Unleashing YOUR Great Work

About Unleashing YOUR Great Work

If you’re tired of hustle culture and ready to do the work that actually matters to you, you’re in the right place. Unleashing Your Great Work is hosted by Dr. Amanda Crowell, cognitive psychologist and author of Great Work (now in its second edition!). Each episode explores what it really takes to get started, keep going, and build a life that’s powered by your Great Work. With honest conversations, inspiring stories, and practical tools, this show helps you reconnect with your purpose, protect your energy, and build a life powered by YOUR Great Work.

Publisher

Dr. Amanda Crowell

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Sept 2021

Latest episode

23 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

95 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Sept 2025

   Slaying Procrastination with Brain Science: Robin J. Emdon on Lifestyle Freedom

   In this episode of Unleashing Your Great Work, Amanda sits down with Robin J. Emdon, host of the Goal Busters Podcast and creator of Get Resultsology: The Science of Getting Stuff Done. Robin shares his personal journey from selling souvenirs in a family business, to training with Tony Robbins, to a face-palm realization that chronic procrastination had cost him years of momentum. What began as a personal struggle became a deep dive into the science of procrastination, leading to his system for helping solopreneurs achieve up to 33% more of their goals, without burning out. You’ll learn: The difference between occasional and chronic procrastination How procrastination erodes self-trust and confidence Why awareness is the first step to change How brain science (limbic system vs. prefrontal cortex) shapes our productivity Why external accountability is the hidden key to lasting momentum If you’ve ever said, “I’ll do it tomorrow,” this conversation will give you practical tools to reclaim your time, your goals, and your Great Work. RESOURCES: Download the first chapter of Great Work Free: http://greatworkfreechapter.com (http://greatworkfreechapter.com/) Get your full copy of Great Work and the Great Work journal: https://www.amandacrowell.com/great-work Skyrocket your productivity and kick procrastination to the curb with Robin's free book: reallyusefultips.com A free 5-day challenge to help you get started: skyrocketyourproductivitychallenge.com BIO: Robin J. Emdon, aka The Procrastination Slayer, is the creator of GetResultsology® – The Science of Getting Stuff Done! and host of the GoalBusters podcast (100+ episodes). His journey from chronic procrastinator to accountability coach began with a face-palm moment in 2019: despite being a trained life coach, it had taken him ten years to finish a six-year home-study degree — stalled by years of procrastination. That embarrassing realization sparked a three-year deep dive into academic studies and science-backed books on the topic. Based in South Devon, England, Robin now helps solopreneurs, creatives, and independent professionals achieve up to 33% more of their goals through brain-based strategies, accountability, and his momentum formula: Do it today. Profit tomorrow. Repeat!

2. 

   9 Sept 2025

   Rejection Resilience: How Alice Draper Makes Publicity Accessible

   In this episode of Unleashing Your Great Work, Amanda sits down with Alice Draper, founder of Hustling Writers and host of the award-winning podcast My Rejection Story. Alice is on a mission to make publicity accessible by helping creators and entrepreneurs build what she calls rejection resilience. Alice shares her personal story of caregiving during the pandemic, facing loss, and discovering that life becomes richer when we stop self-rejecting. She explains how rejection shows up in our brains as real pain, why building a “rejection muscle” is essential, and how community makes the process of visibility more sustainable. You’ll learn: Why we regret the risks we never take more than the ones that didn’t work out How to build rejection resilience through small, low-stakes experiments Why publicity is less about hustle and more about collaboration The surprising “fake assistant” hack to pitch with less fear How partnerships and platform-specific collaborations can grow your reach If you’ve been holding back from pitching, posting, or putting yourself out there, this conversation will give you both courage and concrete strategies. RESOURCES: Download the first chapter of Great Work Free: http://greatworkfreechapter.com (http://greatworkfreechapter.com) Connect with Alice on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-m-draper/ Connect with Alice on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/alicedraper/ Alice’s pitch templates: http://hustlingwriters.com/template My Rejection Story podcast: https://pod.link/1765721680 BIO: Alice is the founder of the podcast booking company, Hustling Writers and the host of the award-winning podcast "My Rejection Story". She is on a mission to make publicity accessible by reframing rejection. Alice has secured her clients on countless podcasts, including most of the top 0.5% shows. Some of her favorite things include strong coffee, affordable travel hacks, and deep connections. She detests small talk, waking up early, and unnecessary jargon.

3. 

   26 Aug 2025

   From Curiosity to Legacy: Ha Nguyen's Global Journey of Great Work

   In this inspiring conversation, Amanda sits down with Ha Nguyen, a global storyteller, entrepreneur, and Chief Growth Officer at Leaders Square. Ha shares his remarkable journey from growing up in rural Vietnam to studying in the United States, returning home against all advice, and building a life dedicated to connection, wisdom, and impact. In this episode, they explore: How a desire to inspire during the pandemic sparked over 1,200 interviews across 83 countries. The life lessons drawn from leaders, record-breakers, and everyday change-makers. Why knowing your strengths and weaknesses is the foundation for meaningful contribution. The importance of acting now instead of waiting for the “right time.” How his latest platform, Hello Newness, encourages people to embrace fresh opportunities. Along the way, Ha tells moving stories about his family, his commitment to legacy, and a special book project that led to building a small church in his mother’s childhood village, with the help of a moonwalker. If you’ve ever wondered how to transform curiosity into action and impact, this episode will leave you ready to start. RESOURCES: Download the first chapter of Great Work Free: https://www.amandacrowell.com/free-chapter Connect with Ha on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nguyennoiha/ Ha's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowthInsights (https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowthInsights) Leaders Create Leaders: https://www.leaderscreate.com/ BIO: Ha Nguyen is a storyteller, entrepreneur, husband, and father of three, fueled by a deep desire to make a difference. He believes the most powerful change begins within, a conviction that has guided his work and inspired him to explore paths he never imagined. Through his global platform, Ha has interviewed more than 1,100 extraordinary leaders, from astronauts and Nobel Prize winners to Fortune 500 executives and Holocaust survivors, gathering insights that illuminate what it means to live with courage, purpose, and impact. Today, he shares those lessons to help others discover their own Great Work.

Who has been a guest on Unleashing YOUR Great Work

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• Shantel Love
• Dr Gina Cox
• Julie Ellis

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

18 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 39 / 100

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Quality

58

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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