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Jody Friedman is the founder of Wreck the Room™, a coaching framework built from his own identity rebuild after two decades in music and entertainment. He works with founders and leaders who look successful on paper but feel misaligned underneath, helping them rebuild an identity that actually fits the life they're living. Main Business Issues: Struggles to shift his focus away from his established music career and toward the coaching business he feels more passionate about. Finds it challenging to put his new work in front of an audience because being a beginner in public conflicts with his established identity and reputation. Jody puts significant pressure on himself to make his new venture highly successful. Jody’s Key Insights and Takeaways: Jody realized that his biggest obstacle may not be a lack of self-awareness, but his difficulty letting go of things that no longer align with where he wants to go.     He began to see that his fear of visibility and being a beginner in public was connected to his need to control how others perceive him.     Jody began to recognize that his drive to achieve at a massive scale may be rooted in a deeper fear of being average, failing, or not being good enough. Connect with Jody Take the quiz to find out which room you're in:   quiz.wrecktheroom.com www.wrecktheroom.com

Dominic Vella is the founder of Fantastic Fence which he scaled from one truck to a high-volume operation doing thousands of projects a year. Now he helps other business owners break past seven figures with practical systems, no hype, and lessons learned the hard way. Main Business Issues: Placed managers between himself and his employees to avoid necessary but uncomfortable confrontations The tendency to overcompensate by "fixing it himself" led to significant profit leaks Dominic’s Key Insights and Takeaways: Dominic discovered that a high-performing culture is built by what a leader says "no" to and what they refuse to tolerate. He understood that prioritizing his desire for approval was actually doing a disservice to his team's development. Dominic learned that he must optimize his current team through direct coaching before attempting to maximize results with more fuel. Connect with Dominic https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-vella-01252130a/ https://callfantasticfence.com/ https://www.instagram.com/_fantasticfence/

Andre Ankri is the Founder and CEO of UTS Group, a security integration and design firm delivering complex commercial and institutional projects across Canada. He is also the Founder of Metador, where he helps leaders build lean, scalable businesses through AI, automation, and operational systems.  Main Business Issues: Andre’s entire company relied on him as a single point of failure, leading to burnout and lack of fulfillment. Productivity is highly dependent on a rigid morning routine and an engineered environment  Struggles to identify the underlying emotions that drive his behavior Andre’s Key Insights and Takeaways: Andre acknowledged that his greatest strength lies in managing chaos and "firefighting. He recognized that he was operating at only 50% capacity because the rest of his energy was being drained by the effort of managing his own dysregulation. He concluded that he cannot simply "discipline" his way out of his biology and must instead solve for emotional regulation  Connect with Andre https://www.linkedin.com/in/andre-ankri-7a4090311/

Leanna DeBellevue is a dynamic international speaker, trailblazing founder of DeBellevue Global Marketing Agency, and co-author of an Amazon International bestseller! With over 15 years at the helm of her award-winning agency—celebrated as the 2025 Business of the Year by the Gilbert Chamber and the 2024 Best Marketing Agency in the East Valley—Leanna is passionate about empowering business owners to find clarity and conquer their challenges through strategic thinking. Leanna now helps business owners identify and eliminate blind spots within their business. Main Business Issues: Constantly felt the weight of every problem because all responsibility rolled up to her. Struggled to balance giving her team autonomy with holding them accountable to systems, standards, and brand expectations Leanna’s Key Insights and Takeaways: Leanna realized that the heaviness she carries isn’t just “part of the job,” but a sign that her role needs to evolve. Leanna began to see that avoiding the question of what she wants has kept her stuck in an old operating mode. She learned that her next level of leadership requires tuning into her internal signals not just logic and strategy. She saw that her future hinges on defining her “3.0 self,” the version of her who carries less weight and has more time to think, dream, and lead. Connect with Leanna www.debellevueconsulting.com all social handles are /debellevueconsulting

Nirmal Gyanwali is the founder of WP Creative, a Sydney-based website agency. Originally from Nepal, he moved to Australia with just a laptop and an $18,000 loan and went on to build a 7-figure business. Today, he helps marketing teams turn underperforming websites into high-converting growth engines. Main Business Issues: Constantly overworking and feeling obligated to jump into every problem Struggles to shift his focus from day-to-day operations to strategic leadership Finds it challenging to let go of control and transfer his knowledge to team members Nirmal’s Key Insights and Takeaways: Nirmal began to see that his overwork was not always productive, but rather a habit he needed to manage. His discomfort with delegation wasn't just about risk but was rooted in his own sense of value.  He realized that true leadership meant prioritizing the growth of the team over his own personal need to "win" every single time. Nirmal learned to shift his mindset from transferring his personal knowledge to building scalable systems.  Connect with Nirmal https://www.linkedin.com/in/nirmalgyanwali/ https://wpcreative.com.au/

