Resilient Voices - In Leadership & Life

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Resilient Voices – In Leadership & Life is a podcast about resilient leadership when change is hard. Hosted by Jessica Schultz, the show features honest conversations with women and men who’ve faced real leadership pressure—burnout risk, loss, reinvention, and high-stakes transitions. You won’t find polished “overnight success” stories. Instead, you’ll hear grounded turning points and the behaviours, decisions, and practices leaders use to move forward with intention, integrity, and courage. Whether you’re leading a team, rebuilding after setbacks, or trying to protect your energy and effectiveness under pressure—this is for you. Real stories. Human leadership. True resilience.

  1. Sep 25

    When Your Body Screams: A Burnout Story + Resilience Reset Kit

    Resilience Voices episode 41 (Special Edition): My Burnout Breakthrough + The Resilience Reset Kit In this episode of Resilience Voices, host Jessica Schultz steps in with a solo share—because sometimes life pauses the plan… and forces you to listen. Today isn’t an interview. It’s a personal short story from Jessica’s own experience with burnout—including the “high-functioning” signs she ignored for too long, the moment she realised her body wasn’t giving advice… it was sending an alarm, and what helped her return to herself. Because recovery isn’t just about pushing less. It’s about learning how to reset your nervous system, calm the mind, and rebuild your energy with tools that actually work in real life. And that’s where The Resilience Reset Kit comes in. The Resilience Reset Kit includes four guided meditations and breathing practices to calm your mind, restore your energy, and bring you back to yourself. Get access to the kit here: Get access here If you’re a high achiever who’s been running on stress, pushing through, or feeling depleted but still “functional,” this episode is your reminder: you don’t have to wait until you break to choose support. ABOUT RESILIENT VOICES Resilient Voices is hosted by Jessica Schultz—business coach and leadership advisor with 20+ years of experience. Bi-weekly, we bring you honest, unfiltered conversations with leaders and professionals who have faced challenge, change, and transformation—and chosen to move forward with intention and integrity. 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode. 👉 Want to be a guest on Resilient Voices? Visit: succesumleadership.com/resilient-voices-1 🔗 Connect with Jessica Schultz: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicaschultzleadership

  2. Sep 11

    Resilient Voices Podcast #40 "You Are Not Stuck. You Are Patterned"

    "You Are Not Stuck. You Are Patterned."  Rewiring Limiting Beliefs, Reclaiming Resilience with Katherine Flechaus In this episode of Resilient Voices, host Jessica Schultz sits down with Katherine Flechaus - a mental health and behavioural change expert with over 30 years of experience - to explore what it really takes to break old patterns and step into lasting change. Katherine shares her own journey through burnout, career reinvention, and self-discovery, revealing how the beliefs we don't even know we're carrying often drive the reactions we can't seem to control. Together, Jessica and Katherine unpack why self-awareness — not willpower — is the true starting point for transformation, and why it's never too late to rewire the patterns keeping you stuck. This conversation is a masterclass in resilience: from recognising early body signals of stress, to using curiosity instead of judgment, to redefining what success and self-worth actually mean. Whether you're navigating burnout, questioning old beliefs, or simply craving a more aligned way of living — this episode will meet you exactly where you are.  "Change is always possible at any age." — Katherine Flechaus  In this episode we talk about,  Why change is always possible — regardless of age, career stage, or circumstances How self-awareness, not force, is the true first step toward transformation The hidden role limiting beliefs play in driving reactive behavior Why small, consistent shifts create more lasting change than dramatic overhauls How curiosity and playfulness dissolve resistance to growth Why naming your feelings is essential for emotional regulation How to recognize body signals as early warning signs of burnout Why responsibility and accountability are forms of personal power — not blame KEY TOPICS COVERED Katherine's personal journey through burnout and reinvention Understanding and challenging limiting beliefs The role of self-awareness in sustainable growth Strategies for managing reactive behaviors and emotional responses The power of curiosity and playfulness in the change process How societal messages shape our self-worth and definition of success What it actually takes to make change stick The importance of self-compassion and grace throughout transformation 🎙️ ABOUT RESILIENT VOICES Resilient Voices is hosted by Jessica Schultz —business coach and leadership advisor with 20+ years of experience. Bi-weekly we bring you honest, unfiltered conversations with leaders and professionals who have faced challenge, change, and transformation — and chosen to move forward with intention and integrity. 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode. 👉 Want to be a guest on Resilient Voices? Visit: succesumleadership.com/resilient-voices-1 🔗 Connect with Jessica Schultz: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicaschultzleadership

  3. Aug 14

    From Teacher to CEO: Resilience, Risk & Reinvention

    From Teacher to Entrepreneur: Sara Riedel's Resilience Journey What does it take to leave everything you know — and build something entirely your own? In this episode of Resilient Voices, Jessica Schultz sits down with Sara Riedel, founder of the Kala Leadership Collective, for an honest and deeply inspiring conversation about resilience, reinvention, and the courage it takes to bet on yourself. Sara's journey is anything but linear. From her roots as a teacher, to a career in pharma, through restructuring, personal loss, and caregiving for aging parents — Sara shares how each challenge became a stepping stone to building a life and business aligned with her values. 💡 IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL DISCOVER: How Sara transitioned from teaching to pharma — and eventually to entrepreneurship  What it really feels like to face redundancy and uncertainty — and how to move through it  Why community and relationships are the foundation of resilience How caring for aging parents shaped her leadership and self-awareness  Practical tools for self-care when life feels overwhelming How to overcome imposter syndrome and own your impact Why there is never a perfect time — and why that's actually good news KEY TAKEAWAYS:  Build a support network of people who genuinely believe in you Practice small acts of courage regularly — they compound over time Prioritise self-care even — especially — during your most stressful seasons There is no perfect time to make big decisions. Start anyway. 🎙️ ABOUT RESILIENT VOICES Resilient Voices is hosted by Jessica Schultz —business coach and leadership advisor with 20+ years of experience. Bi-weekly we bring you honest, unfiltered conversations with leaders and professionals who have faced challenge, change, and transformation — and chosen to move forward with intention and integrity. 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode. 👉 Want to be a guest on Resilient Voices? Visit: succesumleadership.com/resilient-voices-1 🔗 Connect with Jessica Schultz: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicaschultzleadership

  4. Jul 31

    Resilient Voices #38 From Global HR leader to Conscious Leadership

    In this episode of Resilient Voices, Jessica Schultz interviews Rochelle Trow, a global people leader and author, about building resilience through inner clarity, understanding the body, and redefining success. Rochelle shares her personal journey of transformation, insights on leadership, and practical strategies to foster resilience in a fast-paced world. This inspiring episode shines light on personal growth, mental health, organisational change, and sustainable leadership. Key  topics - Rochelle Trow's personal resilience journey - The importance of understanding the body in resilience - Reframing self-beliefs and identity - Organisational structures and their impact on resilience - The role of fear and decision-making in leadership - Practical strategies for resilience and self-care - The influence of organisational culture on well-being - The power of micro habits and continuous chang "Who am I beyond the job title?" "Your body will tell you first before your mind." "Fear is a smoke alarm, not a fire." Resources The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer  Bessel van der Kolk's The Body Keeps the Score  Gabor Mate's books  Rochelle Trow's Book: Anchored  Connect with Rochelle here:  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/executivecoachhr/ Website: https://www.rochelletrow.com/ 🎙️ ABOUT RESILIENT VOICES Resilient Voices is hosted by Jessica Schultz —business coach and leadership advisor with 20+ years of experience. Bi-weekly we bring you honest, unfiltered conversations with leaders and professionals who have faced challenge, change, and transformation — and chosen to move forward with intention and integrity. 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode. 👉 Want to be a guest on Resilient Voices? Visit: succesumleadership.com/resilient-voices-1 🔗 Connect with Jessica Schultz: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicaschultzleadership

  5. Jul 17

    Resilient Voices #37 From Born Dead to Olympic Record Breaker: Mikael Avatar's Journey

