Ep. 052.0 - Dana Bernstein, Coach and Author

🎙️ The Value of Values: Pillars, Conflict & the Power of Who - with Dana Bernstein (Part 1)

In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, I’m joined by Dana Bernstein, leadership coach and author of It’s the Thought That Counts: Mastering the Art of You First. We go deep into the heart of her framework — where values, pillars, and internal conflict all come together to shape who we are and how we show up.

This episode explores:

• 🧭 The difference between values and pillars — in Dana’s model and why confusing them can keep you stuck

• 🧠 How values show up in moments of conflict and frustration

• 💥 When two core values collide — and how to decide which one leads

• 💬 Why naming your internal experiences helps you reduce the emotional weight

• 📖 Behind the scenes of writing her book — and why she almost titled it No One Gives a ****

• 🔁 How values, triggers, and pillars each signal different emotional responses

• 🔍 Why understanding your ideal emotion can guide you through hard choices

Dana brings clarity, energy, and honesty to every part of this episode — and in Part 2, she’ll walk me through one of her most powerful coaching exercises. But first, we unpack the foundation of the work.

📍 Learn more about Dana and the book: https://danalynnbernstein.com/
📲 Connect with Dana on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danabernstein