Every great leader eventually reaches a moment where pushing forward no longer works — not because they’re weak, but because something deeper is asking to change.

In this episode, Austin sits down with Bethany for Part 1 of a two-part conversation about transition, identity, and the courage it takes to pause. Together, they unpack what it feels like when an old season no longer fits: the internal tension, the emotional weight, the uncertainty, and the quiet realization that clarity doesn’t come from forcing the next step.

Blending lived leadership, partnership, and honest self-reflection, Beth shares the heart behind her decision to step into a season of intentional rest — including an upcoming sabbatical in Portugal. This conversation explores fear, courage, emotional processing, and the strength required to slow down without having all the answers.

This is not an episode about quitting. It’s about honesty. Alignment. And the moment you realize growth sometimes begins by letting go.

What You’ll Learn

• Why transition often feels uncomfortable before it feels clear
• How identity shifts can create emotional tension and self-doubt
• The difference between rest and avoidance
• Why slowing down can require more courage than pushing through
• How fear shows up when you’re standing between seasons
• What it looks like to choose clarity without certainty
• How intentional pauses create space for deeper alignment

Who This Episode Is For

Leaders, partners, parents, creatives, operators, and anyone navigating a season of transition — especially if you feel stretched, uncertain, or caught between who you’ve been and who you’re becoming.

If you’re questioning pace, direction, or identity, this conversation will meet you where you are.

Listener Challenge

Identify ONE area of your life where you may be forcing the next step instead of allowing space for clarity — and take ONE intentional pause this week to listen instead of rush.

New here? You’re in the right place if you care about integrity, growth, and leading with intention — at work and at home.

Listen, reflect, and if it resonates, share it with someone navigating their own in-between season.

Do Right. Be Great.

Connect with me

LinkedIn: follow @ajc4u

Instagram: @dorightbegreat & @ajc4u

Website: www.dorightbegreat.com

Read the companion article: CLICK HERE

Every great leader eventually hits a wall — the emotional, mental, identity, and relational collision that forces you to evolve. But most leaders never talk honestly about what that moment actually feels like.

In this episode, Austin breaks down the “leadership wall” from the inside out: the quiet buildup, the identity unraveling, the emotional depletion, the skill gaps, and the relational drift that signals you’re outgrowing your old way of leading.

Blending years of hospitality leadership with connection-driven, human-centered growth, Austin walks through the exact reset that changed everything for him — and how hitting the wall can become the turning point that makes you a more grounded, intentional, and effective leader.

This is an episode about honesty. Evolution. And the moment you realize you can’t lead the way you used to.

What You’ll Learn

• The four “walls” every leader eventually runs into
• Why hospitality leaders hit emotional fatigue faster — and why it matters
• The difference between physical tiredness and emotional depletion
• How identity shifts create friction in your leadership
• Why pace and hustle eventually stop working
• How disconnection from self becomes disconnection from team
• What a true leadership reset looks and feels like
• How to begin rebuilding with clarity, intention, and presence

Who This Episode Is For

Leaders, operators, managers, entrepreneurs, hospitality pros, parents, mentors, or anyone who feels stretched thin, overwhelmed, or like they’ve outgrown the way they used to lead.

Listener Challenge

Identify ONE wall you’ve been avoiding — emotional, identity, skill, or relational — and take ONE step toward addressing it this week.

New here? You’re in the right place if you care about integrity, growth, and leaving a meaningful legacy — at work and at home.

Listen, reflect, and if it hits you, share it with someone who needs to hear they’re not alone in trying to figure this out.

Do Right. Be Great.

Connect with me:

LinkedIn: follow @ajc4u

Instagram: @dorightbegreat & @ajc4u

Website: www.dorightbegreat.com

Read the companion article: CLICK HERE

Episode 2 of The Genuine Leadership Shift— and this one cuts deep.

It’s called “Service Over Status” because I’m breaking down the mindset shift that changed everything for me — the way I lead, the way I communicate, and the way I show up for the people who trust me.

For a long time, I thought leadership meant proving something.

Controlling something.

Flexing something.

I was wrong.

Real leadership isn’t fueled by ego — it’s fueled by humility, presence, and connection.

In this episode, I break down:

• The early ego that tripped me up

• The moment someone told me, “Austin… shut up. Observe. Reflect.”

• The mentors who shaped me

• Feedback that punched me in the face

• And why the best leaders always choose service over status

If you’ve ever struggled with influence, culture, or feeling misunderstood in your leadership journey… this one lands.

New here? You’re in the right place if you care about integrity, growth, and leaving a meaningful legacy — at work and at home.

Listen, reflect, and if it hits you, share it with someone who needs to hear they’re not alone in trying to figure this out.

Do Right. Be Great.

Connect with me:

LinkedIn: follow @ajc4u

Instagram: @dorightbegreat & @ajc4u

Website: www.dorightbegreat.com

Read the companion article: CLICK HERE