Jacob Hill is the founder of Offploy CIC, a social enterprise supporting people with criminal convictions into meaningful employment. After experiencing prison firsthand, Jacob built a mission-driven organisation that has helped over 4,000 individuals rebuild their lives. He now partners with employers, government, and frontline services to drive inclusive hiring and justice reform across the UK. Main Business Issues: Difficulty in briefing his team on tasks and frequently taking on  projects himself rather than trusting his team A constant fear of inactivity and perceiving not working as being "lazy"  Jacob felt conflicted to maintain business momentum while being a present father and husband. Jacob’s Key Insights and Takeaways: Jacob confronted the uncomfortable truth that his relentless drive wasn't about building a legacy, but was secretly fueled by a deep-seated fear of failure and losing everything he had built. His nervous system was addicted to chaos, causing him to subconsciously create problems at work just to feel the familiar, addictive comfort of stress. He came to understand that to be the leader and father he truly wants to be, he must stop running from failure and consciously define what it means to run toward a new life built on peace and presence. Connect with Jacob www.offploy.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobrohill/

Colette Mason is a veteran IT strategist with over 40 years in tech, known for cutting through digital noise and building systems that actually work—for real people, in the real world. She helps business owners get back time, breathing space, and momentum with a personalized AI cofounder—designed to take work off their plate, not add more admin. Main Business Issues: Inability to delegate or step back strategically Chronic overwork and burnout cycles leads to physical health deterioration  Colette’s Key Insights and Takeaways: Colette became aware that her internal voice harshly bullied her into constant output  Colette identified what provides genuine moments of presence and peace for her and  what's possible when she allows herself to be fully embodied. The real work in solving her pattern requires developing emotional intelligence and body awareness. Connect with Colette https://cleverclogsai.com https://mybook.to/drbt (globalised Amazon link) https://www.linkedin.com/in/colettemason/

Amanda Bacic is a holistic fertility and hormone coach who helps women decode their bloodwork, balance their hormones, and conceive naturally. Through holistic methods, she now guides others to uncover the root causes behind their fertility struggles—combining science, mindset, and nutrition through her practice, Restored Health. Main Business Issues: Amanda holds herself back due to worries about how others perceive her success and achievements. There is fear of visibility and self-sabotage that manifests in her life She struggles to manage her energy effectively  Amanda’s Key Insights and Takeaways: Amanda recognizes a pattern of self-sabotage, particularly when things are going well in her business. There’s a desire to find alignment between confidence and authenticity. Connect with Amanda www.restoredhealth.net.au   https://www.instagram.com/restoredhealth_sydney/

Serina Justiniano is a biomedical-engineer-turned startup strategist who bounced back after a Fortune-500 giant snatched her multi-million-dollar first startup. She rebuilt from zero, founded Fynix Software Solutions, and now shows early-stage founders how to bulletproof their ideas, protect their IP, and scale without selling their soul Main Business Issues: Often doubts her expertise and fears judgment from clients Ties her worth to productivity and professional achievement, making it challenging to slow down and rest. Serina’s Key Insights and Takeaways: Her core challenges aren't just fear but a deeper sense of unworthiness that surfaces as doubt Serina makes progress in separating her self-worth from productivity She acknowledges that growth is ongoing and that building a business aligned with her values means allowing space for both productivity and rest. Connect with Serina TikTok   – https://www.tiktok.com/@thealigned_founder Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thealigned_founder Beacon hub – https://beacons.ai/thealigned_founder    (booking + freebies) Website  – https://www.fynixsolutions.com/

Susan Power is Founder & CEO of PowerUp Leadership.  PowerUp focuses on empowering teams to realize their potential through leadership development, coaching and talent roadmaps. Main Business Issues: Susan has difficulties in letting go of control Underlying fears of things falling apart Susan’s Key Insights and Takeaways: Drasko helps Susan identify that her need for control is rooted in anxiety and a deeper inability to trust others.  Her subconscious beliefs limit both her and her business's potential for growth.  Addressing limiting core beliefs and releasing the associated emotional conflicts are key to achieving a more fulfilling and balanced life and leadership style. Connect with Susan https://www.instagram.com/powerupleadership/ https://www.instagram.com/coachsusanpower/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/28995219 ⁠www.powerupleadership.ca⁠

