The Boss Yourself First Podcast

Send us Fan Mail "Let's take emotion out of it." You've said it. You've heard it. And it sounds so rational until you realize the emotion was never actually gone. It was just running things in the background. In this episode, Robyn White breaks down the Feel zone: why the emotions you're bypassing are quietly driving your decisions, your relationships, and your health...

Send us Fan Mail You’re not stuck. You’re drifting, and it’s happening more quietly than you think. What if the real problem isn’t that you’re overwhelmed… but that you’ve lost sight of where you’re going? In this episode of Boss Yourself First , we step into the See Zone, the power zone of cognitive clarity, self-awareness, and intentional direction - because being busy, capable, and productive i...

Send us Fan Mail When did you last have a real conversation with someone you care about? Not a quick check-in or a text thread while you're doing three other things, but a conversation where you were fully present and actually connected? If you're struggling to answer that, this episode is for you. In Episode 4 of the Self-Leadership Power Zones series, we're unpacking the Connect Z...

Send us Fan Mail You’re getting a lot done. Your calendar is full. Your to-do list is moving. From the outside, it looks like progress. So why does it still feel like you’re not moving forward? In this episode of Boss Yourself First , we’re diving into the Work Zone - one of the seven Self-Leadership Power Zones that shape how you live and lead from the inside out. This isn’t about doing more or b...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 1: The Nourish Power Zone — You Can't Pour From an Empty Cup (But Do You Even Know You're Empty?) You're not burnt out because you're weak. You're depleted because you've been pouring without refilling — and doing it so gradually you didn't even notice it was happening. That's the sneaky thing about depletion. It doesn't announc...

Send us Fan Mail You cannot do everything.  Not all at once.  Not perfectly.  Not sustainably. But you can lead yourself well. In this opening episode of Season 4, Robyn introduces the Self-Leadership Power Zones — a practical framework for living and leading with intention, clarity, and sustainability. Instead of chasing balance or perfection, this model helps you understand where your energy is...

Send us Fan Mail This season asked big things of us: to feel what is true, to face what is hard, and to lead ourselves with more permission and less performance. In this short season wrap-up, we revisit the moments that sparked clarity, courage, and real personal growth for so many of you. If you have ever wondered, “Am I actually growing or just getting tired?” this episode will help you recogniz...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Boss Yourself First , Robyn sits down with Dr. Joey Faucette, author, speaker, and executive coach - well known for his Work Positive framework that helps leaders transform their workplace culture. Dr. Joey brings a wealth of practical wisdom and contagious optimism. Together, they explore how giving ourselves and our teams permission to shift perspective, embra...

Send us Fan Mail What if reinvention is not a leap, but a practice? Jenn Todling shares how she moved from Big Four partner to professor and coach, and what she learned about clarity, courage, and taking the next right step. Together, we explore how to listen for change signals, set boundaries that prevent burnout, and build a runway for the future you are choosing. You will hear practical tools y...

Send us Fan Mail Connection is one of the bravest leadership moves you can make. In this episode, Robyn White is joined by transformation expert and executive coach Sabine Gedeon to explore what it means to build social capital - the kind of authentic relationships that expand influence, deepen purpose, and sustain growth. Together, they unpack how to approach leadership identity with curiosity in...

Send us Fan Mail Resilience and reinvention aren’t a straight line; instead, they spiral, intersect, and repeat as we grow. In this episode of Boss Yourself First , Robyn White, PCC, explores how recovery and redesign often unfold side by side. Inspired by Nellie Bly, a woman fired for wanting more, you’ll learn to extract wisdom from difficulty, define healthy boundaries, and decide who you’ll be...

Send us Fan Mail When life knocks you off course, bouncing back isn’t about snapping into shape or rushing toward “normal.” It’s about learning to anchor forward to find what steadies you, and use that stability to grow stronger and wiser than before. In this episode of Boss Yourself First, Robyn White, PCC, explores what real resilience looks like through the lens of self-leadership. You’ll learn...

