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The Self Aware Leader with Jason Rigby

Jason Rigby

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Frequency: 1 episode/5d. Total Eps: 486

Discover the transformative power of Evolving Leadership with the Self Aware Leader Podcast, hosted by Jason Rigby. Embark on a life-changing journey and empower yourself with cutting-edge insights, strategies, and wisdom from the world's most influential and forward-thinking leaders. Learn how to cultivate self-awareness, foster growth, and unlock your full potential with thought-provoking discussions and actionable advice. Tune in to the Self-Aware Leader Podcast and take the first step towards becoming the exceptional leader you were destined to be.

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Why Your Trauma Is Your Leadership Superpower: Expert Reveals How

Season 6 · Episode 77

Sunday, December 7, 2025 • Duration 43:13

How Childhood Trauma Secretly Fuels Your Success… and How to Turn It Into Real Power (with Michael Shaw)

Most high-achieving leaders are running on hidden trauma. It drives them to win — but it also burns them out, leaves them empty, and creates a "hero complex" that keeps them addicted to saving everyone.

In this raw episode, Michael Shaw (founder of Mastery Mindset Library) reveals how he survived a violent childhood and his father's suicide, then spent 30 years turning that pain into a repeatable system that top entrepreneurs and executives now use to build unbreakable emotional fitness.

You'll discover:
- Why "invincible leader" is the fastest path to burnout
- The 4-Pillar Framework: Awareness → Rewiring → Alignment → Activation
- How to know if your success is fear-based (most leaders have no idea)
- The "What story am I telling myself?" technique to reframe any crisis in seconds
- How to create "I Am Declarations" that permanently shift your leadership identity
- Why emotional fitness > revenue when it comes to sustainable success

If you've ever felt "successful on paper but broken inside," this conversation will change everything.

🎁 Michael's Free Gifts for Listeners:
→ Fear to Freedom Formula
→ 60-Minute Leadership Alignment Session (not a sales call)

Get them instantly: DM "FREEDOM" to @michaelshaw.mindset on Instagram
or go here → https://michaelshawmindset.com/mindset-master-coaching-challenge

Connect with Michael:
Instagram: @michaelshaw.mindset
Website: michaelshawmindset.com

The Self-Aware Leader Podcast – Turning your deepest wounds into your greatest leadership strength.

#Leadership #TraumaHealing #EmotionalFitness #ConsciousLeadership #HeroComplex #Mindset #Entrepreneurship #PersonalDevelopment

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Why Economic Policy Destroys Leadership Wealth | $15B Bay Street Insider Reveals All

Season 6 · Episode 76

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 • Duration 59:48

Most leaders think they're building wealth. Bay Street veteran Paul Musson says the system is quietly stealing it from them—and from future generations.

After managing over $15 billion for one of Canada's largest investment firms, Paul pulls back the curtain on how central banks, housing policy, and inflation create fake prosperity, immoral wealth transfers, and a rigged game for emerging leaders.

In this episode, we unpack the core ideas from his book "Capital Offence: Why Some Benefit at Your Expense" and translate them into practical leadership and investment wisdom you can use right now.

In this conversation, you'll learn:

How to spot the difference between real capital creation and fake wealth effects
Why central bank policies quietly transfer wealth from the young to the old
The crucial distinction between money vs. capital every leader must grasp
How housing bubbles destroy opportunity for emerging leaders and entrepreneurs
Why inflation acts as a hidden tax on savers, builders, and business owners
How "something for nothing" economic myths trap even well-intentioned policymakers
Why today's monetary system fuels division, resentment, and social breakdown
How to build antifragile leadership and business strategies in manipulated markets

About Paul Musson
Paul Musson spent three decades on Bay Street, managing more than $15B as head of the Ivy investment team and a former McKinsey Investments executive. His work focuses on exposing how modern economic policy creates artificial wealth, hidden transfers, and generational injustice.
👉 Book: 👉 Website: 👉 Weekly blog:

Why Every Leader Needs a Book (Not Another Marketing Funnel)

Season 6 · Episode 67

Saturday, August 2, 2025 • Duration 53:15

Leaders spend $5-10K monthly on ads that disappear overnight. But what if there was a single asset that could instantly elevate your authority, attract ideal clients, and open doors to unparalleled speaking opportunities for YEARS to come?

In this episode, Jason sits down with Everett O'Keefe, "The Book Whisper," who's behind over 200 bestselling launches. They dive deep into why authorship isn't just about writing—it's about igniting your legacy and multiplying your impact.

