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Over the past few months I’ve been doing a lot of thinking (perhaps too much thinking) about what my work really is. Not just because of the whole ‘end of year’ reflection stuff, but also because I needed to think more deeply about the kind of impact I want to have on the world.

In the first-ever video episode of The UNLOCK Lab, Tosca DiMatteo challenges the societal pressure to launch into high-performance mode the moment January begins. Instead of forcing productivity while you feel depleted, this episode explores the importance of aligning with your natural cycles. Discover why it is perfectly acceptable to be at "low tide" right now and learn a four-step framework to start 2026 with authenticity.

As we come to the end of the year, are you hearing a harsh voice in your head saying, “You didn’t do enough,” “You’re behind,” or “Everyone else did better than you”? In episode 80 of The Unlock Lab, I continue my Inner Critic Series with one of the loudest and most painful voices many of us face: the success inner critic, the one that tells you that you're not successful. This episode is my invitation to step back, reclaim your own definition of success, and end the year wit

You get to take your time, your energy, and your power back and discernment is how you do it. When you keep giving from an empty cup and ignoring your own needs, you are abandoning yourself and that is not a pathway for expansion.

Have you ever found yourself waiting for an apology that never comes, hoping it will finally make things feel better? I know I have. In episode 78 of The Unlock Lab, I share a powerful reframe: You don’t need anyone else to participate in to begin healing your heart. This episode is for you if you’re carrying unresolved hurt, disappointment, or confusion about relationships with no closure or repair.

My guest is Niccolò Tiberini, a winemaker from Montepulciano with truly deep roots; seven generations in the vineyard and cellar. I had the privilege of an unforgettable conversation with Niccolò after meeting him at his family’s winery in October 2025, and his clarity around choosing happiness over money, honoring tradition while adapting slowly, and trusting emotions in decision-making left a lasting impression.

There are moments on every professional journey when the answer is "no." When you’re met with rejection, closed doors, or silence, whether it’s a job application, a business opportunity, a club, or a community you hope to join, it’s easy for your confidence to take a hit. But your worthiness doesn’t hinge on who opens the door. In episode 75 of The Unlock Lab podcast, I talk about how to keep your confidence strong, even when the world seems determined to tell you "not now."

There are moments on every professional journey when the answer is "no." When you’re met with rejection, closed doors, or silence, whether it’s a job application, a business opportunity, a club, or a community you hope to join, it’s easy for your confidence to take a hit. But your worthiness doesn’t hinge on who opens the door. In episode 75 of The Unlock Lab podcast, I talk about how to keep your confidence strong, even when the world seems determined to tell you "not now."

We all hit moments when our inner critic tries to keep us staying right where we are, especially when we’re standing on the brink of something new, uncertain, or daring. In Episode 30 of The Unlock Lab, I unpacked how this “comfort zone” inner critic tries to keep us from taking that leap, which often ends up blocking our growth, and erodes our confidence.

It's easy to get caught up in career success, chasing titles, deals, and accolades without noticing the toll it takes on our minds and bodies. For Roderick Jefferson, a globally recognized sales enablement leader and keynote speaker, success came with immense pressure, pressures he carried silently until a very near-fatal stroke in 2021 forced him to stop and reconsider everything.