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What if success wasn’t about more—but about better? In this episode of Coached, Keren sits down with Erica Kiang, founder of Rooms Showroom, to explore the intersection of taste, identity, and entrepreneurship. Erica’s work lives in a world of design, curation, and aesthetics—but this conversation goes far deeper than beautiful objects. It’s about the discipline behind taste. Raised between cultures and shaped by a deep sensitivity to environment, Erica developed an early awareness of space, energy, and what feels right. But like many high performers, she still had to unlearn the pressure to do more, be more, and prove more. Instead, she chose something far more difficult: Discernment. Through her work with Rooms Showroom, Erica has built a business rooted in curation, restraint, and clarity—helping designers and brands elevate not just what they create, but how they see. This conversation explores what it means to trust your eye, refine your standards, and build a life—and business—that reflects who you truly are. What We Cover: Growing up between cultures and developing an eye for nuance The difference between taste and trend Why discernment is more powerful than hustle The role of environment in shaping identity and energy Editing your life the way you edit a space The courage to do less—but do it exceptionally well Building Rooms Showroom and defining a point of view Trusting your instincts in business and design Why not everything beautiful is right for you The intersection of aesthetics, clarity, and self-trust Letting go of external validation in creative work Creating a business that reflects your inner world Key Takeaways: Taste is not talent—it’s developed through attention and restraint. More is not better. Better is better. Discernment is a leadership skill. It requires saying no more often than yes. Your environment is not neutral—it shapes how you think, feel, and show up. Editing your life is just as important as building it. If it’s not a full yes, it’s a no. Clarity comes from removing, not adding. The most powerful brands—and lives—have a clear point of view. About the Guest: Erica Kiang is the founder of Rooms Showroom, a design-forward platform representing a curated collection of furniture, lighting, and objects for architects and interior designers. Known for her refined eye and distinct point of view, Erica has built a business rooted in taste, restraint, and intentionality—helping creatives elevate both their work and their standards. Connect with Erica: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erica.kiang/ Rooms Showroom: https://www.instagram.com/roomsshowroom/ Mentioned in this episode: Book a Call

What if your money wasn’t just something you earned… but something you directed? In this episode of Coached, Keren sits down with Eva Yazhari—CEO of Beyond Capital Ventures and author of The Good Your Money Can Do—to explore the true power of capital. Eva’s work sits at the intersection of investing, purpose, and global impact. Through Beyond Capital, she has helped deploy millions into companies solving real-world problems—proving that profit and purpose are not at odds, but deeply aligned. But this conversation goes far beyond finance. It’s about your relationship with money. Because whether you realize it or not, every dollar you spend, invest, or save is a vote—for the kind of world you want to live in. Together, Keren and Eva explore how to move from passive consumption to intentional allocation—and how redefining wealth can fundamentally change not just your life, but the lives of others. This is not just a conversation about money. It’s a conversation about responsibility, agency, and the legacy you’re already creating. What We Cover: What impact investing really means (and why it matters now) The myth that profit and purpose are in conflict How capital can be a force for systemic change Rethinking your role as an investor—even if you don’t identify as one Everyday decisions as financial “votes” Building Beyond Capital Ventures and investing in emerging markets The responsibility that comes with access and privilege Why women are uniquely positioned to lead in impact investing The emotional and psychological relationship we have with money How to align your spending and investing with your values Legacy—not as something in the future, but something you are building now Key Takeaways: Money is not neutral—it is a tool that amplifies intention. Every dollar you spend or invest is a vote for the world you want to create. You are already an investor, whether you realize it or not. Profit and purpose are not mutually exclusive—they can reinforce each other. Wealth is not just accumulation—it is allocation. Access comes with responsibility. The question is not “Do I have enough to make a difference?” It’s “What am I already influencing with what I have?” Legacy is not what you leave behind—it’s what you build every day. About the Guest: Eva Yazhari is the CEO of Beyond Capital Ventures, an impact investment firm that funds mission-driven companies in emerging markets focused on solving critical global challenges. She is also the author of The Good Your Money Can Do, a practical and inspiring guide to aligning your financial decisions with your values and using money as a force for good. The book features a foreword by Coach Keren Eldad. Through her work, Eva is redefining what it means to be wealthy—not just in financial terms, but in impact, intention, and contribution. Connect with Eva: Beyond Capital Ventures: https://www.beyondcapitalventures.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondcap Learn more about Eva’s book: https://www.thegoodyourmoneycando.com/ Mentioned in this episode: Book a Call

