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Dawn Ledet, The Self Trust Coach
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For entrepreneurs and leaders ready to grow their business, expand their impact, and build from overflow—not depletion. The Self Trust Solution Podcast features real conversations, tools and tips about the decisions, risks, and identity shifts behind sustainable growth. Season 3 shares powerful interviews, while Season 2 offers practical tools for clarity and follow-through. Start your next level with the Self-Trust Identity Map: theselftrustcoach.com/identity-map

  1. 5D AGO

    How Self-Trust Replaces Chaos: Calm, Emotionally Intelligent Leadership with Colleen Goepfert

    Read the full episode breakdown + show notes: https://www.theselftrustcoach.com/blog/calm-leadership-vs-chaosHigh-growth SaaS often feels like a race where the finish line keeps moving. But what happens when "hustle culture" starts costing you your clarity and your results?In this episode of The Self-Trust Solution, Dawn sits down with tech executive and creator of Build Without Chaos, Colleen Goepfert. Colleen opens up about the exact moment she realized she was shrinking her own voice to keep a dysfunctional room calm—and how she finally decided to stop "matching the dysfunction."🗺️ Know Who You Are Before the Chaos HitsColleen’s shift started with a choice: to lead from her own values rather than reacting to the room. If you’re feeling lost in the noise of your career, it’s time to find your baseline.Take the Identity Map: https://www.theselftrustcoach.com/identity-mapDiscover the core of who you are so you can lead with conviction, not chaos.In this episode, we dive into:✔️The Signs of Misalignment: Why constant motion doesn’t equal progress.✔️The "Transparency Over Spin" Strategy: How choosing honesty during a reorg built more momentum than any polished corporate deck ever could.✔️The Build Without Chaos Framework: A 3-step process to decode chaos, design calm, and build systems that actually scale.✔️The "Slow is Smooth" Myth: Why calm leadership isn't slow—it’s precise.⏳ Chapter Timestamps00:00 – The cost of high-growth chaos02:37 – Are you misaligned? The warning signs04:03 – The breaking point: Stopping the dysfunction06:42 – Leading from inner clarity vs. external pressure09:51 – "Dig at your feet": How to start small12:39 – Why Colleen walked away from roles that "looked great"20:16 – The power of the pause in big decision-making26:19 – Why calm leadership is actually more precise29:44 – Advice to my younger, burnt-out self32:00 – Where to find Colleen Goepfert🔗 Connect with ColleenPodcast: Build Without Chaos https://open.spotify.com/show/6AllE2vYuBYk7ErwtQ7ISwWebsite: https://www.buildwithoutchaos.com/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/colleengoepfertInstagram: @buildwithoutchaos Ready to build your own self-trust? Subscribe for more interviews on leading with clarity and conviction.

    34 min

  2. MAR 25

    Choosing Alignment Over Approval Alexis’s Self-Trust Story

    What does it take to trust yourself when you’re leaving a corporate career and building something new?In this Season 3 episode of The Self Trust Solution Podcast, Dawn Ledet sits down with Alexis Quintal, entrepreneur and branding expert, to talk about the role self-trust plays in entrepreneurship — especially during uncertainty, slower seasons, and moments that test your confidence.Alexis shares her journey from the corporate world into entrepreneurship, reflecting on the mindset shifts that helped her rebuild confidence, lead with integrity, and choose alignment over approval in both client relationships and business decisions.In this episode, we explore: Trusting yourself during career transitionsNavigating challenges and slower seasons without self-abandonmentBuilding teams from clarity and valuesWhy alignment matters more than external validationOwning your voice and showing up with confidenceThis conversation is for entrepreneurs and leaders who are learning how to trust themselves when the path isn’t obvious — and who want to build businesses rooted in clarity, consistency, and self-trust.⏱️ Episode Chapters00:00 – Introduction and welcome00:08 – Alexis’s journey into entrepreneurship01:11 – The importance of self-trust04:11 – Navigating challenges and slow seasons11:07 – Building a strong team15:31 – Client alignment and values18:08 – Owning your voice21:20 – Advice for entrepreneurs24:35 – Alexis’s work and how to connect🔗 Resources & Next Steps✨ Learn more about Alexis and her workGet Your Personal Brand Score: https://rosarium.work/raiseWebsite: www.alexisquintal.comConnect on IG: @alexis.rose.quintal✨ Explore your own self-trust journey:Start with the Self-Trust Identity Map👉 https://www.theselftrustcoach.com/identity-map📩 Have a self-trust story to share?👉 https://www.theselftrustcoach.com/yourstory⭐ Subscribe and leave a review if this episode resonates — it helps more people find these conversations.

