Tactical Harmony

Why Narcissists Target High-Performing Women:  Dr. Stephanie Byerly on the UnNumb Method, Trauma, and Reclaiming Your Power

Trauma-informed expert and Neuro-Obstetrical Anesthesiologist, Dr. Stephanie Byerly joins Rebecca Fitzsimmons on the Tactical Harmony Show to break down the achiever identity, narcissist patterns, and the mindset shifts high-performing women need to win more and stress less.  A former professor of anesthesiology and upcoming TEDx UCLA speaker, Dr. Byerly spent decades numbing patients in the operating room before a facilitator's blunt question changed her life. She had been emotionally numb her entire life too. From there she built the UnNumb Method, a coaching framework for ambitious professionals who look successful on paper while their soul dies inside. In this episode, Dr. Byerly breaks down why narcissists target high-powered women, how socialization traps women in an invisible operating system of shame, lack, and isolation, and the neuroscience behind why your brain chooses the dopamine hit over inner work.  She and Rebecca cover divine feminine leadership, generational patterns, suppressed rage, toxic positivity, and the moment Tony Robbins' words saved her during a medical emergency over Telluride, Colorado. If you hit every goal and still feel hollow, this conversation hands you the framework.  Tune in now for leadership tactics, performance strategies, personal development tools, and career advice from a keynote-ready coach. Built for entrepreneurs, executives, and ambitious leaders ready to author their own life. Connect With Dr. Stephanie Byerly: WEBSITE: stephaniebyerly.com [http://stephaniebyerly.com] INSTAGRAM: @stephaniebyerlymd [https://www.instagram.com/stephaniebyerlymd/] LINKEDIN: Dr. Stephanie Byerly [https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniebyerlymd/] Stay Connected With Rebecca: YOUTUBE: @tacticalharmony [https://www.youtube.com/@tacticalharmony] LINKEDIN: Rebecca Fitzsimmons [http://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-fitzsimmons-tacticalharmony] INSTAGRAM: @tacticalharmony [https://www.instagram.com/tacticalharmony/] GRAB REBECCA’S BOOK: Unleashed [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DP1PPT9M] X: @SoulAligned [https://twitter.com/SoulAligned] PINTEREST: @SoulMeetsAmbition [https://www.pinterest.com/soulmeetsambition/] TIKTOK: @tactical.harmony7 [https://www.tiktok.com/@tactical.harmony7] WEBSITE: https://www.tacticalharmony.com [https://www.tacticalharmony.com/] APPLE PODCASTS: https://lnkd.in/gFgGDQe8 [https://lnkd.in/gFgGDQe8] SPOTIFY: https://lnkd.in/gwD-krYK [https://lnkd.in/gwD-krYK] SUBSCRIBE HERE FOR WEEKLY, UNCENSORED STRATEGIES TO AWAKEN THE LEADER WITHIN: TacticalHarmony.com/Vip-List [http://tacticalharmony.com/vip-list]

Pet Euthanasia, Grief, and End-of-Life Care with Dr. John Murray

Pet euthanasia is the hardest, most heartbreaking decision you will face as a pet parent. And no one prepares you for it. In this episode of the Tactical Harmony Show, Rebecca Fitzsimmons sits down with Dr. John Murray, an in-home hospice veterinarian with CodaPet, a network of 180 veterinarians serving families across the country. Together they walk through the Quality of Life Scale, what to expect during euthanasia, the truth about caregiver burden, and how to lead yourself through grief on the other side. Rebecca dedicates this episode to her sweet Diego, sharing her own raw experience of loss alongside Dr. Murray's clinical wisdom. You will learn how to spot the signs your pet is ready, how to plan the appointment, what to know about water cremation, and why surrender becomes the lesson when the picture-perfect goodbye does not happen. This conversation is for pet parents, high performers, leaders, and professionals who love their animals fiercely and want mindset strategies for grief, guilt, and caregiver burden. Press play if you want to lead through one of life's heaviest seasons with grace. Connect With Dr. Murray: WEBSITE: CodaPet [http://www.codapet.com] INSTAGRAM + TIKTOK: @drmurrayhospicevet [https://www.instagram.com/drmurrayhospicevet/]  Stay Connected With Rebecca: YOUTUBE: @tacticalharmony [https://www.youtube.com/@tacticalharmony] LINKEDIN: Rebecca Fitzsimmons [http://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-fitzsimmons-tacticalharmony] INSTAGRAM: @tacticalharmony [https://www.instagram.com/tacticalharmony/] GRAB REBECCA’S BOOK: Unleashed [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DP1PPT9M] X: @SoulAligned [https://twitter.com/SoulAligned] PINTEREST: @SoulMeetsAmbition [https://www.pinterest.com/soulmeetsambition/] TIKTOK: @tactical.harmony7 [https://www.tiktok.com/@tactical.harmony7] WEBSITE: https://www.tacticalharmony.com [https://www.tacticalharmony.com/] APPLE PODCASTS: https://lnkd.in/gFgGDQe8 [https://lnkd.in/gFgGDQe8] SPOTIFY: https://lnkd.in/gwD-krYK [https://lnkd.in/gwD-krYK] SUBSCRIBE HERE FOR WEEKLY, UNCENSORED STRATEGIES TO AWAKEN THE LEADER WITHIN: TacticalHarmony.com/Vip-List [http://tacticalharmony.com/vip-list]

