Finding Fearless

Human-centric Leadership + Developing a Company Culture That Puts People First With Dr Dee Frayne

Madeline Reeves Season 5 Episode 11

In this episode of Finding Fearless, Madeline talks with Dr. Dee Frayne, a life and business coach with over 20 years of experience in building and strengthening communities. They discuss the power of channeling anger to enact positive change in the world and delve into Dr. Frayne's journey of transformation from working in non-profits and higher education to coaching individuals to achieve their world-changing goals. The episode explores themes of human-centric leadership, entrepreneurship, radical social change, and confronting systemic issues rooted in capitalism and patriarchy. Dr. Frayne shares insights on overcoming personal and societal challenges by aligning actions with values, and the importance of community in fostering change. Additionally, the episode touches on resisting capitalist work norms and the potential for creating systemic change through individual actions and collective efforts.


00:00 Welcome to Finding Fearless: Leadership, Ambition, and Entrepreneurship

00:36 The Best Accounting Software for Scaling Businesses: A FreshBooks Review

01:29 Special Guest Dr. Dee Frayne: Harnessing Anger for Positive Change

01:39 Dr. Dee Frayne's Journey: From Nonprofit Leadership to Empowering Coach

06:44 Breaking Down the Nonprofit Sector: Insights and Realizations

17:15 Transitioning to Coaching: A Personal and Professional Pivot

21:43 The Misalignment of Values and the Impact on Health

24:52 Exploring Alternatives to Traditional Banking with Relay Financial

25:42 The Journey to Self-Healing and Empowering Others

27:01 Challenging Organizational Cultures and Capitalism

33:10 Envisioning a Post-Capitalist Business Model

37:10 Navigating Anger and Entrepreneurship

39:26 Harnessing Anger for Positive Change

44:02 The Power of Community in Overcoming Challenges

49:24 Avoiding the Pitfalls of Cancel Culture and Performative Allyship

52:56 Empowerment Through Action: Overcoming Apathy and Perfectionism

58:42 Finding Fearless: Courage in the Face of Fear

01:06:08 Building a Supportive Community for Entrepreneurs


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