The Happy Achiever Podcast
Welcome to The Happy Achiever Podcast, the show for driven, big-hearted sales leaders, insurance producers, and financial advisors in the insurance and financial services industries.
If you’re building a book of business, leading a team, or pushing toward your next level of growth - but the process is leaving you feeling stressed, stuck in self-doubt, or burned out - you’re in the right place.
I’m Amal Grammas, a leadership and performance coach who has spent the last seven years helping more than 600 leaders and high achievers identify and overcome the internal obstacles that keep them from feeling fulfilled and performing at their best.
I’m passionate about this work because I’ve lived it. After years of chasing goals while battling anxiety, I learned that lasting success isn’t built through pressure and overdrive, it’s built from within.
Each episode blends practical tools, mindset shifts, and honest conversations about what it really takes to grow sustainably in high-pressure industries.
Because success shouldn’t cost you your health, your confidence, or your happiness.
New episodes drop Mondays and Thursdays.
Check out my book I Know You’re In There Somewhere: Elevate Your Mindset to Release Stress & Unlock Your True Potential on Amazon.
To learn more about my work and how I help my clients, visit www.amalgrammas.com
Episodes
34 episodes
What Happens After a Difficult Conversation (No One Talks About This Part)
We spend so much time thinking about how to say something, but almost no one talks about what it actually feels like once you do.In this episode of The Happy Achiever Podcast, Amal follows up with Gabby after she had a ...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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38:40
How to Have Difficult Conversations Without Stress or Regret
Most people don’t struggle with difficult conversations because they don’t know what to say.They struggle because they’re afraid of how it will go. - So they avoid it. - They overthink it. - They say nothing...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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1:09:20
What the Most Successful People in Sales Do Every Day
In this episode of The Happy Achiever Podcast, Mike Cully turns the tables and interviews Amal about what she’s learned after years of coaching high achievers.What actually separates the people who build extraordinary careers from...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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21:10
Stacking Wins: The Habits Behind Long-Term Sales Success
Most people see top performers and assume their success comes from talent or confidence.But behind sustained success are simple habits, discipline, and a mindset built through rejection, and consistency. In this episode of
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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35:53
The Hidden Key to Confidence and Consistent Results
Most high achievers don’t struggle because they’re lazy or unmotivated. They struggle because, without realizing it, the way they speak to themselves is quietly undermining their confidence and follow-through.In this episode of The H...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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30:38
Your Blueprint for Success: How to Reach Your 12-Month Goals With Ease
In the last episode, we talked about Your Driving Purpose, what actually fuels you beyond money and pressure.In this conversation, we take the next step: turning that purpose into a clear, focused plan for the next 12 months.
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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30:54
Driving Purpose: The Missing Link Between Big Goals and Feeling Good
Most high achievers don’t struggle because they lack discipline or drive. They struggle because they’re chasing outcomes: money, validation, approval, and over time, that drains the energy out of their work.In this episode, I’m joined by...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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42:16
The Real Reason Sales People Lose Momentum and How to Get It Back
There’s a moment in sales when effort stays high… but confidence starts slipping.In this episode, insurance industry leader Jennifer Borislow turns the tables and puts Amal in the hot seat to unpack what really gets in the way of ...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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27:30
Sales Longevity: How to Stay Hungry, Keep Prospecting, and Love What You Do
Most people don’t fail in insurance because they’re not capable. They fail because they underestimate how much discipline, and tenacity this business requires.In this episode, I’m joined by someone near and dear to my heart. Je...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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48:18
How to Create Accountability When No One is Watching
Most high achievers have no problem showing up when there’s a boss, a quota, or a client depending on them. But what about the commitments you make to yourself - your health, your energy, and your own personal goals?In this episode, Amal...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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30:06
Sustain High Performance Without Burning Out
In this episode, I’m joined by Gabby Peabody, who will be an occasional co-host on The Happy Achiever Podcast. Gabby brings a grounded, thoughtful perspective from years of working directly with leaders and teams.
