“Self-awareness is the foundation of strength.” Lynn Coleman speaks with Rhonda Parker Taylor — academic, entrepreneur, and author — about life balance, leadership, and the practical power of emotional intelligence. Growing up around her father’s steel manufacturing plant, Rhonda learned early that leadership requires both resilience and care. Now on her book tour, she shares why self-awareness, empathy, and stress management are not “soft skills,” but essential tools for business and life. T...
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“Self-awareness is the foundation of strength.” Lynn Coleman speaks with Rhonda Parker Taylor — academic, entrepreneur, and author — about life balance, leadership, and the practical power of emotional intelligence. Growing up around her father’s steel manufacturing plant, Rhonda learned early that leadership requires both resilience and care. Now on her book tour, she shares why self-awareness, empathy, and stress management are not “soft skills,” but essential tools for business and life. T...
“Self-awareness is the foundation of strength.” Lynn Coleman speaks with Rhonda Parker Taylor — academic, entrepreneur, and author — about life balance, leadership, and the practical power of emotional intelligence. Growing up around her father’s steel manufacturing plant, Rhonda learned early that leadership requires both resilience and care. Now on her book tour, she shares why self-awareness, empathy, and stress management are not “soft skills,” but essential tools for business and life. T...
War gave him camaraderie; healing gave him power. Lynn Coleman speaks with Michael Allison, former US Marine, leadership coach, and founder of The University Academy, about resilience, camaraderie, and the discipline that saved his life. In this gripping conversation, Michael shares his journey from surviving natural disasters in Jamaica to serving on the frontlines in Fallujah, and how healing transformed his leadership. During this conversation, we talk about sensitive mental health topics...
“It was never about the crown. It was about finding my voice.” Lynn Coleman speaks with Koya Bakare, national pageant winner and former school principal, about healing, visibility, and reclaiming personal power. In this powerful conversation, Koya shares the deeply personal story behind discovering her voice and purpose through pageantry. During this episode we talk about mental health issues. This episode shines a light on the hidden strength behind the spotlight – how Koya turned pain into ...
People won’t buy your service — until they feel your brand story. Your brand story isn’t just a nice-to-have - it’s a tool that can help (or quietly sabotage) your visibility, confidence, and connection with potential clients. But how do you know if it’s really doing its job? In this episode, I’m walking you through 10 powerful questions to help you score your brand story and discover where it might be leaking energy. Even if you're not sure you even have a brand story, this is a safe and ins...
“Stop obsessing over reach. Start telling better stories.” Lynn Coleman interviews Dan Fisher, founder of Bottle Rocket Media, about the power of video storytelling. Dan shares his journey from photography to editing on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" and founding Bottle Rocket Media. He emphasizes the importance of storytelling over format, the impact of AI on video production, and the need for concise, engaging content. Dan highlights the emotional power of video, even on small screens, and discus...
Still trying to be nice online? That’s why no one’s reading your posts In this episode, I break down the five core strategies successful female entrepreneurs use to craft content that truly connects, builds authority and invites their audience to engage. If you've ever felt like your content is being ignored despite your best efforts or wondered why your content isn't working, Lynn reveals why “being nice” online might be hurting your message—and how to write powerful content instead. Focus o...
“You’re already giving off a vibe. The question is — do you know what it’s saying?” Lynn Coleman and Dr. Jason Del Gandio discuss the idea of "vibes" and how important they are in all our interactions. Dr. Del Gandio, a professor at Temple University, explains how vibes are the exchange of energy between individuals, which can be physical, metaphysical, or spiritual. Everyone has a core vibe, which can be strong or weak, and that vibe can influence how we perceive and interact with others. We...
What do a fox, a podcast crash, and a set of keys have in common? Lynn Coleman and Miriam Ortiz y Pino discuss the power of routines and organization in enhancing creativity and productivity. Miriam, a Certified Professional Organizer, emphasizes the importance of consistent routines, such as always placing keys in the same spot, to save time and energy. She shares her journey from personal organization challenges to founding her business, More Than Organized, 25 years ago. Miriam highlights ...
You’re not bad at writing — you’ve just been taught to write for grades, not people. In today’s episode, I’m taking you through the five ways to boost your confidence when you’re writing for your life coaching or healing business. These tips will help you move past perfectionism, deal with online criticism, and write with both your heart and your head. Lynn also shares how to use AI so you don’t sound like a robot - as your “writing sous chef” and not as your replacement. By the end of this e...
