In this powerful episode of The Presence-Centered Podcast, host Christian F. Johnson sits down with Rob Lohman — a Christian rehab business owner, interventionist, recovery coach, podcaster, and recovery advocate — to unpack what it really means to break free from the addictions we don’t talk about.

This episode explores how distractions disguised as relief can quietly pull us out of alignment with God and our divine assignment. Rob shares his powerful journey of recovery through realignment and redemption through Presence, revealing how the same story that once enslaved you can become the one that sets others free.

Together, Christian and Rob dive into what true transformation looks like for spiritually-minded, high-impact leaders who may not battle substances—but still wrestle with the need for success, approval, or control.

If you’ve ever felt distant from your purpose or stuck in a pattern that promises peace but delivers pressure, this episode will show you how to find your way back to Presence.

🧭 Episode Highlights

00:00 – Welcome & Opening

01:30 – Introducing Rob Lohman

03:00 – The difference between addiction and distraction

09:00 – Hidden addictions in high-performing leaders

15:00 – Self-care or self-sabotage?

21:00 – Presence-Centered Perspective with Christian

24:00 – Final Blessing + How to Connect

🌐 Connect with Rob Lohman:

Website: ChristianRehabServices.com

LinkedIn: Rob Lohman on LinkedIn

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🙏 Stay Presence-Centered

There’s nothing missing, nothing lacking, and nothing broken within you.

You already carry what Heaven entrusted.

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Destroying the Fear of Lack (Part 2) w/ Larry Saunders

In this week’s episode, we continue the powerful conversation with Larry Saunders on Destroying the Fear of Lack. Together, we break down Presence-Centered strategies to help you walk in freedom and provision:

✨ Faith — Trust that God has already supplied

✨ Alignment — Provision follows vision when you align with His will

✨ Stewardship — Manage what you have with presence, not pressure

✨ Focus — Keep your eyes on assignment, not on absence

If you’ve ever wrestled with fear around money, resources, or provision—this episode will give you clarity, confidence, and courage to step into your God-given assignment without fear.

👉 Don’t miss Part 1 of this conversation if you haven’t yet.

👉 Be sure to subscribe, comment, and share with someone who needs this word today.

🌐 Connect with Me for Coaching, Speaking, & More

Website: https://iamchristianfjohnson.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamchristianfjohnson/

🤝 Connect with Larry Saunders

https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-saunders-30a93818/

🙏 Thank you for helping us reach 101 episodes. Share this with someone who needs to step into 2026 free from lack and aligned with Presence.

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🎙 Episode 100 of The Presence-Centered Podcast is here!

From overcoming the fear of rejection to breaking the fear of lack, this milestone episode brings back my very first guest, Larry Saunders, who still holds the record for most-viewed interview on the show.

In this powerful, prophetic, and presence-centered conversation, we reflect on:

✅ What God is saying about 5786 / 2026

✅ Why fear of lack is one of the biggest distractions for Spirit-Led Leaders

✅ How to step into 2026 with clarity, abundance, and fortified focus

✅ The prophetic significance of December 26, 2025 and the launch of my book The Presence-Centered Path™

🔥 This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a prophetic declaration for the year ahead.

🌐 Connect with Me for Coaching, Speaking, & More

Website: https://iamchristianfjohnson.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamchristianfjohnson/

🤝 Connect with Larry Saunders:

👉 Larry’s LinkedIn

🙏 Thank you for helping us reach 100 episodes. Share this with someone who needs to step into 2026 free from lack and aligned with Presence.

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🎙 Episode Title: Aligning the Man with the Brand

The Presence-Centered Podcast with Christian F. Johnson

There’s nothing more exhausting than when the man and the brand don’t line up.

When your posts look polished, your platform looks strong—but inside, you know it’s not fully you.

In this episode, I share why alignment between your inner man and your outer brand matters now more than ever. We talk about the hidden cost of misalignment, the freedom alignment brings, and two keys that will help you evolve your brand without losing yourself.