What happens when the business you built… starts to break you? In this Coaching Masters episode, Keren sits down with Melody Jones, founder and president of VantagePoint MBA, to explore the evolution from hustle-driven entrepreneurship to aligned, sustainable leadership. Melody didn’t just build a successful company—she built it the hard way. After launching VantagePoint and scaling it into a nationally recognized MBA admissions consulting firm, she found herself doing everything: CEO, operator, marketer, coach, problem-solver. And like so many founders, she believed the answer was simple: Work harder. Until that strategy started to cost her everything. This conversation traces Melody’s journey through overwhelm, identity shifts, a painful business divorce, and ultimately—stepping into true leadership. It’s about what it takes to move from grinding inside your business… to actually leading it. And what becomes possible when success is no longer defined by pressure—but by peace. What We Cover: Building and scaling a business the “hard way” Why overwhelm is never a sales problem—it’s a leadership problem The hidden cost of doing everything yourself The moment founders realize “this isn’t working” Shifting from hustle to clarity, structure, and support The Gap vs. The Gain mindset (and why it matters) Navigating a business partnership breakup Leadership through truth, resilience, and hard conversations Moving from doer → pacesetter Hiring before you feel ready (and why it works) The role of self-trust in entrepreneurship Parenting, presence, and emotional regulation as a leader Why success now looks like peace and freedom Key Takeaways: Overwhelm is not a workload problem—it’s a lack of structure and support. Working harder is not the answer. It’s often the thing breaking you. If you’re doing everything, you cannot think clearly—and your business will stall. The “gap” mindset (how far you are from your goal) creates suffering. The “gain” (how far you’ve come) creates momentum. Difficult conversations delayed become crises. Leaders address them early. Hiring before you feel ready is often exactly what unlocks growth. The shift from doer to leader is the shift from reacting → setting direction. How you feel determines how you lead—and how big you allow your life to become. Success is no longer hustle. It is peace and freedom. About the Guest: Melody Jones is the founder and president of VantagePoint MBA, one of the nation’s leading MBA admissions consulting firms. A Columbia Business School graduate and former finance professional, she built VantagePoint into a nationally recognized, high-touch consultancy helping ambitious professionals gain admission to top business schools. Her work goes beyond admissions—it helps clients clarify who they are, what they want, and how to build a life with more options, alignment, and intention. Connect with Melody: Website: https://vantagepointmba.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vantagepointmba/ Mentioned in this episode: Book a Call

What happens when the life that looks right stops feeling right? In this powerful Coaching Masters conversation, Keren sits down with Dr. Bethany Weinheimer—veterinarian, coach, and founder of Evolved Vets—to explore the journey from perfectionism and burnout to alignment, love, and purpose. Raised on a Texas farm and shaped by a culture of service, discipline, and achievement, Bethany followed the “right” path all the way to veterinary leadership—only to find herself exhausted, disconnected, and quietly unfulfilled. What followed was not a pivot—but a profound unraveling. Through inner work, coaching, and radical self-honesty, Bethany shed the identities that once defined her—the fixer, the performer, the perfect one—and stepped into a new way of living, leading, and loving. This episode is about: The hidden cost of high performance Why burnout is self-abandonment, not weakness The death of the “perfect” identity The difference between performing strength and embodying it And what becomes possible when you finally choose yourself If you’ve built a life that works… but doesn’t quite feel like you—this conversation will meet you exactly where you are. What We Cover Growing up in a high-performance, service-driven environment The “checklist identity” and perfectionism trap Panic attacks, burnout, and emotional suppression Relationship patterns and self-abandonment The turning point: asking for help Coaching as “voluntary identity death” Shedding the fixer and people-pleaser roles Rewiring thought patterns (CBT, NLP, inner work) The shift from lack → abundance Manifesting love from alignment (not effort) Discovering your Zone of Genius Building a purpose-driven platform: Evolved Vets Key Takeaways 1. Burnout is not about workload—it’s about self-abandonment. It’s the accumulation of moments where you choose performance over truth. 2. You cannot outperform misalignment. Effort is not the gateway—energy is. 3. Coaching requires letting your old identity die. Growth is not additive—it’s subtractive. 4. The “fixer” identity leads to exhaustion, not leadership. Rescuing others disconnects you from yourself. 5. Abundance means no exceptions. You cannot claim abundance while speaking lack. 6. Your body always knows before your mind admits it. Pay attention to where it says “no”… and where it lights up. 7. Success is no longer how you’re perceived—it’s how you feel. About the Guest Dr. Bethany Weinheimer is a veterinarian, coach, and founder of Evolved Vets, a platform helping high-performing veterinarians move from burnout and self-abandonment into alignment, purpose, and flow. Through a blend of neuroscience, coaching, and inner work, she supports healers in reclaiming their energy—and building lives that feel as good as they look. Website: https://www.evolvedvets.com/ Connect with Bethany Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evolvedvets/ Podcast: The Evolved Vets https://open.spotify.com/show/6q4ewIBRnOxyK57vHUBmL0?si=8954a5e3498b4545YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EvolvedVets Subscribe & Share If this episode resonated, share it with someone who needs it—and don’t forget to subscribe to Coached for more conversations on mastery, transformation, and living with enthusiasm. Mentioned in this episode: Book a Call

