This episode explores the journey of Dr. Sonja Stribling from a military career and divorce coaching to becoming a successful business coach, emphasizing the importance of mindset and authentic self-expression. Dr. Stribling shares her backstory, highlighting her transition from the army after 21 years and three combat tours to the coaching world, driven by a desire to help others avoid the pain she experienced during her divorce. Against the backdrop of her initial struggles with emotional issues and limiting beliefs, she discusses her shift from divorce coaching to business coaching, sparked by a client's request to teach her how to replicate Dr. Stribling's success. More significantly, she emphasizes the value of getting into rooms with competitive people and understanding what the best looks like, even when lacking a direct representation in the industry. As the discussion pivots to her framework for success, Dr. Stribling outlines five key areas: coaching, speaking, writing a book, events, and brand building, noting how these platforms contributed to her $28 million revenue in three years. The conversation underscores the necessity of self-mastery and positive mindset, which is critical for sustained success, and the importance of recognizing and valuing one's unique superpowers.