🎯 Key Takeaways:

Why bestselling authors are rarer than doctors and lawyers
The FAQ + SAQ method: Turn your expertise into chapters in days (not years)
How one client increased speaking fees by 600% post-launch
Print-on-demand secrets: Get books for $3.25 vs paying $10K+ for inventory
The "editorial board" process that replaces expensive book coaches
Why owning your ISBN = owning your future revenue

💡 Powerful Insights: "Time for your business card to get a spine" "You want to be the one who wrote the book, not the one who read the book" "There's nothing like a book to move a brand or an idea"

What You'll Learn: ✅ Traditional vs Hybrid vs DIY publishing (pros/cons of each) ✅ How to turn 20 FAQs into a bestselling business book ✅ The "unread book" power (why it works even sitting on a shelf) ✅ Speaking fee strategies using your book as leverage ✅ The biggest post-launch mistake that kills momentum

About the Guest: Everett O'Keefe has helped launch over 200 bestsellers and specializes in hybrid publishing that gives authors complete ownership while handling the complex logistics. He's the founder of Ignite Press and believes every leader has a book inside them waiting to transform their business.

Resources Mentioned:

Everett's book: "The Power of the Published"
https://www.amazon.com/Power-Published-Rapidly-Authoring-Business/dp/1950710033

Conquer Your Destiny: The Road to Massive Success is Paved with Self-Awareness (Part 2)

Season 5 · Episode 111

Thursday, April 20, 2023 • Duration 14:23

Welcome back to the Self Aware Leader podcast! In this second part of our discussion on conquering your destiny, we'll be focusing on the importance of self-awareness in achieving massive success. We believe that with the right mindset and self-awareness, everyone has the power to create their own destiny. Let's dive deeper into how you can turn your dreams into reality by cultivating self-awareness!

Step 1: Cultivate Self-Awareness

The foundation of personal growth and success lies in self-awareness. To manifest the life you desire, you need to understand your strengths, weaknesses, emotions, and beliefs. Start by examining yourself and asking, "What do I genuinely want?" and "What is holding me back?" Reflect on your life experiences, lessons, and values to gain insight into your unique path forward.

Step 2: Embrace Your Authentic Self

True success comes when you embrace your authentic self. By accepting and owning your truth, you'll begin to unleash your full potential. Trust your instincts and follow your passion, as this is the key to staying motivated and resilient in the face of challenges. As you continue to grow and evolve, never lose sight of who you truly are.

Step 3: Set Clear Goals

Achieving massive success requires a clear vision of what you want to accomplish. Break down your ultimate goal into smaller, achievable milestones to help you stay focused and maintain momentum. Remember that every step, no matter how small, brings you closer to realizing your dreams.

Step 4: Develop a Growth Mindset

A growth mindset is crucial for overcoming setbacks and continuously evolving. Embrace the idea that you can always learn and improve. View every challenge as an opportunity to grow and develop new skills. Push your boundaries and seek feedback from others to accelerate your personal growth.

Step 5: Surround Yourself with Support

Success often involves collaboration. Seek out those who inspire, uplift, and challenge you to be your best self. Surround yourself with mentors, peers, and friends who will support your journey and provide valuable insights. Together, you'll be unstoppable.

Conquer Your Destiny: How Anyone Can Achieve Massive Success

Season 5 · Episode 110

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 • Duration 04:49

Welcome to the Self Aware Leader podcast! Today, we're diving into a topic close to our hearts: how anyone, regardless of their life circumstances, can achieve massive success. This idea is grounded in the belief that with the right mindset and self-awareness, each individual has the power to create their own destiny. Let's explore how you can conquer your destiny and turn your dreams into reality!

Step 1: Cultivate Self-Awareness

Self-awareness is the cornerstone of personal growth and success. To create the life you desire, you must first understand your strengths, weaknesses, emotions, and beliefs. Begin by taking a deep look at yourself and asking, "What do I truly want?" and "What is holding me back?" Reflect on your life experiences, lessons, and values to gain insights into your unique path forward.

Step 2: Embrace Your Authentic Self

Success comes to those who embrace their authentic selves. By accepting and owning your truth, you will begin to unleash your full potential. Trust your instincts and follow your passion, for it is the key to staying motivated and resilient in the face of challenges. As you continue to grow and evolve, never lose sight of the person you truly are.

Step 3: Set Clear Goals

In order to achieve massive success, you must have a clear vision of what you want to accomplish. Break down your ultimate goal into smaller, achievable milestones. This will help you stay focused and maintain momentum. Remember, every step, no matter how small, brings you closer to realizing your dreams.

Step 4: Develop a Growth Mindset

A growth mindset is essential for overcoming setbacks and continuously evolving. Embrace the idea that you can always learn and improve. View every challenge as an opportunity to grow and develop new skills. Keep pushing your boundaries and seek feedback from others to accelerate your personal growth.

