Life In Process Podcast

Ever feel like you're managing spreadsheets instead of people?In this episode of The Calm and Confident Leader, host Jason Stonehouse sits down with Chris Hallberg, ranked #9 on Inc. Magazine’s Top 50 Leadership & Management Experts (just ahead of Simon Sinek) and a coach who’s helped over 100 teams win “Best Places to Work” honors.Chris brings the heat with battle-tested wisdom, zero fluff, and the kind of candor leaders actually crave. From breaking the cycle of “ghost accountability” to handling breakdowns without blame, this episode is packed with practical tools for leaders who want results without losing their people or themselves.If you're tired of leadership theory that only works in a vacuum, this one’s for you.Mentioned in the episode:bizsgt.com - Chris’s leadership coaching and consultinggoexpand.com - Free trial of his AI-powered leadership platformtotalpackageplaybook.com - A free tool for leading from the inside outjasonstonehouse.com - Coaching, resources, and connection with JasonI

What if the secret to winning at work and in life isn’t looking stronger but becoming more real?In this episode of The Calm & Confident Leader Podcast, host Jason Stonehouse sits down with Dennis Edwards, author of Humility Illuminated, to explore why humility might be the most overlooked leadership superpower. We tackle the tough questions leaders are actually wrestling with:Can humility thrive in a culture that rewards competition and self-promotion?How do you champion your team without sabotaging your own career?What’s the difference between being a humble leader and being a pushover?How do we start listening to the voices we have been trained to ignore?Dennis brings more than 30 years of experience leading in demanding environments, from planting churches in Brooklyn to serving as dean at North Park Seminary. He shows how humility is not weakness but strength that multiplies. This conversation will challenge how you think about success and give you practical steps you can take this week to lead with h

Ever catch yourself being one person in the boardroom and someone completely different at home? You're not alone, and it's slowly killing your leadership.In this episode of The Calm and Confident Leader, host Jason Stonehouse sits down with Jason Jensen, Vice President of Spiritual Foundations for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and author of the new book "Formed to Lead," to tackle the dangerous split many leaders experience between their public persona and private reality.Jensen reveals why the pressure to perform creates two different people, the early warning signs that you're living divided, and practical steps to bring your being, becoming, and calling back into alignment. This isn't about becoming perfect. It's about becoming whole.You'll discover why tender humility and bold faith actually need each other, how to ask the scary questions that unlock growth, and when it might be time to get some professional help for your inner world.If you've ever felt like you&#

Ever feel like you are supposed to grow as a leader but have no idea what that actually means for your emotional life? In this episode of The Calm and Confident Leader, host Jason Stonehouse talks with Matthew Stafford about the role emotions play in leadership growth. They explore how self-awareness shapes decisions, how to balance confidence with humility, and why true growth is more about consistency than perfection. Matthew shares personal stories, practical examples, and ways to handle tough conversations while staying emotionally connected.Links mentioned in this episode:JasonStonehouse.com – connect with Jason for leadership coaching and resourcesBuildGrowScale.com – resources and strategies for scaling your businessIf you found this episode helpful, please like, share, and subscribe so more leaders can grow with us.

Are you accidentally training yourself to be fragile?We live in a world designed for comfort and predictability, but retired Navy SEAL Commander Rich Diviney says this culture of convenience is creating a hidden vulnerability. We're losing our ability to handle uncertainty. In this episode, host Jason Stonehouse explores why your comfort zone might be your biggest weakness and how to turn uncertainty from your enemy into your advantage.Rich Diviney is a retired Navy SEAL Commander and bestselling author who spent over 20 years in the military completing 13 overseas deployments. He was in charge of SEAL selection and training, created the first-ever MIND Gym to help special operators perform under extreme stress, and has since worked with organizations like American Airlines, the San Francisco 49ers, and Deloitte on leadership and performance.You'll discover the difference between peak performance and optimal performance, why anxiety is always fiction, and Rich's powerful "moving horizons"

