How Good Can It Get
How Good Can It Get is the podcast that helps ambitious leaders transform work wounds into wisdom. Hosted by Bree Johnson, a law firm executive turned conscious leadership advocate, this show dives into practical strategies and inspiring stories to help you stress less, lead with authenticity, and create a life that truly feels good. From navigating corporate chaos to embracing personal pivots, Bree and her guests share actionable insights to help you break free from autopilot, heal workplace challenges, and find greater harmony in work and life. If you’re ready to step out of survival mode and into a life where success meets fulfillment, tune in weekly to explore just how good it can get. Subscribe now and start thriving today.
Episodes

Monday May 06, 2024
Monday May 06, 2024
This episode of Dear Untamed Work Wife - a series devoted to listener questions - explores the topic of when it's time to leave a job due to a miserable work environment. Host Bree Johnson discusses the importance of considering financial well-being and the potential impact on overall health and family. She also addresses the misconception that leaving a job will automatically lead to financial compensation or benefits.
In this episode, she shares alternative actions, such as working with HR, before deciding to leave, emphasizing the cost to mental and physical well-being and advises lining up another job if possible. She debunks the myth that two weeks' notice is required and offer empathy to those in a miserable work situation.
Keywords: leaving job, miserable work environment, financial well-being, mental well-being, physical well-being, alternative actions, two weeks' notice
Connect with Host Bree Johnson
Insta: @breejohnsonofficial
Website: www.bree-johnson.com
Company: www.executiveunschool.com

Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Have you ever taken time to consider what your gifts are? Not the skills or attributes that other people praise or reward you for, but your real, true "no one does it like me" gifts? That's what this episode is all about - a framework for identifying your Zone of Genius gifts that are unique to you.
Host Bree Johnson discusses how to identify your gifts and find motivation in your work. She introduces the concept of the four zones of work: incompetence, competence, excellence, and genius.
She emphasizes the importance of spending more time in your zone of genius and provides questions for self-reflection to help identify your unique abilities. She also encourages seeking feedback from others to gain insight into your strengths. The episode concludes with the reminder that finding fulfillment in your work is an ongoing process of self-discovery and experimentation.
Keywords: gifts, motivation, work, alignment, zone of genius, self-discovery, strengths
Connect with Host Bree Johnson
Insta: @breejohnsonofficial
Website: www.bree-johnson.com
Company: www.executiveunschool.com

Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Bree goes deep with Ina Coveney, a dynamic podcast host and business coach, about her journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship and all the bumps and bruises along the way. Ina shares her experience of de-conditioning from the corporate world and the pressures and challenges she faces as an entrepreneur.
Ina opens up about her limiting belief that people wouldn't like her if they got to know her, and how she is working to overcome it. Ina shares her real challenges of being a sensitive person and the fear of judgment in the online space and a personal story about trying to soften the blow of sharing difficult experiences and the importance of not caring what others think.
They also unpack Ina's experience with a viral parenting post and the negative comments she received, highlighting the need to set boundaries and not let others' opinions define her.
Keywords: untamed mind, freedom, corporate life, entrepreneurship, unconditioning, pressures, challenges, clients, impact, motivation, resilience, limiting belief, sensitivity, fear of judgment, online space, viral post, negative comments, boundaries, working parents, self-awareness, expectations
00:00 Introduction and the Meaning of the Untamed Mind
08:12 The Freedom and Pressures of Being an Entrepreneur
15:27 The Power of Clients: Motivation and Accountability
33:05 Balancing Work and Family as a Working Parent
47:53 Creating an Environment for Work and Family to Coexist
Connect with Guest Ina Coveney
Insta: @inacoveney
Website: www.getclientsfirstpodcast.com
Connect with Host Bree Johnson
Insta: @breejohnsonofficial
Website: www.bree-johnson.com
Company: www.executiveunschool.com

Monday Apr 22, 2024
Monday Apr 22, 2024
"Your body is going through a fight or flight stress response because it does not feel safe in your work environment."
In this episode of the Untamed Mind, Bree answers a Dear Work Wife question from someone experiencing extreme stress at work. She emphasizes the importance of prioritizing health and well-being and offers suggestions for creating boundaries and seeking support.
Bree also encourages reflection on ideal work environments and the need for inner work to identify personal desires. She normalizes the experience of work-related stress and highlights the choice and autonomy individuals have to make different choices.
Bree concludes by expressing belief in the listener's ability to make positive changes and offering resources for further support.
Keywords: work stress, health and well-being, boundaries, ideal work environment, inner work, work-related stress, choice and autonomy, positive changes
Connect with Host Bree Johnson
Insta: @breejohnsonofficial
Website: www.bree-johnson.com
Company: www.executiveunschool.com

Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
In this episode of The Untamed Mind, host Bree Johnson explores the wellbeing practice of journaling and the various aspects that are often left unaddressed. She discusses the benefits of journaling, different methods of journaling, and the importance of being present with one's emotions.
Bree also delves into the question of what to do with journals and the considerations around privacy and access to the journals - have you ever considered who will get your journals when you are no longer around? She shares her own approach of keeping and reflecting on her journals, but acknowledges that there is no right or wrong way to approach this.
Overall, journaling is a highly personal and powerful tool for self-reflection and genuine self-care.
Keywords: journaling, wellness practice, mental health, self-reflection, self-care, emotions, privacy, access
Connect with Host Bree Johnson
Insta: @breejohnsonofficial
Website: www.bree-johnson.com
Company: www.executiveunschool.com

Monday Apr 15, 2024
Monday Apr 15, 2024
In this conversation, Bree hosts Jess Burgio, a holistic live and business coach, to discuss the concept of the untamed mind and its connection to creativity and freedom. They explore the importance of tapping into inner authority and building self-confidence and the important relationship between physical health and confidence, and the role of exercise and wellness practices in boosting confidence.
Jess shares the importance of commitment, confidence, and balance in both work and wellness. It highlights the shift towards a more sedentary lifestyle and the need to prioritize physical activity.
They emphasize the importance of finding the right path for oneself and seeking help and guidance when needed. They also chat about Jess' upcoming event Unscripted Live on June 6 in Scottsdale, AZ, focused on balancing the masculine and feminine aspects of life and business.
Connect with Guest Jess Bugio
Unscripted Live with Jess Burgio
Insta: @jessicaburgio
Podcast: Unscripted
Connect with Host Bree Johnson
Insta: @breejohnsonofficial
Website: www.bree-johnson.com
Company: www.executiveunschool.com

Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
In this episode, Bree Johnson introduces a new series called Dear Untamed Work Wife.
A work wife is a colleague or friend in the workplace who you can ask questions to that you wouldn't ask HR. The untamed work wife represents being free from the constraints of the workplace and conditioning from past leaders.
Bree answers a question from Angry in Alabama who wants to tell her boss off without losing her job. She explains that employment in the United States is primarily at-will, meaning employees can be terminated for any reason. She suggests journaling as a way to release anger and making a protected report to HR to document inappropriate behavior.
Connect with Bree:
Insta: @breejohnsonofficial
Website: www.bree-johnson.com
Company: www.executiveunschool.com

Friday Apr 05, 2024
Friday Apr 05, 2024
In this real-time episode, host Bree Johnson delves into the challenge of receiving love and support, especially for women, sharing the current experience of having launched the podcast.
Drawing on personal experiences and research, she explores societal conditioning that makes it difficult to accept compliments and help gracefully, and addresses the very real feelings that arise when stepping outside her comfort zone.
Bree reflects on launching the podcast and the overwhelming support received. She encourages listeners to acknowledge their worthiness and embrace support in all forms. It's a reminder that we are way more supported and loved than we often pause or take time to notice.
Connect with Bree:
Insta: @breejohnsonofficial
Website: www.bree-johnson.com
Company: www.executiveunschool.com

Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
In this episode of "The Untamed Mind" podcast, host Bree Johnson reflects on the power of community and collaboration.
Drawing from a recent experience with a supportive group of women in San Diego, Johnson discusses the profound impact of shared connections.
She challenges the notion of individual success, emphasizing the strength found in collective support and camaraderie. Through personal anecdotes and insights from Adam Grant's book "The Hidden Potential," Johnson explores the transformative power of community and the importance of seeking help and collaboration.
Tune in for a refreshing perspective on the value of building meaningful relationships and embracing support networks.
Connect with Bree:
Insta: @breejohnsonofficial
Website: www.bree-johnson.com
Company: www.executiveunschool.com

Monday Mar 25, 2024
Monday Mar 25, 2024
In this episode of "The Untamed Mind," host Bree Johnson delves into the pandemic's impact on work culture.
She explores how remote work affected productivity and wellbeing, challenging the notion of returning solely to office spaces. She highlights the importance of introspection, urging listeners to reflect on pandemic-influenced decisions with grace.
Bree emphasizes the need for a nuanced approach to work design, considering holistic wellbeing and motivation.
Future episodes will delve deeper into remote leadership and navigating hybrid workplaces.
Connect with Bree to share insights and suggestions.
Connect with Bree:
Insta: @breejohnsonofficial
Website: www.bree-johnson.com
Company: www.executiveunschool.com