Carolina Zuleta

Visionary's Pursuit

Business EN ↓ 94 episodes

Whether it's a business idea or a creative endeavor, bringing anything meaningful into existence demands emotional mastery, strategic clarity and the courage to make difficult decisions amid constant urgency and uncertainty. The Visionary's Pursuit Podcast explores the psychological and practical challenges of entrepreneurship. Host Carolina Zuleta, founder, coach and advisor, examines the tension between vision and execution, growth and sustainability, ambition and wellbeing. Each episode addresses the challenges that keep visionaries stuck: the inability to delegate, the pressure to be every...

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Carolina Zuleta

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Business

Podcast website

www.carozuleta.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

42. Why Avoiding Emotions Sabotages Your Success 09.07.2025

What if only two things stand between you and your biggest dreams? This episode explores the reality that our thoughts and emotions are the only barriers to living into our potential. This week, we dive deep into why our fear of feeling certain emotions keeps us stuck and small. Discover why we resist making calls, taking leaps, and pursuing what matters most. Learn how emotions create our shared...

41. How to Stop People Pleasing 02.07.2025

Can I coach you on something? Can you give me permission to say something that might be hard to hear? Are you a people pleaser? Here's what I need to tell you… people pleasing is lying. People pleasing is deception and manipulation masquerading as kindness, generosity and being a team player. I know that sounds harsh, but think about it. We're all terrified of rejection because our DNA tells us th...

40. If Not You, Then Who? 25.06.2025

In this episode, we explore why imposter syndrome might be more optional than we've been told. Inspired by entrepreneur Emma Grede's powerful question "If not me, then who?", we examine the difference between confidence and self-trust, and why the latter is what you really need to pursue your biggest goals. Emma Grede's insight reveals something important... successful entrepreneurs realize that n...

39. The Work Nobody Wants to Do 18.06.2025

Inspired by a conversation about sales with my father-in-law, we explore why we avoid the actions that create real results in our businesses and projects. From an entrepreneurial perspective, there are two types of actions we can take… Passive action feels productive but doesn't create results. It's designing logos, perfecting websites, writing business plans and optimizing what doesn’t need optim...

38. Why The Most Successful People Don't Go it Alone 11.06.2025

I'm taking you back to a conversation that changed everything for me. It happened early in my career in finance, when my boss told me she had her own coach. That detail stayed with me. Since then, I’ve been surrounded by coaches, mentors, and thought partners who’ve helped me stretch beyond what I thought was possible. Sure, we all could do it alone, but having the right support shortens the...

37. My Story 04.06.2025

This week I’m doing something a little different. Instead of our traditional format, I’m taking you behind the scenes into the story that led me to create The Visionary Mindset Program. In the episode, I share the moment the dream to run my own coaching business was born and the winding path that followed… the MBA, the startup experience, the certifications… all of it. Despite all that preparation...

36. Why Haven't You Started? 28.05.2025

So many aspiring entrepreneurs tell themselves they’ll start when things “settle down.” After the trip, once the holidays pass, when the job eases up... but years go by, and the business still hasn’t started. In this episode I share a personal reflection on why some businesses scale while others stall and what it really means to prioritize your vision. You’ll hear what shifted when I finally decid...

35. How to Develop a Visionary Mindset Pt. 2 21.05.2025

Every visionary hits a threshold at some point because their internal capacity hasn’t caught up to their ambition. This week we unpack the six types of capacity that determine how far your vision can go: emotional, energetic, mental, structural, relational, and physical. You'll hear personal stories, real-life examples and the neuroscience behind building the resilience and strength required to ho...

34. How to Develop a Visionary Mindset 14.05.2025

The biggest threat to your success isn't the market or economy… it's you. Your doubts, fears and limiting beliefs can sabotage your potential and prevent you from reaching your goals. It happened to me. When I started my business I used to be obsessed with learning how. How to package my offer. How to find clients. How to grow quickly and efficiently. I invested in programs, overbuilt websites, te...

33. What Fuels You? 07.05.2025

What fuels your drive? What’s motivating the decisions you make, your pace and the pressure you put on yourself to succeed? In this episode I invite you to look closely at what’s powering your pursuit. While fear can create successful results, with it comes many problems. Many high achievers realize that after having accomplished a milestone they feel more anxious and more uncertain. There is anot...

32. How to Keep Your Cool Under Stress 30.04.2025

When the road ahead feels uncertain and every decision carries weight, your nervous system often reacts before your mind has the chance to catch up. This is just your chemistry doing exactly what it’s wired for. In this episode, I share what happens inside us when we take risks, face uncertainty or find ourselves at the edge of a major transition. I talk about the early days of starting my busines...

31. How to Self-Validate 23.04.2025

In this episode, we explore one of the most powerful and essential skills for leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries. We are hardwired to look to the outside for approval but as professionals/leaders there comes a pivotal moment when your progress depends on your ability to trust your own perspective and judgment without needing affirmation from others. Self-validation is the capacity to rec...

