Resilient Voices - In Leadership & Life

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Resilient Voices – In Leadership & Life is a podcast about resilience, growth, and the courage it takes to navigate change. Hosted by Jessica Schultz, the show features honest conversations with women and men sharing real stories of leadership, business, personal transitions, loss, reinvention, and growth. These are not polished success stories, but grounded reflections on what it means to move forward with intention, integrity, and courage. If you’re looking for meaningful conversations and a deeper understanding of what resilience really looks like in leadership and life, this podcast is for you. Real stories. Human leadership. True resilience.

  1. 6d ago

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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-

  7. May 22

    Resilient Voices Podcast #33 Patric Svanberg on Resilience, Self-Discovery & Inner Strength

    In this episode of Resilient Voices the podcast - in Leadership & Life, host Jessica Schultz speaks with Patric Svanberg, founder of Coach4Life Sweden, about resilience, personal growth, and the inner work of overcoming life’s challenges. Patric shares his journey from childhood struggles to building greater self-awareness, inner strength, and purpose. Through this honest conversation, he reflects on how early life experiences can 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 hope and meaning in difficult times, and why living more authentically starts with learning to listen to yourself. Patric also shares practical insights on mental fitness, self-love, and the importance of being present rather than staying trapped in old conditioning or future fear. This is a thoughtful and grounded conversation for anyone navigating personal challenges, seeking greater clarity, or wanting to live with more courage, meaning, and resilience. In this episode, we talk about: - resilience as a journey of self-discovery - how childhood programming can shape adult life - the role of hope and meaning in overcoming adversity - practical tools for mental fitness and self-love - the importance of living in the present moment Memorable moments ✨ “It’s never too late to give up.” “Find meaning in something.” “Your thoughts create your reality.”   Connect with Patric Svanberg https://coach4lifesweden.se/ Want to share your story on the podcast? 🎤 Apply here: https://www.succesumleadership.com/resilient-voices-

  8. May 8

    Resilient Voices Podcast # 32 Leadership, Change & Self-Trust with Angelica Björklund

    In this episode of Resilient Voices in Leadership & Life, Jessica Schultz speaks with Angelica Björklund about resilience, leadership, and the courage to choose a new path when work no longer feels aligned. Angelica openly shares her journey through demanding leadership roles, toxic organisational dynamics, and the personal cost of losing touch with her own voice. She reflects on the pressure of high performance, the impact of unhealthy workplace cultures, and the lessons that ultimately led her toward deeper self-awareness, authentic leadership, and starting her own coaching business. Together, we explore what it means to lead with integrity, how resilience is built through challenge and change, and why self-awareness is essential for both personal growth and sustainable leadership. This is an honest and insightful conversation for anyone navigating leadership pressure, career change, workplace culture, or the journey back to themselves. In this episode, we talk about: toxic organisational culture and leadership dynamics the importance of authentic leadership and self-awareness career change and the journey into coaching work-life balance and the cost of constant performance lessons in resilience, courage, and personal growth Memorable moments ✨ “Now I am enough.” “I lost my own voice.” “I was a workaholic.” Resources & Links 🔗 ICF Certification: https://coachfederation.org/icf-credential Angelika Björklund’s Website: https://angelikabjorklund.com Connect with Angelika Björklund Website: https://angelikabjorklund.com 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 resilience, growth, and the courage it takes to navigate change. Hosted by Jessica Schultz, the show features honest conversations with women and men sharing real stories of leadership, business, personal transitions, loss, reinvention, and growth. These are not polished success stories, but grounded reflections on what it means to move forward with intention, integrity, and courage. If you’re looking for meaningful conversations and a deeper understanding of what resilience really looks like in leadership and life, this podcast is for you. Real stories. Human leadership. True resilience.

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