“Self-awareness is the foundation of strength.”

Lynn Coleman speaks with Rhonda Parker Taylor — academic, entrepreneur, and author — about life balance, leadership, and the practical power of emotional intelligence. Growing up around her father’s steel manufacturing plant, Rhonda learned early that leadership requires both resilience and care. Now on her book tour, she shares why self-awareness, empathy, and stress management are not “soft skills,” but essential tools for business and life.

This episode explores how power isn’t about doing more, but about balancing who you are with what you do. Rhonda shows us that emotional intelligence isn’t optional if we want to grow without burning out — it’s the real foundation of leadership.

Topics

Introduction to Rhonda Parker Taylor (0:00)
From Steel Manufacturing to Academia (5:48)
Discovering the Power of Emotional Intelligence (6:18)
Mentorship and Resilience in Early Education (10:20)
Leadership Lessons from EQ and Manufacturing (12:53)
Stress, Decision-Making, and Team Buy-In (18:28)
The Role of Self-Awareness in Power (29:18)
Practical Ways to Balance Life and Leadership (30:44)
The Influence of Kindness and Compassion (32:10)
Books, Crossroads, and Workbooks for Life Balance (36:17)

About the Host:
Lynn Coleman hosts essential conversations about power for coaches and healers: inner, outer, and how it affects our businesses and lives. These conversations are lovingly created to help you help more clients. Lynn's guests all have something intriguing, useful, and personal to share with you.

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War gave him camaraderie; healing gave him power.

Lynn Coleman speaks with Michael Allison, former US Marine, leadership coach, and founder of The University Academy, about resilience, camaraderie, and the discipline that saved his life. In this gripping conversation, Michael shares his journey from surviving natural disasters in Jamaica to serving on the frontlines in Fallujah, and how healing transformed his leadership. During this conversation, we talk about sensitive mental health topics.

This episode explores what it means to lead under pressure — and how the lessons forged in adversity can inspire and empower others. Michael reveals why discipline is the highest form of self-love, how camaraderie can create unshakable bonds, and why staying vigilant matters in every area of life. It’s a must-listen for anyone seeking to grow as a leader, especially if you’ve ever wondered how to turn personal trials into powerful tools for change.

Topics
Introduction to Michael Allison (0:00)
From Jamaica to the United States (1:20)
Surviving Natural Disasters and Family Separation (3:35)
Joining the Marine Corps and Finding Camaraderie (11:50)
Deployment to Fallujah and the Realities of War (15:26)
The Impact of Trauma and Bottling Emotions (24:35)
A Breaking Point and the Path to Healing (28:47)
Discipline, Self-Love, and Sustainable Growth (38:05)
Leadership and Empowering Others (42:39)

About the Host:
Lynn Coleman hosts essential conversations about power for coaches and healers: inner, outer, and how it affects our businesses and lives. These conversations are lovingly created to help you help more clients. Lynn's guests all have something intriguing, useful, and personal to share with you.
Connect with Michael:
Website: https://michaelwallison.com/speaking/
Instagram: @iammichaelwallison and @iammikewallison

Podcast Website:
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Watch episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/@ConversationsAboutPower

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“It was never about the crown. It was about finding my voice.”

Lynn Coleman speaks with Koya Bakare, national pageant winner and former school principal, about healing, visibility, and reclaiming personal power. In this powerful conversation, Koya shares the deeply personal story behind discovering her voice and purpose through pageantry. During this episode we talk about mental health issues.

This episode shines a light on the hidden strength behind the spotlight – how Koya turned pain into purpose, how therapy and community helped her reclaim her story, and why she now wears her crown as a symbol of resilience rather than beauty. It’s a must-listen for anyone walking the path of healing, especially if you’ve ever wondered what it truly means to ‘feel powerful’ again after trauma.

Topics

Introduction to Koya Bakare (0:00)

Pageantry and Purpose Beyond the Crown (1:45)

A Personal Journey Through Trauma and Healing (9:32)

Therapy, Self-Love, and the Power of Inner Work (24:10)

Reclaiming Little Coleman – A Story of Integration (34:56)

The Spiritual Power of Nature and Water (44:12)

Final Reflections on Power, Visibility, and Humanity (48:30)

About the Host: Lynn Coleman hosts essential conversations about power for coaches and healers: inner, outer, and how it affects our businesses and lives. These conversations are lovingly created to help you help more clients. Lynn's guests all have something intriguing, useful, and personal to share with you.

Connect with Koya:

Facebook: https://UnlimitedbyKoya.com@KoyaMaisha

Instagram: @KoyaM

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People won’t buy your service — until they feel your brand story.

Your brand story isn’t just a nice-to-have - it’s a tool that can help (or quietly sabotage) your visibility, confidence, and connection with potential clients. But how do you know if it’s really doing its job?

In this episode, I’m walking you through 10 powerful questions to help you score your brand story and discover where it might be leaking energy. Even if you're not sure you even have a brand story, this is a safe and insightful place to begin.

If you’re a coach, especially one who’s sensitive, intuitive, or burnt out on marketing fluff — this episode will help you reconnect to your deeper message and gently tune it up so it starts working for you again.

Let’s get your brand story to the place where it gives people goosebumps — and gets them ready to say yes.

Main Topics & Discussion

What is a brand story, and why it matters
The 10-part scoring method — what to look for
Story struggle vs. solution — and why both are essential
Emotional resonance and what feedback to look for
How to choose a brand story that’s safe, strong, and strategic

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Write your brand story in 7 days with personal feedback from Lynn here: https://grow.yourepicbusiness.com/brand-story-session

About the Host: Lynn Coleman hosts essential conversations about power for coaches: inner, outer, and how it affects our businesses and lives. These conversations are lovingly created to help you help more clients. Lynn's guests all have something intriguing, useful, and personal to share with you.

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“Stop obsessing over reach. Start telling better stories.”

Lynn Coleman interviews Dan Fisher, founder of Bottle Rocket Media, about the power of video storytelling. Dan shares his journey from photography to editing on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" and founding Bottle Rocket Media. He emphasizes the importance of storytelling over format, the impact of AI on video production, and the need for concise, engaging content. Dan highlights the emotional power of video, even on small screens, and discusses the challenges of reaching audiences amidst a flood of content. He also touches on the evolving role of video in business and personal life, and the importance of collaboration and continuous growth.

• Introduction and Background of Dan Fisher (0:00)
• The Power of Storytelling and Video (3:03)
• Challenges and Changes in Video Production (29:04)
• The Role of Video in Business and Personal Life (29:21)
• Personal Growth and Goal Setting (33:26)

About the Host: Lynn Coleman hosts essential conversations about power for coaches and healers: inner, outer, and how it affects our businesses and lives. These conversations are lovingly created to help you help more clients. Lynn's guests all have something intriguing, useful, and personal to share with you.

Connect with Dan:

https://www.bottlerocketmedia.net

Instagram: @bottlerocket312

https://www.linkedin.com/company/bottle-rocket-media/

https://www.youtube.com/@BottleRocketMediaChicago

Free gift: https://bottlerocketmedia.net/free-ebook-1/

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Still trying to be nice online? That’s why no one’s reading your posts

In this episode, I break down the five core strategies successful female entrepreneurs use to craft content that truly connects, builds authority and invites their audience to engage. If you've ever felt like your content is being ignored despite your best efforts or wondered why your content isn't working, Lynn reveals why “being nice” online might be hurting your message—and how to write powerful content instead.

