Beyond Blind Blaming

• How to Stop Resisting Change and Start Thriving in It | Cassandra Worthy

  Change is inevitable, but for many leaders, it feels like a battle filled with frustration, fear, and the instinct to push emotions aside. But what if those emotions were actually signals guiding us toward opportunity? After navigating billion-dollar acquisitions, Cassandra Worthy saw firsthand the emotional toll of change. Rejecting the traditional “grit your teeth and bear it” approach, she pioneered Change Enthusiasm, a framework for turning uncertainty into fuel for growth. In this episode, Cassandra joins Kevin to share how leaders can harness emotions, navigate tough transitions, and build teams that thrive in change. Cassandra Worthy is the founder of Change Enthusiasm Global, an author, and a Top 50 Global Keynote Speaker. She developed the Change Enthusiasm strategy to help leaders and organizations turn change into opportunities for growth. In this episode, Kevin and Cassandra will discuss: (00:00) Introduction  (01:59) The Birth of Change Enthusiasm (05:00) Early Struggles in Entrepreneurship (07:15) Managing Change in Business (09:35) Attracting the Right People to Your Team (11:35) Three Steps to Turning Change into Opportunity (16:53) Common Emotions That Signal Growth (21:06) Exploring the Perspectives Wheel Tool (23:00) The Keys to Building True Resilience (26:07) The Role of Beliefs in Sustaining Change (30:01) Understanding Your Role in Driving Change (32:59) Marketing Emotional Intelligence to Executives (34:50) Personal Growth and Community Support Cassandra Worthy is the founder of Change Enthusiasm Global, an author, and a Top 50 Global Keynote Speaker. She developed the Change Enthusiasm strategy to help leaders and organizations turn change into opportunities for growth. Through her work in leadership, culture, and emotional intelligence, she empowers individuals and teams to harness the power of emotion to drive meaningful transformation. Connect with Cassandra: Cassandra’s Website: https://cassandraworthy.com Cassandra’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cassandraworthy Resources Mentioned: Change Enthusiasm’s Website: changeenthusiasmglobal.com Cassandra’s Book, Change Enthusiasm: How to Harness the Power of Emotion for Leadership and Success: https://www.amazon.com/Change-Enthusiasm-Harness-Emotion-Leadership/dp/1401961770  Selling With Noble Purpose: How to Drive Revenue and Do Work That Makes You Proud by Lisa Earle McLeod: https://www.amazon.com/Selling-Noble-Purpose-Drive-Revenue/dp/1119700884  From Stuck to Breakthrough: Ready to break free from what's holding you back? Join the From Stuck to Breakthrough challenge. This FREE, five-day live experience will help you uncover hidden solutions to your toughest challenges—whether it’s in your business, health, wealth, or relationships. Sign up today at blindblaming.com

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• The Anti-Financial Advisor: The Biggest Financial Lies Keeping You Broke | Chris Miles

  Most people think financial freedom comes from saving for decades, cutting expenses, and following the traditional retirement path. Chris Miles was once a financial advisor who sold the same strategies until he saw that they weren’t working, not even for his own father. Frustrated, he ditched conventional financial advice and built a passive income strategy that allowed him to retire at 28. Now, through Money Ripples, he helps others escape the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle and create lasting wealth. In this episode, Chris joins Kevin to expose the biggest financial myths and reveal how to build real wealth without waiting decades. Chris Miles is a cash flow expert, anti-financial advisor, and founder of Money Ripples. He specializes in helping individuals escape traditional financial traps and create true passive income for long-term wealth. In this episode, Kevin and Chris will discuss: (00:00) Introduction  (02:16) From College Dropout to Financial Advisor (03:57) Why Traditional Financial Advice Fails (06:22) Retiring at 28 and Finding a New Purpose (07:34) The Biggest Lie About Saving for Retirement (11:32) The Dangers of Blindly Trusting Financial Advisors (13:12) How to Make Truly Passive Income (16:52) Breaking Free from the Debt Trap (21:55) Shifting from Accumulation to Income (24:10) Infinite Banking: The Secret to Tax-Free Wealth (30:19) How to Track, Plan, and Manage Your Money (38:10) Why Masterminds Accelerate Growth Chris Miles is a cash flow expert, anti-financial advisor, and founder of Money Ripples. He specializes in helping individuals escape traditional financial traps and create true passive income for long-term wealth. Through his Money Ripples podcast, he shares insights on cash flow strategies, financial freedom, and building sustainable wealth outside conventional financial systems. Connect with Chris: Chris’s Website: https://moneyripples.com/  Chris’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chriscmiles  Resources Mentioned: I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi: https://www.amazon.com/Will-Teach-You-Be-Rich/dp/0761147489  From Stuck to Breakthrough: Ready to break free from what's holding you back? Join the From Stuck to Breakthrough challenge. This FREE, five-day live experience will help you uncover hidden solutions to your toughest challenges—whether it’s in your business, health, wealth, or relationships. Sign up today at blindblaming.com

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• How Great Leaders Navigate Tough Conversations to Drive Business Growth | Gene Hammett

