#249: The Trust Recession: How to Sell, Lead & Stand Out in a Noisy World

#254: How Better Communication Builds Trust, Confidence, and Results

In this episode of Live Well, Earn Well, guest host Donna Lynn Price sits down with Don Weber, a communication coach and leadership trainer who works with executives, senior leaders, diplomats, and professionals operating in high-pressure environments. Don shares how his journey began after leaving government and intelligence work — and how he rebuilt his identity, purpose, and business by focusing on one essential skill: understanding people. Rather than relying on complicated systems or performative leadership tactics, Don's work centers on listening deeply, reading subtle cues, and communicating with clarity and presence. Throughout the conversation, Don explains why many leaders struggle to communicate effectively, how over-explaining can actually undermine trust, and why small, intentional shifts in how we listen and respond can change everything — from workplace relationships to business outcomes. This episode is a grounded, thoughtful exploration of leadership, human behavior, and sustainable growth — especially for entrepreneurs and professionals who want to lead with confidence without losing authenticity. In this episode, we discuss: * Why listening is the foundation of trust and effective leadership * How understanding human behavior improves communication in business * The challenge of translating deep expertise into clear, usable language * Why simple communication strategies outperform complex systems * The tension between growth, scale, and staying personal in your work * What leaders often misunderstand about presence and clarity About the Guest Don Weber is a communication coach and leadership trainer with over 11 years of experience working with executives, senior leaders, diplomats, and organizations. His work focuses on helping people communicate with clarity, build trust, and lead with confidence — especially in high-stakes environments where subtle cues and awareness matter most. 🔗 Learn more about Don's work: * Website: https://drwebercoaching.com [https://drwebercoaching.com] * Media: https://drwebercoaching.com/media [https://drwebercoaching.com/media] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-weber [https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-weber] * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/drwebercoaching [https://www.youtube.com/c/drwebercoaching] Resources Mentioned * Download Dr. Terri Levine's Life-First Business Book — a guide to building a business that supports your life, not the other way around: 👉 https://book.terrilevine.com [https://book.terrilevine.com] (by Dr. Terri Levine)

#253: Unlock Your Inner Healing Power with Carmela Cox: Angel Guidance for Real Transformation

Carmela Cox joins Dr. Shannon South to reveal how working with angels opens a path to clarity, healing, and deep emotional freedom. Together they explore how angelic support, intuitive insight, and courageous self-trust help you release old patterns and rise into your truest expression. Carmela Cox is a manifestation and angel guide who teaches you how to work with your angels to release limiting beliefs, fears and remember the power divine love has to manifest your wildest dreams. She believes that miracles get to happen for you when you move in trust with your angels. From having the courage to start your own soul aligned business, to having fulfilling, heart centered relationships, to receiving abundance and opportunities in all its forms flow to you with ease. Download Terri Levine's Life-First Business Book: * https://book.terrilevine.com [https://book.terrilevine.com/]

#252: Called to the Medicine: How Microdosing Supports Healing, Emotional Resilience, and Clear Leadership

What if the next chapter of entrepreneurship isn't about hustling harder… but about becoming more regulated, more intentional, and more adaptable? In this episode of Live Well, Earn Well, guest host Donna Lynn Price sits down with Kayse Gehret, founder of Microdosing for Healing—a global platform and community supporting personal transformation through microdosing, nervous system regulation, and intentional practice. Kayse shares how what began as a pandemic "bridge" in 2020—six-week microdosing programs created while her brick-and-mortar wellness studios faced shutdowns—evolved into an international community, a podcast, and a professional training pathway for coaches, therapists, and wellness professionals who feel called to guide others. Together, we explore: * What microdosing is (and why Kayse frames it as an indigenous, ancient practice re-emerging in modern times) * Why intention is the foundation—because earth medicines can act as "non-specific amplifiers" * How people often arrive for one reason (stress, anxiety, dysregulation) and discover deeper outcomes like emotional resilience, leadership capacity, and spiritual development * Kayse's personal healing journey—and how a cautious "micro" approach became a life-changing turning point * Why Kayse believes we're stepping into a new era for coaches, guides, and entrepreneurs—and how to meet uncertainty with curiosity, adaptability, and purpose If you're a coach, consultant, or heart-centered entrepreneur who's curious about the future of leadership, healing, and aligned growth, this conversation will expand your perspective—and leave you feeling energized about what's ahead. Connect with Kayse Gehret * Website: https://www.microdosingforhealing.com [https://www.microdosingforhealing.com/] * Professional Microdosing Facilitator Program: https://www.microdosingforhealing.com/professionaltraining [https://www.microdosingforhealing.com/professionaltraining] * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@microdosingforhealing [https://www.youtube.com/@microdosingforhealing] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaysegehret [https://www.instagram.com/kaysegehret] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaysegehret [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaysegehret] Grab Terri Levine's Life First Business Book Download your free copy here: https://book.terrilevine.com/ [https://book.terrilevine.com/]

#251: From Accidental Leader to Calm Confidence: Why Mindset Must Be Rewired (Not "Set")

