What would your deathbed self tell you today?

Would they be proud of how you're spending your time?

The risks you're taking?

The life you're creating?

In this episode of The Happy Achiever Podcast, Amal sits down with Lauren Deeley for a conversation that will make you think differently about your goals, your decisions, and the way you're living your life.

You'll learn:
• how to make decisions with more confidence
• why fear keeps so many people stuck
• how to stop worrying so much about getting it right
• and a simple tool that can help you get clear on what really matters

Lauren shares the story that inspired her TEDx Talk, What Would Your Deathbed Self Tell You Today?, and the question she has used for nearly 20 years to make some of the biggest decisions of her life.

She also opens up about anxiety, self-doubt, chasing big goals, and the surprising lesson she learned while running a 100-mile race.

If you've been putting off a dream, facing a difficult decision, or wondering whether you're playing too small, this episode is for you.

Because someday you'll look back on the life you're living today.

What do you want to see?

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Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or stuck?

In this short episode of The Happy Achiever Podcast, Amal guides you through a simple heart activation exercise that she uses with coaching clients to help them quiet mental noise, gain clarity, and approach challenges from a calmer, more grounded place.

This practice can help you:
• feel less stressed and anxious
• clear your mind when you're overwhelmed
• gain perspective on a problem you're trying to solve
• and tap into more creativity, intuition, and confidence

Many of Amal's clients use this exercise regularly to start their day with greater clarity and peace.

If you've been carrying stress, overthinking a decision, or feeling stuck, save this episode and come back to it whenever you need a reset.

Sometimes the answer isn't working harder.

It's creating enough space to hear yourself think.

What if the biggest thing standing between you and your goals is the story you're telling yourself?

In this episode of The Happy Achiever Podcast, Amal sits down with former Major League Baseball player Ryan Lavarnway for a conversation about resilience, confidence, and what it takes to keep going when things don't go your way.

You'll learn:
• how to stop letting your current circumstances define what's possible
• why asking "Why not me?" can change everything
• the difference between fear of failure and fear of success
• and how to keep moving forward when the odds are stacked against you

Ryan shares the mindset that helped him go from a kid who didn't make the varsity team until his senior year to an All-American at Yale, a World Series champion, and a Major League Baseball player who was called up and sent down 26 times without giving up.

If you've ever wondered whether you're capable of more, felt discouraged by setbacks, or questioned whether your goal is really possible, this episode is for you.

Because confidence doesn't come from knowing you'll succeed.

It comes from believing you're willing to do what it takes.

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Do you have a big goal—but struggle to know where to start?

In this episode of The Happy Achiever Podcast, Amal shares the three steps she teaches leaders and sales professionals to help them achieve goals they once thought were out of reach.

You'll learn:
• why doing more isn't the answer
• how to focus on what matters most and stop wasting energy on things that don't
• how to break big goals into simple, manageable steps
• and the accountability trick that can dramatically increase your chances of following through

Amal shares practical tools from her Winner's Mindset Sales System™ and explains why confidence isn't built by waiting until you feel ready—it's built by taking consistent action.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by a big goal or wondered why you know what to do but aren't doing it, this episode is for you.

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What if success isn't about working harder?

What if it's about creating a life you're excited to wake up to?

In this episode of The Happy Achiever Podcast, Amal sits down with former Aetna executive Duncan Stuart for a conversation about success, leadership, and how to build a career without losing yourself in the process.

You'll learn:
• why so many high achievers get stuck going through the motions
• how to create a career that energizes you instead of drains you
• why the most successful people don't wait until retirement to enjoy their lives
• and how to make more intentional choices about how you spend your time

Duncan shares the lessons he learned during 20 years in corporate leadership, why he encouraged his team to truly unplug, how taking time to ski, climb, and recharge made him a sharper leader, and why creating a healthy culture starts with going first.

If you've ever wondered whether success has to come at the expense of your happiness, health, or relationships, this episode is for you.

Because the goal isn't to build a successful career.

It's to build a successful life.

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Can you achieve big goals without burning yourself out?

In this special episode of The Happy Achiever Podcast, Derek Kilgore turns the tables and interviews Amal about what she's learned from coaching hundreds of leaders, sales professionals, and high achievers.

You'll learn:
• the common trait Amal sees in the most successful people
• why so many high achievers feel stressed even when they're making progress
• how to stay focused on what matters most instead of trying to do everything
• and the simple habits that help people achieve more while feeling less overwhelmed

Amal also shares why people pleasing leads to burnout, how accountability builds confidence, and the exercise she uses to help clients get clear on what they really want.

If you've ever felt like you're constantly chasing the next goal, struggling to be present, or wondering why success doesn't feel the way you thought it would, this episode is for you.

Because achieving more doesn't have to come at the expense of your health, happiness, or the people you love.

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What if reaching your goals isn’t the only measure of success?

In this episode of The Happy Achiever Podcast, Amal sits down with financial services leader Derek Kilgore for a conversation about success, purpose, discipline, and building a life you’re actually proud of.

Derek shares the moment his 7-year-old daughter said something that completely changed how he looked at success—and why he realized achievement means nothing if you lose what matters most along the way.

You’ll learn:
• how to stay focused when motivation fades
• why knowing your purpose makes it easier to stay disciplined when things get hard
• how to create success in your career without sacrificing your family
• and why serving others can lead to more fulfillment and better results

Derek also shares how his faith and purpose shape the way he leads, why he believes mistakes are necessary for growth, and the simple habits that help him stay focused on what matters most.

If you’ve ever wondered how to chase big goals while still being present for the people and things you love, this episode is for you.

Because real success isn’t about winning in one area of your life.

It’s building something you’re proud of in all of them.

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It's Our Ship by D. Michael Abrashoff

Have you ever felt like you're working hard, checking all the boxes, and reaching your goals—but something still feels missing?

In this episode of The Happy Achiever Podcast, Amal shares one of the most powerful coaching tools she uses to help high achievers stop going through the motions and reconnect with what matters most.

You'll learn:
• why success alone doesn't create fulfillment
• how to get clear on what's most important to you right now
• why some people feel energized by their work while others feel drained
• and how to create more meaning, motivation, and enjoyment in what you do every day

Amal walks you through a simple process to uncover your Driving Purpose—the deeper reason behind your goals—so you can feel more focused, more clear-headed, and more connected to the work and people that matter most.

If you've ever felt like you're just going through the motions, this episode is for you.

Because work feels very different when you're connected to the reason you're doing it.

You don't need a different job.

You may just need a deeper reason for doing the one you have.

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