Then I’m joined by my special guest, Faith-Led LinkedIn Mentor, Tati Rainer. Together, we unpack how to practically align your online presence through what we are calling a LinkedIn Lift.

If you’re a spiritually-minded, high-achieving leader who’s ready to align who you are with how you show up—this conversation is for you.

👉 Connect with Tati Rainer:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatirainer/

Website: https://tatirainer.com/

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👉Fear is one of the greatest distractions leaders face. Not fear of the dark—but fear of failure, fear of success, fear of lack, and fear of not being enough. In this episode, Christian F. Johnson, Presence-Centered Leadership Coach & Speaker, breaks down how to destroy the Dis-tr-action of Fear using his signature R.I.N.S.E. Method™ (Recognize, Identify, Neutralize, Starve/Strengthen, Execute).

You’ll learn:

✅ How fear disguises itself as procrastination, perfectionism, and overthinking

✅ Why fear is a distraction, not your identity

✅ How to replace fear with focus, faith, and Presence

✅ A step-by-step process to overcome fear and fortify your focus on your Kingdom assignment

If you’re a spiritually minded, high-achieving leader (especially men of color) who’s ready to stop letting fear distract you from your God-given purpose—this message will speak directly to you.

👉 Subscribe for weekly content on destroying distractions, aligning with God, and fortifying your focus.

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Presence Centered Provision: A Kingdom Economy Shift is about moving from hustle culture to Heaven’s flow. In this episode of The Presence-Centered Podcast, Christian F. Johnson unpacks John 6…

From Hustle to Heaven’s Flow: A Real-Life Kingdom Economy Shift

Hustle culture will have you grinding, striving, and burning out. But Heaven’s economy operates differently—it flows through presence, not pressure.

In this episode of The Presence-Centered Podcast, Christian F. Johnson shares his personal journey of moving from hustle to Presence-Centered Provision, and how John 6 (the feeding of the 5,000) reveals a divine rhythm for leaders:

➡ Receive → Release → Return → Refill → Repeat.

🔑 What you’ll learn in this episode:

Why hustle math keeps leaders stuck in scarcity

How Philip’s perspective exposes the tension we all feel about provision

The rhythm of Heaven’s economy for business, ministry, and life

How to lead from flow instead of grind

If you’re a spiritually-minded, high-achieving leader wrestling with performance pressure, provision anxiety, or purpose fatigue—this episode on Presence Centered Provision: A Kingdom Economy Shift will help you destroy distractions, align with your God-mind, and fortify your focus.

👉🏽 Subscribe to the channel for weekly Presence-Centered content.

👉🏽 DM Christian on LinkedIn or click the link in the description to book a Presence Discovery Call.

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Covered by God, not chaos. Chaos is inevitable, but being consumed by it is optional. In this Presence-Centered Podcast, Christian F. Johnson unpacks Exodus 8—where Egypt was plagued, but Goshen was covered.

Chaos is inevitable. But being consumed by it? That’s optional.

In this episode, Christian F. Johnson breaks down the story of Exodus 8—where Egypt was consumed by plagues, but Goshen was set apart. Goshen wasn’t chaos-free, it was covered by God, not chaos—and that same distinction applies to you today.

If you’re a spiritually minded, high-achieving leader carrying self-pressure, fear, or uncertainty—you’ll discover:

✅ Why you’re not protected because you’re perfect, but because you’re positioned

✅ The leadership lessons hidden in the plagues of Egypt

✅ How to stay aligned when everything around you is unraveling

✅ A reflection exercise to shift from performance to presence

👉🏽 Reflection Question: Where have you been chasing perfection instead of choosing position?

You don’t have to outrun chaos—you just need to remain under the covering.

🗣 DM Christian on LinkedIn with the word “covered” or book a Presence Discovery Call (link below) to destroy distractions, align with God, and fortify your focus in this season.