In this episode of Live Well, Earn Well, guest host Donna Lynn Price sits down with Sebastian Koellner, high-performance coach (aka Chief MindSetter), to unpack what it really means to go from "accidental leader" to conscious, confident leadership. Sebastian works with founders, executives, and fast-growing teams who were promoted because they were great at the work… and then discovered that leadership isn't earned — it's learned. Together, Donna and Sebastian explore why delegation breaks down, why feedback feels so uncomfortable, and how internal stories about rejection and conflict quietly shape leadership behavior. You'll also hear practical tools you can use immediately — including Sebastian's simple approach for giving feedback, and his three-part "rewiring" framework that helps leaders shift from pressure and perfectionism into calm, clarity, and ownership. In this episode, you'll learn: * Why "accidental leadership" happens (and how it shows up in delegation and communication) * The real reason leaders avoid feedback conversations — and how to move through it * How to build trust with 5–7x more positive feedback before developmental feedback * A simple structure for hard conversations: SBI (Situation–Behavior–Impact + Request) * The "rewiring triangle": Physiology, Focus, and Language * How shifting from "I should" to "I choose / I get to / I commit to" changes your leadership energy Connect with Sebastian: * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiefmindsetter [https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiefmindsetter] Download Terri Levine's Life-First Business Book: * https://book.terrilevine.com [https://book.terrilevine.com/] If this conversation resonates—especially around leadership pressure, delegation, or leading without losing yourself—this episode will give you both insight and a path forward.

#250: Simple, Not Easy: How to Reclaim Time, Beat Burnout, and Lead Strategically

In this episode of Live Well, Earn Well, guest host Donna Lynn Price sits down with leadership expert Jimmy Burroughes, founder of JBL High Performance, to unpack what it really takes to lead without burning out. A former British Military officer turned corporate executive, Jimmy knows firsthand how complexity and constant firefighting destroy performance. After hitting his own spectacular burnout in 2017, he rebuilt his life and business around one central truth: high performance comes from simplification, not doing more. Jimmy shares his Simplify to Amplify methodology, how he helps leaders reclaim hours every week, and why a simple 15–20 minute weekly practice can literally change your brain, your performance, and your career trajectory. From "wizard brain vs lizard brain" to the "village fisherman" trap, this conversation is packed with practical ways to step out of survival mode and into strategic leadership — whether you're running a team of thousands or your own small business. If you've ever felt like you're sprinting on a hamster wheel, this episode will show you how to step off, think clearly, and focus on what actually moves the needle. 🔑 Key Takeaways * Why complexity is killing your growth How today's leaders are trying to use old "factory-era" management models in an information-overloaded world — and why that pushes them into constant reactivity and burnout. * Wizard brain vs lizard brain What happens in your brain when stress spikes, and why staying in "wizard brain" (prefrontal cortex) requires intentional practices that dial down the noise. * The 15-minute reflection ritual that changes everything Jimmy's three-part weekly practice: 1. Notice what you notice 2. What's the most important thing to deliver this week? 3. What's the most important thing to target next week? Plus what happened when a large U.S. retailer had its executives actually commit to it. * Simplify to Amplify: the three pillars 1. Focus on the right things 2. Build simple, repeatable systems and "playbooks" leaders can use under pressure 3. Become the "pebble in the pond" – creating ripple effects through manager-of-managers level leaders. * Reclaiming time using the "value of your hour" exercise How to calculate your real hourly rate, spot the $5 and $25 tasks you should delegate, and shift into $500–$5,000/hour work that actually grows your business and career. * Escaping the 'village fisherman' trap Why being the hero who solves everything is a fast track to exhaustion — and how to become an "icebreaker" and eventually an "amplifier" leader instead. * Scaling impact without losing your life How Jimmy is using AI to scale his IP and deliver tools at volume, while staying true to his principle of radical simplification. This conversation is ideal for: * Executives and senior leaders who are constantly firefighting * Business owners and entrepreneurs who feel like they never have enough time * Middle managers who want to step into GM or senior roles * Anyone who's hit a career plateau and knows "working harder" isn't the answer * Leaders who want simple, practical tools — not more theory 👤 About Jimmy Burroughes Jimmy Burroughes is the founder of JBL High Performance, a leadership development company dedicated to transforming overwhelmed executives into confident, strategic leaders. Drawing on his experience as a British Military officer and corporate GM, he helps leaders reclaim time, eliminate burnout, and build autonomous, high-performing teams using his Amplify and WoW (Ways of Working) frameworks. He's the host of The High Performance Leader Podcast (Top 10% globally) and author of Beat Burnout – Ignite Performance and Escape the Multitasking Trap. 🔗 Connect with Jimmy * Website: https://www.jblhighperformance.com [https://www.jblhighperformance.com/] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmyburroughes [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmyburroughes] * Email: jimmy@jblhighperformance.com [jimmy@jblhighperformance.com] * Podcast: The High Performance Leader (linked from his website) 📚 Mentioned on the Show * Life First Business Book by Dr. Terri Levine Your guide to creating a business that supports your lifestyle, rather than consuming it. 👉 Get your copy at https://book.terrilevine.com [https://book.terrilevine.com/]