Episode 21: The Power of Forgiveness in Leadership — Drop the Rocks and Claim Your Joy
In this episode of The Joy CEO Podcast, I’m diving into a topic that’s been truly transformative in my own leadership journey: forgiveness. For so many high-achieving professionals, the weight we carry isn’t just from deadlines or responsibilities—it’s from unhealed moments of the past.
I share the four types of forgiveness that have helped me and my clients find more peace and clarity: forgiving your younger self, your parents, your past blockers, and everyone else. Each represents a “rock” we’ve been carrying—one we can finally choose to set down.
I also introduce what I call the Hula Hoop Principle, a simple but powerful mindset shift that helps you focus on what’s actually within your control and release what isn’t.
To help you put these ideas into practice, I close the episode with a seven-day “Forgive to Win” challenge—a gentle invitation to lighten your emotional load, one day at a time, and make space for more joy, confidence, and ease in your leadership.
🔑 What You’ll Learn
- Why forgiveness is one of the most powerful (and underused) leadership tools.
- How to “drop the rocks” by forgiving your younger self, your parents, past blockers, and everyone else.
- How the Hula Hoop Principle can help you stay focused on what’s within your control.
- Simple, daily steps to make forgiveness a lifelong habit of freedom and clarity.
💬 Reflection Prompts
Use these questions to go deeper after listening:
- Which “rock” feels heaviest for me right now—and why am I still holding it?
- What might change in my leadership if I chose to forgive myself for past mistakes?
- How have old resentments or unmet expectations shaped the way I lead today?
- Where in my life or career do I need to apply the Hula Hoop Principle?
- What would it look like—and feel like—to finally lead with a lighter heart?
🌿 Who This Episode Is For
This episode is for driven, heart-centered professionals who want to lead with more clarity, compassion, and joy.
It’s especially for you if:
- You’ve achieved success on paper but still feel weighed down emotionally.
- You’re ready to stop replaying old stories that hold you back.
- You want to show up as a more grounded, authentic, and emotionally intelligent leader—at work and at home.
🌸 Your Challenge
Join me in the Seven-Day Forgive to Win Challenge. Each day, identify one “rock” you’re ready to drop—and notice how your energy, perspective, and joy begin to shift.
🕒 Episode Breakdown
00:00 – Introduction to the Joy CEO Podcast
00:49 – The Power of Forgiveness
03:21 – Forgiving Myself: The First Rock
04:43 – Forgiving My Parents: The Second Rock
07:16 – Forgiving the Blockers: The Third Rock
08:17 – Forgiving Everyone Else: The Fourth Rock
09:17 – The Hula Hoop Principle
15:27 – Seven-Day Forgive to Win Challenge
21:20 – Conclusion and Next Steps
22:24 – Closing Remarks and Call to Action
📩 Want to Go Deeper?
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