The Unstuck High Performer Podcast - Hypnotherapy and Mindset Coaching for High-Performers

Paul Salter
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The Unstuck High Performer Podcast is for successful people who know they're capable of more but feel stuck underperforming relative to their potential. Hosted by high-performance hypnotherapist and mindset coach Paul Salter, this show helps CEOs, founders, executives, entrepreneurs, and ambitious professionals identify and eliminate the invisible resistance keeping them trapped in hesitation, overthinking, inconsistency, burnout, and quiet self-sabotage. If you know what to do but aren't doing it consistently, this show will help you get unstuck, out of your own way, and perform at the level you know you're capable of.

  1. 1d ago

    188. Will My Next Level of Success Cost Me Who I Am?

    What if you're not afraid of becoming more successful—you're afraid of who you might become when you do? In this episode, I unpack the hidden fear that more money, pressure, responsibility, and opportunity could eventually cost you your marriage, your health, your values, or even your sense of self—and why that fear may already be influencing how much success you allow yourself to achieve. In this episode, you'll learn: Why some successful people subconsciously fear their next level How watching other successful people self-destruct creates unconscious "rules of success" How your subconscious protects you from levels of success it perceives as unsafe Why success doesn't create your unresolved patterns—it amplifies them How rapid success can expose cracks in your relationships, identity, and emotional health Why some successful people turn to alcohol, drugs, work, and other behaviors to "take the edge off" How to expand your capacity for success before the additional pressure arrives The skyscraper analogy for understanding why your internal growth must keep pace with your external growth Your next level doesn't require you to lose yourself. But it does require a version of you capable of carrying more without sacrificing what matters most. If you're building something bigger—or secretly afraid of what might happen if you do—listen to this episode before you add another floor. Time Stamps: 00:00: The quiet fear behind success that almost nobody admits out loud 6:06: The subconscious "rules of success" that may be keeping you from your next level 8:14: Why part of you may be actively protecting you from becoming more successful 10:16: Does success actually change you—or simply amplify what's already there? 12:26: She quadrupled her income—and lost herself in the process 17:07: Why alcohol, drugs, work, and other escapes become more tempting as success grows 18:42: The skyscraper analogy every ambitious entrepreneur needs to hear before building higher I help founders and CEOs overcome the hidden psychological and emotional costs of success so they build a life that feels as successful as it looks. Apply for Private 1:1 Coaching: If you're successful on paper but feel misaligned, overwhelmed, or stuck at your next level, private coaching may be the fastest path forward. Click here to apply to work with me. Follow me on Instagram: @thepaulsalter Watch on YouTube: @thepaulsalter Join me in the M19 Mastermind: Click here to apply. Tell them Paul sent you.

