Success Genius: Where Science Meets Entrepreneurial Success

Neill Williams
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Success Genius: Where Science Meets Success Unlock the secrets of peak performance for thriving female entrepreneurs with productivity and performance coach, Neill Williams.  Each week, Success Genius brings you cutting-edge insights from performance psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral economics, translated into actionable strategies for your business and life.  Discover evidence-based techniques to boost productivity, optimize team performance, and achieve work-life balance. Whether you're just starting out or leading an established business, Success Genius equips you with the tools to elevate your entrepreneurial game.  Tune in and unleash your inner genius with scientifically-proven methods for success.

  1. 2D AGO

    Becoming Someone Who Protects Their Best Hours

    What if the reason you feel behind isn’t because you don’t have enough time… but because you haven’t been protecting the right time? It’s so easy to get caught in busy work—emails, quick tasks, “urgent” stuff—then wonder why the important projects never move forward. But here’s the truth: productivity isn’t always about doing more. Sometimes it’s about doing the right things at the right time. In this episode of Success Genius, I dive into the power of discernment—the wisdom to know what deserves your time, energy, and attention. We’ll talk about decision fatigue, your brain’s natural productivity sweet spot, and how protecting your best hours can completely change your results. Because real success isn’t about working longer… It's about learning how to guard your peak focus, say no to distractions (even good ones), and build a schedule that actually supports your goals. Topics covered in this episode include: What discernment really means The difference between real work vs. busy work—and how “productivity theater” keeps you stuckDecision fatigue and why your best choices happen earlier in the day How your circadian rhythm + “productivity sweet spot” affects focus, motivation, and deep workPractical ways to protect your best hours, set boundaries, and schedule your hardest work at the right timeReady to stop letting your time get pulled in every direction? Tune in and learn how to protect your best hours, work smarter, and make real progress—without doing more. Resources Mentioned: Get The Book:  https://book.neillwilliams.com/book Learn More About TEAM90:  https://neillwilliams.com/team90 Book A Team Turnaround Call:  https://neillwilliams.com/team-turnaround-call Contact Us: support@neillwilliams.com

    16 min

  2. FEB 4

    Becoming Someone Who Follows Through

    What if the real reason you’re not hitting your goals isn’t a lack of motivation—but a lack of self-trust? As entrepreneurs, we’re great at setting intentions and making plans. But how often do we quietly break promises to ourselves? Over time, those small moments add up and start shaping who we believe we are. In this episode of Success Genius, I explore the powerful idea of becoming someone who follows through. Not through more willpower or bigger goals, but by reshaping your identity—starting with small, intentional commitments you can keep, even on the days you don’t feel like it. We’ll talk about why behavior flows from identity, how your brain literally adapts when you keep promises to yourself, and why resolution is a character trait you can build. Join me as we unpack what it really takes to follow through consistently. Because success isn’t just about what you plan or promise—it’s about who you become when you keep showing up for yourself. Topics covered in this episode include: Why following through is more about identity than willpowerHow broken promises to yourself quietly shape your self-trustThe power of small, consistent commitments in building momentumHow your brain and biology influence your ability to stay committedReady to become someone who actually does what they say they will? Tune in to learn how building resolution, one small promise at a time can change the way you show up for your goals and yourself. Resources Mentioned: Get The Book:  https://book.neillwilliams.com/book Learn More About TEAM90:  https://neillwilliams.com/team90 Book A Team Turnaround Call:  https://neillwilliams.com/team-turnaround-call Contact Us: support@neillwilliams.com

    18 min

  3. JAN 28

    How To Keep Going When Motivation Fades

    Why do so many goals fade the moment motivation wears off? We live in a culture obsessed with outcomes—targets, habits, milestones—but rarely stop to ask a deeper question: Who do I need to become to sustain this? If you’ve ever found yourself starting strong and slowly slipping back into old patterns, it’s probably not a discipline problem. It’s a character gap. In this episode, I explore why character—not motivation—is the real foundation of lasting success. We dive into how traits like resolution, adaptability, and resilience determine whether goals survive when life gets complicated, motivation fades, or progress feels slower than expected. This conversation isn’t about setting better goals or pushing harder. It’s about shifting your focus from what you’re trying to achieve to who you’re becoming. Because when character leads, follow-through becomes natural—and success no longer depends on willpower alone. Topics covered in this episode include: Why motivation fades—and why that’s not a discipline problemHow character, not goals, is the foundation of long-term achievementThe three stages where goals usually get abandonedHow identity-based change makes progress easier and more sustainableA modern take on Benjamin Franklin’s character-first methodIf you’re tired of setting goals you can’t seem to sustain, this episode offers a different starting point. Stop trying to force outcomes—and start becoming the person who naturally creates them. Resources Mentioned: Get The Book:  https://book.neillwilliams.com/book Learn More About TEAM90:  https://neillwilliams.com/team90 Book A Team Turnaround Call:  https://neillwilliams.com/team-turnaround-call Contact Us: support@neillwilliams.com

    25 min

  4. JAN 21

    The Complete Guide to Wanting Well

    What if the way I’ve been chasing success has been pulling me further away from myself? As an entrepreneur, it’s easy for me to focus on goals, growth, and productivity. But I’ve learned that not all goals are created equal. Some come from my own values and embodied desires—while others are borrowed from culture, comparison, or what success is supposed to look like. And when I don’t pause to notice the difference, even achieving them can feel strangely unfulfilling. In this episode of Success Genius, I reflect on the core teachings of the Wanting Well series and explore how desire isn’t something to control or suppress—it’s information. I talk about the difference between thin desires that drain us and thick desires that sustain us, why enoughness is a relationship rather than a number, and how capacity—not discipline—is what allows success to actually feel good. This conversation is an invitation I’m giving myself, and maybe you too: to stop chasing what looks impressive and start building a version of success that fits my life, my energy, and who I want to be. Because real fulfillment isn’t about wanting less—it’s about wanting what’s truly mine. Topics covered in this episode include: Why desire isn’t the problem—and how to read it as dataThe difference between borrowed goals and embodied, authentic desiresHow comparison, scarcity, and the myth of “more” distort what we wantDesigning goals, systems, and success that actually fit your nervous system and capacityIf you’re ready to stop chasing what looks good on the outside and start building a version of success that feels aligned on the inside, this episode is for you. Tune in and reconnect with goals that support your energy, your life, and who you’re becoming. Resources Mentioned: Get The Book:  https://book.neillwilliams.com/book Learn More About TEAM90:  https://neillwilliams.com/team90 Book A Team Turnaround Call:  https://neillwilliams.com/team-turnaround-call Contact Us: support@neillwilliams.com

    13 min

  5. JAN 14

    Capacity: The Missing Piece in Your Goals and Growth

    What if the reason your goals feel heavy isn’t because they’re too big… but because your capacity hasn’t caught up yet? So many of us think the problem is discipline, motivation, or effort. We try to push harder, optimize more, and achieve our way into feeling safe. But growth doesn’t work like that. You can have the right goals, the right systems, even the right opportunities—and still feel overwhelmed, avoidant, or on the edge of burnout. Not because you’re failing, but because your nervous system hasn’t learned how to hold the life you’re building. In this episode of Success Genius, I talk about capacity—the emotional, energetic, and identity-based ability to sustain more joy, more rest, more success without collapsing under the weight of it. We explore why success can feel unsafe, why rest can trigger guilt, and why so many people subconsciously shrink or sabotage after big wins. Not because they don’t want more—but because more doesn’t feel safe yet. This conversation is an invitation to stop trying to achieve your way into identity and start becoming the kind of person who can actually hold what they desire. Because goals aren’t just about what you do—they’re about who you’re becoming. And when your capacity grows, the life you want stops feeling overwhelming and starts feeling possible. Topics covered in this episode include: Why goals often fail—not because they’re too ambitious, but because your capacity hasn’t grown to hold themHow nervous system safety determines whether success feels sustainable or overwhelmingThe difference between achieving more and becoming someone who can receive moreWhat emotional, energetic, cognitive, relational, and identity capacity actually look like in daily lifeSmall, embodied practices that build self-trust, expand your window of tolerance, and normalize more goodnessIf you’ve ever reached a milestone only to feel anxious, depleted, or waiting for the other shoe to drop—this conversation is for you. Tune in to learn how to stop forcing growth through pressure and start building a life that feels safe, spacious, and aligned from the inside out. Resources Mentioned: Get The Book:  https://book.neillwilliams.com/book Learn More About TEAM90:  https://neillwilliams.com/team90 Book A Team Turnaround Call:  https://neillwilliams.com/team-turnaround-call Contact Us: support@neillwilliams.com

    14 min

  6. JAN 7

    Systems That Feel Like Support

    What if the reason your systems keep “failing”… isn’t because you lack discipline—but because they were never designed for you in the first place? As entrepreneurs, we’re taught that better systems mean tighter schedules, stronger willpower, and squeezing more productivity out of already-full days. But what if the most powerful systems don’t ask you to do more—only to become more aligned with who you’re actually becoming? In this week’s episode of Success Genius, we continue the Wanting Well series by rethinking systems from the inside out. We explore why one-size-fits-all frameworks quietly lead to resistance, burnout, and procrastination—and how misaligned systems can make your nervous system feel unsafe, even when your goals are “right.” Inside this conversation, we unpack what it really means to build systems that honor your biology, your season of life, and your identity—not the version of you from last year, and not the version you feel pressured to perform as. You’ll learn why energy—not your planner—dictates productivity, how rhythm and rituals create sustainability, and why support should feel like relief, not pressure. We’ll also talk about “enoughness,” how to stop over-functioning, and how to design structures that help you breathe, regulate, and move forward without forcing yourself into constant self-override. Join me as we redefine systems—not as tools for control, but as containers for becoming. Because when your goals are supported by alignment instead of strain, success stops feeling heavy… and starts feeling possible again. Topics covered in this episode include: Why most systems fail due to misalignment—not lack of disciplineHow ignoring your natural rhythms leads to burnout and resistanceThe question that changes everything: “Who do I want to be supported as?”How to build systems that feel like support, not pressureReady to design goals that actually fit your life? Tune in to learn how to create systems that support who you’re becoming—so success feels sustainable, grounded, and aligned. Resources Mentioned: Get The Book:  https://book.neillwilliams.com/book Learn More About TEAM90:  https://neillwilliams.com/team90 Book A Team Turnaround Call:  https://neillwilliams.com/team-turnaround-call Contact Us: support@neillwilliams.com

