EP 173 - Remember Who You Are - The Authenticity Struggle with Markus Neukom

🌿 You don’t need to become more — you need to remember who you already are. In this episode of Finding Better, John Suzuki sits down with Markus Neukom — speaker, mentor, and founder of the Institute of CFLI and The Stillness Council. With 20+ years helping leaders, Markus reframes imposter syndrome as a symptom of a deeper “authenticity struggle.” This is not another motivational pep talk — it’s a practical, soulful conversation about how stillness (not silence) reconnects you to your true design so pressure drops and leadership rises. Inside this conversation you’ll learn: Why imposter syndrome is often a symptom, not the root cause. The “authenticity struggle”: what it is and why it’s so common among successful people. How stillness functions as alignment — and how it reveals your next right move. Practical first steps to notice and begin to dissolve the invisible ceilings holding you bank. Why admitting “I don’t know myself” is often the bravest, most effective choice. How soul, heart, gut and brain interact — and how to listen to them more clearly. Markus’s personal story of hitting low points during COVID and the nine-month rebirth that followed. 💡 Key takeaways: Imposter syndrome can be reframed: start by diagnosing the authenticity struggle. The single deliberate decision that starts healing: admit you don’t fully know yourself. Stillness is action aligned — not passive; it’s the clearest route to better choices. Ego and pride often mask as competence — humility and curiosity unlock real strength. Reconnection to soul (and listening practices) accelerates the move from striving → presence. 🔗 Guest / Resources Markus Neukom — Institute of CFLI & The Stillness Council https://www.linkedin.com/in/markusneukom/ 👉 If this episode landed for you — please Like, Subscribe, and Share. Drop a comment: What’s one place you can practice stillness today?