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Welcome to the Journey to Iconic Podcast, where we explore the powerful journey of unlocking your highest potential from within.
In each episode, we dive into the personal transformations of individuals who have embraced their authentic selves to create a massive impact in their lives and businesses.
Whether through insightful interviews with experts or solo episodes filled with valuable insights, this podcast is dedicated to helping you tap into your unique voice and harness the transformative power of self-discovery.
Discover how to use your inner wisdom and authentic identity to:
•Unlock Your Full Potential
•Build Unshakable Confidence
•Make a Meaningful Impact
Join me as we explore how personal growth and transformation lead to success in all areas of life, from business to relationships and beyond.
Learn how you can create the life you truly desire by embracing who you really are.
19 Episodes
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What if your results changed the moment you stopped proving and started allowing? We mark the close of one chapter and begin a new season built on a simple idea: energy leads and strategy follows. Across this conversation, we unpack how breakdown precedes breakthrough, why certainty in the eventual arrival of clarity reduces suffering, and how a grounded body lets life work through you, not just at you. We talk about self-recognition as an antidote to the endless chase for validation. Instea...
Small talk says, “What do you do?” Real talk asks, “Who are you, and what gift are you here to bring?” We unpack the trap of reducing identity to a job title and explore a more generous lens on purpose: moving from inadequacy, through resourcefulness, into embodied wisdom you can share. Drawing on the Gene Keys activation sequence, we reframe fear as a signpost to the unknown and show why certainty in your ability to figure things out beats certainty about outcomes every time. Across the hour...
What if the moment that stings is the blessing you asked for? We dive into the messy middle where frustration, failure and tricky people become teachers, and we show how to meet them with clean honesty, strong boundaries and calm observation. Instead of chasing feel-good moments, we practise seeing every experience as information. That shift—from polarity to equilibrium—returns agency, raises our signal and opens space for solutions that force can’t create. We talk about owning emotions with...
What if the knot in your stomach isn’t a warning to people-please, but an invitation to finally choose yourself? We dive into the real reason saying no feels edgy, how resentment grows from quiet martyrdom, and why honest emotion carries a stronger frequency than forced positivity. This is a grounded, practical journey from lack to wholeness—where boundaries are clean, relationships mature, and your energy stops leaking into obligations that don’t serve you. We unpack the mechanics of trigge...
What happens when life suddenly pulls the rug from under your feet? For Christine Manko, a breast cancer diagnosis followed by her employer's bankruptcy became the unexpected catalyst for profound transformation. Christine takes us through her journey from corporate burnout to authentic living, revealing how these simultaneous challenges forced her to pause and listen to her body's wisdom. Before her diagnosis, Christine was thriving in her role as a business psychologist, traveling interna...
Have you ever stopped to question where your value truly comes from? In our achievement-driven world, we've learned to equate our worth with our productivity, contributions, and external validations. But what if this entire framework is missing the most fundamental truth about human value? This episode explores the powerful distinction between doing-based worth and being-based worth. I share personal insights about the trap of trying to "earn" our place in the world and the freedom that come...
What if your healthy lifestyle wasn’t enough to keep you truly well? This was the wake-up call for our guest, Venzo. Join us as Venzo courageously shares his transformative journey—from ignoring emotional struggles to confronting a significant core wound. His story reveals how true healing goes beyond physical discipline, emphasising the deep connection between emotions and the body. Gain insights into the unique relationship between emotional stress and physical pain, and discover how person...
Ever wondered if you could find balance between meticulous planning and embracing the chaos of the unknown? That's the provocative question we explore as we share a personal story about my seven-year-old son's entrepreneurial dream of starting an art stall. This tale of parental instincts clashing with the unpredictable journey of creativity serves as a powerful metaphor for how we often approach life. By examining the tension between protecting our children and letting them...
What if your biggest struggles could actually become your greatest gifts? Join me, Kirsten Barfoot, as I share insights from my journey as a Gene Keys guide, revealing how transforming fear into love can lead to profound personal transformation. In this episode, we explore the concept of each Gene Key holding a challenge, a gift, and an enlightened state. By shifting our perspective—a bit like flipping a coin—we can discover the empowering aspects hidden within our challenges.&nbs...
