The Enemy Within: A Leader’s Turning Point - Darin Newbold, Enneagram + Purpose Factor Coach

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What if the greatest obstacle in your leadership journey isn’t the market, your team, or your circumstances—but the enemy within?

In this powerful episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, host Jennifer Loehding sits down with Darin Newbold, former COO, Army National Guard captain, and certified Enneagram & Purpose Factor coach, to unpack the turning point that changed everything: the moment he realized the real roadblock to growth was himself.

Darin shares the shift that helped him recognize his own patterns, step into deeper self-awareness, and develop the tools he now uses to help others discover purpose, regulate emotions, and lead with clarity. From confronting imposter syndrome to transforming internal pressure into purpose, this conversation will inspire you to look inward and lead differently.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ How to recognize and overcome self-sabotage as a leader
✅ The moment Darin realized the real enemy was in the mirror
✅ The Bold GPS Framework for aligning identity and direction
✅ Why self-awareness is the foundation of effective leadership
✅ How the Enneagram can reveal blind spots and emotional triggers
✅ Tools for managing emotional activation and reframing internal pressure
✅ Daily mindfulness practices to build courage, clarity, and emotional stability
✅ What it really means to redefine success and build a lasting legacy

Whether you’re a CEO, entrepreneur, coach, or team leader, this conversation will help you lead yourself first so you can lead others with authenticity and impact. If you’ve ever struggled with inner resistance, uncertainty, or the pressure to perform, this episode will give you frameworks, language, and tools to grow from the inside out.

Connect with Darin Newbold:
🌐 Website: https://yourboldsolutions.com

Connect with Starter Girlz Podcast:
🌐 Website: https://startergirlz.com
🙌 Partner: Walt Mills Productions

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