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368. Raj Sisodia - Conscious Capitalism - Leading with Purpose and ImpactIn this episode, with Raj Sisodia, co-founder of the conscious capitalism movement, we explore purpose, leadership, healing, self-worth, and why true success comes from evolving yourself, not just your business.  ⏳ 00:00 – Introduction to Raj Sisodia💡 01:00 – What is conscious capitalism🌍 03:00 – Purpose beyond profit🤝 05:00 – Stakeholder value explained👤 07:00 – Conscious leadership mindset⚖️ 09:00 – Four pillars of business🏢 12:00 – Examples of conscious companies🧠 15:00 – Healing leaders framework🔍 18:00 – Choosing your past perspective🙏 21:00 – Gratitude and present awareness🚀 24:00 – Choosing your future path⏳ 27:00 – Slowing down and patience🔥 30:00 – High achievers and self-worth❤️ 33:00 – Importance of self-love🛠️ 36:00 – Healing trauma responsibility✨ 38:00 – Growth through adversity💫 About Raj Sisodia: A founding member of the Conscious Capitalism movement, Raj Sisodia is FEMSA Distinguished University Professor of Conscious Enterprise & Chairman of the Conscious Enterprise Center at Tecnológico de Monterrey. He is Co-Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Conscious Capitalism Inc., and President of Awaken Inc.   Described as an “Intellectual Shaman”, he received an engineering degree from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS, Pilani) and an MBA in Marketing from the Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies in Mumbai after which he earned a Ph.D. in Marketing and Business Policy from Columbia University.  Raj has published sixteen books and over 100 academic articles. His work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Fortune, Financial Times, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, CNBC and many other media outlets.  Where to Follow & Connect with Raj Sisodia: www.rajsisodia.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajendrasisodia/ 💫 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:

367. Michal Bardavid - Becoming a Peacock - Strut Your Way into Self-LoveIn this episode, with Michal Bardavid, dance movement therapist, international journalist, and author, we explore self-worth, inner criticism, emotional healing, vulnerability, and the powerful shifts that help you stop seeking validation externally and start trusting yourself.💫 About Michal Bardavid:Michal Bardavid is a dance movement therapist and international journalist. She has taught Dance Movement Therapy at Boğaziçi University in Istanbul for over 15 years, helping students explore self-expression and resilience through movement. She has reported across Turkey, Central Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, covering politics, economics, and global events, and produced over a dozen human-interest documentaries. Michal is also the founder of the “iamchildproject,” delivering movement workshops to Syrian refugee children in Turkey. Her debut book, Becoming a Peacock, blends personal stories, insights, and encouragement into a guide to self-worth.📲 Where to Follow & Connect with Michal Bardavid:Website:www.michalbardavid.comInstagram: @michalbardavid💫 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.🔖Hashtag:#Founder, #FounderJourney #TheFocusBeeShow

366. A Real World Framework for Leading from the Inside Out In this episode, we dive into the pressure leaders carry behind the scenes. From feeling responsible for everything to tying your identity to success, Dr Natalie Pickering breaks down how to step back, reconnect with your values, and lead without the weight.💫 About Dr. Natalie Pickering: Dr. Natalie Pickering is a psychologist, TEDx speaker, and executive coach who helps people move from performing to becoming. She has worked with hundreds of leaders, teams, and organizations around the world committed to flourishing workplaces and leadership. Her new book, Leading Becomes You: A Real-World Framework for Leading from the Inside Out, guides leaders into the deeper, human work beneath strategy-- helping them shed the stories that drain them, reclaim the values that anchor them, and inhabit leadership in a sustainable, soulful way that is unmistakably their own. 📲 Where to Follow & Connect with Natalie:Website:https://drnataliepickering.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drnataliepickering/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drnataliebecominginstitute/💫 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

365. How to Finish What You StartIn this episode, with Katie Stoddard, high-performance coach and speaker for overthinkers and ADHD business owners, we explore why so many people struggle to finish what they start, the neuroscience behind incomplete projects, and a practical seven-step system to help you follow through with more ease and self-trust.   ⏳ 00:00 – Why finishing feels hard ✨ 00:52 – Meet Katie Stoddard 📉 02:06 – Boredom dip explained 🧬 03:02 – Interest-based brain wiring 🚫 03:50 – Fear of finishing 🏁 04:43 – Macro vs micro finishing 😵 05:52 – Open loops drain energy 🛠️ 06:20 – Seven-step completion system 🗓️ 07:38 – Commit to 30 days 🎵 08:53 – Dopamine boosts motivation 📣 10:13 – Accountability drives action ✂️ 11:04 – Shrink tasks when stuck 🎮 11:41 – Gamify your workflow 🥳 11:55 – Celebrate small wins ⌛ 12:54 – Deadlines create momentum 💪 13:23 – Builds self-trust fast 🔥 14:22 – Try a finish sprint 🙌 15:01 – Complete what matters💫 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.🔍Keywords:Founder, Atlas Bars🔖Hashtag:#Founder, #FounderJourney #TheFocusBeeShow