    27 min

  3. MAR 18

    After Mastery Comes Trusting Yourself Again Sarah’s Self-Trust Story

    What happens when you’ve mastered your field — and still feel called toward something new? In this Season 3 episode of The Self Trust Solution Podcast, Dawn Ledet sits down with Sarah Guilliot, a longtime UX design leader whose career includes more than 20 years of shaping user experiences for global brands.Sarah reflects on her professional journey, the identity that forms around expertise, and what it takes to trust yourself when you’re stepping into a new chapter without a clearly defined next role. This is a conversation about evolution, curiosity, and listening inward when the old path no longer fits.In this episode, we explore: What it means to outgrow a role you’re good atNavigating transition after long-term successIdentity shifts that come with professional changeTrusting yourself without a fixed planAllowing curiosity to guide what’s nextThis episode is for anyone who has built something meaningful — and is now standing at the edge of reinvention, wondering how to move forward without abandoning who they’ve been. ⏱️ Episode Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:06 Sarah's Career Journey and Self-Trust Beginnings 02:40 The Shift to Copywriting 04:18 Embracing Self-Trust in Business 07:45 Returning to Design with a New Perspective 13:42 Practical Advice on Self-Trust and Experimentation 18:07 Sarah's Current Work and How to Connect 19:54 Conclusion and Listener Engagement 🔗 Resources & Next Steps Check out Sarah's special offer for you dear The Self Trust Solution podcast listener: https://www.sarahdesign.com/self-trust ✨ Learn more about Sarah and her work Website: https://www.sarahdesign.com/ Connect on IG: https://www.instagram.com/sarahdesignagency ✨ Explore your own self-trust journey: Start with the Self-Trust Identity Map👉 https://www.theselftrustcoach.com/identity-map 📩 Have a self-trust story to share?👉 https://www.theselftrustcoach.com/yourstory ⭐ Subscribe and leave a review if this episode resonates — it helps more people find these conversations.

    20 min

  4. MAR 11

    From TV Production to a New Industry: Shari Cedar on Self-Trust and Reinvention

    What happens when the career you built no longer aligns with who you’re becoming?In this Season 3 episode of The Self Trust Solution Podcast, Dawn Ledet sits down with Shari Cedar, who shares her journey from executive television production to co-owning and leading one of Florida’s top commercial cleaning companies.Shari opens up about the pivotal moments that led her to step into a completely different industry — not with certainty, but with self-trust. She reflects on navigating change, facing failure honestly, and learning how to lead with confidence, values, and adaptability as her role evolved.In this conversation, we explore: What it looks like to trust yourself during a major career transitionLetting go of identity tied to past successLeading through uncertainty and growthUsing self-trust as a decision-making compassWhy values and instincts matter more than a “perfect plan”This episode is for anyone standing at a crossroads — questioning a career path, navigating change, or learning how to trust themselves through growth and reinvention.⏱️ Episode Chapters00:00 – Introduction & welcome00:09 – From TV production to commercial cleaning01:11 – The decision to transition03:10 – Leadership and identity before the leap08:08 – Building confidence through setbacks14:04 – Self-trust in business and leadership22:42 – Advice for navigating change27:10 – Final reflections🔗 Resources & Next Steps✨ Learn more about Shari and her workWebsite: http://www.akbuildingservices.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharisolomoncedar/✨ Explore your own self-trust journey:Start with the Self-Trust Identity Map👉 https://www.theselftrustcoach.com/identity-map📩 Have a self-trust story to share?👉 https://www.theselftrustcoach.com/yourstory⭐ Subscribe and leave a review if this episode resonates — it helps more people find these conversations.

    28 min

  5. MAR 4

    Walking Away to Grow: Self-Trust, Values & Building a Business That Lasts (with Paige Arnof-Fenn)

