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• #113 – Burned Out from Loving It Too Much: The Wake-Up Call Behind Teri Holland’s Podcasting Success

  What if burnout wasn’t caused by a job you hate—but by one you love? In this powerful and deeply human episode, Finola sits down with coach, public speaker, and podcaster Teri Holland, who opens up about her burnout story—not from loathing her work, but from being so passionate about it that it nearly broke her. Teri’s body hit a full stop, her adrenal system crashed, and she was told by her doctor that continuing could land her in hospital. What followed was a profound unraveling of identity and an unexpected rebirth—fuelled by the discovery of podcasting. You’ll hear: 🔥 Why loving your work too much can be just as dangerous as hating it. 🧠 The truth about cortisol and burnout—beyond the social media headlines. 🎧 How starting a podcast gave Teri a lifeline, a voice, and eventually a #1 spot on the iTunes Self-Improvement charts. 💡 Why podcasting can still be a brilliant visibility strategy (if you approach it right). 📋 The three reasons most podcasts fail before Episode 3—and how you can avoid the same fate. 🎯 Teri’s must-have Podcast Launch Strategy Checklist (linked in the show notes!). For aspiring podcasters: Teri drops gold on using your voice authentically, building sustainable content, and what vulnerability really means in the age of oversharing. Whether you’re podcast-curious or already publishing, her insights on what truly connects with listeners are a must-hear. “Every person has something to say, and everyone deserves to be heard.” 🧠 Connect with Teri Holland LinkedIn - Teri Holland Download Her Podcast Launch Checklist 🔗 Connect with Finola Howard: https://www.finolahoward.com/book https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/ https://www.instagram.com/thisisfinolahoward https://www.facebook.com/thisisfinolahoward https://www.youtube.com/@ThisIsFinolaHoward ❤️ Enjoyed this episode? Please rate, review, and share it! It helps amplify voices like Teri’s and supports this podcast's mission. Leave a review at lovethepodcast.com/yourtruthshared

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• #112 — The Joyful Million: My Boldest Business Declaration Yet with Finola Howard

  What if joy wasn't just how you measured success — but how you achieved a million-euro business? This is the episode where I put that belief to the test, publicly. In this special solo episode, I do something I’ve never done before — I go public with my boldest business goal to date. One year after the release of my Amazon Bestselling book What If Joy Was How You Measured Success and the Money Proved You Right, I’m standing behind that message and declaring my intent to build a million-euro turnover business in just two years. Joyfully. Intentionally. Without burnout. This is more than a goal — it’s a live experiment in values-led entrepreneurship. It’s where theory meets practice, and joy meets metrics. Inside this episode: The powerful question I ask every entrepreneur (and myself) Why this declaration matters for you as much as it does for me How I’m changing this podcast to reflect the journey Three ways you can join me on the path to the Joyful Million If you’ve ever wondered whether you can build something financially significant and soul-aligned, this is the invitation you’ve been waiting for. 🛠️ Resources & Links ✨ Apply to be a guest on the podcast: Email me directly at [email protected] 📨 Join the Joyful Million Playbook (monthly behind-the-scenes email): [Join Here] 🚀 Join SOAR – Cohort Two (12-month membership program): [Join Here] 💬 Connect Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a review and share this episode with a friend who’s building something meaningful. 🔗 Connect with Finola Howard: https://www.finolahoward.com/book https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/ https://www.instagram.com/thisisfinolahoward https://www.facebook.com/thisisfinolahoward https://www.youtube.com/@ThisIsFinolaHoward

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• #111 Why People Pleasing is Killing Your Coaching Impact – with Chris Marr

  In this powerful episode, Finola Howard is joined by Chris Marr, coach, author of Become An Authoritative Coach, and co-founder of The Authoritative Coach platform. Together, they unravel why people pleasing may be the single biggest barrier holding coaches—and their clients—back from true transformation. Chris shares his deeply personal journey of moving from fear-based communication to grounded confidence, and how the stoic philosophy and deliberate practice helped him stop playing small. This episode is a goldmine for coaches, creatives, and consultants who are ready to claim their space, challenge their clients, and stop hiding behind the need to be liked. 🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn: Why people pleasing stifles transformation—and what to do about it. The professional power of being assertive and direct (without being unkind). Why many coaches confuse knowledge with skill—and how to bridge that gap. How journaling, Stoic philosophy, and daily intention-setting can transform your impact. The difference between being in control vs. having agency—and how the latter unlocks your best work. How to extract maximum value from every experience (and why most people don’t). 🔥 Standout Quote from Chris Marr: “If you’re not naming what’s really holding your client back, who will? Your silence could be costing them their breakthrough.” 🎁 Giveaway Alert: Want to win a copy of Chris's book? Comment on your favourite platform with: The most valuable insight you took from the episode. The one action you’re committed to taking as a result. 🧠 Connect with Chris Marr: LinkedIn – Chris Marr Learn more at The Authoritative Coach 🔗 Connect with Finola Howard: https://www.finolahoward.com/book https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/ https://www.instagram.com/thisisfinolahoward https://www.facebook.com/thisisfinolahoward https://www.youtube.com/@ThisIsFinolaHoward ❤️ Enjoyed this episode? Please rate, review, and share it! It helps amplify voices like Chris’s and supports this podcast's mission. Leave a review at lovethepodcast.com/yourtruthshared

