Release Date:
July 7, 2026
Release Date: July 7
When high performers hit a wall, is it time to work harder—or work differently?
Behind every trusted leader is a person who had to trust themselves first. In this refreshingly honest episode of The Learnit Lounge, host Mickey Fitch-Collins dives deep with brand strategist, speaker, and bestselling author Mike Kim on the real work of building self-trust as a leader—beyond the Instagram theater and high-achiever hustle. Together, they unravel why self-trust is rarely just a “gut feeling,” but instead the outcome of thoughtful habits, honest reflection, and small, repeatable choices.
Mike opens up about dismantling misconceptions around self-trust, fueling momentum with action and reflection, and how the “inner game” trumps any advice offered from the outside. From debunking the influencer myth to building days worth repeating, this episode is a practical roadmap for unleashing authentic leadership in a noisy world.
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Mike Kim is a renowned brand strategist, multi-time bestselling author, keynote speaker, and business coach working at the intersection of personal branding and thought leadership. As the author of the Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller You Are the Brand and co-author of Own Your Brand, Own Your Career, Mike empowers leaders and entrepreneurs to create impact, clarify their message, and build influence. His clients have included New York Times bestselling authors and widely recognized speakers featured on TED Talks, CNN, PBS, and more. Mike has been published in Inc., Entrepreneur, and Huffington Post, and educates globally through his newsletter, courses, and YouTube channel.
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