What happens when a high-achieving man who has “done everything right” realizes that success isn’t the same as purpose? In this Coaching Masters episode, Coach Keren Eldad sits down with private client Dr. Taq Freeman to explore how coaching helped him transition from external achievement to internal awakening — and how that shift transformed not only his career trajectory, but his marriage, fatherhood, and sense of masculine agency. Taq’s wife worked with Coach Keren years before they met. His coaching journey did not just change his business direction — it deepened his relationship, accelerated his emotional maturity, and led to the creation of his thought-leadership platform, The Alpha Renaissance. This is not about abandoning medicine. This is about evolving into a man who leads consciously. What We Explore The “I did everything right… now what?” crisis. After building a medical career and business, Taq found himself at the classic high-achiever plateau — accomplished, but internally stuck. Why coaching (not therapy) was the unlock. Taq shares his resistance to therapy and how coaching provided forward momentum, structure, and empowerment instead of backward fixation. Ego dismantling and identity integration. Coaching helped him reconnect with the fearless boy he once was — without abandoning the disciplined man he became. The Pause Principle in masculine leadership. How slowing reaction and building agency became foundational in career and marriage. Marriage as maturation. Taq speaks candidly about how coaching prepared him for mature partnership — not recreational relationships, but conscious, purpose-aligned union. From awakening to platform. How his internal shift led directly to launching The Alpha Renaissance — a podcast serving midlife men navigating identity, agency, and modern distraction. Agency in the age of distraction. How purpose replaces isolation for men facing midlife drift. Memorable Lines “You live life as a pair.”“Agency in an age of distractions.”“I reconnected to the boy I once was.”“If you build it, they will come.” Connect with Taq Podcast: The Alpha Renaissance [Insert link] Ready to Go Deeper? Taq didn’t launch a platform because he needed attention. He launched it because coaching helped him clarify who he was meant to serve. If you’re successful but restless — if you’ve achieved everything and still feel the forward pull — that is exactly the terrain of this work. Book a Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/kereneldad Learn more: https://www.KerenEldad.com Series: Coaching Masters (Student Side) Guest: Dr. Taq Freeman — private coaching client of Coach Keren Eldad; anesthetist, entrepreneur, founder of The Alpha Renaissance podcast Coached Show Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on this show are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Coach Keren or With Enthusiasm. Nothing shared should be taken as an endorsement of specific advice, teachings, or opinions. This series is intended to showcase a range of teaching styles and business methodologies for educational and informational purposes only. Mentioned in this episode: Book a Call

In an industry flooded with big promises and bigger personalities, how do you tell the difference between a serious teacher and a charismatic charlatan? In this special episode of The Coached Podcast, Coach Keren Eldad sits down with journalist Ryan Krogh — who also happens to be her husband — to explore the standards behind the spotlight. From years of interviewing scientists, executives, public figures, and thought leaders, Ryan shares the simplest litmus test for depth versus performance: Watch what happens in the Q&A. Can they think in real time? Can they handle nuance? Can they go beyond headlines? Or are they repeating something rehearsed? From there, the conversation moves deeper — into integrity in business, the psychological cost of standards, what coaching does not promise, the difference between fixing your life and fixing your thinking, and what it actually takes to live alongside this work in marriage. They also discuss: Why integrity costs you in the short term — and pays you in the long termThe responsibility of teaching inner workWhat this industry underestimatesWhat coaching truly offers (and what it doesn’t)AI, disruption, and why humanity may matter more than ever This is not an episode about inspiration. It’s an episode about discernment. Coached Show Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on this show are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Coach Keren or With Enthusiasm. Nothing shared should be taken as an endorsement of specific advice, teachings, or opinions. This series is intended to showcase a range of teaching styles and business methodologies for educational and informational purposes only. Mentioned in this episode: Book a Call

What happens when a high-performing architect stops leading from pressure and starts leading from her creative genius? In this Coaching Masters episode, Coach Keren Eldad sits down with her private coaching client, architect Allison Bryan, to trace the real source behind Allison’s recent expansion: not hustle, not “more designers,” not higher intensity — but inner work that changed the way she leads, hires, sells, and holds boundaries. Allison shares how coaching helped her move from scarcity and hypervigilance to worthiness, clarity, and strategic growth — and how that internal shift translated into tangible outcomes: doubling revenue, raising standards, making better hires, stabilizing culture, and earning national visibility (including a New York Times feature that landed immediately after she dared to name the desire). This is not a theory episode. This is what it looks like when coaching turns into results. Key Themes We Cover Coaching as the unlock for “dream size.” Allison describes how the biggest constraint wasn’t talent — it was the limited scope of what she believed was possible, until coaching challenged the ceiling. From scarcity to strategy (and why creatives underprice themselves). We unpack the “lucky to get the job” mindset that keeps creative leaders reactive — and how coaching helped Allison set revenue targets