How to improve relationships intentionally is not about trying harder. It’s about applying the same clarity and strategy you already use in business to the relationships that matter most.

In this episode of The Client Code Podcast, Carol Kabaale sits down with Dr Robin Buckley to explore why so many high-performing people leave their relationships to chance and how small, intentional shifts can transform connection at work and at home.

You’ll learn:
→ Why strategy matters just as much in relationships as it does in leadership
→ How intentional check-ins prevent conflict before it starts
→ What neuroscience explains about overthinking, avoidance, and communication
→ How leaders can improve relationships without making them feel heavy or forced

This conversation bridges psychology, neuroscience, and real-world leadership experience — offering grounded, practical insights you can apply immediately.

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🌐 Website: https://drrobinbuckley.com
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drrobinbuckley
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-robin-buckley
🎥 TEDx Talk: Redefining Relationships
📘 Book Offer: https://drrobinbuckley.com/book-offer-2/

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00:00 — Why relationships need intention and strategy
02:50 — The biggest mistake leaders make in relationships
05:00 — Intentional check-ins and why they work
08:40 — Overthinking, fear, and the role of neuroscience
11:30 — How to communicate when you feel paralysed
14:10 — Prevention, intention, and long-term connection

Renee is the President and CEO of Executive Help Now where she helps entrepreneurs and business owners who struggle with delegation and time management to lighten their workload and grow efficiently.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

→ How to identify tasks in your business that should be delegated

→ Overcoming the fear and mindset blocks around trusting others with your work

→ Effective strategies to hire and train virtual assistants for maximum support

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CONNECT WITH RENEE

🌐 Website: https://executivehelpnow.org/

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/executivehelpnow/

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/executive-help-now/

👤 Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/ExecutiveHelpNow?_rdc=1&_rdr#

🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/executivehelpnw

📹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReneeHastings/featured,,

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction to Renee Hastings and Delegation Expertise

01:40 - The Importance of Connecting with Client’s Why

02:30 - How to Assess Where Your Time is Being Spent

03:30 - Common Fears That Hold People Back from Delegating

05:00 - Building Trust When Delegating Tasks

06:00 - Which Tasks Should Entrepreneurs Delegate First

07:40 - Most Commonly Outsourced Tasks in Business

09:20 - Addressing the Challenge of Training New Team Members

11:00 - Hiring for Values Over Skills: Why It Matters

12:30 - Training Strategies That Help Assistants Hit the Ground Running

14:00 - Tips for Efficiently Teaching Your Team Without Overwhelm

15:20 - Renee’s Mantra: Choosing to Be Great Today

16:00 - How to Connect and Work with Executive Help Now

17:15 - Text VANOW to 1-866-943-3591 for Free Resources on Virtual Assistance

Regina is the CEO of Transform Your Performance and a Transformational Leadership & Freedom Coach, Speaker, and Author who helps leaders and entrepreneurs struggling with low presence and energy to step into authentic, bold leadership and create thriving teams and fulfilling lives.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

→ How your energy shapes your leadership presence faster than words or body language

→ Practical techniques to tap into your inner power and show up confidently in meetings and high-stress moments

→ The importance of mindset, self-image, and authenticity in rebuilding confidence and leading with impact

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CONNECT WITH REGINA (Links not provided in transcript)

Website URL | https://www.transformyourperformance.com/
YouTube | https://youtube.com/@reginahuber
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginahuber/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/reginahubernyclyon/
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/ReginaHuber369/

Newsletter | https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6920728165837369344/
Free Gift | Create Your Freakin’ Amazing Life Template https://transformyourperformance.com/freakinamazinglife

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction to Regina Huber and Her Leadership Philosophy

02:00 - Why Energy is the Fastest Signal in Leadership Presence

06:00 - Simple Breathing and Energy Tapping Exercise for Confidence

10:30 - Client Success Stories: From Overlooked to Heard and Closing Major Deals

14:00 - The Role of Mindset and Self-Image in Leadership Transformation

16:30 - Living Your Frickin’ Amazing Life: What It Means to Regina

18:20 - How Global Experience Shapes Authentic and Adaptable Leadership

19:50 - About the Free ‘Create Your Frickin’ Amazing Life’ Template and How It Helps