Step 5: Surround Yourself with Support

Can You Trust Your Business to Support You? Fear vs. Trust

Season 5 · Episode 109

Tuesday, April 18, 2023 • Duration 12:23

As a self-aware leader, it's important to consider the relationship between your business and yourself. After all, you pour your time, energy, and resources into it, but can you trust it to support you in return? In this podcast episode, we explore the concept of trust and fear in relation to business.

Fear can be a major obstacle in business. It can hold us back from taking risks and making important decisions. But the opposite of fear is trust, and when we trust ourselves and our business, we can overcome fear and move forward with confidence.

So, what does it mean to trust your business? It means having faith in your own abilities and the ability of your business to provide for you. It means having a clear vision and goals, and a plan to achieve them. It also means having the right systems and support in place to ensure that your business is operating effectively and efficiently.

But trust is not just about having everything figured out. It's also about being able to adapt and pivot when things don't go as planned. It's about having the resilience and flexibility to navigate the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.

Ultimately, building trust in your business starts with building trust in yourself. It requires self-awareness and self-reflection, as well as a willingness to learn and grow. As a self-aware leader, it's important to regularly assess your own mindset and beliefs, and to seek out resources and support when needed.

In this episode, we explore how to cultivate trust in your business, including:

Defining your vision and goals
Developing a plan to achieve them
Building the right systems and support
Embracing resilience and adaptability

By understanding the power of trust in business, you can create a stronger, more sustainable foundation for your business and yourself as a leader.

Credit: This blog post was inspired by the article "The Opposite of Fear is Trust" by Lisa Jacobs, which can be found at https://www.marketyourcreativity.com/blog/?inf_contact_key=d8246646fccd6146592e937c7681d34e680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1.

The Secret to Holding Yourself Accountable

Season 5 · Episode 108

Monday, April 17, 2023 • Duration 10:22

In this episode, we explore the importance of holding oneself accountable as a leader and the benefits that come with it. We'll discuss the story of Derek Jeter, the iconic captain of the New York Yankees, and his lessons on accountability that every leader can learn from. At the end of this post, you'll find a link to a fascinating article that inspired our discussion.

The Power of Accountability:

Accountability is a crucial component of effective leadership. When a leader holds themselves accountable, they take responsibility for their actions, decisions, and results. This behavior fosters trust, loyalty, and respect from their team members, as they see the leader owning up to their mistakes and working towards improvement. It also encourages a culture of accountability within the organization, where everyone feels responsible for their actions and works together to achieve common goals.

Learning from Derek Jeter, The Captain:

Derek Jeter, the legendary New York Yankees shortstop, is an excellent example of a leader who demonstrated accountability throughout his career. As the team captain, Jeter consistently held himself to high standards, both on and off the field. This attitude made him an exemplary role model for his teammates and contributed significantly to the team's success.

Some key takeaways from Jeter's leadership style that can help you become a self-aware and accountable leader are:

Embrace responsibility: A self-aware leader embraces the responsibility that comes with their role. They recognize that their actions and decisions have consequences, and they are prepared to face them, whether positive or negative.
Be transparent and honest: When mistakes happen, a self-aware leader owns up to them, learns from the experience, and shares their insights with their team. This transparency builds trust and encourages open communication within the team.
Empower Others: A self-aware leader empowers their team members to take responsibility for their actions, fostering a culture of accountability. They support their team's growth and provide opportunities for learning and development.

Realistic Thinking + Creative Thinking = Effective Problem Solving

Season 5 · Episode 107

Sunday, April 16, 2023 • Duration 11:57

When it comes to problem-solving, there are two broad categories of thinking: realistic thinking and creative thinking. Both modes of thinking have their strengths and weaknesses, and they are often used in different contexts depending on the situation at hand.

Realistic thinking is a form of critical thinking that focuses on practicality, facts, and evidence. It is a systematic and logical approach that involves analyzing information and coming up with practical solutions based on what is currently known. Realistic thinking is often used in situations where there is a clear problem that needs to be solved, and the solution requires a step-by-step process.

Creative thinking, on the other hand, is more intuitive and imaginative. It is characterized by the ability to think outside the box, generate novel ideas, and come up with innovative solutions. Creative thinking is often used in situations where there is no clear problem or when a problem requires a non-linear approach. This type of thinking can lead to unconventional solutions that may not have been considered before.

Both realistic thinking and creative thinking are essential in different areas of life. For example, realistic thinking is crucial in fields such as science, engineering, and medicine, where accuracy and precision are critical. In these fields, the solutions to problems are often constrained by the laws of physics, chemistry, or biology. Realistic thinking allows scientists and engineers to work within these constraints to develop practical solutions that are grounded in evidence.

