Let's Think About It Podcast

Morice Mabry

Let’s Think About It Podcast is where high achievers stop performing and start leading themselves with intention. You may have the title, the résumé, and the responsibility, but behind the scenes, you’re carrying pressure, expectations, and an internal grind that never really shuts off. This podcast is your reset. Hosted by Coach Mo — certified leadership coach (PCC, ICF), published author, and creator of The Inner Arena™ — each episode challenges how leaders think, show up, and sustain themselves when the pressure is real. This is not surface-level motivation. It’s real conversation about the internal work required to lead without burning out. At the core of the show is the S.W.A.G.™ Framework: Self-Awareness — recognizing the patterns and inner narratives running the showWhy-Power — reconnecting to purpose beyond titles and expectationsAligned Action — choosing actions rooted in values, not fearGrit — building emotional stamina to stay grounded under pressure Every episode is grounded in five leadership pillars that shape the conversations: Resilience — rebuilding from pressure without breakingEnergy Protection — identifying and plugging the leaks that drain your capacityBurnout — recognizing it early and recovering before it costs youLeading Self — mastering your inner world before leading othersNavigating Conflict (Inner & Outer) — addressing what’s avoided with clarity and courage This podcast is for executives, professionals, and high performers who are outwardly capable but internally stretched — leaders ready to drop the armor, quiet the inner critic, and lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose. If you’re ready to get out of your own way, reclaim your edge, and lead from the inside out, you’re in the right room. Step inside the arena. 🎧 Subscribe to Let’s Think About It for weekly conversations that build self-awareness, emotional stamina, and leadership rooted in purpose — not pressure.

  1. 12/30/2025

    Episode 77: Why Your Momentum Breaks When Motivation Fades

    Summary In Episode 77, Coach Mo closes out the December momentum series by breaking down grit—the most misunderstood and most critical part of the S.W.A.G. framework. This episode reframes grit away from hustle and grind and squarely into what it really is: the discipline to not quit on yourself when motivation fades, energy leaks, and the inner critic gets loud. You’ll hear how grit sustains self-awareness, reactivates your why, and keeps aligned action alive—especially when busyness disguises burnout and productivity becomes a trap. Coach Mo also breaks down the difference between draining (catabolic) energy and fueling (anabolic) energy, and how the S.W.A.G. cycle restores momentum when you fall off track. If you’re serious about entering 2026 with consistency, clarity, and stamina, this episode is your reset point. Key Takeaways  Grit is emotional stamina, not grinding harder The ability to stay in motion when excitement fades is what separates momentum from burnout.Busyness is the inner critic’s favorite disguise Being busy feels productive—but it quietly drains energy and kills alignment.When your S.W.A.G. is off, that awareness is the win Catching it early gives you the power to reset and re-enter the cycle.You don’t quit goals—you leak energy first Grit protects aligned action by stabilizing your emotional state.Resetting is a rep, not a weakness Grit is built through mental reps of stopping, reframing, and recommitting.

    23 min
  2. 12/21/2025

    Episode 76: You’re Not Burned Out—Your Actions Are Misaligned

    Episode Summary  Momentum doesn’t come from doing more. It comes from doing what actually matters. In Episode 76, Coach Mo closes out the December Momentum Series by breaking down Aligned Action—the difference between movement that fuels you and busyness that drains you. This episode challenges high achievers and leaders to stop confusing effort with alignment and start measuring their actions by energy, not ego. You’ll hear why burnout is often the result of misaligned action, how energy leaks form when purpose gets ignored, and why pausing is not weakness but power. As you look toward 2026, this conversation pushes you to set goals that restore balance, protect energy, and reflect who you really are—not just what you produce. This is about choice, intention, and building momentum that lasts. Key Takeaways Aligned Action ≠ Hustle Movement with intention creates energy. Busyness without purpose creates burnout.Energy Is the Measurement Tool If your actions feel draining, they’re likely out of alignment with your values and purpose.Pause Creates Power of Choice No pause leads to default behavior. Default behavior leads to the same results.Burnout Is Often an Energy Leak When actions don’t serve your purpose, your energy pays the price.Small Aligned Actions Build Real Momentum Saying no, delegating without guilt, resting strategically, and having hard conversations all count.#AlignedAction #LeadershipEnergy #BurnoutRecovery #LeadYourself #HighAchievers #EnergyProtection #PurposeDrivenLeadership #InnerArena #SWAGFramework #LetsThinkAboutItPodcast

