I Dare You Podcast

• Episode 199: How to Pause, Reframe, and Lead Under Pressure with Tony Miltenberger

  Tony Miltenberger is a pastor, Army veteran, executive coach, podcaster, and author of Wisdom in the Wound: How God Uses Your Past to Shape Who You’re Becoming. Tony brings over 15 years of leadership experience in non-profit leadership and is the creator and host of the Follow 2 Lead Podcast, with over 400 episodes recorded to date. His message blends real-world grit with spiritual wisdom and practical tools to help you live a better life. Tony is a devoted husband and father who draws strength and inspiration from his family. He has been married to his high school sweetheart, Karen, for over 20 years, and together they are raising three incredible children, Connor, Caleb, and Shiloh. Plus: Exclusive for I Dare You Podcast listeners: Grab 3 free custom PDFs (Effortless visual synopsis, workbook, and Be At Ease worksheet) at idareupod.com. Connect with Tony: www.follow2leadcoaching.com Instagram: @follow2leadpodcast Instagram: @twmilt

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• Episode 198: The Boundaries Blueprint: How to Stop People‑Pleasing with Dr. Jen Fry

  For high achievers who are tired of being everything for everyone, this episode is your permission slip to stop over-explaining and apologizing for setting boundaries in life. My special guest, Dr. Jen Fry, is a TEDx speaker, conflict expert, and author of a dynamite new book, “I Said No: A No-BS Guide to Boundaries Without the Guilt.” She owns JenFryTalks and also owns Coordle, a B2B tech company tackling youth sports travel chaos. Jen understands how conflict within athletics, corporate, or professional settings can impact a team. Jen wants to help you build the skills you need to navigate those hard but essential conversations and come out on top. She is a veteran coach with over 15 years of experience at the collegiate level with coaching stints at Elon University, University of Illinois - 2011 National Runner-up, Washington State University, and Norfolk State University. She received her PhD in Sports Geography from Michigan State University. Connect with Dr. Jen Fry: www.jenfrytalks.com Instagram: @jenfrytalks

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• Episode 197: Stop Being Nice, Start Being Kind with Darrin Johnson

  In this solo episode, I challenge everything you thought you knew about leadership and communication. Are you being "nice" or are you actually being kind? Spoiler alert: there's a massive difference, and it's costing you credibility, power, and results. I reveal why people-pleasing is sabotaging your leadership and provide a clear framework to become a Kind, Clear, and Assertive Leader: You'll learn: The critical distinction between "nice" (people-pleasing) and "kind" (people-growing) A quick diagnostic tool to determine if you’re too nice! Two micro-scripts you can use immediately to have difficult conversations with clarity and empathy The I Dare You Kindness Framework to become a Kind Leader Three non-negotiable rules that will transform how you lead Whether you're leading a team, managing up, or navigating personal relationships, this episode gives you the tactical tools to stop avoiding hard conversations and start having them with dignity, respect, and results. This episode will fundamentally change how you show up at work and in life. The I Dare You “Kind Framework”: (Kind, Clear, Assertive) Step 1: Prepare the truth (Give specific evidence) Step 2: What is the impact? (Deliver in a calm, clear, and kind manner) Step 3: Make the assertive ask (specific request - no fuzzy agreements) Step 4: Set boundaries (Clear next steps / decisions of what happens next) Step 5: Reinforce respect (affirm them / thank them) Plus: Exclusive for I Dare You Podcast listeners: Grab 3 free custom PDFs (Effortless visual synopsis, workbook, and Be At Ease worksheet) at idareupod.com. Connect with Darrin Johnson: www.idareyoupod.com Instagram: @idareyoupod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IDareYouPod TikTok: @idareyoupod

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• Episode 196: The Midlife Reset: Your Plan to Reclaim Your Life with Jason Smith

  Feeling stuck in the midlife drift? In this powerful episode, Jason Smith—fitness coach, owner of Fit in Midlife, and Men's Fitness Magazine cover star—shares his incredible transformation from corporate burnout to thriving in his 50s. Discover how he escaped 30 years of neglecting his health, the real dangers of alcohol that nobody talks about, and why "safety in numbers" kept him trapped for so long. Jason reveals practical insights on recognizing when you're drifting through life, the connection between alcohol and declining health, and how prioritizing fitness became the foundation for transforming not just his body, but his relationships, career, and entire outlook on life. If you're over 40 and ready to reclaim your energy, vitality, and purpose, this conversation will inspire you to take action today. Plus: Exclusive for I Dare You Podcast listeners: Grab 3 free custom PDFs (Effortless visual synopsis, workbook, and Be At Ease worksheet) at idareupod.com. Connect with Jason: www.fitinmidlife.com Instagram: @fitinmidlife TikTok: @fitinmidlife

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• Episode 195: Toxic Grit: How to Stop Grinding & Start Growing with Amanda Goetz

  Amanda Goetz is a 2x Founder, CEO and 4x CMO. She is an inspirational writer and content creator captivating millions of people every month through her social insights and newsletter “Life’s a Game”. Amanda’s new best-selling book, Toxic Grit: How to Have It All and (actually) Love What You Have, is a rally cry about thriving without the grind. Amanda graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and went on to lead marketing teams at Ernst & Young, The Knot and still advises as Fractional CMO to multiple startups. She started her last company, House of Wise, during the pandemic in her garage, raised two rounds of venture capital and sold it in 2022 all while homeschooling three young children as a single mom. She found love again and lives with her partner and 3 kiddos in Miami, FL after a decade dodging hustle culture in NYC. Plus: Exclusive for I Dare You Podcast listeners: Grab 3 free custom PDFs (Effortless visual synopsis, workbook, and Be At Ease worksheet) at idareupod.com. Connect with Amanda: Instagram: @theamandagoetz www.amandagoetz.com

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