  2. 5d ago

    187. Top Real Estate Team Leader Shares the Sacrifices and Struggles of Significant Success

    Growing a business isn't just about closing more deals or making more money—it's about becoming the kind of leader your business eventually demands. In this episode, I sit down with top-producing real estate team leader Crystal Tran to unpack the identity shifts, fear of failure, letting go of control, and leadership lessons that transformed her from a successful solo agent into the leader of one of Chicago's top-performing real estate teams. If you're trying to scale your business without losing yourself in the process, this conversation is full of hard-earned wisdom. In this episode, you'll learn: Why fear of failure often disguises itself as playing it safe The identity shift required to become a true business leader How letting go of control creates sustainable growth Why intensity—not just consistency—accelerates success The importance of trusting your vision over industry opinions How to build systems that allow your team to thrive Crystal's approach to protecting her energy while leading at a high level Why taking calculated risks is essential for long-term success If you're building a team, struggling to let go of control, or wondering what it really takes to scale a business without becoming overwhelmed, this conversation will give you practical leadership insights you can apply immediately. Time Stamps: 00:00: The unexpected question that exposed the invisible challenges behind Crystal's success 4:26: The terrifying decision that changed the trajectory of her business 8:59: Fear of failure, industry criticism, and trusting your own vision 17:10: The identity shift every entrepreneur must make to become a true leader 22:12: The biggest lie ambitious agents tell themselves that keeps them stuck 27:52: Why success requires protecting your energy—not just managing your time 36:12: What success has actually cost Crystal over the years I help high performers get unstuck and out of their own way to unlock their potential.  Apply for Private 1:1 Coaching: If you're successful on paper but feel misaligned, overwhelmed, or stuck at your next level, private coaching may be the fastest path forward. Click here to apply to work with me. Follow me on Instagram: @thepaulsalter Watch on YouTube: @thepaulsalter Join me in the M19 Mastermind: Click here to apply. Tell them Paul sent you. More About Crystal Tran Born and raised in the Windy City, Crystal Tran earned her Bachelor of Arts in Business Management & Marketing from Northeastern Illinois University. A self-taught marketer, website designer, and app developer, Crystal is the creator of AgentDuty, a productivity tool designed to help real estate agents work smarter and streamline their day-to-day operations. She leads the Crystal Tran Team, a powerhouse group of 20+ top-producing agents and the #1 ranked team at @properties Christie's International Real Estate Gold Coast office for 2025 Sales. With over $350+ million sold, the team holds the #1 spot in buyer broker representation in Illinois and is recognized by RealTrends Verified as a top large team in the state by sides sold. As a Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) and Luxury Collection Specialist, Crystal pairs sharp market insight with mentorship, helping her team grow into confident, high-performing professionals. Learn more about Crystal and her team here. Connect with Crystal on Instagram here (@crystaltranteam). Connect with Crystal and her team on YouTube here (@crystaltranteam).

  3. Aug 10

    186. You Say Your Family Comes First. But Your Calendar Tells A Different Story…

    You say your marriage, your kids, and your health matter most—but would your calendar agree? In this episode, I explore the uncomfortable gap between the priorities we claim to have and the life our actions reveal we're actually prioritizing—and how that incongruency can quietly cost us the very things we're working so hard to provide for. In this episode, you'll learn: Why your actions reveal your priorities more accurately than your intentions How saying "I'm doing this for my family" can become a dangerous justification Why incongruency quietly erodes trust in your marriage—and in yourself How work can become a way to avoid guilt, resentment, loneliness, and disconnection Why your spouse and children often get the leftovers of your energy How the same pattern shows up in your health, friendships, and peace Why another productivity system won't solve an identity-level problem How to recognize different seasons of life without abandoning what matters most The 30-day exercise that exposes whether your life actually reflects your stated priorities You don't need perfect priorities. You need honest ones. If your calendar, attention, and energy tell a different story than the one you've been telling yourself, this episode will help you confront that gap—and begin making what matters most actually matter now. Listen to the full episode. Time Stamps: 00:00: You say your family comes first—but would your actions tell the same story? 5:41: The uncomfortable 30-day test that reveals what actually matters most to you 9:02: Why your spouse believes your calendar before they believe your promises 14:15: The painful moment I realized my wife was right about me 16:33: The cruel irony of working so hard to provide for the people who feel neglected by you 19:39: How breaking promises to yourself quietly destroys your self-trust 23:42: Why better time management won't fix your real priority problem I help founders and CEOs overcome the hidden psychological and emotional costs of success so they build a life that feels as successful as it looks. Apply for Private 1:1 Coaching: If you're successful on paper but feel misaligned, overwhelmed, or stuck at your next level, private coaching may be the fastest path forward. Click here to apply to work with me. Follow me on Instagram: @thepaulsalter Watch on YouTube: @thepaulsalter Join me in the M19 Mastermind: Click here to apply. Tell them Paul sent you.

