Brad Oneil

Brad Oneil is a high-performance coach and therapist with 20 years of experience helping people break free from autopilot and create lives of purpose, passion, and potential. Knowing there is an overabundance of information available, he develops processes for transformation and guides clients to "trust the process" because content informs and process transforms.

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The Foundation for Change — Why Staying Stuck Feels Safer Than Moving Forward

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Have you ever felt like life was holding you hostage—trapped in a cycle you didn’t choose and can’t seem to break free from? Maybe you’ve whispered to yourself, “I wish things could be different.” Yet, when the opportunity for change appears, there’s that familiar voice inside whispering, “Not yet.” We convince ourselves we’re waiting for …

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Permission to Dream — Reconnecting With Your Hopes and Desires

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When was the last time you gave yourself permission to dream? In a world that glorifies productivity and practicality, even asking that question can feel indulgent. But reconnecting with your dreams isn’t a luxury- it’s essential for a meaningful, purpose-driven life. The permission to dream is not about escaping reality; it’s about remembering what truly …

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Are You Ready to Change? 5 Signs You’re Closer Than You Think

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Are you ready to change? Here is some good news. Change rarely begins with a dramatic leap. More often, it starts quietly—with a whisper, a feeling you can’t quite name, or a growing discomfort with the life you’ve been living. If you’ve been scanning your life for the subtle signs you’re ready to change, you …

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The Myth of the Perfect Time — And Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Change

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Introduction Have you ever told yourself, “I’ll start when things calm down”? Maybe you’ve waited for the new year, a birthday, or that elusive moment when everything finally feels right. We all do it. We wait. We stall. We plan for a future that always seems just out of reach. It feels like we’re being …

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The Narratives That Keep You Stuck: How to Rewrite the Stories Holding You Back

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Have you ever noticed how easily we define ourselves by our limitations?“I’ve always been this way.”“I’m not good with people.”“I never follow through.”“This is just who I am.” We say these things as if they are facts—unchangeable truths carved into stone. But they’re not facts. They’re stories. Stories we’ve told ourselves so many times that …

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Escaping the Comfort Zone Trap — Why Change Feels Hard (Even When You Want It)

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Introduction Have you ever asked yourself, “If I want this change so badly, why am I not making it?” You’re not alone. Many people feel this internal tug-of-war—longing for change while simultaneously resisting it. That resistance is often rooted in what’s known as the comfort zone trap. In this blog, we’ll explore what the comfort …

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The Hidden Costs of “Good Enough” – What You Lose by Staying Stuck

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At some point, most of us look around at our lives and quietly think, “It’s fine.” Not terrible. Not amazing. Just… fine. But this mindset — the hidden cost of “good enough” — slowly chips away at our energy, time, and self-belief. “We tell ourselves… ‘this is good enough.’ But there is a cost to …

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