Beyond Blind Blaming

If you don’t make the decision to win today, have you already decided to lose?James Whittaker is a bestselling author, executive producer of Think and Grow Rich: The Legacy, and host of the Win the Day podcast. After a decade in financial services, he left Brisbane for Boston, and now helps top companies build a winning mindset into their teams.In this episode, Kevin St. Clergy and James unpack the WIN method of wonder, intent, and nurture, from finding your winning traits to building daily routines, embracing good stress, and using a podcast to grow your business.In this episode, Kevin and James will discuss:(00:00) Introduction(02:14) From finance career to the Win the Day mission(04:21) Breaking down the WIN method(07:05) An exercise to uncover your winning traits(11:27) What motivates employees beyond a paycheck(12:47) Environment and routines that help you win(17:28) Seeking good stress and handling adversity(21:35) The question that changed James’s career path(26:52) Asking loyal clients for referrals the right way(32:03) Podcasting as a content and relationship engine(37:33) How to launch a podcast that lastsJames Whittaker is a three-time bestselling author, award-winning entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and host of the Win the Day podcast, which has over 70 million views. He is an author with The Napoleon Hill Foundation, a speaker for Success Magazine, and the Executive Producer of the multimillion-dollar film, Think and Grow Rich. James specializes in helping ambitious yet frustrated individuals gain clarity on their goals and develop effective plans to achieve them. His mission is to inspire others to adopt the ‘Win the Day’ mentality, empowering them to create meaningful change in their lives and inspire those around them.Connect with James:James’ Website: https://jameswhitt.com/ James’ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JamesWhittaker1Resources Mentioned:James’ Movie, Think and Grow Rich: The Legacy: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5278386/ James’ Book, Think and Grow Rich The Legacy: How the World's Leading Entrepreneurs, Thought Leaders, & Cultural Icons Achieve Success: https://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Legacy-EntrepreneursMindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck: https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-DweckDay One App: https://dayoneapp.com/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.

Most healthcare providers have no idea their marketing tools are putting them at serious legal risk – and the companies telling them "you're fine" are the ones with the most to lose.James Corr is Head of Partnerships at Freshpaint, a platform that bridges the gap between patient privacy and digital marketing. With over a decade in measurement and analytics consulting, James has worked across multiple verticals, including healthcare, helping practices navigate complex compliance challenges.In this episode, Kevin and James break down the hidden HIPAA risks in everyday digital marketing tools, from Google Analytics to Facebook pixels, and what private practices must do to protect themselves.In this episode, Kevin and James will discuss:(00:00) Introduction and HIPAA marketing risks overview(02:02) James's background and path to Freshpaint(04:02) Small practice myths about HIPAA compliance(05:09) How advertising pixels create legal exposure(06:36) The future of data privacy laws in the US(08:31) Why BAAs don't fully protect covered entities(11:10) Google Analytics, YouTube, and Maps risks(13:49) What private practice owners often overlook(15:39) Being barred from marketing platforms after violations(17:11) Ambulance chasers targeting healthcare websites(19:33) The four tiers of HIPAA violation penalties(25:48) Why you need a HIPAA-specialist attorneyJames Corr is Head of Partnerships at Freshpaint, a healthcare-focused data privacy platform. With over a decade of experience in measurement and analytics consulting, James has deep expertise helping healthcare organizations navigate the intersection of digital marketing and HIPAA compliance, ensuring patient data is protected without sacrificing marketing performance.Connect with James:Website: https://www.freshpaint.ioLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescorr1/ 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.