Send us Fan Mail In this Coach on Call episode of Boss Yourself First , Robyn invites listeners into two powerful, true-to-life coaching sessions that many high achievers will recognize. Meet Elena , a perfection-driven project manager who believes “flawless equals worthy,” and Marcus , a burned-out executive who fears everything will fall apart if he slows down. Through reflective storytelling, R...

Send us Fan Mail What if the answers you’ve been seeking aren’t out there, but already within you? In this episode of Boss Yourself First , I sit down with Kami Guildner - business coach, author of Firedancer , and host of the Extraordinary Women Radio podcast - to explore the power of giving yourself permission to realign . Kami emphasizes the importance of listening to your inner wisdom - those...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Boss Yourself First , Robyn explores how the power of discussion gives us a choice: cling to being right or choose to protect and grow connection. You'll hear practical ways to approach hard conversations with courage and care, including a fresh look at the roots of the word “discuss” for all the word nerds out there, how our brains react in moments of disa...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Boss Yourself First , Robyn sits down with her University of Denver colleague, Leah Stallone, an experienced Career Strategist, Coach, and Corporate Trainer with 15+ years of expertise in talent management and learning & development. Together, they explore how to navigate today’s challenging job market with confidence and clarity. Leah shares practical strat...

Send us Fan Mail Last week, we explored how the FETBO template helps you process challenges by breaking them down into Facts, Emotions, Thoughts, Behaviors, and Outcomes. It’s a powerful way to get unstuck and notice your patterns. This week, we’re taking FETBO a step further. Instead of just looking back, we’ll use it as a map for moving forward. What if the facts don’t change  - but your story,...

Send us Fan Mail Ever find yourself replaying a tough situation on loop, stuck in the “what ifs” and “I should have…”? You’re not alone. But what if you had a simple tool to break that cycle and lead yourself forward with clarity and confidence? In this episode of Boss Yourself First, Robyn introduces you to the FETBO Template   - a 5-step framework from her book Three Permissions that helps you p...

Send us Fan Mail When was the last time you dreamed without editing yourself down? In this episode, Robyn White blends insights from her book Three Permissions with neuroscience on the Default Mode Network, mental simulation, and dopamine’s anticipation effect to show why dreaming isn’t a luxury -  it’s a leadership skill. You’ll hear how vivid, repeated dreaming strengthens the neural pathways th...

Send us Fan Mail You’ve scheduled the workouts, the morning routine, the family time, but what about the space in between? In this episode, Robyn White unpacks the neuroscience of pausing, including the Default Mode Network, the NIH’s memory research, and Dr. Kristin Neff’s work on emotional flatlining. You’ll meet Claire, an executive and mom whose perfectly organized life left her exhausted and...

Send us Fan Mail Is your to-do list full but your energy stuck in neutral? Do you start strong and then get caught in the loop of overthinking, tweaking, or waiting for perfect timing? In this episode of the Boss Yourself First podcast, we explore the neuroscience behind unfinished tasks, perfectionism, and the hidden pressure to have it all together. Learn how the Zeigarnik Effect, dopamine cycle...

Send us Fan Mail Is there a moment in your life you secretly carry as proof that you failed… even though no one else knows? In this tender and transformational episode, Robyn White invites you to reimagine failure—not as the end of your story, but as part of how you become. Drawing on insights from Three Permissions , neuroscience, and client experiences, you'll learn how to approach failure...

Send us Fan Mail Feeling scattered? In this episode, Robyn shares a neuroscience-backed framework to help you sort your thoughts, steward your energy, and lead with clarity. Learn how to give permission to what matters and let go of the rest. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail What if your emotions weren’t obstacles—but powerful signals guiding you toward better decisions, clearer leadership, and deeper connection? In this episode of Boss Yourself First , we're reclaiming emotional awareness as a performance enhancer—not a liability. We unpack the neuroscience of emotion, share personal and client stories, and introduce a practical framework (Feel...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, we take a step back to discuss the power and principles of permission: Approach, Adjust, Act. We dive into what each of these principles means, their importance, and showcase some real-life examples of the power of permission. If you're ready to give yourself permission, this episode will give you inspiration and guidance on how to do it. And if y...