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Most leadership training skips this part. Dysregulated people get dysregulated results. Regulated people get radiant lives. I'm Becca Powers—strategic sales leader, nervous system leadership expert, and USA TODAY bestselling author. The emPOWERed Half Hour is the leadership conversation I needed while leading high-performance teams, raising 4 kids, and meeting impossible expectations. On the outside, I was crushing it. On the inside, I was crumbling. What You'll Learn: This podcast explores what happens when life and leadership collide, and powering through stops working. Through the lens of nervous system science and trauma-informed leadership, we tackle the hard stuff: * Why high performers micromanage when they want to empower * How constant pressure creates reactive leadership and burnout * What sustainable high performance actually requires * How to regulate your nervous system under pressure * Building teams that perform without burning out What to Expect: Solo episodes and conversations with leaders, experts, and authors bringing real insight and hard-earned wisdom. No generic advice. Real talk, practical strategies, and ideas that actually empower you to lead differently. This Show Is For: Leaders, executives, individual contributors, and business owners who care about results AND people. If you want leadership conversations that change how you lead and live, you're in the right place. Take the Leadership Persona Quiz: https://beccapowers.com/takequiz

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June 16, 2026Episode 10929 min

The Breakdown Before The Breakthrough

Send us Fan MailThis conversation is about the unraveling that happens before real growth and learning who you are beyond performance, productivity, and external success.In this episode we explore:Why the skills that make you good at your career don’t automatically make you good at business ownershipThe hidden cost of building your business around tactics instead of foundationsWhy entrepreneurship humbles even the most successful high performersQuotes from this episode:“The best decision that I ever made in my entire life was when I made the decision to truly surrender and loosen my death grip on the how.” – Ryan Lang “The skills that make you good at what you do are not the same skills that make you good as a business owner.” – Ryan Lang “The most successful people that I have ever known are constantly seeking the next level of themselves.” – Ryan Lang “There’s always a next level available to us that we should be striving for.” – Becca Powers “When we hit a certain level and we’re not growing, all of a sudden your fulfillment tanks.” – Becca PowersConnect with Ryan:Website: http://www.empirepartners.ioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/realryanlang/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryan.lang.984LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-lang-b46a545b/ Mentioned on the episode:Empire Partners QuizConnect with Becca:Website: https://www.beccapowers.comInstagram: @beccapowers1313LinkedIn: Becca PowersFacebook: Becca PowersJoin the community:The Dragonfly Effect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1C4z83krsn/Get the book:A Return to Radiance: https://www.beccapowers.com/a-return-to-radianceBook Becca to speak: https://www.beccapowers.com/keynotesFree resource:The High Performer's Path eBook:https://www.beccapowers.com/🌟 Did you love this episode of The emPOWERed Half Hour Podcast? Sharing your thoughts can make a big impact!💬 Leaving a review is simple:Visit this link.Scroll down to the "Ratings & Reviews" section.Tap "Write a Review" to share your thoughts and let others know what you loved about the show.Thank you for being part of our community!...

