In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts converses with Sebastian Koellner, also known as the Chief Mind Setter. Sebastian shares his journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of mastering time, energy, and attention for true freedom. He details his transition to entrepreneurship, the challenges of balancing work and family, and how a pivotal question from a coach transformed his mindset. The episode delves into the power of mindset, the stories we tell ourselves, and the tools and strategies Sebastian uses to help high achievers and leaders reclaim their time and redefine success. The conversation also covers the concept of life-work integration versus work-life balance, the significance of knowing one’s biorhythms, and the value of gratitude practices. Sebastian concludes by offering advice on embracing the journey of Growth and transformation, and providing ways for listeners to connect with him.

Bio

Sebastian Koellner, better known as the Chief MindSetter, believes freedom isn’t about working harder—it’s about mastering your time, energy, and attention. His philosophy? Mindset isn’t actually set—because you can change it anytime you choose.

For over 15 years, Sebastian excelled in corporate leadership, but his pursuit of success came at a cost: missed family dinners, declining health, and a constant feeling of being on the clock. When he transitioned to entrepreneurship seeking freedom, he found himself trapped in a different cycle—this time as his own toughest boss.

Sebastian realized true freedom isn’t about hustle or “someday in the future”—it’s about designing systems that let you invest your time, energy, and attention in what matters most.

Now, Sebastian helps high-performing entrepreneurs and leaders reclaim their most valuable resource – their time – and redefine success on their terms. As the Chief MindSetter, he equips clients with tools to build intentional life-work integration, empowering them to run 7-figure businesses in 30 hours a week or less.

Outside of Coaching, Sebastian meditates, builds strength and vitality through Exercise, and enjoys time with his three kids—because business success should never come at the cost of life’s most important moments.

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Connect with Sebastian on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chiefmindsetter

Join his FREE newsletter – the T.E.A.List – for actionable insights and tools to reclaim an hour a day or more of your most valuable resource, your time:

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The Teaching Journeys Podcast is available on your favorite podcast platforms.

To find out more about Dave, go to davidrobertsmsw.com and his author page psychologyprofessorandminister.com

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Dave Roberts LMSW, Author, Podcaster

David J. Roberts, LMSW, became a parent who experienced the death of a child, when his daughter Jeannine died of cancer on 3/1/03 at the age of 18. He is a retired addiction professional and an adjunct professor in the psychology child life department at Utica University in Utica, New York. Dave also teaches psychology classes at Pratt MWP School of Art and Design. He is the host of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, which can be found on Apple, Spotify and other podcast platforms.

Dave has presented workshops at national conferences of The Compassionate Friends as well as for the Bereaved Parents of the USA. He was also a keynote speaker at the 2011 and 2015 national gatherings of the Bereaved Parents of the USA. Dave also co-presented a workshop titled “Helping Faculty After Traumatic Loss” for the Parkland, Florida community in May of 2018, in the aftermath of the mass shootings at Stoneman Douglas High School.

Roberts has been a past HuffPost contributor and has contributed articles to Medium, Open to Hope Foundation, Mindfulness and Grief, Thrive Global, and the Recovering the Self Journal. He has also appeared on numerous podcasts, as well as Open to Hope Television. In 2021,he co-authored and published a book with Reverend Patty Furino titled, When The Psychology Professor Met The Minister.