In this end of year solo episode, Marsha does something different. Instead of sharing the highlights, wins, or best moments of the year, she opens up about the 10 hardest lessons that shaped her, stretched her, and ultimately changed the way she leads, rests, loves, and builds.
From profound loss and grief to boundaries, visibility, rest, identity, and emotional capacity, Marsha reflects on a year of shedding, healing, and recalibration. This episode is a powerful reminder that growth doesn’t come from bypassing the hard parts, but from letting them soften and expand you. If you’re closing out the year feeling tender, reflective, or in transition, this one will meet you right where you are.
Highlights
[02:40] Why Marsha chose to share the hardest lessons instead of the wins
[05:55] Doing it alone isn’t strength, learning to receive support
[10:48] Outgrowing people while still loving them from a distance
[14:30] Why success requires emotional capacity, not more hustle
[18:12] Triggers as teachers and how expanders reveal your growth edges
[22:55] Rest is not optional, it’s strategic leadership
[27:40] Not everyone is meant to understand or hold your vision
[32:10] Visibility brings criticism, and why that’s not your problem
[36:45] Abandoning yourself always comes with a cost
[41:20] Identity before strategy, every single time
Marsha Vanwynsberghe — NLP Storytelling Trainer, OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification, Author, Speaker, and Podcaster
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