From $300 to Millions: Jess Ekstrom on Entrepreneurship, Public Speaking Confidence, and Sustainable Ambition for High Performers

Serial founder Jess Ekstrom built Headbands of Hope with $300 in college and scaled it into partnerships with the NBA, WNBA, and Kohl's before launching Mic Drop Workshop to help ambitious women land paid keynote stages.  In this episode of the Tactical Harmony Show, Jess breaks down the exact mindset shifts high performers need to grow a business, speak with authority, and protect ambition without burning out.  You will learn how to build a Smile File, why the Evidence Bank beats imposter syndrome, the difference between Spotlight and Lighthouse Speakers, and why failure always feels better than regret.  Perfect for entrepreneurs, leaders, keynote speakers, and high-performing women focused on leadership development, business strategy, mindset, personal development, career advice, and self improvement.  Press play for practical tactics from one of the top-rated speakers in the country. Connect With Jess: WEBSITE: Mic Drop Workshop [http://micdropworkshop.com/]  Making It Without Losing It [http://jessekstrom.com/makingit] LINKEDIN: Jess Ekstrom [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-ekstrom-speaker-author/] INSTAGRAM: @jess_ekstrom [https://www.instagram.com/jess_ekstrom/] Stay Connected With Rebecca: YOUTUBE: @tacticalharmony [https://www.youtube.com/@tacticalharmony] LINKEDIN: Rebecca Fitzsimmons [http://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-fitzsimmons-tacticalharmony] INSTAGRAM: @tacticalharmony [https://www.instagram.com/tacticalharmony/] GRAB REBECCA’S BOOK: Unleashed [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DP1PPT9M] X: @SoulAligned [https://twitter.com/SoulAligned] PINTEREST: @SoulMeetsAmbition [https://www.pinterest.com/soulmeetsambition/] TIKTOK: @tactical.harmony7 [https://www.tiktok.com/@tactical.harmony7] WEBSITE: https://www.tacticalharmony.com [https://www.tacticalharmony.com/] APPLE PODCASTS: https://lnkd.in/gFgGDQe8 [https://lnkd.in/gFgGDQe8] SPOTIFY: https://lnkd.in/gwD-krYK [https://lnkd.in/gwD-krYK] SUBSCRIBE HERE FOR WEEKLY, UNCENSORED STRATEGIES TO AWAKEN THE LEADER WITHIN: TacticalHarmony.com/Vip-List [http://tacticalharmony.com/vip-list]

Stop Bleeding Money: Wealth Building, Financial Strategy & Money Mindset for High Performers with Zac O’Brien