  4. Aug 6

    185. He Built It, They Came…and It Still Wasn't Enough

    What if the biggest obstacle to your next level of success isn't your strategy—but your inability to let go? In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur and real estate leader Ben Lalez for an honest conversation about delegation, identity, enoughness, the loneliness of leadership, and why learning to stop chasing can be one of the hardest—and most important—skills a high performer ever develops. In this episode, you'll learn: Why strong businesses are built on strong foundations—not heroic leaders The emotional challenge of letting go of control as your business grows How coaching accelerated Ben's growth and saved him costly mistakes The hidden personal costs of relentless ambition Why delegation creates freedom instead of sacrificing performance The unexpected lessons that came from taking a month-long sabbatical How to balance contentment with continued ambition Why "enoughness" may be the greatest challenge successful entrepreneurs ever face If you've built a successful business but still struggle to slow down, trust others, or feel like you've finally arrived, this conversation will challenge the way you think about ambition, leadership, and what success is really supposed to feel like. Time Stamps: 00:00: The hidden foundation every entrepreneur overlooks 7:59: Why holding on too long can quietly destroy your business 10:15: The painful personal cost of building a successful company 17:17: The coaching investment that completely changed Ben's trajectory 22:53: What success was actually costing him during his busiest years 28:37: The surprising truth Ben discovered after taking a month off 35:28: The conversation every high performer needs to have about "enoughness" I help high performers get unstuck and out of their own way to unlock their potential.  Apply for Private 1:1 Coaching: If you're successful on paper but feel misaligned, overwhelmed, or stuck at your next level, private coaching may be the fastest path forward. Click here to apply to work with me. Follow me on Instagram: @thepaulsalter Watch on YouTube: @thepaulsalter Join me in the M19 Mastermind: Click here to apply. Tell them Paul sent you. More About Ben Lalez Ben started his real estate career flipping houses in Chicago's up-and-coming West Side neighborhoods in 2010. He has since taken his construction background and leveraged it to help people with all sorts of real estate needs. Ben owns and operates a property management company as well as a small general contracting company. With Ben, you are not only getting a knowledgeable and assertive partner in your real estate transaction but someone who understands the nuts and bolts of a property. Ben prides himself on understanding his clients' needs, wants, and aesthetics and works to ensure his clients find the right balance of all three. Ben has a strong desire to see his clients living in the home of their dreams. Equally, he wants to make sure that you own your home and not the other way around. He prides himself on working his hardest to ensure that whether you are buying, selling, renting, or investing that you understand how the transaction will affect you, your family, and your finances in the short and long term. Connect with Ben on Instagram here (@thebenlalezteam) Learn more about Ben by visiting his website here.

  5. Aug 3

    184. The Hidden Childhood Patterns Quietly Sabotaging Your Success

    What if the biggest obstacle to your happiness, fulfillment, and relationships isn't something happening today... but a pattern you learned decades ago? In this episode, I answer one of the most common questions I hear from clients: Why does my childhood matter?  We explore how your earliest survival strategies quietly shaped the way you lead, achieve, love, react, and define success—and why the very patterns that helped you build an extraordinary life may now be preventing you from fully enjoying it. In this episode, you'll learn: Why your childhood isn't about blame—it's about understanding your present How childhood adaptations become your adult operating system Why perfectionism, people-pleasing, overachievement, and hyper-independence are often survival strategies Why awareness alone rarely creates lasting change How your nervous system prioritizes familiarity over happiness The hidden cost of carrying childhood patterns into adulthood Why the same traits that built your success can eventually become your greatest limitation How memory reconsolidation and hypnosis help change patterns at their source If you've ever wondered why you keep repeating the same behaviors despite knowing better—or why success still hasn't brought the peace, presence, or fulfillment you expected—this episode will help you understand what's really driving those patterns and how to finally begin changing them. Listen now. Time Stamps: 00:00: The uncomfortable questions that expose whether your childhood is still running your life 6:45: Why your childhood matters far more than you think—and it's not about blame 12:02: The hidden survival strategies disguised as your personality 16:43: Why awareness alone will never change your deepest patterns 19:18: The cruel irony: the same childhood patterns that built your success are now causing your suffering 21:50: The "winter coat" analogy that perfectly explains why you're stuck 22:53: How hypnosis and memory reconsolidation help rewrite subconscious patterns at the source I help founders and CEOs overcome the hidden psychological and emotional costs of success so they build a life that feels as successful as it looks. Apply for Private 1:1 Coaching: If you're successful on paper but feel misaligned, overwhelmed, or stuck at your next level, private coaching may be the fastest path forward. Click here to apply to work with me. Follow me on Instagram: @thepaulsalter Watch on YouTube: @thepaulsalter Join me in the M19 Mastermind: Click here to apply. Tell them Paul sent you.

