Aransas Savas, motivational strategist and coach, joins Jeff to explore the real drivers behind creativity, influence, and personal growth.

They dive into why healthy conflict is essential for innovation, how to transition from chasing positional power to embodying personal power, and why authenticity, not conformity, is the real superpower.

Aransas shares how embracing play, curiosity, and even our perceived limitations can unlock new possibilities in leadership, creativity, and life. This conversation reminds us that growth isn’t about fitting in - it’s about showing up as your truest self and finding the people and opportunities that see your value.

Key Topics:

Why healthy conflict and tension fuel creativity
Challenging societal norms to uncover your truth
The shift from fitting in to standing out
How to use play to solve problems and get unstuck
Turning perceived weaknesses into your greatest strengths
Finding community, courage, and personal power
How emotional storytelling drives real-world influence

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

00:36 Understanding Wellbeing and Leadership Coaching

02:20 Embracing Authenticity and Personal Truth

04:43 Challenging Societal Norms and Personal Beliefs

08:50 The Struggle Between Fitting In and Standing Out

10:46 Transitioning from Positional to Personal Power

12:08 Finding Value in Uncommon Skills

17:04 The Role of Purpose in Professional Life

21:10 Navigating Acceptance and Impact

24:33 Defining the Ideal Customer and Job to Be Done

27:35 The Complexity of Superpowers and Insecurities

30:04 The Value of Diverse Perspectives

35:27 The Power of Play in Problem Solving

40:09 Breaking Free from Limiting Beliefs

42:25 Transforming Limitations into Strengths

48:21 Using Struggles to Help Others

54:11 Defining Your Unique Influence

01:01:14 The Impact of Stories on Courage

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Music by Stephen Voyce

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Ep 26: "Courageously You" with Aransas Savas