    21 min
  3. 12/16/2025

    Episode 75: The Glue Your Goals Are Missing

    Episode Summary  Momentum doesn’t come from motivation. It comes from purpose. In Episode 75, Coach Mo breaks down Why-Power—the most overlooked and most powerful force in the S.W.A.G. framework. After laying the groundwork with self-awareness in the previous episode, this conversation goes deeper into purpose as the fuel that keeps you showing up when motivation fades and the inner critic gets loud. This episode challenges surface-level goal setting and exposes why external rewards—money, titles, recognition—rarely sustain long-term fulfillment. Coach Mo shares a personal story of building the DOJ Coaching and Career Development Unit to illustrate how clarity of purpose generates energy, conviction, and momentum that can’t be denied. If you’re heading into 2026 with goals but no follow-through, this episode calls out what’s missing—and shows you where to start. Key Takeaways Why-Power beats motivation every time Motivation fades. Purpose sustains action under pressure.Surface goals collapse without a deeper “why” Money, titles, and outcomes won’t carry you through resistance.Values create clarity when decisions get hard Identifying non-negotiable values sharpens purpose and filters opportunities.The punk-ass inner critic thrives when your why is weak No purpose equals easy distraction, delay, and self-sabotage.Momentum for 2026 starts now—not in January Purpose built today creates execution tomorrow.

    33 min
  4. Episode 74:Stop Dragging Burnout Into 2026 - Start With Self-Awareness

    12/09/2025

    Episode 74:Stop Dragging Burnout Into 2026 - Start With Self-Awareness

    Episode Summary  December 2025 moved fast, and if you’re a high achiever, it probably burned you out more than you want to admit. In this episode, Coach Mo and Coach A-Mo break down how to use self-awareness as your first rep in the S.W.A.G. cycle so you don’t drag the same burnout into 2026. They unpack what it really means to “anchor yourself,” how to read your burnout in real time, and why resets are the antidote to draining your energy. From irritation and frustration at work to that inner voice that tells you to just “push through,” you’ll learn how to pause, breathe, reset, and decide on one clear non-negotiable focus for 2026. This is your call-out: stop firefighting your way through the year and start leading yourself with intention. Key Takeaways Read your burnout, don’t outrun it How to identify your “state of being” in burnout: irritation, tuning people out, internal annoyance, and the subtle ways your energy starts to crack.Reset is the antidote to draining Why real-time resets (breathing, pausing, stepping away) break the loop of burnout and inner critic chatter so they can’t coexist in the same moment.Define your personal reset strategy Practical reset options: box breathing, walking, exercise, time with family, or even pet time—and why you need a version you can use at work under pressure.Decide on one non-negotiable for 2026 The power of choosing a single clear focus (like limiting burnout) so you stop scattering energy and start building momentum with reps.Call out the punk-ass inner critic How that old version of you uses fear, comfort, and distraction to keep you stuck—and why entering the S.W.A.G. cycle weakens its grip over time.

    34 min
  5. Episode 73 Still Goal-Stuck? The 2026 Reset Every Leader Needs

    12/02/2025

    Episode 73 Still Goal-Stuck? The 2026 Reset Every Leader Needs

    Episode Summary  As the year closes, most leaders wait for January to “get serious” about goals. In this episode, Coach Mo and Coach A-Mo flip that script and show you how to use December as your momentum month for 2026. They walk through a four-part goal-setting process rooted in the S.W.A.G. framework: decide who you’re becoming, reconnect with your deeper why, visualize the future you already living the result, and build the grit to keep moving when the old you tries to pull you back. Whether you’re chasing a promotion, a new role, or a different way of leading, this conversation helps you stop replaying 2025 disappointments and start building a 2026 mindset. If you’re a high-achieving leader tired of stalled goals, this is your reset. Key Takeaways  Decide: Stop dragging 2025 into 2026 Why most leaders stay stuck replaying last year’s failures, and how one clear decision about who you’re becoming flips you out of hesitation and into motion.Purpose > Pressure: Build “why power” instead of chasing titles How digging into the real reason you want the promotion, pivot, or pay raise creates staying power when rejection, silence, or setbacks hit.Visualize the future you with receipts, not fantasy Practical ways to use vision boards, model “walk-throughs,” and conversations with people already in the role to normalize your next level and quiet the inner critic.Aligned action in micro-reps Why momentum is built in small, repeatable moves (systems, rituals, outreach) instead of huge, unsustainable pushes that burn you out by February.Grit against the old you How to recognize when your old patterns are trying to drag you back, and use S.W.A.G. (Self-awareness, Why power, Aligned action, Grit) to stay loyal to your future self.

