The Focus Bee Show

(353) New Year, New Start: 3 Core Pillars to LEVEL UP!In this episode, we dive into how to level up in the new year, the 3 core pillars to level up!💫 About Katie Stoddart: Katie is the founder of The Focus Bee, an international high-performance coach, speaker, author, and host of The Focus Bee Show. She supports founders, CEOs, and high achievers to reach and sustain peak performance through focus, leadership, emotional regulation, and alignment. Her mission is to help people lead and live with purpose, clarity, and calm. 🌐 Website: https://katiestoddart.com  🎁 Free Tools & Resources: 🎯 Free Focus Guide: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/focusguide🧠 Master Performance Course: https://fifteenseconds.com/seasons/master-performance📕 Book – The Magic of Focus: https://katiestoddart.com/book/📲 Stay Connected with Katie & The Focus Bee:🔗 All Links: https://thefocusbee.carrd.co/ 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thefocusbee?sub_confirmation=1🎤 Listen to The Focus Bee Podcast: https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/💌 The Focus Bee Newsletter: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/📝 Read the Blog: https://thefocusbee.substack.com/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusbee ▶️ More Inspiring Videos from The Focus Bee: 📹 The Science of Focus – https://youtu.be/T56bZWx-NEQ 📹 Deep Work – https://youtu.be/qyRgasBAgRk 📹 Mindfulness for Founders – https://youtu.be/ZRq0RjOrjKM 📹 Let Go of Control – https://youtu.be/T56bZWx-NEQ 📹 Build Grit – https://youtu.be/FYvLaOujDXE 📹 Habits for Daily Focus – https://youtu.be/-FkzZSJtXuQ  🏷️ Keywords: perseverance, grit, momentum🔖Related Hashtags: #perseverance, #grit, #momentum, #innerstrength  💖 Spread the Love: 📢 Share this episode with a friend who struggles with consistency! 👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the 🔔 for more practical, science-based high-performance insights. ✨ Your support helps us grow and reach more purpose-driven leaders worldwide. 🔔 Never Miss an Update: 📺 Subscribe now → https://www.youtube.com/@thefocusbee?sub_confirmation=1 📜 Important Information: ⚠️ Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. Please do your own research before applying any information. © Copyright Notice: All content is owned by The Focus Bee. Sharing and embedding links is permitted with proper attribution to our YouTube channel. @TheFocusBee

(352) Secret to Wealth & Success: Internal Board!In this episode, we dive into a concept that can totally level up your life & business. It’s from ‘Think & Grow Rich’: the internal board of directors! ✨ What’s Inside This Episode:⏳ 00:00 – The “One Concept” teaser: a tool to grow business + life 📘 00:16 – The “Board of Directors” method from Think and Grow Rich 🧠 01:10 – How it works: become so familiar with mentors you can “ask” them 🧭 02:00 – Using it at crossroads: launching ideas + getting unstuck ⚡ 03:37 – Contrast of styles: “take massive action” vs “accept the moment” 🧩 04:21 – Build by life categories (business, purpose, spirituality, health, etc.) ✍️ 05:58 – The practical exercise: visualize them, notebook out, ask each one 🤖 07:05 – Option to use AI for mentor-style answers (and why to practice yourself first) 🌍 08:22 – Holistic decision-making: multiple lenses (business, health, relationships) 🚀 09:24 – Asking questions to your internal board of directors 👥 10:27 – Why it’s powerful: it upgrades your “peer group” and shapes your thinking 🎧 15:37 – Final reminder: curate what you consume💫 About Katie Stoddart: Katie is the founder of The Focus Bee, an international high-performance coach, speaker, author, and host of The Focus Bee Show. She supports founders, CEOs, and high achievers to reach and sustain peak performance through focus, leadership, emotional regulation, and alignment. Her mission is to help people lead and live with purpose, clarity, and calm. 