Identity Is the Real Bottleneck with Jeff Munn | #23
Thu Jan 22 2026
What if the thing holding you back as a leader isn't strategy, skill, or effort—but who you believe you are?
In this episode, Oscar sits down with executive coach Jeff Munn to unpack why most founders, CEOs, and high performers stay stuck even after reading the books, attending the seminars, and "doing all the right things." Jeff shares how outdated identities, unconscious fears, and internal wiring quietly sabotage leadership, decision-making, and growth—and why tactics only work after the inner work is done. Together, they explore how powerful questions, deep listening, and silence can unlock clarity, confidence, and real change.
Key takeaways include:
Why "what got you here won't take you there" is an identity problem, not a skill gap How fear—not logic—is usually the real reason people don't take action Why great leaders (and great sellers) ask better questions instead of giving better advice If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated despite doing everything "right," this conversation might be the wake-up call you didn't know you needed. Lean in—and be ready to rethink who's really in your way.
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What if the thing holding you back as a leader isn't strategy, skill, or effort—but who you believe you are? In this episode, Oscar sits down with executive coach Jeff Munn to unpack why most founders, CEOs, and high performers stay stuck even after reading the books, attending the seminars, and "doing all the right things." Jeff shares how outdated identities, unconscious fears, and internal wiring quietly sabotage leadership, decision-making, and growth—and why tactics only work after the inner work is done. Together, they explore how powerful questions, deep listening, and silence can unlock clarity, confidence, and real change. Key takeaways include: Why "what got you here won't take you there" is an identity problem, not a skill gap How fear—not logic—is usually the real reason people don't take action Why great leaders (and great sellers) ask better questions instead of giving better advice If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated despite doing everything "right," this conversation might be the wake-up call you didn't know you needed. Lean in—and be ready to rethink who's really in your way.