  Great leadership isn’t about titles. It’s about tackling the tough conversations most people avoid. Yet, too many leaders hesitate, fearing conflict, damaging relationships, or making the wrong call. This leads to unresolved issues and workplace tension. After a decade in corporate, Gene Hammett built a $7 million business, only to lose it all when a deal went sour. From this setback, he discovered a passion for coaching CEOs to build high-performing teams, address limitations, and scale effectively. In this episode, Gene joins Kevin to share actionable strategies to enhance leadership and navigate tough conversations. Gene Hammett is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and executive coach who helps founders and CEOs develop strong leaders at every level. Over 1 million business leaders have used his advice to improve their leadership and grow their companies. In this episode, Kevin and Gene will discuss: (00:00) Introduction  (02:23) Leaving Corporate for Entrepreneurship (03:46) Scaling a $7 Million Business and Losing It All (07:10) Bouncing Back as a Leadership Coach (12:08) Leadership Blind Spots That Hurt Growth (15:52) The Key to Hiring and Retaining Top Talent (17:15) Mastering the Art of Tough Conversations (24:14) How Leadership Styles Impact Conversations (27:19) The Four Phases of Tough Conversations (35:57) How to Navigate Difficult Conversations (42:53) Mistakes Leaders Make After Tough Talks (45:48) Connecting with Gene Gene Hammett is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and executive coach who helps founders and CEOs develop strong leaders at every level. After studying the leadership of fast-growing businesses on the Inc. 5000 list, he discovered strategies that help companies grow. Gene is also the founder of the Growth Think Tank podcast, which is recognized as a top resource for leaders. Over 1 million business leaders have used his advice to improve their leadership and grow their companies. Connect with Gene: Gene’s Website: genehammett.com Gene’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/genehammett Resources Mentioned: Gene’s Book, How to Have Tough Conversations: The Framework for Great Leaders to Say What Needs to Be Said When the Pressure Is On: https://www.amazon.com/How-Have-Tough-Conversations-Framework-ebook/dp/B0D7WFLZL5  Start With Why by Simon Sinek: https://www.amazon.com/Start-Why-Simon-Sinek/dp/1591844517 Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Scott: https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Candor-Kick-Ass-Without-Humanity/dp/1250103509  Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, et al: https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Conversations-Tools-Talking-Stakes/dp/B09BK342ZW From Stuck to Breakthrough: Ready to break free from what's holding you back? Join the From Stuck to Breakthrough challenge. This FREE, five-day live experience will help you uncover hidden solutions to your toughest challenges—whether it’s in your business, health, wealth, or relationships. Sign up today at blindblaming.com

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• The Science of Well-being: Uncovering the Hidden Barriers to Happiness | Stephanie Harrison

  Society tells us that happiness comes from success, perfection, and constant self-improvement. But what if that’s exactly why so many people feel unfulfilled? After struggling to find happiness, Stephanie Harrison turned to positive psychology and discovered that much of what we believe about happiness is making us miserable. What started as a simple newsletter grew into The New Happy, a platform redefining happiness through meaning, connection, and service. In this episode, Stephanie joins Kevin to reveal the real science of happiness so you can stop chasing it and start living it. Stephanie Harrison is the creator of the New Happy philosophy, a well-being expert, bestselling author, and speaker. Through her company, The New Happy, she inspires millions worldwide with award-winning tools and resources for cultivating daily happiness.  In this episode, Kevin and Stephanie will discuss: (00:00) Introduction  (02:24) Understanding Positive Psychology (04:13) Transitioning to Entrepreneurship (07:04) The Myth of Happiness (12:11) Taking Ownership of Your Happiness (14:30) Moving Beyond Society’s Idea of Happiness (17:38) The Four-Step Framework to Living Happily  (18:44) Happiness as the Key to Well-Being (20:57) How Happiness Strengthens Relationships (22:46) Overcoming Negativity in the Workplace (25:03) How The New Happy is Redefining Well-Being (28:01) The Hidden Cause of Our Misery (33:26) Using Science and Creativity to Grow Stephanie Harrison is the creator of the New Happy philosophy, a well-being expert, bestselling author, and speaker. Through her company, The New Happy, she inspires millions worldwide with award-winning tools and resources for cultivating daily happiness. Her book, New Happy, reveals that helping others is the key to true happiness. Stephanie shares insights on happiness, culture, and leadership and has been featured in Forbes, Oprah Daily, Harvard Business Review, and more. Connect with Stephanie: Stephanie’s Website: [email protected]  Stephanie’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieleighharrison/  Resources Mentioned: Stephanie’s Book, New Happy: Getting Happiness Right in a World That's Got It Wrong: https://www.amazon.com/New-Happy-Getting-Happiness-Right/dp/0593541383  From Stuck to Breakthrough: Ready to break free from what's holding you back? Join the From Stuck to Breakthrough challenge. This FREE, five-day live experience will help you uncover hidden solutions to your toughest challenges—whether it’s in your business, health, wealth, or relationships. Sign up today at blindblaming.com

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• Welcome to Beyond Blind Blaming

  Ready to break through what’s really holding you back? Beyond Blind Blaming is the weekly podcast for high-achievers, entrepreneurs, leaders, and personal growth seekers who are tired of repeating cycles of frustration and want to uncover the hidden barriers to their success. Hosted by transformational mentor, author, and business strategist Kevin D. St.Clergy—best known for his bestselling book Beyond Blind Blaming and his former podcast Audiology Mastery—each episode features in-depth interviews with experts, coaches, and changemakers who’ve reclaimed control over their lives, careers, and mindsets. Listeners will gain powerful tools for emotional intelligence, leadership, productivity, and mindset mastery—plus real strategies to stop self-sabotage, take ownership, and step into purpose-driven success. Whether you’re an entrepreneur scaling a business or an individual seeking clarity and confidence, this podcast will help you shift your perspective and unlock your full potential. Subscribe now and join the movement to stop blind blaming—and start living boldly.

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