📌 Timestamps

0:00 – Chaos is inevitable

0:45 – Welcome to The Presence-Centered Podcast

1:30 – The pattern I’m seeing in leaders today

5:00 – Lessons from Exodus 8 (Plagues & Goshen)

8:00 – Application for leaders under pressure

11:00 – Reflection question

13:00 – Call to action

📌 Connect with Christian F. Johnson

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamchristianfjohnson/

🔗 Book a Discovery Call: https://link.elevateitpodcast.com/widget/group/xnSYNxqIIePQD47QmwOC

In The Weight You Were Never Meant to Carry, I reveal how spiritually-minded, high-achieving men can release the emotional, spiritual, and relational burdens God never assigned—so they can run light, free, and focused.

Brother, what if the heaviest thing you’re carrying right now isn’t even yours to carry? In this episode of The Presence-Centered Podcast, I share my personal story of self-imposed pressure, the morning reflection that changed everything, and the R.I.N.S.E. Method™ I use to help my clients destroy distractions, align with their divine assignment, and reclaim their peace.

📌 You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How to identify the weight God never asked you to carry
• Why not trusting yourself to co-operate with God is another hidden weight
• The lies that create cycles of grind instead of grace
• How to use the R.I.N.S.E. Method™ to release unnecessary pressure
• Why releasing the wrong weight restores your health, peace, and purpose

📞 Ready to Release the Weight?

Let’s connect for a Presence Discovery Call—DM me on LinkedIn (CHRISTIAN F JOHNSON) or click the link in the description to book your call.

#MensMentalHealth #AuthenticLeadership #FaithAndFocus #PresenceOverPerformance #ChristianFJohnson #LeadershipCoaching #HighAchievingMen

🔔 New Episode of The Presence-Centered Podcast

🎙 Title: Was It the Devil—or the Distraction?

👤 Hosted by Christian F. Johnson | Presence-Centered Leadership Coach

What if the reason you feel off isn’t a spiritual attack—but spiritual misalignment?

In this episode, Christian speaks directly to the high-achieving, spiritually-minded man who’s been grinding, praying, pushing, and performing—but still feels off-center.

You’ve been taught that the devil is behind your burnout...

But what if the real thief is distraction?

📖 Based on John 10:10, Christian unpacks:

• Why “the thief” isn’t always the devil—and how distraction steals your clarity
• The danger of masked messaging, performance pressure, and false alignment
• How to stop outsourcing your authority and realign with your divine assignment
• What DEVIL → LIVED and EVIL → LIVE can teach you about reclaiming your rhythm
• A practical breakdown of the R.I.N.S.E. Method™ to destroy distractions and walk in spiritual focus

This one isn’t for the lazy—it’s for the builder, the father, the leader, the man who knows something deeper is calling.

🎯 If you're ready to destroy distractions, align with God, and fortify your focus…

Christian has 4 coaching spots open this month for spiritually-minded men ready to get back in divine rhythm.

📞 Book your free Presence Discovery Call here: https://link.elevateitpodcast.com/widget/group/xnSYNxqIIePQD47QmwOC

👇 Drop a comment if this message hit you.

🎧 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this with a brother who’s been doing all the “right” things—but knows something’s still missing.

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🎯 Are You Productive—or Just Preoccupied?

In this episode of The Presence-Centered Podcast, Christian F. Johnson exposes one of the biggest traps high-achieving men fall into: constant motion without clear meaning.

You’re building. Grinding. Checking all the boxes.

But deep down… something still feels off.

It looks like progress.

But is it?

This is for the man who’s driven by purpose—but distracted by pressure.

🧠 What You’ll Gain in This Episode:

• How to recognize when you’ve slipped from divine flow into survival mode
• The spiritual difference between being “on” and being aligned
• What busyness is costing you—and how to reclaim your center
• A breakdown of the R.I.N.S.E. Method™ to destroy distractions
• The truth: You’re not cursed—but maybe you’re carrying yourself like you are

💬 If You’re a Spiritually-Minded, High-Achieving Man...

