Episodes

Bestselling author Everett O’Keefe joins Daring to Succeed to share how publishing can take you from hidden to visible, building lasting authority and credibility.

Learn how to manage up, showcase your wins, and self-advocate when your boss isn’t supporting your career growth.

Leadership expert David Lapin shares how self-awareness and values-driven leadership can boost authenticity, resilience, and long-term business success.

Discover the science of doing hard things and why your brain resists them. Learn how to overcome the “easy trap” and reframe setbacks to build persistence, momentum, and long-term success.

Feeling stuck in a new role you were excited to land? This episode unpacks how mid-career leaders can navigate regret after a job change—so you can decide whether to course-correct or turn it into a growth opportunity.

So many of us follow prescribed ideas of success—only to find ourselves unfulfilled. In this episode, I’m joined by author and change strategist Jillian Reilly to explore how to define success for yourself—especially when the old rules no longer apply. We discuss navigating change, building self-trust, and giving yourself permission to take a different path.

Can empathy and authority coexist in leadership?
In this episode, we explore how leaders can acknowledge emotional impacts without losing respect or control. If you’ve ever worried that showing emotion makes you look weak—or struggled to balance transparency and tough decisions—this conversation will shift your perspective. Learn how to lead with empathy and strength.

Burnout isn’t just about exhaustion—it’s about disconnection. In this episode, men’s coach Stefanos Koutsoumpis joins Julianna to explore what happens when outward success doesn’t lead to happiness. They discuss the hidden emotional toll of “autopilot living,” why men struggle to speak up, and five tools to help you reconnect with joy—before making a drastic life change.

What happens when your team shrinks but expectations don’t? In this episode, Julianna and Patricia unpack the real challenges of leading small teams—especially inside large organizations. From prioritization frameworks to trust-building strategies, you’ll learn how to support your team, manage up, and turn limited resources into leadership growth opportunities.