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Part 2: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything – with Ana Larrea-Albert
In this special two-part episode, I sit down with Ana Larrea-Albert—leadership expert, professor, and author of The Confident Leader—to explore what it truly means to lead with clarity, authenticity, and confidence.
👉 Part 1 takes us through Ana’s personal leadership journey, the roots of self-doubt, and how values, mindset, and coaching can unlock lasting confidence.
👉 Part 2 dives into transformational mindset shifts like Fly Mode vs. Bee Mode, as well as her powerful frameworks LEAD and PRGA, designed to help leaders grow with purpose and emotional intelligence.
Whether you're a new leader or looking to reconnect with your purpose—this two-part conversation is filled with practical insight, honest stories, and wisdom you can apply right away.
Detailed description of Part 2:
In Part 2 of our conversation, Ana takes us deeper into personal transformation and conscious leadership. We explore her mindset-shifting concept of Fly Mode vs. Bee Mode, and how your perspective shapes your experience as a leader.
Ana also introduces two of her powerful growth frameworks—LEAD and PRGA—which help leaders cultivate self-awareness, purpose, gratitude, and action in their daily lives.
In this episode, we dive into:
- The Fly vs. Bee mindset—and how it impacts everything
- The LEAD Framework for intentional leadership
- The PRGA Formula: Perspective, Reflection, Gratitude, Action
- Why leaders must learn to balance expectations with self-compassion
- How energy audits and emotional awareness can bring balance
- The role of community and connection in purpose-driven leadership
This is a rich and practical conversation for anyone who wants to grow with intention, lead with more emotional intelligence, and build a leadership style rooted in authenticity and alignment.
To learn more from Ana Larea-Albert, connect with her on social media:
- You find her book at: www.theconfidentleaderbook.com
- You can learn more of her Confident Leader Lab at: https://paperbell.me/ana-larrea-albert
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👣 And as always—We empower your journey.

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Part 1: From Self-Doubt to Confident Leadership – with Ana Larrea-Albert
In this special two-part episode, I sit down with Ana Larrea-Albert—leadership expert, professor, and author of The Confident Leader—to explore what it truly means to lead with clarity, authenticity, and confidence.
👉 Part 1 takes us through Ana’s personal leadership journey, the roots of self-doubt, and how values, mindset, and coaching can unlock lasting confidence.
👉 Part 2 dives into transformational mindset shifts like Fly Mode vs. Bee Mode, as well as her powerful frameworks LEAD and PRGA, designed to help leaders grow with purpose and emotional intelligence.
Whether you're a new leader or looking to reconnect with your purpose—this two-part conversation is filled with practical insight, honest stories, and wisdom you can apply right away.
Detailed description of Part 1:
In Part 1 of this empowering conversation, I’m joined by Ana Larrea-Albert, leadership and organizational development expert, professor, and author of "The Confident Leader: From Self-Doubt to Authentically You"
Ana shares her inspiring journey from being a "non-leader" to a confident voice in the leadership space. We talk about the power of self-awareness, the role of mindset, and how coaching and aha moments can radically transform how we lead ourselves and others.
Together, we explore:
- Why self-doubt is common—even among high achievers
- The building blocks of confidence: values, mindset, strengths
- Why authenticity isn’t about perfection, but about self-compassion
- How mentoring and serving others can shape your leadership journey
- Real stories from coaching that brought transformation
If you're a rising leader, wrestling with imposter syndrome, or seeking to lead with more clarity and confidence—this episode will meet you where you are.
To learn more from Ana Larea-Albert, connect with her on social media:
- You find her book at: www.theconfidentleaderbook.com
- You can learn more of her Confident Leader Lab at: https://paperbell.me/ana-larrea-albert
If this episode spoke to you—or if you know someone who needs this message—share it forward. Whether it’s a teammate, employee, or friend, you can point them to:
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👣 And as always—We empower your journey.

