What if confidence and mental toughness were skills you could train—just like your body? In this conversation, Corey Corpodian shares how a life-altering melanoma diagnosis forced him to question the traditional blueprint for success—and led him to develop what he now calls emotional fitness. Corey breaks down how entrepreneurs and high achievers
We’re often told to stop overthinking — especially in high-pressure professional situations.But what if the problem isn’t the thinking itself?In this episode, I share a real leadership conversation that reframed “overthinking” as an unassessed signal rather than a flaw. When potential risks are ignored instead of examined, they don’t disappear
What makes a small business truly massive—withoutbecoming big? In this conversation, Chip Higgins, author of The BizzicsWay, breaks down how principles from physics can explain business success. Drawing on decades of experience in banking and advising entrepreneurs, Chip explores momentum as the real driver of growth, why mass has more to
Join Julianna Yau Yorgan and author-entrepreneur Hussein Hallak for a practical and deeply human conversation about time, energy, and the expectations we place on ourselves. They explore why productivity systems fail, how to work with your natural rhythms, and why leaders and entrepreneurs need to plan from reality—not perfection. A
If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or constantly spinning your wheels, this conversation breaks down what’s really going on beneath the surface — and how to get moving again. We explore why high achievers fall into loops of procrastination, overthinking, or “hamster-wheel” productivity, and share practical ways to restore clarity,
What does it mean to live — and lead — with purpose? In this episode, Bill Goodwin, speaker, leadership coach, and author of Priority Living: How to Make Your Life Count, joins Julianna Yau Yorgan to share practical insights from his 30+ years of leadership experience. Bill unpacks his seven pillars of
Two years, seventy episodes, and one unexpected journey.In this special bonus episode, Julianna shares how Daring to Succeed began, what she’s learned along the way, and the quiet power of staying consistent when the results aren’t yet visible.
Assertiveness doesn’t mean being aggressive.In this episode, Julianna Yau Yorgan and Patricia Ortega explore what healthy assertiveness looks like at work—and why it often feels uncomfortable for thoughtful professionals and leaders.They share practical language cues, mindset shifts, and real coaching stories that help you speak up, set boundaries, and create
Wall Street Journal and USA TODAY bestselling author Everett O’Keefe shares how publishing can transform your visibility and authority. We discuss why imperfect execution still works, how to repurpose existing content into a book, and why a book outlives every other marketing tool. If you’ve ever felt hidden in your
What happens when your boss doesn’t champion your growth? Julianna and Patricia break down how to spot the signs, clarify your expectations, and manage up. You’ll learn practical ways to make your wins visible, remove friction for leaders, and build the self-advocacy skills that keep your career moving forward—even without