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Joshua Agbontaen
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JDS Podcast – Real Conversations Around Growth and Clarity JDS Podcast explores personal growth, relationships, faith, leadership, business, and the real-life experiences that shape who we become. Through honest conversations with people from different backgrounds, we explore life’s challenges, lessons learned, and the practical steps we can take to become better versions of ourselves. From overcoming adversity and building healthier relationships to developing leadership skills, growing businesses, and understanding how artificial intelligence is shaping our world, every conversation offers

  1. 22h ago

    Success from the Inside Out: Self-Worth, Consistency & Lasting Growth with Amy Lenius

    In this inspiring episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Amy Lenius—Director of Group Coaching at Next Level University, professional speaker, and Personal Development & Success Coach. Success isn’t just about achieving goals—it’s about becoming the person capable of sustaining them. Amy shares why self-worth, self-belief, and consistency are the real foundations of lasting fulfillment, and how redefining success from the inside out can transform every area of life. Together, Joshua and Amy explore identity, confidence, habits, relationships, mindset, and why true personal growth starts long before external success appears. If you’ve ever questioned your purpose, struggled with consistency, or felt like success still isn’t enough, this conversation is for you. In this episode, we discuss: Defining success from the inside outBuilding genuine self-worth and confidenceWhy consistency beats motivationRebuilding your identity after setbacksHealthy habits that create lasting growthBreaking free from comparisonFinding fulfillment beyond achievementLiving in alignment with your valuesPersonal growth that lasts website https://www.nextleveluniverse.com

  2. 1d ago

    Going the Wrong Way: Adventure, Resilience & Finding Yourself Along the Journey with Chris Donaldson | JDS Podcast

    In this episode of the JDS Podcast, Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Chris Donaldson, adventurer and author of Going the Wrong Way. Chris left Belfast in 1979 intending to ride his motorcycle to Australia, but an unexpected turn of events took him across Africa, Europe, North and South America before eventually returning home. More than 40 years later, he is completing the journey on the same Moto Guzzi. They discuss adventure, resilience, self-discovery, overcoming setbacks, pursuing long-held dreams, and how sometimes “going the wrong way” can lead you exactly where you need to be. Learn more about Chris and his journey at chrisdonaldson.world.

  3. 1d ago

    Training the Brain for Better Leadership with Arnold Beekes

    What if the way we think, feel, and respond under pressure could be trained just like a muscle? On this episode of JDS Podcast, I’m joined by Arnold Beekes, creator of Brain Athletes, to explore brain fitness, emotional resilience, leadership, and the habits that help us become clearer, steadier, and more effective. We’ll talk about breaking free from inherited beliefs, training our responses under pressure, and moving beyond self-improvement toward true self-mastery. Learn more about Arnold’s work:

  4. 3d ago

    From Professional Dancer to Ownership — Reinvention, Mindset & Building a Different Future with Josh “Juice” Washington

    What happens when the career you’ve built around your talent comes to an end—and the income you depend on disappears with it? On this episode of the JDS Podcast, Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Josh Washington, also known as “Juice,” a former professional dancer who performed with the Jabbawockeez, worked in choreography and touring, and eventually reinvented himself through sales, marketing, entrepreneurship, and coaching. After spending years earning money through his body and time, Juice began asking a different question: how could he build something that continued creating value even when he wasn’t personally working? That question led him into business ownership, capital raising, asset acquisition, and helping others rethink what’s possible for their lives. Today, he supports entrepreneurs and investors through Action Academy and his independent coaching practice, combining practical business frameworks with mindset work around identity, goals, and personal vision. We’ll explore career transitions, limiting beliefs, financial independence, taking ownership of your future, and how to become the person capable of building the life you want. Connect with Josh “Juice” Washington on LinkedIn.

