In this episode, Heidi Schlak (Podcast Host, Growth Strategist, Visibility Whisperer, and Business Strategy Coach at HLH International LLC) and Ursula Pottinga (CEO and co-founder of Profound Growth) discuss her journey in coaching, emphasizing the importance of neuroscience in understanding human behavior. She highlights the need for a growth mindset among leaders and the significance of overcoming internal roadblocks to achieve personal and professional growth. Ursula also addresses the evolving landscape of coaching, particularly with the integration of technology, and the unique challenges faced by women in leadership roles.

Ursula PottingaJuly 21, 2025

Is Your Brain Blocking Your Leadership Growth?

Do you feel stuck in your efforts to make positive changes in your leadership? Your brain's drive to save energy may be to blame.

Ursula PottingaMay 30, 2025

Toxicity in the Workplace: Are You Swimming in Poisonous Waters?

Ann Betz and Lisa Dempsey dive deep into the complexities of workplace toxicity with special guest Ursula Pottinga. Together, we explore how toxicity can manifest not just through individuals, but within the very organizations systems we operate in. We dive deep into the T.O.X.I.C. framework Ann and Ursula have developed , which helps identify troubling, oppressive, exploitative, ignoring, and conditional aspects of workplace environments.

impact culture, Conversations with UrsulaUrsula PottingaApril 2, 2025T.O.X.I.C.

The Brain-Friendly Workplace

In this episode, co-host Ellie English sits down with Ursula Pottinga, Chief Operations Officer, BEabove Leadership and a Master NeuroTransformational coach, to discuss the neuroscience behind burnout, why it’s a systemic issue, and how organizations can shift from burnout to buy-in.

Conversations with Ursula, impact cultureUrsula PottingaFebruary 18, 2025

Unlocking Your Potential: Neuroscience and the 7 Levels of Effectiveness with Ursula Pottinga, PCC

Explore the transformative power of agency and neuroplasticity in personal growth, as host Liz Wilson discusses the importance of courage and emotional integration. Guest Ursula Pottinga delves into the neuroscience of coaching, highlighting Dr. David Hawkins' "seven levels of effectiveness," which range from hopelessness to synchronicity. Learn how embracing emotions, maintaining boundaries, and fostering creativity can elevate your emotional set point and enhance resilience, ultimately leading to a more empowered and fulfilling life.

Conversations with Ursula, neuroscience, impact cultureUrsula PottingaJanuary 15, 2025Impact Culture

Befriending Your Inner Critics - Why Bother

These inner critics often manifest as internalized messages from society, family, and cultural conditioning, leading individuals to feel unworthy or incapable. By recognizing and understanding these voices, individuals can begin to reclaim their power and make different choices that foster personal and professional breakthroughs.

New PathwaysUrsula PottingaNovember 8, 2024Inner Critic

The Ripple Effect of Coaching

The Profound Growth Podcast episode with Hetty Brand Boswijk explores the unique aspects of higher education coaching, emphasizing academic settings and post-experience students like those in MBA programs.

Impact CultureUrsula PottingaSeptember 4, 2024coaching

If it Doesn't Serve, It Doesn't Serve

The Profound Growth Podcast episode, If it Doesn’t Serve, It Doesn’t Serve, hosted by Ursula, joins Tara Butler, a leadership coach and mentor, as they talk about the importance of recognizing what serves individuals, relationships, and organizations.

Impact CultureUrsula PottingaJune 28, 2024individuals, relationships, organizations

The Neuroscience of Change with Ursula Pottinga, CPCC, PCC

In this episode, Abbey Henderson, CEO, Wealth Advisor & Coach, sits down with Ursula Pottinga, Co-Founder, COO, and Lead Trainer at BEabove Leadership, to explore the neuroscience of change, exploring how our brains can create new pathways through effort and repetition. They also cover practical tips for making change easier.

Profound Growth Path and Process - Integration Strategies for Lasting Success

Join me on the Profound Growth Podcast as we explore the powerful integration of leadership, neuroscience, and personal growth. We'll delve into the impact of leadership, the importance of passion and purpose, and the creation of new pathways.

Path & Process, Passion & Purpose, New Pathways, LeadershipUrsula PottingaMarch 18, 2024

Steps to a Purposeful Life

Listen to my Podcast with my dear friend Lori Palm, as we dive into insightful questions about where to find your passion and how to take steps towards a purposeful life. The podcast emphasizes the significance of understanding one's passion and purpose, and how it can lead to authentic leadership and effective communication.

Passion & PurposeUrsula PottingaFebruary 5, 2024neuroscience, coaching, leadership, passion and purpose.

Strengthening Relationships - The Power of Honesty, Boundaries, and Self-Love

Join us for a thought-provoking podcast episode where we delve into the topic of strengthening relationships. Our hosts, who have been together for 20 years, share their insights and experiences. We discuss the importance of being honest about relationships that don't work and the impact of relationships in families, organizations, and life. Unhealthy relationships threaten our sense of

How to Have a Powerful Impact on Organizational Culture

Dr. Stanley Byrd is the DEI consultant at a major NYC hospital. This compassionate and experienced leader gives some powerful insights into organizational culture and the baby steps that we can take to more open and courageous conversations and in the process start healing.

Impact CultureUrsula PottingaOctober 25, 2023diversity, equity, inclusion

Live & Lead with Passion & Purpose

Passion and purpose are essential elements for reducing stress and anxiety, and they can both be developed and fostered. To live and lead with intention and enthusiasm, one should establish clear objectives and take consistent action towards achieving them. People can find greater contentment and joy in their lives by committing to a cause or pursuing a goal.

Passion & PurposeUrsula PottingaSeptember 15, 2023