What Breaks When You Try to Sound Responsible (Jimi Gibson) | 373
Thu Jan 29 2026
You are doing the job right.
But your words are starting to slip.
Meetings sound fine. Decisions take longer.
People nod, then hesitate.
You wonder if it’s ego. Or doubt.
Or if you are slowly losing the room.
Jimi Gibson was asked to become the public voice of a company he didn’t found.
In one meeting, a single sentence landed flat.
Nothing broke out loud.
But authority cracked.
Most leaders try to smooth that moment away.
That is when trust starts thinning.
Press play to hear why the tension you want gone
is the same thing that keeps your voice sharp
and how to catch the moment before it costs you.
ABOUT JIMI
Jimi Gibson has spent decades inside fast-growing companies watching what actually moves people and where influence quietly breaks under pressure.
He has helped shape how hundreds of leaders speak when the stakes are real and mistakes linger.
INSIDE THE EPISODE
• When your message stops landing clean
• The pressure of speaking for something bigger
• The move leaders make that dulls authority
• The shift that turns tension into leverage
• A real meeting moment where it changes
THIS EPISODE IS FOR
• Leaders carrying visibility they did not expect
• Founders whose words no longer land
• Executives stepping into public authority
• High performers who second guess themselves
• Builders who want clarity without sanding edges
GUEST LINKS
Thrive Internet Marketing Agency: https://thriveagency.com/
WHAT TO DO NEXT
• Press play and notice the moment that sounds familiar. Then share this with the leader who feels it too. Ask them: “Where did your words last lose weight?”
• Connect with Dr. Yishai on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dryishai/
• Book your free Ceiling Break Session on his LinkedIn page to get the shift yourself.
ABOUT THE PODCAST
You were built for speed.
But right now you feel slower than you look on paper.
Most founders try to outwork that slow-down.
It only burns them out.
Your mind is the only machine your company doesn’t upgrade.
So leaders keep pushing against the wrong thing.
Hosted by doctor of psychology and executive coach Dr Yishai Barkhordari.
DISCLAIMER
This content is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical, psychological, legal, or financial advice. It is not therapy, clinical advice, or coaching guidance. All examples and stories are illustrative. Some examples or stories are composites. Results vary based on personal effort, context, and market conditions.
Always consult qualified professionals before making decisions that impact your business, health, or well-being.
© 2026 Yishai Barkhordari. All rights reserved.
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You are doing the job right. But your words are starting to slip. Meetings sound fine. Decisions take longer. People nod, then hesitate. You wonder if it’s ego. Or doubt. Or if you are slowly losing the room. Jimi Gibson was asked to become the public voice of a company he didn’t found. In one meeting, a single sentence landed flat. Nothing broke out loud. But authority cracked. Most leaders try to smooth that moment away. That is when trust starts thinning. Press play to hear why the tension you want gone is the same thing that keeps your voice sharp and how to catch the moment before it costs you. ABOUT JIMI Jimi Gibson has spent decades inside fast-growing companies watching what actually moves people and where influence quietly breaks under pressure. He has helped shape how hundreds of leaders speak when the stakes are real and mistakes linger. INSIDE THE EPISODE • When your message stops landing clean • The pressure of speaking for something bigger • The move leaders make that dulls authority • The shift that turns tension into leverage • A real meeting moment where it changes THIS EPISODE IS FOR • Leaders carrying visibility they did not expect • Founders whose words no longer land • Executives stepping into public authority • High performers who second guess themselves • Builders who want clarity without sanding edges GUEST LINKS Thrive Internet Marketing Agency: https://thriveagency.com/ WHAT TO DO NEXT • Press play and notice the moment that sounds familiar. Then share this with the leader who feels it too. Ask them: “Where did your words last lose weight?” • Connect with Dr. Yishai on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dryishai/ • Book your free Ceiling Break Session on his LinkedIn page to get the shift yourself. ABOUT THE PODCAST You were built for speed. But right now you feel slower than you look on paper. Most founders try to outwork that slow-down. It only burns them out. Your mind is the only machine your company doesn’t upgrade. So leaders keep pushing against the wrong thing. Hosted by doctor of psychology and executive coach Dr Yishai Barkhordari. DISCLAIMER This content is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical, psychological, legal, or financial advice. It is not therapy, clinical advice, or coaching guidance. All examples and stories are illustrative. Some examples or stories are composites. Results vary based on personal effort, context, and market conditions. Always consult qualified professionals before making decisions that impact your business, health, or well-being. © 2026 Yishai Barkhordari. All rights reserved.