What question are you avoiding?

In Episode 57 of Muhami Matters, Chris Adams speaks with Joel Arcus of FalconBridge Partners about coaching, identity, self-limiting beliefs and the power of staying with the right question.

Joel’s work through Stay With The Question explores how professionals can move beyond instinctive reactions, recognise the stories they tell themselves, and create enough calm to respond with clarity rather than fear.

In this conversation, Chris and Joel discuss why quick answers are not always the answer, how self-limiting beliefs show up in professional life, why authenticity matters, and how coaching can help people identify the questions that may unlock deeper reflection and meaningful change.

This episode is particularly relevant for lawyers, founders, advisors, coaches, consultants and professional services leaders who want to understand the internal barriers that shape confidence, decision-making, leadership and growth.

Guest: Joel Arcus

Company: FalconBridge Partners

Stay With The Question: www.stwtq.com

Joel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelarcus/

FalconBridge Partners LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/falconbps

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StayWithTheQuestion

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_joel_swtq/

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What question are you avoiding?

In this trailer for Episode 57 of Muhami Matters, Chris Adams is joined by Joel Arcus of FalconBridge Partners to explore coaching, identity, self-limiting beliefs and the power of creating calm before responding.

Joel introduces the thinking behind Stay With The Question, his coaching work and upcoming book, and explains why the right question can be more powerful than rushing towards a quick answer.

In the full episode, Chris and Joel discuss how self-limiting beliefs show up in professional life, why professionals can struggle with authenticity, and how coaching can help people recognise the internal stories that may be holding them back.

Guest: Joel Arcus

Company: FalconBridge Partners

Website: www.stwtq.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelarcus/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_joel_swtq/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StayWithTheQuestion

Full episode released Monday 29 June 2026.

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What happens when professional success looks strong on the outside, but feels misaligned on the inside?

In this episode of Muhami Matters, Chris Adams speaks with Anna Thiel, MENtor to MEN, about the pressures many professionals carry beneath the surface.

Anna works primarily with men, helping them reconnect with who they are underneath the roles they carry. In this conversation, Chris and Anna explore the pressure to provide, lead, perform, build and keep going, while also trying to remain present at home and connected to a deeper sense of purpose.

The episode covers professional identity, leadership, relationships, emotional safety, burnout, fulfilment and the idea of yin and yang as a practical lens for understanding structure, flow, drive, presence and balance in professional life.

For lawyers, consultants, founders, partners, senior professionals and business leaders, this is a conversation about more than performance. It is about the hidden cost of success, the pressure of responsibility and the importance of self-awareness, honesty and alignment.

Guest: Anna Thiel

Organisation: Anna Thiel - MENtor to MEN

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-thiel/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annathielofficial/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mentortomen

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@annalosophy

Hosted by Chris Adams, founder of Muhami and CJA Consulting.

Full episode release date: Monday 22 June 2026

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