Let's Think About It Podcast

Send Let’s Think About It a text Episode Summary   Momentum doesn’t come from motivation. It comes from purpose. In Episode 75, Coach Mo breaks down Why-Power —the most overlooked and most powerful force in the S.W.A.G. framework. After laying the groundwork with self-awareness in the previous episode, this conversation goes deeper into purpose as the fuel that keeps you showing up when motivation...

Send Let’s Think About It a text Episode Summary  December 2025 moved fast, and if you’re a high achiever, it probably burned you out more than you want to admit. In this episode, Coach Mo and Coach A-Mo break down how to use self-awareness as your first rep in the S.W.A.G. cycle so you don’t drag the same burnout into 2026. They unpack what it really means to “anchor yourself,” how to read your b...

Send Let’s Think About It a text Episode Summary   As the year closes, most leaders wait for January to “get serious” about goals. In this episode, Coach Mo and Coach A-Mo flip that script and show you how to use December as your momentum month for 2026. They walk through a four-part goal-setting process rooted in the S.W.A.G. framework: decide who you’re becoming, reconnect with your deeper why,...

Send Let’s Think About It a text Episode Summary What really shapes your work culture: the organization, or the energy you bring into it? In this episode, Coach Mo breaks down his CTCT framework for healthy workplace culture—Communication, Teamwork, Collaboration, and Trust—born from a panel conversation with UC Davis law students preparing to enter the profession. He unpacks how CTCT shows up in...

Send Let’s Think About It a text Episode Summary Leaders don’t get stuck for lack of talent. They get stuck inside an old identity. In this episode, Coach Mo and Coach A-Mo unpack how environment, habits, and memory lock us into the “chicken yard” when we’re built to fly. Using the S.W.A.G. Framework—Self-Awareness, Why-Power, Aligned Action, and Grit —they show how to move from autopilot to inten...

Send Let’s Think About It a text Episode Summary   High achievers often wear every hat in the room. At home they are the fixer. At work they are the go-to. Then they wonder why they feel exhausted, resentful, and low-key burned out. In this episode, Coach Mo and Coach A-Mo break down the two hats leaders and caregivers wear most: the “Big Mama” hat (I solve it for you) and the “Thought Partner” ha...

Send Let’s Think About It a text Episode Summary Most high achievers don’t burn out because they lack success — they burn out because success stopped feeling fulfilling. In this powerful episode, Coach Mo and Coach A-Mo break down why so many leaders reach every milestone yet still feel empty inside. They unpack how chasing titles, status, and validation keeps leaders in a “reward cycle” that numb...

Send Let’s Think About It a text Episode Summary When pressure spikes, even elite leaders can keep teams steady while quietly losing their center. This episode drills into the hardest skill in leadership: leading self under pressure. Coach Mo and co-host Algie Mo break down how the punk-ass inner critic hijacks decisions, why reactive energy erodes trust, and how to install a reliable “mental paus...

Send Let’s Think About It a text Episode Summary Leaders don’t burn out from hard work—they burn out from avoiding the conversations that matter. In this episode, Coach Mo and co-host Algie Mosley unpack the “war within” that fuels conflict avoidance: the inner critic versus intuition. You’ll learn how fear, dressed up as logic, hijacks judgment and keeps teams stuck, and how to shift into your in...

Send Let’s Think About It a text Summary S.W.A.G.™ CHEAT SHEET THE INNER ARENA Identity isn’t a job title—it’s energy in motion. In this conversation, Coach Mo and co-host Algie Mosley unpack the “identity crisis” leaders face when titles, roles, or achievements become the measure of worth. Using the S.W.A.G.™ framework—Self-Awareness, Why-Power, Aligned Action, and Grit—they show how to silence t...

Send Let’s Think About It a text Episode Summary Coach Mo reconnects with longtime friend and consultant Robynne Rose-Haymer for a conversation that blends personal truth with practical strategy. Robynne shares how mindfulness, gratitude, and a strong support squad help her navigate life’s peaks and valleys while refusing to let fear or the inner critic dictate her path. From doctoral studies to n...

Send Let’s Think About It a text Episode Summary Self-doubt is one of the toughest opponents leaders, professionals, and everyday people face. In this episode of Let’s Think About It , Coach Mo and co-host Algie Mosley dig into the inner battle of self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and the “punk-ass inner critic” that keeps so many from stepping into their potential. They explore how fear often comes...

