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In this Coaching Masters conversation, Coach Keren Eldad sits down with longtime private client Billy Goldberg to explore a central question:Where do real leadership insights come from?Billy now advises middle-market CEOs and leads through a framework he calls People Powered Profitability. But in this episode, we trace the source of those insights — back to his years inside coaching.This is not a conversation about business tactics.It is a conversation about how identity work, agency, ego death, and internal authorship shaped the way Billy now thinks, leads, and builds.If you have ever wondered what coaching actually produces in a leader — this episode answers that question.What We ExploreAgency as the foundation of leadership.Billy shares how the breakthrough realization — “I have agency” — became the cornerstone of every decision he now helps CEOs make.Redefining success internally.Before coaching, success was external validation.After coaching, success became self-authored alignment — which now informs how he advises executives.Identity death as a leadership requirement.Letting the “boy” identity die so adult leadership could emerge — and how that internal shift now shapes how he challenges his clients.Soft skills as performance drivers.The heart-centered leadership Billy teaches today grew directly from inner work around vulnerability, authorship, and embodied power.The mountain range metaphor.The nonlinear growth model he now uses with CEOs was born from his own coaching journey: descent precedes ascent.Teachable authority.Why staying coachable is the true differentiator between performed power and embodied leadership.Series: Coaching MastersGuest: Billy Goldberg — longtime private client of Coach Keren Eldad, Founding Partner of The Buckeye Group, Strategic Advisor to Middle Market CEOsMemorable Quotes“We have agency. We control the narrative.”“Soft skills are the hard skills.”“You can’t reach the next peak unless you go down and climb back up.”“Use love as a business strategy.”Resources MentionedYou Are a Badass — Jen SinceroConnect with BillyThe Buckeye Grouphttps://www.thebuckeyegroup.com/Ready to Go Deeper?Billy’s leadership framework did not come from a book.It came from doing the work.If you are building something and want your leadership to be embodied — not performed — that is exactly what we do inside coaching.Book a Clarity Call:https://calendly.com/kereneldadLearn more:https://www.KerenEldad.comMentioned in this episode:Book a Call

Series: Coaching Masters (Student Side)Guest: Courtney Key Dalberg — Coach Keren Eldad Client, real estate leader, mother of four, and emerging voice in coaching and podcastingTune in for a deeply personal conversation with Coach Keren Eldad client Courtney Key Dalberg about what happens when the life that looks “right” stops fitting — and you choose truth anyway.In this Coaching Masters (Student Side) episode, Courtney shares her journey through private coaching with Coach Keren: the perfectionism, productivity-as-numbing, identity deaths, grief stages, “The Opposite” principle, and the moment desire became non-negotiable.This is not a theory episode.This is a lived transformation.Key Themes We CoverReinvention isn’t a personality trait; it’s a consequence of honesty. Courtney shares the shift from “I’m fine” to “I can’t undersell what I genuinely want anymore.”What happens inside coaching. The identity deaths, the bargaining, the anger-as-desire, and the moments when purgatory is no longer an option.Performance = control. Controlling work, body, image, approval — until surrender becomes the only path forward.The Opposite Principle (Costanza). How doing the opposite of your conditioned pattern becomes a spiritual discipline.Productivity as numbing. Why overachievers hide in busyness and how coaching interrupts that pattern.Radical honesty with family systems. “Conflict, no repair,” guilt and shame patterns, and how inner work creates real repair.Motherhood, ambition, and self-worth. What changes when worth becomes internal instead of earned.What emerges on the other side. A new relationship, a new sense of agency, a podcast, and a coaching path of her own.Memorable Lines“There’s no arrival — just getting used to the ride.”“Anger is desire — when it moves you up, it’s the hand that pulls you out of shame.”“There is no box.”Resources MentionedBooksThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People — Stephen R. CoveyGILDED — Keren EldadOn Death and Dying — Elisabeth Kübler-RossFrameworksTo Be Magnetic (TBM)Human DesignGene KeysKabbalahConnect with CourtneyBare & Brave Productions / Podcast: Am I Allowed To Do This? — COMING SOON https://www.instagram.com/bareandbrave.co/Bio / team page: https://sullivanhayes.com/team/courtney-dahlberg-key/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtney_dahlberg_key/?hl=enReady to Go Deeper?If you’re in that in-between place — successful on paper, struggling in private, exhausted by performing, or quietly bargaining with your own truth — this episode shows what real coaching work looks like.Book a Free Clarity Call:https://calendly.com/kereneldadLearn more:https://www.KerenEldad.comMentioned in this episode:Book a Call

In today’s Coaching Masters episode, Coach Keren sits down with author, teacher, and sober-curious pioneer Amanda Kuda — a woman whose work is helping high achievers renegotiate their relationship with alcohol so they can step into their fullest potential, creativity, and spiritual clarity.Amanda is the author of Bottled Potential, a guide to living alcohol-free, manifesting success, and stepping into the extraordinary. Her story isn’t one of clinical addiction — it’s the story of a woman who looked successful on the outside, yet felt misaligned within. Her journey takes us from Rainy Street to Reiki masters, from manifestation to hitting subtle emotional rock bottoms, and eventually, to freedom.In this episode, we explore:✨ What “gray-area drinking” really looks like✨ Why you don’t have to hit bottom to make a change✨ How alcohol silently suppresses intuition, creativity & magnetism✨ The spiritual awakening that called Amanda forward✨ Why suffering and awakening often arrive as a pair✨ How a single permission slip can change a life✨ The power of teachers, expanders & aligned mentorship✨ How to choose a coach not by hype — but by resonance, integrity & soul✨ The courage to walk away from the glamorized version of your lifeThis is not a conversation about addiction — it’s a conversation about alignment, clarity, and self-trust. It’s about noticing what isn’t working, even when it looks fine from the outside. It’s about making decisions that expand your future, not numb your present. It’s about courage.And it’s a must-listen if you’ve ever wondered:“Who might I be without the habits that dull me?”About Amanda KudaAmanda is a coach, speaker, and the author of Bottled Potential. She supports high-achievers in becoming alcohol-free so they can elevate their vibration, manifestation capacity, and leadership. She is currently writing her second book (coming soon), and we will absolutely be having her back.Website: https://www.amandakuda.com/Follow Amanda: @amandakudaBook: Bottled PotentialListen, review & share if this resonates.There is someone in your world who needs this episode — send it.For more on Coach Keren Eldad, visit: www.KerenEldad.comGilded: Breaking Free from the Cage of Ambition, Perfectionism, and the Relentless Pursuit of More https://www.amazon.com/stores/Keren-Eldad/author/B0DS2TPZZL?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1769701903&sr=8-1&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=23640b76-56b4-4eee-92f3-dad614654269Coached Show Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by guests on this show are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Coach Keren or With Enthusiasm. Nothing shared should be taken as an endorsement of specific advice, teachings, or opinions. This series is intended to showcase a range of teaching styles and business methodologies for educational and informational purposes only.Mentioned in this episode:Book a Call

