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Welcome to 2026.

In this opening episode of the year, Jamie Kienholz sets the tone for what’s ahead and it’s not more hustle, pressure, or burnout disguised as ambition.

This episode is a grounding reset for anyone who feels overwhelmed by “new year” expectations and ready to build a life that actually feels aligned. Jamie reflects on the lessons of 2025, shares what she’s doing differently in 2026, and invites listeners into a new way of thinking about growth, one rooted in clarity, systems, discipline, and peace.

Instead of chasing more, this episode challenges you to ask a deeper question:
Does the life you’re building actually match who you are becoming?

If you’re craving intention over noise and alignment over acceleration, this episode is the perfect place to begin the year.

What You’ll Learn

✔️ Why hustle alone leads to burnout and misalignment
✔️ What “alignment” really looks like in daily life
✔️ The difference between being busy and being intentional
✔️ How 2025 shaped Jamie’s approach to growth
✔️ Why systems matter more than motivation
✔️ A simple question to guide your decisions in 2026

Key Takeaways

• Alignment matters more than speed
• You don’t need more goals — you need clearer priorities
• Systems create peace, not pressure
• Growth should feel grounded, not frantic
• Clarity is the foundation of sustainable success

Standout Quotes

✨ “I didn’t rush to record this episode, I wanted clarity, not noise.”
✨ “If your life looks good on paper but feels heavy in your body, something is misaligned.”
✨ “2026 doesn’t need more hustle, it needs alignment.”
✨ “You don’t need a new version of yourself, just a more aligned one.”

Chapters

00:00 – Welcome to 2026
02:10 – Why this year needs a different approach
05:05 – What 2025 taught me
08:45 – The shift from hustle to alignment
12:30 – What alignment really looks like
15:40 – A simple invitation for 2026
18:10 – Closing thoughts

Listener Reflection

Instead of setting a long list of goals, sit with this question:
“What does alignment look like for me this year?”

One habit. One boundary.
One system.
One release.

That’s enough to change everything.

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As we head into Christmas week and inch closer to the New Year, it’s easy to get swept up in the noise, the schedules, and the pressure to “get it all together.” But real transformation doesn’t come from resolutions or fresh start magic, it comes from the conversations you have with yourself before the year ends.

In this episode, Jamie guides you through four deeply honest and transformative conversations that will help you close out the year with clarity and step into 2026 with intention. These aren’t fluffy journal prompts or vision board questions, these are the inner confrontations that shift your direction, elevate your identity, and build your future.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, distracted, behind, or unsure of your next move, this episode will ground you, challenge you, and refocus you.

What You’ll Learn

✔️ The truth-telling question that reveals what’s been holding you back
✔️ How to practice accountability without shame
✔️ Why identity determines outcomes (not goals)
✔️ How to define a clear vision for your next season
✔️ The difference between honesty and clarity — and why you need both
✔️ A simple reflection framework to reset before the new year

4 Key Conversations Covered

1. The Truth Conversation
   What are you pretending not to know? And what changes when you finally name it?
2. The Accountability Conversation
   How did you contribute to your current results? And what power do you reclaim when you own your role?
3. The Identity Conversation
   Who are you becoming? And what habits, environments, and standards must change to support her?
4. The Vision Conversation
   What needs to happen next — practically, specifically, intentionally — to carry you into 2026 aligned and focused?

Standout Quotes

✨ “Most people drag their unresolved truths into a new year. This is your chance to confront them.”
✨ “You don’t rise to the level of your goals, you rise to the level of your identity.”
✨ “Your next season is determined by your next decision, not your next dream.”
✨ “Clarity is a gift you give your future self.”

Chapters

00:00 – Intro: The quiet before the new year
02:12 – Why you need these 4 conversations
04:11 – The Truth-Telling Conversation
08:02 – The Accountability Conversation
11:14 – The Identity Conversation
14:50 – The Vision Conversation
18:40 – Challenge + next steps
20:10 – Outro + call to action

Listener Challenge

Before the year ends, spend 15 minutes answering the four big questions:

1. What am I pretending not to know?
2. How did I contribute to where I am?
3. Who am I becoming?
4. What needs to happen next?

Tag Jamie on Instagram and share your biggest insight.

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Keywords: communication skills, leadership, women in business, clarity, confidence, influence, personal development, business growth, speaking skills, emotional intelligence, leadership communication, confidence building, Natalie Dawson

Episode Summary

In this power-packed episode, Jamie breaks down the communication framework used by Natalie Dawson—the CEO, podcaster, and leadership expert known for her crystal-clear, outcome-driven communication style.

If you’ve ever wondered how certain leaders command a room, speak with confidence, and earn respect without raising their voice… this episode gives you the blueprint.

Jamie walks through the exact process Natalie uses to communicate with intention, clarity, data, and consistency — and how you can implement these steps immediately to elevate your leadership, relationships, and business.

Whether you're leading a team, building your brand, or wanting to improve how you show up in conversations, this episode is your tactical guide to speaking with purpose and influence.

What You’ll Learn

✔️ How to define the outcome of your conversation before you begin
✔️ Why emotion-based communication undermines your authority
✔️ How Natalie uses data instead of feelings to make her message land
✔️ The filler words that make women sound less confident — and how to remove them
✔️ How to give feedback like a leader (without guilt or conflict)
✔️ Why consistency is the key to being respected
✔️ A 24-hour communication reset you can start today

Key Takeaways

• Clarity beats confidence. Know your outcome first.
• Data builds trust. Remove emotional language.
• Direct isn’t rude. Tone calm, message clear.
• Feedback must be immediate to be effective.
• Consistency creates credibility.

Standout Quotes

✨ “If you don’t know the outcome you want, the other person wins by default.”
✨ “Data builds trust — emotion builds confusion.”
✨ “You don’t need to feel confident to speak clearly.”
✨ “Your communication is your leadership.”
✨ “Say it clean. Say it direct. Say it with purpose.”

Chapters

00:00 – Warm Welcome + Why Communication Matters
02:14 – The #1 Thing Natalie Does Differently
04:32 – Speaking With Data Instead of Emotion
07:10 – Why Filler Words Kill Confidence
09:45 – The Feedback Formula Leaders Use
12:58 – The Power of Showing Up the Same Way
15:40 – The 24-Hour Communication Reset
18:02 – Final Thoughts + Listener Challenge
19:15 – Outro + Call to Action

Listener Challenge

Try the 24-Hour Natalie Dawson Communication Reset:

• Remove filler words
• Speak in data
• Write the outcome before each conversation
• Keep your tone calm and steady
• Give feedback immediately

Message Jamie on Instagram and share what changed for you.

Resources Mentioned

• “Building Billions” Podcast (Natalie Dawson)
• Cardone Ventures Leadership Principles

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