He thought he was flipping houses. Turns out, he was rebuilding futures LeVar Love, principal owner of Rosie Investment Corporation, started flipping houses because he loved real estate. But it turned into much more - community development work in Chicago's South and West Sides. He partners with the city's Department of Housing to create affordable housing and help develop the local workforce. LeVar tells us stories about how his work impacts the community and how transforming abandoned...
ADHD can take 13 years off your life — and still be your greatest gift. That fact rocked me when I heard it. How come I’ve never heard that before? And truth be told, this interview is full of things I’d never heard before. Sue Day, an ADHD coach and author, really knows her stuff. It takes creativity and energy to grow your business. Maybe that’s why it seems that so many business owners today have ADHD. But at the same time, there’s often an in-built shame about the condition. W...
Worried AI will make you sound like a robot? Here’s how to make it sound like you. In today’s episode, I’m taking you through a simple 3-step process to create texts using ChatGPT, without ever sounding robotic. I’m explaining how to do this even if you’ve never used AI before. AI can save you so much time that you could use for other things, like working with clients! A lot of coaches and healers hold back from using any AI because they want to write authentically and they’re worried ...
In this episode, Lynn Coleman and Alex Doubet, a historian and real estate executive, discuss the concept of power and its impact on the economy and housing market. He explains the economic principle of "cost disease," where goods resistant to technological efficiency, like housing, become more expensive. Doubet highlights the challenges of housing density in the U.S. and the role of government subsidies in driving homeownership. He advises young people to invest in real estate and older indi...
What if putting yourself first is the most generous thing you could do? In this episode, Lynn Coleman and Theresa Paganini, founder of Love Yourself, Lean and Elevate, discuss her journey of self-love and empowerment. She shares how her mother's struggles with self-worth influenced her feelings about her own life, leading to a cycle of self-rejection. Her pivotal moment came during a failed backpacking trip that prompted her to start accepting herself and to transform her life. T...
Don’t force yourself to write for your business. Instead, try these gentle, intuitive techniques that work so much better. In this episode, I’m talking about writer's block - you know, when anything feels way easier than writing. And I’m inviting you to try something different - are you open to going a little deeper than prompts, templates or ChatGPT? Here’s why: writer’s block means your subconscious mind is doing something you don’t fully understand yet. If you engage with it, y...
Send us a text What if addiction isn’t a weakness? What if it’s showing you where you can reclaim your power? In this episode, Lynn Coleman and Zach Ferguson discuss addiction and recovery. Zach, an addiction educator and self-led recoveree, has his own definition of addiction: the belief that external sources can provide fulfillment. It’s this belief that leads to feelings of powerlessness. And that keeps you stuck. Zach shares his journey from addiction to recovery and he doesn’t hold back ...
Send us a text “Do you secretly believe money is ‘bad’?” Angela Tipton unpacks the hidden beliefs that could be sabotaging your future plans —and how to shift them. In this episode, Angela Tipton, founder of Fire Your Career, discusses the concept of financial freedom and the importance of a positive money mindset with me. She explains how financial freedom allows you to choose how to spend your time, such as retiring early or pursuing new passions. Angela emphasizes how we need to challenge ...
Send us a text In this episode, I share my experiences from a recent trip to Phoenix for a group coaching program with James Wedmore. I also share the stress of the run up to going - dealing with a lost cat, arranging for its care, and my Mum’s hospitalisation. Despite this, I managed to attend and enjoy the event, learning once again how important connection is, with myself and others. This is the main topic today - how social interactions reduced and changed during the pandemic and how much...
Send us a text How the oldest bodybuilder on the stage found her power and founded 3 schools Tina Miller is an international speaker and comedian, who has founded three sober schools in Florida for teenagers struggling with addictions. I’m very lucky to have Tina share her story with me today. Her story is so incredible that she’s been invited to share it on the Kelly Clarkson show. We talk about how she survived childhood trauma, rape, and domestic violence to found schools that ...
Send us a text In this episode of Conversations About Power, I’m talking to Rima Nouri, a life coach and old client of mine who specializes in home environments. It’s great to reconnect with her and hear about her move from Paris to Normandy. Rima discusses her move and its impact on her personal and professional life. There’s something calming about the roar of the sea! She explains the connection between home, your sense of power, and your personal well-being. Rima also shares h...
“Self-awareness is the foundation of strength.” Lynn Coleman speaks with Rhonda Parker Taylor — academic, entrepreneur, and author — about life balance, leadership, and the practical power of emotional intelligence. Growing up around her father’s steel manufacturing plant, Rhonda learned early that leadership requires both resilience and care. Now on her book tour, she shares why self-awareness, empathy, and stress management are not “soft skills,” but essential tools for business and life. T...
