Breaking Free from the Itty Bitty Sh*tty Committee: Leading thru NLP with Queen Brigette Sobus

Queens Lead

In this empowering episode of Queens Lead, Amy sits down with Brigette Sobus, founder of Power & Joy Coaching Academy, to discuss the transformative journey from people-pleasing to purposeful leadership. Brigette opens up about her experiences, from salon ownership to facing personal adversities, and how she overcame them by leaning into self-awareness, setting boundaries, and stepping into her power. With certifications in NLP, Hypnosis, and Somatic Coaching, Brigette now helps women entrepreneurs break free from burnout and resentment to build lives filled with power, joy, and profit. If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt or felt trapped by others’ expectations, this episode offers actionable strategies and insights to help you reclaim your life and business. Don’t miss Brigette’s free “Stop People-Pleasing in Business” guide linked in the show notes!

Show Notes:

🎙️ Episode Release and Guest Introduction Amy Singleton welcomes Brigette Sobus, founder of Power & Joy Coaching Academy, to Queens Lead. In this episode, Brigette shares her journey from salon ownership to empowering women entrepreneurs through coaching and holistic transformation.

👧 Early Influences and Leadership Challenges Brigette reflects on her childhood as a curious, outgoing girl who faced challenges adapting to social pressures. She shares how she initially lost her leadership spark in adolescence but found her way back to it through resilience and self-discovery.

💼 Entrepreneurial Beginnings and People-Pleasing Pitfalls Brigette shares her experiences owning a salon and the harsh lessons learned in business ownership, including people-pleasing and the toll it took on her well-being. She discusses the importance of having systems, structures, and boundaries in place as a business owner.

🌱 From Rock Bottom to Radical Growth Brigette opens up about personal adversities, including a difficult divorce, financial struggles, and health challenges. She explains how these trials served as catalysts for her to pivot into coaching, where she helps others create meaningful change.

🧠 The Power of NLP and Timeline Therapy Brigette discusses her transition into Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Timeline Therapy, which allowed her to release negative thought patterns and embrace positive mental shifts. She explains how these tools enable her clients to release deep-rooted trauma and live with clarity and purpose.

💡 Overcoming the ‘Itty Bitty Shitty Committee’ Brigette introduces her concept of the "itty bitty shitty committee" – those nagging self-doubts that hinder progress. She and Amy discuss how to silence these voices through awareness and positive self-talk, making way for authentic self-leadership.

🌟 Who Brigette Works With and How Brigette outlines her ideal clients – overwhelmed, people-pleasing women entrepreneurs seeking to reinvent their lives. She describes her various offerings, including quantum leap breakthrough sessions, identity shift retreats, and NLP certifications for those looking to deepen their personal and professional growth.

📢 Resources & Free Guide Check out Brigette’s free “Stop People-Pleasing in Business” guide to start your journey toward a more empowered, balanced life and career.

🌐 Connect with Brigette:

Website: powerandjoycoachingacademy.com
Facebook: facebook.com/brigette.sobus
Instagram: instagram.com/coachbrigettesobus
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brigettesobus
Free Guide: brigettesobus.kit.com/people-pleasing
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📢 Connect with Amy:
To learn more about Amy, hire her to speak at your event, or work with her team on your marketing, visit www.amysingleton.net