    In this episode of Resilient Voices Podcast, Mikael Avatar Stjernvall shares his extraordinary journey from being born dead to becoming a record-breaking athlete and transformational coach. Discover how mindset, resilience, and small daily actions can lead to profound life changes. "Repetition and consistency are key to mastery." Key topics:   • Mikael Avatar's extraordinary birth and early life   • The impact of upbringing and cultural influences   • The mindset of resilience and overcoming adversity   • The importance of small daily actions and repetition   • The role of authenticity and living in the present   • Lessons from Olympic training and world record achievement   • The significance of inner peace and happiness   • The influence of Thai culture on personal growth   • Practical steps for personal transformation   • The ripple effect of positive actions on others Takeaways   • Small daily actions can create profound life changes.   • Repetition and consistency are key to mastering new skills.   • Your mindset and perspective shape your reality.   • Authenticity and living in the present bring inner peace.   • Overcoming adversity builds resilience and strength.   • The power of visualization and mental training.   • Every scar and challenge contributes to personal growth.   • Living authentically in Thailand offers unique freedom.   • The importance of smiling and positivity in daily life.   • Impacting others positively starts with self-awareness. Connect with Mikael here:  Instagram: instagram.com/mikaelavatar (Reels & Videos)   LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mikaelavatar   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mikaelavatar YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MikaelAvatarStjernvall   Facebook: facebook.com/mikaelavatarstjernvall   🎙️ ABOUT RESILIENT VOICES Resilient Voices is hosted by Jessica Schultz —business coach and leadership advisor with 20+ years of experience. Bi-weekly we bring you honest, unfiltered conversations with leaders and professionals who have faced challenge, change, and transformation — and chosen to move forward with intention and integrity. 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode. 👉 Want to be a guest on Resilient Voices? Visit: succesumleadership.com/resilient-voices-1 🔗 Connect with Jessica Schultz: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicaschultzleadership

  6. Jul 3

    Resilient Voices Podcast #36 Building Audacity for Entrepreneurial Success

    What if your next breakthrough started with the decision to keep going? In this episode of Resilient Voices Podcast, host Jessica Schultz speaks with Mireia Paino, an oceanography student turned successful online business strategist. Mireia shares her inspiring journey of resilience, from overcoming challenges and rejection to building stronger self-esteem through action and self-awareness. Together, they explore the role of audacity(especially asking for what you deserve), and how mindset shifts can turn fear and imposter syndrome into fuel. This is a conversation about what resilience really looks like - and how to build confidence that lasts, step by step.     🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE WE EXPLORE: → Resilience as a promise to oneself —and why it changes how you show up   → Mireia’s journey from oceanography to entrepreneurship → How to overcome fear and imposter syndrome (even when things get hard)   → Building self-esteem through action and honest self-reflection   → Why audacity matters—especially when you’re asking for what you deserve   → How vision boards and visualisation support goal achievement   → The mindset shift from “what if it fails?” to “what’s my next brave step?”   → Practical ways to transform challenges into sustainable personal growth   ---  👤 ABOUT MIREIA PAINO Mireia Paíno is a business strategist for online service-based entrepreneurs and coaches. 🔗 Connect with Mireia:   Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mireiapaino/  🎙️ ABOUT RESILIENT VOICES Resilient Voices is hosted by Jessica Schultz —business & executive coach and leadership advisro with 20+ years of experience. Bi-weekly we bring you honest, unfiltered conversations with leaders and professionals who’ve faced challenge, change, and transformation—and chosen to move forward with intention and integrity. 🔔 subscribe so you never miss an episode. 👉 Want to be a guest on Resilient Voices? Visit: succesumleadership.com/resilient-voices-1 🔗 Connect with Jessica Schultz:   - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicaschultzleadership/   - Website: succesumleadership.com