In this powerful Coaching Masters conversation, Coach Keren sits down with Vasavi Kumar, a licensed therapist, coach, speaker, voiceover artist, and bestselling author of Say It Out Loud, a book and methodology that have become a movement for those who are tired of hiding, tired of performing, and ready to live and speak from the core of who they really are.Vasavi’s voice is unmistakable: bold, resonant, grounded, but it was forged in fire.As a first-generation Indian American woman living with bipolar disorder, raised between cultures and expectations, and shaped by the emotional labor of mediating conflict in her home from a young age, Vasavi eventually reclaimed the one thing she had always possessed: her voice. And now she uses it to liberate others.In this episode, we explore:✨ How childhood roles shape our voice, visibility, and identity✨ Why using your voice is not about volume — it’s about truth✨ The difference between standing in your story and standing on it✨ Why unhealed people cannot teach healing✨ Authenticity vs. performance in the coaching and content world✨ The epidemic of “polish” — and why visibility now requires humanity✨ The real work behind becoming a world-class speaker, author, or leader✨ The willingness to suck, be rejected, and evolve publicly✨ How to turn lived experience into a powerful personal brand✨ The creation of The Out Loud School — a global sanctuary for voice, practice, and visibility✨ Her choice to be child-free and the freedom, clarity, and resonance that choice bringsVasavi reminds us that your voice is not just a communication tool — it is your most powerful business asset, spiritual compass, and human truth-teller. And she shows us that the pathway to mastery in any field — coaching, writing, speaking, leadership — begins with the willingness to be seen mid-evolution rather than waiting for some imaginary and impossible version of “perfect.”This conversation is both an activation and an invitation: to speak honestly, to show up fully, and to choose the life that is actually yours.About Vasavi KumarVasavi Kumar is the bestselling author of Say It Out Loud, the creator of The Out Loud School, and the host of the Say It Out Loud podcast. She merges clinical training, lived experience, storytelling, and voice mastery into a transformative body of work that helps people use their voices with clarity, courage, and intention.Learn more about Vasavi and The Out Loud School on her website and social channels.If this conversation moved you, please share it — especially with someone who is ready to stop hiding.Website: https://vasavikumar.com/Gilded: Breaking Free from the Cage of Ambition, Perfectionism, and the Relentless Pursuit of More https://www.amazon.com/stores/Keren-Eldad/author/B0DS2TPZZL?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1769701903&sr=8-1&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=23640b76-56b4-4eee-92f3-dad614654269Coached Show Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by guests on this show are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Coach Keren or With Enthusiasm. Nothing shared should be taken as an endorsement of specific advice, teachings, or opinions. This series is intended to showcase a range of teaching styles and business methodologies for educational and informational purposes only.Mentioned in this episode:Book a Call

In this rich and expansive episode of The Coached Podcast, I continue our Coaching Masters series with someone whose work and worldview bridge creativity, consciousness, and the courage to reinvent oneself again and again. I sit down with Nick Onken—celebrated creative entrepreneur, portrait photographer to icons (including my beloved Beebs), host of the NION Radio podcast, and author of The Philosophy of Identity Alchemy—to explore the deeper spiritual and psychological journey behind personal branding, creativity, and becoming who you truly are.Book a call with Coach Keren: https://calendly.com/kereneldad/consultation?back=1Nick’s story is a masterclass in individuation. Raised in a conservative religious environment and cultivated inside belief systems that never quite fit, he describes the slow, seven-year process of disentangling himself from inherited identities that had been embedded in the subconscious since childhood—something Carl Jung wrote about powerfully, and something so many high achievers, creators, and leaders will recognize in their own story. From that unraveling came a path into the arts, travel, photography, and eventually a profound internal collapse that forced him into what he now recognizes as multiple “dark nights of the soul”—those initiatory periods where everything you thought you were disintegrates so a truer self can emerge.We talk about limiting beliefs, upper limits (thank you, Gay Hendricks), and the psychological fusion many of us experience between our identity and our work—especially in an era when industries are shifting overnight and reinvention is not a possibility but a mandate. We discuss the collapse of the commercial photography world, the arrival of social media, the shock of going from securing Nike-level campaigns to three years of crickets, and the ego death that followed.Most importantly, we explore the philosophy that grew from those ashes: Identity Alchemy—Nick’s framework for consciously deconstructing who you were, curating who you want to become, and creating a personal brand and life expression that is intentionally crafted rather than unconsciously inherited. His premise is simple and extraordinarily potent: your identity is your greatest work of art.We get into:How early religious conditioning can embed subconscious fears that sabotage adult self-expressionThe seven-year unraveling that led Nick out of inherited belief systems and into true creative agencyHow burnout, imposter syndrome, and industry shifts catalyze reinventionWhy personal brands are more essential than ever in the age of AIHow to consciously design your identity, your space, your aesthetic, and your creative expressionWhy reinvention is no longer optional—and how to pivot with enthusiasmThe magic thread that pulls all of us toward the next iteration of our becomingIf you are in a season of transition, reinvention, or re-evaluation—if you have ever wondered, “Who am I now?” or “What will I create next?”—this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.Enjoy this masterful, soulful dialogue and prepare to walk away with an entirely new lens for seeing your life as your most powerful creative medium.Links to Nick’s work:https://photographedbyonken.com/https://onkensworld.com/https://www.instagram.com/nickonken/Connect with Coach Keren:www.KerenEldad.comIf you love the Coaching Masters series, please subscribe, comment, and share.Your support helps us bring you the world’s best teachers every single week.Gilded: Breaking Free from the Cage of Ambition, Perfectionism, and the Relentless Pursuit of More https://www.amazon.com/stores/Keren-Eldad/author/B0DS2TPZZL?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1769701903&sr=8-1&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=23640b76-56b4-4eee-92f3-dad614654269Coached Show Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by guests on this show are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Coach Keren or With Enthusiasm. Nothing shared should be taken as an endorsement of specific advice, teachings, or opinions. This series is intended to showcase a range of teaching styles and business methodologies for educational and informational purposes only.Mentioned in this episode:Book a Call

In this profoundly intimate and masterfully instructive Coaching Masters episode, I welcome Dr. Kelly Brogan, holistic psychiatrist, New York Times bestselling author, and the creator of Reclamation Radio and The Relaxed Woman System. What unfolds is a sweeping conversation about the architecture of building a mission-centered empire, the psychology of reinvention, the spiritual rupture required to leave old paradigms behind, and the frameworks that have enabled Kelly to create, pivot, withstand critique, and build a platform with enduring global impact.Kelly began her career on a traditional medical track—MIT, Cornell, NYU—a pedigree designed to meet the expectations of an immigrant family and the external markers of success. Yet beneath the accolades, a deeper fracture was waiting: the moment she realized she would not take the very medications she prescribed to pregnant women every day. What Jung would call the moment of rupture of empathy became the beginning of her individuation, her awakening from the inherited dogma of the system she had pledged loyalty to.Her diagnosis of Hashimoto’s, the discovery that nutrition alone could reverse her condition, and the subsequent disillusionment with the medical establishment catalyzed her first great pivot: away from prescribing and into de-prescribing, a radical and deeply feminine act of rethinking the central question: What if we are not broken? What if we just need to come home to ourselves?Book a call with Coach Keren https://calendly.com/kereneldad/consultation?back=1From there, Kelly reveals:How she developed her first flagship program, Vital Mind Reset, almost in a fever-dream of creative flow—what she calls a moment of true channelingHow the influence of her mentor, Dr. Nicholas Gonzalez, shaped her protocol and her courageThe mechanics of “productizing” a method before she even knew she was building a product ladderHer seven-figure book deal and the shock of industry blackout, including the New York Times refusing to cover her even as she hit its bestseller listThe emotional and psychological toll of criticism, the villain crown, and how she learned to hold her nervous system through public projectionHow her work evolved from anti-pharma activism to embodied feminine leadershipWhy safety—and not freedom—is the real gateway to expansionHow she built her digital empire years before the digital boomWhy group programs began outperforming her one-on-one psychiatric practiceThe repeated lessons of hiring, letting go, and attracting the operational partner she finally could trustThe Relaxed Woman System and the essential insight that women expand only to the level that their nervous system can holdThis conversation is both tactical and vulnerable. We talk funnels, product ladders, and the infrastructure behind a multi-seven-figure brand. We also talk rupture, shame, shadow, projection, upper limits, relational healing, and how to meet the parts of ourselves we’ve spent a lifetime exiling.If you are building your own flagship, your own mothership, your own mission—this episode is a blueprint and a blessing.RESOURCE LINKSDr. Kelly Brogan- https://pages.kellybroganmd.com/consultCoach Keren Calendly: https://calendly.com/kereneldad/consultation?back=1The Reclaimed Woman - https://www.kellybroganmd.com/the-reclaimed-woman-bookReclamation Radio https://open.spotify.com/show/1tKtHWE9MSsTOSQIcegeHM?si=96079f9bc6264668Existential Kink by Carolyn Elliott https://www.amazon.com/Existential-Kink-audiobook/dp/B081QVG9LW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=321JCQGKO4SI7&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.mgh-1en67M0bGZqHHYaVNXflJ_ii_xVfkfbK464WrGck8VsYnPTMOw-lqFoBWNTxzr5GlQanI9N9nBiooMxmSo_-sii7M0y2urFFqoaicYNx41rn2tu9AM70g1hPO2dJkV3axa1ujD_2kLW-UJPDgQ.GMRJvZB98wkPWcP3iJyGNdXmrJ5oxmxlBfCFXO2bpsg&dib_tag=se&keywords=Existential+Kink+by+Carolyn+Elliott&qid=1770245133&sprefix=existential+kink+by+carolyn+elliott+%2Caps%2C184&sr=8-1Gilded: Breaking Free from the Cage of Ambition, Perfectionism, and the Relentless Pursuit of More https://www.amazon.com/stores/Keren-Eldad/author/B0DS2TPZZL?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1769701903&sr=8-1&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=23640b76-56b4-4eee-92f3-dad614654269Coached Show Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by guests on this show are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Coach Keren or With Enthusiasm. Nothing shared should be taken as an endorsement of specific advice, teachings, or opinions. This series is intended to showcase a range of teaching styles and business methodologies for educational and informational purposes only.Mentioned in this episode:Book a Call

