You are what you think

People usually come to coaching with a problem they want to fix: Confidence. Overthinking. Imposter syndrome. Feeling stuck. And often, they believe that problem is simply “who they are.” But what if the behavior that frustrates you most is actually something you learned long ago to protect yourself? In this episode, I unpack why I’m never really coaching the problem itself. Instead, we explore ho...

You can do everything “right” in a feedback conversation… and still watch it spiral out of control. Many leaders know the tools. Stay calm. Explain clearly. Walk through your thinking. Try to be rational. And yet, the more you explain, the worse the conversation gets. In this episode, I unpack a real situation from The Modern Leader where a feedback conversation escalated despite best intentions....

Does leadership development actually change anything? Or does it all get washed away the moment real pressure hits? Many leaders have seen the pattern. A workshop creates insight. A retreat creates energy. A team leaves with good intentions. And then the pace picks up again, stress returns, and old dynamics take over. In this episode, I sit down with Matthias Mueller Lindenberg, someone who has be...

What is actually the difference between coaching and therapy? And why does that distinction matter for your leadership? Many leaders invest years in self-reflection. They understand their patterns. They can trace behaviors back to childhood experiences. They have read the books. They have attended the workshops. And yet in the next difficult meeting, the same reactions show up. In this episode, I...

If time is limited, why do the best leaders focus on managing energy instead? In this episode, we unpack the secret sauce behind sustainable leadership—and it’s not about squeezing more into your calendar. We dive into a powerful energy framework inspired by Tony Schwartz’s Energy Project and explore why your influence, vision, and authenticity are directly tied to your energy levels—not your sche...

If change is constant, why do so many leaders still struggle to lead it well? In this episode, we dive into what it  really takes to become a change-leading ninja. And spoiler alert: it’s not just about strategy—it’s about emotion. You'll learn why emotional engagement is the driving force behind successful change, why most leaders miss this step, and how you can start shifting the way you lead tr...

Knowing how to distinguish between pleasure, happiness and joy makes the difference between a life filled with regrets and one that leaves you truly satisfied in the end. How you relate and get access to each of these says everything about the kind of life you are living. Caught your interest? Tune in. This podcast includes: - understanding the what is pleasure - defining what is happiness - break...

Pandemics, recessions, and wars... breakups, deadlines, and traffic: Figuring out how to react and cope with stress when it strikes — whether it be huge or something small — can be hard. But is all stress bad? And can we really manage the way it affects us? In today's podcast, I’m taking you back stage to learn how you can manage stress like a pro. You'll get everything you need to know ab...

Perfectionism is a seductive narrative that can easily convince us that if we only reach or become X, Y or Z, we will then finally be happy, successful, and satisfied. Unfortunately, not only will being perfect acquire you none of those things, but the path to perfection can even lead to disastrous failure. In this podcast, I'll break down the manipulative appeal of perfectionism and explain h...

Ever felt like your motivation is all over the place? Like sometimes you're super pumped and motivated to work on your goal or project, and other times you just can't get yourself to do anything? Well, I have good news for you. In this podcast, I'll help you understand what's going on with your motivation and how it works in 3 swings. Once you understand the difference between each...

Criticism and judgment--whether it's about your hair, your work or your life--can be downright awful when you are on the receiving end of it. But here's the thing: criticism only hurts if we let it and don't learn from it. If we learn how to use it for our own self development, then we can benefit from it more than those criticising you will ever want you to. Want to know how? Tune in....

When it comes to making your wishes come true, how does manifestation actually work? And what are the biggest pitfalls between you and your dreams? Tune into this podcast to learn The Naked Bartender's 4 most important tips and obstacles to you being able to make your wishes and goals come true.  This podcast includes: - what is manifestation - the 4 steps to manifesting your dreams - tips and...

The idea of reaching your potential is not only unhelpful, but points you in the wrong direction for where to find it. If you really want to reach your potential, you need to stop reaching and start digging. In this episode I'll share with you the best tips and tools for how to step into your greatest future self.   This podcast includes: - what is potential - how do you reach your full potent...

Burnout seems to be the illness of our times. But what is burnout, really? How is it different than stress and how can boundaries improve our ability to connect with self and others? Find out all of this and more in this podcast on why boundaries are your best friends. This podcast includes: - understand the connection between boundaries and burnout - know the 12 stages to burnout - recognise the...

Boundaries are key to establishing healthy relationships with self and others. But what are boundaries, how do you establish healthy ones, and what do you do if your boundaries get crossed or ignored by others? This episode explores all of this and more so have a listen and get one step closer to living your best life! This podcast includes: - what are boundaries - what's the consequence of se...

What triggers you is a fantastic opportunity for growth and self-development. But triggers can also be painful, annoying and evasive. Want to learn how to better predict them, manage them and benefit from them? Tune into this first You Are What You Think podcast where everything you need to know about triggers is shaken, stirred and served! This podcast includes: - what is a trigger - how do my tr...

Welcome to “You are what you think” podcast. Im Daniel Ludevig, and as a professional coach I help people live their best lives by becoming more authentic, vulnerable and honest. My podcasts explore the naked truths about how to get the most out of life by thriving, not just surviving. So join me as we uncover the most essential life-hacking tips. If you enjoyed this podcast, check out some of my...