...and you're tired of appearing successful while silently battling burnout or distraction—

Let’s talk.

🎯 I have 6 discovery call spots open this week for men ready to reset, realign, and move from noise to clarity.

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📞 Book Your Discovery Call Here: https://link.elevateitpodcast.com/widget/group/xnSYNxqIIePQD47QmwOC

(We'll walk through where you are, what's in your way, and what it would look like to walk this Presence-Centered Path™ together.)

📌 Be sure to Subscribe for weekly episodes that help you destroy distractions, align with God, and fortify your focus in life and leadership.

📺 Like this one? Watch next: https://youtu.be/Z25Aq6tIIi4?si=wvv9oisbXT_owP7V

Don’t Mistake Being Early for Being Delayed

You’ve aligned. You’ve obeyed. You’ve shown up in excellence and great expectation—

but the manifestation hasn’t landed on earth yet.

In this empowering episode, Christian F. Johnson speaks directly to the spiritually-minded, high-achieving leader who feels like they’re doing all the right things… but the room still looks empty.

Drawing from a recent moment of revelation, Christian shares how a seemingly vacant sanctuary turned into a packed-out room—and how that moment became a prophetic message for visionaries who are early, not delayed.

This Presence-Centered episode explores:

Why showing up early is confirmation, not failure

How to co-operate with God instead of striving for results

What it means to serve the table already in front of you while the vision is still unfolding

3 practical Presence-Centered practices for goal-achieving in the gap between Heaven’s promise and earth’s reality

If you’ve been faithful in the unseen, this episode will refuel your faith and remind you:

Heaven is not late. And neither are you.

📞 Book a Presence-Centered Discovery Call:

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🎙️ Episode Title: Releasing Your Unique Power in the Earth

Are you releasing peace or pressure? Presence or performance?

In this transformational episode, Christian F. Johnson helps spiritually-minded, high-achieving leaders reconnect with their divine blueprint so they can release power, purpose, and peace—right where they are.

Rooted in Genesis and the Eden narrative, this episode explores:

What Adam released before the fall—and what you still carry

How to stop forcing and start flowing in your divine assignment

What it means to lead from alignment, not anxiety

Practical ways to destroy distractions and step into your God-designed rhythm

If you're a leader of faith who wants to live, lead, and release from divine alignment—this is your moment.

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Are your dis-tr-actions hindering your success?

What Are You Releasing in the Earth? | The Presence-Centered Podcast

What if the most powerful question you could ask yourself as a leader isn't about what you're achieving, but about what you're releasing into the world every single day?

In this transformative episode of The Presence-Centered Podcast, Christian F. Johnson explores the profound question that stopped a room full of Christian professionals cold: "What are you releasing in the earth?"

🎯 In This Episode You'll Discover:

• The powerful connection between Genesis 2:7 and your daily leadership impact
• How distractions steal your divine traction and corrupt what you release
• What Adam released before the fall (and how you can release the same)
• The difference between performing at a high level and releasing life-giving energy
• Practical questions to evaluate what you're putting into the world daily

🔥 Key Insights:

• Life and death are in the power of the tongue - what are you speaking?
• Every distraction steals your divine traction from turning into ACTION
• You can be successful while releasing the wrong things
• Your release doesn't just disappear - it takes root and grows
• Presence-centered leaders release divine breath, prophetic speech, and God's image
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💡 Transform Your Leadership: Stop releasing anxiety, pressure, and performance energy. Start releasing peace, alignment, and life-giving presence that blesses your family and areas of influence.