🌐 Website: https://katiestoddart.com  🎁 Free Tools & Resources: 🎯 Free Focus Guide: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/focusguide🧠 Master Performance Course: https://fifteenseconds.com/seasons/master-performance📕 Book – The Magic of Focus: https://katiestoddart.com/book/📲 Stay Connected with Katie & The Focus Bee:🔗 All Links: https://thefocusbee.carrd.co/ 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thefocusbee?sub_confirmation=1🎤 Listen to The Focus Bee Podcast: https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/💌 The Focus Bee Newsletter: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/📝 Read the Blog: https://thefocusbee.substack.com/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusbee ▶️ More Inspiring Videos from The Focus Bee: 📹 The Science of Focus – https://youtu.be/T56bZWx-NEQ 📹 Deep Work – https://youtu.be/qyRgasBAgRk 📹 Mindfulness for Founders – https://youtu.be/ZRq0RjOrjKM 📹 Let Go of Control – https://youtu.be/T56bZWx-NEQ 📹 Build Grit – https://youtu.be/FYvLaOujDXE 📹 Habits for Daily Focus – https://youtu.be/-FkzZSJtXuQ  🏷️ Keywords: perseverance, grit, momentum🔖Related Hashtags: #perseverance, #grit, #momentum, #inners

(351) Breaking Through Spiritual StressIn this episode, we look into the concept of ‘spiritual stress’ (from book: Unstressable by Mo Gawdat & Alice Law) and how we can break through and reduce spiritual stress in our lives. 💫 About Katie Stoddart: Katie is the founder of The Focus Bee, an international high-performance coach, speaker, author, and host of The Focus Bee Show. She supports founders, CEOs, and high achievers to reach and sustain peak performance through focus, leadership, emotional regulation, and alignment. Her mission is to help people lead and live with purpose, clarity, and calm. 🌐 Website: https://katiestoddart.com  🎁 Free Tools & Resources: 🎯 Free Focus Guide: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/focusguide🧠 Master Performance Course: https://fifteenseconds.com/seasons/master-performance📕 Book – The Magic of Focus: https://katiestoddart.com/book/📲 Stay Connected with Katie & The Focus Bee:🔗 All Links: https://thefocusbee.carrd.co/ 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thefocusbee?sub_confirmation=1🎤 Listen to The Focus Bee Podcast: https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/💌 The Focus Bee Newsletter: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/📝 Read the Blog: https://thefocusbee.substack.com/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusbee ▶️ More Inspiring Videos from The Focus Bee: 📹 The Science of Focus – https://youtu.be/T56bZWx-NEQ 📹 Deep Work – https://youtu.be/qyRgasBAgRk 📹 Mindfulness for Founders – https://youtu.be/ZRq0RjOrjKM 📹 Let Go of Control – https://youtu.be/T56bZWx-NEQ 📹 Build Grit – https://youtu.be/FYvLaOujDXE 📹 Habits for Daily Focus – https://youtu.be/-FkzZSJtXuQ  🏷️ Keywords: perseverance, grit, momentum🔖Related Hashtags: #perseverance, #grit, #momentum, #innerstrength  💖 Spread the Love: 📢 Share this episode with a friend who struggles with consistency! 👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the 🔔 for more practical, science-based high-performance insights. ✨ Your support helps us grow and reach more purpose-driven leaders worldwide. 🔔 Never Miss an Update: 📺 Subscribe now → https://www.youtube.com/@thefocusbee?sub_confirmation=1 📜 Important Information: ⚠️ Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. Please do your own research before applying any information. © Copyright Notice: All content is owned by The Focus Bee. Sharing and embedding links is permitted with proper attribution to our YouTube channel. @TheFocusBee

(350) Tiny Experiments: Redesign Your Life Without GoalsIn this episode, we explore how to shift from linear thinking and goal setting, to designing your life through tiny experiments. 💫 About Katie Stoddart: Katie is the founder of The Focus Bee, an international high-performance coach, speaker, author, and host of The Focus Bee Show. She supports founders, CEOs, and high achievers to reach and sustain peak performance through focus, leadership, emotional regulation, and alignment. Her mission is to help people lead and live with purpose, clarity, and calm. 