The Breakthrough Effect
Self-Improvement
About
Each week, host Jerrid Sebesta, transformation expert and bestselling author of "Life-Undeferred," brings you deep conversations with world-class leaders who've made the leap from success to significance. We decode the frameworks, mindsets, and bold actions that create breakthrough results.
Episodes
- 039 Own the Mic Own the Moment with Nick Calderone
Emmy award-winning journalist Nick Calderone discusses his transition to executive coaching and the importance of master communication skills. He explains his concept of "communication aura" and provides insights on how leaders can improve…
- 038 The Software Upgrade Your Brain Needs with Mark Odland
Mark Odland, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, discusses how unhealed childhood trauma impacts personal development, particularly for high-achieving men. He explores the role of nervous system triggers and how healing these past ex…
- 037 What You're Pretending Not to Know with Marianne Rombola
NLP-certified coach Marianne Rombola joins Jerrid Sebesta to discuss the importance of acknowledging internal truths to achieve breakthroughs. They explore common struggles faced by high achievers and how confronting personal obstacles can…
- 036 The Power of Saying "YES!" with Russ Rogers
Russ Rogers joins The Breakthrough Effect to discuss how saying yes to new opportunities can lead to a more fulfilling life. He shares his personal transition after closing his training and coaching business during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 035 How To Be Super Human with Matthew Anderson
Matthew Anderson discusses the concept of being "super human" not as superiority, but as the courage to be authentic. He explains how comparison hinders joy and potential, and offers a method to combat negative self-talk, encouraging liste…
- 034 Leverage: The Secret to Building Wealth with Jennifer Butcher
Jennifer Butcher, a financial strategist, explains how leverage is key to building wealth, contrasting different financial approaches and highlighting the importance of tracking income and expenses for financial confidence.
- 033 Sales is Half the Equation with Quinn Driscoll
This episode features business valuation expert Quinn Driscoll discussing how revenue alone does not equal success. Driscoll explains that expenses, strategy, and mindset shifts are the other crucial half of building a profitable business…
- 032 How High-Achievers Trick the Universe
Jerrid explains the Breakthrough Equation, showing how surrendering attachment to the outcome is key to achieving goals. He also introduces the Wholeness Equation, suggesting that decreasing needs leads to greater fulfillment and activates…
- 031 The Grind Without the Burn with Kendra Cooke
Kendra Cooke shares financial strategies for entrepreneurs, focusing on profit-and-loss statements, budgeting, and overcoming scarcity mindsets. The episode aims to help business owners understand their finances better and achieve a balanc…
- 030 I Died and Came Back with Bill Goodwin
Bill Goodwin recounts his near-death experience from November 23rd, 1999, and its transformative effect, leading him to develop the 'Priority Living' framework. He now coaches others on intentionally leading their lives using its seven pil…
- 029 You Have to Be a Little Crazy with Tim Chermak
Tim Chermak explains that entrepreneurship demands a tolerance for chaos and uncertainty, not just genius. He contrasts the romanticized view of business with the harsh realities, offering advice for those considering starting a company an…
- 028 Stop Being the Bottleneck with Dan "Big D" Sachkowsky
This episode features Dan Sachkowsky explaining that business owners often become the bottleneck, preventing their business from scaling. He advises that the owner who refuses to delegate is the core issue, and this conversation explores h…
- 027 Architect Your Own Luck with Scott Clary
Scott Clary discusses his philosophy on "architecting luck" rather than relying on chance. He explains that success is a result of developing skills, strategic positioning, and taking consistent action, not random fortune.
- 026 Your Greatest Obstacle Awaits with Amberly Lago
Amberly Lago shares her journey of overcoming alcoholism and chronic pain following a near-fatal accident. She emphasizes that the greatest obstacle is often self-doubt and the lies we tell ourselves, highlighting the power of seeking help…
- 025 Everything Starts with Communication with Renée Marino
In this episode of The Breakthrough Effect, Renée Marino discusses her philosophy that effective communication, particularly deep listening, is key to success. She shares how her 30+ years of experience across various industries led her to…
- 024 The Breakthrough Equation with Jerrid Sebesta
This episode of The Breakthrough Effect features Jerrid Sebesta discussing the Breakthrough Equation. It explores the power of choice, the components of desire and belief, and the importance of letting go to manifest opportunities and achi…
- 023 Cancel All Things Average with Dr. Joe Hill
Dr. Joe Hill introduces his 'Cancel Average' philosophy, arguing that highly intelligent individuals can unintentionally limit team performance. He explains the 'Individual Brilliance Ceiling' and offers insights on fostering hunger and co…
- 022 Small Town to Global Fitness Empire with Peter Taunton
Peter Taunton, founder of Snap Fitness and Lift Brands, discusses his entrepreneurial journey, building a global wellness empire from a small town idea. He shares insights on overcoming business challenges, identifying success traits, and…
- 021 Followers Don't Pay Bills with Michelle Berman-Mikel
Michelle Berman-Mikel, author and social media strategist, argues that vanity metrics like followers and likes hinder rather than help business growth. She introduces her "living in your DMs" strategy and "The Black Line" philosophy, inspi…
- 020 All Gas, No Brakes with Ted Phaeton
Ted Phaeton, founder of The Modern Man Podcast, explains the high-performer's trap, where the mindset for initial success can lead to eventual downfall. He shares his AAA framework and "perfect week" methodology, emphasizing intentional re…
- 019 The 1% Life - Having It All with Adam Lamb
In this episode of The Breakthrough Effect, Adam Lamb, creator of "The 1% Life," shares his systematic approach to integrating faith, family, fitness, and finances. Lamb challenges the notion that spiritual depth and material success are m…
- 018 Flow State Secrets From High Performers with Dr. Cindra Kamphoff
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff discusses her 'Learn, Burn, Return' method for achieving flow states and building mental toughness, based on her experience coaching elite performers.