• Focus on Specific Problems and People (0:00)
• Timing and Appropriate Messaging (3:02)
• Avoiding Over-Sharing (5:43)
• The Power of Business Storytelling For Women (7:40)
• Embracing Power and Learning Copywriting (11:46)
• Knowing Your Niche and Using Tools (15:34)

About the Host: Lynn Coleman hosts essential conversations about power for coaches and healers: inner, outer, and how it affects our businesses and lives. These conversations are lovingly created to help you help more clients. Lynn's guests all have something intriguing, useful, and personal to share with you.

DOWNLOAD THE PROMPTS HERE: https://explore.yourepicbusiness.com/3-simple-ways-to-start-using-ai/

EMAIL ME HERE IF YOU’D LIKE MY SUPPORT:

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(emails about video editing services won’t be answered)

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“You’re already giving off a vibe. The question is — do you know what it’s saying?”

Lynn Coleman and Dr. Jason Del Gandio discuss the idea of "vibes" and how important they are in all our interactions. Dr. Del Gandio, a professor at Temple University, explains how vibes are the exchange of energy between individuals, which can be physical, metaphysical, or spiritual. Everyone has a core vibe, which can be strong or weak, and that vibe can influence how we perceive and interact with others. We also explore the relationship between vibes and power - how can vibes influence how powerful we feel and how others see us?

• Introduction to Vibes and Jason Del Gandio (0:00)
• Historical Context and Cultural Variations of Vibes (3:35)
• Personal Journey and Intellectual Interest in Vibes (6:04)
• Defining and Understanding Vibes (7:42)
• Experiencing and Recognizing Vibes (10:11)
• The Role of Vibes in Power and Influence (19:32)
• Personal Experiences and Practical Applications of Vibes (21:57)
• The Power of Authenticity and Vibes in Business (23:32)
• Final Thoughts and Future Possibilities (25:49)

About the Host: Lynn Coleman hosts essential conversations about power for coaches and healers: inner, outer, and how it affects our businesses and lives. These conversations are lovingly created to help you help more clients. Lynn's guests all have something intriguing, useful, and personal to share with you.

Connect with Jason:

https://20minutevibe.com

https://www.instagram.com/20minutevibe

https://www.facebook.com/20minutevibe/

https://www.youtube.com/@20minutevibe

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What do a fox, a podcast crash, and a set of keys have in common?

Lynn Coleman and Miriam Ortiz y Pino discuss the power of routines and organization in enhancing creativity and productivity. Miriam, a Certified Professional Organizer, emphasizes the importance of consistent routines, such as always placing keys in the same spot, to save time and energy. She shares her journey from personal organization challenges to founding her business, More Than Organized, 25 years ago. Miriam highlights the benefits of incremental improvements and the significance of muscle memory in mastering tasks. They also touch on the concept of "invisibility" as a metaphor for blending into surroundings and the importance of defining personal power and success.

And while we’re at it, we experience a completely unplanned example of what can happen if you neglect important routines.

• Introduction and Guest Introduction (0:00)
• Personal Journey to Simplification (2:17)
• Simple Habits for a Better Life (4:54)
• Investing Creativity in Routine Tasks (7:04)
• Mastering Routine Tasks (9:16)
• The Power of Routine and Organization (17:23)
• Invisibility Experiment and Energy Management (25:15)
• Feeling Powerful and Transformation (30:16)
• Rituals and Practices for Feeling Powerful (31:33)
• Advice for Business Owners (32:24)
• Final Thoughts and Encouragement (35:23)

About the Host: Lynn Coleman hosts essential conversations about power for coaches and healers: inner, outer, and how it affects our businesses and lives. These conversations are lovingly created to help you help more clients. Lynn's guests all have something intriguing, useful, and personal to share with you.

Connect with Miriam:

https://morethanorganized.net/

https://www.facebook.com/morethanorganized/

https://www.instagram.com/moypmto/

https://www.youtube.com/user/MorethanOrganized

https://www.linkedin.com/in/miriamortizypino/

https://www.pinterest.com/moypmto

Get Your Free Gift from Miriam: https://morethanorganized.net/oneminutemail

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