The Focus Bee Show

(343) How To Grow Your Grit & Perseverance?!In this episode, we unpack the science of grit: the powerful mix of passion and perseverance that outperforms talent every time. You’ll learn how to build true resilience, develop deep commitment to what matters most, and create unstoppable momentum toward your goals.By the end, you’ll know how to cultivate grit from the inside out — and keep showing up even when motivation fades.✨ What’s Inside This Episode: ⏳ 00:00 – What Is Grit? How Discipline, Passion, and Perseverance Drive Success 📘 00:42 – Angela Duckworth’s Research: Why Grit Beats Talent 💪 02:08 – The West Point Story: What Separates the Gritty from the Gifted ❤️ 04:15 – The Two Pillars of Grit: Passion & Perseverance 🔥 06:40 – Why Talent Isn’t Enough: The Power of Effort x2 🏊 09:25 – Real-Life Examples: From Writers to Athletes Who Outworked Talent 🎯 12:06 – How to Develop Grit: Step 1 – Deliberate Practice for Continuous Growth 🧭 15:22 – Step 2 – Finding Purpose: Aligning All Efforts Toward One Mission 🔍 18:10 – Step 3 – Explore Widely Before You Commit Deeply 🧠 20:24 – The Psychology of Grit: Strengthening Your ‘Why’ ⚡ 23:05 – When Grit Fails: The Role of Pain, Leverage, and Emotional Commitment 💭 26:18 – Make It a Must: Increasing Pain & Pleasure to Drive Action 🚀 29:12 – From Passive Learning to Real Change: Commitment Over Consumption 🌱 32:08 – Internal Transformation: Change Happens When You Decide You’ve Had Enough 💬 35:45 – Reflection Exercise: When Have You Been Gritty Before? What Was Different? 🌟 38:12 – Final Thoughts: Passion, Perseverance, and the Power of Purpose 💫 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   

Have you ever tried to reinvent yourself, only to slip back into old patterns? In this episode, we uncover why most change doesn’t last and what actually makes transformation stick. You’ll discover why identity is the foundation of success and how internal shifts create external results.  I’ll walk you through seven powerful steps to reshape your beliefs, habits, and actions. By the end, you’ll know exactly how to reinvent yourself, and make it last.  ✨ What’s Inside This Episode:⏳ 00:00 – Why Reinvention Fails: Breaking Old Patterns 🪞 00:34 – Identity First: Internal Change Creates External Results 🧠 01:56 – Thoughts → Beliefs → Actions → Results Framework 🔍 03:18 – Spotting Limiting Beliefs Blocking Your Goals 👤 05:07 – Step 1: Who Do You Need to Become? 📥 06:05 – Step 2: Shaping Inputs – Environment & Content That Rewire Beliefs ✍️ 08:52 – Step 3: Writing Down Your New Identity ⚡ 11:10 – Step 4: Facing the Gap & Resistance Between Old vs. New Self 🚀 14:06 – Step 5: Taking Massive Action & Building Consistency 📊 15:33 – Step 6: Tracking Wins & Celebrating Progress ⬆️ 16:32 – Step 7: Leveling Up Without Burning Out 🔄 19:38 – Sharpening the Saw: Growth as a Lifelong Practice 🌟 20:57 – You Can Reinvent Yourself – Lasting Transformation Is Possible💫 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  💖 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!

(336) Neri Karra Sillaman: Pioneers, the secret of business longevity. In this episode, Neri Karra Sillaman shares powerful insights from her journey as a refugee-turned-entrepreneur, academic, and author. We explore what true business longevity means, why impact outweighs profit, and how “luck” is something we can actually create. ✨ What’s Inside This Episode: ⏳ 00:00 – Introducing Neri Karra Sillaman: Refugee, Entrepreneur & Author of Pioneers 🤯 01:21 – Rethinking Longevity: Success Beyond Profit & Why Impact Matters 🍀 03:18 – Redefining Luck: How Serendipity is Created, Not Found 💡 05:43 – Following Vision & Values: Authenticity as the Path to Opportunity 📚 09:12 – Two Years of Rejection to a Book Deal: Finding Alignment & Flow 🛡️ 12:31 – Rethinking Resilience: Why True Strength Requires Community 🤝 14:50 – Homophilic Ties: Building Strategic Bonds & Shared Values 🥘 17:30 – “Frying in Your Own Oil”: Resourcefulness as a Competitive Edge 💪 22:34 – Optimizing What You Have vs. Chasing What’s Missing 🌍 27:45 – Immigrant Entrepreneur Stories: From Duolingo to Spanx to MGA Entertainment ❤️ 32:19 – The Central Role of Kindness in Business Longevity 🌟 34:28 – Legacy & Impact: How Do You Want to Be Remembered? 💫 About Neri Karra Sillaman:Neri Karra Sillaman is a refugee-turned-entrepreneur, academic, and author. Her latest book, Pioneers: 8 Principles of Business Longevity from Immigrant Entrepreneurs (Wiley, 2025), named one of Thinkers50’s top 10 best management books of the year, distils lessons from world-leading immigrant entrepreneurs while reflecting her own experience as co-founder of a global luxury leather goods brand. Holding a PhD in Management Studies from the University of Cambridge and serving as an Entrepreneurship Expert at the University of Oxford, Neri blends academic rigor with two decades of entrepreneurial practice. 📲   Where to Follow & Connect with Nerri Kara Sillaman:Website: https://www.nerikarrasillaman.com/ Books: https://www.pioneersbook.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neri-karra-sillaman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prof.neri  💫 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/

