Embrace Your Awesome

John Geyston
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Welcome to The Embrace Your Awesome Podcast—a transformational space where motivation, mindset, and personal growth come together. Hosted by top selling author and renowned leadership coach John Geyston, this show helps you break through fear, build confidence from the inside out, and discover your God-given purpose. Through inspiring stories, practical coaching, and empowering insights, John guides you to develop the habits, discipline, and belief you need to live your best life. If you’re ready to grow, rise, and embrace who you were created to be… this podcast is your new home.

  1. 16h ago

    7 Ways to Help Your Child Thrive Academically and Socially This School Year

    Beyond the Report Card: 7 Ways to Help Your Child Thrive Academically and Socially This School Year Success in school is about so much more than grades. In this episode of Embrace Your Awesome, John Geyston shares seven practical, research-backed strategies that help children build confidence, resilience, character, and meaningful relationships while achieving academic success. Drawing from more than 40 years of working with thousands of children and families, John explains why the students who thrive most aren't necessarily the ones with the highest IQ—they're the ones who develop strong habits, healthy connections, and the confidence to keep growing through challenges. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, educator, or mentor, you'll walk away with simple, actionable ideas you can begin using today to help your child succeed both inside and outside the classroom. In this episode you'll learn: Why character matters more than chasing grades How daily routines create lasting success The power of meaningful conversations with your child How to encourage a growth mindset through challenges Why friendships shape academic and emotional well-being The importance of balancing achievement with rest and play How to celebrate progress instead of perfection Because the greatest report card isn't measured by letters on paper—it's measured by the person your child is becoming. Subscribe, share, and join us each week as we help you embrace your awesome and bring out the best in those you love.

  2. 3d ago

    Leading from the Heart: The Secret to High Performance Without Burnout

    In a world that celebrates hustle, busyness, and constant achievement, many leaders are paying a hidden price—burnout, broken relationships, and a loss of purpose. In this episode of Embrace Your Awesome, host John Geyston sits down with Hanna D. Bauer, Founder and CEO of HEARTnomics™, to explore a different path to success. Hanna shares how leading with heart isn't soft—it's one of the most powerful strategies for building resilient teams, creating healthy cultures, and achieving sustainable high performance. Drawing from her experience as a CEO, leadership expert, and childhood heart disease survivor, Hanna offers practical insights on overcoming burnout, leading through change, aligning values with action, and developing people without sacrificing well-being. Whether you're a business leader, entrepreneur, coach, educator, parent, or someone striving to make a greater impact, this conversation will challenge the way you think about leadership and success. In this episode you'll discover: Why burnout isn't a badge of honor The connection between heart-centered leadership and high performanceHow resilient cultures are intentionally builtPractical ways to lead yourself before leading othersWhy your greatest competitive advantage may be your humanityIf you're ready to lead with greater purpose, build stronger relationships, and achieve lasting success without losing yourself in the process, this episode is for you. 🎙️ Subscribe to Embrace Your Awesome for inspiring conversations with world-class leaders, coaches, authors, and high achievers who share the mindset, habits, and principles that help ordinary people accomplish extraordinary things.

  3. Jul 27

    Authentic Leadership: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome & Leading from Within

    Authentic Leadership: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome & Leading from Within with Kurt Bush What if the biggest obstacle to your leadership isn't your skills—but the story you believe about yourself? In this episode of Embrace Your Awesome, John Geyston sits down with leadership coach, Certified Internal Family Systems Practitioner, and co-author Kurt Bush to explore the hidden struggles that many high achievers face: imposter syndrome, self-doubt, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and burnout. Together, they discuss how authentic leadership begins with self-awareness, healing, and understanding the internal beliefs that shape our decisions. If you've ever felt like you're constantly trying to prove yourself despite your accomplishments, this conversation will help you replace performance with purpose and lead with greater confidence, resilience, and authenticity. In this episode you'll discover: Why successful people still struggle with imposter syndrome.The connection between trauma, self-doubt, and leadership.How self-awareness transforms confidence and decision-making.Practical ways to stop performing and start living authentically.Why the most important leader you'll ever lead is yourself.This conversation is for leaders, entrepreneurs, parents, coaches, and anyone ready to embrace who they truly are and unlock their full potential.

  4. Jul 23

    Your Child Doesn't Need a Perfect Parent—They Need a Safe One | Building Trust Through Honest Communication

    What if the greatest gift you could give your child isn't more advice—but a safe place to be heard? In this solo mentoring episode of Embrace Your Awesome, performance coach and author John Geyston shares practical ways parents can create a home where children feel emotionally safe to share their fears, dreams, mistakes, and victories without fear of judgment. Drawing from more than 44 years of coaching children and families, John explains why trust is built through everyday conversations, how parents can become more approachable, and why emotional safety at home becomes the foundation for healthy relationships throughout life. In this episode, you'll discover: Why connection should always come before correction. How to create daily moments for meaningful conversations. The power of modeling vulnerability and emotional honesty. How to respond in ways that encourage openness instead of silence. Practical strategies for teaching children healthy communication and conflict resolution. Why the relationships your child builds outside the home begin with the relationship they have with you. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, teacher, coach, or mentor, this episode will inspire you to build deeper connections and create a home where your child feels seen, heard, valued, and loved. Because your child doesn't need a perfect parent—they need a safe one. If you're enjoying Embrace Your Awesome, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with another parent or mentor. Together, we can help the next generation grow with confidence, resilience, and authentic connection.