June 2, 2026Episode 10830 min

When Life Takes Away Who You Were

Send us Fan MailThis conversation goes into the cost of suppressing pain, living in survival mode, and the difficult but powerful process of rebuilding yourself from the inside out. In this episode we explore:What happens when your entire identity is built around achievement and serviceWhy emotional pain eventually manifests physically in the bodyThe hidden cost of constantly trying to prove you are “strong enough”How compartmentalizing emotions can quietly push high performers toward burnoutWhy asking yourself “why” five times helps uncover the real root of your emotionsThe difference between healthy growth and pushing yourself until you breakHow athletes and high achievers tie their worth to performance from a young ageQuotes from this episode:“We don't grow when we're comfortable.” – Amber Houghton“Who are you if you're not a mom? Who are you if you're not a chief or an airman? Who are you if you're not a CEO?” – Amber Houghton“There is a very fine line between pushing yourself enough to grow and be uncomfortable, to pushing yourself to where you're broken.” – Amber Houghton “Each time I come out the other side, I am so much more aware of life and its preciousness, capabilities, and potentials.” – Becca Powers“When we don't listen to our bodies' red flags, we push past them and everything gets impacted.” – Becca PowersConnect with Amber:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amber.houghton.94/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Amber.Leigh.Houghton/ and https://www.facebook.com/ElitePerformanceStrategiesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberhoughton/Connect with Becca:Website: https://www.beccapowers.comInstagram: @beccapowers1313LinkedIn: Becca PowersFacebook: Becca PowersJoin the community:The Dragonfly Effect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1C4z83krsn/Get the book:A Return to Radiance: https://www.beccapowers.com/a-return-to-radianceBook Becca to speak: https://www.beccapowers.com/keynotesFree resource:The High Performer's Path eBook:https://www.beccapowers.com/🌟 Did you love this episode of The emPOWERed Half Hour Podcast? Sharing your thoughts can make a big impact!💬 Leaving a review is simple:Visit this link.Scroll down to the "Ratings & Reviews" section.Tap "Write a Review" to share your thoughts and let others know what you loved about the show.Thank you for being part of our community!...

May 19, 2026Episode 10730 min

From Burnout to Breakthrough

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The EmPOWERed Half Hour, I sit down with shamanic healer, spiritual teacher, and retreat facilitator Meghan Gilroy.In this episode we explore:Why success on paper can still feel emptyHow disconnection shows up in high achieving womenThe truth about people pleasing and self abandonmentWhat a dark night of the soul really meansHow to move through seasons of breakdown and transformationWhy you cannot recreate your life using the same toolsQuotes from this episode:“I was focused on teaching other people how to run retreats and doing business coaching, and I was hiding that shamanic part of me in the background.” – Meghan Gilroy“You can’t recreate your life using the same tools that you used to create it the first time.” – Meghan Gilroy“The most powerful woman is a relaxed woman.” – Meghan Gilroy“When work is severely out of alignment, life will happen.” – Becca Powers “You can almost see it in your hand what you’re supposed to do.” – Becca PowersConnect with Meghan:Website: www.meghangilroy.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meghangilroy/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meghan.gilroy.1Mentioned on the episode:The Four Agreements by Don Miguel RuizExpress Your Intention to Join Meghan for the November 2026 Retreat to EgyptConnect with Becca:Website: https://www.beccapowers.comInstagram: @beccapowers1313LinkedIn: Becca PowersFacebook: Becca PowersJoin the community:The Dragonfly Effect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1C4z83krsn/Get the book:A Return to Radiance: https://www.beccapowers.com/a-return-to-radianceBook Becca to speak: https://www.beccapowers.com/keynotesFree resource:The High Performer's Path eBook:https://www.beccapowers.com/🌟 Did you love this episode of The emPOWERed Half Hour Podcast? Sharing your thoughts can make a big impact!💬 Leaving a review is simple:Visit this link.Scroll down to the "Ratings & Reviews" section.Tap "Write a Review" to share your thoughts and let others know what you loved about the show.Thank you for being part of our community!...