(340) Hack The Brain to Do Hard ThingsIn this episode, we share a five-step process to overcome resistance and finally take action on the hard things that move your life and business forward. You’ll learn how to master resistance, use dopamine to your advantage, and shift your mindset so challenges feel more like opportunities for growth.From breaking big goals into tiny steps to reframing discomfort as a sign of progress, these practical strategies help you stay consistent without burning out. This is your blueprint for tackling the tasks you’ve been avoiding and building unstoppable momentum.✨ What’s Inside This Episode:🧠 00:00 Hacking Your Brain to Do Hard Things 🔄 00:35 Step 1: Resistance Mastery: Break Goals Into Tiny Steps ⛔ 02:19 The “Do Nothing” Rule 🎉 03:12 Step 2: Reward: Boost Dopamine from Achievements 🖼️ 05:10 Step 3: Rewire: Visualization, Role Models, Peer Groups 🔍 06:25 Step 4: Reframe: Discomfort as Growth and Identity Shift 🛑 08:01 Step 5: Rest: Recover to Stay Consistent 📋 08:30 Recap of the 5R Process 💫 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  💖 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 proper attribution to our YouTube channel.   

(339) The Courage Cycle: Training the Brain To Hack FearIn this episode, we look into how courage works like a muscle you can strengthen through consistent action. We explain the link between proactivity, small bold steps, and building self-trust, as well as the confidence & courage cycle that fuels progress.✨ What’s Inside This Episode:💪 00:00 How to Be Bold and Courageous 📈 00:27 Proactivity: Taking Ownership and Initiative 🚀 01:19 Start Small to Build Courage 🔄 01:44 Confidence: Courage Cycle 🤝 02:13 Accountability and Support 💡 02:42 Courage is Mastery of Fear 🧠 03:12 Training the Brain to Act Despite Fear 🗣️ 03:53 Example: Tackling a Difficult Conversation 🎯 05:20 The Dopamine Reward of Courage 🔥 05:35 Making Courage a Habit💫 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  💖 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 proper attribution to our YouTube channel.   

(338) Why High Achievers Burnout, and How To Prevent itIn this episode, we reveal why high achievers are especially prone to burnout and how to stop it before it takes over. Based on Chris Bailey’s How to Calm Your Mind, we explain the burnout equation, six contributing factors, and how to recognize early warning signs✨ What’s Inside This Episode:🔥 00:00 Introduction, Why High Achievers Risk Burnout 🧮 01:26 The Burnout Equation, Exhaustion, Cynicism, Unproductivity ✨ 03:14 Opposite of Burnout, Full Engagement 📊 03:39 Six Factors Behind Burnout 📦 03:52 Workload & Control 🏆 05:03 Reward, Fairness, Community, Values ⏱️ 07:31 Chronic Stress, The Underlying Cause 🚀 08:00 Breaking the Cycle with Bold Action 💖 10:06 Self-Compassion & Celebrating Wins 🔍 12:01 Finding the Root Cause 🌱 13:11 Healthy Habits to Stay Energized 🙏 13:52 Closing Thoughts & Call to Action 💫 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  💖 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 proper attribution to our YouTube channel.   

(337) How To Build Unshakable ConfidenceIn this episode, we debunk the myth that confidence is innate. We explain that true confidence is built through consistent, small actions and self-trust, not quick fixes or affirmations. By sharing personal stories, we illustrate how stepping outside your comfort zone, tracking progress, and embracing discomfort are key to developing unshakable confidence. ✨ What’s Inside This Episode:🎙️ 00:03 – Introduction & Common Misconceptions About Confidence 🌀 01:05 – The Myth of Innate Confidence & Why Affirmations Alone Fail 🚀 02:07 – Building Confidence Through Action & Proof to the Brain 📖 03:09 – Personal Story: Public Speaking, Toastmasters & Podcasting 🌱 04:13 – Start Small & Embrace Discomfort Like Training a Muscle ♻️ 05:12 – Repetition & Mastery of Discomfort Over Time 🚫 06:13 – No Comparison: Focusing on Your Own Progress 📊 07:11 – Tracking Wins & Progress to Boost Motivation 📌 08:15 – Three Core Truths: Not Innate, Take Action, Track Progress 😨 10:23 – Embracing Fear as a Normal Part of Growth 📢 11:21 – Outro, Feedback Invitation & Call to Subscribe  💫 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  💖 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 proper attribution to our YouTube cha