🌐 Website: https://katiestoddart.com  🎁 Free Tools & Resources: 🎯 Free Focus Guide: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/focusguide🧠 Master Performance Course: https://fifteenseconds.com/seasons/master-performance📕 Book – The Magic of Focus: https://katiestoddart.com/book/📲 Stay Connected with Katie & The Focus Bee:🔗 All Links: https://thefocusbee.carrd.co/ 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thefocusbee?sub_confirmation=1🎤 Listen to The Focus Bee Podcast: https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/💌 The Focus Bee Newsletter: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/📝 Read the Blog: https://thefocusbee.substack.com/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusbee ▶️ More Inspiring Videos from The Focus Bee: 📹 The Science of Focus – https://youtu.be/T56bZWx-NEQ 📹 Deep Work – https://youtu.be/qyRgasBAgRk 📹 Mindfulness for Founders – https://youtu.be/ZRq0RjOrjKM 📹 Let Go of Control – https://youtu.be/T56bZWx-NEQ 📹 Build Grit – https://youtu.be/FYvLaOujDXE 📹 Habits for Daily Focus – https://youtu.be/-FkzZSJtXuQ  🏷️ Keywords: perseverance, grit, momentum🔖Related Hashtags: #perseverance, #grit, #momentum, #innerstrength  💖 Spread the Love: 📢 Share this episode with a friend who struggles with consistency! 👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the 🔔 for more practical, science-based high-performance insights. ✨ Your support helps us grow and reach more purpose-driven leaders worldwide. 🔔 Never Miss an Update: 📺 Subscribe now → https://www.youtube.com/@thefocusbee?sub_confirmation=1 📜 Important Information: ⚠️ Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. Please do your own research before applying any information. © Copyright Notice: All content is owned by The Focus Bee. Sharing and embedding links is permitted with proper attribution to our YouTube channel. @TheFocusBee

(349) Charlie Curson: Be More Strategic Through Greater ChoicesCharlie Curson, author of ‘Be More Strategic’, shares his insights on developing the ability to be more strategic.  💫 About Charlie Curson: Founder of Mandarin. Strategic advisor, investor, facilitator and accredited leadership coach with 25+ years across 250+ organisations (including VISA, McDonald’s, Unilever, Experian, Volkswagen Group, L’Oréal, Barclays). Lifelong “tinkerer” obsessed with making things faster, better, smarter, who challenges assumptions and turns clarity into action. Charlie helps leaders and teams build strategic capability and momentum. 📲 Where to Follow & Connect with Charlie CursonWebsite: www.teammandarin.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliecurson/  💫 About Katie Stoddart:Katie is the founder of The Focus Bee, an international high-performance coach, speaker, author, and host of The Focus Bee Show. She supports founders, CEOs, and high achievers to reach and sustain peak performance through focus, leadership, stress management and alignment. Her mission is to create purpose-driven leaders worldwide. 🌐 Website: https://katiestoddart.com 🎁 Free Tools & Resources:🎯 Free Focus Guide: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/focusguide 🧠 Master Performance Course: https://fifteenseconds.com/seasons/master-performance📕 Book – The Magic of Focus: https://katiestoddart.com/book/ 📲 Stay Connected with Katie & The Focus Bee:🔔 Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thefocusbee?sub_confirmation=1 🎤 Listen to The Focus Bee Podcast: https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/ 💌 Sign up for the Friday Focus Newsletter: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/ 📝 Read the Blog: https://thefocusbee.substack.com/ 🔗 Linktree (All Links): https://linktr.ee/thefocusbee 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusbee  🎬 Watch More Episodes on Leadership:  🎥 https://youtu.be/hIXL3AZzw8w 🎥 https://youtu.be/25TAiDXrIxw 🎥 https://youtu.be/slzKuvHWqKk 🎥 https://youtu.be/0tb8I8kB-HQ 🎥 https://youtu.be/ZRq0RjOrjKM  💖 Spread the Love:📢 Share this video with friends or anyone who needs a calm reset!👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more empowering content.✨ Your support helps us grow and keep creating valuable tools for your journey! 🔔 Never Miss an Update:📺 Subscribe now → https://www.youtube.com/@thefocusbee?sub_confirmation=1 📜 Important Information:⚠️ Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. Please do your own research before applying any information. We are not responsible for any outcomes related to the use of this content. © Copyright Notice: All content is owned by The Focus Bee. Sharing and embedding links is allowed with p

