Podcast
The Inner Edge
Hosted by Laura Lawrence · EN
Step beyond limits and unlock your full potential with award-winning entrepreneur, Laura Lawrence as she bridges the science and art of human performance, leadership, and excellence. From mindset and resilience to high-performance strategies and actionable insights, this podcast gives you the tools to lead with impact, elevate your life, and discover what it takes to harness that 'inner edge' and step into the next, best version of yourself.
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Radical Humility with Urs Koenig
1w ago00:45:26Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Inner Edge, I sit down with Urs Koenig—former UN peacekeeper, ultra-endurance athlete, leadership expert, and author of Radical Humility—to explore how the practice of radical humility can transform not just the way we lead… but the way we live.This conversation reframes humility as a powerful tool for growth: learning how to quiet the ego, stay open to feedback, navigate conflict with grace, and build stronger relationships at home and at work.Tune in for a conversation that will challenge your perspective on humility and help you grow from the inside out.Find Urs' website HEREBuy Urs' book, 'Radical Humility' HERE
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Leading with Boundaries with Sheri Jacobs
3w ago00:38:08Tap to summarizeSheri Jacobs is a leadership and innovation strategist who has delivered over 300 presentations worldwide and analyzed more than a million data points on human behavior, innovation, and organizational success.Sheri is widely known for her research-backed approach to leadership—particularly her work on how constraints and boundaries can actually accelerate innovation and performance.Beyond her work in business, she is also an award-winning wildlife photographer, bringing a unique lens to leadership, risk-taking, and resilience.Drawing from her latest book, The Unexpected Power of Boundaries, Sheri shares why the most effective leaders don’t remove constraints—they design them intentionally. Because when boundaries are clear, teams think sharper, act bolder, and innovate faster.This conversation goes beyond the workplace as we explore how boundaries shape not just how we lead—but how we live.Order Sheri's book 'The Unexpected Power of Boundaries' Learn more about Sheri HERE
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Why Kindness Wins - in Life & Leadership
Mar 2500:47:07Tap to summarizeWhat if the most powerful life skill is simply kindness?Shola Richards, internationally recognized keynote speaker, bestselling author, and self-proclaimed “kindness extremist,” explores why compassion, civility, and unity are not signs of weakness - but the foundation of strong culture, leadership and meaningful relationships.Whether you're a corporate CEO or a parent raising the next generation, this episode offers practical wisdom for building trust, reducing conflict, and creating environments where people feel seen, valued, and safe.In a world often divided by stress, pressure, and uncertainty, Shola's message is both a challenge and an invitation: to lead with empathy, communicate with civility, and stand for unity in every space we enter.Shola reminds us that kindness isn’t just the right thing to do - it’s the human thing to do.Find more of Shola's work and books HERE. Follow Shola on LINKED-IN
Transcribe →Harnessing the 'Inner Edge'
Mar 1700:07:56Tap to summarizeStep beyond limits and unlock your full potential with this podcast pivot! If you've loved 'HeartTalk' you're going to love the evolution of the vision into exploring how to harness our 'Inner Edge' to level up in both life and leadership. Join me as we explore the science and art of human performance, leadership, and excellence. From mindset and resilience to high-performance strategies and actionable insights, this podcast pivot to a new name and a new brand gives you the tools to lead with impact, elevate your life, and discover what it takes to perform at your very best - inside and out.
Transcribe →62: Stronger Together with Sarah Wawryk
Mar 1100:40:08Tap to summarizeIn this deeply honest conversation, I sit down with Sarah Longpré, owner of Saskatoon Pole & Dance Studio, to talk about the power of movement, vulnerability, and the healing that can happen when we find safe spaces to be fully ourselves.Sarah has built more than a dance studio - she has created a community. A place where people are invited to reconnect with their bodies, express themselves through movement, and experience the kind of belonging that facilitates healing and personal growth. As a survivor of sexual violence, Sarah shares how that experience shaped her path toward creating spaces rooted in trust, empowerment, and connection.Together, we explore how to find ways to help us reconnect more deeply with ourselves. This conversation is powerful, raw, and deeply human. It’s about reclaiming your voice, your body, and your sense of belonging.Content note: This episode includes discussion of sexual violence.