(336) Oliver Burkeman: How To Live Fully, with 4000 Weeks and Meditation for MortalsIn this podcast episode, Oliver Burkeman joins to discuss themes from his books Four Thousand Weeks and Meditation for Mortals. Together, we dive into how embracing human limitations, trusting intuition, and practicing self-compassion can lead to more meaningful work and a richer life. The conversation challenges rigid productivity mindsets, focuses on the value of balancing structure with spontaneity, letting go of the illusion of total control, and finding presence in everyday moments.  💫 About Oliver Burkeman:Oliver Burkeman is the New York Times bestselling author of Four Thousand Weeks, about embracing limitation and finally getting round to what counts, and of the recently released UK Sunday Times bestseller Meditations for Mortals. Adam Grant called Four Thousand Weeks "the most important book ever written about time management." Jeff Bridges called it "kinda cool."In his email newsletter The Imperfectionist, he writes about productivity, mortality, the power of limits, and building a meaningful life in an age of anxiety and distraction.  📲   Where to Follow & Connect with Oliver Burkeman:Website: https://www.oliverburkeman.com/ Books: https://www.oliverburkeman.com/meditationsformortals Newsletter: https://www.oliverburkeman.com/the-imperfectionist   💫 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  

(335) How To Become Invicible: The Ultimate Resilience ToolKitIn this episode, we dive into what it truly means to be invincible by breaking down three common myths about resilience and revealing four essential pillars that help you bounce back from challenges. I share personal experiences of navigating setbacks as a highly sensitive person with a strong high achiever drive, offering practical ways to strengthen yourself physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally so you can face life’s difficulties with greater ease.✨ What’s Inside This Episode:💪 00:00 – Introduction: Becoming Resilient & “Invincible” 🧠 00:18 – Personal Story: Sensitivity, High Achiever Saboteur 🚫 01:49 – Myth #1: Resilience Isn’t Never Falling, It’s Getting Back Up 🔄 03:06 – Myth #2: Resilience Doesn’t Mean Never Quitting 🤝 04:09 – Myth #3: Resilience Isn’t Built Alone, The Power of Support 🏋️ 05:36 – Pillar 1: Physical Resilience: Exercise & Pushing Through Resistance 🧩 07:29 – Pillar 2: Mental Resilience: Expanding Comfort Zone  👥 10:21 – Pillar 3: Social Resilience, Relationships & Belonging 💓 12:35 – Pillar 4: Emotional Resilience, Processing Emotions ⚡ 16:05 – In Crisis: Moving from Resistance to Acceptance 🌬️ 20:25 – Acceptance First, Then Action from a Calm State 📈 22:18 – Taking Healthy Next Steps & Regaining Agency 🔥 23:25 – The Transformation Chain 🌟 26:08 – Seeing the Outcome & Realizing You Got Through 💡 27:05 – Reframing Perspective & Finding the Light 💪 29:19 – Choosing Not to Be Beaten Down Forever 🌿 30:50 – Less Is More: Simplicity, Nature & Pause in Overwhelm 📢 31:52 – Closing Reflections, Courage & Call to Action  💫 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📲 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  💖 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: © Copyright Notice: All content is owned by The Focus Bee. Sharing and embedding links is allowed with proper attribution to our YouTube channel.  

(334) How To Beat Your 9 SaboteursIn this solo podcast episode, we explore ‘Shirzad Chamine’s Positive Intelligence framework’, detailing the “nine saboteurs”: overused strengths that undermine fulfillment and success. Each saboteur, from the Avoider to the Victim, is explained with practical tips for overcoming their influence. This episode emphasizes self-awareness, compassion, and curiosity as essential tools for transformation. ✨ What’s Inside This Episode:🎯 00:00 – Introduction to the Nine Saboteurs & Episode Purpose 🙈 00:02 – The Avoider: Impact of Avoidance & Practicing Self-Honesty 🏃‍♂️ 01:15 – The Restless: Challenges & Cultivating Calm and Introspection 🏆 03:23 – The High Achiever: Self-Worth vs. Achievements & Enjoying the Journey 📏 05:35 – The Perfectionist/Stickler: Analysis Paralysis & Accepting Imperfection 🤝 08:49 – The Pleaser: People-Pleasing vs. Self-Care Balance 🧠 11:53 – The Hyper-Rational: Overvaluing Logic & Listening to Intuition ⚠️ 13:58 – The Hypervigilant: Constant Worry & Focusing on Positive Outcomes 🎮 15:13 – The Controller: Fear of Uncertainty & Practicing Flexibility 😔 18:16 – The Victim: From Powerlessness to Ownership ⚖️ 20:14 – The Judge: Judgment of Self/Others & Cultivating Compassion 🔍 21:19 – Overcoming Saboteurs: Awareness, Curiosity & Transformation ♻️ 25:45 – Relapse & Ongoing Practice with Self-Compassion 📢 27:50 – Conclusion, Call to Action & Listener Engagement  💫 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  💖 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 Info