(348) Perseverance: How To Build Rock Solid PerseveranceIn this episode, we dive into perseverance, and grit. ✨ What’s Inside This Episode:Core principles of grit & perseverance. 💫 About Katie Stoddart: Katie is the founder of The Focus Bee, an international high-performance coach, speaker, author, and host of The Focus Bee Show. She supports founders, CEOs, and high achievers to reach and sustain peak performance through focus, leadership, emotional regulation, and alignment. Her mission is to help people lead and live with purpose, clarity, and calm. 🌐 Website: https://katiestoddart.com  🎁 Free Tools & Resources: 🎯 Free Focus Guide: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/focusguide🧠 Master Performance Course: https://fifteenseconds.com/seasons/master-performance📕 Book – The Magic of Focus: https://katiestoddart.com/book/📲 Stay Connected with Katie & The Focus Bee:🔗 All Links: https://thefocusbee.carrd.co/ 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thefocusbee?sub_confirmation=1🎤 Listen to The Focus Bee Podcast: https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/💌 The Focus Bee Newsletter: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/📝 Read the Blog: https://thefocusbee.substack.com/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusbee ▶️ More Inspiring Videos from The Focus Bee: 📹 The Science of Focus – https://youtu.be/T56bZWx-NEQ 📹 Deep Work – https://youtu.be/qyRgasBAgRk 📹 Mindfulness for Founders – https://youtu.be/ZRq0RjOrjKM 📹 Let Go of Control – https://youtu.be/T56bZWx-NEQ 📹 Build Grit – https://youtu.be/FYvLaOujDXE 📹 Habits for Daily Focus – https://youtu.be/-FkzZSJtXuQ  🏷️ Keywords: perseverance, grit, momentum🔖Related Hashtags: #perseverance, #grit, #momentum, #innerstrength  💖 Spread the Love: 📢 Share this episode with a friend who struggles with consistency! 👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the 🔔 for more practical, science-based high-performance insights. ✨ Your support helps us grow and reach more purpose-driven leaders worldwide. 🔔 Never Miss an Update: 📺 Subscribe now → https://www.youtube.com/@thefocusbee?sub_confirmation=1 📜 Important Information: ⚠️ Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. Please do your own research before applying any information. © Copyright Notice: All content is owned by The Focus Bee. Sharing and embedding links is permitted with proper attribution to our YouTube channel. @TheFocusBee

(347) Toxic Productivity: What I Wished I’d Understood Sooner About ProductivityIn this episode, we dive into the truth behind toxic productivity: the endless chase to optimise every minute, be efficient at all times, and measure your worth through output. You’ll discover why this mindset leads to burnout, disconnection, and unhappiness and how to replace it with a calm, conscious approach that actually makes you more effective.Learn how to balance doing with being, reconnect with your presence, and shift from control and grind to flow and fulfillment. By the end, you’ll know how to create real productivity, the kind that feels aligned, meaningful, and sustainable.💫 About Katie Stoddart: Katie is the founder of The Focus Bee, an international high-performance coach, speaker, author, and host of The Focus Bee Show. She supports founders, CEOs, and high achievers to reach and sustain peak performance through focus, leadership, emotional regulation, and alignment. Her mission is to help people lead and live with purpose, clarity, and calm. 🌐 Website: https://katiestoddart.com  🎁 Free Tools & Resources: 🎯 Free Focus Guide: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/focusguide🧠 Master Performance Course: https://fifteenseconds.com/seasons/master-performance📕 Book – The Magic of Focus: https://katiestoddart.com/book/📲 Stay Connected with Katie & The Focus Bee:🔗 All Links: https://thefocusbee.carrd.co/ 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thefocusbee?sub_confirmation=1🎤 Listen to The Focus Bee Podcast: https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/💌 The Focus Bee Newsletter: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/📝 Read the Blog: https://thefocusbee.substack.com/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusbee  🏷️ Keywords: productivity, deep work, high performance, motivation, toxic productivity, mindfulness, conscious productivity  🔖Related Hashtags: #productivity, #toxicproductivity, #mindfulness, #consciousproductivity, #mindfulproductivity  💖 Spread the Love: 📢 Share this episode with a friend who struggles with consistency! 👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the 🔔 for more practical, science-based high-performance insights. ✨ Your support helps us grow and reach more purpose-driven leaders worldwide. 🔔 Never Miss an Update: 📺 Subscribe now → https://www.youtube.com/@thefocusbee?sub_confirmation=1 📜 Important Information: ⚠️ Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. Please do your own research before applying any information. © Copyright Notice: All content is owned by The Focus Bee. Sharing and embedding links is permitted with proper attribution to our YouTube channel. @TheFocusBee

