In this raw, honest, and often surprising conversation, Phillip Nathraim joins Christene Marie to explore how past experiences shape our identity, relationships, leadership, and emotional patterns — often without us realizing it. From corporate leadership to inner child work, Phillip unpacks how business, boundaries, family, and healing all intersect.

Together, they dive into:

-Why we keep repeating old patterns

-How hiring should start with self-awareness

-Healing beyond what’s “normal”

-Emotional intelligence in leadership

-And the moment a TV show saved Phillip’s life

-Whether you're a founder, a parent, or someone on a personal healing journey — this episode will hit home.

⏱️ Chapters:

0:00 Intro

0:19 Podcast Intro

0:57 Guest Phillip Intro

2:28 Maturing Through Entrepreneurship

7:10 Don’t Hire a Fish to Climb a Tree 🐟

10:40 Why Employees Disengage (It’s Not What You Think)

15:10 How to Build for Team Success

20:30 Our Perceptions Are Shaped by Childhood Narratives

28:53 Stop Fixing Your Weaknesses. Hire Them.

32:43 The Wheel of Fulfillment: Mapping Inner Priorities

43:00 Family Systems, Boundaries & Redefining Belonging

57:27 Fear Around Money

1:01:19 What Intuition Really Is (And How to Trust It)

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Phillip's Book Recommendation:

📚 The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles

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🙋‍♂️ About the Guest: Phillip Nathan

Phillip Nathan is a leadership strategist, speaker, and emotional intelligence guide helping founders and teams align from the inside out. He's the co-founder of Execucom, a behavioral intelligence and team performance platform that combines predictive analytics with coaching to help companies hire, inspire, and lead better.

Through his work, Phillip bridges business strategy and inner transformation — using tools like the Predictive Index and frameworks rooted in recovery, self-awareness, and neuroscience. He also speaks widely about emotional resilience, trauma-informed leadership, and faith-centered growth.

🔗 Website: https://www.execucom.co/

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🔗 Instagram: @phillipnaithram

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