and actually hit them. Hypervigilance → overfunctioning → burnout (and the antidote). Allison names hypervigilance as a baseline state, and we explore how coaching interrupts reactivity and restores internal safety — which directly improves leadership. Worthiness as a growth lever. The internal shift that changed everything: believing she belonged at the top of the list — and acting like it. The Pause Principle as a daily operational tool. Allison shares how she uses it multiple times a day: with team, clients, partner, and parenting — and how this one practice shortened the distance from trigger to peace. Scaling through Zone of Genius (not more effort). We talk delegation, role clarity, and the strategic insight that “another designer doesn’t fix ops,” which led to smarter hiring decisions and better structure. Culture as leadership shadow-work. Allison speaks candidly about toxic studio norms in architecture — and how coaching supported her to build a healthier culture rooted in positivity, trust, and idea-sharing. Personal truth → professional freedom. As Allison becomes more honest in her personal life, her leadership becomes cleaner: fewer masks, fewer compromises, more steadiness — and better business. Memorable Lines / Moments “Hypervigilance — huge.”“The Pause Principle has been massive. I use it multiple times a day.”“I believed I was worthy.”“I’m learning to catch burnout sooner.”“Another designer doesn’t make my life easier — the seat has to be strategic.” Resources Mentioned The Pause Principle (Coach Keren Eldad, see: Gilded, by Keren Eldad)Byron Katie — The Work , as housed in the book Loving What IsMartha Beck’s - The Way of IntegrityKabbalah (and related readings, such as The Power of Kabbalah) Connect with Allison Website: physicalspace.co Ready to Go Deeper? Allison didn’t scale by becoming more intense. She scaled by becoming more internally steady — and building from truth instead of fear. If you’re a creative leader, founder, or executive operating at a high level but leading from pressure, this is exactly the work we do. Book a Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/kereneldad Learn more: https://www.KerenEldad.com Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeGilded: Breaking Free From the Cage of Ambition, Perfectionism and the Relentless Pursuit of More by Keren EldadThe Power of KabbalahLoving What Is by Byron KatieThe Way of Integrity, Martha Beck Series: Coaching Masters (Student Side) Guest: Allison Bryan — private coaching client of Coach Keren Eldad; founder/leader of a high-performing architecture practice operating across multiple states

In this Coaching Masters conversation, Coach Keren Eldad sits down with longtime private client Billy Goldberg to explore a central question: Where do real leadership insights come from? Billy now advises middle-market CEOs and leads through a framework he calls People Powered Profitability. But in this episode, we trace the source of those insights — back to his years inside coaching. This is not a conversation about business tactics. It is a conversation about how identity work, agency, ego death, and internal authorship shaped the way Billy now thinks, leads, and builds. If you have ever wondered what coaching actually produces in a leader — this episode answers that question. What We ExploreAgency as the foundation of leadership. Billy shares how the breakthrough realization — “I have agency” — became the cornerstone of every decision he now helps CEOs make. Redefining success internally. Before coaching, success was external validation. After coaching, success became self-authored alignment — which now informs how he advises executives. Identity death as a leadership requirement. Letting the “boy” identity die so adult leadership could emerge — and how that internal shift now shapes how he challenges his clients. Soft skills as performance drivers. The heart-centered leadership Billy teaches today grew directly from inner work around vulnerability, authorship, and embodied power. The mountain range metaphor. The nonlinear growth model he now uses with CEOs was born from his own coaching journey: descent precedes ascent. Teachable authority. Why staying coachable is the true differentiator between performed power and embodied leadership. Series: Coaching Masters Guest: Billy Goldberg — longtime private client of Coach Keren Eldad, Founding Partner of The Buckeye Group, Strategic Advisor to Middle Market CEOs Memorable Quotes“We have agency. We control the narrative.”“Soft skills are the hard skills.”“You can’t reach the next peak unless you go down and climb back up.”“Use love as a business strategy.” Resources MentionedYou Are a Badass — Jen Sincero Connect with BillyThe Buckeye Group https://www.thebuckeyegroup.com/ Ready to Go Deeper?Billy’s leadership framework did not come from a book. It came from doing the work. If you are building something and want your leadership to be embodied — not performed — that is exactly what we do inside coaching. Book a Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/kereneldad Learn more: https://www.KerenEldad.com Mentioned in this episode: Book a Call

Series: Coaching Masters (Student Side) Guest: Courtney Key Dalberg — Coach Keren Eldad Client, real estate leader, mother of four, and emerging voice in coaching and podcasting Tune in for a deeply personal conversation with Coach Keren Eldad client Courtney Key Dalberg about what happens when the life that looks “right” stops fitting — and you choose truth anyway. In this Coaching Masters (Student Side) episode, Courtney shares her journey through private coaching with Coach Keren: the perfectionism, productivity-as-numbing, identity deaths, grief stages, “The Opposite” principle, and the moment desire became non-negotiable. This is not a theory episode. This is a lived transformation. Key Themes We CoverReinvention isn’t a personality trait; it’s a consequence of honesty. Courtney shares the shift from “I’m fine” to “I can’t undersell what I genuinely want anymore.”What happens inside coaching. The identity deaths, the bargaining, the anger-as-desire, and the moments when purgatory is no longer an option.Performance = control. Controlling work, body, image, approval — until surrender becomes the only path forward.The Opposite Principle (Costanza). How doing the opposite of your conditioned pattern becomes a spiritual discipline.Productivity as numbing. Why overachievers hide in busyness and how coaching interrupts that pattern.Radical honesty with family systems. “Conflict, no repair,” guilt and shame patterns, and how inner work creates real repair.Motherhood, ambition, and self-worth. What changes when worth becomes internal instead of earned.What emerges on the other side. A new relationship, a new sense of agency, a podcast, and a coaching path of her own. Memorable Lines“There’s no arrival — just getting used to the ride.”