364. Lynnsey Robinson: Transform Your Subconscious Beliefs Through HypnotherapyIn this episode, with Lynnsey Robinson, certified hypnotherapist and intuitive guide, we explore subconscious beliefs, emotional recovery, boundaries, habit change, and the mindset shifts that help ambitious women step into their highest potential.💫 About Lynsey Robsinson:Lynnsey Robinson is a certified hypnotherapist and intuitive coach who helps individuals unlock their full potential by transforming subconscious beliefs and aligning their mindset with their goals. Through a unique blend of hypnotherapy, behavioral science, spirituality, and manifestation practices, she guides clients to release limiting patterns, build confidence, and step into their highest version of themselves. With over a decade of experience, Lynnsey offers one-on-one coaching, digital programs, and guided hypnosis resources designed to help people reconnect with their inner power, attract abundance, and create meaningful change in their personal and professional lives.📲 Where to Follow & Connect with Lynnsey Robinson:Website:https://lynnseyrobinson.com/ Instagram: @lynnseyrobinsonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LynnseyRobinsonCHt💫 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!

363. Matt Young: From International Footballer to Performance Coach, 17x Ultramarathons!  In this episode, with Matt Young, former professional footballer and now performance coach, we explore topics around mindset, emotions, motivations, mastering challenges... 💫 About Matt Young: Matt has spent more than 15 years studying peak performance of both the mind and body and has been coached by some of the world’s leading coaches. His background includes eight years as a professional footballer, playing alongside full England internationals, Premier League stars, and international managers. In addition to his football career, Matt has pushed his physical limits by completing 17 ultramarathons, including five races of over 100 miles, as well as 18 marathons. 📲 Where to Follow & Connect with Matt Young:  Website: https://www.mattyounglc.com/aboutmatt  Instagram: @mattyounglc – Instagram 💫 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. 

362. How To Stop Analysis Paralysis and Be More DecisiveIn this episode, we dive into how to stop overthinking decisions and become more decisive without waiting for certainty or the “perfect” answer.If you struggle with procrastination, people-pleasing, FOMO, or analysis paralysis, this episode will help you build self-trust and take aligned action ✨ What’s Inside This Episode:⏳ 00:00 – Why Decisions Feel Hard 📊 01:38 – Logic vs Emotion ⏸️ 03:11 – Indecision & Procrastination 🧘 04:03 – Calm the Mind ⚠️ 05:18 – Accept Uncertainty ⚡ 07:27 – Clarity in Minutes 🧪 08:35 – Experimental Mindset 💼 09:26 – Learning From Mistakes 🛑 11:00 – Boundaries & Assertiveness ✨ 14:09 – Trust the Feeling 💫 VIP 1-1 Coaching:Interested in 1-1 Coaching with Katie, fill in this form to get a coaching audit: https://tinyurl.com/VIPCoaching-with-Katie  💫 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: perseverance, grit, momentum🔖Related Hashtags: #overthinking, #overwhelm, #calm 💖 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

361. How to Stop Overthinking & Quiet The MindIn this episode, we dive into stopping overthinking and quieting the mind. ✨ What’s Inside This Episode:⏳ 00:00 – Why We Overthink 📱 00:29 – The Power of a Tech Detox 🔕 01:24 – How Input Amplifies Inner Noise 💛 02:12 – Self-Compassion as a Mental Reset 🗣️ 02:55 – The Self-Criticism Loop 🧘 04:16 – Meditation & Brain Rewiring 👀 05:56 – Zooming Out From Your Thoughts 🌬️ 07:14 – Acceptance, Breathing & Regulation 🎯 07:30 – Mindfulness vs. Meditation 👁️ 08:03 – The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique 🎙️ 09:05 – Vocal Journaling Explained 🚶 09:27 – Processing the Day Out Loud 🔁 10:55 – Breaking Mental Loops 🤝 12:01 – The Power of Neutral Processing 🌿 12:35 – Limiting Input & Increasing Output 🚀 13:03 – Coaching for High-Performing Overthinkers💫 VIP 1-1 Coaching:Interested in 1-1 Coaching with Katie, fill in this form to get a coaching audit: https://tinyurl.com/VIPCoaching-with-Katie  💫 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: perseverance, grit, momentum🔖Related Hashtags: #overthinking, #overwhelm, #calm  💖 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