30. When You Have Too Many Ideas and Not Enough Time 16.04.2025

Many of the entrepreneurs I work with are truly visionaries. They don’t think in linear goals or have a narrow definition of success. They think in movements, businesses, art, community, innovation, education and systems change. This kind of ambition is a double edged sword as it can also create a unique kind of overwhelm. With so many possibilities prioritization gets tougher and many then strugg...

29. How to Heal a Work Wound 09.04.2025

Work leaves a mark. Most of us have experienced wounds that leave us hesitating and doubting ourselves. In this episode, we explore what happens when the pain of a past work experience still lives with us in the present. These moments can come from a difficult boss, toxic workplace, a public failure, a business setback, layoff, firing or other negative experience that shook your sense of security....

28. The Cost of Being Right 02.04.2025

In this episode, we explore a mindset that often creates disconnection in our relationships. We reflect on what self-righteousness is, how it shows up in daily life and why it can be so difficult to let go of even when we want so badly want to stay connected. You will hear how the need to defend your perspective can quietly build walls between you and the people you care about. So, I offer a few p...

27. How to Find Your Power 26.03.2025

In this episode of The Visionary’s Pursuit, we cover one of the most overlooked yet essential foundations of leadership and personal growth. How to reclaim our power by taking personal responsibility. We talk about my own journey of learning to take ownership of my thoughts, emotions and actions and how this shift opened the door to greater power and possibility. You’ll hear how responsibility is...

26. How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome 19.03.2025

Imposter syndrome sets in even with the most accomplished leaders. It shows up when you hesitate to share ideas, feel unqualified despite experience or procrastinate on opportunities. In this episode, we cover what the research says about why imposter syndrome shows up and it’s impact on high achievers. Perfectionism, isolation, feeling the pressure of doing everything alone… these patterns can sl...

25. What Athletes Teach Us About Leadership 12.03.2025

Mastery in any field comes from intentional practice, repetition, and refinement. The same principles that shape elite athletes and artists apply to leadership and business. This episode explores how deliberate practice strengthens essential skills like decision-making, communication, and influence, helping leaders create lasting impact. Steph Curry’s millions of practice shots and Serena Williams...

24. The Hidden Cause of Burnout (And How to Fix It) 05.03.2025

Just about every leader/entrepreneur I’ve worked with has dealt with exhaustion in some way or form. They’ve stretched themselves too thin. They’ve taken on too much and at times feel that no matter how much they do, it’s never enough. Burnout is everywhere, and we often point to long hours and overwhelming workloads as the cause. In this episode, we break down how the most common cause of exhaust...

23. How to Elevate Your Team Pt. 2 26.02.2025

Building a high-performing team starts with you. In part 2 of my leadership series, I’m breaking down five essential leadership skills that will transform the way you lead: self-validation, upgrading your self-concept, getting clear on what you want, communicating with precision, and mastering difficult conversations. These are the skills that separate great leaders from managers. Tune in to...

22. How to Elevate Your Team Pt. 1 19.02.2025

Building and leading a high-performing team is one of the biggest challenges you'll face when growing your idea. This episode tackles the leadership mindset and common mistakes that hold teams back. From the hidden fear that keeps leaders from holding their teams accountable to the surprising ways that trying to "keep everyone happy" can stifle growth, we talk about what it really takes to create...

21. How to Find Your Purpose 12.02.2025

Finding your purpose doesn’t have to feel like chasing an elusive mystery. It’s often about how you choose to show up each day—at work, with your loved ones, and in those in-between moments that shape who you are. In this episode, we unpack what holds us back from discovering meaning and explore simple, powerful steps to begin living a life filled with meaning.

20. When to Leave Corporate to Start a Business 05.02.2025

If you’ve been dreaming of leaving your corporate job to start your own business, I have some some thoughts that may help you assess your timelines and your preparedness. We'll cover finding your "why," gaining clarity on your vision, assess your financial and personal readiness, develop the mindset and skills needed to thrive, and make a strategic decision that sets you up for success. If that li...

19. When You Should Give Up 29.01.2025

In this episode, we get into the delicate relationship between persistence and knowing when to let go. If you’ve ever felt like the universe was telling you to stop or questioned whether your goal was even possible, this episode is for you. Learn how to distinguish your vision from the “how,” why setbacks often mean you’re closer than you think, and the importance of doubling down when the finish...

18. Design Your Life 22.01.2025

What’s one pattern that keeps you stuck? Whether in your work, relationships, or daily routines? This week you'll learn how the thoughts and emotions you engage with every day shape your actions and, ultimately, your results. PLUS, I’m unveiling something I’ve been working on for months. Enrollment for my brand-new course, Design Your Life is now open! This transformative program is for visionarie...

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