Disruptive Influence with Jeff Abracen
Jeff Abracen, a Montreal-based Communication & Storytelling Coach, Pitch Consultant, Creative Director & Public Speaker, talks with brilliant minds who are disrupting and influencing their industry, in their way.
Disruptive Influence with Jeff Abracen
Ep 26: "Courageously You" with Aransas Savas
Aransas Savas, motivational strategist and coach, joins Jeff to explore the real drivers behind creativity, influence, and personal growth.
They dive into why healthy conflict is essential for innovation, how to transition from chasing positional power to embodying personal power, and why authenticity, not conformity, is the real superpower.
Aransas shares how embracing play, curiosity, and even our perceived limitations can unlock new possibilities in leadership, creativity, and life. This conversation reminds us that growth isn’t about fitting in - it’s about showing up as your truest self and finding the people and opportunities that see your value.
Key Topics:
- Why healthy conflict and tension fuel creativity
- Challenging societal norms to uncover your truth
- The shift from fitting in to standing out
- How to use play to solve problems and get unstuck
- Turning perceived weaknesses into your greatest strengths
- Finding community, courage, and personal power
- How emotional storytelling drives real-world influence
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:36 Understanding Wellbeing and Leadership Coaching
02:20 Embracing Authenticity and Personal Truth
04:43 Challenging Societal Norms and Personal Beliefs
08:50 The Struggle Between Fitting In and Standing Out
10:46 Transitioning from Positional to Personal Power
12:08 Finding Value in Uncommon Skills
17:04 The Role of Purpose in Professional Life
21:10 Navigating Acceptance and Impact
24:33 Defining the Ideal Customer and Job to Be Done
27:35 The Complexity of Superpowers and Insecurities
30:04 The Value of Diverse Perspectives
35:27 The Power of Play in Problem Solving
40:09 Breaking Free from Limiting Beliefs
42:25 Transforming Limitations into Strengths
48:21 Using Struggles to Help Others
54:11 Defining Your Unique Influence
01:01:14 The Impact of Stories on Courage
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Music by Stephen Voyce
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