May 5, 2026Episode 10631 min

Where Science, Spirit, and Self-Trust Come Together

Send us Fan MailIn this Mother’s Day episode, I’m sitting down with Ariane de Bonvoisin, the author of Spirit Mama.In this episode:Why asking “why” can keep you stuck in sufferingHow grief actually moves through the body and why that mattersThe connection between self love and your ability to createHow shame, guilt, and unforgiveness block your energyWhy motherhood is an energy and not just a roleThe truth about being “Superwoman” and why it does not serve youHow to reconnect with your body, your truth, and your creative powerThe shift from control to surrender and what opens up when you do Quotes from this episode:“Grief is an emotion. Emotion is energy in motion.”- Ariane de Bonvoisin“You can’t have love for a child and no self-love for yourself.” - Ariane de Bonvoisin“It’s not even a cleanup job, it’s just a love job.” - Ariane de Bonvoisin“I think it’s an epidemic of disconnection that’s happening right now.” - Becca Powers“My kids want from me is my presence. It is a spiritual gift to give to your children.” – Becca PowersConnect with Ariane:Website:https://spiritmamabook.comhttps://www.arianedebonvoisin.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/spiritmamaofficial/https://www.instagram.com/arianedebonvoisin/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Ariane-de-Bonvoisin/100063747638605/#LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianed1/Mentioned on the episode:Spirit Mama Book by Ariane de Bonvoisin Connect with Becca:Website: https://www.beccapowers.comInstagram: @beccapowers1313LinkedIn: Becca PowersFacebook: Becca PowersJoin the community:The Dragonfly Effect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1C4z83krsn/Get the book:A Return to Radiance: https://www.beccapowers.com/a-return-to-radianceBook Becca to speak: https://www.beccapowers.com/keynotesFree resource:The High Performer's Path eBook:https://www.beccapowers.com/🌟 Did you love this episode of The emPOWERed Half Hour Podcast? Sharing your thoughts can make a big impact!💬 Leaving a review is simple:Visit this link.Scroll down to the "Ratings & Reviews" section.Tap "Write a Review" to share your thoughts and let others know what you loved about the show.Thank you for being part of our community!...

April 21, 2026Episode 10529 min

Show Up. Be Real. Build Better Relationships.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The EmPOWERed Half Hour, Becca sits down with relationship expert, speaker, and author of The Relationship Advantage, Barb Betts.In this episode:What real connection actually requires (and what most people miss)The difference between being visible and truly being presentHow to be vulnerable without oversharingWhy relatability is the missing piece in most relationshipsHow confidence impacts the depth of your connectionsWhy performing and people-pleasing create shallow relationshipsThe simple daily habit that can transform your relationshipsQuotes from this episode:“Connection isn’t built through perfection. It’s built through presence.” – Barb Betts“If you’re not being real, your relationships won’t feel real.” – Barb Betts“You don’t need more contacts. You need more connection.” – Becca Powers“Every opportunity in your life is tied to a relationship.” – Barb Betts“Stop performing for connection and start showing up as yourself.” – Becca PowersConnect with Barb:WebsiteInstagramFacebookLinkedInMentioned on the episode:The Relationship Advantage bookConnect with Becca:Website: https://www.beccapowers.comInstagram: @beccapowers1313LinkedIn: Becca PowersFacebook: Becca PowersJoin the community:The Dragonfly Effect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1C4z83krsn/Get the book:A Return to Radiance: https://www.beccapowers.com/a-return-to-radianceBook Becca to speak: https://www.beccapowers.com/keynotesFree resource:The High Performer's Path eBook:https://www.beccapowers.com/🌟 Did you love this episode of The emPOWERed Half Hour Podcast? Sharing your thoughts can make a big impact!💬 Leaving a review is simple:Visit this link.Scroll down to the "Ratings & Reviews" section.Tap "Write a Review" to share your thoughts and let others know what you loved about the show.Thank you for being part of our community!...

