"Change me first."

Those three simple words changed everything for me. As we kick off Season 5 of the Dominate Your Day podcast, I want to share my own story. I had outward success—a respected career, titles, and accomplishments that looked great on paper—but felt empty on the inside.

People-pleasing, fixing, and performing leadership left me exhausted and disconnected from who I really was. In this episode, you'll hear how learning to focus on what I could actually control sparked an internal revolution, restored my marriage, reshaped my leadership, and led to the creation of the Authentic Imprint™ formula. I also share what's ahead for the podcast as we enter our fifth year and why this next season will go deeper into real-life transformation stories.

Top 3 Takeaways: 1. Change starts with me. Lasting transformation doesn't come from fixing others or circumstances it begins when I take responsibility for what's happening inside me.

2. Emotional recognition is the multiplier. Strengths, values, and mission only work when paired with emotional recognition the ability to notice and name what's happening inside you before it drives your behavior.

3. You don't need to be more productive you need to be more you. Alignment, not achievement, is the key to sustainable leadership. When you lead from the inside out, transformation ripples through your life, your relationships, and your organization.

Episode Minutes:

Minute 3: The Drama Triangle and Circle of Control

Minute 6: Discovering Authentic Leadership

Minute 9: The Authentic Imprint Formula

Resources from This Episode: Take the free 3-minute Authentic Imprint™ Assessment

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My guest today is Gina Riley, a career transition coach and author of "Qualified Isn't Enough." We discuss the importance of storytelling in career transitions, the challenges of the current job market, and the concept of executive presence.

Gina talks about developing a unique value proposition, aligning personal branding with job opportunities, and the significance of authenticity in leadership. Our conversation also covers practical strategies for job seekers, including networking, crafting effective resumes, and preparing for interviews.

Episode Minutes:

Minute 9: Challenges in the Job Market

Minute 15: Developing Executive Presence

Minute 21: Networking and Personal Branding

Minute27: Interview Preparation and Strategies

To find out more about my work, please visit www.danawilliamsco.com

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Every leader has one pattern to break—what's yours?

Ever feel like you're doing the same things and expecting different results? You're not alone. Most leaders don't need more effort they need more awareness.

Here's the truth: your biggest breakthrough is often hiding behind your strongest pattern. We all have automatic responses that once served us but now sabotage us. The perfectionist who delays decisions.

The people-pleaser who says yes to everything. The controller who micromanages instead of empowering. In today's episode, I explore how breaking a pattern isn't about forcing change it's about noticing it, naming it, and choosing differently.

To find out more about my work, please visit www.danawilliamsco.com

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My Book - The Internal Revolution: Lead Authentically and Build Your Personal Brand from Within

Email: hello@danawilliamsco.com

The Strengths Journal™ is the only Gallup-certified, purpose-driven daily planner that helps you actively use your strengths to plan your days. Get Your copy here