What if your gut is getting it all wrong?We’ve been told to trust our instincts, think positively, and overanalyze every move. But what if those habits are actually sabotaging your leadership?In this episode of The Calm and Confident Leader, host Jason Stonehouse sits down with elite mindset coach Gary Chupik to uncover the truth about fake confidence, the danger of positivity without preparation, and how overthinking keeps you stuck. You’ll learn the two real ways to build lasting confidence, and why most leaders are doing it backwards.Want to grow your confidence the right way?Take Gary’s Elite Mindset Assessment for free at EliteMindsetAssessment.com with code: ELITE100Learn more about Gary’s live event at OneDayElevate.comFollow him on Instagram: @EliteMindset (look for the blue dot)If this episode challenged or helped you, like, share, and subscribe and let someone else grow because of you.

Why do smart leaders keep getting stuck in the same patterns, even when they know better?In this episode, Jason Stonehouse sits down with Dr. Sharon Spano to explore what’s really going on beneath the surface. It's more than just mindset. We're talking invisible patterns, hidden trauma, and what Sharon calls meta-awareness: the ability to notice what’s actually driving you in the moment, not just after the fact.You’ll learn:Why self-awareness alone doesn’t lead to changeHow success can be fueled by unresolved traumaWhat “mapping” your patterns looks like and why it mattersHow your relationship with time and money might be sabotaging youSimple steps to start spotting and shifting your own leadership defaultsIf you've ever thought, “Why do I keep doing this?” or “Why isn’t this working anymore?” this conversation is your next move.Grab Sharon’s free tool for Calm and Confident Leader listeners at sharonspano.com/calm&confidentleaderCheck out Jason's resources, including lots of free tools:ww

What if your leadership training is sabotaging your future?The skills that got you promoted might be the exact things keeping you stuck. In this game-changing conversation, leadership expert Todd Bolsinger reveals why our best instincts often backfire and what it actually takes to lead transformation instead of just managing change. Todd drops serious truth bombs about why the three hardest words for any leader aren't "I love you" but "I don't know," and how Google discovered that psychological safety beats expertise every time. You'll learn the Lewis and Clark leadership lesson about dropping your "canoes," why people resist loss (not change), and how to move from being the expert to becoming the learner your organization actually needs.Todd Bolsinger is the founder of AE Sloan Leadership and author of Canoeing the Mountains and the Practicing Change series. Check out his work at AESloanLeadership.com and find more leadership resources at JasonStonehouse.com. This ep

Is your church really stuck, or are you just seeing things the wrong way?In this solo episode of The Calm and Confident Leader, Jason Stonehouse gets honest with church leaders. No guests. No fluff. Just a straight-talking, hope-filled challenge to rethink how we lead the local church.Now, let’s address the obvious. This episode is specifically for church leaders. If you're a pastor, staff member, elder, or part of a church that's trying to figure out what's next, you need this.Jason draws from over 30 years of pastoral ministry (and way too many awkward staff meetings) to explain why what feels like “stuck” might actually be misdiagnosed. From nostalgic glasses to complexity confusion to leadership fatigue, he unpacks the lenses that distort our view and how to swap them out for clarity, presence, and purpose.Visit www.jasonstonehouse.com for coaching resources and tools to lead with greater confidence and calm.If this episode helps you, don’t keep it to yourself. Subscribe, leave a review, and s

Busy Work TrapEver notice how your hardest-working people seem to accomplish the least? Host Jason Stonehouse sits down with Michelle Niemeyer, former burned-out attorney turned productivity expert, to expose why busyness has become the enemy of real progress. Michelle reveals her "Art of Bending Time" framework and explains why work-life balance is a dangerous myth that's keeping your best people exhausted and underperforming.In this episode, you'll discover the difference between someone who's genuinely swamped versus someone addicted to being busy, how to use Michelle's SWORD technique to cut through meaningless tasks, and why clarity beats hustle every time. Michelle shares practical tools for both personal breakthrough and team alignment, including her proven method for helping high performers connect their purpose with your company's mission.Whether you're leading a team that's spinning their wheels or finding yourself trapped in endless busy work, this conversation