(360) Charles Gaudet: Escaping the Founder’s Trap through Predictable ProfitsWhat happens when a business grows but everything still depends on the founder? In this episode, excited to be with Charles Gaudet, CEO of Predictable Profits and one of the world’s leading sales and marketing coaches for 7–8 figure founders. Together we unpack the Founder’s Trap, why traditional marketing and sales models are breaking down, how AI is reshaping buyer behaviour faster than most businesses realize, and what founders must do now to build predictable, scalable growth heading into 2026 and beyond.💫 About Charles Gaudet: Charles Gaudet is the author of “The Predictable Profits Playbook: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Dominating Any Market and Staying on Top” (voted #1 Book on Sales & Marketing by Indie Excellence) and host of The Beyond 7-Figures Podcast.The International Business Times called him “The Go-To Business Coach for 7 and 8 Figure Businesses” and perhaps the “busiest sales coach in the US.”GritDaily said Gaudet is: “Regarded in entrepreneurial circles as one of the top coaches for helping entrepreneurs surpass the seven and eight-figure mark.”And Yahoo Finance referred to him as: “The CEO Whisperer.” 📲 Where to Follow & Connect with Charles Gaudet:Website: https://charlesgaudet.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesgaudet/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlesgaudet/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charlesgaudet   💫 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  

(359) What I wish I had known sooner about ADHDIn this episode, we dive into ADHD and the core aspects of ADHD.  ✨ What’s Inside This Episode:⏳ 00:00 – What ADHD Is 🧠 00:39 – Types of ADHD ❌ 01:54 – Common ADHD Myths 🧬 03:03 – Dopamine & ADHD ⚡ 03:27 – ADHD Strengths ⚠️ 04:18 – Core ADHD Symptoms 🧾 04:46 – Forgetfulness & Systems 🎢 05:02 – Impulsivity & Risk 💭 06:05 – Self-Criticism Cycle ❤️ 07:01 – Self-Compassion Shift 🎭 09:20 – Masking Explained 📉 11:59 – Cost of Masking 🌱 13:21 – ADHD Superpowers 🧘 14:10 – Meditation Benefits ⏱️ 15:29 – Structure That Works ⏰ 16:37 – Time Blindness 🔔 18:40 – Alarms & Reminders 📝 20:02 – Practical ADHD Tools 🌿 22:41 – Acceptance & Growth 💫 VIP 1-1 Coaching:Interested in 1-1 Coaching with Katie, fill in this form to get a coaching audit: https://tinyurl.com/VIPCoaching-with-Katie  💫 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

(358) James Oliver: From Zero to Millions, Building Atlas Through Strong Belief. What does it really take to build something meaningful when no one believes in you yet? In this episode, James shares his raw founder journey: from launching Atlas just one week after university, driving Uber to survive, being told he had a 99% chance of failure, to creating a product used by millions. During our conversation, we discuss keeping perspective during dark moments, curiosity as a superpower, and why entrepreneurship is as much a spiritual journey as it is a business one.💫 About James Oliver: James Oliver is the founder of Atlas, a company focused on clean, convenient, high-protein nutrition. He’s passionate about helping others unlock their full potential by fueling their bodies with intention and purpose.📲 Where to Follow & Connect with James Oliver:  Website: https://atlasbars.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesxoliver/💫 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 Entrepreneurship:  🎥 https://youtu.be/foBgs74ZYtA 🎥 https://youtu.be/NUwtPiX3yZo 🎥 https://youtu.be/oH7TmnQx0SU 🎥 https://youtu.be/4TQFN1d7OpI  💖 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! 

(357) The 3 Shifts to Fully Overcome Impostor SyndromeIn this episode, we dive into shifting impostor Syndrome. 💫 VIP 1-1 Coaching:Interested in 1-1 Coaching with Katie, fill in this form to get a coaching audit:  https://tinyurl.com/VIPCoaching-with-Katie💫 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: 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

(356) Self Belief Through Identity, Action, and Alter Ego In this episode, we dive into self-belief, and how to build up self-belief & confidence. ✨ What’s Inside This Episode:⏳ 00:00 – What Self-Belief Really Is (Confidence Explained) 🧠 00:24 – Why Lack of Self-Belief Holds You Back 🎭 01:29 – Imposter Syndrome: Why High Performers Feel It 🔥 01:55 – Using Self-Doubt as Fuel for Growth 🚫 02:33 – Feeling “Unworthy” and How It Stops Action 🏗️ 05:06 – Why Confidence Comes From Action (Not Affirmations) 📊 05:18 – Building Self-Belief Through Proof & Repetition 🎭 07:39 – Future Self & Alter Ego Confidence Hack 🧾 08:45 – Tracking Wins to Overcome Self-Doubt 🧱 10:43 – Confidence Is Built One Action at a Time 🔁 11:04 – How Self-Belief Spreads Across Life Areas ⚖️ 14:40 – Confidence vs. Arrogance: The Balance 🌱 17:49 – Final Framework to Build Unshakable Self-Belief 💫 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   💖 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

(355) You Get What You Tolerate: Create New StandardsIn this episode, we dive into leveling up through creating new standards. ✨ What’s Inside This Episode:⏳ 00:00 – You Get What You Tolerate (Life Standards Explained) 🔍 00:31 – Why We Settle and Become Complacent ⚠️ 01:17 – How Low Standards Shape Your Results 🪤 02:50 – Complaining Without Action = Tolerance 🔥 04:12 – The Moment Change Actually Begins 📐 05:02 – What Raising Your Standards Really Means ⚠️ 06:41 – Why Changing Too Much Too Fast Fails 🎯 07:07 – One Area at a Time (Keystone Habit Rule) 🔑 08:23 – Habits That Upgrade Multiple Life Areas 📚 09:54 – Designing Standards Based on Your Future Self ⚖️ 11:35 – Gratitude vs. Complacency (Critical Balance) 🧱 15:01 – How New Standards Change Identity & Results 🌟 17:48 – Stop Tolerating, Start Designing Your Life💫 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  💖 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

