Host: Herb Stevenson
Series: The Doubt Series – Part 4 (Final)
Podcast: Natural Passages – Revealing the Unmarked Doors of Life

Episode Summary:
In this powerful conclusion to the Doubt Series, Herb Stevenson explores how doubt shows up in leadership, not just as hesitation—but as subtle behaviors and cultural misalignments that derail success. Whether you're leading a company, managing a team, or navigating a complex project, this episode will challenge your assumptions and give you tools to recognize and address the root causes of organizational doubt.

Herb draws from real-life stories, including multi-million dollar project rollouts, to show how burnout, fading leadership support, and unspoken cultural rules can sabotage even the best-laid plans.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How organizational culture and “unwritten rules” influence success

• The difference between functional and personal conflict

• What fading leadership support really looks like

• How to identify burnout and competing commitments early

• Why clear messaging and consistent presence are essential for influence

• The impact of “tyranny of distance” in leadership effectiveness

• Strategies to prevent apathy, fatigue, and team drift during change

Memorable Quote:

"Leadership is about influence—and when you're consistent, present, and supportive, doubt has no place to take root." — Herb Stevenson

Resources & Mentions:

• Past episodes of the Doubt Series (Episodes 26–28)

• Herb Stevenson’s leadership development programs

• Natural Passages Podcast Archive

Connect with Herb Stevenson:
🌐 https://www.clevelandconsultinggroup.com/
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In this deeply reflective episode, Herb Stevenson invites you into the subtle, powerful world of self-doubt — not as an enemy of change, but as a revealing force that can guide your transformation.

Building on the Four Laws of Change, Herb explores how doubt arises, why it disrupts confidence and commitment, and how it often originates from outdated internal stories or generational fears. Through vivid storytelling and spiritual insight, he teaches how to witness your process, reclaim your internal authority, and move beyond "active inertia" — that stuck feeling where change stalls before it begins.

Key Topics Covered:

• What triggers the self-doubt cycle

• How “felt sense” and internal narratives shape your beliefs

• Being both the painter and the painting in your life

• Recognizing and moving through imposter syndrome

• Building boundaries, trust, and clarity as you step into change

• Honoring ancestral roots while creating your own story

Whether you're stepping into a new chapter, breaking old habits, or confronting fear, this episode offers a grounded and compassionate guide for walking through the unmarked doors of your life.

00:00 – Introduction
01:15 – Doubt as a Process, Not a Problem
06:42 – The Self-Doubt Cycle Explained
12:58 – Emotional Narratives and Felt Sense
20:14 – The Painter and the Painting Metaphor
27:45 – Imposter Syndrome and Ancestral Beliefs
35:02 – New Patterns for Forward Movement
42:00 – Final Reflections and Closing

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Hosted by Herb Stevenson

In this powerful episode of the Natural Passages Podcast, Herb dives into the Four Ancient Laws of Change—a timeless guide for navigating personal transformation.

Whether you're facing a major life transition or just feeling stuck, these four laws can help you move from frustration to lasting growth.

🌱 The Four Laws of Change:

1. Change must come from within

2. Change requires a compelling vision

3. Change involves a great learning

4. Change is sustained by community ("the healing forest")

Herb shares stories, insights, and practical applications for each law—plus a deeper reflection on why doubt is the hidden saboteur of most change efforts.

📌 Key Topics Covered:
– Why excitement fades during personal change
– What most people miss when trying to shift habits
– How to create a vision that actually pulls you forward
– The essential role of support in lasting transformation

🔗 Learn more about Herb and the podcast at: www.natural-passages.com

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