Commit to High Performance Growth

Stephanie Donahue
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Commit to High Performance Growth is the podcast for business owners who want to grow with clarity, build momentum, and stay accountable to what matters most. Get honest reflections and practical strategies to lead with purpose in life and business.

Episodes

  1. MAY 20

    12 | What Do You Do When Summer Hits and Your Routine Gets Disrupted?

    When summer arrives, routines shift—kids are home, travel picks up, and your once-structured schedule can feel like a distant memory. But what if you could still stay grounded in your high performance habits, even during the most unpredictable season? In this episode, I’m sharing how to adapt your routines (without giving them up), stay consistent with what matters, and build a summer rhythm that feels both energizing and grace-filled. Whether you’re running a business, homeschooling, or juggling all the moving parts of mom life—this conversation will help you keep your momentum going while enjoying the spontaneity of the season. You’ll learn:  ✨ Why summer doesn’t have to throw off your progress  ✨ How to redefine consistency with “anchor habits”  ✨ Ways to protect your energy, create boundaries, and still move the needle in your business  ✨ A simple mindset shift to help you enjoy this season and stay intentional Your summer rhythm might look different—but it can still be life-giving, productive, and purposeful. Connect and Engage Further: 🎧 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! 🔗 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniedonahueco/ 📲 Follow on Instagram and send a hello via DM: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniedonahue.co/ 📧 Sign up for the newsletter: https://link.stephaniedonahue.co/newsletter 🎯 Take the High Performance 1:1 Challenge: https://link.stephaniedonahue.co/challenge-checkout 💡 Visit https://stephaniedonahue.co to learn more and explore how we can work together! Subscribe to Commit To High Performance Growth on Soundwise

    10 min

  2. MAY 13

    11 | Why You’re Not Following Through (Even With a Proven Strategy)

    If you’ve ever followed a proven strategy or joined a program with a trusted framework—but still found yourself struggling to follow through—this episode is for you. I’m sharing what I see so often in both personal and business growth: success isn’t just about having the right plan. It’s about strengthening your inner game—your habits, your beliefs, and the energy you bring to your work and life each day. We’ll explore what really trips us up (even when we’re motivated), how to set yourself up for consistency, and the small but powerful shifts that help you build real momentum. Plus, I’ll walk you through a few reflection questions and share a free tool I created—the D-Words Action Planner—to help you clear the clutter, organize your priorities, and take aligned action. This is one of those episodes that feels like a breath of fresh air and a nudge in the right direction. 💌 Want the D-Words Action Planner? DM me on Instagram or LinkedIn and I’ll send it to you! Connect and Engage Further: 🎧 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! 🔗 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniedonahueco/ 📲 Follow on Instagram and send a hello via DM: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniedonahue.co/ 📧 Sign up for the newsletter: https://link.stephaniedonahue.co/newsletter 🎯 Take the High Performance 1:1 Challenge: https://link.stephaniedonahue.co/challenge-checkout 💡 Visit https://stephaniedonahue.co to learn more and explore how we can work together! Subscribe to Commit To High Performance Growth on Soundwise

    15 min

  3. MAY 6

    10 | How to Clear Mental Clutter and Take Aligned Action Using the Letter D

    If your to-do list lives entirely in your head—and your head hurts from trying to remember everything—this episode is for you. In this episode, I walk you through a simple but powerful productivity strategy I teach my high-performance coaching clients: a six-part framework using words that start with the letter D. You’ve probably heard of “Do, Ditch, or Delegate,” but I take it a step further—adding key steps like Dump, Discern, and Develop—so you can move from mental chaos to clear, aligned action. You’ll learn how to:  ✔️ Clear your mental clutter with a brain dump  ✔️ Sort your tasks with purpose using six strategic D-words  ✔️ Create a plan that aligns with your values, energy, and priorities  ✔️ Move from reactive to proactive in how you manage time and focus This isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what matters most with clarity and commitment. Connect and Engage Further: 🎧 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! 🔗 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniedonahueco/ 📲 Follow on Instagram and send a hello via DM: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniedonahue.co/ 📧 Sign up for the newsletter: https://link.stephaniedonahue.co/newsletter 🎯 Take the High Performance 1:1 Challenge: https://link.stephaniedonahue.co/challenge-checkout 💡 Visit https://stephaniedonahue.co to learn more and explore how we can work together! Subscribe to Commit To High Performance Growth on Soundwise

    17 min

  4. APR 29

    9 | Facing the Leadership Crisis: Why It Starts with Leading Yourself First

    Today, we’re living through a leadership crisis—and the consequences are everywhere. Many leaders were promoted because they excelled at their jobs or launched successful companies—but when it comes to actually leading people and growing organizations, they’re unprepared. And the root cause? They don't truly know themselves. In this episode of Commit to High Performance Growth, I share my personal story of rising through the ranks in healthcare leadership—without the training or skills I really needed—and the painful lessons I learned along the way. I break down the hidden costs of unprepared leadership, the critical importance of self-awareness, and practical ways you can strengthen your leadership starting today. You'll learn: Why leadership starts with radical self-awareness How communication breakdowns, team disconnection, and decision paralysis reveal deeper leadership gaps Practical tools and assessments to know yourself and your strengths Why growing yourself is non-negotiable if you want to grow your business How to build stronger teams and systematize communication for lasting success If you’re a founder, executive, or entrepreneur leading a team, this is your call to action: Leadership is a skill—and it can be learned. It starts with the simple but powerful commitment to know yourself and grow yourself first. 👉 Ready to grow into the leader you're meant to be? Visit stephaniedonahue.co to connect and learn more about high performance coaching. Connect and Engage Further: 🎧 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! 🔗 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniedonahueco/ 📲 Follow on Instagram and send a hello via DM: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniedonahue.co/ 📧 Sign up for the newsletter: https://link.stephaniedonahue.co/newsletter 🎯 Take the High Performance 1:1 Challenge: https://link.stephaniedonahue.co/challenge-checkout 💡 Visit https://stephaniedonahue.co to learn more and explore how we can work together! Subscribe to Commit To High Performance Growth on Soundwise

    11 min

  5. APR 22

    8 | Marketing Compliance: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt Your Business

    Marketing compliance isn’t just a legal box to check—it’s the foundation of ethical business and brand trust. In this episode, I’m excited to share that I’m now officially certified in marketing compliance, and I’m breaking down what that means for you as a business owner. We’re diving into why marketing compliance is absolutely essential—especially in the online space. From testimonials and sales pages to webinars and discovery calls, I’ll walk you through what’s often overlooked and how simple shifts can protect both your business and your customers. What you’ll learn: Why I became certified in marketing compliance How common issues are often on sales pages, webinars, and sales calls What the FTC looks for (and why your business size doesn’t protect you) How to get your own marketing audit to ensure you're on the right track Let’s build businesses that stand the test of time—because compliance is high performance. Connect and Engage Further: 🎧 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! 🔗 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniedonahueco/ 📲 Follow on Instagram and send a hello via DM: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniedonahue.co/ 📧 Sign up for the newsletter: https://link.stephaniedonahue.co/newsletter 💡 Visit https://stephaniedonahue.co to learn more and explore how we can work together! Subscribe to Commit To High Performance Growth on Soundwise

    14 min

  6. APR 15

    7 | Why True Friends are Foundational to Personal Growth

    In this heartfelt episode of Commit to High Performance Growth, Stephanie Donahue invites listeners to rethink friendship—not as a vanity metric or an afterthought in busy lives—but as a foundational element of high performance and personal growth.  Drawing insights from her recent retreat in Punta Cana and inspired by John Cuddeback's book, True Friendship: Where Virtue Becomes Happiness, Stephanie explores why genuine friendship hinges on virtue. She dismantles common myths about friendship, shares her own journey of redefining meaningful relationships, and reveals how true friends, whether family, coworkers, or even clients, can uplift and inspire us to become our best selves.  Listen in and discover how virtuous friendships form the cornerstone of success, growth, and fulfillment. Connect and Engage Further: 🎧 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! 🔗 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniedonahueco/ 📲 Follow on Instagram and send a hello via DM: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniedonahue.co/ 📧 Sign up for the newsletter: https://link.stephaniedonahue.co/newsletter 🎯 Take the High Performance 1:1 Challenge: https://link.stephaniedonahue.co/challenge-checkout 💡 Visit https://stephaniedonahue.co to learn more and explore how we can work together! Subscribe to Commit To High Performance Growth on Soundwise

    12 min

  7. APR 7

    6 | How to Be Present When Your Mind Won’t Slow Down

    Do you ever feel like your body is in one place, but your mind is running a marathon somewhere else? Especially when you're with the people who matter most to you? In this episode, we're diving deep into the desire we all have to be truly present—with ourselves, our loved ones, our tasks at hand—but how hard that can feel when our thoughts are swirling and our nervous system is stuck in overdrive. High achievers often juggle so much that being present feels like an impossible task… yet the cost of distraction isn’t just lost productivity—it’s lost connection. You’ll learn: Why presence is love in action How to set powerful intentions that anchor you in the moment Ways to protect your focus and eliminate distractions Grounding techniques to calm your nervous system (from deep breathing to prayer, tapping, and more) How presence can transform your relationships and productivity Whether you're a parent, entrepreneur, or simply someone craving a deeper sense of peace and purpose, this episode will equip you with practical, grace-filled tools to show up fully in the moments that matter. Presence is a gift—and it’s available to you one breath, one intention, and one moment at a time. If this resonates with you, share it with a friend who needs a gentle reminder to slow down and be where their feet are. Connect and Engage Further: 🎧 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! 🔗 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniedonahueco/ 📲 Follow me on Instagram and send a hello via DM: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniedonahue.co/ 📧 Receive my newsletter: https://link.stephaniedonahue.co/newsletter 💡 Visit https://stephaniedonahue.co to learn more and explore how we can work together! Subscribe to Commit To High Performance Growth on Soundwise

    11 min

  8. MAR 31

    5 | 40 Game-Changing Practices I Discovered While Working with Online Entrepreneurs

    Have you ever wondered if there's a secret sauce behind a thriving online business? In this episode, Stephanie Donahue shares insights gathered from nearly a decade of experience working closely with top online coaches and course creators who have significantly impacted their audiences.  From prioritizing personal growth and nurturing your health, to mastering content creation, leveraging strategic partnerships, and remaining resilient amidst setbacks—Stephanie breaks down 40 practices she’s observed from working in the trenches with these business leaders. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, currently scaling your business, or even managing a brick-and-mortar operation, these are actionable insights to achieving greater impact and growth. Tune in to discover the powerful practices and mindset shifts Stephanie witnessed inspiring leaders use to thrive in the online business world and beyond. 🎧 Connect and Engage Further: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! 🔗 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniedonahueco/ 📲 Follow me on Instagram and send a hello via DM: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniedonahue.co/ 📧 Receive my newsletter: https://link.stephaniedonahue.co/newsletter 💡 Visit https://stephaniedonahue.co to learn more and explore how we can work together! Subscribe to Commit To High Performance Growth on Soundwise

    21 min

  9. MAR 24

    4 | Tenacity in Action - Practical Steps to Getting Things Done

    Do you struggle to get tasks across the finish line, or is your ability to get things done your superpower?  In this episode, Stephanie dives deep into one of her greatest God-given strengths: tenacity. She shares practical tips to help you clarify your priorities, effectively time block your schedule, map out your journey from where you are to where you want to be, and establish powerful accountability to maintain momentum. Stephanie also guides you on recognizing and addressing skill gaps and creating realistic timelines, ensuring you reach your goals without feeling overwhelmed.  Whether you're applying these principles to personal projects, business goals, or refining your customer journey, this episode equips you with actionable strategies to move forward confidently and efficiently. Connect and Engage Further: 🎧 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! 🔗 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniedonahueco/ 📲 Follow me on Instagram and send a hello via DM: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniedonahue.co/ 📧 Receive my newsletter: https://link.stephaniedonahue.co/newsletter 💡 Visit https://stephaniedonahue.co to learn more and explore how we can work together! Subscribe to Commit To High Performance Growth on Soundwise

    13 min

  10. MAR 17

    3 | What Does Success Mean to You?

    Have you ever achieved something—only to realize it didn’t bring the fulfillment you expected? That’s what happens when we chase success without defining it for ourselves. In this episode of Commit to High Performance Growth, we’re diving deep into one of the most powerful questions I explore with my high-performance coaching clients: What does success truly mean to you? So many people unknowingly adopt society’s definition of success—chasing six- or seven-figure businesses, social status, or external validation—only to find themselves overwhelmed, burned out, and unfulfilled. But true success isn’t about checking off someone else’s boxes; it’s about crafting a vision that aligns with your values, priorities, and deepest sense of purpose. In this episode, you’ll learn:  ✅ Why defining success for yourself is crucial to long-term fulfillment.  ✅ How societal norms, social media, and well-meaning mentors can shape a false definition of success.  ✅ A simple yet powerful exercise to clarify your vision of success.  ✅ How to align your daily habits and long-term goals with what truly matters to you. Success looks different for everyone—whether you’re an entrepreneur, a stay-at-home mom, or a corporate professional. When you take the time to define success on your terms, you gain the clarity and confidence to create a life and business that feel truly fulfilling. Take Action: I challenge you to take a few moments today to reflect on what success means to you. Write it down, say it out loud, and begin shaping your goals and habits around that vision. Listen now and start redefining success on your terms! 🎧 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! 🔗 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniedonahueco/ 📲 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniedonahue.co/ 💡 Want to work with me? Visit https://stephaniedonahue.co to learn more. Subscribe to Commit To High Performance Growth on Soundwise

    7 min

  11. MAR 17

    2 | The Power of Commitment

    What does it truly mean to commit? In this episode, Stephanie Donahue unpacks the deeper meaning of commitment—dedicating oneself fully to a goal, purpose, or relationship with intention and action. Stephanie shares why commit is her word of the year and how it has shaped her personal and professional journey. She reflects on past experiences where committing wholeheartedly—whether to personal growth, faith, family, or business—has led to success, transformation, and self-discovery. Through her journey as a Certified High Performance Coach and business strategist, Stephanie has learned that success isn’t just about hitting goals—it’s about who you become in the process. She candidly discusses overcoming perfectionism, launching this podcast without having it all figured out, and shifting her business metrics from numbers-driven success to impact and love. Tune in to hear:  ✅ How committing to daily progress (even small wins) leads to lasting success  ✅ The importance of embracing failure as part of the journey  ✅ A new perspective on balancing business and life for true fulfillment  ✅ Why impact and love have become her most meaningful success metrics If you’re a high achiever striving for more but also seeking clarity, purpose, and alignment, this episode will inspire you to commit to what truly matters. 🎙️ Subscribe now and step into your best self—one commitment at a time. 🔗 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniedonahueco/ 📲 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniedonahue.co/ 💡 Want to work with me? Visit https://stephaniedonahue.co to learn more. Subscribe to Commit To High Performance Growth on Soundwise

    12 min

  12. MAR 17

    1 | My Journey to High Performance

    Welcome to Commit to High Performance Growth, the podcast dedicated to helping you unlock your highest potential in both life and business. Hosted by Stephanie Donahue, a Certified High Performance Coach and Online Business Strategist, this show is for high achievers who are ready to take their mindset, habits, and strategies to the next level. In this first episode, Stephanie shares her inspiring origin story—how she went from a registered nurse to a blogger, and eventually to coaching six- and seven-figure entrepreneurs in strategy, leadership, and high performance. Through years of self-education, certifications, and real-world experience, she discovered that true success isn't just about business tactics—it’s about who you become in the process. Join Stephanie as she explores the power of commitment, the mindset shifts that separate high achievers from high performers, and the habits that create lasting success. Whether you're a coach, entrepreneur, or leader looking to grow, scale, and thrive, this podcast will equip you with the tools to commit to your own high performance growth. 🎙️ Subscribe now and start your journey to becoming your best self—personally and professionally. 🔗 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniedonahueco/ 📲 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniedonahue.co/ 💡 Want to work with me? Visit https://stephaniedonahue.co to learn more. Subscribe to Commit To High Performance Growth on Soundwise

    12 min
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Commit to High Performance Growth is the podcast for business owners who want to grow with clarity, build momentum, and stay accountable to what matters most. Get honest reflections and practical strategies to lead with purpose in life and business.

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