(354) Vijay Rajendran: Transformation from Founder to CEOVijay Rajendran, supports founders to go from founder to CEO. In this episode, we dive into the bottlenecks of being a founder, how to develop strategic clarity, and the traits needed to succeed as a founder. 💫 About Vijay Rajendran: Vijay Rajendran is an innovative leader and technology investor with a history of advising global companies, coaching startups, developing new markets, and creating innovative products and services. Vijay is creating and investing in new ventures at gAI Ventures, a venture builder that transforms traditional industries with vertical AI. He has led portfolio value at 500 Global, a venture capital firm with $2.7 billion under management that invests early in founders building fast-growing technology companies. 📲 Where to Follow & Connect with Vijay Rajendran: Website: https://www.mystartupsystem.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vijayarajendran/ Medium: https://medium.com/@varajendran   💫 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 

(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

(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

(333) The Real Power of Letting Go In this episode, we explore the transformative practice of “letting go,” inspired by David Hawkins’ book “Letting Go”. We explain how unprocessed emotions accumulate as energy in the body, impacting well-being, and share a simple technique for noticing, accepting, and releasing emotions as physical sensations. We highlight the emotional and physical benefits of this practice, reference similar teachings by Michael Singer.  CHAPTERS🎙️ 00:01 – Introduction to Letting Go & David Hawkins’ Book 🌀 01:14 – Common Emotional Coping Mechanisms: Suppression, Repression, Expression, Avoidance 👁️ 02:18 – Step 1: Noticing Physical Sensations of Emotion 🪷 03:22 – Step 2: Staying with the Sensations without Labeling 🌬️ 04:14 – Step 3: Allowing the Natural Release & Possible Reactions ✨ 05:12 – Physical and Emotional Aftereffects of Letting Go 🌿 06:08 – Integrating Letting Go into Daily Life & Michael Singer’s Perspective 📚 07:10 – Deeper Dive into Emotions & the Book’s Approach 🔍 08:06 – Societal Conditioning and Why We Suppress Emotions 🌟 09:06 – Transformation, Listener Engagement & Reflections 🎧 10:01 – Outro, Podcast Info & Gratitude 💫 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 embeddin

(332) Why Motivation AND Discipline are not enough: Thought – Action Diffusion TheoryIn this episode, I share how to use thought-action diffusion to boost motivation✨ What’s Inside This Episode:🎙️ 00:01 – Introduction to Motivation & Episode Overview ⚖️ 01:00 – The Pain-Pleasure Principle & Intrinsic Motivation 🔄 02:03 – Momentum and Motivation Fluctuations 💪 03:02 – Limits of Self-Discipline 🧠 04:03 – Introducing Thought-Action Diffusion 🔍 05:15 – How Thought-Action Diffusion Works 🚀 06:17 – Overcoming Resistance & Visualization Technique 🌟 08:16 – Practical Strategies: Visualization & Role Models 🌀 10:17 – Detaching from Thoughts & Emotions 🌍 11:15 – Applying Thought-Action Diffusion Broadly 💭 12:04 – The Source of Thoughts & Their Impact ✅ 13:07 – Summary of Thought-Action Diffusion Benefits 📈 14:05 – Building Momentum & Habit Formation 🏋️ 15:05 – Personal Example: Exercise Routine 🎭 15:56 – The “Fake It Till You Make It” Approach ⚖️ 16:49 – Finding Middle Ground for Sustainable Progress 📢 18:04 – Conclusion & 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  