    What happens when you trust yourself enough to walk away — even when the stakes are high? In this Season 3 episode of The Self Trust Solution Podcast, Dawn Ledet sits down with Paige Arnof-Fenn, founder and CEO of Mavens & Moguls, to explore how self-trust becomes a long-term business strategy — not just a mindset.Paige shares her 24-year journey of building a global marketing firm, including the pivotal moment when she chose to walk away from a six-figure client because the relationship no longer aligned with her values. That decision — rooted in self-trust rather than fear — reshaped her leadership, strengthened her culture, and ultimately attracted better clients.An “accidental entrepreneur” after 9/11, Paige reflects on how trusting her instincts, honoring core values, and learning from experience helped her build a business that is both successful and sustainable.This conversation is a powerful reminder that self-trust isn’t reckless — it’s discerning. And when leaders trust themselves, everything from client relationships to company culture improves.In this episode, we explore: Becoming an “accidental entrepreneur” and building from uncertaintyThe moment Paige trusted herself enough to fire a major clientHow values-driven decisions strengthen leadership and cultureWhy walking away can be a growth strategyLearning from experience instead of chasing perfectionHow self-trust attracts better clients and opportunitiesIf you’re navigating tough decisions, reevaluating client relationships, or building a business that needs to align more deeply with who you are, this episode offers clarity, courage, and real-world wisdom.⏱️ Episode Chapters00:00 – Introducing Paige Arnof-Fenn01:12 – The early days of Mavens & Moguls04:25 – Facing challenges and firing a major client18:26 – Learning, growth, and leadership evolution34:55 – Building a values-driven business & final reflections🔗 Resources & Next Steps✨ Learn more about Paige and her workWebsite: https://mavensandmoguls.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paigearnoffenn/✨ Explore the Self-Trust Identity MapA gentle, three-minute reflection to help you understand where you are in your becoming — and what your next level is asking of you:👉 https://www.theselftrustcoach.com/identity-map✨ Learn more about ClaimedDawn’s private coaching experience for entrepreneurs and leaders ready to trust themselves fully and lead from alignment:👉 https://www.theselftrustcoach.com/claimed📩 Have a self-trust story of your own or a question for the show?Email us at admin@theselftrustcoach.comor share your story here:👉 https://www.theselftrustcoach.com/yourstory⭐ If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share — it helps more people find conversations like this.🎥 Prefer to watch this conversation?The full video version of this episode is available on YouTube, where you can see the moments, expressions, and pauses that make this story even more powerful. 👉 Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSelfTrustSolution

    37 min

  6. FEB 25

    Self-Trust Under Pressure: Leadership, Responsibility & Helping Families in Crisis (with Mark Astor)

    What does self-trust look like when the stakes are high — and the decisions really matter? In this Season 3 episode of The Self Trust Solution Podcast, Dawn Ledet sits down with Mark Astor, an attorney whose career has spanned state prosecution, complex felony cases, and the founding of multiple law firms dedicated to helping families in crisis. Mark shares his journey from the state attorney’s office to building mission-driven practices that support families navigating substance use and mental health challenges. Along the way, self-trust wasn’t about confidence or certainty — it was about responsibility, reflection, and learning from decisions that didn’t go as planned. This conversation explores how leadership is shaped through lived experience, how mistakes become teachers, and how clarity emerges when service replaces self-protection. In this episode, we explore: How self-trust is built through responsibility, not perfectionLeadership lessons forged under pressureLearning from mistakes without being defined by themMaking decisions when clarity isn’t guaranteedBuilding a career and life rooted in integrity and impactSupporting families through mental health and substance use crisesIf you’re navigating high-stakes decisions, redefining your leadership, or learning to trust yourself after hard-earned lessons, this episode offers grounded perspective and real-world insight. ⏱️ Episode Chapters00:00 – Introduction & context01:00 – Mark’s path into law and leadership05:00 – Early career challenges and decision-making10:30 – Lessons learned through pressure and responsibility18:00 – Shifting toward service and impact25:00 – Building firms to support families in crisis32:00 – Self-trust, leadership, and reflection38:00 – Closing thoughts & next steps 🔗 Resources & Next Steps✨ Learn more about Mark and his workWebsite: https://mentalhealthaddictionlawfirm.comYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@astorsimovitchlaw ✨ Explore the Self-Trust Identity MapA gentle, three-minute reflection to help you understand where you are in your becoming — and what your next level is asking of you:👉 https://www.theselftrustcoach.com/identity-map ✨ Learn more about ClaimedDawn’s private coaching experience for entrepreneurs and leaders ready to trust themselves fully and lead from alignment:👉 https://www.theselftrustcoach.com/claimed 📩 Have a self-trust story of your own or a question for the show?Email us at admin@theselftrustcoach.comor share your story here:👉 https://www.theselftrustcoach.com/yourstory ⭐ If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share — it helps more people find conversations like this.

    44 min

  7. FEB 18

    Ethical Entrepreneurship & Self-Trust: Building a Business That Honors Your Capacity