    19 min

  7. 12/31/2025

    Systems That Feel Like Support

    What if the reason your systems keep “failing”… isn’t because you lack discipline—but because they were never designed for you in the first place? As entrepreneurs, we’re taught that better systems mean tighter schedules, stronger willpower, and squeezing more productivity out of already-full days. But what if the most powerful systems don’t ask you to do more—only to become more aligned with who you’re actually becoming? In this week’s episode of Success Genius, we continue the Wanting Well series by rethinking systems from the inside out. We explore why one-size-fits-all frameworks quietly lead to resistance, burnout, and procrastination—and how misaligned systems can make your nervous system feel unsafe, even when your goals are “right.” Inside this conversation, we unpack what it really means to build systems that honor your biology, your season of life, and your identity—not the version of you from last year, and not the version you feel pressured to perform as. You’ll learn why energy—not your planner—dictates productivity, how rhythm and rituals create sustainability, and why support should feel like relief, not pressure. We’ll also talk about “enoughness,” how to stop over-functioning, and how to design structures that help you breathe, regulate, and move forward without forcing yourself into constant self-override. Join me as we redefine systems—not as tools for control, but as containers for becoming. Because when your goals are supported by alignment instead of strain, success stops feeling heavy… and starts feeling possible again. Topics covered in this episode include: Why most systems fail due to misalignment—not lack of disciplineHow ignoring your natural rhythms leads to burnout and resistanceThe question that changes everything: “Who do I want to be supported as?”How to build systems that feel like support, not pressureReady to design goals that actually fit your life? Tune in to learn how to create systems that support who you’re becoming—so success feels sustainable, grounded, and aligned. Resources Mentioned: Get The Book:  https://book.neillwilliams.com/book Learn More About TEAM90:  https://neillwilliams.com/team90 Book A Team Turnaround Call:  https://neillwilliams.com/team-turnaround-call Contact Us: support@neillwilliams.com

    30 min

  8. 12/24/2025

    Goals That Feel Like You

    What if the goals I’ve been chasing aren’t wrong… they’re just not mine? For a long time, I set goals based on what looked good from the outside—what performed well, what earned approval, what a “successful” life was supposed to look like. But I’ve learned that a life that looks good doesn’t always feel good. And the same is true for goals. Many of them are borrowed, shaped by comparison and pressure rather than by truth. In this episode of Success Genius, I talk about a different way of setting goals—one that starts with identity instead of performance. I explore why so many goals leave us exhausted, why discipline can start to feel like punishment, and how alignment matters more than motivation. When goals come from who we’re becoming, they don’t drain us—they support us. This episode is an invitation to stop hustling for a life that doesn’t fit and start building one that actually feels like you. Because goals aren’t just things to accomplish—they’re invitations to become. And when your goals are rooted in truth, growth stops feeling forced and starts feeling inevitable. Topics covered in this episode include: Why most goals are borrowed desires—and how mimetic desire shapes what we think we wantThe difference between goals that look good and goals that actually feel rightHow identity, not discipline, should be the foundation of goal settingPractical ways to build supportive structures that align with who you’re becomingWhy authentic goals come from nervous system safety, self-trust, and alignmentReady to stop chasing goals that exhaust you and start building a life that feels like you? Tune in to learn how to create goals from the inside out—and design a future rooted in truth, not performance. Resources Mentioned: Get The Book:  https://book.neillwilliams.com/book Learn More About TEAM90:  https://neillwilliams.com/team90 Book A Team Turnaround Call:  https://neillwilliams.com/team-turnaround-call Contact Us: support@neillwilliams.com

    19 min
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Success Genius: Where Science Meets Success Unlock the secrets of peak performance for thriving female entrepreneurs with productivity and performance coach, Neill Williams.  Each week, Success Genius brings you cutting-edge insights from performance psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral economics, translated into actionable strategies for your business and life.  Discover evidence-based techniques to boost productivity, optimize team performance, and achieve work-life balance. Whether you're just starting out or leading an established business, Success Genius equips you with the tools to elevate your entrepreneurial game.  Tune in and unleash your inner genius with scientifically-proven methods for success.

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