The strongest men in history never fought alone, yet somehow we bought into the lie that real masculinity means going it solo.Join Jason Stonehouse on The Calm and Confident Leader podcast as he sits down with Frank Schwartz, CEO of F3 Nation, to expose the dangerous myth of the "lone wolf" that's leaving successful men secretly miserable.What you'll discover in this episode:Why outwardly successful men are struggling with internal emptiness and the "sad clown syndrome"How our comfort-obsessed culture has weaponized independence against menThe three pillars of authentic brotherhood: Fitness, Fellowship, and FaithWhy "self-care" might actually be sabotaging your growth as a leaderThe surprising activities that build real brotherhood (hint: it's not what you think)How to overcome the limiting belief that asking for help makes you weakThe power of "completely stupid and utterly pointless" challenges in forging unbreakable bondsOne simple action step to start br

What if your greatest leadership strengths are actually your deepest blind spots?In this episode of The Calm and Confident Leader, host Jason Stonehouse sits down with lawyer turned counselor, author, and leadership coach Dave Wiedis, founder of Serving Leaders Ministries and author of The Spiritually Healthy Leader: Finding Freedom from Self-Sabotage. Together, they explore the unconscious commitments we make early in life that quietly drive our decisions, derail our relationships, and sabotage even our best leadership efforts.If you're leading well on the outside but feeling stuck, exhausted, or disconnected on the inside, this conversation will help you uncover what's really going on beneath the surface. Because true calm and confidence start from the inside out.You'll learn why self-awareness is essential for healthy leadership, how to identify the emotional patterns that shape your decisions, and one powerful place to start if you're ready to grow.To contact Dave, visit www.servingleaders.org or email hi

What does it take to lead yourself before you can lead others? An Olympic gold medalist reveals the game-changing mindset that transformed him from champion athlete to world-class leader.Join host Jason Stonehouse as he sits down with Brandon Slay, Olympic gold medalist in freestyle wrestling from the 2000 Sydney Olympics and newly appointed Executive Director of Sports Life Wrestling. In this powerful conversation, Brandon breaks down the five transformational principles from Mark Miller's "The Heart of Leadership" that he's implemented in elite athletics, team building, parenting four kids, and developing future leaders.You'll discover why the toughest opponent you'll ever face isn't on the mat or in the boardroom but in the mirror. Brandon shares raw insights about moving from victim mentality to ownership thinking, why "it starts with me" became his life motto, and how authentic leadership requires the courage to be vulnerable with your failures. Whether you're

What if the very thing that got you to the top of your organization is actually keeping you from the relationships that could make you truly unshakeable as a leader? On today's episode of The Calm and Confident Leader Podcast, host Jason Stonehouse dives into a fascinating paradox with Dr. Erin Moniz, author of the groundbreaking book 'Knowing and Being Known.' The most successful executives often struggle with the most basic human need - genuine connection. They're exploring how vulnerability isn't weakness but currency, how your existing business skills can actually create deeper relationships, and why the loneliness at the top might be revealing something crucial about leadership that nobody talks about. Erin shares practical insights on how leaders can apply the same strategic tools they use professionally to build the intimate relationships that don't just make life meaningful - they make you a more resilient leader. You can learn more about Erin's work at erinfmoniz.com.