In this Coaching Masters episode, we dive into one of my favorite intersections: teaching, mastery, and human connection, through the very specific lens of what your face is saying before you ever open your mouth.My guest is Brian Galke, known as The Decoding Detective, founder of Subtle Skills: a company that teaches people how to read facial features and nonverbal cues so they can build instant rapport, communicate clearly, and create more powerful connections in business and in life.If you’ve ever wished you could “read the room” faster, connect with clients more deeply, sell with integrity, or simply feel less awkward as an introvert in an extroverted world, this is your episode.We talk about:How Brian went from introverted help-desk tech to regional VP of sales managing a $40M portfolio — largely by decoding faces and adjusting his communicationWhy many of the best teachers, speakers, and coaches are introverts or ambiverts, not “natural extroverts”The link between facial features and how people process information (visual, auditory, kinesthetic)How eyebrows, lids, ears and even that little line under the lip offer clues into how someone thinks, decides, and feels lovedWhy reading faces is not “profiling” or manipulation — but a tool for empathy and understandingThe alarming reality that younger generations are losing basic in-person communication skills (eye contact, presence, interviews)How to stand out as AI and automation take over “good enough” communication — and why true presence and connection will only become more valuableThe deeper psychological and spiritual need we all share: to feel seen and heard, not just processed and replied toThis is not an episode about tricks or gimmicks. It is an episode about attention as a superpower, and the kind of subtle mastery that separates the top 1–2% of teachers, leaders, and salespeople from everyone else.https://subtleskills.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Subtle-Skills-4-Page-Cheat-Sheet-Eyebrows-Eyelids-Eye-Angles.pdf?srsltid=AfmBOoqVfHMbkAPxXhfgqjuW4dhS4LeRQdqTqlLw-lV--jUxZrhW6k1xIn this conversation, you’ll learn:How Brian “accidentally” discovered face decoding over dinner and had his own personality read back to himWhy introverts often make the best observers, teachers and coaches — and how to use that to your advantageHow to use facial features to quickly adapt your communication (for clients, partners, teams, and yes, dates)Why he calls his company Subtle Skills — and how these micro-skills quietly transform your resultsHow door-to-door sales teams, hiring managers, and even people dating online use his system in real lifeA simple way to make people feel truly seen in a world of distraction (and why this alone can change someone’s day)About Brian GalkeBrian Galke is a speaker, trainer, and founder of Subtle Skills, specializing in decoding facial features to improve communication, sales, and relationships. He has trained sales teams, leaders, and entrepreneurs across multiple industries, helping them create instant rapport and deeper trust by actually understanding the person in front of them.He’s taken his own journey from introverted help-desk support, to regional VP of sales, to full-time speaker and teacher — building a hyper-focused niche around one big idea: your face is talking long before you speak.Learn more about Brian & Subtle Skills:Website:https://subtleskills.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorqul78Yoekppy7160G6a__byVFcIdtmNYxQAuzDPuXXZsL7rpnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/briangalke/?hl=enIf you loved this episode, please subscribe, rate, and share it with someone who cares about mastery, teaching, and the art of truly seeing people.To learn more about Coach Keren Eldad and With Enthusiasm Coaching, go to: www.KerenEldad.comMentioned in this episode:Book a Call

What happens when the very thing that built your success starts to suffocate you?In this powerful New Year’s episode of COACHED, I sit down with David Harris, founder of one of the top personal injury law firms in the country, and one of my all-time favorite coaching clients.By every traditional measure, David had made it: the firm, the money, the house, the reputation, the “perfect” family. But beneath the surface, he was overwhelmed, over-functioning, and quietly drowning in the very life he had built.Six months into coaching, after I told him,“You can stop… or life will stop you,”… and that was when life did exactly that.David contracted a severe case of COVID, spent six months in the hospital, and came terrifyingly close to dying - more than once. His family was called in to say goodbye. And then… something shifted.This is the story of what happens when you get a second chance - and actually use it.It’s also the story behind GILDED: the book is dedicated to David’s rise. If you’ve ever wondered what coaching can really do in a life that looks “successful” on the outside but feels unsustainable inside, this episode is your glimpse behind the curtain.In this episode, we explore:The Overachiever’s Paradox in real timeHow David built enormous external success while feeling increasingly hollow, pressured, and cut off from his own life.The first “mirror moment” in coachingWhat it was like for a life-long people pleaser and high achiever to finally turn the attention inward — and admit the cost.Six months in the hospital & multiple near-death momentsWhat David remembers, what his family went through, and how close it really got.The brutal and beautiful realization:“I was gone… and the world still turned.”How that single insight changed his relationship to work, control, and self-importance.From gilded cage to real freedomHow the metaphor of the gilded cage landed for him, and how he began stepping out of the cage without burning his whole life down.Ambition after a brush with deathDavid is still ambitious, still high-performing, still in the courtroom. But the way he moves through the world is entirely different.Leadership, culture & trustHow his leadership style has transformed — from “I have to do it all” to delegating, trusting, and watching his team and culture rise.The impact at homeHow his wife and four kids experience “New David,” and the tiny moments (like laughing when something breaks) that signal massive inner change.Redefining successMoving from a financial scorecard to a life scorecard: impact, faith, freedom, and relationships.Advice to founders who’ve “made it” but feel stuck or overwhelmedDavid’s honest counsel for anyone hearing the internal nudge and ignoring it: don’t wait.ResourcesOrder the book GILDEDGILDED: Break Free From the Cage of Ambition, Perfectionism, and the Relentless Pursuit of MoreSchedule a Call with Coach Keren: www.KerenEldad.comIf this episode resonates…Share it with the overachiever in your life who looks “perfect” on the outside but is quietly exhausted inside.Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it helps this work reach the people who need it.Screenshot the episode, tag @coachkeren and let us know your biggest takeaway.May this conversation be the wake-up call you choose — so life doesn’t have to choose it for you.Mentioned in this episode:Book a Call