What if the same discipline that drives elite performance could also build lasting wealth? In this episode of Tactical Harmony, Rebecca Fitzsimmons sits down with Zac O’Brien, Managing Director of Crown Wealth Group’s Athlete Division, Certified Financial Planner™, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, to break down the financial strategies, wealth-building habits, and money mindset shifts high performers need to stop losing money and start building it. As a personal CFO to elite athletes, Zac has helped clients navigate NIL deals, taxes, investing, and high-income decision making—and what he’s learned applies directly to entrepreneurs, leaders, and ambitious professionals. If you make good money but aren’t keeping it, or want to build long-term, generational wealth, this episode is your playbook. In this episode, you’ll learn: * The biggest money mistakes high earners make (and how to avoid IRS debt) * How your “financial DNA” shapes your money habits—and how to rewire it * Proven wealth-building strategies used by elite performers * What a personal CFO does—and why it can change your financial future * How to protect your assets during divorce and major life transitions * The importance of emergency funds, insurance, and financial discipline * How mindset, routines, and behavior directly impact financial success Whether you’re an athlete, entrepreneur, or high performer ready to take control of your finances, this conversation will help you build wealth, reduce stress, and win the money game. Connect With Zac: WEBSITE: Crown Wealth Group [http://www.crownwealthgroup.com] LINKEDIN: Zac O’Brien [https://www.linkedin.com/in/zac-obrien/] Stay Connected With Rebecca: YOUTUBE: @tacticalharmony [https://www.youtube.com/@tacticalharmony] LINKEDIN: Rebecca Fitzsimmons [http://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-fitzsimmons-tacticalharmony] INSTAGRAM: @tacticalharmony [https://www.instagram.com/tacticalharmony/] GRAB REBECCA’S BOOK: Unleashed [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DP1PPT9M] X: @SoulAligned [https://twitter.com/SoulAligned] PINTEREST: @SoulMeetsAmbition [https://www.pinterest.com/soulmeetsambition/] TIKTOK: @tactical.harmony7 [https://www.tiktok.com/@tactical.harmony7] WEBSITE: https://www.tacticalharmony.com [https://www.tacticalharmony.com/] APPLE PODCASTS: https://lnkd.in/gFgGDQe8 [https://lnkd.in/gFgGDQe8] SPOTIFY: https://lnkd.in/gwD-krYK [https://lnkd.in/gwD-krYK] SUBSCRIBE HERE FOR WEEKLY, UNCENSORED STRATEGIES TO AWAKEN THE LEADER WITHIN: TacticalHarmony.com/Vip-List [http://tacticalharmony.com/vip-list]

From Nurse to C-Suite: How to Lead Through Crisis, Silence Self-Doubt & Build Unbreakable Team Culture with Michelle DeStefano

What does it take to lead through a patient death, silence your inner critic, and build a culture that triumphs under pressure? Executive coach and former Chief Nursing Executive Michelle DeStefano reveals the leadership frameworks, mindset shifts, and resilience strategies that transform high-performing healthcare leaders from survivors into true difference-makers. In this episode of Tactical Harmony, Rebecca Fitzsimmons sits down with executive coach and former Chief Nursing Executive Michelle DeStefano to break down healthcare leadership, crisis leadership, imposter syndrome, burnout, and high-performance team culture. Michelle shares her signature SOAR Framework (Scan the Story, Own the Opportunity, Align the Actions, Reframe for Results) — born from a career-defining crisis involving a patient death and how it became a roadmap for transforming broken team cultures into high-engagement, high-performing units. Together, they unpack the hidden forces that derail even top leaders: imposter syndrome, the inner critic, perfectionism, and self-sabotage and how to reframe them for growth, confidence, and leadership impact. In this episode, you’ll learn: * How to lead through crisis, change, and high-pressure environments * How to overcome imposter syndrome and self-doubt * The difference between transactional vs. transformational leadership * The #1 mistake killing team culture, engagement, and retention * How to build resilient, high-performing teams in healthcare * Practical tools for burnout prevention, mindset, and peak performance Whether you’re a woman in leadership, executive, aspiring leader or  nurse leader, or in healthcare, this episode will give you the tools to lead with clarity, confidence, and impact. Connect With Michelle: WEBSITE: michelledestefano.coach [https://michelledestefano.coach/] LINKEDIN: Michelle DeStefano [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-destefano-rn-mpa-nea-bc-86b56a85/] Stay Connected With Rebecca: YOUTUBE: @tacticalharmony [https://www.youtube.com/@tacticalharmony] LINKEDIN: Rebecca Fitzsimmons [http://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-fitzsimmons-tacticalharmony] INSTAGRAM: @tacticalharmony [https://www.instagram.com/tacticalharmony/] GRAB REBECCA’S BOOK: Unleashed [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DP1PPT9M] X: @SoulAligned [https://twitter.com/SoulAligned] PINTEREST: @SoulMeetsAmbition [https://www.pinterest.com/soulmeetsambition/] TIKTOK: @tactical.harmony7 [https://www.tiktok.com/@tactical.harmony7] WEBSITE: https://www.tacticalharmony.com [https://www.tacticalharmony.com/] APPLE PODCASTS: https://lnkd.in/gFgGDQe8 [https://lnkd.in/gFgGDQe8] SPOTIFY: https://lnkd.in/gwD-krYK [https://lnkd.in/gwD-krYK] SUBSCRIBE HERE FOR WEEKLY, UNCENSORED STRATEGIES TO AWAKEN THE LEADER WITHIN: TacticalHarmony.com/Vip-List [http://tacticalharmony.com/vip-list]