  7. Jun 19

    Resilient Voices #35 ""From Tiredness to Transformation" with Simone Reichert

    What if your greatest challenge became the foundation of your greatest strength? In this episode of Resilient Voices Podcast, host Jessica Schultz speaks with Simone Reichert — leadership and mindset coach, NLP practitioner, and speaker — about the journey from chronic illness to conscious leadership. Simone was diagnosed with chronic fatigue at age 13. Instead of letting it define her, she used it as a catalyst. Through NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), she transformed her limiting beliefs, rewired her inner narrative, and built a life and career rooted in authenticity, intuition, and purpose. This is a conversation about what resilience really looks like from the inside out.  🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE WE EXPLORE: → How chronic fatigue at age 13 became a turning point, not a full stop → What NLP is and how it helps transform limiting beliefs → The role of intuition and surrender in making bold life decisions → Using the elements (fire, water, air, earth, ether) as tools for self-awareness → Why high expectations can work against you — and what to do instead → The difference between human connection and AI in coaching and personal development → How spontaneous opportunities can lead to the biggest breakthroughs → Practical mindset tools for turning challenges into resilience 👤 ABOUT SIMONE REICHERT Simone Reichert is a leadership and mindset coach, NLP practitioner, and speaker helping leaders and professionals reconnect with their authentic selves and lead with intention. 🔗 Connect with Simone: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simone-reichert-mindset-coach-nlp-speaker/ Instagram: @transformwithsimone  🎙️ ABOUT RESILIENT VOICES Resilient Voices is hosted by Jessica Schultz — executive coach and leadership advisor with 20+ years of experience. Bi-weekly we bring you honest, unfiltered conversations with leaders and professionals who have faced challenge, change, and transformation — and chosen to move forward with intention and integrity. 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode. 👉 Want to be a guest on Resilient Voices? Visit: succesumleadership.com/resilient-voices-1 🔗 Connect with Jessica Schultz: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicaschultzleadership/ Website: succesumleadership.com

  8. Jun 5

    Resilient Voices Podcast #34 The Power of Curiosity in Building Resilience with Kia Temmes

    In this episode of Resilient Voices, host Jessica Schultz speaks with Kia Temmes, an author and body therapist, about resilience, travel, and the inner work of healing childhood trauma. Kia shares her journey from Sweden to Myanmar and beyond, and how curiosity, releasing control, and working with plant medicine have helped her heal, overcome fears, and live a life aligned with her true self. Through this honest conversation, she reflects on how early life experiences shape the way we think, relate, and move through the world — and how resilience often begins with becoming aware of the stories and patterns we carry. Together, we explore resilience as a journey of self-discovery, the role of curiosity and letting go of expectations, and why living more authentically starts with listening to yourself. In this episode, we talk about: resilience as a journey of self-discovery how travel, curiosity, and letting go of control can foster healing the role of Ayahuasca in healing childhood trauma and gaining self-awareness building resilience through acceptance, inner guidance, and mindfulness practical tools for living a flexible, authentic, and resilient life Memorable moments ✨ “All the stress just floated away.” “Ayahuasca helped me face my shadows.” “Live a life of your own choosing.” Connect with Kia Temmes: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@kiatemmes?si=GkA1GnMGpZpLLObJ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6xMfc2b0DJFGU0bAB06CG9?si=iNax2ibKT8qgiy_ZlzUavg Storytel: https://www.storytel.com/se/authors/kia-temmes-47687 Email: kiatemmes@gmail.com Resources Nicholson McBride Resilience Test - https://example.com/resilience-test Want to share your story on the podcast? 🎤 Apply here: https://www.succesumleadership.com/resilient-voices-

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Resilient Voices – In Leadership & Life is a podcast about resilient leadership when change is hard. Hosted by Jessica Schultz, the show features honest conversations with women and men who’ve faced real leadership pressure—burnout risk, loss, reinvention, and high-stakes transitions. You won’t find polished “overnight success” stories. Instead, you’ll hear grounded turning points and the behaviours, decisions, and practices leaders use to move forward with intention, integrity, and courage. Whether you’re leading a team, rebuilding after setbacks, or trying to protect your energy and effectiveness under pressure—this is for you. Real stories. Human leadership. True resilience.

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