  6. Jul 30

    183. Highly Sought-After Executive Coach Reveals Why High-Achievers Keep Repeating the Same Self-Sabotaging Patterns

    What if your biggest obstacle isn't a lack of strategy, discipline, or work ethic... But an identity you've outgrown? In this episode, I sit down with executive coach, speaker, and author Tanya Oliver to explore the hidden emotional and identity-level patterns that keep ambitious people stuck—even when they're succeeding on paper. We discuss emotional intelligence, subconscious beliefs, self-sabotage, identity shifts, addiction, emotional avoidance, and why so many entrepreneurs, executives, and high achievers continue chasing external success while quietly struggling internally. In this episode, you'll learn: Why emotions are powerful guidance systems The difference between emotional availability and emotional intelligence How subconscious patterns influence behavior and decision-making Why many successful people are operating from outdated identities The hidden connection between addiction and attachment How self-betrayal quietly sabotages growth Why proximity and environment influence your future The role coaching plays in accelerating identity shifts If you've achieved success but still feel stuck, disconnected, emotionally exhausted, or trapped in the same recurring patterns, this conversation may help you understand why—and what to do next. Listen now. Time Stamps: 03:48: What actually happens when you keep ignoring your emotions year after year 6:34: The hidden chain reaction connecting emotions, decisions, and self-sabotage 10:54: Why some people become addicted to the very emotions holding them back 16:41: The silent struggle most successful people are hiding from everyone around them 17:42: Why high achievers are often operating from an outdated identity 29:50: The self-betrayal pattern that keeps ambitious people stuck for years 48:17: The simple question that can completely change the trajectory of your life I help high performers get unstuck and out of their own way to unlock their potential.  Apply for Private 1:1 Coaching: If you're successful on paper but feel misaligned, overwhelmed, or stuck at your next level, private coaching may be the fastest path forward. Click here to apply to work with me. Follow me on Instagram: @thepaulsalter Watch on YouTube: @thepaulsalter Join me in the M19 Mastermind: Click here to apply. Tell them Paul sent you. More About Tanya Oliver Tanya C. Oliver is an executive coach, business strategist, speaker, and founder of Ultimate Achievers Academy, where she helps CEOs, executives, and seven-figure entrepreneurs elevate their leadership, performance, and business growth by mastering the mindset behind sustainable success. Known for her ability to help high achievers uncover the subconscious beliefs, emotional patterns, and leadership blind spots that quietly limit their potential, Tanya's work goes far beyond traditional business coaching. She specializes in helping leaders develop greater self-awareness, strengthen decision-making, and align their actions with a vision that creates both professional achievement and personal fulfillment. Through her coaching, speaking, and training programs, Tanya empowers ambitious professionals to break through internal barriers, expand their leadership capacity, and create lasting success without sacrificing themselves in the process. Learn more about working with Tanya here.  Purchase her new book, "Building The New: A Year of Living Life on Purpose." Connect with Tanya on social media below: Instagram (@tanyacoliver) LinkedIn (@tanyacoliver)

  7. Jul 27

    182. What if My Biggest Regrets End Up Being the Decisions I'm Making Today…

    What if your greatest regrets aren't behind you—but are quietly being created by the decisions you're making today? In this episode, I challenge the way most high performers think about regret, revealing why your greatest regrets won't come from one bad decision, but from the small choices you justify every single day. In this episode, you'll learn: Why regret is created one small decision at a time The difference between regret of action and regret of inaction What the Top Five Regrets of the Dying teach entrepreneurs Jeff Bezos' Regret Minimization Framework Why every business decision is actually a life decision How to use regret as a guide instead of a burden Practical questions to make better long-term decisions How to build a future you'll be proud to look back on If you're building a successful business but worry about what it might be costing your health, marriage, family, or peace of mind, this episode will help you make the kind of decisions your future self will thank you for. Listen now. Time Stamps: 00:00: The simple question that could completely change the next 10 years of your life 5:35: Why regret isn't failure—it's one of your greatest teachers 7:37: The heartbreaking question a 14-year-old asked his father after seven years of disappointment 10:26: The type of regret that stays with people for the rest of their lives 15:10: The Jeff Bezos decision-making framework every entrepreneur should use 18:58: You're not making business decisions—you're making life decisions 20:39: The one parenting question that instantly changes your priorities I help founders and CEOs overcome the hidden psychological and emotional costs of success so they build a life that feels as successful as it looks. Apply for Private 1:1 Coaching: If you're successful on paper but feel misaligned, overwhelmed, or stuck at your next level, private coaching may be the fastest path forward. Click here to apply to work with me. Follow me on Instagram: @thepaulsalter Watch on YouTube: @thepaulsalter Join me in the M19 Mastermind: Click here to apply. Tell them Paul sent you.