“Anger is desire — when it moves you up, it’s the hand that pulls you out of shame.”“There is no box.” Resources MentionedBooks The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People — Stephen R. CoveyGILDED — Keren EldadOn Death and Dying — Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Frameworks To Be Magnetic (TBM)Human DesignGene KeysKabbalah Connect with CourtneyBare & Brave Productions / Podcast: Am I Allowed To Do This? — COMING SOON https://www.instagram.com/bareandbrave.co/Bio / team page: https://sullivanhayes.com/team/courtney-dahlberg-key/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtney_dahlberg_key/?hl=en Ready to Go Deeper?If you’re in that in-between place — successful on paper, struggling in private, exhausted by performing, or quietly bargaining with your own truth — this episode shows what real coaching work looks like. Book a Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/kereneldad Learn more: https://www.KerenEldad.com Mentioned in this episode: Book a Call

In today’s Coaching Masters episode, Coach Keren sits down with author, teacher, and sober-curious pioneer Amanda Kuda — a woman whose work is helping high achievers renegotiate their relationship with alcohol so they can step into their fullest potential, creativity, and spiritual clarity. Amanda is the author of Bottled Potential, a guide to living alcohol-free, manifesting success, and stepping into the extraordinary. Her story isn’t one of clinical addiction — it’s the story of a woman who looked successful on the outside, yet felt misaligned within. Her journey takes us from Rainy Street to Reiki masters, from manifestation to hitting subtle emotional rock bottoms, and eventually, to freedom. In this episode, we explore: ✨ What “gray-area drinking” really looks like ✨ Why you don’t have to hit bottom to make a change ✨ How alcohol silently suppresses intuition, creativity & magnetism ✨ The spiritual awakening that called Amanda forward ✨ Why suffering and awakening often arrive as a pair ✨ How a single permission slip can change a life ✨ The power of teachers, expanders & aligned mentorship ✨ How to choose a coach not by hype — but by resonance, integrity & soul ✨ The courage to walk away from the glamorized version of your life This is not a conversation about addiction — it’s a conversation about alignment, clarity, and self-trust. It’s about noticing what isn’t working, even when it looks fine from the outside. It’s about making decisions that expand your future, not numb your present. It’s about courage. And it’s a must-listen if you’ve ever wondered: “Who might I be without the habits that dull me?” About Amanda Kuda Amanda is a coach, speaker, and the author of Bottled Potential. She supports high-achievers in becoming alcohol-free so they can elevate their vibration, manifestation capacity, and leadership. She is currently writing her second book (coming soon), and we will absolutely be having her back. Website: https://www.amandakuda.com/ Follow Amanda: @amandakuda Book: Bottled Potential Listen, review & share if this resonates. There is someone in your world who needs this episode — send it. For more on Coach Keren Eldad, visit: www.KerenEldad.com Gilded: Breaking Free from the Cage of Ambition, Perfectionism, and the Relentless Pursuit of More https://www.amazon.com/stores/Keren-Eldad/author/B0DS2TPZZL?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1769701903&sr=8-1&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=23640b76-56b4-4eee-92f3-dad614654269 Coached Show Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on this show are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Coach Keren or With Enthusiasm. Nothing shared should be taken as an endorsement of specific advice, teachings, or opinions. This series is intended to showcase a range of teaching styles and business methodologies for educational and informational purposes only. Mentioned in this episode: Book a Call

In this powerful Coaching Masters conversation, Coach Keren sits down with Vasavi Kumar, a licensed therapist, coach, speaker, voiceover artist, and bestselling author of Say It Out Loud, a book and methodology that have become a movement for those who are tired of hiding, tired of performing, and ready to live and speak from the core of who they really are. Vasavi’s voice is unmistakable: bold, resonant, grounded, but it was forged in fire. As a first-generation Indian American woman living with bipolar disorder, raised between cultures and expectations, and shaped by the emotional labor of mediating conflict in her home from a young age, Vasavi eventually reclaimed the one thing she had always possessed: her voice. And now she uses it to liberate others. In this episode, we explore: ✨ How childhood roles shape our voice, visibility, and identity ✨ Why using your voice is not about volume — it’s about truth ✨ The difference between standing in your story and standing on it ✨ Why unhealed people cannot teach healing ✨ Authenticity vs. performance in the coaching and content world ✨ The epidemic of “polish” — and why visibility now requires humanity ✨ The real work behind becoming a world-class speaker, author, or leader ✨ The willingness to suck, be rejected, and evolve publicly ✨ How to turn lived