Keeping It Real with Jac and Ral

In this episode, Jac & Ral break down what it actually means to meet your "Future Self" - moving past daily survival mode and into intentional design. We explore why forward-planning is your ultimate leadership life hack, how anticipation beats reaction every single time, and how to stop white-knuckling a path that stopped serving you months ago. If you're ready to:Stop being a follower and start anticipating what's around the corner.Align your daily actions with the version of who you're actually trying to become.Trade reactive chaos for future-fit clarity and control. Then Giddyup to you – your future self will thank you. Hit play to look ahead.Your Support Keeps the Show Going:https://tinyurl.com/jacandralpatreonFuture Fluency Indexhttps://www.futurefluencyindex.com/New Episode Every Monday Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPgFollow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

Ever wondered what it takes to build a high-performing team today? In this episode Jac & Ral dive deep into modern talent, high-density teams, and future-fluent leadership. They discuss what the modern “A-Team” looks like, how to hunt for real talent, how to be an “A-Team” leader and share some world class examples where brands maintain high density talent (yes it’s a thing!) and protect psychological safety. And they share what every leader should be asking to determine who stays in an A team and who doesn’t.  Your Support Keeps the Show Going:https://tinyurl.com/jacandralpatreonFuture Fluency Indexhttps://www.futurefluencyindex.com/New Episode Every Monday Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPgFollow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

Are you drawing down on your personal energy reserves faster than you’re replenishing them? In Part 2 of our deep dive with neuroscientist and DNA expert Alessandra Edwards, we unpack why caffeine dependency, shorter fuses, and workouts that leave you exhausted are red flags. Jac & Ral also learn what happens to your mind and body in your 30s, 40s, and 50s (reality check!) and why midlife is your crucial setup for long-term health. If you’re a Keeper ready to protect your vitality and perform at your best, this episode is the bomb! Alessandra Edwardshttps://www.instagram.com/alessandra.edwards/The DNA of Performancehttps://www.dymocks.com.au/the-dna-of-performance-by-alessandra-edwards-9781922357540Your Support Keeps the Show Going:https://tinyurl.com/jacandralpatreonFuture Fluency Indexhttps://www.futurefluencyindex.com/New Episode Every Monday Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPgFollow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

She invented the portfolio career before we knew it was a thing…  In this episode Jac and Ral pay tribute to the legendary Dolly Parton and break down her timeless business and leadership lessons.  From her masterclass in self-reinvention (more than a few times over!) to owning her IP, Dolly proved she was far more than just a talented singer, she was a visionary business mastermind who expanded her brand from country and pop music to Broadway, acting, theme parks (Dollywood), and global philanthropy, all while remaining radically true to herself. Ral shares a story very few know about and together they discuss their favourite Dolly quotes (and songs!). In a world full of same same, we should all strive to be more like Dolly.Your Support Keeps the Show Going:https://tinyurl.com/jacandralpatreonFuture Fluency Indexhttps://www.futurefluencyindex.com/New Episode Every Monday Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPgFollow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

Are you running on empty, struggling to switch off, or finding it harder to bring your best self to work? In this episode, Jac and Ral are joined by Alessandra Edwards, author of The DNA of Performance and expert advisor on the biology of high performance. They explore the critical distinction between your capability (what you know) and your capacity (what you can physically access each day). Plus, Alessandra breaks down why middle-age fatigue might be depletion rather than aging, how your genetic energy blueprint influences stress, and why 84% of leaders aren't taking proper breaks during the workday. If you want to learn how to build sustainable biological capacity to avoid burnout in leadership and personal life – this is the episode for you!Alessandra Edwardshttps://www.instagram.com/alessandra.edwards/The DNA of Performancehttps://www.dymocks.com.au/the-dna-of-performance-by-alessandra-edwards-9781922357540The full extended episode is available on Patreon https://tinyurl.com/jacandralpatreonFuture Fluency Indexhttps://www.futurefluencyindex.com/Our upcoming Immersionhttps://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/rmj2y6e84oqn1983mlc37/BROCHURE-Design-Your-Next-Chapter-2026.pdf?rlkey=na9zr13y1mhapzgd9wefm8cqq&st=uu6s7dj5&dl=0New Episode Every Monday Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPgFollow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown