Deep Fear

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By: Susanne Biro

Deep Fear will walk you through the real frontier of leadership: your mind, as in your inner thoughts and feelings always determine your performance out there. The goal of this podcast is to facilitate one clear outcome: that you become your Self – the best, highest, most you you.

Episode 54: Coaching Others - Two Big Ideas
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What if the way you’ve been “coaching” is actually holding people back?

In this episode, discover two powerful mindset shifts that turn everyday conversations into transformational coaching moments. Learn how the best leaders create trust, unlock potential, and help others rise—without micromanaging or overcomplicating the process.

If you want to lead better, influence deeper, and bring out the best in others, this episode will change how you show up forever.


Episode 53: Change Is Inevitable: The Leadership Skills That Help People Adapt and Thrive
02/10/2026

In this episode of the Deep Fear Podcast, host Susanne Biro explores what it really takes to lead people through constant, overwhelming change—without losing yourself or your team in the process. 

Susanne breaks down why modern leadership feels exhausting, how impatience and pressure actually slow progress, and why the most effective leaders know how to go slow to go fast. Drawing from the stages of change model, she explains how people predictably respond to disruption, what leaders often miss when rolling out change, and how naming reality, honoring loss, and identifying what doesn’t change can creat...


Episode 52: End of Year Message
12/16/2025

In this end-of-year episode of Deep Fear, host Susanne Biro reflects on one core truth that shapes how we lead, suffer, and live: you are not your thoughts. Drawing from personal experiences of trauma, joy, and uncertainty, Suzanne explores how fear-based thinking captures our attention—and how learning to redirect that attention can transform leadership, relationships, and daily life. This episode offers a grounded, compassionate reminder that awareness creates choice, presence reduces unnecessary suffering, and where we place our attention ultimately determines how we show up in the world. 


Episode 51: This Could Be Everything
12/02/2025

In this episode of the Deep Fear Podcast, Susanne Biro opens up about the deeply personal journey that inspired her new book, This Could Be Everything: For Anyone Who Wants to Make Their Tomorrow Better Than Today. She shares what she has witnessed across 25 years of coaching high-achieving leaders—the quiet belief that we must be “more” before we can feel enough—and why this book was written as a roadmap home to yourself.

Susanne explains how understanding your inner world can change the way you lead, live, and experience your life today, not someday. If you’ve ever fe...


Episode 50: You Don't Have To Be Who You Were Yesterday
11/25/2025

In this solo episode, Susanne Biro delivers a powerful reminder that you are not defined by who you were yesterday. She explores the deeply liberating distinction between you and your thoughts, revealing how internal awareness—not external success—creates true reinvention. Through real stories, practical insights, and honest reflection, Suzanne shows how leaders can evolve, realign, and step into a more authentic version of themselves. If you’re feeling misaligned, exhausted by performance, or ready for your next chapter, this episode offers the clarity and inner permission you’ve been craving. 


Episode 49: What is Beauty?
11/17/2025

In this deeply grounding episode of the Deep Fear Podcast, Susanne Biro explores a powerful question: What is beauty—and are you noticing it in your life right now? Through heartfelt storytelling and honest reflections on the pressures of adulthood and leadership, Suzanne reveals why so many high-achieving people unintentionally miss their own lives while busy managing, striving, and holding everything together.

She offers one transformative practice—a simple daily ritual of capturing “beautiful moments” with your phone—that trains your brain to look for what is good, meaningful, and worth living for, even in difficult...


Episode 48: Who You Believe Yourself To Be
10/24/2025

In this powerful episode of The Deep Fear Podcast, Susanne Biro explores one of the most profound truths of human behavior: we always act in alignment with who we believe ourselves to be. From childhood conditioning to adult expectations, Suzanne unpacks how our identity silently drives our choices, shapes our relationships, and determines the limits we place on ourselves.

Through her compassionate guidance, she invites listeners to revisit three key chapters of life — childhood, coming of age, and the present — to uncover the stories and beliefs that have defined who we think we are. With warm...


Episode 47: Seeing With New Eyes
10/17/2025

In this deeply moving episode, leadership coach Susanne Biro invites you to rediscover life through a new lens. Drawing from her own transformative experiences, she reveals how the real journey of discovery isn’t about chasing new achievements or destinations—it’s about learning to see with new eyes. Through heartfelt storytelling and timeless wisdom, Susanne explores how shifting your inner focus can unlock peace, fulfillment, and clarity in every area of your life and leadership. If you’ve ever felt stuck chasing the next “more,” this episode will remind you that everything you seek may already be right in...


Episode 46: Feeling Bad
10/08/2025

In this powerful episode of The Deep Fear Podcast, Suzanne Biro explores one of the most universal human struggles—feeling bad. From self-doubt to frustration, Suzanne reveals why our minds are wired to focus on the negative and how successful people train their thoughts toward possibility instead. Through practical steps and mindset reframing, she teaches how to break the habit of self-criticism, choose empowering thoughts, and redirect your focus to create the life you truly want.

A reminder that “feeling bad” isn’t a flaw—it’s a signal to rise higher, think better, and lead yourself with awarene


Episode 45: The Power of Love
10/01/2025

In this episode of the Deep Fear Podcast, Suzanne Biro explores the joy, loss, and transformative power of love. Through personal stories—from the everyday moments with her children to the memories of her late parents—she reminds us that love is what gives life meaning, shapes our priorities, and lives on within us even after loss. Tune in to reconnect with the love you have now, the love you’ve known, and the love that continues to shape who you are. 


Episode 44: What Do You Do With The Emotional Pain That You Feel
09/24/2025

Pain is part of being human—but it doesn’t have to define you. In this episode of the Deep Fear Podcast, Susanne Biro explores how to face fear, sit with pain, and transform life’s hardest moments into resilience, compassion, and strength. 


Episode 43: The Gift of Envy
09/16/2025

What if envy isn’t something to hide, but a signal pointing you toward your truest desires? In this episode of Deep Fear, Suzanne Biro shows how envy can become your roadmap to growth, clarity, and self-trust. 


Episode 42: Lead With Love: Barbershop Lessons That Build Better Leaders
09/11/2025

Susanne Biro shares how a teen job in her mother’s barbershop revealed the core of great leadership—care, candor, and connection—and why leading with love isn’t soft; it’s your strongest business edge. 


Episode 41: Notice what you notice
08/29/2025

We don’t see the world as it is—we see it as we are. In this episode of the Deep Fear Podcast, Susanne Biro explores how what you naturally notice shapes your leadership, reveals blind spots, and impacts every decision you make. The key to better leadership? Expanding your perspective by borrowing someone else’s view.

Tune in and discover what your attention says about you.


Episode 40: Ouch. How To Receive Feedback
08/20/2025

Feedback always stings—whether from a boss, a colleague, or even silence from someone you care about. In this episode of the Deep Fear Podcast, Susanne Biro introduces a powerful tool called Ouch—a simple yet transformative way to acknowledge hurt, create space, and respond with strength instead of reaction. Because your words matter, your feelings matter, and so do you. 


Episode 39: This Bad Feeling Is Brought To You By Growth
08/12/2025

Growth doesn’t always feel good—in fact, it often feels terrifying. In this episode, Susanne Biro shares why that knot in your stomach, the self-doubt, and the urge to run are actually signs you’re becoming the person you’re meant to be. 


Episode 38: Developing Others
08/06/2025

Great leaders don’t just get results — they grow people.

Discover the 5 essential roles every leader must master to develop others with intention, clarity, and heart. 


Episode 37: Everyday Brave
07/30/2025

Bravery isn’t always bold. Sometimes it’s a quiet choice made when no one’s watching. In this episode of Deep Fear, Susanne Biro explores how “everyday brave” moments shape who we are—and how we lead. 


Episode 36: The Basics Are Boring but They Work
07/22/2025

Before chasing hacks or high-tech fixes, ask: Are you doing the basics? In this episode, Susanne Biro makes a powerful case for the small, simple choices that quietly transform everything. 


Episode 35: What To Do with all the Emotional Pain You Feel
07/18/2025

In this powerful episode, Susanne Biro explores how self-compassion—not perfection—is what helps us lead, love, and live with intention through the hardest moments.


Episode 34: But is it a Problem
07/08/2025

Not everything is a problem to fix—some things are tensions to manage. In this episode of Deep Fear, Susanne Biro breaks down the life-changing difference between solvable challenges and polarities we must navigate daily. Learn how recognizing this can bring more peace, clarity, and power to your leadership and life. 


Episode 33: Who Are Your Heros
07/01/2025

We become like those we admire—so who are your heroes, and why? In this heartfelt episode, Susanne Biro challenges us to be intentional about who we look up to—and reminds us that courage, love, and integrity often show up in the everyday people who shape our lives most.


Episode 32: Authenticity. Are You Yourself
06/27/2025

Are you living your truth—or performing someone else’s version of success? In this episode, we unpack what authenticity really means in leadership and why trusting your instincts might be the boldest move you ever make


Episode 31: The Sadness We Don't Speak Of
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06/10/2025

In this episode of the Deep Fear Podcast, host Susanne Biro discusses the pervasive feelings of being overwhelmed, vulnerable, and sad among leaders due to rapid societal and technological changes. She emphasizes the importance of acknowledging these emotions and shares personal stories of loss. Susanne encourages listeners to embrace their vulnerabilities and assures them they are not alone in their feelings.


Episode 30: How Is Your Energy?
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05/27/2025

Your energy is your leadership. Whether you’re in the boardroom or at home, the room changes when you walk in — the only question is how. In this episode, Susanne Biro shares powerful tools to protect your energy, lead with intention, and create the culture you want.


Episode 29: The Silent Killers of Leadership: Ghosting & Gaslighting
05/15/2025

Ghosting and gaslighting aren’t just bad behavior—they’re leadership killers.

In this solo episode, Susanne Biro breaks down two of the most trust-eroding patterns in leadership today and why they’re signs of fear, not strength. She shares real stories—including one where a Fortune 500 exec disappeared after a major engagement—and contrasts them with moments of courage, care, and true integrity.

If you're serious about leading well (at work or at home), this episode is your mirror and your compass.

Why ghosting is cowardice—not just conflict avoidance
How gaslighting sh...


Episode 28: How We Earn Our Own Self-Esteem
05/06/2025

In this transformative episode of the Deep Fear podcast, host Susanne Biro reveals how self-esteem isn't something you're given, but something you earn. Learn practical strategies to build genuine self-confidence, overcome self-doubt, and become the most authentic version of yourself. Discover why true self-worth comes from internal actions, not external validation, and how embracing your inherent worthiness can revolutionize your leadership, relationships, and personal growth. Whether you're a CEO, parent, or professional navigating life's challenges, this episode offers powerful insights to help you trust yourself and thrive.


Episode 27: One Fear
04/29/2025

Join host Susanne Biro as she reveals how facing your deepest fears can unlock unprecedented personal and professional growth. In this powerful episode, learn a simple yet transformative approach to confronting the unconscious fears that limit your leadership potential. Discover how embracing vulnerability can lead to authentic success, without compromising your true self. Whether you're a CEO, entrepreneur, or aspiring leader, this episode offers a practical roadmap to turning fear into your greatest ally.


Episode 26: One Conversation Away - Walk Away Empty
04/22/2025

Learn how to transform fear into leadership strength by mastering the art of meaningful conversations. Host Susanne Biro shares her powerful 'one conversation' technique, teaching listeners how to address important topics courageously, walk away empty, and create more authentic connections in both professional and personal relationships.


Episode 25: The Outer Life Trap. Inner Life Opportunity
04/15/2025

Too often we chase success on the outside and still feel empty on the inside. In this episode of the Deep Fear Podcast, Susanne Biro reveals how the “outer life trap” keeps leaders stuck—and how cultivating a rich inner life unlocks fulfillment, joy, and authentic leadership. 


Episode 24: Becoming Leadership
04/08/2025

Leadership isn't just about knowing what to do—it's about consistently being your best self. In this powerful episode, Susanne Biro explores how fear, doubt, and unbecoming behaviors can limit our potential. Learn how to transform personal challenges into leadership strengths by embracing integrity, responsibility, and compassion. Discover the path to becoming the leader you aspire to be.


Episode 23: How to Radically Improve your Communication
04/01/2025

Unlock the secrets of powerful leadership communication in this transformative Deep Fear podcast episode. Susanne Biro reveals how to break through short attention spans, bridge the communication chasm, and deliver messages with 'artistic unity' that inspire, engage, and drive action. Learn how to communicate more effectively, reduce misunderstandings, and become a more impactful leader.


Episode 22: Who Are You Going to Be
03/25/2025

Leadership isn't about a title—it's about transforming fear into strength and creating positive impact. Join host Susanne Biro as she explores how our thoughts, words, and actions shape our leadership potential, challenging listeners to become their most intentional and authentic selves. Discover how self-awareness and personal growth can elevate your leadership in both professional and personal spheres.


Episode 21: The Art of Conversation
03/18/2025

The episode discusses the importance of having genuine, balanced conversations rather than monologues. The host explains how many people unknowingly dominate conversations by talking about themselves without engaging the other person. The key advice is to be aware of this tendency and redirect the conversation to include the other person after 1-2 questions about yourself. This simple habit can help build better relationships and make conversations more rewarding for all involved.


Episode 20: Leadership Insight
03/11/2025

Is fear holding you back from becoming a great leader? In this episode of The Deep Fear Podcast, Susanne Biro shares how true leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about self-awareness, presence, and inner confidence. Hear a powerful personal story and get a simple exercise to help you navigate doubt and criticism.


Episode 19: Human Relationships | How We Learn
03/04/2025

This episode discusses the importance of human relationships in learning, growth, and leadership. The host, Susanne Biro, emphasizes that despite technological advancements, human relationships are essential for accomplishing our goals and developing as individuals. She encourages the listener to reflect on two challenging relationships in their life and consider how they can handle those interactions in a way that allows them to be their best self.


Episode 18: Daily Disciplines for Optimal Mental Health
02/25/2025

This Deep Fear episode focuses on the importance of mental health and daily disciplines for leaders. Host Susanne Biro discusses the unique pressures and isolation faced by those in leadership roles. She emphasizes the need to prioritize well-being through daily practices that support performance. Susanne shares her own routines and encourages listeners to identify their own disciplines to enhance mental health and leadership effectiveness.


Episode 18: Embracing Change
02/18/2025

In this episode, host Susanne Biro explores embracing change as a leader. She discusses the importance of adaptability, maintaining core values, and navigating the emotional process of change. Susanne provides strategies for leading teams through transitions, including understanding the change curve and investing in personal growth. She emphasizes the opportunity in change and encourages building AI literacy and emotional resilience.


Episode 17: Inner and Outer Life
02/13/2025

This episode of the Deep Fear podcast explores the concept of inner and outer life, and how cultivating a rich inner life is crucial for effective leadership and fulfillment. Host Suzanne Bureau emphasizes the importance of focusing on developing positive thoughts and feelings, rather than solely striving to improve external circumstances. She provides a simple daily morning practice to help listeners nurture their inner life, and explains how this inner work can unlock their true potential.


Episode 16: Defining Leadership
02/11/2025

This episode discusses the definition of leadership and how it is not just about having a title or authority, but about the ability to work well with and through others to make the world better. The host, Susanne Biro, emphasizes that everyone can be a leader by using their voice, power, and talents to stand up for what they believe in and bring positive change. She introduces the concept of "inner life leadership" - doing the inner work to master yourself so you can be an effective leader for others.