IN CHARGE

Paully Cooper
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IN CHARGE is a podcast about taking responsibility, making better decisions, and becoming the person in control of your own direction. We talk about business, money, mindset, discipline, relationships, personal growth, and the challenges that come with building a meaningful life. No matter where you are in your journey, the goal is simple: to help you stop living on autopilot and start taking charge of your life, your business, and yourself. Real conversations. Honest lessons. Practical perspectives. Take charge. Stay in charge. Become your best self. Welcome to IN CHARGE.

  1. Oct 31

    Emotional Intelligence and Leadership: Overcoming Hidden Barriers to Success:Emilia Smith

    Success isn't just about intelligence, productivity, or professional achievement. It's also about understanding ourselves, managing our emotions, and learning how our experiences influence our decisions. In this episode, Paully Cooper speaks with Emilia Smith, leadership coach, founder and CEO of Evolve Ventures Technologies, and host of the Evolve Ventures Podcast. Emilia shares her perspective on emotional intelligence, trauma-informed leadership, resilience, neurodivergence, and human performance. Together, they explore how greater self-awareness can help people overcome unconscious barriers, build healthier relationships, and pursue meaningful success without sacrificing their emotional well-being.

  2. Oct 30

    Choice and Consequence: Taking Responsibility for the Life You Create:Branch Isole

    Every choice carries consequences, but how often do we stop to consider where our decisions are taking us? Paully Cooper sits down with author, poet, storyteller, and podcast host Branch Isole for a conversation about personal responsibility, relationships, truth, spirituality, and growth. With more than 20 books to his name, Branch shares insights into how our choices shape our lives and how honesty, reflection, and accountability can help us build stronger relationships and become more intentional about our future. Discover how taking responsibility for your choices can help you take charge of your direction.

  3. Oct 30

    Self-Help Without the Hype: 127 Ideas to Help You Take Charge of Your Life:Barry Biegler

    What does it take to build a successful business, make better decisions, and live a meaningful life? On this episode of IN CHARGE, Paully Cooper speaks with Barry Biegler, an entrepreneur who built a hotel-software company from the ground up, grew it to more than 1,000 customers, and sold it after four decades in business. Barry shares practical life lessons from entrepreneurship, coaching youth hockey, and his book If It Makes Sense to You, Try It. Discover why perfection isn't always necessary, why emotions aren't the same as knowledge, and how simple principles can help you take charge of your life and decisions.

  4. Oct 29

    Finding Gratitude in Grief: Learning to Live After Losing a Child:Mark Stackpole

    How do you keep moving forward after experiencing a loss that changes your life forever? Paully Cooper welcomes Mark Stackpole, an educator, leadership professional, and father who lost his 22-year-old daughter, Corinne, after an 11-month battle with leukemia. In this heartfelt conversation, Mark reflects on grief, gratitude, family, and the challenge of finding meaning after unimaginable loss. He shares how remembering a loved one's legacy can become part of the journey forward and how people can support others who are grieving. This episode offers a compassionate reminder that even in the darkest moments, love and connection can continue to shape our lives.

  5. Oct 29

    The American Dream: Why Taking Responsibility Starts With You:Brad Aman

    What does the American Dream mean today, and how much responsibility do we have for creating our own opportunities? Paully Cooper speaks with entrepreneur, author, and business strategist Brad Aman about personal responsibility, entrepreneurship, opportunity, and the changing meaning of success. Drawing on ideas from his book American Dream: No One Is Coming to Save You, Brad challenges listeners to reconsider their expectations and take a more active role in shaping their futures. The conversation explores independence, practical decision-making, and the mindset required to turn ambition into action

  6. Oct 29

    Getting Lost in the Magic of Thailand: Adventure, Freedom, and Personal Discovery:Bill Mullen

    Sometimes, the experiences that change us most begin when we step outside our comfort zones. Paully Cooper welcomes Bill Mullen, known as Bangkok Bill, an author, explorer, sailor, and founder of the Thailand Adventure Network. Bill shares stories and lessons from his adventures in Thailand, exploring travel, cultural discovery, independence, and the unexpected opportunities that come from embracing new experiences. Drawing on his book Getting Lost in the Magic of Thailand, he offers a perspective on living with curiosity, making bold choices, and discovering more about yourself along the way.

  7. Oct 28

    The Power of Communication: Building Confidence Through Authentic Expression:Anne Topenot

    How we communicate can influence our relationships, opportunities, leadership, and personal growth. Paully Cooper sits down with Anne Topenot, a TEDx speaker and European improvised-speaking champion, to explore communication, vulnerability, confidence, and the process of finding your authentic voice. Anne shares insights into how people can move beyond fear, express themselves more clearly, and connect with others more meaningfully. This conversation examines how better communication can help you take charge of difficult conversations, strengthen relationships, and approach life's challenges with greater confidence.

  8. Oct 28

    The Hamster Wheel Trap: How Business Owners Can Reclaim Their Time and Freedom:Peter Boolkah

    Are you running your business, or has your business started running your life? Paully Cooper welcomes business coach Peter Boolkah to discuss the challenges entrepreneurs face when their companies depend too heavily on them. Drawing on his work around the Hamster Wheel Trap®, Peter explores delegation, leadership, burnout, business systems, enterprise value, and exit planning. Discover why working harder isn't always the answer and how business owners can build companies that operate more effectively without requiring their constant involvement. This episode is about creating a business that supports your life instead of consuming it.

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IN CHARGE is a podcast about taking responsibility, making better decisions, and becoming the person in control of your own direction. We talk about business, money, mindset, discipline, relationships, personal growth, and the challenges that come with building a meaningful life. No matter where you are in your journey, the goal is simple: to help you stop living on autopilot and start taking charge of your life, your business, and yourself. Real conversations. Honest lessons. Practical perspectives. Take charge. Stay in charge. Become your best self. Welcome to IN CHARGE.

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  • Creator
    Paully Cooper
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Paully Cooper
  • Show Website
    IN CHARGE