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Beyond The Speech

Beyond The Speech

By: Sagar Soni
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Finding the right balance between Productivity and Mental Health

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  • #39 Reinventing Yourself After 40: Burnout, Identity, and Betting on Yourself
    May 27 2026

    What happens when the life you built no longer fits?

    Pete Cataldo spent years reinventing himself — sports anchor, PR, voiceover artist, fitness coach — and still hit a wall. In this episode, we talk about what burnout actually feels like from the inside, why energy management matters more than time management, and what it really means to bet on yourself when the safe options are gone.

    If you're in your 40s questioning everything, quietly wondering if you made the wrong call, or just tired of grinding without a clear direction — this one's for you.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beyondthespeech.substack.com
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    54 mins
  • #38 You Can’t Think Your Way Into Clarity | Sam William
    Apr 27 2026

    In this conversation, I sit down with Sam William from InsightSamuel to talk about clarity, attention, self-improvement, and intentional living in a world built to distract us.

    We explore why overthinking creates paralysis, why “locking in” doesn’t work, how distractions hide deeper problems, and why clarity comes from action — not endless thinking.

    If you’ve ever felt mentally scattered, overwhelmed, or stuck between too many directions, this conversation is for you.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beyondthespeech.substack.com
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    58 mins
  • #37 How Event Organizers Choose Speakers (And Why You Get Rejected) w/ Rachel Marie
    Mar 21 2026

    In this episode, I sit down with event planner Rachel Marie to unpack what really happens behind the scenes when organizers choose speakers — what they’re optimizing for, how they define “fit,” and why capable speakers still get passed over.

    This isn’t about speaking tactics or how to impress a stage.

    It’s about understanding the system you’re stepping into.

    Because when you see how decisions are actually made, you stop taking outcomes personally and start focusing on what you can actually control.

    If you’ve ever questioned your value after a rejection, this conversation will change how you see the process entirely.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beyondthespeech.substack.com
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    28 mins
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