When was the last time you challenged your own leadership habits?

In this episode of Mpowered Living, Ann Sheu sits down with Shannon Waller — author, leadership coach at Strategic Coach, and expert on entrepreneurial teamwork — to talk about the leadership mindset shifts that unlock real entrepreneurial growth.

Shannon has spent decades coaching entrepreneurs through the challenges of scaling businesses and building teams. One pattern stands out: leaders who grow the most are the ones who stay self-aware, curious, and willing to evolve.

Because leadership isn’t about having all the answers.

It’s about recognizing when the way you’ve always operated is no longer what your team—or your business—needs from you.

In this episode, they unpack:

• The three types of awareness every leader needs: self, team, and business

• Why curiosity is one of the most underrated leadership strengths

• How leaders accidentally limit their growth by staying in familiar roles

• The difference between being in control and being in charge

• How fear and excitement often show up at the same time when leaders pursue bigger goals

This conversation is especially relevant for leaders and entrepreneurs who feel the tension between where they are today and the next level they know they’re capable of reaching.

Connect with Shannon Waller

Website: www.trategiccoach.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonwaller/

Podcast: Shannon Waller's Team Success

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What is one behavior in your home that your children might be learning simply by watching you?

In this episode of Mpowered Living, Ann Sheu sits down with Julia and Gino Barbaro for a candid conversation about marriage, parenting, and building a strong family culture while navigating business, money, and personal growth.

With nearly three decades of marriage and six children, Julia and Gino share what they’ve learned about raising kids who genuinely enjoy being together, working through disagreements without damaging relationships, and staying aligned as partners through seasons of growth and change.

In this episode, they explore:

• A simple shift that helps couples argue without turning disagreements into personal attacks
• Why many high-achievers struggle to move from “problem solving” to truly listening
• The surprising question one parent asked their children that opened the door to deep healing
• A powerful habit that helped their family stay connected despite busy schedules
• How parents unknowingly pass down hidden beliefs about money
• Why modeling behavior matters far more than the advice we give
• This conversation is especially relevant for parents, couples, and leaders who want to build stronger relationships at home while still pursuing growth and success in their professional lives.

Connect with Julia and Gino Barbaro:

Website: https://barbaro360.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbaro_360/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/barbaro360/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@barbaro-360

Skool: https://www.skool.com/barbaro360

When was the last time you paused long enough to notice your feet on the ground before making a hard decision?

In this episode of Mpowered Living, Ann Sheu sits down with entrepreneur and founder of Green Goo, Jodi Scott, for a deeply human conversation about leadership, loss, resilience, and the underestimated power of presence.

Jodi shares the story behind her guiding philosophy to “spread goodness” — and how that belief was tested when she lost her company, her team, and her sense of purpose almost overnight. What followed wasn’t hustle. It wasn’t grind. It was something far more powerful.

In this episode, they explore:

• Why “pushing through” is often a half-full version of resilience
• The 30-second presence practice that can change how you lead under pressure
• What happens to a team when a leader walks into a room rushed and reactive
• How presence creates psychological safety, creativity, and trust
• The subtle difference between being firm and being in fight-or-flight
• Why leaders who are rescuers and protectors burn out faster
• The reframe from “protector” to “archer” — and how that changes your energy
• How small discomforts (like choosing the middle airplane seat) build resilience muscle
• What it looks like to bring leadership lessons home to your children

This conversation is especially relevant for leaders and parents who feel the pull to constantly fix, solve, and save — and are ready to lead from something deeper.

Connect with Jodi Scott

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Green Goo (@greengoohelps) | TikTok

Jodi Scott | LinkedIn

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