April 7, 2026Episode 10430 min

From a Padlocked Door to Oprah's Favorite Things

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The EmPOWERed Half Hour, Becca sits down with Lia Valencia Key, founder of Valencia Key Jewelry, whose life began in circumstances most people would have accepted as permanent. Generational poverty. Homelessness. Instability that could have easily defined her path.In this episode:How to turn early struggles into lessons for lifeWhy choosing your own path can transform how you approach challengesThe role of faith in yourself alongside faith in a higher powerHow speaking your goals out loud can open opportunitiesWhy small, consistent actions—millimeter steps—make a differenceHow intentional words can shape your perspective and daily choicesQuotes from this episode:“Your predicament doesn’t determine your destiny.” – Lia Valencia Key“All things are possible. Lead with light.” – Lia Valencia Key “Faith plus belief equals millimeter actions that lead you all the way to all of your dreams.” – Lia Valencia Key“You can call on God, but you need to have that amount of faith in yourself. You never know when you’re gonna need it.” – Becca Powers“The biggest misstep we can make is lying to ourselves.” – Becca PowersConnect with Lia:Website: http://www.valenciakey.comInstagram: @liavalenciakeyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/valenciakey/Connect with Becca:Website: https://www.beccapowers.comInstagram: @beccapowers1313LinkedIn: Becca PowersFacebook: Becca PowersJoin the community:The Dragonfly Effect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1C4z83krsn/Get the book:A Return to Radiance: https://www.beccapowers.com/a-return-to-radianceBook Becca to speak: https://www.beccapowers.com/keynotesFree resource:The High Performer's Path eBook:https://www.beccapowers.com/🌟 Did you love this episode of The emPOWERed Half Hour Podcast? Sharing your thoughts can make a big impact!💬 Leaving a review is simple:Visit this link.Scroll down to the "Ratings & Reviews" section.Tap "Write a Review" to share your thoughts and let others know what you loved about the show.Thank you for being part of our community!...

March 24, 2026Episode 10328 min

The Life You're Not Letting Yourself Try

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The emPOWERed Half Hour, Becca sits down with Sue Willoughby, a no-BS life coach and certified Equus Coach® who helps women over 40 stop white-knuckling life and start actually living it. Sue grew up with an alcoholic parent, came out at 17, spent years winging it through reinvention after reinvention — roller derby referee, real estate agent, corporate trainer for an aerospace company she grew to hate, skydiver — and eventually found her way back to the one thing that always grounded her: horses.In this episode:Why horses cut through the stories we tell ourselves faster than most therapists canWhat "following the breadcrumbs" looks like when you have no clear destinationThe difference between trying something on and committing to it foreverHow podcasting became an unexpected doorway — and what it openedThe Michael Singer reframe that shifted how Sue approaches fearWhat's waiting on the other side of the question you're not asking yourselfQuotes from this episode:"It's okay to put on your beginner glasses and be a beginner." – Sue Willoughby"Ask yourself, what's the best that could happen from this moment or challenge, and how can I move toward that?" – Sue Willoughby"If you're open to it, the universe will lead you where you need to be." – Sue Willoughby"I think we, by nature, go to worst case." – Becca Powers"When you follow the breadcrumbs, opportunities open that you didn't even know existed." – Becca PowersConnect with Sue:Website: WilloughbyCoaching.comInstagram: @SueWilloughbyFree podcast mini-series: Podcasting for Real Estate Pros (Apple and all major platforms)Book a 30-min Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/willoughbycoaching/coaching-consultConnect with Becca:Website: https://www.beccapowers.comInstagram: @beccapowers1313LinkedIn: Becca PowersFacebook: Becca PowersJoin the community:The Dragonfly Effect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1C4z83krsn/Get the book:A Return to Radiance: https://www.beccapowers.com/a-return-to-radianceBook Becca to speak: https://www.beccapowers.com/keynotesFree resource:The High Performer's Path eBook:https://www.beccapowers.com/🌟 Did you love this episode of The emPOWERed Half Hour Podcast? Sharing your thoughts can make a big impact!💬 Leaving a review is simple:Visit this link.Scroll down to the "Ratings & Reviews" section.Tap "Write a Review" to share your thoughts and let others know what you loved about the show.Thank you for being part of our community!...

