You're Climbing the Wrong Mountain - Becky Barsellotti's - Alive
What if you've been climbing the wrong mountain?
Most leaders spend years pursuing success, only to discover they've been living according to someone else's definition of a meaningful life.
In this episode of Speaking With Authority, Jim Koetting sits down with executive coach Becky Barcelotti, creator of the Alive Framework, to explore what it really means to live intentionally instead of accidentally.
Together they discuss why so many successful executives, entrepreneurs, and high achievers reach their goals yet still feel something is missing. Becky shares the questions she uses to help leaders uncover limiting beliefs, define success on their own terms, and build a life they truly want—not just a successful career.
If you've ever wondered whether you're climbing the right mountain, this conversation will challenge how you think about leadership, purpose, personal growth, and what it means to feel fully alive.
In This Episode
- Why most people live by accident instead of by design
- The powerful question Becky asks every coaching client
- How successful leaders define what it means to feel alive
- The hidden fears that quietly shape our decisions
- Why limiting beliefs keep high performers stuck
- The difference between coaching and mentoring
- Why designing your life matters more than designing your career
- The role of rest, relationships, and purpose in long-term success
- How retreats create lasting transformation instead of temporary inspiration
- Why AI makes intentional leadership more important than ever
Memorable Quotes
"Organizations think they need more cogs in the system. What they really need are more humans who are alive."
"The hardest question most people will ever answer is: What do I really want?"
"Freedom is always on the other side of fear."
"You may be climbing the wrong mountain."
About Becky Barcelotti
Becky Barcelotti is an executive coach, leadership consultant, and creator of the Alive Framework, a coaching methodology designed to help leaders intentionally design every area of life. She has coached executives and leadership teams around the world and specializes in helping people move beyond success into significance.
Connect with Becky
https://www.linkedin.com/in/beckybarsellotti/
Connect with Jim Koetting
Website:
https://www.jimkoetting.com/
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimkoetting/
Podcast:
Speaking With Authority
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