Transcribe →61: Build a Life of Wellness for the Long-Game with Dr. Kristen Dudeck
Feb 1700:42:12Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Kristen Dudeck, a chiropractor and massage therapist dedicated to empowering girls and women to build strong, lifelong foundations in their health. Dr. Dudeck believes that longevity in health starts in adolescence - and that girls and women deserve to feel confident, informed, and supported in their bodies at every stage of life.From prenatal and postnatal care to perimenopause, she shares insights from her work with patients across the lifespan and the common refrain she hears: “I wish I knew this sooner.” We discuss the gaps in women’s health research, the importance of self-advocacy, and why curiosity and individualized care are essential to thriving.This conversation is a powerful reminder that everything you need to succeed already lives within you - and that taking charge of your health early can change everything.Follow Dr. Dudeck here: https://www.instagram.com/dr.kristendudeck.dc/
Transcribe →60: Compassion without Collapse
Feb 300:23:50Tap to summarizeWhat if compassion didn’t require self-sacrifice?In this episode, we explore the difference between being a caring, empathetic human and overextending ourselves in ways that quietly dysregulate our nervous system. Many of us have been taught that compassion means responding, fixing, or holding space at all costs - but what happens when our capacity is already stretched thin?This conversation invites you into a deeper level of self-awareness: learning how to stay compassionate without abandoning yourself. We’ll talk about why pausing is not the same as being uncaring, how your nervous system communicates your limits, and why you’re allowed to care deeply without reacting to everything that asks for your attention.If you’ve ever felt exhausted by your own empathy, this episode is a gentle reminder that boundaries can be an act of compassion too - or yourself and for others.-Compassion is not measured by how much you absorb.-Capacity matters.-And you are allowed to protect your peace.
Transcribe →59: Raising a Generation Under Pressure
Jan 2700:30:12Tap to summarizeIn this episode I explore the quiet exhaustion shaping today’s generation - one growing up under constant pressure, comparison, and connection. From excessive screen time to the relentless influence of social media, many young people are navigating a world where rest feels unproductive, validation is public, and being “always on” is the norm.I unpack how digital culture is impacting mental health, identity, self-worth, and emotional resilience. This isn’t about blame - it’s about awareness, compassion, and asking better questions about what our kids, teens, and young adults are carrying beneath the surface.If you’re a parent, educator, caregiver, or simply someone wondering how we got here , this conversation invites you to pause, reflect, and consider how we can protect the heart in a screen-saturated world.
Transcribe →58: Learning to Live Again After Loss with Marcia Earhart
Jan 1900:39:11Tap to summarizeMarcia Earheart's life was forever changed by unimaginable loss - and who chose to transform her deep grief into purpose. This episode is for anyone who has experienced loss, supports those who are grieving, or believes that even in life’s most devastating moments, transformation is still possible.After losing two sons, Marcia found herself navigating the darkest path a parent can walk. Rather than allowing grief to silence her, she answered a profound calling to serve others who are walking through trauma, loss, and heartbreak. She is the cofounder of The Sterling Rose Sanctuary, a nonprofit providing boots-on-the-ground support for individuals experiencing grief and trauma, and has devoted her life to creating safe, compassionate spaces for healing.A trained educator, certified Life, Grief, Trauma, Brain, and Mental Health Coach, mediator, Heartsync minister, and author of Gripping Grace in the Garden of Grief: A Place for the Heart, Marcia brings both professional depth and lived wisdom to her work. Her approach blends evidence-informed practices with profound empathy, offering hope without bypassing pain.Marcia and I explore what it means to survive profound loss, how grief can become a catalyst for meaningful action, and how healing does not mean forgetting - but learning how to breathe again, move again, and live again.
Transcribe →57: Five Things I'm Focusing on Heading into a New Year
Jan 600:28:47Tap to summarizeJoin me in this solo episode as I share with you some nostalgic memories of my beloved grandmother, one of my favorite business inspirations and the 5 things I am focusing on in 2026. From mindset to mentorship, I share with you some practical tips of how my 5 'M's can help you can build the life you want for yourself this year - one thought and one belief at a time.
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