experience into a powerful personal brand ✨ The creation of The Out Loud School — a global sanctuary for voice, practice, and visibility ✨ Her choice to be child-free and the freedom, clarity, and resonance that choice brings Vasavi reminds us that your voice is not just a communication tool — it is your most powerful business asset, spiritual compass, and human truth-teller. And she shows us that the pathway to mastery in any field — coaching, writing, speaking, leadership — begins with the willingness to be seen mid-evolution rather than waiting for some imaginary and impossible version of “perfect.” This conversation is both an activation and an invitation: to speak honestly, to show up fully, and to choose the life that is actually yours. About Vasavi Kumar Vasavi Kumar is the bestselling author of Say It Out Loud, the creator of The Out Loud School, and the host of the Say It Out Loud podcast. She merges clinical training, lived experience, storytelling, and voice mastery into a transformative body of work that helps people use their voices with clarity, courage, and intention. Learn more about Vasavi and The Out Loud School on her website and social channels. If this conversation moved you, please share it — especially with someone who is ready to stop hiding. Website: https://vasavikumar.com/ Gilded: Breaking Free from the Cage of Ambition, Perfectionism, and the Relentless Pursuit of More https://www.amazon.com/stores/Keren-Eldad/author/B0DS2TPZZL?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1769701903&sr=8-1&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=23640b76-56b4-4eee-92f3-dad614654269 Coached Show Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on this show are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Coach Keren or With Enthusiasm. Nothing shared should be taken as an endorsement of specific advice, teachings, or opinions. This series is intended to showcase a range of teaching styles and business methodologies for educational and informational purposes only. Mentioned in this episode: Book a Call

In this rich and expansive episode of The Coached Podcast, I continue our Coaching Masters series with someone whose work and worldview bridge creativity, consciousness, and the courage to reinvent oneself again and again. I sit down with Nick Onken—celebrated creative entrepreneur, portrait photographer to icons (including my beloved Beebs), host of the NION Radio podcast, and author of The Philosophy of Identity Alchemy—to explore the deeper spiritual and psychological journey behind personal branding, creativity, and becoming who you truly are. Book a call with Coach Keren: https://calendly.com/kereneldad/consultation?back=1 Nick’s story is a masterclass in individuation. Raised in a conservative religious environment and cultivated inside belief systems that never quite fit, he describes the slow, seven-year process of disentangling himself from inherited identities that had been embedded in the subconscious since childhood—something Carl Jung wrote about powerfully, and something so many high achievers, creators, and leaders will recognize in their own story. From that unraveling came a path into the arts, travel, photography, and eventually a profound internal collapse that forced him into what he now recognizes as multiple “dark nights of the soul”—those initiatory periods where everything you thought you were disintegrates so a truer self can emerge. We talk about limiting beliefs, upper limits (thank you, Gay Hendricks), and the psychological fusion many of us experience between our identity and our work—especially in an era when industries are shifting overnight and reinvention is not a possibility but a mandate. We discuss the collapse of the commercial photography world, the arrival of social media, the shock of going from securing Nike-level campaigns to three years of crickets, and the ego death that followed. Most importantly, we explore the philosophy that grew from those ashes: Identity Alchemy—Nick’s framework for consciously deconstructing who you were, curating who you want to become, and creating a personal brand and life expression that is intentionally crafted rather than unconsciously inherited. His premise is simple and extraordinarily potent: your identity is your greatest work of art. We get into: How early religious conditioning can embed subconscious fears that sabotage adult self-expressionThe seven-year unraveling that led Nick out of inherited belief systems and into true creative agencyHow burnout, imposter syndrome, and industry shifts catalyze reinventionWhy personal brands are more essential than ever in the age of AIHow to consciously design your identity, your space, your aesthetic, and your creative expressionWhy reinvention is no longer optional—and how to pivot with enthusiasmThe magic thread that pulls all of us toward the next iteration of our becoming If you are in a season of transition, reinvention, or re-evaluation—if you have ever wondered, “Who am I now?” or “What will I create next?”—this conversation will meet you exactly where you are. Enjoy this masterful, soulful dialogue and prepare to walk away with an entirely new lens for seeing your life as your most powerful creative medium. Links to Nick’s work: https://photographedbyonken.com/ https://onkensworld.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nickonken/ Connect with Coach Keren:www.KerenEldad.com If you love the Coaching Masters series, please subscribe, comment, and share. Your support helps us bring you the world’s best teachers every single week. Gilded: Breaking Free from the Cage of Ambition, Perfectionism, and the Relentless Pursuit of More https://www.amazon.com/stores/Keren-Eldad/author/B0DS2TPZZL?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1769701903&sr=8-1&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=23640b76-56b4-4eee-92f3-dad614654269 Coached Show Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on this show are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Coach Keren or With Enthusiasm. Nothing shared should be taken as an endorsement of specific advice, teachings, or opinions. This series is intended to showcase a range of teaching styles and business methodologies for educational and informational purposes only. Mentioned in this episode: Book a Call