Ready to Destroy Distractions? If you're a successful spiritual leader ready to stop fighting distractions and start starving them, book a Discovery Call: https://link.elevateitpodcast.com/widget/group/xnSYNxqIIePQD47QmwOC

Connect with Christian F. Johnson:

• Website: https://iamchristianfjohnson.com/
• Subscribe for weekly episodes on building authentic influence while staying spiritually centered
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Remember: There is nothing missing, lacking, or broken within you. You have all you need to continue to succeed. Remove the noise and destroy what no longer serves you.

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The Moment I Stopped Fighting Distractions and Started Starving Them | The Presence-Centered Podcast

What if everything that could go wrong did go wrong—right before you had to perform at your highest level? In this powerful episode, Christian F. Johnson shares a game-changing revelation about destroying distractions that happened during a chaotic podcast interview where his camera malfunctioned, he was unprepared, and he literally dropped his AirPod in the toilet minutes before going live.

Discover why fighting distractions actually makes them stronger and learn the revolutionary approach of starving them instead. This episode will transform how you handle the noise that pulls you away from your divine assignment and authentic influence.

What you feed will live. What you starve will die.

What You'll Learn:

- The critical difference between fighting distractions vs. starving them

- How to identify what's hindering your divine traction and action

- Why successful leaders often feel spiritually muted despite their impact

- The two essential questions every leader must answer about their calling

- Practical strategies to maintain divine alignment while building influence, impact, and income

- How to get ahead of potential distractions before they derail your reputation

Special Features This Week:

🎯 Featured Coaching Clip: Learn the powerful RINSE and Release Method for eliminating what no longer serves you

📚 **Special Shoutout**: Thank you to  ⁨@BookThinkers⁩  for their continued support and partnership

Ready to Destroy Distractions?

If you're a successful spiritual leader ready to stop fighting distractions and start starving them, book a Discovery Call: https://link.elevateitpodcast.com/widget/group/xnSYNxqIIePQD47QmwOC

Connect with Christian F. Johnson:

- Website: https://iamchristianfjohnson.com/

- Subscribe for weekly episodes on building authentic influence while staying spiritually centered

Remember: There is nothing missing, lacking, or broken within you. You have all you need to continue to succeed. Remove the noise and destroy what no longer serves you.

Episode Title: "Who's in YOUR Corner When the Lights Are On?"

Main Description:

Who's in your corner when the pressure builds and the spotlight gets bright? In this powerful episode, Christian F. Johnson shares the backstage conversation with a celebrity that changed his perspective on leadership forever, and reveals the moment God called him to destroy distractions and remind spiritually-minded leaders who they truly are.

If you're a high-achieving leader building influence but feeling distracted from your authentic center, this episode is for you. Christian explores the haunting question he asks about every "fallen" leader: Who was in their corner to help them stay connected to who they truly are?

In this episode, you'll discover:

The celebrity backstage conversation that revealed the unique pressures of influence

Why successful leaders often feel disconnected from their authentic selves

The unsolicited message that confirmed Christian's calling to be in leaders' corners

How to recognize when you're being distracted from your true voice

The presence-centered questions that keep you aligned with who you truly are

Why you don't need to choose between building influence and staying authentic

Key Questions Explored:

"Where are you distracted from your true voice?"

"What would change if you believed who you truly are is powerful enough?"

"How can you build influence from your authentic center?"

"What distractions are keeping you from remembering who you truly are?"

Whether you're a pastor, coach, entrepreneur, or thought leader, this episode will help you identify who needs to be in your corner as you navigate the pressures of influence and impact.

Perfect for: Spiritually-minded leaders, Christian entrepreneurs, pastors, coaches, speakers, and anyone building influence while trying to maintain their authentic expression.

Connect with Christian F. Johnson:

Book a FREE Discovery Call: https://link.elevateitpodcast.com/widget/group/xnSYNxqIIePQD47QmwOC

Subscribe to The Presence-Centered Perspective Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/presence-centered-perspective-7304182316476563457

Get Christian's Book "When You're Speaking But Still Silent": https://amzn.to/4kUjBil

@CFJpodcast | Crisis No One Talks About: When Spiritual Leaders Lose Their Voice

There’s a hidden crisis happening in spiritual leadership—and no one’s talking about it.