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In the upcoming episode of Life & Leadership Connected Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Laura Berman Fortgang, a trailblazer in career and business coaching with over 25 years of experience and tens of thousands of coaching hours under her belt. Asa renowned Coach and Influencer Laura has worked with some of the world’s leading organizations, including McDonald’s, Burger King, Johnson & Johnson, Eli Lilly, Novartis, NASA, The World Bank, and the Army Corps of Engineers, showcasing her ability to inspire and empower both corporate and public sectors. As one of the first professionally trained coaches in the U.S., she helped shape the coaching industry by contributing to the establishment of the International Coach Federation (ICF). Today, she leads Intercoach, Inc./Now What Coaching, offering a transformative approach to career clarity and personal growth. Bestselling Author and Speaker Laura is the author of six bestselling books, translated into 13 languages, including: Take Yourself to the Top – A Reuters bestseller. Now What? 90 Days to a New Life Direction. The Prosperity Plan. The Little Book on Meaning. Living Your Best Life. Her wisdom has reached millions through TEDx talks, where her keynote garnered over 2 million views, and appearances on Oprah and national morning shows. From Broadway to Breakthroughs Laura’s journey is as inspiring as her achievements. She began as a Broadway musical theatre star but faced uncertainty and depression when her dreams felt out of reach. By changing her mindset, she rebuilt her life and went from “rags to riches” to inspire others to transform their own paths. A Life of Purpose Laura’s work centers on helping individuals find clarity in their careers and mentoring coaches to build impactful practices. Her clients value her holistic approach, blending strategy with deep emotional insight. Personal Life Based in New Jersey, Laura is a proud wife of 27 years, a mother of three children, and a vibrant example of living with purpose and passion.To Learn more about Lauta go to: www.laurabermanfortgang.comOR https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurabermanfortgang/https://nowwhatcoaching.com Laura has a Quick Guide to Clarity. You find it here to download: https://nowwhatcoaching.com/the-five-step-quick-guide-to-clarityOur Five-Step Quick Guide to Clarity To learn more about this podcast go to https://lifeleadershipconnected.com/To download the mentioned Guide "Unlock the Overlooked Path to Fulfillment: The ONE Thing Blocking Your Purpose (and How to Remove It"), go to https://lifeleadershipconnected.systeme.io/e39f3007

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In this Episode 7 of my podcast Life & Leadership Connected Podcast, I interview Terry Tucker. Terry is an Author, a sought after Motivational Speaker, a former college basketball player, a former SWAT Team Hostage Negotiator, and a former High School basketball Coach from Denver, Colorado, United States.He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the Citadel, and a Masters degree from Boston University.He is a Marketing Executive and Business owner and Founder of the Motivational Check LLC, and he is not the least a Cancer warrior, fighting this sickness since 11 years back. The sickness took his foot in 2018 and then his leg above the knee in 2020.He speakes about Mindset and Self-Improvement and focus on the Healthy aspects of being sick. He has written the book "Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles To Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life", and he has been featured in magazines like Authority, Thrive Global, and Human Capital Leadership.To learn more about Terry Tucker, go to https://www.motivationalcheck.com/To learn more about this podcast go to https://lifeleadershipconnected.com/

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What happens when you combine humor, heart, and decades of wisdom from the classroom and the stage?
In this episode of Life & Leadership Connected, I sit down with Dr. Danny Brassell, speaker, author, and storytelling expert, who believes that facts tell—but stories sell.
We talk about the power of reading, the importance of coaching, and how sharing your failures might just be your greatest leadership tool.
If you're ready to grow your voice, lead with joy, and leave a legacy that matters—this one’s for you.
To learn more from Dr. Danny Brassell, connect with him on social media:
🔗 Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram
🎁 Grab the free resource Danny shared – the Well-Crafted Story Guide – right here:
👉 https://wellcraftedstoryworkshop.com/workshop
If this episode spoke to you—or if you know someone who needs this message—share it forward. Whether it’s a teammate, employee, or friend, you can point them to:
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👣 And as always—We empower your journey.

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