In this profoundly intimate and masterfully instructive Coaching Masters episode, I welcome Dr. Kelly Brogan, holistic psychiatrist, New York Times bestselling author, and the creator of Reclamation Radio and The Relaxed Woman System. What unfolds is a sweeping conversation about the architecture of building a mission-centered empire, the psychology of reinvention, the spiritual rupture required to leave old paradigms behind, and the frameworks that have enabled Kelly to create, pivot, withstand critique, and build a platform with enduring global impact. Kelly began her career on a traditional medical track—MIT, Cornell, NYU—a pedigree designed to meet the expectations of an immigrant family and the external markers of success. Yet beneath the accolades, a deeper fracture was waiting: the moment she realized she would not take the very medications she prescribed to pregnant women every day. What Jung would call the moment of rupture of empathy became the beginning of her individuation, her awakening from the inherited dogma of the system she had pledged loyalty to. Her diagnosis of Hashimoto’s, the discovery that nutrition alone could reverse her condition, and the subsequent disillusionment with the medical establishment catalyzed her first great pivot: away from prescribing and into de-prescribing, a radical and deeply feminine act of rethinking the central question: What if we are not broken? What if we just need to come home to ourselves? Book a call with Coach Keren https://calendly.com/kereneldad/consultation?back=1 From there, Kelly reveals: How she developed her first flagship program, Vital Mind Reset, almost in a fever-dream of creative flow—what she calls a moment of true channelingHow the influence of her mentor, Dr. Nicholas Gonzalez, shaped her protocol and her courageThe mechanics of “productizing” a method before she even knew she was building a product ladderHer seven-figure book deal and the shock of industry blackout, including the New York Times refusing to cover her even as she hit its bestseller listThe emotional and psychological toll of criticism, the villain crown, and how she learned to hold her nervous system through public projectionHow her work evolved from anti-pharma activism to embodied feminine leadershipWhy safety—and not freedom—is the real gateway to expansionHow she built her digital empire years before the digital boomWhy group programs began outperforming her one-on-one psychiatric practiceThe repeated lessons of hiring, letting go, and attracting the operational partner she finally could trustThe Relaxed Woman System and the essential insight that women expand only to the level that their nervous system can hold This conversation is both tactical and vulnerable. We talk funnels, product ladders, and the infrastructure behind a multi-seven-figure brand. We also talk rupture, shame, shadow, projection, upper limits, relational healing, and how to meet the parts of ourselves we’ve spent a lifetime exiling. If you are building your own flagship, your own mothership, your own mission—this episode is a blueprint and a blessing. RESOURCE LINKS Dr. Kelly Brogan- https://pages.kellybroganmd.com/consult Coach Keren Calendly: https://calendly.com/kereneldad/consultation?back=1 The Reclaimed Woman - https://www.kellybroganmd.com/the-reclaimed-woman-book Reclamation Radio https://open.spotify.com/show/1tKtHWE9MSsTOSQIcegeHM?si=96079f9bc6264668 Existential Kink by Carolyn Elliott https://www.amazon.com/Existential-Kink-audiobook/dp/B081QVG9LW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=321JCQGKO4SI7&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.mgh-1en67M0bGZqHHYaVNXflJ_ii_xVfkfbK464WrGck8VsYnPTMOw-lqFoBWNTxzr5GlQanI9N9nBiooMxmSo_-sii7M0y2urFFqoaicYNx41rn2tu9AM70g1hPO2dJkV3axa1ujD_2kLW-UJPDgQ.GMRJvZB98wkPWcP3iJyGNdXmrJ5oxmxlBfCFXO2bpsg&dib_tag=se&keywords=Existential+Kink+by+Carolyn+Elliott&qid=1770245133&sprefix=existential+kink+by+carolyn+elliott+%2Caps%2C184&sr=8-1 Gilded: Breaking Free from the Cage of Ambition, Perfectionism, and the Relentless Pursuit of More https://www.amazon.com/stores/Keren-Eldad/author/B0DS2TPZZL?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1769701903&sr=8-1&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=23640b76-56b4-4eee-92f3-dad614654269Coached Show Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on this show are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Coach Keren or With Enthusiasm. Nothing shared should be taken as an endorsement of specific advice, teachings, or opinions. This series is intended to showcase a range of teaching styles and business methodologies for educational and informational purposes only. Mentioned in this episode: Book a Call

In this Coaching Masters episode, we dive into one of my favorite intersections: teaching, mastery, and human connection, through the very specific lens of what your face is saying before you ever open your mouth. My guest is Brian Galke, known as The Decoding Detective, founder of Subtle Skills: a company that teaches people how to read facial features and nonverbal cues so they can build instant rapport, communicate clearly, and create more powerful connections in business and in life. If you’ve ever wished you could “read the room” faster, connect with clients more deeply, sell with integrity, or simply feel less awkward as an introvert in an extroverted world, this is your episode. We talk about: How Brian went from introverted help-desk tech to regional VP of sales managing a $40M portfolio — largely by decoding faces and adjusting his communicationWhy many of the best teachers, speakers, and coaches are introverts or ambiverts, not “natural extroverts”The link between facial features and how people process information (visual, auditory, kinesthetic)How eyebrows, lids, ears and even that little line under the lip offer clues into how someone thinks, decides, and feels lovedWhy reading faces is not “profiling” or manipulation — but a tool for empathy and understandingThe alarming reality that younger generations are losing basic in-person communication skills (eye contact, presence, interviews)How to stand out as AI and automation take over “good enough” communication — and why true presence and connection will only become more valuableThe deeper psychological and spiritual need we all share: to feel seen and heard, not just processed and replied to This is not an episode about tricks or gimmicks. It is an episode about attention as a superpower, and the kind of subtle mastery that separates the top 1–2% of teachers, leaders, and salespeople from everyone else. https://subtleskills.