Beyond the Boost with Orville Brissett

“You don’t have to outrun your past—just reorient your identity.”

In this episode, I sit with Orville Brissett, MBA: pastor, coach, futurist—to deconstruct what happens when your identity doesn’t keep pace with your vision. We talk about the power of prophetic leadership, letting go of old scorecards, and the spiritual dimension behind growth.

About Orville Brissett, MBA

* Orville is a Speaker, Pastor, Coach / Consultant, and Transformation Strategist

* He also serves in pastoral roles and brings a faith-rooted lens to leadership, transformation, and identity work.

* Professional listing as a Pre-Licensed Professional (counseling/coaching) in NJ / online, with specialization in transitions, grief, couples, and veterans support Psychology Today

✦ In This Episode You’ll Hear:

* Why identity is the backbone of sustainable growth

* How spiritual and leadership formation intersect

* The trap of playing small in your calling

* Orville’s strategies for holding vision in seasons of uncertainty

✦ Reflection Prompts

* Where am I holding a future I’m not yet ready to own?

* What voice from my past still speaks harder than who I want to become?

* How would my decisions change if I led from identity rather than ambition?

✦ The Boost (Action Step)

* Write down one identity narrative you’ve inherited (from family, church, culture).

* Pray or meditate over it. Ask: Who am I beyond this story?

* Choose one decision aligned with your newly revealed identity—even if it scares you.

✦ Engage With Orville Brissett

* LinkedIn: Orville Brissett, MBA LinkedIn

* Instagram: @osbrissett Instagram

* Counseling/Coaching Profile: Orville Brissett, B.S., MBA on Psychology Today Psychology Today

✦ On the Next Episode

We’ll return with

The Perfectionism Prison: Why ‘Almost Ready’ is Killing Your Potential,

sliding deeper into how perfectionism hijacks identity and halts momentum.

✦ If This Episode Sparked Something…

* Share it with a leader or friend stuck in identity transitions

* Subscribe to Daily Power Boost for weekly recalibrations

* Join the R.E.A.L. Mastery™ Hub: realmasteryhub.com

* Apply for Beyond the Boost coaching sessions

✦ References & Influences (mentioned or relevant)

* Orville’s faith-driven leadership teachings

* Transformational identity frameworks (e.g. coaching + pastoral lenses)

* The intersection of spiritual formation + leadership models

With strength & heart,👊❤️ Shawn Michael

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