[LEADERSHIP & MENTAL TOUGHNESS] Ep. 449 How to Build Resilience & Lead with Strength with Jon Cheplak
You Turn Podcast w/ Ashley Stahl
Release Date: 04/09/2025
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info_outlineThis week, Ash is joined by Jon Cheplak, a high-performance CEO coach known for helping top leaders develop the mental toughness required for success. Jon shares his expertise on resilience, breaking down how “forced suffering” builds strength and why reflecting on past challenges is key to sustaining productivity and profitability.
Ash and Jon dive into the internal battles that often show up as business struggles, revealing how evaluating execution quality before making strategic changes can prevent costly mistakes. They also explore the power of “borrowed belief” in overcoming fear and disappointment, using Ash’s experience of having her TEDx talk removed as a case study in inspired execution versus reactionary decision-making. Drawing from Gary Zukav’s wisdom, they emphasize the importance of seeing the bigger picture, especially for professionals navigating high-pressure environments like real estate.
If you are struggling to see the bigger picture, stuck focused on small details to move the need forward, this episode is packed with valuable insights on using resilience to your advantage. It’s time to step out of suffering and into aligned action!
If you’re ready to cultivate mental resilience, lead with confidence, and create a thriving business, this episode is packed with invaluable insights you won’t want to miss!
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
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The role of mental toughness in leadership and business success.
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How “forced suffering” strengthens resilience and sharpens execution.
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The importance of evaluating execution quality before making business changes.
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How to use “borrowed belief” to overcome fear and uncertainty.
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Strategies for aligning personal and company values to build high-performing teams.
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The power of emotional intelligence and personal branding in leadership.
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