Unlock Your Zone of Genius: How High-Performing Founders Access Their Next Level

What if the biggest thing blocking your next level… is the version of you that got you here? In this conversation, I sat down with the brilliant Taryn Voget, founder of The Genius Lab and host of The Everyday Genius Show. Over the last 15 years, she’s been the go-to guide for visionary founders, creatives, and CEOs ready to reconnect with who they really are — not just what they’ve built. If you’re scaling fast but something feels off… If you’ve hit your targets but feel strangely stuck… If you’re wondering what’s next — but can’t put your finger on it… This episode will strike a nerve. We explore: Why genius has nothing to do with IQ or hustle The real reason founders burn out — and how to fix it How to spot (and shift) subconscious patterns sabotaging your momentum Why passion and intuition aren’t “soft skills” — they’re your power source What to do if you’ve outgrown the version of success you created Taryn even turned the tables and coached me live — and let’s just say, she didn’t miss. If you’re serious about aligning purpose with performance, this is one to revisit more than once. Let’s be real — if you’re drowning in day-to-day crap, you’ll never scale or exit. The Founders Exit Playbook is your ticket out of the chaos. Learn how to stop being your own bottleneck and start leading like a boss. It’s free, no email required and no BS. Grab it here Chapters 00:00 Unlocking Your Inner Genius 02:37 The Importance of Self-Awareness 05:41 Understanding Genius and Passion 08:24 Navigating Burnout and Passion 11:14 The Role of Ego in Entrepreneurship 14:01 Transformational Journeys of Founders 16:53 The Paradox of Passion and Shadow 19:41 The Intersection of Spirituality and Business 22:28 Identifying Subconscious Patterns 24:32 Breaking Free from Limiting Beliefs 33:42 Breaking Through Belief Systems 36:13 The Impact of Hard Work vs. Smart Work 37:56 Transformative Life Moments 38:55 Navigating Transitions and Discovering Passion 41:35 Identifying Readiness for Change 42:37 Intuition and the Process of Discovery 44:43 Vulnerability and Trust in Coaching 45:31 Understanding Genius and Role Models 49:43 The Journey to Fulfillment 50:56 Creating a Life of Choice and Excitement 🙏 How To Support The Business Strategist 🎙️ If this is the first time you’re listening congrats, if you like today’s episode please subscribe, listen and leave a review on 👉 Apple, Spotify ABOUT THE GUEST https://www.youtube.com/@tarynvoget https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarynvoget/ https://www.everydaygenius.tv/  https://tarynvoget.substack.com ABOUT THE HOST LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamistrong YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/adamstrong The founders exit accelerator waitlist, click here to learn more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices