Short Story Long: Life Lessons from Leaders, Coaches, and Entrepreneurs
Short Story Long shares life-changing stories of growth, resilience, and reinvention from leaders, coaches, and everyday people navigating pivotal turning points. Hosted by leadership coach Beki Fraser, each episode explores the moments that shaped someone's path and the lessons we can all learn.
Every other week, Beki follows up with a Skill Builder episode that breaks down insights from the previous story into practical tools, reflection prompts, and leadership actions.
Whether you're building a business, transitioning into a new career, or learning to lead with greater purpose, this podcast offers real stories and practical strategies to help you grow. New episodes every other week.
Podcasting since 2024 • 49 episodes
Short Story Long: Life Lessons from Leaders, Coaches, and Entrepreneurs
Latest Episodes
Starting to Shift with a What If — Holden Galusha's Story
What if the safest choice isn’t the most honest one? That question frames a candid conversation with science journalist Holden Galusha, who started in programming for stability and found his voice by following curiosity, not clichés. A personal...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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47:30
You Don’t Need Confidence. You Need Practice
The ground will shift—so what do you train for? We dive into resilience you can actually use: the steady, repeatable practice of recovering with intention, not the myth of unbreakable confidence. Sparked by Greg Stephens’ honest story about nea...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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20:00
Everything You Create, Promote, or Allow — Greg Stephens' Story
Some choices don’t arrive with fanfare—they hit like a shove out of the nest. Greg Stephens shares the moment he was on his own at seventeen and the vow that followed: choose the path that honors your gut, then move one step at a time until the...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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39:24
From Drifting to Driven: Building Career Ownership and Growth
Ever feel like your career is steering you instead of the other way around? We dig into the shift from autopilot to agency and unpack how development-minded leadership turns growth into a daily practice rather than a once-a-year form. Drawing o...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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17:20
No More Autopilot: Claim Your Leadership Agency — Tammy Daniels’ Story
What happens when you finally take control of your career? Tammy Daniels' story reveals how one pivotal decision transformed her professional trajectory and personal understanding.After years of following the work at established law fir...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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57:09
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