Send Let’s Think About It a text Episode Summary  From the backwoods of Mississippi to the halls of UC Davis, Algie Mosley’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, vision, and faith. In this powerful episode of the Let’s Think About It Podcast , Coach Mo and Algie—longtime friends and now collaborators—dive deep into what it takes to rise above doubt, reprogram limiting beliefs, and build a life...

Send Let’s Think About It a text Episode Summary   What if the most powerful shift in your career started with one small step?  In this episode, Coach Mo welcomes back Michelle Schafer , career and leadership coach and bestselling author of Cultivating Career Growth: Navigating Transitions With Purpose . Together, they unpack the emotional and tactical realities of career transition , especially d...

Send Let’s Think About It a text Episode Summary Leadership is performance—but most leaders are doing it without a locker room. In this raw solo episode, Coach Mo reveals the overlooked reason so many high performers hit burnout: they’re carrying emotional weight with no place to reset, reflect, or get held accountable. Drawing from his experience as a college football player, Coach Mo explains wh...

Send Let’s Think About It a text Episode Summary: In Episode 60, Coach Mo steps into the Inner Arena to answer real-world leadership questions from listeners who are barely hanging on. From Stacy, a higher ed leader feeling invisible and depleted, to Kevin, a senior healthcare manager stuck on autopilot — this episode dives deep into what it really means to lead yourself when your tank is empty ....

Send Let’s Think About It a text EPISODE SUMMARY Reclaim Your Voice and Rise: Confidence, Clarity, and Career Growth for Women in Leadership When you’re doing the work and still getting overlooked, the problem isn’t your performance—it’s your visibility. In this episode, Coach Mo sits down with Rosie Zilinskas, founder of No Woman Left Behind , to explore why high-achieving women stay stuck in cor...

Send Let’s Think About It a text Episode Summary When was the last time you felt off your game—not burned out, but just off? In this solo episode, Coach Mo breaks down how high-achieving leaders drift into autopilot, self-doubt, and overthinking…and how to reclaim what he calls your SWAG: Self-awareness, Why-power, Aligned actions, and Grit. Through the story of one anxious executive prepping for...

Send Let’s Think About It a text 🎙️ Episode Summary What if happiness wasn’t a byproduct of success—but the foundation for it? In this episode, Coach Mo sits down with Edwin Edebiri, Global Chief Happiness Officer and founder of the I Am Happy Project, to explore why energy protection starts with mastering your inner joy. Edwin breaks down the science and soul of happiness as a learnable skill, no...

Send Let’s Think About It a text Episode Summary What happens when success starts to feel like a trap instead of a triumph? In this episode, Coach Mo sits down with executive and career clarity coach Danielle Droitsch to unpack what it really takes to reset your career when you're feeling burned out, unfulfilled, or stuck. Danielle shares her personal pivot from senior leadership in the nonpr...

Send Let’s Think About It a text Episode Summary What’s really holding high-achieving leaders back from reaching their next level? In this powerful conversation, Coach Mo sits down with executive coach and strategist Daphne Valcin to unpack the real barriers—like fear, limiting beliefs, and the inner critic—that derail even the most driven professionals. From her own vulnerable story of launching...

Send Let’s Think About It a text Episode Summary After 33 years of breaking barriers in the Navy, Dee Allen retired—but not from leadership. In this powerful episode, she shares her journey from military service to executive coaching and why self-confidence, not credentials, is often the missing piece at the top. Coach Mo and Dee unpack the inner fears that plague even the most accomplished leader...

Send Let’s Think About It a text Episode Summary What does it take to stop hiding in plain sight and finally own your brilliance? In this powerful conversation, Coach Mo sits down with Sandra Kemayou—business coach, author, and unapologetic champion of high-achieving women ready to turn their expertise into impact. From overcoming cultural shame and inner critic battles to building a thriving coac...

Send Let’s Think About It a text Summary What if leadership wasn't about having all the answers—but asking better questions? In this compelling conversation, Coach Mo sits down with executive coach Ted Whetstone to unpack how leaders can evolve from command-and-control to curiosity-driven influence. Drawing from decades in consulting and coaching, Ted shares how confronting personal and organ...

Send Let’s Think About It a text Tom Emery joins Coach Mo to explore how leadership coaching helps executives and entrepreneurs overcome the discomfort that holds them back from reaching their full potential. As a People Performance Consultant with 20+ years of HR and leadership development experience, Tom blends executive coaching, leadership consulting, and business coaching strategies to help l...