In this luminous episode of COACHED: Coaching Masters, I sit down with one of my own great teachers, Nayaswami Asha, a senior teacher in the Ananda Sangha worldwide movement and a direct disciple of Swami Kriyananda, in the lineage of Paramhansa Yogananda, author of Autobiography of a Yogi.We talk about what it really means to live as a soul in human form during “strange times,” why the universe is made of energy, not matter, and how our longing for meaning, joy, and relief from suffering is not a defect, but a compass pointing us back to the truth of who we are.From her early days as an 18-year-old “truth seeker” in California, to the fateful moment she heard Swami Kriyananda speak at Stanford in 1969, to 16 years living at Ananda Village in simple, communal, spiritually charged conditions, Asha traces how her path unfolded – not as a neat, linear ascent, but as a series of inner recognitions, breakdowns, and choices to align ever more sincerely with love, service, and higher consciousness.We also dive into the role of the spiritual teacher and guru, the power of lineage and “magnetism” (why real transmission is much more than information), and how to stay grounded and joyful even as the world feels more polarized, fearful, and chaotic.If you have ever wondered why you are here, why life sometimes feels like a shiny, gilded cage, and how to find a safe place inside yourself that no turbulence can touch – this conversation is for you.In this episode, we explore:The early life of a truth seekerGrowing up in an intelligent but non-spiritual, socially conscious familyThe paradox of being “basically happy” but burning with questions about suffering and happinessDiscovering Swami Vivekananda’s writings and immediately recognizing a deeper truthThe moment the teacher appearsThe “fateful day” at Stanford in 1969 when Nayaswami Asha first heard Swami Kriyananda speakWhy his presence felt like an embodied answer to a question she had carried her whole lifeHow she knew “he has what I want” and what it means to recognize your teacherAnanda Village and a new way of lifeMoving into a young spiritual community in the 1970s: goat milk, gardens, trailers, no electricityLiving extremely simply, yet feeling overwhelmingly rich in joy and purposeBecoming Swami Kriyananda’s assistant and hostess, and learning by attunement, not just studyEnergy, magnetism, and the real role of a teacherWhy Asha insists that the real transmission is not content, but magnetismHow a true teacher is like an “open window,” letting more of the divine light flow throughWhy genuine masters never claim the power as their own and always “pass it up the line”Self-forgetfulness vs. perfection of the egoThe difference between self-realization and personal-development perfectionismWhy our greatest moments of joy are usually the moments we forget ourselvesHow trying to perfect the small self creates anxiety and “gilded cages” of external validationKarma, reincarnation, and why this wild planet is not a mistakeA clear, grounded explanation of reincarnation as a compassionate, logical designHow our unresolved lessons live in our energy and draw us to the exact right circumstancesWhy we “chose this planet” in this time: both to serve and to face our fearsYes, it really might get worse – and that can be good newsWhat it means to be in a transition from an age of matter to an age of energyThe rise of super-charged ego and technological power, and the equal rise of light “underground”How turbulence forces us to seek a real inner safety, and higher levels of happinessSincerity as the heart of spiritual practiceWhy “sincerity, not perfection” is the real fuel for discipline and devotionHow to know whether you’re truly ready for transformation: what happens when things get hardThe one question to ask in any situation: “What is this activating in me?”Love as the ultimate purposeWhy we are ultimately here “to learn to love” – and why love is not always “nice”How perfect love casts out fear and leads to joyPractical examples of choosing to serve rather than freeze in fear, even on a random flight from MexicoMentioned in this episodeNayaswami Asha – teacher, author, and spiritual director with Ananda Sangha: https://www.instagram.com/innerlifewith_asha/Paramhansa Yogananda, Autobiography of a Yogi (link: https://www.amazon.com/Autobiography-Reprint-Philosophical-library-First/dp/1565892127/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?adgrpid=188921505000&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.JWkEsunxvQv4ZLblIUyE31QZkPq3-x4S3sNyv4w7K0LsfbUmh6llSE06bn7uptcwET_p3b_FwT9CW0H6w16SG6DF6fTo27KEP_8VQwuqm0c8IEVsuv1b-fIkn4BZmW9xI1J2Qcjx-snQASYFHZAvQeu2QoL2f7zkkm_kn_Z6UyD6o8F4vz-HiZAvRinI73DsHjmtiE-7qJbQFlJZ9d-8QB8sA4XVPuG-eUL9LTyRVO4.TJNbPFXbJlNkwD0M6v2nSUf71mW8wKOyghsEswi_hAw&dib_tag=se&hvadid=779572530853&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9060225&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=6930145912084542343--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=6930145912084542343&hvtargid=kwd-378389948097&hydadcr=22591_13821178_9241&keywords=autobiography+of+a+yogi+amazon&mcid=a50e8358fa48389f8e9700dd28bab775&qid=1764007427&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1)Asha’s talks on the current world situation: “Yes, It Will Get Worse” (parts 1 & 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKkKveJ2hLs, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dy9XW5nXRvMGILDED: Break Free From the Cage of Ambition, Perfectionism, and the Relentless Pursuit of More – by Coach Keren Eldad: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=gilded+keren+eldad&adgrpid=189531211907&hvadid=779513894136&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9060225&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=3389580693659355576--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=3389580693659355576&hvtargid=kwd-2388726978615&hydadcr=22537_13730727_8187&mcid=38855ac2f5e03c58b1696bec8b166ac2&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_79tpfm02cc_eConnectListen to more COACHED: Coaching Masters episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coached-with-coach-keren/id1467079024Follow Nayaswami Asha: https://www.ashajoy.org/, https://www.instagram.com/innerlifewith_asha/Connect with Coach Keren: www.KerenEldad.com, https://www.instagram.com/coachkeren/?hl=enCoached Show Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by guests on this show are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Coach Keren or With Enthusiasm. 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If you’ve ever held a dream so big it scared you - if you’ve ever wanted to start something new, scale something meaningful, or finally become visible in a world that rewards the brave - this conversation is your blueprint.In this Coaching Masters episode of COACHED, I sit down with Jasmine Star, CEO of Social Curator, multi–seven-figure founder, globally recognized strategist, and one of the clearest, most courageous voices in modern entrepreneurship.Jasmine’s rise is nothing short of remarkable: a first-generation daughter of immigrants, a law-school dropout who walked away from the “right” path, a photographer who built a business from scratch, and a founder who transformed a $19 PDF into a multimillion-dollar empire. Her story is discipline, resilience, reinvention — and unshakeable self-belief.Together, we explore what it really takes to build a life, a business, and a brand in the new era of entrepreneurship — and why visibility, consistency, and courage matter more than ever.This is not a typical business interview. It’s a masterclass in identity, faith, grit, and execution.In This Episode, We Explore:Why your first step is the most important one you’ll ever take(and how to take it without waiting to “feel ready.”)The new laws of visibility in the age of AIWhy hiding is now the most expensive decision you can make.How Jasmine built a multimillion-dollar empire from a $19 digital productA real-time lesson in starting where you are with what you have.The energetic difference between aspiration and actionHow to make your behavior finally match your dreams.The psychology of criticism, comparison, and being seenAnd why the internet does not get to decide your destiny.The role of partnership and supportThe way Jasmine and her husband work together as a team — and what that means for ambition, leadership, and family.Why iteration beats perfection 100% of the timeHow Jasmine uses testing, failing, learning, and trying again as a strategy for exponential growth.Why your brand must reflect your truest identityAnd why people don’t buy “perfect” — they buy presence.The future of business in 2026 and beyondAnd the specific skills every entrepreneur, creator, consultant, and coach must develop now.Key Ideas & Quotes“Your actions must map your aspirations.”“You can’t scale what you never start.”Visibility is no longer optional - it is currency.Discipline creates confidence; confidence creates opportunity.AI won’t replace you — but it will expose those who refuse to evolve.Connect with Jasmine Star:Website: https://jasminestar.com/Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/jasminestar/?hl=enPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jasmine-star-show/id1479619320Connect with Coach Keren:Website: www.KerenEldad.comInstagram: @coachKerenListen & Subscribe🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-courage-to-begin-jasmine-star-on-visibility/id1467079024?i=1000741808574🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/72bcby702Y2gJO0AdSMUN2?si=f6e3c3c4abbb43c4📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lHgnx-pLdpU?si=YDE1oPMy9RnJIQrSIf this episode inspires you, please share it with a friend, tag @coachkeren, and leave a review. It helps this work reach the people who need it most.Listen to related episodes: Jessica Gill https://open.spotify.com/episode/1MstAvnHtnt3X5f9YnAKJa?si=790d2ea1b2cf4ef1Jessica Zweig https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Nn9jnbnaW6kxjGWgODgbe?si=8f6e80621c1f4229Coached Show Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by guests on this show are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Coach Keren or With Enthusiasm. Nothing shared should be taken as an endorsement of specific advice, teachings, or opinions. This series is intended to showcase a range of teaching styles and business methodologies for educational and informational purposes only.Mentioned in this episode:Book a Call