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• #110 Unlocking Your Genius Zone: The Real Secret to Entrepreneurial Growth

  Are you building your business on grind or on genius? In this transformative episode, Finola Howard unpacks the Genius Zone — that powerful intersection between your passion and your innate talent — and reveals how staying aligned with it can fast-track your growth, elevate your impact, and bring more joy into your work. Through a powerful personal story, practical tools, and her proprietary Joy Release Compass, Finola shows how thriving entrepreneurs choose alignment over exhaustion and genius over grind. If you've ever felt stuck, burnt out, or unsure of how to scale with soul — this is your compass forward. 🔑 In this episode, you'll learn: What the Genius Zone really is and why it matters for business growth Why joy is the clearest indicator you're working in your genius The 4 key elements of the Joy Release Compass: Purpose Clues, Purposeful Outcomes, Pause Points, and Release Points Why “genius moves” — and how to evolve with it instead of getting stuck The hidden costs of not working in your genius zone How to find your genius through tools like Energy Audits, Flow Tests, and Ikigai Real client stories of transformation by embracing their genius “The simplest indicator of genius for me has always been joy. It’s also the simplest indicator of where your uniqueness—and ultimately your business success—lies.” – Finola Howard 📥 Download the Joy Release Compass Tap into your joy, reclaim your time, and grow your business with alignment. 👉 https://www.finolahoward.com/joy-release-compass 💬 Let’s connect! Finola wants to hear how this landed with you. Reach out and share your story of genius at [email protected] 💡 Next Week's Teaser: Don’t miss our next episode with Chris Marr on how people-pleasing is keeping you small — and what to do instead. 🔗 Connect with Finola Howard: https://www.finolahoward.com/book https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/ https://www.instagram.com/thisisfinolahoward https://www.facebook.com/thisisfinolahoward https://www.youtube.com/@ThisIsFinolaHoward

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• #109 The Next AI Revolution Is Coming — Only the Prepared Will Profit with Dr. Lollie Mancey

  What if AI isn’t just the next tool in your tech stack—but a tidal wave that will reshape everything from how you grow your business to how society functions? Lollie Mancey—anthropologist, futurist, and innovation provocateur—shares a grounded, essential look at what’s really happening behind the AI boom. Forget the fluff and fear—this conversation unpacks the real risks, the real opportunities, and how entrepreneurs who prepare now can work less, earn more, and thrive in the coming AI revolution. You’ll learn how to leverage AI as your most loyal team member, what traits future-ready businesses must develop, and why your ability to think differently and build real human connections will become your biggest competitive edge. 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why we’re not in a digital revolution anymore—we’re in a cognitive revolution The single biggest AI mistake entrepreneurs make (and how to fix it) Why AI is the perfect match for founders—if you train it like a team member The difference between being active and passive with technology What future-ready entrepreneurs are doing differently right now How to use AI to free your time and finally grow the way you want to The truth about moral bias, data ownership, and the dangers of staying uninformed “Your best value as an entrepreneur is not in your inbox—it’s out in the world, building human connection. Let AI do the heavy lifting.” – Dr. Lollie Mancey 🛠️ Try This: ✅ Train your AI tool like an intern: give it memory, purpose, and feedback ✅ Ask yourself: What would my business look like if I weren’t trying to do everything? ✅ Journal: If I had 10 extra hours a week, what future would I design with them? ✅ Read: The Science of Awe 📘 Bonus Resource #1: Elements of AI – Free Literacy Course 📘 Bonus Resource #2: Join my AI Growth Tools Team https://www.finolahoward.com/ai-growth-tools 🔗 Connect with Dr. Lollie Mancey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlollie Learn more about her research and talks: https://drlollie.ie/ 🔗 Connect with Finola Howard: https://www.finolahoward.com/book https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/ https://www.instagram.com/thisisfinolahoward https://www.facebook.com/thisisfinolahoward https://www.youtube.com/@ThisIsFinolaHoward

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