Feeling unseen and misunderstood while on a path to personal growth is more common than you might think. Join me as we explore the concept that true transformation doesn't come from drastic changes, but from embracing and accepting who we are. We'll confront societal pressures shift our perspective towards a richer understanding of ourselves. I shed light on how embracing every part of ourselves, even those parts we might perceive as negative, opens the door to meaningful transformation...
Discover the unexpected magic in life's little surprises with me as I share a heartfelt story about an extraordinary piece of artwork. This isn't just any art; it's a masterpiece created by my son's class, and a beautiful illustration of manifestation and gratitude. Through an unexpected gift, I learned how generosity and creativity intertwine to create something uniquely powerful. This story reminds us that even when plans go awry, the universe often delivers gifts far grea...
Ever found yourself face-to-face with a massive huntsman spider and wondered what it could teach you about personal growth? Discover how a surprising encounter with one of these Australian arachnids became a profound lesson in courage, intuition, and authentic leadership. This episode of the Journey to Iconic podcast explores the unexpected ways our everyday experiences can inspire transformation and help us unlock our highest potential. As I share my humorous yet nerve-wrac...
Discover how life's setbacks can be transformative opportunities on this episode of the Journey to Iconic podcast with me. Have you ever felt like life's challenges are pulling you back rather than propelling you forward? Join me as I unravel the power of embracing the consolidation phase, using the metaphor of an arrow being drawn back to launch forward. Through a compelling client story facing financial hurdles, I highlight how these perceived regressions are critical for ...
What if the key to overcoming life's challenges lies in unlocking your highest potential through transformation and intuition? Join me, on the Journey to Iconic podcast as we explore the incredible power of channeling your energy into fulfilling activities, even when other aspects of life feel overwhelming. Inspired by a friend's story of finding joy in seemingly mundane tasks, we'll uncover how focusing on activities that boost self-esteem and confidence can rejuvenate your spiri...
Can confronting the fear of being alone truly lead to a life-changing transformation? I invite you to join me, as I share a poignant conversation I had with a dear friend who has navigated the challenges of separation. Listen as we unravel the complex emotions attached to shattered dreams and the profound soul-searching that follows. Her journey is a testament to finding gratitude and self-discovery amidst adversity, pushing us to question our comfort zones and embrace challenges ...
What if you could redefine luxury through the lens of gratitude? Join me, Kirsten Barfoot, on this episode of Journey to Iconic as we explore a transformative perspective that elevates the ordinary into extraordinary opulence. Inspired by an eye-opening story about embracing the essence of luxury without the hefty price tag, we dive deep into how gratitude can reshape our understanding of what truly feels luxurious. Imagine finding the same richness in everyday moments th...
Are you ready to uncover the masterpiece that’s been within you all along? In this debut episode, we explore a powerful shift in perspective: the journey of self-discovery isn’t about seeking external validation or achieving status symbols like cars, houses, or titles. Instead, it’s about chipping away at the layers to reveal the brilliance already residing within you. Drawing inspiration from an ancient Chinese jade carving philosophy, I share how the masterpiece isn’t created—it’s disco...
In this episode, I chat with Priya about her journey from the vibrant tropics of India to the rainy streets of the Netherlands and how this shift sparked her passion for making fitness accessible to everyone. She shares how she embraced the Dutch love for outdoor activities, turning those drizzly streets into her training ground and discovering the joy of movement, no matter the weather or budget. We talk about her growth from struggling with short runs to conquering marathons, showing how sl...
What happens when your story burns within you, but the words just won’t come? In this illuminating conversation with professional ghostwriter Eilis Olson, we explore the delicate art of helping others tell their most powerful stories—even when they don’t see themselves as writers. Eilis shares her own journey from number-crunching accountant to soul-stirring storyteller, showing how following your intuition can lead to unexpected fulfillment. Despite battling the inner voice that whispered ...
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