Matt von Boecklin who for over a decade, traveled the world as a program evaluation specialist and chemical engineer, living in Asia, Africa, and South America. Along the way, he picked up a few bad habits, but now has quit his addictions to cigarettes, alcohol, Tramadol, and kratom. He works full time at Quit Kit, where he helps people suffering from addictions to kratom and opioids by offering a non-prescription way to relieve the severity of withdrawal symptoms. Main Business Issues: Internal struggles with people-pleasing, fear, and self-talk Self doubt impacting Matt’s business decisions  Matt’s Key Insights and Takeaways: Maintaining standards that align with realistic expectations is a challenge Deeper emotional work is necessary to elevate both personal growth and business performance. Connect with Matt Quit Kit: https://tryquitkit.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_quit_kit

Diane Taylor is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Glow Leadership. She is a speaker, and executive coach with over thirty years of professional experience across several industries. Her first book, Elevate Potential - A Conscious Approach to Success debuted as a #1 Bestseller in Hot New Releases and Management - Leadership. Diane is passionate about helping leaders discover and ignite their highest potential in their business, career and personal lives.  Main Business Issues: Fear of failure and imposter syndrome impacts professional growth Diane undervalues her services and struggles with owning her true worth. Diane’s Key Insights and Takeaways: Diane emphasizes the importance of addressing emotional triggers that lead to time and money leaks. She highlights the necessity of consciously raising prices while staying in integrity. Diane agrees to find the balance between helping others and recognizing her own worth in the professional arena. Connect with Diane www.glowleadership.com @glowleadership - IG & Tik Tok Elevate Potential - A Conscious Approach to Success  Amazon.ca - https://shorturl.at/usRwj Amazon.com - https://shorturl.at/ROMFS

Rosalia Quintana is a Nurse Practitioner, Author, Speaker, Alchemy & Integration Coach. She’s the creator of The Zebra Guided Self Healing, Alchemy, & Transformation Method. Amongst other courses and offers she provides through her platform Quantum Alchemist Master. Main Business Issues: Struggling to effectively manage time while balancing a full-time job and coaching business Rosalia’s Key Insights and Takeaways: Rosalia has identified the need to assess her current approaches to determine what’s working and where improvements are needed. Setting boundaries to stay focused will allow her to prioritize her most important goals. Rosalia sees value in trying new ventures and sees each as an opportunity to learn and grow. Connect with Rosalia https://www.instagram.com/quantumalchemistmaster/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosalia-quintana-209172272/ https://quantumalchemist.buzzsprout.com/ https://www.quantumalchemistmaster.com/

Dr. Brad Montagne battled with his own chronic illness as a young child. He began managing his own illness by making his own diet and lifestyle changes when he was young. In adult life He conquered his own case of Lyme disease and Babesia.  He’s also been a researcher and a pioneer Functional Medicine Doctor for well over 30 years. He is known for having one of the highest rates of helping restore health to people with the worst cases – even after “expert” care has failed.  Main Business Issues: Performing various marketing channels that don’t align with his business strengths or yield results Brad’s marketing efforts are not as fruitful online and he faces the challenge of maintaining authentic, personal connections with long-distance clients. Dr Brad’s Key Insights and Takeaways: Having a few impactful testimonials may be more valuable than numerous, less meaningful ones Trying to optimize a strategy that doesn’t align with his strengths is counterproductive Brad sees podcasts as a valuable way to connect with audiences on a larger scale while still maintaining his authenticity and expertise Connect with Dr Brad https://healthfullyu.com    https://www.facebook.com/groups/385026918977152 IG  @healthfullyu

Ruth Cummings is a distinguished body-mind coach and renowned speaker dedicated to empowering leaders through the profound influence of embodied communication. By emphasizing integrity, inclusion, and confidence, Ruth assists leadership teams in cultivating inspiring company cultures that drive success and engagement. Main Business Issues: Lack of focus and difficulty planning for the future Fear of success and feelings of unworthiness Challenge in presenting "woo woo" concepts to high-level CEOs and athletes Ruth’s Key Insights and Takeaways: Ruth’s core issue is not lack of clarity, but fear of moving forward alone Awareness of using constant motion and travel as a means of deflecting grief Understanding the need to rebalance masculine and feminine energies in business approach Physical manifestations of grief and are impacting business performance Connect with Ruth https://ruthcummings.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ruthcummingscoaching https://www.instagram.com/ruthcummingscoaching/ https://twitter.com/RCummingsYBA https://www.youtube.com/@ruthcummings-bodymindlifecoach https://www.pinterest.ph/familyfitnesstravel/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-cummings-63039329/