In this Coaching Masters episode of COACHED, I, Coach Keren Eldad (PCC), sit down with one of my true heroes: Dr. Gay Hendricks – psychologist, teacher, and author of classics like The Big Leap, Conscious Loving, Five Wishes, Conscious Luck, and his new memoir, Loving Life.For over 50 years, Gay has helped millions of people (myself included) break free from hidden limits on their happiness and success, step into their Zone of Genius, and create relationships where honesty, responsibility, and creativity replace blame and hiding.In this conversation, Gay takes us behind the scenes of his life: from his spectacularly dysfunctional Southern family and 300-pound, chain-smoking twenties… to the fall on the ice that dropped him into pure consciousness… to meeting Ram Dass, starting a daily meditation practice in 1972, and building a body of work that has changed how we think about success, love, and luck.We talk about what really blocks our happiness (hello, Upper Limit Problem), what it actually takes to live in your genius zone, and how he and his wife Kathlyn have sustained 44+ years of conscious partnership.If you’re ready to stop self-sabotaging, claim your genius, and love more fully from wherever you are – this episode is a masterclass.In this episode, you’ll learn:Gay’s origin story & the fall that changed everythingGrowing up in Leesburg, Florida, in a loud, opinionated, “perfect for a future therapist” familyHis mother’s “on a dare” run for mayor, and the grandparents who barely spoke for decadesBeing the only obese kid in a skinny family, diet pills in 9th grade, and toxic early relationshipsThe ice fall at 24 that opened a window into pure consciousness – and why he committed to finding his way back thereMeditation, happiness, and a hotel room in rotten-egg spa townHow a Ram Dass lecture and a paperback in a grocery store doorway gave him a pathStarting a daily meditation practice in 1972 (and never missing a day since)The New Zealand flu story: being desperately ill, reeking sulfur, and discovering a layer of happiness that circumstances couldn’t touchWhy he says our “true home” is not ecstasy or achievement, but the quiet field of pure beingThe Upper Limit Problem & Zone of GeniusThe moment he noticed himself sabotaging weight-loss progress with a giant sundae in Harvard SquareHow we unconsciously cap our happiness and success because we’re “allergic” to feeling too goodThe four classic ways we upper-limit: worry, criticism, accidents/illness, and conflictThe Zone of Genius: the sweet spot where what you most love to do is what most serves the worldMoving from 10% genius time to 100% – and why Gay hasn’t done anything outside his Zone of Genius in 25 yearsConscious Loving & creating relationships where no one has to hideRealizing the problem wasn’t “out there”: “It’s an inside job. My job is to figure out who I am and what I want in love.”The three foundations he committed to before meeting Kathlyn: radical honesty, ownership instead of blame, and shared respect for creativityHow Conscious Loving went from living-room groups to a major book deal and an Oprah appearanceWhy “nobody ever blames their way to happiness or enlightenment”Luck, intention, and what’s nextThe ninth-grade decision to “be one of the lucky ones” – and the coin-collector story that followedWhy he says if you’re still stuck, you likely haven’t made a deep enough commitment yetHis original birthday wish – “eternal happiness for everyone, including me” – and why it still standsGay’s newest project: an AI-powered coaching portal to support coaches and clients in real timeResources & Links📚 Explore Gay’s work:Website: https://hendricks.com/?v=0b3b97fa6688Loving Life (memoir)The Big LeapConscious LovingThe Big Leap Podcast: https://bigleappodcast.com/📘 Read GILDED by Coach Keren Eldad: https://www.amazon.com/Gilded-Breaking-Ambition-Perfectionism-Relentless/dp/B0DXRK5FLL/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1OPCX1FARYF63&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.njD5L0Nd6doDLQVmo_4wtVKk_-HS5-aTOZ4Oq3LQXIfLe_2B_B22PN1Jz1vUr3hsQGkARRYSBSM38bgnhX_woQ.4cDO6ga9zTbytHLae6dqqbmCUB7zBWQN3Vujzi4uQ1Y&dib_tag=se&keywords=gilded+keren&qid=1764085054&sprefix=gilded+keren%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-1Mentioned in this episode:Viktor Frankl, Man’s Search for MeaningConnect with Coach Keren:Website: www.KerenEldad.comInstagram: Instagram.com/KerenEldadGILDED: Break Free From the Cage of Ambition, Perfectionism, and the Relentless Pursuit of More: https://www.amazon.com/Gilded-Breaking-Ambition-Perfectionism-Relentless/dp/B0DXRK5FLL/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1OPCX1FARYF63&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.njD5L0Nd6doDLQVmo_4wtVKk_-HS5-aTOZ4Oq3LQXIfLe_2B_B22PN1Jz1vUr3hsQGkARRYSBSM38bgnhX_woQ.4cDO6ga9zTbytHLae6dqqbmCUB7zBWQN3Vujzi4uQ1Y&dib_tag=se&keywords=gilded+keren&qid=1764085054&sprefix=gilded+keren%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-1🎧 Listen to COACHED on:Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-gay-hendricks-the-big-leap-into-your-genius-zone/id1467079024?i=1000740814844Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/0KTTsqkF9vtdQAQezmjLjb?si=6d0821d325714915📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Zdsi6Dq4s3AMentioned in this episode:Book a Call

In this electrifying and deeply grounding installment of Coached: Coaching Masters, Coach Keren sits down with someone whose work has shaped her own growth in profound ways: Jessica Gill, Chief Content Officer at To Be Magnetic and co-host of the internationally beloved Expanded podcast.If you are even remotely adjacent to the worlds of manifestation, energetics, inner child work, subconscious reprogramming, somatics, Human Design, or Abraham Hicks, you already know that Jessica is the real deal — and this conversation reveals exactly why her work has become a lighthouse for millions who are ready to step into their worth.Together, Keren and Jessica explore the real mechanics of becoming magnetic, stripping away the mystical glitter and the popular-but-shallow “think it and it shall be” rhetoric, and instead offering a grounded, psychology-backed, deeply human conversation about what it actually takes to manifest a life that is worthy of you.In this episode, you’ll hear about:Jessica’s early career in Hollywood casting, the hidden misalignment she felt, and the precise moment she knew she had to walk awayThe Tony Robbins seminar visualization that blew her life wide open and changed her path foreverHow to identify your pings, your expanders, and your tests — and why so many people pass the first two and fail the lastThe truth about the Law of Attraction, and why so many people “practice” manifestation for decades without actually manifesting a thingWhy your subconscious self-worth, not your conscious desires, is what the universe responds toHow TBM integrates modalities like EMDR, IFS, somatics, psychology, and human design into a method that worksThe discipline required to unblock the parts of you that still don’t believe you are enoughHow authentic code, intuition, aligned action, and personal authority combine to create your next chapterWhere Jessica is headed next — in love, marriage, purpose, and the evolution of TBM in 2026This is a conversation about the real work — the kind that rearranges your internal architecture, clears out everything that keeps you playing small, and invites you to operate from the powerful, grounded, self-led place inside you that already knows you are worthy.Listen to the episode:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-manifestation-episode-youve-been-waiting-for/id1467079024?i=1000739647068Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1MstAvnHtnt3X5f9YnAKJa?si=257f3365815f4188📺 Watch the episode on YouTube (highly recommended): https://youtu.be/GuVPYG9DD5g?si=4N7kOBnFziserDR9Connect with Jessica:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicaashleygill/?hl=enWebsite: https://tobemagnetic.com/For the Challenge – use Code: JESSICAPodcast: https://tobemagnetic.com/expanded-podcast/2021/339Get the Book:How to ManifestCoached Show Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by guests on this show are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Coach Keren or With Enthusiasm. Nothing shared should be taken as an endorsement of specific advice, teachings, or opinions. This series is intended to showcase a range of teaching styles and business methodologies for educational and informational purposes only.Mentioned in this episode:Book a Call