(346) How To Master Deep Focus: Eliminate Distractions & Be in FlowIn this episode, we dive into how to truly focus in today’s distracted world when your phone, emails, and endless tabs constantly fight for your attention. You’ll learn the real skills behind deep focus: how to train your mind to single-task, build clarity around what matters most, and enter that powerful state of flow where work feels effortless.Discover how energy, clarity, and simplicity come together to help you stop reacting and start directing your attention toward what actually moves your life and business forward. By the end, you’ll know exactly how to create laser focus, stay calm under pressure, and align every action with your biggest priorities.If you’ve ever said, “I just can’t concentrate anymore,” this episode will show you how to rebuild your focus: one powerful habit at a time.In this Episode: ⏳ 00:00 – Why Focus Is Harder Than Ever 💡 01:00 – Clarity: Decide What Truly Matters ⚙️ 03:00 – From Goals to Daily Actions 🔥 05:00 – Energy: The Foundation of Focus 🧘 07:00 – Train Your Brain to Single-Task 📡 09:00 – Focus on the Signal, Not the Noise 🌊 11:00 – Entering Flow and Deep Concentration 🌟 12:20 – Final Thoughts: Simplicity and Focus 💫 About Katie Stoddart: Katie is the founder of The Focus Bee, an international high-performance coach, speaker, author, and host of The Focus Bee Show. She supports founders, CEOs, and high achievers to reach and sustain peak performance through focus, leadership, emotional regulation, and alignment. Her mission is to help people lead and live with purpose, clarity, and calm. 🌐 Website: https://katiestoddart.com  🎁 Free Tools & Resources: 🎯 Free Focus Guide: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/focusguide🧠 Master Performance Course: https://fifteenseconds.com/seasons/master-performance📕 Book – The Magic of Focus: https://katiestoddart.com/book/📲 Stay Connected with Katie & The Focus Bee:🔗 All Links: https://thefocusbee.carrd.co/ 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thefocusbee?sub_confirmation=1🎤 Listen to The Focus Bee Podcast: https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/💌 The Focus Bee Newsletter: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/📝 Read the Blog: https://thefocusbee.substack.com/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusbee @TheFocusBee

(345) Stephanie Chung: From Private Jets to BoardRooms, The Art of Leading With CuriosityStephanie Chung, transformational expert, commercial strategist, and leadership coach, shares her insights on how to lead people who are not like you. As the first African American to lead a major private aviation company, Stephanie offers real-world lessons on modern leadership, diversity, and curiosity as the foundation for connection.We explore why empathy alone isn’t enough, how curiosity drives inclusion, and what it truly takes to create psychologically safe, high-performing teams in today’s fast-changing world.✨ What’s Inside This Episode: 🤔 01:21 – Why Curiosity Outweighs Empathy in Modern Leadership 🧠 03:19 – Rewiring Our Brains: How to Override Bias and Lead Across Differences 👶 06:30 – Leadership Lessons from Children: Returning to Innocent Curiosity 🛩️ 07:28 – From Private Jets to Boardrooms: Leading People Who Aren’t Like You 🏗️ 08:30 – The E.A.R.N. System: Establish, Align, Rally & Navigate 🧩 12:19 – Psychological Safety in Action: How to Spot (and Fix) Groupthink 💬 15:22 – Meetings That Matter: Fostering Healthy Challenge & Diverse Thinking 📈 17:28 – Why Diverse Teams Are More Profitable and Innovative 🔥 19:34 – Healthy Confrontation: How to Encourage Disagreement for Better Results 💪 21:04 – Inner Work of Leadership: Becoming Secure Enough to Be Challenged 💡 22:21 – The Power of “So What?” – From Sales Pitches to Executive Vision 🛫 25:20 – The Private Jet Story: A $20 Million Lesson in Listening 🌍 29:17 – Practicing Curiosity: How Simple Acts Build Global Mindset 🔮 32:05 – Why Leaders Must Evolve or Be Left Behind💫 About Stephanie Chung: Stephanie Chung is a transformational leadership expert, executive coach, and commercial strategist with over two decades of experience leading high-performing teams. She made history as the first African American to lead a major private aviation company and has been recognized among the most influential women in business.