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Unfazed Under Fire PodcastThe Resilient CFO: A Breakthrough Approach to Sustained Leadership Performance and PresenceThis episode of Unfazed Under Fire shares the keynote I was privileged to give to Finance Executives International (FEI). This talk reveals a major breakthrough in leadership development — one that moves beyond cognitive models and skill-building into the deeper architecture that truly drives performance.Drawing on over 25 years of experience coaching senior executives and partnering with co-creator Anatoly Yakorev, David introduces The Resilient Leader Method (RELM) — a proven, neuroscience-informed system that resets the subconscious, nervous system, and awareness simultaneously.This talk explores:Why traditional leadership development has reached its limits.The...
2025-10-2758 min
Unfazed Under Fire PodcastThe Hidden Architecture of Executive PerformanceBeyond Survival: Reclaiming Meaning, Power, and ImpactExecutives are burning out under pressure that most can't see. In this episode, David Utts, Anatoly Yakorev, and Ryan McShane reveal the real reason why—and what’s been missed. This isn’t about adding more tools—it’s about resetting the internal architecture of performance so you can reclaim your edge, impact, and vitality without the cost. This is the beginning of the end for executive burnout.Connect with Our Co-Host:- Anatoly Yakorev: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yakorev/🌐 Learn more: resilie...
2025-08-2659 min
Unfazed Under Fire PodcastThe Culture of Presence: What Sovereign Leadership CreatesWhat happens when the inner work of sovereignty begins to ripple outward—shaping how teams operate, how decisions are made, and how organizations hold themselves?In this closing episode of our three-part Sovereignty series, we explore what unfolds when leadership presence becomes more than personal—it becomes cultural. Through real-time reflections from Ryan McShane following his Leadership Resilience Reset (RELM), and David Craig Utts, we dive into what it looks like when reactivity dissolves, creative leadership emerges, and the need to "earn your value" is replaced by a natural expression of service.We also explore:Th...
2025-08-0454 min
Unfazed Under Fire PodcastWhat Changes When You Reset? A Client’s Journey to Executive Clarity and ResilienceWhat happens when a seasoned executive and leadership consultant experiences a profound inner reset?In this deeply personal second installment of our Sovereignty series, co-host Ryan McShane opens up just two weeks after going through the Resilient Leader Reset (RELM). Recorded on July 4th, this conversation fittingly explores a deeper kind of freedom—the kind that comes from within.Ryan shares candidly about what life was like before the reset, the emotional and energetic shifts he experienced immediately afterward, and the surprising ways he’s showing up with greater presence, clarity, and executive impact. This is n...
2025-07-2148 min
Unfazed Under Fire PodcastSovereign Leadership: The Power Executives ForgotSovereignty represents the ground upon which a leader stands – it's the foundation that gives us the right and power to lead from our authentic center rather than from performance or reaction.• Sovereignty connects to executive presence, decision-making under pressure, burnout prevention, and unlocking team potential• When not operating from sovereignty, leaders give their power away to narratives, stress responses, or unexamined assumptions• Leaders who lack sovereignty often feel trapped in a hamster wheel, becoming disconnected from their true selves• Sovereign leaders create a ripple effect by instilling calmness, focus, and sanity in organizational environments• Harv...
2025-07-0849 min
Unfazed Under Fire PodcastFrom Impostor Syndrome to Inner SovereigntyWhat if you didn’t have to earn your place every day? What if you could lead from a place that’s unshakable—because it’s already yours?In this final episode of our Homecoming series, we explore what it actually looks like to live and lead from your integrated self—not as a moment of insight or performance peak, but as a new normal.You’ll hear:How the Resilient Leader Method creates a permanent shift, not a fleeting stateWhy many executives confuse empathy with over-functioning—and how to lead with compassionate...
2025-07-0155 min
Unfazed Under Fire PodcastHomecoming Isn’t a Goal. It’s Your Birthright. Return to the self that leads with calm, clarity, and power.What if the most powerful leadership state isn’t one you build—but one you remember?In Part 2 of our Homecoming series, we explore what it feels like to come home to yourself—and why it's the most strategic leadership move you can make right now.David, Anatoly, and Ryan share real-world insights on:The difference between flow and a sustainable state of presenceWhat it means to lead from your integrated self, not your egoThe rising impact of neurodivergence in leader...
2025-06-241h 02
Unfazed Under Fire PodcastThe Choice: Self Mastery or Burnout, What every high-performing leader must now face.Self-mastery forms the foundation of powerful leadership, enabling us to navigate today's chaotic world with clarity and authenticity. Through conscious attention to our internal beliefs and patterns, we can develop stronger alignment between our intentions and actions.• Walking the talk creates essential trust with our teams, making self-mastery a prerequisite for leading others• Theta brainwave state provides access to both our subconscious limitations and our deepest potential• Examining and updating beliefs formed early in life is crucial for leadership development• Most executives lack dedicated reflection time, limiting their growth and effectiveness• Psychological safety allows lea...
2025-06-091h 06
Unfazed Under Fire PodcastTrust Is Broken—Here’s How Conscious Leaders Rebuild ItTrust, collaboration, and alignment are the essential elements fueling positive workplace culture, yet these qualities are increasingly difficult to cultivate during times of disruption and complexity. The authentic, courageous leadership system empowers executives to upgrade their internal operating system, enabling them to facilitate high-value conversations that naturally build trust and alignment.• Today's disruptions create a survival mode response that fundamentally breaks down trust and inhibits collaboration• Traditional trust-building tactics no longer work because people can sense inauthenticity through energy and subtle cues• The "Great Detachment 1.0" has employees mentally checking out to preserve their well-being• An execu...
2025-04-071h 00
Unfazed Under Fire PodcastMastering Executive Focus in a World of Constant DisruptionWe explore why an executive's attention—not time—is their most precious resource, and how consciousness directly impacts a leader's ability to maintain focus in today's disruptive environment.• Executive focus is the real competitive advantage in leadership• Where attention goes, the organization follows—scattered focus creates scattered impact• Today's "digital infestation" creates cognitive overload that destroys natural focus• Traditional time management approaches fail because they don't address unconscious drivers• 95% of the time we operate on autopilot, with our choices driven by unconscious patterns• Past trauma, hidden biases, and social conditioning hijack our attention without...
2025-03-3152 min
Unfazed Under Fire Podcast2024 Election Series #1 - Filtering Your Choice Through the Leadership Lens with David Craig Utts and Ryan McshaneWhat if we told you that the real battleground in the U.S. presidential election isn't just about policies but about leadership? Today on Unfazed Under Fire, David Craig Utts and Ryan Mcshane will help you navigate the politically charged atmosphere by examining the key qualities and experiences necessary for a U.S. President. We'll cut through the noise of identity politics and media sensationalism to focus on the fundamental issues we face as a nation—economic challenges, border security, international relations, and societal division. Expect to gain a fresh perspective that emphasizes unity and upholding America's foundational principles.
2024-10-021h 42