Pastors. Ministry leaders. Faith-based entrepreneurs.

They’re being celebrated publicly… while silently feeling disconnected and muted within.

On March 2nd, 2025, my world shifted when an anonymous voice said five words that changed everything:

“You’ve been speaking… but not from your voice.”

This episode is the story of what happened next—and how it sparked my journey from silenced to centered.

If you’ve ever felt spiritually drained, reactive instead of present, or like you’re leading from performance instead of peace—this one’s for you.

🔥 In this episode, we explore:

• The silent burnout many spiritual leaders face
• Why success without authenticity leads to spiritual exhaustion
• How I lost—and reclaimed—my voice
• The 3 signs you may be speaking someone else’s voice
• What it really means to lead from your divine center
• A powerful invitation to reconnect with your voice, values, and vision

💡 Featured Highlights:

✔️ The March 2nd Awakening

✔️ 10 years of speaking others’ voices

✔️ The power of going silent to hear yourself again

✔️ Why presence is greater than performance

✔️ How the Presence-Centered Path™ was born

📢 Ready to go deeper?

• Subscribe for weekly episodes on presence-centered leadership
• Follow the Newsletter on LinkedIn: ThePresence-Centered Perspective
• Book a Free Discovery Call: Schedule Here
• Grab the Book on Amazon: When You’re Speaking, But Still Silent
• Join Me LIVE at the Goal Achievers Summit in Orlando, Dec 29–30:
• Register Here

🎙️ Episode 86

Leading with Empathy: Mental Health, Neurodivergence & Creating Spaces Where Everyone Thrives

Guest: Sarah Harris, LCSW

🎧 Full Episode Description:

Have you ever felt like your mental health disqualified you from leadership?

Do you live with ADHD, anxiety, depression, or trauma—and wonder if those challenges might actually hold hidden leadership strengths?

In this powerful episode of The Elevate IT Podcast, host Christian F. Johnson is joined by licensed clinical social worker and workplace wellness advocate Sarah Harris for a transformational conversation on leading with empathy, supporting neurodivergent team members, and building mental health-informed leadership cultures.

Together, we explore:

🧠 Why mental health doesn’t disqualify you—it can refine you

🛠️ Grounding strategies for leaders navigating anxiety, trauma, or ADHD

💼 Practical ways to create psychologically safe and supportive work environments

👥 How to normalize mental health conversations at work

🌱 Real stories of thriving through trauma-informed, inclusive leadership

This is for the emerging leader, the entrepreneur, the manager, or the changemaker who wants to lead with presence, compassion, and intentional support—not performance or pressure.

🔗 Connect with Sarah Harris

🌐 Website: https://www.sarahharrisspeaks.com/

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahharrisspeaks/

📘 Grab the Book: When You’re Speaking, But Still Silent → https://a.co/d/fAHmHTI

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🎯 Upcoming Event: Join Christian and other dynamic leaders at the Goal Achiever Summit, December 29–30 2025:

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🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe. Your support helps us reach more leaders who need these conversations!

Big Dreams That Start Small | From Sicily to Success w/ Tony Cataldo | Elevate IT Podcast Ep. 85

 ⁨@Elevateitpodcast⁩  What does it take to leave your homeland at 16 with barely any money—and still build a dream from scratch?

In this powerful in-person episode of The Elevate IT Podcast, host Christian F. Johnson sits down with Tony Cataldo, owner of Pomod’oro Pizza & Italian Restaurant in Downingtown, PA, to uncover the inspiring journey of a man who traded fear for faith—and turned a humble start into a thriving, heart-centered business.

Tony’s story is about more than food. It’s about vision, legacy, and what’s possible when you stay faithful to the process. From Sicily to Pennsylvania, from struggle to success, this episode is a reminder that every big dream is built MOMENT by moment.