(328) Aslak De Silva: The Blackbelt in Leadership for CEOs In this podcast episode, a seasoned business leader and martial arts practitioner shares how principles from martial arts—such as discipline, presence, and resilience—translate into effective leadership. Through personal stories, he discusses the importance of clear goal-setting, consistent routines, and managing stress. The conversation explores the value of psychological safety, social support, and mental preparation in both business and life. The episode also introduces his upcoming book, Black Belt Leadership, offering practical lessons for leaders. Listeners are encouraged to cultivate self-awareness, steady effort, and positivity on their own leadership journeys.  ✨ What’s Inside This Episode:🎯 00:00:00 – Struggles with goal setting highlight the need for clarity and strong social support.🥋 00:00:48 – Martial arts teaches discipline, resilience, and consistency—key leadership traits.⚖️ 00:01:58 – Defining goals and communicating clearly is essential for balanced leadership.🛤️ 00:03:42 – Discipline beats motivation, just like the “20 mile march” ensures steady progress.🌅 00:06:02 – Morning routines and self-checks build daily discipline and readiness.🏃‍♂️ 00:09:14 – Physical exercise fuels mental clarity and evening rituals support recovery.🧘 00:11:25 – Meditation fosters presence and groundedness across personal and professional life.🔕 00:14:08 – Reducing multitasking and recognizing distractions helps reclaim focus.🤝 00:16:35 – Presence in leadership builds trust, safety, and high-performing teams.🔥 00:19:20 – CEOs handle stress through connection, support, and mental resilience.💪 00:23:33 – Martial arts mindset helps endure stress and adapt in tough moments.📘 00:25:08 – Sneak peek of Black Belt Leadership with real-life stories and structure.🌟 00:26:52 – Personal stories inspire continued growth and enjoyment of the journey.  💫 About Aslak De Silva:With more than 15 years of leadership experience in sales, marketing, and customer experience, Aslak is passionate about creating value for clients, partners, and stakeholders. A dedicated martial artist, he brings the principles of life-long learning and coaching to his leadership approach. He is also a Forbes Business Council Member, a keynote speaker, and co-author of the #1 bestseller Winner's Mindset.  📲   Where to Follow & Connect with David:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aslakdesilva  💫 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 B

(330) The Productivity Illusion: The ONE thing missing from all productivity adviceIn this episode, I share the one productivity aspect that is always missing in all productivity content. ✨ What’s Inside This Episode:🎭 00:02 – The Illusion of Productivity 🧩 01:05 – The Missing Piece: The 'What' 🔁 02:09 – No Magic Formula: Trial and Error 🎯 03:04 – The Challenge of Choosing Tasks ⏳ 03:57 – Urgency vs. Importance 📊 04:51 – Tracking and Reviewing Deep Work 🗓️ 05:50 – Monthly and Weekly Reviews 🕳️ 07:11 – Blind Spots of Productivity🚫 08:13 – The Productivity Illusion 🧭 09:03 – Aligning Tasks with Vision 🛠️ 10:09 – How to Make Productivity Tools Effective 📢 11:02 – Closing and 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. 🔍Keywords:  🔖Hashtag:   

(329) The Greatest Hack to Just Start When You Are Feeling Stuck!In this episode, I share the greatest hack for getting started when you are feeling stuck, so that you can gain that momentum to kick off any project you have meaning to do for years! ✨ What’s Inside This Episode:🌀 00:00 - Feeling Stuck and Common Advice 🧱 01:04 - Chronic Suffering and Inaction 🔥 02:23 - Turning Chronic Pain into Motivation 🔮 03:40 - The Five-Year Visualization Hack ⚖️ 04:58 - Balancing Pain and Gain 💥 06:12 - Pain as the Stronger Motivator 🛑 07:21 - Stop Numbing, Start Feeling 💗 08:20 - Forgiveness and Moving Forward 📢 09:23 - Closing and 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 channel. 

(328) Business Success is 80% Psychology - Here's WhyIn this episode, we explore the powerful link between personal psychology and business success. Emphasizing that mindset and self-awareness outweigh strategies, we look at personal stories and client examples to illustrate how beliefs, emotions, and leadership behaviours shape business outcomes. ✨ What’s Inside This Episode:🧠 00:00 - The Psychology of Success vs. Strategy 🪞 01:18 - Self-Reflection and Leadership Patterns 👥 02:21 - Team Dynamics as a Mirror 🔁 03:13 - External Circumstances vs. Internal Patterns 💼 04:11 - Business as a Reflection of Inner State 🧩 05:16 - How Thoughts Create Reality 🔍 06:12 - The Power of Expectation and Perception 🎯 07:30 - Priming and Filtering Experiences 📊 08:35 - Impact of Expectations on Business Outcomes 🔓 09:41 - Shifting Beliefs to Change Results 🌅 10:46 - Visualization and Backward Analysis 💬 11:59 - Emotions, Actions, and Results 🧘 12:57 - Awareness and the Limits of Control ❤️‍🔥 13:56 - The Challenge and Value of Inner Work 🌱 15:01 - Self-Compassion and Sustainable Growth 📩 16:01 - Invitation to Connect and Closing💫 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. 

