Becoming Better: The Groundbreaking Science of Personal Transformation

Special Guest  Ryan Gottfredson

 

https://ryangottfredson.com/personal-mindset-assessment

 

In this thought-provoking episode of Podcast Profits Unleashed, I sit down with leadership coach, author, and researcher Dr. Ryan Gottfredson—whose work has deeply reshaped how I view personal and professional growth. If you’ve ever felt stuck or like something is holding you back (even if everything looks successful on the outside), this episode is for you.

We dive into the groundbreaking science of personal transformation—not focused on what you need to do, but who you need to be. Ryan makes a powerful case for being-based leadership, explaining that true, sustainable success begins by upgrading your internal operating system—the beliefs, mindsets, and emotional wiring running your life behind the scenes.

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Real growth doesn’t come from learning more tools—it comes from upgrading your inner wiring.
  
  
• Most leaders unknowingly operate from a place of self-protection, not value creation.
  
  
• Healing trauma is not just therapeutic—it’s essential to effective leadership.
  
  
• You don’t need a crisis to transform. Conscious, intentional reflection can spark the same growth.
  
  
• Podcasting is one of the most powerful ways to show up authentically and elevate your impact.
  
  

Ryan walks us through his 3-step framework for internal transformation:

1. Recognize your being side—the subconscious programming that shapes how you show up.
   
   
2. Awaken to its current quality by noticing how you react to things like feedback or discomfort.
   
   
3. Elevate it through intentional development—especially during life’s “heat experiences.”
   
   

We also explore the concept of vertical development and how most people (and even leaders) stay stuck at the base level—focused on safety, comfort, and belonging. The real magic happens when we move beyond personal gain to contribution and legacy.

This conversation left me both inspired and challenged—and I think it will do the same for you. Whether you're a coach, consultant, or entrepreneur, this episode is your invitation to stop doing more—and start becoming more.

🎧 Tune in and let's grow together.