Episode 38

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7th Apr 2026

How Your Self-Talk Creates Your Results (And What to Do About It) With Dr Jake Clendenning

You've had that moment. When you mess something up and instantly think, "I'm so bad at this"… or when you downplay yourself without even noticing.

It's automatic and you feel nothing of it. It doesn't matter, right? Except, it's moments like this that shape your entire life.

The truth is, if you're stuck, plateaued, or not reaching your full potential, it's not because you lack the skills. It's because of the way you're talking to yourself and others every single day.

This episode unpacks how your internal dialogue, the people around you, and even the words you casually use are either reinforcing your limits or expanding what's possible.

You'll discover how to rewire the way you think, communicate, and connect so you can stop settling for "good" and finally step into something much bigger.

From redefining personal and professional growth to mastering the hidden layers of communication, Dr. Jake Clendenning shares how small shifts in mindset and language can completely change your trajectory

IN THIS EPISODE

  • Welcome Dr. Jake Clendenning and how he came to do this work
  • Why settling for "good" keeps most people stuck
  • Why success doesn't come from better strategies - it comes from better thinking
  • The hidden reason most entrepreneurs plateau (and it has nothing to do with effort)
  • The power of one question at the right time
  • How a single sentence can permanently shift the direction of someone's life
  • Why personal development and professional success are not separate
  • The uncomfortable truth about why you can't lead or grow beyond who you are internally
  • The internal conversation you don't even realize you're having (and how it's sabotaging your success)
  • How your brain collects "proof" to confirm your beliefs - and shapes your reality around it
  • The subtle language patterns that quietly sabotage your confidence and performance
  • How your environment programs your thinking - and how to shift it intentionally
  • The surprising link between social media, negativity, and your overall happiness
  • The simplest habit that instantly changes your state
  • How to actually change your internal dialogue (without overcomplicating it)
  • The "5x5 method" and other practical ways to reprogram your thinking
  • Why most communication fails - even when you're speaking the same language
  • The hidden mismatch in how people process information and why it creates disconnection
  • The VAKOG framework: how humans really learn and communicate
  • How understanding visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles transforms every interaction
  • Why you feel misunderstood (and how to fix it instantly)
  • How to adapt your communication style to create real connection and influence
  • How early experiences silently define your identity and limit your potential
  • Why freedom starts with your mindset. not your circumstances
  • Dr. Jake's #1 way to start creating freedom today

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About the Podcast

Unleash Your Freedom
Unleash Your Freedom gives trailblazers, rebels, dreamers and creators who are done playing small the mindset, strategies, and insights that will set you free.
Welcome to Unleash Your Freedom, a podcast for the trailblazers, rebels, dreamers and creators who are done playing small and are ready to create freedom and fulfilment in every area of their life.

Each week, leadership coaches Dawn and Giorgia bring you exclusive interviews with visionary leaders, inspiring stories of courage and resilience, and actionable mindset trainings to support you in breaking through inner barriers, lead with confidence, and master emotional intelligence, so you can finally start owning your power and build the life you came here for.

Whether you’re looking to level up your career, strengthen your relationships, or simply take control of your life, you’re in the right place. Get ready to unlock the mindset, strategies, and insights that will set you free.

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Giorgia & Dawn

We are leadership coaches who met on our journey to becoming free while coaching together. Now we're coaching high-achieving people into breaking through their inner barriers, achieving those goals they once thought impossible, and truly unleashing their freedom.