The Genius Effect

THIS IS AN AUDIO EXPERIENCE FOR THE POSSESSORS OF "THE WAY OF YOU" book from School of Professional DesignYou should have have taken your free personality quiz here: https://myentrepreneurdesign.com/When you set out to create a new life, you face resistance — real, imagined, and programmed. Whether you’re seeking innovation, reinvention, or just trying to find a new way forward, you’ll encounter:Giants (real people, structures, and systems standing in your way)Dragons (the fears and doubts that terrify you)Demons (old programs and false identities you’ve unknowingly lived by)Through true short stories, origin metaphors, and powerful questions, you’ll shine a light on the invisible forces that have been slowing you down — maybe for your entire life.This session is designed to help you stop making excuses and find a way, even during tough times. Just like Ruth Graves Wakefield turned a missing ingredient into the creation of the chocolate chip cookie, your obstacles might just be the birthplace of your greatest breakthrough.Inside this journal experience:Face the real-world Giants keeping you stuckSlay the Dragons of fear and self-doubtExpose the Demons (programs) holding you backStep into your true identity with courage and clarityRewrite your personal origin story with hopeChapters:00:00 Introduction to Giants, Dragons, and Demons01:00 Why Resistance Always Follows Transformation03:00 Real Forces That Oppose You (Giants)05:00 Internal Fears That Stop You (Dragons)07:00 Programs Running Your Life (Demons)10:00 Questions to Reveal Your Giants13:00 Identifying Real-Life Giants: People, Systems, Traditions19:00 Facing the Fear: Slaying Your Dragons24:00 Exposing the Hidden Programs (Demons)28:00 Final Challenge: Turn on the Flashlight and RecordKey Takeaways:True innovation and reinvention require confronting what’s been hidden.Giants, Dragons, and Demons are real but defeatable.Tough times aren’t your end—they’re your starting point.Find a way, not an excuse.Your true self is enough to build the life you dream of.

Show Notes

THIS IS AN AUDIO EXPERIENCE FOR THE POSSESSORS OF "THE WAY OF YOU" book from School of Professional Design

You should have have taken your free personality quiz here: https://myentrepreneurdesign.com/

When you set out to create a new life, you face resistance — real, imagined, and programmed. Whether you’re seeking innovation, reinvention, or just trying to find a new way forward, you’ll encounter:

  • Giants (real people, structures, and systems standing in your way)

  • Dragons (the fears and doubts that terrify you)

  • Demons (old programs and false identities you’ve unknowingly lived by)

Through true short stories, origin metaphors, and powerful questions, you’ll shine a light on the invisible forces that have been slowing you down — maybe for your entire life.

This session is designed to help you stop making excuses and find a way, even during tough times. Just like Ruth Graves Wakefield turned a missing ingredient into the creation of the chocolate chip cookie, your obstacles might just be the birthplace of your greatest breakthrough.

Inside this journal experience:

  • Face the real-world Giants keeping you stuck

  • Slay the Dragons of fear and self-doubt

  • Expose the Demons (programs) holding you back

  • Step into your true identity with courage and clarity

  • Rewrite your personal origin story with hope

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Giants, Dragons, and Demons
01:00 Why Resistance Always Follows Transformation
03:00 Real Forces That Oppose You (Giants)
05:00 Internal Fears That Stop You (Dragons)
07:00 Programs Running Your Life (Demons)
10:00 Questions to Reveal Your Giants
13:00 Identifying Real-Life Giants: People, Systems, Traditions
19:00 Facing the Fear: Slaying Your Dragons
24:00 Exposing the Hidden Programs (Demons)
28:00 Final Challenge: Turn on the Flashlight and Record

Key Takeaways:

  • True innovation and reinvention require confronting what’s been hidden.

  • Giants, Dragons, and Demons are real but defeatable.

  • Tough times aren’t your end—they’re your starting point.

  • Find a way, not an excuse.

  • Your true self is enough to build the life you dream of.




What is The Genius Effect?

Your genius is the work you were made to do. The Genius Effect is the podcast that helps you find your genius, live in your genius, and free others to do the same.

Hosted by Donnie Tuttle, executive coach, author, and speaker, each episode explores how to discover your calling and build your work around it, so you get less grind, more flow, and better results.

Expect two kinds of episodes. In solo episodes, Donnie teaches the Genius Effect framework and practical tools for aligning your gifts, purpose, and process. In guest episodes, he talks with authors, speakers, coaches, and leaders about how they uncovered their genius and how they help others find theirs.

Made for coaches, authors, speakers, entrepreneurs, and leaders who are capable and successful but feel misaligned, and want work that fits who they were made to be.

Take the free Genius Quotient quiz at gq.donnietuttle.com/quiz.

Formerly the School of Professional Design podcast.