(327) David Price: Transformation from Drug Addict to MillionaireIn this episode, David Price, the CEO and Founder of The Price Group - one of the fastest-growing agencies in the insurance industry shares his inspiring journey from struggling insurance agent to successful entrepreneur. They discuss the challenges of building a business, the importance of patience, and overcoming limiting beliefs. ✨ What’s Inside This Episode:🧠 00:10 - Introduction and Early Beliefs⏳ 01:42 - The Importance of Patience🔥 03:00 - Entrepreneurial Mindset and Drive💪 06:22 - Parallels Between Addiction Recovery and Business Success🤝 08:50 - Core Principles: Honesty and Helping Others💸 10:12 - Unexpected Lessons and Money Mindset Shifts🚀 12:58 - Paradigm Shifts in Leadership and Team Building💖 15:47 - The True Wealth of Relationships📈 16:30 - Core Principles for New Entrepreneurs🧱 20:22 - Beliefs and Mindsets That Hold People Back🎯 23:46 - Focusing on Activity Over Outcomes⚖️ 25:23 - Balancing Goals, Activities, and Progress🌿 26:43 - Managing Stress and Preventing Burnout🎁 30:53 - Final Advice: Patience and Enjoying the Process  💫 About David Price:David Price is the CEO and Founder of The Price Group - one of the fastest-growing agencies in the insurance industry. He entered the industry in 2018 with a strong focus on Final Expense Life Insurance. David became the fastest millionaire in the industry depositing over a million dollars in his bank account within 36 months of getting his insurance license and making over 1 million a year in his 4th full year as a licensed agent. 📲   Where to Follow & Connect with David:Instagram: @davidpriceofficialTikTok: @davidpriceofficialFacebook: David PriceSnapchat: @davids_life365Twitter/X: @IAMDavidPriceLinkedIn: David PriceWebsite: tpglife.comYouTube: @DavidPriceOfficial  💫 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 

 (326) The 3 Key Ways for Great Energy Flow in Your Business In this episode of The Focus Bee Show, we explore the importance of energy flow in business for entrepreneurs and founders. We cover three key pillars: Energy Management, Coherence and Alignment.✨ What’s Inside This Episode:⚡ 00:00 - Energy Flow in Business: Why It Matters 🏛️ 01:17 - The 3 Core Pillars: Energy, Coherence, Alignment 💥 01:17 - Pillar 1: Managing Personal Energy ⏰ 01:17 - Time vs. Energy Management 🛌 02:26 - Practical Tips: Sleep, Nutrition & Environment 🔋 03:26 - Identifying Energy Drains & Fuels 📊 05:49 - Monitoring & Calibrating Energy Levels 🧭 06:45 - Pillar 2: Coherence Through Integrity & Honesty 🗣️ 08:03 - Restoring Coherence with Radical Honesty 🧩 09:07 - Pillar 3: Aligning Values, Actions & Purpose 🚫 10:10 - Misalignment Blocks Energy: Real Examples 🧱 11:24 - Recap: The 3 Pillars of Energy Flow 📣 11:24 - Final Words & 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 world wide. 🌐 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. 🔍Keywords:  🔖Hashtag:   

(325) How To Totally Quiet the Inner Chatter In Your MindIn this episode of The Focus Bee Show, we explore practical strategies for calming inner chatter and managing incessant thinking. Drawing on insights from "That Little Voice in Your Head," "Chatter," and "The Untethered Soul," the episode is organised into four categories: mental, physical, spiritual, and environmental tools. We share personal experiences and actionable advice, including mindfulness, exercise, meditation, and creating supportive environments, all aimed at helping you to reduce mental noise and improve overall well-being. ✨ What’s Inside This Episode:⏳ 00:00 - Calming Inner Chatter: The 4 Tool Categories 🧠 01:22 - Mental Tools: Naming, Distancing, Brainwaves ⚖️ 02:34 - Relaxation vs. Flow: Choosing Brain States 🚫 04:45 - Limits of Mental Tools Alone 🧘 05:50 - Meditation & Mindfulness as Spiritual Tools 🕊️ 06:50 - Long-Term Benefits of Meditation 👃 07:47 - Sensory Awareness to Ground the Mind 🎯 08:54 - Staying Present & Reducing Stimulation 📵 10:02 - Overstimulation Fuels Mental Noise 💪 11:10 - Physical Tools: Sleep, Diet, and Exercise 🩺 12:00 - Well-being Check: Lifestyle & Social Health 🧩 12:54 - Mental Engagement to Curb Overthinking 🥗 13:55 - Diet’s Role in Calming Inner Noise 🏃 14:54 - Movement & Breathing to Reduce Anxiety 🌬️ 15:59 - Nasal Breathing for Relaxation 🌿 16:59 - Environmental Tools: Nature’s Calm 🍃 18:03 - Nature’s Proven Impact on Stress 🗣️ 19:07 - Conversations & Support Without Spiralling 📚 20:01 - Final Recap & Practical Tips 🎙️ 20:58 - Closing Thoughts & Listener Invitation 💫 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 world wide. 🌐 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!📜 Important Infor

(324) The #1 Secret of Millionaires – The 5 P Framework In this episode of The Focus Bee Show, we share the number one secret that all business success needs.  Whether you're a busy entrepreneur, executive, or simply overwhelmed by daily demands, this practical reflection time will support you to grow and scale your business more effectively.  ✨ What’s Inside This Episode:⏳00:00- Bill Gates' Think Weeks 😎 01:25 - Introducing Think Days 💫 02:29 – Sahil Bloom’s insights🎯 03:28 – The Five P's Framework 🌱 04:31 - Purpose: Core Values and Vision 💨 05:37 - Plans: Setting Goals 📋 06:35 - Processes: Evaluating Frameworks 🕺 08:48 - Priorities: Managing Tasks 🔥 10:03 - POP: Quick Actions for Momentum  💫 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 world wide. 🌐 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