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Subtle-Skills-4-Page-Cheat-Sheet-Eyebrows-Eyelids-Eye-Angles.pdf?srsltid=AfmBOoqVfHMbkAPxXhfgqjuW4dhS4LeRQdqTqlLw-lV--jUxZrhW6k1x In this conversation, you’ll learn: How Brian “accidentally” discovered face decoding over dinner and had his own personality read back to himWhy introverts often make the best observers, teachers and coaches — and how to use that to your advantageHow to use facial features to quickly adapt your communication (for clients, partners, teams, and yes, dates)Why he calls his company Subtle Skills — and how these micro-skills quietly transform your resultsHow door-to-door sales teams, hiring managers, and even people dating online use his system in real lifeA simple way to make people feel truly seen in a world of distraction (and why this alone can change someone’s day) About Brian Galke Brian Galke is a speaker, trainer, and founder of Subtle Skills, specializing in decoding facial features to improve communication, sales, and relationships. He has trained sales teams, leaders, and entrepreneurs across multiple industries, helping them create instant rapport and deeper trust by actually understanding the person in front of them. He’s taken his own journey from introverted help-desk support, to regional VP of sales, to full-time speaker and teacher — building a hyper-focused niche around one big idea: your face is talking long before you speak. Learn more about Brian & Subtle Skills: Website: https://subtleskills.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorqul78Yoekppy7160G6a__byVFcIdtmNYxQAuzDPuXXZsL7rpn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briangalke/?hl=en If you loved this episode, please subscribe, rate, and share it with someone who cares about mastery, teaching, and the art of truly seeing people. To learn more about Coach Keren Eldad and With Enthusiasm Coaching, go to: www.KerenEldad.com Mentioned in this episode: Book a Call

What happens when the very thing that built your success starts to suffocate you? In this powerful New Year’s episode of COACHED, I sit down with David Harris, founder of one of the top personal injury law firms in the country, and one of my all-time favorite coaching clients. By every traditional measure, David had made it: the firm, the money, the house, the reputation, the “perfect” family. But beneath the surface, he was overwhelmed, over-functioning, and quietly drowning in the very life he had built. Six months into coaching, after I told him, “You can stop… or life will stop you,”… and that was when life did exactly that. David contracted a severe case of COVID, spent six months in the hospital, and came terrifyingly close to dying - more than once. His family was called in to say goodbye. And then… something shifted. This is the story of what happens when you get a second chance - and actually use it. It’s also the story behind GILDED: the book is dedicated to David’s rise. If you’ve ever wondered what coaching can really do in a life that looks “successful” on the outside but feels unsustainable inside, this episode is your glimpse behind the curtain. In this episode, we explore: The Overachiever’s Paradox in real timeHow David built enormous external success while feeling increasingly hollow, pressured, and cut off from his own life.The first “mirror moment” in coachingWhat it was like for a life-long people pleaser and high achiever to finally turn the attention inward — and admit the cost.Six months in the hospital & multiple near-death momentsWhat David remembers, what his family went through, and how close it really got.The brutal and beautiful realization: “I was gone… and the world still turned.” How that single insight changed his relationship to work, control, and self-importance. From gilded cage to real freedomHow the metaphor of the gilded cage landed for him, and how he began stepping out of the cage without burning his whole life down.Ambition after a brush with deathDavid is still ambitious, still high-performing, still in the courtroom. But the way he moves through the world is entirely different.Leadership, culture & trustHow his leadership style has transformed — from “I have to do it all” to delegating, trusting, and watching his team and culture rise.The impact at homeHow his wife and four kids experience “New David,” and the tiny moments (like laughing when something breaks) that signal massive inner change.Redefining successMoving from a financial scorecard to a life scorecard: impact, faith, freedom, and relationships.Advice to founders who’ve “made it” but feel stuck or overwhelmedDavid’s honest counsel for anyone hearing the internal nudge and ignoring it: don’t wait. Resources Order the book GILDEDGILDED: Break Free From the Cage of Ambition, Perfectionism, and the Relentless Pursuit of MoreSchedule a Call with Coach Keren: www.KerenEldad.com If this episode resonates… Share it with the overachiever in your life who looks “perfect” on the outside but is quietly exhausted inside.Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it helps this work reach the people who need it.Screenshot the episode, tag @coachkeren and let us know your biggest takeaway. May this conversation be the wake-up call you choose — so life doesn’t have to choose it for you. Mentioned in this episode: Book a Call