  5. Jul 20

    Grow Smart: Leadership, Resilience & Building a Life of Freedom | Mike DeJong

    What if the biggest obstacle standing between you and the life you want is the one you've created in your own mind? In this episode of Embrace Your Awesome, John Geyston sits down with entrepreneur, pilot, keynote speaker, coach, and Grow Smart author Mike DeJong to explore what it truly takes to build a life of purpose, freedom, and impact. Mike shares lessons from leading businesses across more than 1,500 locations, overcoming adversity, developing resilient leadership, and creating success that extends far beyond financial achievement. If you're an entrepreneur, leader, or someone ready to challenge your own limitations and unlock your next level of growth, this conversation will inspire you to think bigger, lead better, and become the person capable of creating the life you truly desire. In this episode you'll discover: Why your greatest limitations are often self-imposedThe mindset shifts that create lasting personal and professional growthHow resilient leaders thrive through adversityThe connection between leadership, freedom, and fulfillmentPractical strategies to grow yourself while growing your businessThis episode is a reminder that success isn't just about what you accomplish—it's about who you become along the journey.

  6. Jul 16

    There Are No Haters... Only Feedback | How Great Leaders Turn Criticism into Growth

    There Are No Haters... Only Feedback | How Great Leaders Turn Criticism into Growth Are "haters" really out to get you... or are they simply providing feedback you haven't learned how to interpret? In this thought-provoking episode of the Embrace Your Awesome Podcast, John Geyston challenges one of the most common mindsets in leadership, business, parenting, and personal growth. Instead of viewing criticism as a personal attack, he introduces a healthier and more productive perspective: Every interaction contains data. Not every opinion deserves authority. You'll discover the Five Types of Feedback—The Teacher, The Challenger, The Protector, The Projector, and The Noise—and learn how to identify which voices deserve your attention and which ones deserve your silence. John also introduces The Feedback Filter™, a practical four-step framework that will help you: Receive feedback without becoming defensive.Discern truth from emotion.Apply the lessons that lead to growth.Release opinions that don't belong to you.Whether you're a parent, entrepreneur, coach, leader, or simply someone striving to become the best version of yourself, this episode will transform how you respond to criticism and help you turn every challenge into an opportunity for growth. Because the goal isn't to eliminate criticism... It's to become the kind of leader who knows exactly what to do with it.

  7. Jul 13

    From Pastor to FBI Agent: Leadership, Faith, Courage & Confronting Evil

    What happens when a Baptist pastor trades the pulpit for an FBI badge? In this unforgettable episode of the Embrace Your Awesome Podcast, John Geyston sits down with Eric Robinson—a man who spent 12 years saving souls before serving 24 years as an FBI Special Agent. From FBI SWAT operations and violent crime investigations to faith, leadership, resilience, and confronting evil, Eric shares the powerful lessons he's learned under the highest levels of pressure. If you've ever wondered what true courage, purpose, and servant leadership look like, this conversation will challenge the way you think. 🎙️ Listen now and discover why your greatest calling may be waiting where you least expect it.

  8. Jul 9

    The 9 Conversations Every Child Needs

    Every great relationship begins with a meaningful conversation. In this solo episode of Embrace Your Awesome, John Geyston shares why the questions we ask our children can have a lasting impact on their confidence, resilience, emotional intelligence, and overall well-being. Drawing on more than 44 years of experience as a performance coach working with thousands of children and families, John reveals how moving beyond simple "yes or no" questions can create deeper trust, stronger communication, and lifelong connections. You'll discover practical conversation starters that help children explore their emotions, build self-confidence, develop empathy, solve problems, dream bigger, and strengthen family relationships. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, teacher, coach, or mentor, this episode will give you simple tools you can begin using today to make every conversation more meaningful. In this episode you'll learn: Why connection should always come before correctionHow better questions create deeper conversationsThe nine essential conversations every child needsSimple ways to build confidence, resilience, empathy, gratitude, and emotional intelligenceHow listening with intention can strengthen your relationship for years to comeOne thoughtful question today could become a life-changing memory tomorrow. If this episode inspires you, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who is helping shape the next generation.

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Welcome to The Embrace Your Awesome Podcast—a transformational space where motivation, mindset, and personal growth come together. Hosted by top selling author and renowned leadership coach John Geyston, this show helps you break through fear, build confidence from the inside out, and discover your God-given purpose. Through inspiring stories, practical coaching, and empowering insights, John guides you to develop the habits, discipline, and belief you need to live your best life. If you’re ready to grow, rise, and embrace who you were created to be… this podcast is your new home.

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  • Creator
    John Geyston
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © John Geyston
  • Show Website
    Embrace Your Awesome