- 017 The Five Pillars of Transformation with Lauren McQueen
Lauren McQueen, Executive Director of High Impact Life, shares the five pillars for spiritual transformation: prayer, identity, healing, freedom, and purpose. Her personal journey and emphasis on consistent disciplines, rather than sudden…
- 016 Learning Without Doing Is Treason with Damon Lembi
Damon Lembi, CEO of Learnit, shares insights on leadership and breakthrough success. He argues that 'learning without doing is treason,' highlighting the importance of execution and grit for effective leadership.
- 015 Three Questions to Unlock Breakthrough with Jerrid Sebesta
Jerrid Sebesta shares a three-question exercise on The Breakthrough Effect designed to help listeners overcome confusion, identify their true calling, and unlock their desired life by focusing on inner alignment rather than external goals.
- 014 Choosing Easy Is Making Your Life Hard with Brett Eaton
Brett Eaton, a high-performance coach and author, explains that discomfort is the path to success. He shares insights on choosing growth-oriented discomfort, setting goals, defining personal success, and avoiding regret.
- 013 Mind-Body Breakthrough Connection with Andrea Marcellus
Fitness revolutionary Andrea Marcellus explains the link between brain training and physical transformation on The Breakthrough Effect. She details how stress hinders progress, the importance of the brain-gut connection, and introduces her…
- 012 The Question That Changes Everything with Jerrid Sebesta
Jerrid Sebesta discusses a powerful question for unlocking transformation on The Breakthrough Effect. The episode guides listeners to connect with their authentic selves and create a vivid vision for the future, shifting focus from 'what y…
- 011 Getting in the Right Rooms with Ashley Hawks
Ashley Hawks, a serial entrepreneur and founder of SOAR Leadership Groups, shares insights on achieving sustainable success by being in the right rooms with the right people. She discusses building intentional relationships, finding passio…
- 010 Challenge Your Truth with Jerrid Sebesta
This episode features Jerrid Sebesta discussing consciousness, truth, and the beliefs that define our reality. He explores how consciousness is tied to accepted beliefs and how these can either lead to growth or perpetuate limiting pattern…
- 009 Don't Fix, Outgrow Problems with Vincent Infante
Vincent Infante, a psychotherapist and mindset coach, shares insights on self-mastery, emphasizing that problems are opportunities for growth rather than things to be fixed. He introduces the TMC method and discusses the importance of owne…
- 008 The Power of Going All In with Arjun Dhingra
Arjun Dhingra, a two-time Taekwondo world champion, shares his championship mindset for turning adversity into momentum. He details the difference between 99% and 100% commitment, recognizing inflection points, and accepting finality to dr…
- 007 Playing Small is Cancelled with Craig Siegel
Craig Siegel joins The Breakthrough Effect to discuss why playing small is detrimental, sharing insights on ego, consciousness, abundance through tithing, and the difference between certainty and obsession. He emphasizes the courage needed…
- 006 Rewiring Brains for Influence with René Rodriguez
In this episode of The Breakthrough Effect, René Rodriguez discusses how neuroscience applies to influence, detailing how childhood experiences shape values, the power of discipline over motivation, and the shift to an abundance mindset fo…
- 005 The Art of Thinking BIGGEST with Brady Edwards
Brady Edwards, former director for Mr. Beast and CEO of Biggest Agency, shares insights on capturing attention and the psychology behind creating content that resonates. He explains the importance of thinking "BIGGEST" rather than just "bi…
- 004 Turning Vision Into Reality with Charles Eide
Charles Eide joins The Breakthrough Effect to discuss the process of transforming divine inspiration into tangible creation. He shares insights into the commonalities and deep longings of successful individuals and emphasizes the importanc…
- 003 Conscious Leadership Shift with Tanya Ezekiel
Tanya Ezekiel shares insights on conscious leadership, explaining how elevated consciousness creates extraordinary outcomes. She discusses moving beyond reactivity, finding purpose, and creating impact without attachment, offering a practi…
- 002 The Dark Side of Discipline with Craig Ballantyne
Craig Ballantyne discusses a new definition of discipline, moving beyond hustle culture to focus on Level 10 problems and strategic elimination for sustainable success and automatic achievement.
- 001 Taking Your Power Back with Jenna D'Annunizo
In this episode of The Breakthrough Effect, coach Jenna D’Annunzio explains how attachment to outcomes can block desired results. She offers strategies for emotional regulation and changing limiting beliefs to empower listeners in all aspe…
- 000 Stop Chasing, Start Becoming - Introduction Episode
This introductory episode of The Breakthrough Effect introduces the podcast's core philosophy: true transformation occurs when individuals stop chasing external outcomes and instead focus on internal growth to become the person who natural…