In this season finale of Quest 2 the CORE, Simone and Jonna turn the lens inward and unpack how hosting the podcast became their own leadership lab. They revisited key episodes (from thought traps and emotional agility to courage, delegation, and empowerment) and share where their inner narratives, vulnerabilities and partnership stretched them most. Along the way, they explore what it means to move from chasing "mastery" to developing real fluency in self-awareness and leadership. They close with an invitation: choose one element of CORE and make it a simple practice during the break, so you step into season two as the next version of yourself.

Delegation shows up in every leadership book and meeting and still manages to feel harder than it looks. In this episode, Jonna and Simone dig into why handing work off can trigger anxiety, hesitation, and even a sense of personal risk. They explore the neuroscience behind our instinct to hold on, how identity and past experiences shape our approach, and why many high-potential leaders unintentionally slip into "accidental dictator" mode. The episode wraps with practical insights for building trust, elevating capability, and using delegation as a catalyst for stronger leadership, not just more efficiency.

In Episode 25 of Quest to the CORE, “Adaptability: The Skill Every Leader Needs,” Simone and Jonna unpack what separates steady leaders from those who get stuck when everything shifts. Adaptability isn’t about staying calm—it’s about staying curious. They reveal how the most effective leaders read the moment, reset quickly, and model growth in real time. This episode challenges listeners to stop clinging to plans and start leading through change with clarity, courage, and CORE.