How to Clear Your "Head Trash"
The Change Signal with Charlie Gilkey
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In this episode, I’m joined by Charlie Gilkey — author, coach, and champion of helping people finish what matters. If you’ve ever found yourself stuck between a big vision and the messy reality of actually delivering change, this conversation will feel very familiar.
Charlie gently exposes the inner frictions that stop meaningful change from taking hold, especially for experienced leaders. We talk about the fears we don’t admit, the competing priorities we don’t notice, and why the lone-hero model quietly limits our impact.
You’ll hear practical tools too, including Charlie’s 5-10-15 rule to help you make progress on what matters, rather than just staying busy. It’s a simple way to reclaim time, focus, and momentum without adding pressure to your already full plate.
If you lead transformation, change initiatives, or complex projects, this episode offers a mix of insight, self-reflection, and concrete practices to help you not just begin, but truly finish.
Here are three provocative questions that arise from this Change Signal conversation with Charlie Gilkey:
What if success scares you more than failure?
Where is your “head trash” quietly derailing your best ideas?
And who belongs in your corner so your ambitious projects don’t stall?
ABOUT CHARLIE:
Charlie Gilkey is an author, coach, and founder of Productive Flourishing. He’s known for his practical frameworks on finishing meaningful work, designing momentum, and helping leaders make progress on the projects that matter most.
Music Credits: Rest in the Garden - SackJo22 ft Duckett & The Stubble Field Break (Mana Mixed) - Mana Junkie ft Apoxode