What if “miracles” weren’t random, but a frequency you could live in?In this powerful and heart-opening conversation, Coach K sits down with The Bachelorette alum and transformational coach Eric Bigger, whose signature mantra “It’s Miracle Season” was born from heartbreak, ego death, and deep spiritual awakening.From Baltimore to Hollywood to Machu Picchu, Eric shares how his journey through fame, loss, and plant medicine led him to redefine success, embody love, and create Spiritual Fitness,  a practice that keeps the soul as strong as the body.Together, they unpack:The true meaning behind It’s Miracle Season, and how to activate that frequency.Why heartbreak and ego death are portals, not punishments.How authenticity and vulnerability are the new visibility in the AI age.The birth of Eric’s Spiritual Fitness movement, and why staying spiritually fit is as essential as staying physically fit.The courage to stop performing, surrender control, and live from soul.This episode is a transmission of healing, humility, and higher consciousness: a reminder that the miracle isn’t out there; it’s you.Guest: Eric Bigger, motivational speaker, author, TV personality, podcast host, and creator of The Miracle Season movement.Host: Coach Keren EldadKey Quotes“In order to be a king, you have to receive.” – Eric Bigger“Purpose is a side effect of surrender.” – Coach Keren Eldad“Miracle Season is a healing frequency that ends all suffering.” – Eric BiggerMentioned in This EpisodeA Hundred Days of Wisdom and Transformation by Eric BiggerMan’s Search for Meaning by Viktor FranklPower vs. Force by David HawkinsThe Work (“Loving What Is”) by Byron KatieSpiritual Fitness Podcast by Eric Bigger Connect with Eric BiggerInstagram: @EricBiggerWebsite: ericbigger.comListen to Spiritual Fitness wherever you get your podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spiritual-fitness-with-eric-bigger/id1346342753 Connect with Coach KerenWebsite: www.coachkeren.comBook a Clarity Call: calendly.com/kereneldadFollow on Instagram: @coachkerenCoached Show Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by guests on this show are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Coach Keren or With Enthusiasm. Nothing shared should be taken as an endorsement of specific advice, teachings, or opinions. This series is intended to showcase a range of teaching styles and business methodologies for educational and informational purposes only.Mentioned in this episode:Book a Call

Guest: Lyndsay Dowd, Speaker, Author of Top-Down Culture, Host of Heartbeat for HireIn this powerful episode, Coach K sits down with the extraordinary Lyndsay Dowd, a former IBM executive turned cultural architect, to talk about what real leadership looks like in a post-corporate world.After 23 years at IBM, Lyndsay was fired from what she thought was her “dream role.” Instead of collapsing, she asked herself three questions that changed everything:1️⃣ What am I really good at?2️⃣ What do I love to do?3️⃣ How can I help people the most?From those answers, she built an empire of service: founding her company, writing her bestselling book Top-Down Culture, and launching Heartbeat for Hire, a podcast championing authentic leadership and human-centered culture.Together, Keren and Lyndsay go deep on:Why great leadership starts with humility and serviceThe power of listening to your heart, even when your parents (and the world) don’t get itHow to lead people through uncertainty with trust, empathy, and integrityThe truth about speaking and podcasting as serious professional businessesWhy the best question any leader can ask is: “How can I be the best leader for you?”How marriage, partnership, and safety at home expand your courage in businessFavorite Quote:“You’ll never look bad lifting others up.” - Lyndsay DowdConnect with Lyndsay:Book: Top-Down CulturePodcast: Heartbeat for HireWebsite: www.lyndsaydowd.comConnect with Coach Keren:Book: GILDED: Break Free from the Cage of Ambition, Perfectionism, and the Relentless Pursuit of MoreCoaching + Speaking: www.KerenEldad.comBook a Clarity Call: calendly.com/kereneldadMentioned in this episode:Book a Call

What if wealth started with your frequency—and the spreadsheets came second?In this conversation, Coach Keren Eldad sits down with Elizabeth Ralph, founder of The Spiritual Investor and former energy trader who retired at 39, to explore a new money paradigm: unite the quantum with practical investing so abundance becomes both a feeling and a financial reality.Elizabeth Ralph — founder of The Spiritual Investor, former energy trader and financial executive who retired at 39. She teaches entrepreneurs a new money paradigm that unites the quantum with practical investing. Host of The Spiritual Investor Podcast.What we coverThe “frequency” of money and why abundance vs. lack is an emotional starting point—not a spreadsheet.Elizabeth’s turning point (yes, the kangaroo + Cheetos story) and redefining freedom on your own terms.The five-part holistic money system: Investing, Money Management, Income (the conduit), Money Neutrality, and Breaking the Structure.Bridging the esoteric and the 3D: how to merge energy work with practical wealth-building.Surrendering expectations so money can arrive through more channels than your plan.Why teaching is an act of service—and how to follow the “green lights.”Timestamps00:00 Welcome & set-up: Real wealth consciousness, from Abraham Hicks to Wallace Wattles01:17 Meet Elizabeth Ralph: energy trader → intuitive investor → teacher02:14 On frequency, co-creation, and recognizing resonance03:08 The kangaroo moment: redefining freedom (and your life)08:33 Visual planning, “adding sticks to the fire,” and catching the real-estate wave10:00 Defining freedom realistically (and personally)11:34 From trading floor to horses & slowing the nervous system16:41 First client: “We’re starting with a meditation.” The Spiritual Investor is born22:03 Uniting the quantum & 3D—where people get stuck (and how to bridge)30:02 The 5-part wealth system explained33:15 Compounding, play accounts, and making money while you fly36:00 Surrendering the how: income ≠ control37:51 Money neutrality & breaking the structure (contrast on purpose)39:14 Creation is circular (build → destroy → build)41:20 The mission: put wealth in the hands of the conscious43:18 Life updates: divorce, homecoming, Tennessee ranch, horses, and healing47:16 What’s next: the book, the mastermind, and living in flow49:23 Wrap: becoming a creator, not just a success storyKey ideas & quotables“Money is energetic currency. Invite it in rather than chase it.” — Elizabeth“The bridge between the 3D and the quantum is emotional.” — Coach K“Creation isn’t linear. It’s circular: build → destroy → build.” — Coach K“Money neutrality is the void that calls money in.” — Elizabeth“Surrender the how so you can receive the more.” — Coach KResources mentionedAbrahamHicks /Esther Hicks, Byron Katie, Eckhart TolleThe Science of Getting Rich, Wallace D. Wattles, Florence Scovel Shinn - YouTubeIt’s Not Your Money,Tosha SilverYuval Noah Harari (Sapiens) on money as an “intersubjective reality”Matthew McConaughey (Greenlights)Coach K’s book: GILDED - https://www.amazon.com/Gilded-Breaking-Ambition-Perfectionism-Relentless/dp/1684817579Get the GILDED Journal to deepen the work / Available on AmazonElizabeth’s podcast: The Spiritual Investor - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spiritual-investor/id1534639387Elizabeth’s Mastermind - https://www.thespiritualinvestor.com/ConnectElizabeth Ralph: Website - https://www.thespiritualinvestor.com/Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spiritual-investor/id1534639387Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/elizabethralph/?hl=enCoach Keren: www.KerenEldad.comInstagram  - https://www.instagram.com/coachkeren/?hl=enWork with Coach K / book a clarity call: https://calendly.com/kereneldad/consultation?back=1Coached Show Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by guests on this show are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Coach Keren or With Enthusiasm. Nothing shared should be taken as an endorsement of specific advice, teachings, or opinions. This series is intended to showcase a range of teaching styles and business methodologies for educational and informational purposes only.Mentioned in this episode:Book a Call

Personal finance icon Jean Chatzky -CEO & co-founder of HerMoney Media, host of the HerMoney podcast, and longtime TODAY Show financial editor- joins Coach Keren to demystify the biggest bugaboo of them all - money. As a great teacher on the subject, Jean shares her zigzag path from journalism to Wall Street and back, the mistakes that shaped her mission, and the five simple habits that put your money (and life) on track. We also unpack FinanceFixx, InvestingFixx, and practical ways to build confidence, community, and wealth, without overwhelm. Listen/WatchApple Podcasts (HerMoney): Apple PodcastsYouTube playlist (HerMoney): YouTubeHerMoney site (articles, tools): HerMoneyTimestamps(00:00) — Why mindset matters: “If you want to own your life, you have to own your money.”(02:12) — Midwest roots, early jobs, first money patterns(03:22) — The “high-paying wrong job” detour—and choosing alignment over optics(08:30) — Pivot to business journalism → equity research → Forbes: learning to read the numbers(13:29) — Core lesson: Numbers don’t lie. Know what’s coming in/out so you can choose your trajectory(15:55) — Why even pros need help: the case for a financial advisor as your “objective mirror”(17:35) — Why Jean built HerMoney and launched the podcast for women (learning environment > jargon) HerMoney(22:06) — Jean’s 5 money habits that compound results (earn, spend under income, invest, protect, give)(27:12) — From TV money makeovers to FinanceFixx + InvestingFixx: structure, coaching, community HerMoney+2HerMoney+2(29:53) — The power of “zigzags” and saying yes to the open doorKey Ideas & TakeawaysAlignment first, then money follows. Ditch the binary of “meaning vs. money”—choose meaning, build skill, results accrue.Know your numbers. Cash flow awareness = agency.Automate investing early. Start with workplace plans or an IRA/Roth; make your money work, consistently.Protect the plan. Insurance + basic estate docs (will, POAs, living will) keep progress from unraveling.Community multiplies confidence. A welcoming space accelerates learning and action (see HerMoney programs). HerMoneyResources MentionedHerMoney (articles/tools/newsletter): https://hermoney.com/ HerMoneyHerMoney Podcast with Jean Chatzky (Apple): https://apple.co/3… Apple PodcastsFinanceFixx (4-week money reset): https://hermoney.com/shop/product/financefixx-4-week/ (Use code mentioned on-air: FALL25) HerMoneyInvestingFixx (women’s investing club w/ Karen Finerman): https://hermoney.com/fixx/ | Join page: https://join.investingfixx.com/ HerMoney+1Books by Jean:Pay It Down! (debt → wealth on $10/day) PenguinRandomhouse.comAgeProof (health + wealth link) Hachette Book GroupThe Difference (resilience, risk, and passion → prosperity) WebScottAbout Jean ChatzkyCEO of HerMoney, host of the HerMoney podcast, bestselling author, and the TODAY Show’s financial editor for 25 years. She appears across major media and builds programs that make money simple—and doable. Support COACHEDIf this conversation helped, follow, rate, and review COACHED—it really helps us bring you more master teachers.#CoachedPodcast #CoachingMasters #JeanChatzky #HerMoney #FinanceFixx #InvestingFixx #Wom Coached Show Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by guests on this show are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Coach Keren or With Enthusiasm. Nothing shared should be taken as an endorsement of specific advice, teachings, or opinions. This series is intended to showcase a range of teaching styles and business methodologies for educational and informational purposes only.Mentioned in this episode:Book a CallBook a Call

Global leadership mentor Dov Baron joins Coach Keren for a candid conversation on what it really takes to lead with integrity, earn trust, and build cultures of true belonging—not performative “fitting in.” Dov unpacks his Emotional Source Code framework, the destructive side of “enlightenment,” and why leaders must move their teams from tolerated presence to trusted belonging. We also get into AI, guardrails, and why the future of work is profoundly human.Listen/WatchApple Podcasts: The Dov Baron Show Apple PodcastsSpotify: Leadership & Loyalty / The Dov Baron Show Spotify+1Dov’s site + blog: dovbaron.com Dov BaronTimestamps(00:01) — Opening and why Dov’s work sits at the intersection of integrity, leadership, and belonging(02:27) — The fall: 120 feet, eleven reconstructive surgeries, and five near-death experiences; why “enlightenment is a destructive process”(07:21) — Choosing between comeback bravado, lifelong victimhood, or the harder third path: burn the identity and begin again(10:18) — From applause-seeking to service: “It’s not what I do. It’s where I’m doing it from.”(14:04) — Shadow work, truth-telling, and dropping the pedestal (including for our heroes—and ourselves)(21:28) — “You say you want X. What are you willing to give up?” The cost of real change(28:00) — How Dov’s polymath path (Kabbalah → Jungian psych → neuroscience → leadership) forged the Emotional Source Code(34:27) — The five layers: milieu, anatomy of meaning, identity, values/beliefs, behavior—and why most change fails(38:01) — Curiosity ≠ confirmation questions; how leaders rewrite the emotional contract with teams(41:18) — Organizational truth-telling vs. profit, and building purpose that creates fierce loyalty(44:53) — Rebuilding community at work (mandatory “come in/don’t work” days)(45:44 )— AI: why guardrails matter; the human edge will win(50:27) — What’s next for Dov: Creating Cultures of Belonging (book + course), weekly writing, ongoing podcastKey Ideas & TakeawaysEnlightenment burns before it builds. If you won’t let old identities burn, you won’t rise.The Emotional Source Code (ESC) explains why behavior won’t change if you skip meaning and identity work. Start at the source, not the symptom. Dov Baron+1Belonging beats fitting in. Fitting in is self-betrayal; belonging creates courage, innovation, and trust. Dov BaronCuriosity is rigorous. It seeks to disconfirm your bias and understand the other’s meaning.Future of work = more human. Tech will compress the “niche,” but connection, discernment, and community can’t be automated.Build community on purpose. Intentionally create non-work time on-site to deepen real bonds.Truth-telling scales culture. From “tolerated presence” to “trusted belonging” requires identity-level honesty, not slogans.Resources MentionedDov’s website & writing: https://dovbaron.com/ Dov BaronDov’s article hub on belonging: Waitlist + essays on belonging and culture Dov Baron+1Book (classic): Fiercely Loyal (Amazon) — retention and loyalty strategies AmazonBook (new): Creating Cultures of Belonging — waitlist / updates on dovbaron.com Dov BaronPodcast, AI episodes with Prof. De Kai: Part 1 / Part 2 Apple Podcasts+1Dov’s podcast pages: Show hub + Apple/Spotify/YouTube playlist YouTube+3Dov Baron+3Apple Podcasts+3About Dov BaronDov is a world-renowned leadership mentor and host of The Dov Baron Show (formerly Leadership & Loyalty). His work blends spiritual traditions, Jungian psychology, neuroscience, and culture-building. He writes weekly on LinkedIn and at dovbaron.com; his books include Fiercely Loyal and the forthcoming Creating Cultures of Belonging. Dov Baron+2Amazon+2Rate & Review COACHEDIf this episode sparked something for you, please rate, review, and follow COACHED wherever you listen—it helps the show reach more people who care about integrity and real transformation.Suggested Hashtags#CoachedPodcast #CoachingMasters #DovBaron #Leadership #Integrity #Belonging #EmotionalSourceCode #Culture #Trust #FutureOfWork #Curiosity #AICoached Show Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by guests on this show are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Coach Keren or With Enthusiasm. Nothing shared should be taken as an endorsement of specific advice, teachings, or opinions. This series is intended to showcase a range of teaching styles and business methodologies for educational and informational purposes only.Mentioned in this episode:Book a Call

