Live Fully. Lead Authentically. A Brimstone Coaching Podcast

Most leaders think they have to choose between a great business and a great life. Traci Austin says that’s the wrong question - and the answer could change how your teamworks, communicates, and stays engaged. Kurt Bush and Chris Godfredson sit down with Traci Austin, leadership coach, HR strategist, and creator of the And/Both Method, to unpack a practical way to improve performance without sacrif...

Your brain is wired to react before you lead. Dr. Marcia Ruben shows how to rewire that, so you stop running on autopilot and start leading with intention. Most leaders spend years trying to fix themselves. Executive coach Dr. Marcia Rubin makes the case for a different move: accept yourself, lead from your strengths, and learn which imperfections actually matter. Host Kurt Bush talks with her abo...

How much of your life is being shaped by stories you never consciously chose? In this episode of Live Fully. Lead Authentically. , Kurt sits down with executive coach, author, and speaker Stephanie Peirolo to explore the deeper forces that influence the decisions we make every day. Together, they unpack why so many leaders get trapped in "right versus wrong" thinking, how family, culture...

Busy is not the same as effective, and the next generation of leaders needs a better blueprint. Michael T. Brown, LPC, shares a grounded, practical conversation on how gratitude, self-awareness, and intentional leadership can change the way youshow up at work, at home, and in your community. This episode is a reset for anyone trying to lead with more clarity, courage, and purpose. Hit that “FOLLOW...

What if the story you tell yourself about being judged is the very thing keeping you stuck? Kurt Bush and Chris Godfredsen unpack how leaders quietly give away their agency by letting imagined criticism, discomfort, or room dynamics dictate how they show up—and what it takes to lead with more freedom, integrity, and courage. Kurt opens with a real leadership story about a tense meeting, a hurt con...

Kurt Bush talks with Nami Prakash, former corporate leader, leadership coach, author, and founder of Mind Quotient, about why the most effective leaders are not defined by technical skill alone. They dig into self-awareness, emotional regulation,boundaries, and the difference between performing for approval and living in alignment with your values. In this conversation, Nami shares how her own jou...

What if your greatest strengths are also the very thingskeeping you stuck? In this episode of Live Fully. Lead Authentically. , Kurt and Chris welcome executive coach Ingeborg Mooiweer for a powerful conversation about the hidden patterns that drive many high-achieving leaders. Together, they explore why outward success so often coexists with loneliness, imposter syndrome, and the persistent feeli...

In this episode, Colin Casillas shares his journey of retiring from alcohol and how it transformed his personal and professional life. We explore the mental frameworks, stages, and practical strategies for high-performing professionals considering similar changes. Hit that “FOLLOW” or “SUBSCRIBE” to make sure you don’t missa single episode! To send a “MAILBAG” message to the guys, email them at li...

The results of your life, your leadership, and your relationships are not random—and that means you have more power to change them than you think. Chris Godfordson and Kurt Bushunpack the uncomfortable but freeing idea that there are no accidental outcomes, only patterns, inputs, and choices you can learn to see. Kurt opens with the story of a brilliant process engineer who could look at a messy s...

Most leaders do not need more advice. They need a way to quiet the noise long enough to hear what actually matters. Rebecca Wilson shows how mindfulness becomes a practicalleadership tool - one that helps high performers make better decisions, stay grounded under pressure, and lead with more presence, clarity, and impact. Rebecca is an award-winning executive coach, speaker, and mindfulness teache...

What keeps us from communicating with clarity? According toleadership communication coach Salvatore Manzi, it's often not a lack of skill. In this episode of Live Fully. Lead Authentically. , Kurt and Chris explore the connection between self-awareness, presence, and authentic communication. Whether you leadmeetings, speak on stages, or want to communicate more authentically in everyday conversati...

In this episode, Sally Twistleton shares her journey from engineer to leadership coach, emphasizing the power of quiet strength and the importance of inclusive leadership. We explore how introverts can thrive in extrovert-dominated environments and the value of calm, steady leadership in high-pressuresituations. Hit that “FOLLOW” or “SUBSCRIBE” to make sure you don’t missa single episode! To send...