  5. 3d ago

    You Are Not Your Past — Identity, Emotional Patterns & Personal Reinvention with Leo Dulay

    Why do we sometimes keep repeating the same emotional patterns, even when we know they are no longer serving us? And how much of who we believe we are is shaped by our past experiences? In this episode of JDS Podcast, I’m joined by Leo Dulay, a transformational coach, hypnotherapist, NLP practitioner, and author of You Are Not Your Past. After spending 22 years at AT&T, Leo experienced a major career disruption that forced him to question his identity, his beliefs, and the direction of his life. His journey led him to explore how our internal stories influence our choices, why we hold on to identities that no longer fit, and how we can begin creating a different future. Connect with Leo: https://leodulaycoaching.com/

  6. 4d ago

    The Agreeable Child — Childhood Trauma, People-Pleasing & Finding Your Voice with Bradley L. Gabbert

    What happens when being the “nice one” becomes a way of losing yourself? On this episode of the JDS Podcast, Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Bradley L. Gabbert, author of The Agreeable Child: A Yogic Journey from Tragedy to Triumph. Bradley survived a serious accident at just two years old, spending two weeks in a coma before having to relearn how to walk and speak. Although he recovered physically, it took decades for him to recognize the deeper patterns that had shaped his life. Bradley grew up becoming the agreeable one—accommodating, conflict-avoidant, and often willing to let others make decisions for him. His journey toward understanding these patterns led him to therapy, breathwork, yoga, meditation, and a deeper understanding of himself. We’ll explore people-pleasing, childhood experiences, men’s emotional health, relationships, self-awareness, and what it takes to find your voice after years of putting others first. Bradley’s Book: The Agreeable Child: A Yogic Journey from Tragedy to Triumph Book Website: https://www.theagreeablechild.com/ Bradley’s Author Website: https://www.bradleylgabbert.com/

  7. 4d ago

    Simple Lessons, Lasting Growth — Building a Business, Coaching Kids & Finding Your Own Wisdom with Barry Biegler

    What can building a business for 40 years, coaching young people for over 30 years, and learning from life’s experiences teach us about personal growth? On this episode of JDS Podcast, I’m joined by Barry Biegler, an entrepreneur, longtime youth hockey coach, and author of If It Makes Sense to You, Try It. Barry started a hotel-software company in 1982, grew it to over 1,000 customers, and sold it in 2022. Along the way, he gathered lessons about business, people, decision-making, and life that eventually inspired his book, which shares 127 short phrases he uses when he gets off track. We’ll talk about success, identity, coaching, handling emotions, letting go of perfection, and how simple ideas can help us make better choices and build a more meaningful life. Connect with Barry: https://ifitmakessense.com

  8. 4d ago

    Stop the Leaks — Life Energy, Self-Discipline & Finding Your Personal Power with Karen Bentley

    What if one of the biggest obstacles to personal growth isn’t a lack of motivation, but the way we spend our energy every day? On this episode of JDS Podcast, I’m joined by Karen Bentley, bestselling author of WarriorSTRONG Manifesto, educator, and creator of WarriorSTRONG training programs. Karen challenges people to think differently about personal growth through her idea that life energy is our most valuable asset. Her work focuses on three essential skills: stopping unhelpful habits, practising harmlessness instead of seeking revenge, and taking extreme self-care seriously. We’ll explore why change can be difficult, how our automatic reactions influence our lives, and what it means to become more intentional, disciplined, and connected to what truly matters. Connect with Karen: https://www.karenbentley.com

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JDS Podcast – Real Conversations Around Growth and Clarity JDS Podcast explores personal growth, relationships, faith, leadership, business, and the real-life experiences that shape who we become. Through honest conversations with people from different backgrounds, we explore life’s challenges, lessons learned, and the practical steps we can take to become better versions of ourselves. From overcoming adversity and building healthier relationships to developing leadership skills, growing businesses, and understanding how artificial intelligence is shaping our world, every conversation offers

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  • Creator
    Joshua Agbontaen
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    311
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Joshua Agbontaen
  • Show Website
    JDS podcast