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This is one of the most personal moments from my full podcast conversation with Leah Coss, co-founder of Build a Biz Kids.

In this shorter clip, Leah opens up about her childhood, growing up in toxic environments, and how that shaped an identity built for survival - not for fulfillment. She shares how her teenage rebellion wasn’t about being “bad,” but about trying to feel in control in a world where she had none.

You'll hear:

• Why your early identity might be holding you back
• How reactivity and internal dialogue reveal who you really believe you are
• The quiet power of shifting your identity on purpose — so you can finally live the life you’re meant for

This is just one moment from a deeply meaningful conversation about healing, growth, and becoming the person you're proud to be.

Listen to the full episode here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2460262/episodes/18120733-from-survival-mode-to-identity-on-purpose-leah-coss-on-rebuilding-who-you-are-to-live-fulfilled.mp3?download=true

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What if the life you're chasing is being blocked by the identity you've unconsciously built just to survive?

In this powerful conversation, Leah Coss - speaker, author, and co-founder of Build a Biz Kids - shares her personal transformation from self-doubt and burnout to building a life rooted in purpose, clarity, and impact.

Leah’s story is as relatable as it is inspiring. She grew up entrepreneurial and independent, but behind the scenes, was silently battling pressure, depression, and misalignment. What changed everything? Rebuilding her identity - on purpose - and aligning it with the life she was meant to lead.

We explore:

• Why so many high-achievers feel “off” despite success
• The hidden cost of identities shaped by survival and external validation
• How to become the version of yourself you admire — now, not someday
• The power of identity alignment for leadership, relationships, and fulfillment

Whether you’re a young professional navigating transition, or a leader longing for deeper impact, this episode will leave you with fresh language, bold perspective, and permission to become who you’re meant to be.

Listen in - because your next level of growth isn’t about doing more, but becoming more aligned.

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“If something in your life feels off - it’s not because you’re broken or unmotivated. It’s likely because you’re trying to live a big life… with an identity built for survival, not fulfillment.”
- Leah Coss

In this short teaser from my upcoming episode, Leah shares a powerful insight that challenges how we think about growth, purpose, and who we believe we are.

Leah Coss is the CEO and co-founder of Build a Biz Kids, a national Canadian charity equipping youth with future-ready skills and the confidence to lead their lives with intention - long before the world shapes their story for them.

🎧 In this teaser:

• What survival-mode identity really looks like
• Why ambition without alignment keeps us stuck
• And what real transformation begins with

The full conversation drops in 3 days - and it’s packed with personal stories, practical tools, and encouragement for anyone ready to grow into who they’re truly meant to be.

Here are a contact link to the upcoming guest, Leah Coss:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahcoss/

Here is another free resource from
Life & Leadership Connected: “The Identity to Impact Starter Guide”
https://lifeleadershipconnected.systeme.io/32644969

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