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The Story in Your Head

The Story in Your Head explores how the narratives you hold – about yourself, others, and your company – shape every relationship and result. Hosts Ron Macklin and Deb Dendy, along with inspiring guests, unpack the self-talk and collective stories that drive connection, leadership, and culture.

Each episode offers practical ways to shift your mindset, strengthen trust, and lead teams that thrive. If you’re ready to transform your leadership and build a culture where people choose to follow, start listening today.

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Episode 16"Beyond Leaning In," Melanie Ho

Ron, Michelle, and "Beyond Leaning In" author Melanie Ho, discuss storytelling and following your passions in this episode of “The Story in Your Head.”

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Episode 15Wired for Success with Claudia Garbutt

Wired For Success founder Claudia Garbutt joins Ron and Michelle to discuss being enough in this episode of “The Story in Your Head.”

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Episode 14Imaginal Moments

What is an Imaginal Moment? Ron and Michelle discuss being an offer of help and waiting peacefully in this episode of “The Story in Your Head.”

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Episode 13Tania Kolar and "False Selves"

Ron and Michelle, along with guest Tania Kolar, discuss limiting beliefs and “False Selves” in this episode of “The Story in Your Head.”

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Episode 12I Am Enough

Ron and Michelle, with Joanne Rusch, discuss how life can change when you choose to be enough in this episode of “The Story in Your Head.”

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Episode 11Caring for Others

Ron and Michelle discuss making connections with others by finding out what people really care about in this episode of “The Story in Your Head.”

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Episode 10What Does it Mean to Trust?

Ron and Michelle discuss trust as a noun and a verb, and the importance of believing in others in this episode of “The Story in Your Head.”

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Episode 9Self-Led Teams

Ron and Michelle discuss the power of self-led teams and letting go of control in this episode of “The Story in Your Head.”

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Episode 8 Offering Real Help

Ron and Michelle discuss being a real offer of help and how it connects to having a good life in this episode of “The Story in Your Head.”

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Episode 7Scared Self

What is a scared self, and how does it affect our actions? Ron and Michelle discuss how to trust in this episode of “The Story in Your Head.”

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Episode 6Creating Space for Followers

What do you need to flow between the roles of leader and follower? Ron and Michelle discuss Followership in this episode of “The Story in Your Head.”

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Episode 5Creating Who Others Are For You

Ron and Michelle discuss what it means to create who others are for you and how to do so in this episode of “The Story in Your Head.”

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Episode 4Crafting Your Way of Being

Ron and Michelle discuss what it means to craft your way of being by challenging the stories in our heads in this episode of “The Story in Your Head.”

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Episode 3Leading Leaders

Ron and Michelle discuss the differences between leaders and managers and leading leaders in this episode of “The Story in Your Head."

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Episode 2 Leadership

What does it mean to be a leader and a follower? Ron and Michelle discuss followership and leading oneself in this episode of “The Story in Your Head.”

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Episode 1Welcome and Our Why

Ron and Michelle introduce themselves and the show. They share how inclusion creates new solutions in this episode of “The Story in Your Head.”

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Episode 00The Story In Your Head - Teaser

Welcome to "The Story in Your Head" podcast. Join us to hear how understanding the idea of “self talk” has improved relationships and lives.

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