Finding Peak w/ Ryan Hanley

Spartan philosophy, built in the black-ops lab of business: https://www.findingpeak.com
Finding Peak podcast: https://linktr.ee/ryan_hanley
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A health scare has a way of stripping the bullshit fast.
In this conversation, Ryan Hanley and Daniel Paulin go where most leaders refuse to look: mortality, misalignment, fatherhood, faith, ambition, and the quiet damage caused by living a life that looks successful—but isn’t true.
They unpack the moment when your body forces a conversation your ego has been dodging. The tension between doing what you’re paid for versus doing what you’re called to do. And why so many high performers are exhausted—not from effort, but from hiding.
This isn’t motivation.
It’s a mirror.
Most leaders don’t burn out—they suffocate inside lives they’re afraid to change.
If you’ve ever felt the gap between who you are and how you’re living… this episode is for you.
Connect with Daniel Paulin
Website: https://dannyzzzz.com/
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Your leadership style is probably failing. You think you're a benevolent leader, a lighthouse in the storm, but your team sees a dictator. You're so focused on transactions that you've forgotten the one thing that actually drives results: connection.
But what if the fix wasn't another 3-day retreat or a complicated management system? What if it was a series of simple, 5-minute habits?
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Michelle K. Johnston, a top executive coach for brands like JP Morgan Chase and the NFL, and the bestselling author of The Seismic Shift in You. Dr. Johnston breaks down the tactical shifts every leader must make to stop eroding trust and start building a team that would run through a wall for them.
We don't talk about luxury problems for Fortune 500s. We get into the trenches for the mid-market operators, the grinders, the founders who feel like they're doing everything right but still aren't getting the results they want. Stop guessing. Stop the burnout. This is your new playbook.
Connect with Dr Michelle Johnston
Get her new book, "The Seismic Shift in You": https://amzn.to/4qqWqio
Website: https://michellekjohnston.com/

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This is part 2 of my discussion with Ann Kaplan Mulholland.
She started as a broke single mom. Now she owns a 900-year-old castle in England.
Ann Kaplan Mulholland built a $100M+ medical financing empire, appeared on Real Housewives of Toronto, performs stand-up comedy, and literally bought a castle. In this conversation, she breaks down the exact frameworks that took her from survival mode to owning Lympne Castle.
In this episode, you'll learn:
→ The "Widget Philosophy" — why your product doesn't matter (your distribution does)→ The "Tiara & Hard Hat" strategy for knowing your stakeholders→ Why your website isn't your business (and what actually is)→ How to build a brand that opens doors money can't→ The zero-excuses mindset that separates builders from dreamers
This isn't inspiration porn. This is a tactical breakdown from someone who did it with no safety net.
Connect with Ann Kaplan Mulholland:
→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annkaplan_ownit/
→ Website: https://annkaplan.com/
→ Lympne Castle: https://lympnecastle.com/

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What if every excuse you have is a self-imposed prison?
Ann Kaplan Mulholland's story is a masterclass in shattering those walls. She went from a single mom working night shifts to a multi-millionaire entrepreneur, TV star, and the literal Queen of a castle in England.
She did it by refusing to make excuses.
In this episode, Ann unpacks the unfiltered, unreasonable, and often hilarious journey of building a business empire from the ground up. Forget the highlight reel—this is a raw look at the grit required to turn chaos into a dynasty.
We get into the weeds on:
The "Widget Philosophy": Ann's simple, scalable model for creating wealth.
The Tiara & Hard Hat Strategy: How to be unapologetically yourself while taking your goals dead seriously.
The Art of the Ask: How to get what you want from anyone by being brutally honest.
Why Your Website Isn't Your Business: The most common mistake entrepreneurs make (and how to fix it).
Building a Brand That Lasts: From writing 7 books to doing stand-up comedy, Ann reveals her secrets to becoming unforgettable.
This isn't just an interview. It's a battle plan for anyone who has been told they're "too much," "not enough," or "unrealistic."
If you're ready to stop making excuses and start building your own empire, this episode is required listening.
Connect with Ann Kaplan Mulholland:
•Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annkaplan_ownit/
•Website: https://www.annkaplan.com/
•Lympne Castle: https://www.lympnecastle.com/

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Download the Exposure Protocol here: https://link.ryanhanley.com/exprotocol
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Spartan philosophy, built in the black-ops lab of business: https://www.findingpeak.com
Finding Peak podcast: https://linktr.ee/ryan_hanley
We all say it.
A sentence so costly, it drains your ambition, steals your time, and keeps you hiding from your true potential. It’s not about being stuck; it’s about being scared. And it’s time to stop.
In this solo episode, I’m giving you the 4-step protocol I developed to break free from the self-sabotage of hiding. This isn’t more motivational fluff or finding your “why.” This is a 7-day tactical sprint to force clarity, build confidence, and get you out of your own way.
You’ll learn:
The two questions that instantly expose where you’re hiding.
Why hiding feels like a smart strategy (but is actually robbing you blind).
The 4-step “Exposure Protocol” to take action, even when you’re terrified.
A 7-day challenge to build unstoppable momentum.
Clarity doesn’t come from thinking; it comes from contact with reality.
If you’re tired of waiting for the “right time” and ready to trade potential for proof, this episode is your call to action. Stop hiding. Start building. It’s time to get in the arena.

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