What if the very thing you think is driving your success is actually destroying everything that matters most?Most leaders get trapped in the lie that success requires sacrifice. They think that to win at work, you have to lose at home. But what if there's a better way?On this episode of the Calm and Confident Leader, host Jason Stonehouse interviews Jimmy Page, author, keynote speaker and executive coach speaking for businesses such as the NFL, NCAA, Intel, Microsoft, State Farm, the US Naval Academy and many more.Jimmy breaks down his game-changing "Six Domains of Mastery" that show you how to level up in every area of life without burning out or sacrificing what matters most. You'll discover why "balance" is actually a myth (and what to do instead), the three non-negotiable mindset rules that separate high performers from everyone else, and how to build a "protocol" that makes you unstoppable in all six critical areas of your life.This isn't another productivity hac

Today's workforce has complexities like never before and generational research shows up the trends of what is valued by the current and coming workforce of employees. How do leaders prioritize the mental health of their workers? How do we care for ourselves? Michelle Fox from Foxygen Consulting has 8 areas or indicators of health. She shares them with us and goes deeper on a few sharing her personal passion for us to care for one another. Jason Stonehouse hosts and digs into how we can lead and live from the inside out which is the core behind the Calm and Confident Leader.You can find more about Michelle Fox at www.foxygenconsulting.comYou can get a free tool to develop into the "Total Package" by going to www.totalpackageplaybook.com SUBSCRIBE to this podcast and LIKE this episode if it's helpful for your leadership journey.

Do you have a vision for your life? Companies and organizations have mission and vision statements but what about for you personally? What guides your decisions, your direction? Today on the Calm and Confident Leader we're talking to Dan Britton, the president of SportsLife, co-author of 9 books and a former professional lacrosse player and he's got a wealth of wisdom, this is going to be an episode you're going to want to bookmark and come back to often. The Calm and Confident Leader is hosted by Jason Stonehouse, an author, coach, strategist and pastor who loves to help people and organizations discover and maximize their potential.

Command and control is the lowest form of leadership, in today's culture you need a compelling cause! In this episode of the Calm and Confident Leader, host Jason Stonehouse interviews Garrett Cathcart, Executive Director of a More Perfect Union, a national non-profit. Garrett shares from his military background about how to unify people and bring out the best in others to make a difference in the world. In this compelling vision for unity in our country, Garrett shows us the power of vision, motivation and clarity. Garrett has appeared on CNN, Fox News and CBS World News and shares from a unique perspective. MPU.us is the website for "More Perfect Union" check out the "brickyards" and join one near you. www.totalpackageplaybook.com is the free tool offered by the Calm and Confident Leader to help you become the "total package" by learning to live and lead from the inside out and a place of true health in all aspects of life.

In this fifth episode of the new season, we deal with PROCRASTINATION. Ever found yourself organizing loose change at midnight instead of prepping for tomorrow's big meeting? In this episode, Jason tackles the professional's secret shame - high-functioning procrastination. Forget everything you thought you knew about why you put things off (spoiler: it's not laziness). Discover why your brain is actually trying to protect you, how the procrastination cycle is literally making you sick, and the surprising neuroscience behind breaking free from delay. Whether you're a CEO who runs marathons but can't start that board presentation, or a team leader who excels in crisis but avoids quarterly planning, this episode delivers the real talk about procrastination with Jason's signature blend of humor, practical wisdom, and zero fluff. Don't put off listening to this one - or do, we get it."

"Improv Your Leadership: Stevie Ray Reveals Why Weaknesses Don't Exist"Let's be honest—most of us obsess over our so-called "weaknesses" like they're the weird family photo we need to hide. But what if Stevie Ray is right, and there's actually no such thing as weaknesses at all?In this mind-bending episode (worth every extra minute), Jason sits down with Stevie Ray, the improv mastermind behind Minneapolis's premier improv company who's helped transform teams at some of the world's biggest organizations.Stevie doesn't just challenge conventional wisdom about personal development—he flips it upside down and shakes the loose change out of its pockets. Through the lens of improv, he reveals why:You can't ask a fish why it's not flying—that's not what it's made forWhat we label as "weaknesses" are often just expecting the wrong things from ourselvesThe best teams don't try to "fix" people but position them where their natural abilities shineWhether you're leading a team of two or two thousand, Stevie's revolution