21:50 - Closing Thoughts and Key Takeaways

Sian is a brand copywriter and strategist, where she helps businesses struggling to connect authentically with their audience, clarify their tone of voice, and build communication strategies that attract the right clients and boost sales.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

→ How to define your brand voice and identity clearly

→ Why writing from your audience’s perspective transforms engagement

→ Practical tips for simplifying complex messages to grow your brand

CONNECT WITH SIAN 🌐

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knewsroom/

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sian-lindeque-9968a658/

👤 Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/KnewsRoom

🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@knewsroom

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction to Sian Lindeque and Brand Copywriting

03:00 - Cracking the Client Code: Partnering Over Hard Selling

06:00 - Common Copywriting Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

10:00 - Dressing Your Brand Mannequin: Building a Cohesive Identity

15:00 - Testing Your Copy: A-B Testing Tips for Entrepreneurs

20:00 - Where to Start With Your Copy: Website and Social Media Focus

25:00 - Real Client Success: Simplifying Tech for Hospitality Brands

30:00 - The Role of Authenticity in Copywriting and AI Usage

35:00 - Sian’s Personal Growth: Choosing to Scale Her Business

40:00 - How to Connect With Sian on Social Media and Final Thoughts

Emma is the founder of Trauma Matrix where she helps women who have done all the healing work but still feel stuck, invisible, or burnt out to dismantle the shame voice that humiliates, controls, and impersonates them, so they can reclaim their truth and freedom.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

→ What the “inner narcissist” is and how it hijacks your mind and body

→ How dismantling shame can stop self-sabotage, imposter syndrome, and procrastination

→ The BREAK acronym to disrupt and take back control from your toxic shame voice

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CONNECT WITH EMMA

🌐 Website: http://traumamatrix.substack.com

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trauma.matrix/

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-lyons-traumamatrix/

🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@trauma.matrix

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Emma’s journey from depression to healing shame

02:40 - What is the “inner narcissist” and how it differs from regular self-doubt

06:00 - Why shame is the real root of imposter syndrome and self-sabotage

10:50 - The physical and emotional impact of shame on the body

12:30 - Introduction to BREAK: the acronym to fight your inner shame voice

15:00 - How to break the trance and refuse to engage with the shame voice

16:30 - Expose the lies shame tells and anchor your truth in your body

18:40 - The power of physically shaking off shame and reclaiming sovereignty

21:30 - Cultural roots of shame and why it’s normalised in Western society

24:00 - Five signs you need to break up with your inner narcissist (guide offer)

25:20 - Becoming unshamable: returning shame to sender and reclaiming your power

26:40 - Final thoughts and encouragement to break free from shame today

Marnie is the AI Strategist at Business with AI Strategist, where she helps entrepreneurs and business leaders who struggle with understanding and implementing AI technology to amplify their intelligence and transform their businesses.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

→ What generative AI is and how it differs from traditional AI

→ How to collaborate strategically with AI to boost creativity and productivity

→ Practical ways to customize AI tools for your business and customer journey

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CONNECT WITH MARNIE

🌐Website: https://businesswithaistrategist.com/

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businesswithai_strategist/

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marnie-wills-entrepreneur/

📹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BusinesswithAI_Strategist

🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businesswithaistrategist

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction to Marnie Wills, AI Strategist

02:20 - Marnie’s journey with AI and business transformation

05:20 - What is generative AI?

08:10 - Mindset shift: AI as a collaborator, not a replacement

09:30 - How to customize AI for your business needs 11:10 - The rise of agentic workflows and advanced AI tools

13:00 - Using AI to amplify marketing and client attraction

16:20 - Enhancing customer journeys with AI applications

18:40 - Creating AI-powered products and services

19:30 - Talking to AI like a human expert for deeper insights

21:10 - The importance of patience in AI maturity and business growth

23:20 - Final thoughts: Adding ease and amplifying intelligence with AI