🎯 In this episode:

Leaving Sicily at 16 with almost nothing

Building a beloved community restaurant with passion and presence

What it really means to lead with heart

Lessons for emerging leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone starting small

Why success is about more than money—it’s about meaning

💬 “You don’t need perfect conditions to pursue a powerful dream.”

👇 Learn more:

🍕 Visit Pomod’oro: https://www.pomodorodowningtown.com/

📚 Christian’s Book: When You’re Speaking, But Still Silent → https://a.co/d/1f1CAK5

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📺 Subscribe to the podcast →  ⁨@Elevateitpodcast⁩ 

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 🎙 Moment by MOMent | How to Heal, Lead & Live After Loss – with Elizabeth De Sevo | Elevate IT Podcast Ep. 84

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In Episode 84 of The Elevate IT Podcast, host Christian F. Johnson sits down with transformational coach and author Elizabeth De Sevo to explore how we can lead, heal, and live moment by MOMent—especially after loss.

Elizabeth shares the powerful story behind her book, Choose Your MOMents: How the Sudden Loss of My Mother Taught Me How to Live, and how grief became a catalyst for presence, purpose, and transformation. This heart-opening conversation is designed for emerging leaders who are navigating silent grief, strained relationships with their mothers, or simply carrying emotional weight while still showing up for others.

💡 Topics We Cover:

• Turning grief into gratitude
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• The MOMents Method: Living with presence & intention
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• How to lead while healing
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• Navigating complex relationships with grace
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• Creating movement from personal pain
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• Practical ways to choose your MOMents daily
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Whether you’ve lost a loved one or are trying to find light in a heavy season, this conversation offers encouragement, insight, and soul-deep inspiration.

👇 Resources & Links:

Follow Elizabeth on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-de-sevo/

📘 Grab Elizabeth’s book: Choose Your MOMents → https://amzn.to/3Sogq66

🎧 Subscribe to the Podcast → https://www.youtube.com/@Elevateitpodcast

📚 Grab Christian’s book → https://amzn.to/3H64nIf

💌 Join the Inner Elevation Newsletter → https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7304182316476563457

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🦸🏾‍♂️ What’s Your HEROtype? Discover the Superpower Within | For Emerging Leaders  ⁨@Elevateitpodcast⁩ 

🎙️ Episode 83 – The Elevate IT Podcast with Christian F. Johnson & Coach Cory Charles

What kind of hero are you?

In this power-packed episode, I’m joined by Coach Cory Charles—TEDx Speaker, Peak Performance Expert, and Creator of the HEROtype Assessment—to help you unlock your inner superpower and rise into the next level of your leadership.

We explore how knowing your HEROtype isn’t just a fun quiz—it’s a game-changing framework for identity, energy, and impact. Whether you’re an introverted innovator, a heart-centered guide, or a visionary leader, this conversation will help you name your strengths, navigate your kryptonite, and own your greatness.

✅ I even took the assessment myself—and it turns out I’m a Mentor.

So we use my results as a live example to coach YOU through the process!

🎯 In This Episode, We Cover:

What the HEROtype Assessment is and why it matters

Why knowing your “superpower” and “kryptonite” is essential

How underestimated and introverted leaders can thrive

The mindset shift that unlocks SalesOlogy & authentic influence

One simple “Hero Activation” you can apply today

🛠️ Take the Assessment:

👉 https://cory-lsm2lyzi.scoreapp.com/

Find your HEROtype and tag us with your results!

Coach Cory on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-charles/

📚 Grab the Book:

When You’re Speaking, But Still Silent – Now on Amazon

👉 https://a.co/d/aIo2D8S

May good, great, and awesomeness continue to flow to and through you this week.

— Christian F. Johnson

#HEROtype #ElevateITPodcast #EmergingLeaders #SuperpowerAssessment #LeadershipGrowth #PeakPerformance #AuthenticLeadership #ChristianFJohnson