    43 min
  6. 11/24/2025

    Episode 72: Why Leaders Must Embrace C.T.C.T. and S.W.A.G. for Stronger Work Culture

    Episode Summary What really shapes your work culture: the organization, or the energy you bring into it? In this episode, Coach Mo breaks down his CTCT framework for healthy workplace culture—Communication, Teamwork, Collaboration, and Trust—born from a panel conversation with UC Davis law students preparing to enter the profession. He unpacks how CTCT shows up in great teams, the military, and everyday organizations, and why broken cultures always trace back to gaps in those four areas. Then he connects CTCT with his SWAG framework (Self-awareness, Why-power, Aligned action, Grit), showing how inner conditioning is the only leverage you truly control. From performance anxiety on big exams to the “punk-ass inner critic” that hijacks your confidence, this episode challenges you to become the ice cube that changes the temperature of any room you walk into. Key Takeaways C.T.C.T.: A simple culture diagnostic. Communication, Teamwork, Collaboration, and Trust form a quick scan for any workplace: if one is missing, morale and performance eventually drop.Culture vs. control. C.T.C.T. is external and shared, but the only piece you fully control is your own SWAG: Self-awareness, Why-power, Aligned action, and Grit.The ice-and-water metaphor. One person with SWAG can change the “temperature” of a team, but lasting culture change requires multiple “ice cubes” carrying the same energy.Calling out the punk-ass inner critic. High performers often know the material and still choke from anxiety; without self-awareness, fear drowns out their why, confidence, and execution.Leaders are always in a cycle. Whether it’s exams, promotions, or New Year’s goals, you’re already in a pattern; the question is whether you’ll choose a new S.W.A.G. cycle that actually serves you.

    29 min
  7. Episode 70: The Hidden Burnout Trigger - When Helping Everyone Drains Your Energy

    11/03/2025

    Episode 70: The Hidden Burnout Trigger - When Helping Everyone Drains Your Energy

    Episode Summary  High achievers often wear every hat in the room. At home they are the fixer. At work they are the go-to. Then they wonder why they feel exhausted, resentful, and low-key burned out. In this episode, Coach Mo and Coach A-Mo break down the two hats leaders and caregivers wear most: the “Big Mama” hat (I solve it for you) and the “Thought Partner” hat (I help you solve it for yourself). They show how staying in fixer mode pulls you into other people’s stories, drains your energy, and lets the punk ass inner critic run the narrative. You will learn when to put up guardrails, how to shift into a solution-focused stance, and how the S.W.A.G. framework (Self-Awareness, Why-Power, Aligned Action, Grit) helps you lead self before leading others. S.W.A.G. Framework Cheat Sheet Inner Arena Leadership Key Takeaways Fixer mode leaks energy. When you always wear the “Big Mama” hat, you take on everyone else’s emotional baggage and start feeling their stress as your own.Guardrails protect your power. The moment you feel “here we go again, I have to fix this,” that is the signal to switch to the Thought Partner hat and ask open-ended, solution-focused questions.Thought Partnering builds ownership. Asking “What steps are you going to take?” keeps you out of their story and strengthens their problem-solving muscles.Performing leadership vs. being leadership. Performing leadership is about getting the ROI. Being leadership is about leading self first so the work feels lighter and more authentic.S.W.A.G. is the trigger. Self-awareness tells you your energy is cracking, Why-Power reminds you of your role, Aligned Action says ask the question, and Grit keeps you consistent.Visit: MoriceMabry.com

    33 min

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Let’s Think About It Podcast is where high achievers stop performing and start leading themselves with intention. You may have the title, the résumé, and the responsibility, but behind the scenes, you’re carrying pressure, expectations, and an internal grind that never really shuts off. This podcast is your reset. Hosted by Coach Mo — certified leadership coach (PCC, ICF), published author, and creator of The Inner Arena™ — each episode challenges how leaders think, show up, and sustain themselves when the pressure is real. This is not surface-level motivation. It’s real conversation about the internal work required to lead without burning out. At the core of the show is the S.W.A.G.™ Framework: Self-Awareness — recognizing the patterns and inner narratives running the showWhy-Power — reconnecting to purpose beyond titles and expectationsAligned Action — choosing actions rooted in values, not fearGrit — building emotional stamina to stay grounded under pressure Every episode is grounded in five leadership pillars that shape the conversations: Resilience — rebuilding from pressure without breakingEnergy Protection — identifying and plugging the leaks that drain your capacityBurnout — recognizing it early and recovering before it costs youLeading Self — mastering your inner world before leading othersNavigating Conflict (Inner & Outer) — addressing what’s avoided with clarity and courage This podcast is for executives, professionals, and high performers who are outwardly capable but internally stretched — leaders ready to drop the armor, quiet the inner critic, and lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose. If you’re ready to get out of your own way, reclaim your edge, and lead from the inside out, you’re in the right room. Step inside the arena. 🎧 Subscribe to Let’s Think About It for weekly conversations that build self-awareness, emotional stamina, and leadership rooted in purpose — not pressure.