(323) How To Align Your Business with Your Values and Purpose In this episode of The Focus Bee Show, we share effective methods to align your business with your core priorities, values, mission and purpose. Whether you're a busy entrepreneur, executive, or simply overwhelmed by daily demands, these practical tools and reflections will help you shift from chaos to alignment in your business. ✨ What’s Inside This Episode:⏳ 00:00 – Intro: Defining alignment in your business❌ 01:01 – Misalignment: Mismatches in alignment with the team and business😎 02:05 – Values: Uncovering core values🎯 03:13 – Purpose, Vision & Values 🕺 03:20 – Purpose: Clarity and deep dive into Purpose💫 04:20 – Vision: Overview and vision in your business🧘 05:22 – Values: Personal values exploration🌱 06:28 - Setting Company Values 💨 07:31 – Audit: Creating an audit for alignment 🔥 08:32 – Action: Taking action to create more alignment📋 09:50 – Summary of steps 💫 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 world wide. 🌐 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

(322) The Upper Limit Problem: Breakthrough the Ceiling of Happiness In this podcast episode, we explore the concept of breaking through one's "ceiling of happiness," inspired by Gay Hendricks' book "The Big Leap." The discussion focuses on the "upper limit problem" (ULP), which refers to internal limits on our happiness. We outline four core beliefs that hinder joy and success: feeling fundamentally flawed, fear of disloyalty, associating success with burden, and fear of outshining others. The episode offers strategies like grounding activities and practicing gratitude to overcome these limitations and increase one's capacity for happiness. SUBSCRIBE▶️ Subscribe to the channel: YouTube.com/@thefocusbee🎤 Subscribe to the podcast → https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/  CHAPTERS00:00:00:  Introduction to Happiness Ceiling 00:01:07: Inner Thermostat Explained 00:02:12: Upper Limit Problem 00:03:41: Core Belief: Feeling Flawed 00:04:49: Core Belief: Disloyalty to Others 00:05:49: Core Belief: Success Equals Burden 00:07:06: Core Belief: Fear of Outshining 00:08:07: Strategies to Overcome ULP 00:09:14: Grounding Techniques 00:11:34: Practicing Gratitude 00:12:42: Conclusion and Call to Action  RESOURCES📕 BOOK ‘The Big Leap’, Gay Hendricks COURSES🧠 Master Performance → https://fifteenseconds.com/seasons/master-performance 🎯Free Focus Guide → https://tinyurl.com/GuideFocus CONNECT📕 BOOK ‘The Magic of Focus’ → https://tinyurl.com/TheMagicOfFocus💌 FRIDAY FOCUS, weekly magic → https://thefocusbee.kit.com/ ✨ LINKTREE → https://linktr.ee/thefocusbee  🎤 PODCAST → https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/📝 BLOG →  https://thefocusbee.substack.com/🌟 LINKEDIN → https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart/ABOUT  💫 Hi, I’m Katie – engineer turned entrepreneur, and founder of ‘The Focus Bee’. I am award-winning, high-performance coach, speaker and trainer, and support high achievers – entrepreneurs, founders, CEOs and executives, to have focus & clarity so they can thrive in business & life. 🔥 My mission is to empower you to lead with Alignment & Purpose & Joy so that you can Connect with the Magic & Thrive!  

In this podcast episode, I explore the theme of productivity, advocating for a shift from a mindset of hardship to one of ease. Drawing from my personal experiences and studies, including a NASA study showing a 35% productivity boost from 30-minute naps, I emphasize the benefits of incorporating breaks and play into the workday. The episode challenges societal beliefs that equate hard work with value, suggesting that a playful, relaxed approach can enhance creativity and enjoyment. Let’s explore how to reframe your relationship with work and outcomes for greater fulfillment and productivity. SUBSCRIBE▶️ Subscribe to the channel: YouTube.com/@thefocusbee🎤 Subscribe to the podcast → https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/  CHAPTERS00:00:00: Shifting from Hard to Easy 00:00:30: The NASA Napping Study 00:01:17: The Role of the Nervous System 00:02:34: Understanding Play 00:03:47: Societal Beliefs About Hard Work 00:05:28: Reframing Work as Easy 00:06:31: The Badge of Honor 00:07:43: The Journey of Entrepreneurs 00:09:02: Cultivating Playfulness 00:10:11: Challenging the Hustle Mindset 00:11:24: Perspective on Success  RESOURCES📕 BOOK ‘Feel Good Productivity’, Ali Abdaal 📕 BOOK ‘The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership’  COURSES🧠 Master Performance → https://fifteenseconds.com/seasons/master-performance 🎯Free Focus Guide → https://tinyurl.com/GuideFocus CONNECT📕 BOOK ‘The Magic of Focus’ → https://tinyurl.com/TheMagicOfFocus💌 FRIDAY FOCUS, weekly magic → https://thefocusbee.kit.com/ ✨ LINKTREE → https://linktr.ee/thefocusbee  🎤 PODCAST → https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/📝 BLOG →  https://thefocusbee.substack.com/🌟 LINKEDIN → https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart/ABOUT  💫 Hi, I’m Katie – engineer turned entrepreneur, and founder of ‘The Focus Bee’. I am award-winning, high-performance coach, speaker and trainer, and support high achievers – entrepreneurs, founders, CEOs and executives, to have focus & clarity so they can thrive in business & life. 🔥 My mission is to empower you to lead with Alignment & Purpose & Joy so that you can Connect with the Magic & Thrive!

