom, peace, and control What you’ll get from listening: A clear understanding of scarcity vs abundance mindset (and how it drives your daily choices) Why investing in yourself isn’t a luxury — it’s part of the journey Lessons Freda took from Tony Robbins and how it sparked an identity shift Why did she choose a local mentor/training path with Carl Van De Velde Practical distinctions between saving (stability) and investing (money working for you) A real-life framework: budgeting + “10% discipline” + accountability How she started learning investing step-by-step (including ETFs, risk balance, and researching before acting) If you’ve ever thought, “I’m working hard, but something still isn’t shifting,” this conversation will help you see what’s really going on — and what to do next. 🎧 Listen until the end — Freda’s perspective on discipline, identity, and freedom is one that stays with you. Connect with Freda Comfort Masters: https://www.comfortmasters.be/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successmastery_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078061600055LinkedIn (main): https://www.linkedin.com/in/freda-nkansah-b76a52165/ Disclaimer: This episode is for education and inspiration — not financial advice. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2519365/support] Like, comment, and subscribe if you're ready to grow with us. #30YearsOfWisdom With gratitude,   Jacky – Founder, 30 Years of Wisdom * Subscribe to out YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@30yearsofwisdom [https://www.youtube.com/@30yearsofwisdom]  * Website: https: https://www.30yearsofwisdom.com/ [https://www.30yearsofwisdom.com/]  * E-mail: hello@30yearsofwisdom.com [hello@30yearsofwisdom.com] * Newsletter: https://www.30yearsofwisdom.com/contact/contact-us [https://www.30yearsofwisdom.com/contact/contact-us] * Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/30yearsofwisdomwithJacky [https://www.patreon.com/30yearsofwisdomwithJacky]   * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/30yearsofwisdom/ [https://www.instagram.com/30yearsofwisdom/]

How Strong Teams Drive Business Change | Barbara Joshua

Did you like this podcast? Let us know and share a topic you would like hear. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2519365/fan_mail/new] How Strong Teams Drive Business Change | Barbara Joshua What if the biggest forces shaping your leadership, your decisions, and your business aren’t happening on the surface — but beneath it? In this episode of 30 Years of Wisdom, I sit down with Barbara Joshua, a performance and business transformation expert, to explore the invisible patterns that drive human behavior inside leadership, organizations, and personal growth. Barbara has spent years working at the intersection of strategy, psychology, and transformation, helping leaders and companies move beyond survival mode into conscious, sustainable performance. This conversation goes deeper than frameworks and theories — we talk about what really happens when power, fear, identity, and subconscious patterns shape the way people lead, follow, and build. Together, we explore:  Why high performers often get stuck in invisible behavioral loops How leadership is shaped by subconscious survival patterns The difference between control and true strategic authority What transformation actually looks like inside organizations and human systems How awareness changes the way we make decisions, build teams, and create impact This episode is for leaders, entrepreneurs, change-makers, and anyone building something meaningful — and realizing that real growth doesn’t start with better tactics, but with deeper awareness. 🎙 About My Guest Barbara Joshua is a performance and business transformation specialist working across leadership development, organizational change, and strategic human performance. Through her work with Joshua Consulting and UPN Change, she helps leaders and organizations navigate complexity, power dynamics, and sustainable transformation in a rapidly changing world. 📌 Connect with Barbara Joshua 🔗 Website: https://joshua-consulting.eu/ [https://joshua-consulting.eu/] 🔗 UPN Change: https://www.upnchange.com/ [https://www.upnchange.com/] 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbarajoshua-performance-business-transformation/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbarajoshua-performance-business-transformation/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2519365/support] Like, comment, and subscribe if you're ready to grow with us. #30YearsOfWisdom With gratitude,   Jacky – Founder, 30 Years of Wisdom * Subscribe to out YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@30yearsofwisdom [https://www.youtube.com/@30yearsofwisdom]  * Website: https: https://www.30yearsofwisdom.com/ [https://www.30yearsofwisdom.com/]  * E-mail: hello@30yearsofwisdom.com [hello@30yearsofwisdom.com] * Newsletter: https://www.30yearsofwisdom.com/contact/contact-us [https://www.30yearsofwisdom.com/contact/contact-us] * Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/30yearsofwisdomwithJacky [https://www.patreon.com/30yearsofwisdomwithJacky]   * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/30yearsofwisdom/ [https://www.instagram.com/30yearsofwisdom/]