  8. Jul 23

    181. 8-Figure Entrepreneur and Wealth Coach Explains Why Money Never Solves the Problem You Think It Will

    What if the success you've spent your entire life chasing can never give you what you're actually looking for? In this episode, I sit down with former Navy fighter pilot, 8-figure entrepreneur, investor, and wealth coach Mike Brown to discuss a problem affecting countless successful entrepreneurs, executives, and high performers: achieving everything you thought would make you happy—only to discover you still feel empty. Mike shares his journey from flying combat missions and building a wildly successful company to confronting the uncomfortable realization that money, achievement, and external validation weren't delivering the fulfillment he expected.  Together, we explore worthiness, identity, emotional acceptance, meditation, purpose, and why so many successful people feel trapped inside the very life they worked so hard to create. In this episode, you'll learn: Why success often fails to create fulfillment The hidden danger of attaching your self-worth to achievement What wealth actually means beyond money Why busyness is often a distraction from deeper emotional work The three core questions driving most human behavior How meditation and silence help uncover what's really missing Why contentment and ambition are not mutually exclusive How to stop living in "I'll be happy when..." mode If you've ever wondered why more money, more success, or another achievement still hasn't given you the peace you expected, this conversation may completely change how you define wealth, success, and fulfillment. Listen now. Time Stamps: 00:00: Why reaching the top of the mountain often feels emptier than expected 2:46: The awkward question that exposed why an 8-figure entrepreneur felt completely lost 7:26: He sold his company and thought he'd never be unhappy again—then reality hit 8:30: The uncomfortable question every entrepreneur avoids sitting alone with 15:04: The worthiness trap that's quietly driving your ambition 18:43: Will doing the inner work make you lose your edge? 24:33: The devastating loss that finally taught Mike what wealth really is I help high performers get unstuck and out of their own way to unlock their potential.  Apply for Private 1:1 Coaching: If you're successful on paper but feel misaligned, overwhelmed, or stuck at your next level, private coaching may be the fastest path forward. Click here to apply to work with me. Follow me on Instagram: @thepaulsalter Watch on YouTube: @thepaulsalter Join me in the M19 Mastermind: Click here to apply. Tell them Paul sent you. More About Mike Brown Mike Brown is an entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and wealth coach. Before founding and exiting an 8-figure oil and gas investment firm, Mike flew F/A-18 Super Hornets for the Navy, combining the tactical precision honed in the cockpit with real-world experience navigating complex financial systems.  Today he coaches entrepreneurs on bridging the gap between wealth and freedom, hosts the Money Stories and Inner Circle podcasts, and speaks on stages about money, sovereignty, and living richly in the present. He is also the author of the forthcoming book Be Rich Now, releasing August 2026. He lives with his wife, Claire, and their two children in the foothills of Morrison, CO.  You can learn more about Mike and his work here. Connect with Mike on social media below: Instagram (@mbrown.co) LinkedIn (/mikebrownactual) X (@mbrown_co)

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The Unstuck High Performer Podcast is for successful people who know they're capable of more but feel stuck underperforming relative to their potential. Hosted by high-performance hypnotherapist and mindset coach Paul Salter, this show helps CEOs, founders, executives, entrepreneurs, and ambitious professionals identify and eliminate the invisible resistance keeping them trapped in hesitation, overthinking, inconsistency, burnout, and quiet self-sabotage. If you know what to do but aren't doing it consistently, this show will help you get unstuck, out of your own way, and perform at the level you know you're capable of.

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