How can you become the leader of your own life before leading others?

Rich Lohman, a leadership expert and high-performance coach, joins Ian Bowen to unpack the transformative power of self-leadership. Rich shares his journey from people-pleasing to purposeful growth, the science behind DISC personality assessments, and why a growth plan is non-negotiable for success.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

1. Why leadership starts with the person in the mirror—not a title or position.

2. The three pillars of self-leadership: fitness, finances, and relationships.

3. How DISC assessments reveal your blind spots and unlock growth.

4. The “earthquake moments” that force change—and how to avoid waiting for them.

5. Why most personal development fails (and how to turn reading into results).

Key Takeaways:

1. Leadership Begins Within: You can’t lead others effectively until you lead yourself.

2. DISC as a Mirror: Your personality assessment isn’t just data—it’s a roadmap for growth.

3. Burn the Ships: Commitment requires eliminating escape routes.

4. Growth over Goals: A 1% daily improvement compounds into lifelong transformation.

5. Coaching Matters: The right coach accelerates progress by reflecting your potential back to you.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Rich’s backstory: From sales manager to leadership coach

07:15 - The cold morning run that sparked a friendship (and a leadership lesson)

12:30 - Why most people outsource leadership—and why that’s a mistake

18:45 - The Romans 12:2 framework: “Do not conform to the patterns of this world”

25:10 - How DISC assessments expose your blind spots and strengths

32:40 - The 4-step growth plan: Identify, commit, track, reflect

40:20 - “Rigorous honesty”: Why lying to yourself is the biggest barrier

48:00 - Rich’s “earthquake moment” and the power of burning ships

55:30 - Project 1202: Custom coaching for entrepreneurs and teams

Connect with Rich Lohman:

Website: https://www.richlohman.com/r/a

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richlohman/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rich_lohman/

Project1202: https://www.project1202.com/

CONNECT WITH IAN BOWEN:

Website: https://thepositivepersistence.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianrbowen/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ianrbowen

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PositivePersistence-ch8fk