How do you combine integrity and ambition—and still close massive deals? Jennifer Justice’s career spans Wall Street law firms, the rise of hip-hop, 17 years repping Jay-Z, and building Roc Nation before launching The Justice Dept. to champion women, equity, and ethical dealmaking. In this conversation, JJ breaks down the system, the glass ceilings, and the practical playbook for asking (and getting) what you’re worth—without selling your soul.What We CoverOrigin story → Operator: From small-town Washington to Cornell Law to hip-hop’s deal tables.Roc Nation years: Structuring cross-industry deals (music, film/TV, branding, sports) and why artists needed true business partners—not just agents.Pay equity reality check: How identical roles routinely paid women far less—and how to fight (with counsel).Values as a filter: Why centering equity attracts the right clients and deals.The “ask” muscle: Why most women never actually ask for full value—and how to change that now.Founder advice: Stop doing everything. Know your role on the “team,” hire the rest, and scale.Holding integrity as you rise: Self-correction > self-flagellation; keep your North Star and course-correct fast.Guest: Jennifer Justice (JJ) — CEO & Founder of The Justice Dept. (business strategy, corporate development & investment advisory) focused on helping female founders, execs, talent, and brands grow companies—and wealth. Former entertainment attorney for Jay-Z (17 years) and Beyoncé (1 year); ex-GC & EVP at Roc Nation; named to Billboard’s Women in Power list (3x). Host of Taking Care of Lady Business.Connect with JJ:Website: https://www.thejusticedept.comInstagram (firm): https://www.instagram.com/thejustice.dpt/TikTok (show): https://www.tiktok.com/@takingcareofladybusinessInstagram (JJ): https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/JJ’s Quick Frameworks & PromptsKnow Your Non-Negotiables: Sit with what you truly want (be honest).Value Reality Check: Separate household wealth from your earned value. What would your lifestyle be on your income alone?Ask → Assess → Act: Ask for what you deserve. If the answer is no, you’re asking the wrong person—move to the next door.One Foot In, One Foot Out: If you must take the job, keep searching for the place that matches your value.Links & ResourcesThe Justice Dept. (advisory & law): https://www.thejusticedept.comTaking Care of Lady Business (podcast): search on your favorite app or via the site aboveJJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/Firm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejustice.dpt/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@takingcareofladybusinessLoved this episode?Subscribe and leave a quick review—your support helps us bring more master teachers to COACHED.Listen now:Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coached-with-coach-keren/id1697248078Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4W1Q9T88HZo2U64q7oc2O0Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by guests on this show are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Coach Keren or With Enthusiasm. Nothing shared should be taken as an endorsement of specific advice, teachings, or opinions. This series is intended to showcase a range of teaching styles and business methodologies for educational and informational purposes only.Mentioned in this episode:Book a Call

In this episode of the Coached Podcast (and the Coaching Masters series), Coach Keren Eldad sits down with reinvention expert, empowerment coach, and bestselling author Wendy Valentine, creator of The Midlife Makeover Show, the #1 podcast inspiring women worldwide to embrace midlife as a powerful new beginning. Wendy shares her own “from breakdown to breakthrough” journey: from heartbreak, debt, and chronic illness to driving a 25-foot RV into her future self,  and the radical tools that guided her, including:The Wheel of Midlife for evaluating where you are nowHer FREEDOM Process – the exact 7 steps to reset your life, embody your new identity, and reclaim joySpeaking to why embodying your future self before you “arrive” can change everythingTeaching us how small, deliberate steps (and even doing the “opposite,” as inspired by the greatest Sitcom character ever – George Costanza!) can open doors you never imaginedIf you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be a teacher of transformation or you’re standing at your own crossroads right now, this episode will light the way.Key Takeaways:“We become great teachers by first becoming great students.”You can’t shortcut true reinvention, but you can make it practical.The “midlife crisis” can actually be a midlife awakening if you allow your old identity to die and commit to the new role.Kitten steps > analysis paralysis.Wendy’s podcast The Midlife Makeover Show: https://wendyvalentine.com/podcastWomen Waking Up in Midlife (book): includes $500+ in bonuses: playbook, guided meditations, digital vision board & workshop.Kathy Heller’s BookDon’t Keep Your Day JobEnjoying COACHED?Subscribe wherever you listen and leave a quick review: it really helps us keep bringing you world-class teachers and conversations.🎧 LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE:Apple Podcasts → https://tinyurl.com/yw5vacerSpotify → https://tinyurl.com/3s7hktxzCONNECT WITH WENDY VALENTINE:🎙️ The Midlife Makeover Show → https://wendyvalentine.com/podcast📘 Women Waking Up in Midlife (includes $500+ in bonuses!) → https://wendyvalentine.com💫 WATCH KEREN’S TEDx Talk:“Why You Should Pray for a Midlife Crisis” → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxrNFzI57gs&t=9sDisclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by guests on this show are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Coach Keren or With Enthusiasm. Nothing shared should be taken as an endorsement of specific advice, teachings, or opinions. This series is intended to showcase a range of teaching styles and business methodologies for educational and informational purposes only.Mentioned in this episode:Book a Call

Guest: Ashley Stahl — former counter-terrorism pro, career coach, bestselling author of U-Turn, host of the U-Turn Podcast, founder of Wise Whisper Agency (TEDx + speaking career development)Episode SummaryAt 24, Ashley landed the “dream job” in national security—and immediately felt the misalignment. In this masterclass on identity, discernment, and career clarity, she unpacks the “turn signals” that told her to pivot, the 10 Core Skill Sets framework from U-Turn, and a clean distinction between instinct and intuition. We explore soul line vs. goal line, the dignity of process, and how to build a speaking career from values, not vanity. If you’re in transition—or ready to deepen into mastery—this is your episode.Key TopicsTurn Signals vs. Rationalization: How your body flags misalignment before your mind can justify it.Values + Skill Set: The “what” (skill set) and the “how” (values) must agree—or you’ll pay for it in energy.Identity Work: Why every evolution requires releasing an old identity (“no grief, no glory”).Soul Line vs. Goal Line: Achieve without bargaining against your soul.Three Lily Pads: Fine → Gift → Flow (and how to move between them).Instinct vs. Intuition: Animal alarm vs. wise whisper—and a micro-practice to hear the latter.Core Skill Sets: A preview of Ashley’s 10; how energy (introvert/extrovert) filters the right expression of your gift.Process Over Speed: Impatience is expensive; honor the experiment.AI & Intimacy: Use the tool—don’t outsource your humanity.Memorable Quotes“You don’t need to convince yourself to do what’s aligned.”“Every new chapter asks for a new identity.”“Don’t do what you love. Do what you are.”“The worst time-sucks often arrive dressed as great opportunities.”“Never rob someone of the dignity of their process.”Micro-Practice: Hearing IntuitionSlow down (one minute: eyes soft, breath steady).Name the signal: “This feels like fear / this feels like a quiet yes/no.”Act lightly: Take the smallest aligned next step; observe the energy it creates.Timestamps00:02 – Welcome + series frame: integrity in teaching02:38 – Age 24: “dream job,” misalignment, values conflict06:10 – Turn signals vs. over-rationalizing10:46 – Money, meaning, and the 10th-birthday luggage story13:55 – From Pentagon to coaching: burning through 2,000 alumni calls17:47 – Identity, grief, and letting iterations go24:28 – Deepak, desire, and becoming who you are26:49 – Soul line vs. goal line (and the “LinkedIn line”)29:52 – Three lily pads: Fine → Gift → Flow34:01 – Instinct vs. intuition (wise whispers)36:06 – Core Skill Sets—words, numbers, coordination, service…39:59 – What Ashley may write next (great talks, TEDx)40:54 – The dignity of process; impatience is expensive43:23 – AI as tool, not intimacy; keep humanity at the center45:01 – How to work with Ashley (Wise Whisper Agency)Resources & LinksAshley’s book: U-Turn - Ashley’s TEDx: “How to Figure Out What You Really Want” Wise Whisper Agency Books mentionedDeepak Chopra, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success Gay Hendricks, The Big Leap Dark Horse (Ogas & Rose) The Coached Podcast: Subscribe • Apple • Spotify • YouTube Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by guests on this show are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Coach Keren or With Enthusiasm. Nothing shared should be taken as an endorsement of specific advice, teachings, or opinions. This series is intended to showcase a range of teaching styles and business methodologies for educational and informational purposes only.Mentioned in this episode:Book a Call