Curiosity is not a personality trait. It is a leadership skill, and if you think certainty makes you stronger, this conversation will challenge everything you believe. Kurt Bush and Chris Godfredsen unpack why the need to be “right” can quietlysabotage teams, relationships, and your own growth. Chris opens with a brutally honest confession: for years, he believed the world would be better if every...

Most of what you’ve been taught about conflict is backwards - especially if you think the goal is to “win.” Recovering employment litigator Dave Albrecht reveals why the legalsystem often makes conflict worse, and what it actually looks like to heal it instead. After a decade representing employees in federal court, Dave hit a breaking point that forced a radical question: what if lawyers were tra...

How often do we say "I can't" when what we really mean is "I won't" or "I haven't yet" ? In this episode of Live Fully. Lead Authentically. , Kurt and Chris welcome innovation consultant, author, and Centered co-founder JL Heather for a fascinatingconversation about the hidden beliefs and organizational systems that keep leaders and teams stuck. If you're ready to replace limitation with ownership...

In this episode of Live Fully. Lead Authentically. , Kurt sits down with coach, speaker, and author Jim Hughes to explore the hidden narratives that shape our lives, leadership, and relationships. Jim shares how years of striving, performing, and wearing a mask eventually led him to discover a more authentic way of living. This conversation is an invitation to stop fighting yourself, become curiou...

Regulation is not what happens when life is easy; it is what keeps us focused when everything else is falling apart. Kurt Bush and Chris Godfredsen get brutally honest about what it takes to stay grounded when grief, family change, work pressure, and old patterns all hit at once. If you have ever felt yourself getting hijacked by stress, this conversation gives you apractical way back to yourself....

What happens when you've checked every box for success, butstill find yourself wondering, “Where's the joy?” In this episode of Live Fully. Lead Authentically., Kurt and Chris sit down with entrepreneur, author, and men's advocate Ken Alexander for an honest conversation about masculinity, performance, and the lifelong journey of becoming your authentic self. Whether you're a leader, spouse, paren...

In this episode, Karine Velitska shares her transformativejourney from a high-powered finance career to becoming a neurosomatic breathwork facilitator and life coach. She explores the deep connection between the nervous system, emotional resilience, and authentic fulfillment, offeringpractical insights for aligning success with inner safety. Hit that “FOLLOW” or “SUBSCRIBE” to make sure you don’t...

Leaving a toxic job does not mean you are recovered from it. Katie Jean Hedieris reveals why workplace harm lingers in the body, how it can hijack your nervous system long after you quit, and what it actually takes to rebuild safety, trust, and agencyagain. If you have ever left a job and still felt anxious, numb, or unable to trust yourself, this episode will meet you there. Katie offers a path f...

In this episode of Live Fully. Lead Authentically. , Kurt and Chris welcome leadership consultant, speaker, and author KathyEastwood for a conversation about what it really means to lead people well. Together, they explore the role of self-awareness, trust, vulnerability, and emotional intelligence in creating healthy, high-performing teams, while discussing why even great leaders drift and how in...

In this episode of Live Fully. Lead Authentically. , Kurt sits down with Brian Miller, president of Coach Approach Ministries. Brianshares how his own leadership journey moved from casting a compelling vision to helping others discover their own. If you've ever felt the pressure to have all the answers, this episode offers a refreshing reminder that the most impactful leaders aren't always...

In this episode, Kurt and Chris explore the parallels between baseball and leadership, as seen in the recent events involving Dalton Rushing of the LA Dodgers, focusing on themes of failure, vulnerability, and growth. They discuss how emotional maturity and reflection can transform setbacks into opportunities for development. Hit that “FOLLOW” or “SUBSCRIBE” to make sure you don’t missa single epi...

What if one of the most important leadership skills isn't confidence or charisma, but calmness? In this episode, Kurt and Chris sit down with clinician, researcher, and entrepreneur Stephanie McAllister, founder of Virtual Connect Counseling Clinic, to explore what it takes to lead with steadiness in the midst of uncertainty. Stephanie shares honest stories frombuilding her own business, learning...

In this episode of Live Fully. Lead Authentically. , Kurt and Chris sit down with physicist, engineer, author, and leadership storyteller Melisa Buie to explore what happens after we fail, but before we've figured out how to move forward. Melisa shares how her own experiences with failure led her to write Face Plant and why the most transformative growth often happens in what she calls "f...