060 Stop Talking About the Life You Want, Start Living It with Rachael Hudson

Send us Fan MailWhat if the biggest barrier to your success as a leader isn’t your workload, your organisation, or even your strategy… but your mindset?In this episode, Jacqueline Stockwell sits down with Rachel Hudson, an NLP coach, clinical hypnotherapist, and mindset specialist, to explore how leaders can break free from limiting beliefs and step into a more empowered way of thinking and leading.Together, they unpack the concept of generative change — moving beyond quick fixes to creating deep, lasting transformation in how you think, feel, and act.For information leaders and data professionals, this conversation is particularly powerful. Whether you're struggling with stakeholder buy-in, feeling overwhelmed by competing priorities, or questioning your impact, Rachel shares practical insights to help you regain control and confidence.In this episode, you’ll learn:The difference between a victim mindset and an empowerment mindsetHow the stories you tell yourself shape your leadership outcomesA simple question that can instantly shift your perspectivePractical tools like the Eisenhower Matrix to manage overwhelmWhy resilience is built through challenge—and how to harness itThis is not about fixing problems temporarily… It’s about creating a new way of thinking that supports long-term success.🎧 Tune in and start living the life you’ve been talking about.🌱 Ready to take this further?If something landed for you in this episode… don’t just leave it here.You don’t need to figure it all out on your own — I’ve created a few simple ways to help you take your next step, at your pace.🟢 — Start where you areIf you’re not quite sure how you’re showing up right now, start here:👉 Thinking with Jaki Scorecard — your Influence Action Plan Use this to get clarity on how you currently show up, where you might be getting stuck, and what your next influence move is. Thinking with Jaki🟡 Build clarity and directionOnce you’ve got that awareness, let’s build a clearer picture of where you are overall:👉 Leadership Through Data EMPOWER Scorecard This will show you where you sit across the EMPOWER framework — your strengths, your gaps, and what to focus on next so you can move forward with confidence. The Leadership Through Data EMPOWER Scorecard🔵 Grow with meIf you’re ready to go deeper and build real momentum:👉 Join the free EMPOWER Masterclass | Leadership Through Data I’ll walk you through the full roadmap and help you see exactly how to step into your influence and leadership — in a way that feels like you.  The EMPOWER Masterclass | Leadership Through Data 🚀 Want to keep building?If you’re ready to take action beyond this episode, here are a couple of ways we can work together:👉 Book Jaki to speak at your next event Bring these conversations into your organisation or community with practical, real-world learning. Public Speaker, Write & Podcaster - Jacqueline Stockwell👉 Join the 21-Day EMPOWER Sprint Build momentum, take action daily, and stop overthinking your next move. https://leadershipthroughdata.com/empower-21/💬 Final thoughtYou don’t need to do everything at once. Just take one next step.And if this episode helped you, I’d love you to share it with someone who needs to hear it too 💛Support the show