(320) Morning Routine: Set Your Day Up for Success!  In this episode, we explore how to craft your ideal morning routine to enhance your performance and set a positive tone for the day. We break down the essential elements that can help you start your day with clarity, focus, and energy. SUBSCRIBE▶️ Subscribe to the channel: YouTube.com/@thefocusbee🎤 Subscribe to the podcast → https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/  CHAPTERS00:00:00 - Introduction to the importance of a morning routine00:01:11 - Element 1: Silence and Meditation00:02:13 - Element 2: Movement and Exercise00:03:11 - Element 3: Cold Showers00:04:14 - The benefits of cold showers and alternatives00:05:15 - Optional: Creativity through Reading or Morning Pages00:06:21 - Element 4: Planning Your Day00:07:27 - Creating an abridged version of your routine00:08:35 - Personalizing your morning routine00:09:28 - Call to action and closing remarksRESOURCESThe Artist Way, Julia CameronCOURSES🧠 Master Performance → https://fifteenseconds.com/seasons/master-performance 🎯Free Focus Guide → https://tinyurl.com/GuideFocus CONNECT📕 BOOK ‘The Magic of Focus’ → https://tinyurl.com/TheMagicOfFocus💌 FRIDAY FOCUS, weekly magic → https://thefocusbee.kit.com/ ✨ LINKTREE → https://linktr.ee/thefocusbee  🎤 PODCAST → https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/📝 BLOG →  https://thefocusbee.substack.com/🌟 LINKEDIN → https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart/ABOUT  💫 Hi, I’m Katie – engineer turned entrepreneur, and founder of ‘The Focus Bee’. I am award-winning, high-performance coach, speaker and trainer, and support high achievers – entrepreneurs, founders, CEOs and executives, to have focus & clarity so they can thrive in business & life. 🔥 My mission is to empower you to lead with Alignment & Purpose & Joy so that you can Connect with the Magic & Thrive!

(319) Dana L Cox: Take Resilience To The Next LevelIn this episode, we explore the concept of radical resets and resilience with our guest, Dana. We discuss the importance of feeling our emotions, reframing our relationship with failure, and the power of community support in overcoming challenges. Join us as we uncover practical steps to pivot in life and business while staying true to ourselves.SUBSCRIBE▶️ Subscribe to the channel: YouTube.com/@thefocusbee 🎤 Subscribe to the podcast → https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/  CHAPTERS00:21 – 01:47: Understanding Radical Reset 01:47 – 02:33: The Importance of Feeling Emotions 02:33 – 04:24: Steps to Radical Reset 04:24 – 05:31: Learning to Pivot 05:31 – 07:36: Reframing Failure 07:36 - 10:58 - Supporting Entrepreneurs with Fear of Failure 10:58 – 12:39 - The Connection Between Body and Emotions 12:39 – 18:50 - Defining Personal Success 18:50 – 22:34 - Healthy vs. Toxic Resilience 22:34 – 36:36 The Power of Community Support 36:36 - Final Thoughts COURSES🧠 Master Performance → https://fifteenseconds.com/seasons/master-performance 🎯Free Focus Guide → https://tinyurl.com/GuideFocus CONNECT📕 BOOK ‘The Magic of Focus’ → https://tinyurl.com/TheMagicOfFocus💌 FRIDAY FOCUS, weekly magic → https://thefocusbee.kit.com/ ✨ LINKTREE → https://linktr.ee/thefocusbee  🎤 PODCAST → https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/📝 BLOG →  https://thefocusbee.substack.com/🌟 LINKEDIN → https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart/ ABOUT Dana L Cox:Dana’s mission is to shake up the world of coaching, consulting, training, and speaking by creating thriving communities and individuals. As an author and business consultant with over two decades of experience in senior leadership, her work has driven measurable growth and sustainable transformation.  CONNECT WITH Guest:🌟 LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danalcox/ 🌟 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dana.browncox 🌟 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danabrowncox/ ABOUT  The Show💫 Hi, I’m Katie – engineer turned entrepreneur, and founder of ‘The Focus Bee’. I am award-winning, high-performance coach, speaker and trainer, and support high achievers – entrepreneurs, founders, CEOs and executives, to have focus & clarity so they can thrive in business & life. 🔥 My mission is to empower you to lead with Alignment & Purpose & Joy so that you can Connect with the Magic & Thrive!