    What if building a successful business didn’t require sacrificing your health, values, or capacity? In this Season 3 episode of The Self Trust Solution Podcast, Dawn Ledet sits down with Marissa Guthrie, a business coach whose journey is a powerful example of what happens when self-trust becomes the foundation of how you work and lead. Marissa shares how years of operating under traditional business pressure led to chronic health issues that forced her to pause and re-evaluate everything. That disruption became a turning point — inviting her to rebuild her business around intuition, ethical decision-making, and self-care rather than fear or hustle. In this conversation, we explore how self-trust can guide more aligned pricing, sustainable growth, and a way of working that honors your real capacity — not an imagined one. Marissa also shares how shifting from fear to curiosity allowed her to work fewer hours while earning more, without abandoning her values. This episode is an invitation to question the rules you’ve inherited and listen more closely to what your body, intuition, and inner authority are already telling you. In this episode, we explore: What happens when success comes at the cost of your healthRebuilding a business through intuition and self-trustEthical pricing and aligned decision-makingCreating sustainability without burnout or overworkShifting from fear-driven strategy to curiosity-led growthHonoring your capacity as a leadership skillIf you’re feeling stretched thin, questioning your current business model, or sensing there’s a more ethical and sustainable way to work, this conversation offers clarity, permission, and a grounded path forward. ⏱️ Episode Chapters00:00 – Introduction & guest welcome00:16 – Marissa’s journey into self-trust01:30 – Life and business before the diagnosis05:12 – The turning point and need for change08:17 – Facing illness and choosing self-trust19:00 – Rebuilding with intuition and support24:19 – Creating a sustainable, aligned business36:27 – Final reflections & resources 🔗 Resources & Next Steps ✨ Learn more about Marissa Guthrie and her workWebsite: https://marisaguthriecoaching.co.uk/The Reluctant Capitalist Substack: https://marisaguthrie.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chipsFree Masterclass: Ethical, Fair & Fearless Pricing- https://marisaguthriecoaching.co.uk/free-masterclass-ethical-fair-fearless-pricing ✨ Explore the Self-Trust Identity MapA gentle, three-minute reflection to help you understand where you are in your becoming — and what your next level is asking of you:👉 https://www.theselftrustcoach.com/identity-map ✨ Learn more about ClaimedDawn’s private coaching experience for entrepreneurs and leaders ready to trust themselves fully and lead from alignment:👉 https://www.theselftrustcoach.com/claimed 📩 Have a self-trust story of your own or a question for the show?Email us at admin@theselftrustcoach.comor share your story here:👉 https://www.theselftrustcoach.com/yourstory ⭐ If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share — it helps more people find conversations like this.

    40 min
  8. Trusting Curiosity: How Asking Better Questions Changes Everything (with Joe Lalley)

    FEB 11

    Trusting Curiosity: How Asking Better Questions Changes Everything (with Joe Lalley)

    What if curiosity — not certainty — is what builds self-trust? In this Season 3 episode of The Self Trust Solution Podcast, Dawn Ledet sits down with Joe Lalley, a writer, speaker, and innovation leader whose work centers on helping individuals and organizations think differently by asking better questions. Joe shares his journey from a corporate career filled with self-doubt and expectations to building a business rooted in curiosity, creativity, and trust. Along the way, self-trust wasn’t about having a perfect plan — it was about listening to the questions that wouldn’t go away and allowing them to guide his next moves. We talk about what it really takes to question the status quo, how curiosity can become a practical leadership skill, and what Joe learned about himself while writing his book, Question to Learn. This conversation is an invitation to loosen your grip on certainty and reconnect with the part of you that already knows how to learn, adapt, and evolve. In this episode, we explore: How curiosity builds self-trust when clarity feels out of reachNavigating self-doubt inside corporate environmentsWhat it means to question the status quo — without burning everything downThe internal work required to leap into entrepreneurshipWriting a book as a self-trust practicePractical ways leaders can use curiosity to create meaningful changeWhether you’re considering a bold move, questioning how you’ve been operating, or simply sensing there’s a more aligned way to lead and work, this episode offers grounded insight and permission to trust the questions you’re already asking.⏱️ Episode Chapters00:00 – Introduction to Joe Lalley01:21 – Joe’s current work and passion for curiosity02:52 – Corporate life, self-doubt, and internal friction05:14 – Moments of realization and change10:40 – The leap into entrepreneurship14:13 – Writing the book: fears, resistance, and growth18:51 – The impact of the book and what’s next21:42 – Practical advice on self-trust and curiosity32:14 – Final reflections 🔗 Resources & Next Steps ✨ Learn more about Joe Lalley & his workhttps://www.joelalley.com/ ✨ Question to Learn: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Career, Team, and Organizationhttps://a.co/d/a9TdnyL ✨ Explore the Self-Trust Identity MapA gentle, three-minute reflection to help you understand where you are in your becoming — and what your next level is asking of you:👉 https://www.theselftrustcoach.com/identity-map ✨ Learn more about ClaimedDawn’s private coaching experience for entrepreneurs and leaders ready to trust themselves fully and lead from alignment:👉 https://www.theselftrustcoach.com/claimed 📩 Have a self-trust story of your own or a question for the show?Email us at admin@theselftrustcoach.comor share your story here:👉 https://www.theselftrustcoach.com/yourstory ⭐ If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share — it helps more people find conversations like this.

    33 min
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For entrepreneurs and leaders ready to grow their business, expand their impact, and build from overflow—not depletion. The Self Trust Solution Podcast features real conversations, tools and tips about the decisions, risks, and identity shifts behind sustainable growth. Season 3 shares powerful interviews, while Season 2 offers practical tools for clarity and follow-through. Start your next level with the Self-Trust Identity Map: theselftrustcoach.com/identity-map

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