You ever backed yourself so hard—you missed the damage behind you?

In today’s episode, host Shawn Michael flips the mirror in “The Narcissist’s Playbook: Why ‘Self-Belief’ Can Ruin Your Relationships.” When does confidence cross the line? And how do you lead without drowning others in your vision? If you’ve ever felt too powerful to pause—or too focused to listen—this one’s your reset.

🎯 What You’ll Discover in This Episode:

• Why conviction without empathy becomes a blindspot
• The difference between healthy self-trust and ego-driven domination
• How to lead with strength—without silencing the room

✅ This Episode Will Help You:

• Recognize where your voice may be overpowered
• Pause the hero reflex and create space for others
• Strengthen your leadership by balancing certainty with curiosity

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📌 On the Next Episode:

“Burnout is a Lie: What You’re Actually Suffering From”—we’ll expose why your exhaustion might not be from overwork... but from lack of purpose.

✨ Reflection Prompts

Use these questions to challenge your narrative and tune back into your impact:

• Spot: Where has your certainty silenced someone’s voice or insight?
• Slow: What part of you feels threatened when others take the lead?
• Share: What would it look like to make room for someone else’s wisdom this week?
• Mirror Check: Is your self-belief building connection—or feeding control?

🏃‍♂️ Exercises

Rebalance your leadership this week with these practice points:

• Spot Step (10 minutes): Reflect on one relationship you’ve been dominating—journal what’s been unspoken on their side.
• Slow Move (5 minutes): In your next team or family convo, ask 3 open-ended questions before offering a single opinion.
• Share Lift (1 day): Invite someone else to lead one project, call, or key decision. Support—don’t steer.
• Empathy Cue (Ongoing): When tempted to take over, pause and ask, “What am I not hearing yet?”