Balancing long hours and multiple responsibilities often leaves audiologists and practice owners exhausted, making it difficult to enjoy both work and personal time. After facing her own struggles with unhappiness, Stephanie Harrison discovered the power of positive psychology and its proven strategies for thriving. Realizing this valuable knowledge wasn’t widely accessible, she simplified it for everyday use, aiming to help others lead healthier and happier lives. In this episode, Stephanie joins Kevin to share science-backed tools for reducing stress, finding balance, and building a more fulfilling life and practice.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 (00:52) Understanding Positive Psychology(02:38) Lessons From Transitioning to Entrepreneurship(05:32) Moving Beyond Society’s Idea of Success(10:34) Taking Responsibility for Your Happiness(13:06) The Role of Self-Compassion in Achieving Happiness(16:14) Stephanie’s Four-Step Framework to Living Happily (17:21) How Happiness Prevents Burnout in Audiologists(19:44) Building Stronger Relationships Through Positivity(21:33) Addressing Workplace Negativity in Your Practice(23:52) Why People-First Marketing Wins in Audiology(25:51) How The New Happy Is Redefining Wellbeing(26:50) Unlearning Happiness Myths to Find True Fulfillment(32:24) Using Science and Creativity to Drive GrowthStephanie 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/0593541383From 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.

Most leaders are blind to the real source of their team's underperformance — and it almost always traces back to them.Dawn Henning-Reeman is a UK-based coach, business consultant, and leadership development specialist with a background as an international field hockey umpire with 85 caps for England and GB. Through her company, DHR Coaching, she helps founders and senior leaders lead with greater clarity, resilience, and self-awareness.In this episode, Kevin and Dawn explore how blind blaming shows up in leadership, why wellbeing directly impacts decision-making, and what it really takes to lead with intention.In this episode:(00:00) Introduction and Dawn's background(03:00) Field hockey umpiring and high-pressure decisions(04:52) Transitioning from sport to leadership consulting(06:12) How blind blaming shows up in leadership(08:19) Distinguishing what leaders can and can't control(09:37) A unique strategy for overcoming procrastination(11:02) How fatigue and sleep affect decision-making(14:06) Why wellbeing is overlooked in high-performance environments(16:04) Self-awareness and the shift to intentional leadership(18:12) Mindset, accountability, and long-term performance(21:06) Why every leader needs a coach(22:52) How Dawn invests in her own growthDawn Henning-Reeman is a UK-based leadership coach, business consultant, and former international field hockey umpire with 85 caps for England and GB. Through her company, DHR Coaching, she delivers evidence-informed coaching focused on leadership effectiveness, wellbeing, sleep, and sustainable performance, helping leaders and organizations build healthier, higher-performing cultures.Connect with Dawn Henning-Reeman:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnhenningreeman/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dhr_coaching/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. 

What if the real reason your business isn't growing is that you are the bottleneck – and the fix isn't working harder; it's doing less?Erik Sorenson is the founder and CEO of Platinum Partners, a business growth consultancy helping owners double revenue and build businesses that run without them. A former business owner who built and sold companies including HearWorks and Sorensen Advertising, Erik is also a two-time TEDx presenter and published author.In this episode, Kevin and Erik unpack the hustle trap, blind blaming in business, and how AI agents are reshaping what it means to run a company.In this episode:(00:00) Introduction and hustle versus smart growth(02:57) Why business owners stay stuck doing more(05:02) Growing by doing less, not more(06:35) What got you here won't get you there(07:08) The tyranny of how and subconscious limits(10:26) Where blame hides when growth stalls(11:39) Solving the wrong problem perfectly(15:20) Building a full AI workforce for owners(17:22) Agentic AI versus basic AI tools(20:21) The first 90 days with AI agents(23:45) Letting go of the "do it yourself" lie(27:08) What separates owners who build freedomErik Sorenson is the founder and CEO of Platinum Partners, a business growth and coaching platform helping owners across multiple industries scale revenue and build self-running businesses. A two-time TEDx presenter and published author, Erik also builds AI agent workforces that give business owners leverage without adding headcount.Connect with Erik Sorenson:Website: https://www.platinumpartnergroup.com/ Email: [email protected] Resources Mentioned:Ready, Fire, Aim by Michael Masterson: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0470182024 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.