📲 Where to Follow & Connect with Stephanie Chung: Website: https://www.stephaniechung.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniechung Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniechungofficial💫 About Katie Stoddart:Katie is the founder of The Focus Bee, an international high-performance coach, speaker, author, and host of The Focus Bee Show. She supports founders, CEOs, and high achievers to reach and sustain peak performance through focus, leadership, stress management and alignment. Her mission is to create purpose-driven leaders worldwide. 📲 Stay Connected with Katie & The Focus Bee:🔔 Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thefocusbee?sub_confirmation=1 🎤 Listen to The Focus Bee Podcast: https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/ 💌 Sign up for the Friday Focus Newsletter: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/ 📝 Read the Blog: https://thefocusbee.substack.com/ 🔗 Linktree (All Links): https://linktr.ee/thefocusbee 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusbee  🌐 Website: https://katiestoddart.com  

(344) How To Stop Relying on Willpower: Self-Discipline Made Easy!In this episode, we unpack the real secret behind lasting success: self-discipline. You’ll learn how to stop depending on fleeting willpower and instead create habits, standards, and systems that make consistency effortless.Discover how to start small, rebuild self-trust, and align your identity with the person you want to become. By the end, you’ll know exactly how to stay consistent even when motivation disappears — and why true freedom comes from discipline.If you’ve ever said, “I just need more willpower,” this episode will change the way you think about growth forever.  ✨ What’s Inside This Episode: ⏳ 00:00 – What Is Self-Discipline? Why Willpower Isn’t Enough 🧠 00:45 – The Core Difference Between Willpower & Discipline ⚖️ 02:12 – Why You Shouldn’t Rely on Willpower for Daily Habits 💪 04:25 – Start Small: How Tiny Commitments Create Lasting Change 📆 07:10 – The “Never Skip Two Days” Rule for Building Habits 🤝 09:08 – Self-Discipline & Self-Trust: The Hidden Link 💔 11:20 – Breaking the Cycle of Self-Disappointment 🎯 13:45 – Why Full Commitment Makes Discipline Easy 🍰 16:05 – Why Quitting Entirely Is Easier Than Moderation 🔥 18:20 – When Commitment Feels Effortless: From Rules to Identity 🏋️‍♀️ 21:00 – Real-Life Example: Building a Daily Exercise Routine 👁️ 23:15 – Identity Shifts: Become the Person Who Follows Through 💗 26:40 – Self-Discipline as Self-Compassion, Not Punishment 🌿 29:25 – How Discipline Creates Freedom, Calm, and Joy 🧭 32:10 – Define Your Core Rules, Principles, and Standards 💬 35:42 – Reflection: What Are Your Personal Non-Negotiables? 🌟 38:00 – Final Thoughts: Freedom Comes From Consistency 💫 About Katie Stoddart: Katie is the founder of The Focus Bee, an international high-performance coach, speaker, author, and host of The Focus Bee Show. She supports founders, CEOs, and high achievers to reach and sustain peak performance through focus, leadership, emotional regulation, and alignment. Her mission is to help people lead and live with purpose, clarity, and calm. 🌐 Website: https://katiestoddart.com  🎁 Free Tools & Resources: 🎯 Free Focus Guide: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/focusguide🧠 Master Performance Course: https://fifteenseconds.com/seasons/master-performance📕 Book – The Magic of Focus: https://katiestoddart.com/book/📲 Stay Connected with Katie & The Focus Bee:🔗 All Links: https://thefocusbee.carrd.co/ 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thefocusbee?sub_confirmation=1🎤 Listen to The Focus Bee Podcast: https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/💌 The Focus Bee Newsletter: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/📝 Read the Blog: https://thefocusbee.substack.com/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusbee