Do I Need A Life Coach?

Rhiannon Bush

Do I Need a Life Coach? You’re driven, talented, and ready for more — but somehow, you still feel stuck. You second-guess yourself in meetings, hold back your ideas, and wonder if you’re really as capable as everyone thinks. You give so much to your work and the people around you, yet when it comes to your own growth, you feel like you’re running on empty. This podcast is your turning point. No fluff, no vague advice - just real, practical strategies to break free from self-doubt, take control of your career, and communicate with confidence. You’ll learn how to trust your voice, make decisions without overthinking, and step into the leadership presence you already have inside you. And if you're ready to take the next step, come join me live for Step Up. Speak Out. -  a free workshop that’ll help you speak with clarity, be heard without apology, and lead without burning out.  👉 https://www.rhiannonbush.com/step-up-speak-out If you’re tired of staying in the background — this is where it starts.

  1. Ep. 189 - Stuck in the Middle: How Strong Leaders Build Trust, Clarity, and Culture Without Burning Out

    4D AGO

    Ep. 189 - Stuck in the Middle: How Strong Leaders Build Trust, Clarity, and Culture Without Burning Out

    Send a text When you’re a leader stuck in the middle - managing up, supporting down, and trying not to lose yourself in the process - it can feel exhausting, confusing, and quietly overwhelming. This episode breaks down the real keys to leading well in that in-between space, without burning out, people-pleasing, or disengaging. Key takeaway #1: Know what’s within your control - and what isn’t. You’ll learn why holding onto frustration about things you can’t change drains your energy and your team’s morale. Strong leaders escalate what matters, advocate clearly, and then let go, instead of carrying resentment that slowly turns toxic. Key takeaway #2: Write things down to create clarity and accountability. Respect, trust, and expectations can’t stay vague. When you define them clearly, you give yourself (and others) permission to hold the line, make decisions, and build a healthy team culture. Key takeaway #3: Lead from service, not self-sacrifice. True leadership isn’t about absorbing everything - it’s about supporting others with intention, boundaries, and integrity. If you’re navigating the middle and want to lead with confidence, clarity, and credibility, this episode is your guide. Loved this episode? Take the next step with The Confident Communicator — my monthly coaching program designed to help you apply what you’ve learned and finally build unshakable confidence in how you speak, lead, and show up. Inside, you’ll get the support and accountability you need to stop second-guessing yourself and start communicating with clarity and calm authority. Join now at rhiannonbush.com/join

    18 min
  2. Ep. 188 - Bad B*tch Energy: Decisiveness, Standards, and Women Who Rise Together

    FEB 3

    Ep. 188 - Bad B*tch Energy: Decisiveness, Standards, and Women Who Rise Together

    Send us a text This episode is a deep dive into bad b*tch energy - what it is, what it isn’t, and why it changes everything. You’ll hear why real empowerment doesn’t come from aggression or comparison, but from security, abundance, and self-trust. Rhiannon unpacks the kind of female friendships that expand you: women who are genuinely happy for your success, hold you to your standards, tell you the truth, and don’t compete or keep score. You’ll explore how bad b*tch energy shows up as decisiveness, focus, and momentum: making the call, taking the action, and dealing with the fallout instead of playing it safe and shrinking. This is about choosing movement over perfection, standards over approval, and ownership over overthinking. Stop hesitating, people-pleasing, or dimming yourself to keep the peace. This episode is a reminder that you’re allowed to take up space - and win - alongside other powerful women. This episode is dedicated to Matilda Wand. The baddest bitch I know and who I'm so thankful to have in my life. Happy Birthday! Loved this episode? Take the next step with The Confident Communicator — my monthly coaching program designed to help you apply what you’ve learned and finally build unshakable confidence in how you speak, lead, and show up. Inside, you’ll get the support and accountability you need to stop second-guessing yourself and start communicating with clarity and calm authority. Join now at rhiannonbush.com/join

    21 min
  3. Ep. 187 - A Guide for Recovering Perfectionists: How to Let Go Without Lowering Your Standards

    JAN 27

    Ep. 187 - A Guide for Recovering Perfectionists: How to Let Go Without Lowering Your Standards

    Send us a text If you identify as a recovering perfectionist... or suspect you might be one, this episode is for you. You’ll recognise the pressure to get everything right, the over-editing, the time guilt, the anxiety before and after you speak, and the quiet belief that if you just try harder, you’ll finally feel calm. This episode is a practical, compassionate guide to understanding how perfectionism really operates in your life - not as a flaw, but as a learned safety strategy rooted in high expectations, people-pleasing, and fear of judgment. You’ll see how it shows up through overthinking, harsh self-talk, unrealistic time standards, and the constant feeling of being “behind.” More importantly, you’ll learn how to recover without losing your integrity. You’ll be guided through tools to shift from perfection to progress: prioritising output over over-polishing, time-blocking with boundaries, journaling to reality-check your standards, and building trust in yourself and others. This episode helps you trade pressure for calm, and finally breathe again. Loved this episode? Take the next step with The Confident Communicator — my monthly coaching program designed to help you apply what you’ve learned and finally build unshakable confidence in how you speak, lead, and show up. Inside, you’ll get the support and accountability you need to stop second-guessing yourself and start communicating with clarity and calm authority. Join now at rhiannonbush.com/join