Creative thinking, on the other hand, is essential in fields such as art, music, and literature, where innovation and originality are highly valued. In these fields, the solutions to problems are not always straightforward, and sometimes require a more open-minded approach. Creative thinking allows artists and writers to come up with fresh ideas that capture the imagination of their audiences.

However, it is important to note that these two modes of thinking are not mutually exclusive. In fact, the most effective problem-solvers are those who can combine realistic thinking with creative thinking. This is because realistic thinking helps to ground creative ideas in reality, ensuring that they are practical and feasible. Similarly, creative thinking can help to generate new solutions that may not have been considered through a strictly realistic approach.

How to Think Creatively: 5 Simple Steps to Boost Your Creativity

Season 5 · Episode 106

Saturday, April 15, 2023 • Duration 11:15

In today's fast-paced world, creativity is a highly sought-after skill that can propel personal and professional growth. But how can we harness our creative potential and think outside the box? In our latest podcast episode, titled "How to Think Creatively: 5 Simple Steps to Boost Your Creativity," we explore practical strategies to help you unlock your innate creativity and set yourself apart in any field.

Step 1: Embrace Curiosity and Open-mindedness: Curiosity and open-mindedness are the cornerstones of creative thinking. They drive us to explore new ideas, question the status quo, and push beyond our comfort zones. In this podcast episode, we discuss how embracing curiosity and open-mindedness can lead to innovative solutions and spark our creativity.

Step 2: Cultivate a Creative Environment: A conducive environment is essential for nurturing creativity. Surrounding ourselves with inspiring and diverse stimuli can help ignite our creative spark. In this episode, we share tips on how to create a creative workspace, incorporate inspiring elements into your daily routine, and engage with people who can challenge your thinking and broaden your perspective.

Step 3: Practice Mindfulness and Self-reflection: Mindfulness and self-reflection play a crucial role in unlocking our creative potential. By taking the time to be present, observe our thoughts, and reflect on our experiences, we can gain valuable insights and develop new ideas. In this podcast, we explore the benefits of mindfulness and self-reflection and provide practical exercises to help you incorporate them into your daily life.

Step 4: Develop Your Creative Skills through Deliberate Practice: Like any skill, creativity can be honed through practice. By engaging in deliberate practice, experimenting with new ideas, and challenging ourselves to think differently, we can strengthen our creative muscles. In this episode, we discuss various techniques and exercises to help you develop your creative skills and unleash your full potential.

Step 5: Embrace Failure and Learn from Your Mistakes: Creative thinking often involves taking risks and trying new approaches. Consequently, failure and setbacks are inevitable. However, embracing failure and learning from our mistakes can lead to valuable insights and fuel our creativity. In this podcast, we share stories of successful individuals who have overcome setbacks and gleaned valuable lessons from their failures, inspiring you to do the same.

The Power of Self-Commitment: How to Achieve Your Goals and Dreams

Season 5 · Episode 105

Friday, April 14, 2023 • Duration 09:14

In a world filled with distractions and challenges, it is easy to lose sight of our goals and aspirations. However, as Abraham Lincoln once said, "Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other." In today's podcast episode, we explore the importance of making a commitment to ourselves and embracing tenacity and integrity to achieve the success we desire.

The Importance of Self-Commitment: Committing to our own success is the foundation of personal and professional growth. When we make a decision to pursue our dreams and goals, we are essentially creating a contract with ourselves. This commitment serves as a constant reminder of our purpose and helps us stay focused on our objectives, despite the obstacles that may come our way.

Tenacity: The Key to Overcoming Challenges: To accomplish the things we desire, we must exhibit tenacity. This quality is crucial in pushing through difficult situations, setbacks, and failures. By being tenacious, we demonstrate a willingness to persevere and persist, even when the odds seem stacked against us. In this podcast episode, we discuss various strategies to cultivate tenacity and share inspiring stories of individuals who have overcome adversity through sheer determination and resilience.

Integrity: Staying True to Ourselves: Integrity is another vital component of self-commitment. By staying true to ourselves and our values, we ensure that our actions align with our goals and aspirations. Integrity enables us to make decisions that honor our commitment and keep us on the path to success. In this episode, we delve into the importance of integrity and discuss ways to maintain it in our personal and professional lives.

Embracing Commitment: Making the Decision to Succeed: Making the decision to embrace commitment is the first step towards achieving our dreams. In this podcast episode, we offer practical tips and advice on how to make that decision and stay dedicated to our goals. From setting realistic expectations to surrounding ourselves with supportive people, we provide insights on how to cultivate a mindset of success and maintain the motivation to keep pushing forward.

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