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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40:01
The Mental Shift That Will Help You Succeed Even When Things Don't Go Your Way
In today’s episode of The Happy Achiever Podcast, I’m breaking down the mental shifts that allow you to stay confident, and focused—especially when something goes wrong externally.We’ve all been there. You’re having a gre...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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24:07
The Three Habits of Confident, Successful People
If you’ve ever felt yourself chasing big goals… but feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or stuck in your head along the way—this episode is for you.Today John Flaherty steps in as guest host and asks me two powerful questions that so many hig...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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31:01
Build Big Success in Insurance Without Burning Out — with John Flaherty
If you’re in the insurance industry and you want to build a huge book of business without waking up stressed, exhausted, or running on adrenaline… this episode is for you.Today I’m joined by John Flaherty—a respected lead...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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54:10
5 Ways to Reduce Stress and Anxiety While Pursuing Big Goals
If you’ve ever felt anxious while trying to achieve more in your career, relationships, or life—this episode will help you understand what’s happening inside you and give you tools you can use to feel more peace.In this conversation, ent...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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22:53
From Self-Doubt to Self-Trust: How Entrepreneur Bryan Wells Transformed His Life in His 40s
In this episode of The Happy Achiever Podcast, I sit down with Bryan Wells, a successful entrepreneur who has spent the last 15 years building businesses, taking risks, and, most importantly, transforming himself from the inside out. Bry...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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40:50
The Six Steps to Achieving Big Goals & Feeling Amazing Doing It
This episode is part of a new format for The Happy Achiever Podcast. On weeks when I bring on a guest, you’ll get two episodes: one where I interview them, and another where they ask me the questions. It’s a more pers...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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35:29
Let Go of People Pleasing to Feel Happier & More Confident
If you’ve ever found yourself giving too much, saying yes when you’re exhausted, or carrying stress that no one else sees, this conversation is going to speak directly to your heart.In this episode of The Happy Achiever Podcast, I...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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47:15
Welcome to The Happy Achiever Podcast!
Welcome to The Happy Achiever Podcast, a space for driven, big-hearted achievers who are ready to reach their biggest goals without losing themselves in the process.If you want to achieve big goals and you’re willing ...
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2:07
How to Say No to Your Boss Without Burning Bridges: Setting Boundaries with Confidence
As a new manager or leader, you may be feeling more self-doubt and stress than you’re used to feeling. New leaders shouldn’t have to struggle alone to become great leaders! In today's episode, we're diving into the art of sett...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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24:04
Mastering the Art of 'No': How New Leaders Can Set Boundaries Without Losing Respect
Setting boundaries isn’t about saying no to everything; it’s about saying yes to what’s most important. When you set clear boundaries, you’ll feel less stressed, more confident, and you'll create a more engaged and motivated team environment.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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16:30
How to Reach Your Goals Faster and Easier as a New Leader
You're always busy, and you feel stressed out and overwhelmed as a new leader. The first step to feeling less stressed and more confident as a new or emerging leader is to prioritize what matters most.In this episode, you'll learn...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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18:26
How to Become a Leader Everyone Loves!
You've just been promoted to your first management role. You're super excited and you know you can do well.But then, this little voice comes into your head and says, "You don't know what the hell you're doing! You're going t...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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25:37
The Sweet Spot of Purpose
In this episode of The Happy Leader Podcast, Amal speaks with Jason Lavender, Co-Founder & CEO of Electives, and MIT grad about the "Sweet Spot of Purpose" - Feeling good inside yourself while making others feel good. In this e...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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35:06
The Five Laws of Stratospheric Success with New York Times Best Selling Author, Bob Burg
In today's podcast episode, Amal interviews one of her hero's and mentors, New York Times Best Selling author, Bob Burg. Bob is the co-author of The Go-Giver with John David Mann. The Go-Giver has sold more than one million ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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37:23