    27 min
  4. Ep. 186 - Lead With Love: Breaking Cycles Without Losing Yourself

    JAN 20

    Ep. 186 - Lead With Love: Breaking Cycles Without Losing Yourself

    Send us a text You’re smart, capable, and self-aware - but when it comes to family dynamics, emotional labour, or old patterns that still sting, you might feel torn between compassion and resentment? In this episode, you’re invited into a deeply human conversation about what it really means to lead with love - without bypassing your anger, minimising your pain, or excusing behaviour that hurts you. You’ll hear why holding space doesn’t mean carrying other people’s emotions for them, and how empathy can sometimes make things heavier instead of lighter.  You’ll learn the difference between feeling for someone and allowing them to feel for themselves. Most importantly, you’ll explore how to break generational cycles without hardening your heart or losing your voice. Key takeaways: Why compassion without boundaries drains youHow to process anger before choosing forgivenessHow leading with love starts with self-respect, not self-sacrificeIf you’ve ever thought, “I want to be better, but I don’t want to pretend it didn’t hurt,” this episode is for you. Loved this episode? Take the next step with The Confident Communicator — my monthly coaching program designed to help you apply what you’ve learned and finally build unshakable confidence in how you speak, lead, and show up. Inside, you’ll get the support and accountability you need to stop second-guessing yourself and start communicating with clarity and calm authority. Join now at rhiannonbush.com/join

    20 min
  5. Ep. 184 - Capability, Capacity, Motivation: The Framework for Goals That Last

    JAN 6

    Ep. 184 - Capability, Capacity, Motivation: The Framework for Goals That Last

    Send us a text You don’t need more pressure or bigger resolutions this year. You need a smarter, kinder way to go after what you want. In this episode, you’re invited to pause, reset, and rethink how you approach goals, especially if you’re someone who starts strong but loses momentum along the way. You’ll hear why willpower alone isn’t the problem, and how real, sustainable change comes from aligning three essential pillars: your capability, your capacity, and your motivation. This conversation gently helps you understand yourself better, instead of judging why you “can’t stick to things.” Key takeaways you’ll love: Why losing motivation doesn’t mean you’re broken, it means your system needs adjustingHow to protect your energy so goals don’t feel heavy or drainingA simple framework to help you create momentum that actually lastsIf you’re ready to move into 2026 with clarity, self-trust, and a goal that feels meaningful (not exhausting), this episode will meet you exactly where you are, and help you take the next right step forward. Loved this episode? Take the next step with The Confident Communicator — my monthly coaching program designed to help you apply what you’ve learned and finally build unshakable confidence in how you speak, lead, and show up. Inside, you’ll get the support and accountability you need to stop second-guessing yourself and start communicating with clarity and calm authority. Join now at rhiannonbush.com/join

    25 min
  6. Ep. 182 - Busy Isn’t the Goal: Reconnecting With Presence, Pleasure & Clarity

    12/23/2025

    Ep. 182 - Busy Isn’t the Goal: Reconnecting With Presence, Pleasure & Clarity

    Send us a text This episode is a permission slip you rarely give yourself: permission to slow down, to feel, and to actually be in your life, without guilt. Recorded in the quiet space between Christmas chaos and reflection, Rhiannon explores how constant busyness keeps you disconnected from pleasure, clarity, and desire. This isn’t about quitting your ambition or doing less forever. It’s about recognising when the hamster wheel is stopping you from noticing what’s working, what’s draining you, and what you no longer want to carry into 2026. Key takeaways: Why slowing down is essential for regulating your nervous system and reconnecting with yourself.How your senses and thoughts shape your emotional state, and what happens when you never pause to notice them.A simple, non-dramatic way to reflect on your life (career, relationships, energy) without needing a massive overhaul.If you’ve been achieving, coping, pushing... but not enjoying, this episode will land deeply. Loved this episode? Take the next step with The Confident Communicator — my monthly coaching program designed to help you apply what you’ve learned and finally build unshakable confidence in how you speak, lead, and show up. Inside, you’ll get the support and accountability you need to stop second-guessing yourself and start communicating with clarity and calm authority. Join now at rhiannonbush.com/join

    19 min

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Do I Need a Life Coach? You’re driven, talented, and ready for more — but somehow, you still feel stuck. You second-guess yourself in meetings, hold back your ideas, and wonder if you’re really as capable as everyone thinks. You give so much to your work and the people around you, yet when it comes to your own growth, you feel like you’re running on empty. This podcast is your turning point. No fluff, no vague advice - just real, practical strategies to break free from self-doubt, take control of your career, and communicate with confidence. You’ll learn how to trust your voice, make decisions without overthinking, and step into the leadership presence you already have inside you. And if you're ready to take the next step, come join me live for Step Up. Speak Out. -  a free workshop that’ll help you speak with clarity, be heard without apology, and lead without burning out.  👉 https://www.rhiannonbush.com/step-up-speak-out If you’re tired of staying in the background — this is where it starts.