March 10, 2026Episode 10228 min

Your Kid Feels Everything You're Carrying

Send us Fan MailYour kid feels everything you're carrying. The stress. The exhaustion. The guilt. Even when you think you're hiding it.In this episode of The emPOWERed Half Hour, Becca talks with Michelle Choairy, special education advocate and mom of a complex kid. Michelle's son was born premature, didn't speak his first word until three and a half, and has a genetic disorder so rare he's the only one in the world with his specific variant.In this episode:Why so many moms don't even know what they need anymoreHow advocacy starts with understanding yourself, not just navigating systemsWhy exhaustion is a call for care, not a sign of failureAbout Michelle ChoairyMichelle Choairy is a special education advocate and founder of Collective Wisdom for Complex Kids. After years of advocating for her own son, she now helps other families navigate the systems, find their village, and remember that they matter too.Connect with Michelle: Facebook Group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/wisdom4complexkids/Connect with Becca:Website: https://www.beccapowers.comInstagram: @beccapowers1313LinkedIn: Becca PowersFacebook: Becca PowersJoin the community:The Dragonfly Effect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1C4z83krsn/Get the book:A Return to Radiance: https://www.beccapowers.com/a-return-to-radianceBook Becca to speak: https://www.beccapowers.com/keynotesFree resource:The High Performer's Path eBook:https://www.beccapowers.com/🌟 Did you love this episode of The emPOWERed Half Hour Podcast? Sharing your thoughts can make a big impact!💬 Leaving a review is simple:Visit this link.Scroll down to the "Ratings & Reviews" section.Tap "Write a Review" to share your thoughts and let others know what you loved about the show.Thank you for being part of our community!...

February 24, 2026Episode 10127 min

From Nine to Thrive: Empowering Moms to Step Into Courage and Create Freedom

Send us Fan Mail“Mama, why do you have to work?”In this inspiring episode of The EmPOWERed Half Hour, Becca Powers sits down with serial entrepreneur, certified high performance coach, and mom of two, Shilpi Zalani. Shilpi shares her personal journey from a dependent visa, corporate life, and motherhood struggles to building multiple six-figure businesses that created freedom, alignment, and fulfillment.Key Moments You Won't Want to Miss:The mindset first principle: 80% mindset, 20% strategy—why clarity and courage matter more than immediately jumping into business tactics.How to honor family while pursuing personal growth and career fulfillment.How kids observe courage and action, learning to embrace their own ambitions without guilt.Connect with Becca:Website: https://www.beccapowers.comInstagram: @beccapowers1313LinkedIn: Becca PowersFacebook: Becca PowersJoin the community:The Dragonfly Effect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1C4z83krsn/Get the book:A Return to Radiance: https://www.beccapowers.com/a-return-to-radianceBook Becca to speak: https://www.beccapowers.com/keynotesFree resource:The High Performer's Path eBook:https://www.beccapowers.com/🌟 Did you love this episode of The emPOWERed Half Hour Podcast? Sharing your thoughts can make a big impact!💬 Leaving a review is simple:Visit this link.Scroll down to the "Ratings & Reviews" section.Tap "Write a Review" to share your thoughts and let others know what you loved about the show.Thank you for being part of our community!...

February 10, 2026Episode 10027 min

The Cost of Powering Through

Send us Fan MailIn this milestone episode of The EmPOWERed Half Hour, Becca Powers is joined by Lynae Looney, Co-Founder and CXO of Powers Peak Potential to unpack one of the most important leadership conversations yet: why state always comes before strategy.This episode explores why even the best leadership strategies fail when nervous systems are dysregulated. Becca and Lynae unpack how powering through leads to burnout, how stress shows up in the body, and why regulation and emotional safety are essential for sustainable leadership.Key Moments You Won't Want to Miss:Why leaders and teams burn out even when they are trying everythingHow stress and powering through impact the body and nervous systemWhy autoimmune disease and burnout are often linked to chronic stressConnect with Becca:Website: https://www.beccapowers.comInstagram: @beccapowers1313LinkedIn: Becca PowersFacebook: Becca PowersJoin the community:The Dragonfly Effect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1C4z83krsn/Get the book:A Return to Radiance: https://www.beccapowers.com/a-return-to-radianceBook Becca to speak: https://www.beccapowers.com/keynotesFree resource:The High Performer's Path eBook:https://www.beccapowers.com/🌟 Did you love this episode of The emPOWERed Half Hour Podcast? Sharing your thoughts can make a big impact!💬 Leaving a review is simple:Visit this link.Scroll down to the "Ratings & Reviews" section.Tap "Write a Review" to share your thoughts and let others know what you loved about the show.Thank you for being part of our community!...