Self-Care Isn't Selfish: Rediscovering Personal Balance
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Birthday Hotel Stay Sparks a Conversation About Rest and Self-Care Courtney explains she sent Juan to a downtown Phoenix hotel for two nights as a birthday gift because they have two kids she’s still sleep training and she wanted him to get time away, though it was only two miles from home. They discuss how taking time for yourself prevents resentment and irritability and how Courtney struggles more with self-care, often insisting she doesn’t need breaks. They broaden self-care beyond “bubble baths” to include practical tasks that reduce mental load, and emphasize resting to recover...
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Reset and Recharge: The Art of Staycation
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What Would It Take for You to Give Yourself Proper Rest? In a solo, on-the-fly episode, Juan asks what it would take to give yourself proper rest, reflecting on a birthday staycation Courtney booked at an older downtown Phoenix hotel near Van Buren that has changed over time. Though only a few miles from home and not his best sleep, he values the space to reset, enjoy simple pleasures without shame, and practice being present. He compares restorative rest to letting a phone cool down and stop draining energy, not just plugging it in while still overworking it. He notes how people...
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Community Tiers
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Why did I build the Blind Spot Community? Because I want to help more people than 1:1 coaching allows — and because most of us already know what to do… we just don’t keep doing it. In this episode, Courtney and I break down the purpose of the community and how the three tiers are designed for different stages: Tier 1: practical handouts + monthly updates for people who want tools they can actually use Tier 2: DIY coaching + hiring resources, a 1:1 call, and the weekly group for support and momentum Tier 3: year-long check-ins, deeper assessment work, and an AI consult with...
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Rejection Hurts/Helps
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Why did you dump me in 2004? That’s how this episode starts. But this isn’t just a relationship story. It’s about rejection — in love, in leadership, in sales, and in career growth. We talk about: Why rejection feels isolating (even when it’s necessary) The difference between being rejected and being freed How rejection forces the next chapter Why leaders must normalize “no” Sales, negotiation, and the flinch test The shame that keeps people silent Why if you’re not getting rejected, you’re probably not swinging big enough Rejection hurts. But it...
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AI Leader Credibility
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What does a leader need to know about AI — if they’re not planning to become an expert? More than you think. Less than you fear. In this episode, we unpack what actually builds credibility around AI for leaders: Embracing the fact that you don’t know everything Avoiding the “curse of knowledge” Why curiosity beats certainty How fast iteration changes leadership expectations Why technical expertise doesn’t automatically equal strategic leadership AI is not just a technical shift. It’s a mindset shift. The leaders who will thrive aren’t the ones pretending...
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BS Model: Stop Being Busy, Start Being Intentional
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For years, I’ve coached leaders using a framework I never fully explained — until now. The BS Model (Blind Spot Model) reveals where your attention goes and what it produces: Intentional Presence Task Execution Reactive Distraction Avoidant Coping Most people live externally focused and call it productivity. But without internal clarity, busyness turns into burnout. This episode breaks down: Why “I’m busy” is a warning sign How reactive distractions quietly take over The difference between being productive and being aligned Why burnout isn’t accidental...
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Why Is It So Hard To Work With Creatives?
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Revenge of Sleep Training
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Why aren’t our babies sleeping? That’s the question. But this episode isn’t just about sleep. It’s about leadership, ownership, energy, and what happens when a system that once worked starts slipping after a new variable is introduced. Sleep training is project management. Regression is iteration. Exhaustion changes your standards. We talk about: · Why knowing what to do isn’t the same as doing it · How depletion impacts decision making · Ownership vs resentment ...
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Giving Someone An Attitude Adjustment
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reFresh Tradition
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“Make your own traditions. Do not do things just because everyone else does.” – Courtney CBQ: Why are there white Christmas trees in our bedroom and the kids’ rooms? Summary: Juan and Courtney talk through why traditions should evolve with your life—and how choosing intention over obligation turns holidays into something you actually enjoy instead of just survive. HIGHLIGHTS “Nothing says Palm Springs like white Christmas trees.” – Courtney “We want traditions, but we do not want to be beholden to traditions.” – Juan “Avoiding something is a start,...
info_outlineWhy did I build the Blind Spot Community?
Because I want to help more people than 1:1 coaching allows — and because most of us already know what to do… we just don’t keep doing it.
In this episode, Courtney and I break down the purpose of the community and how the three tiers are designed for different stages:
- Tier 1: practical handouts + monthly updates for people who want tools they can actually use
- Tier 2: DIY coaching + hiring resources, a 1:1 call, and the weekly group for support and momentum
- Tier 3: year-long check-ins, deeper assessment work, and an AI consult with Courtney to apply AI safely and effectively to real problems
We also talk about the real reason this exists: the same concepts land differently depending on the person. Sometimes one word change makes the whole thing click.
If you’ve been looking for structure, clarity, and a way to stay connected to your own goals without a massive commitment, this episode explains the lane.