How to Coach the Inner Critic with Paul Boehnke

Tina-Schuricht • June 25, 2025

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In this episode of Success Your Own Way, “From Adversary to Ally: How to Coach the Inner Critic with Paul Boehnke”,  Yifat Rogers and I sit down with Paul Boehnke. a speaker, author, and life coach helping solopreneurs align their business for greater impact. A former classical musician, Paul transitioned into coaching, focusing on personal growth and mindset transformation. His book, Thoughts on Demand, teaches individuals to turn negative self-talk into confidence, while his coaching emphasizes curiosity and abundance over rigid goals.

Key insights from Paul:

  • Success evolves from embracing the journey with curiosity.
  • Letting go of fixed outcomes leads to unexpected opportunities, like his invitation to speak in Iceland.
  • Addressing the inner critic is crucial for transformation—negative thoughts don’t define us.
  • Shifting mindset from scarcity to abundance opens up growth.
  • Curiosity reduces self-doubt, fostering a more fulfilling experience.

Listeners are encouraged to redefine success, question limiting beliefs, and embrace curiosity-driven growth.

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About the Guest

Paul Boehnke (Benkee) is a speaker, author, and certified life coach who helps solo-preneurs find alignment with their business, so they have greater impact, make more money, and have more fun. First as a classical musician and now a coach, Paul has lived the entrepreneurial life for over 30 years. During that journey, he’s discovered what really matters in business building and loves sharing that with others. In Paul’s book, “Thoughts On Demand: Turn Negative Self-Talk into Unstoppable Confidence,” he shares the process he uses to help clients transform that little voice in their heads from an adversary into an ally. When he’s not wrangling inner critics, others in his life know him as a decent cook, lover of British murder mysteries, and a mediocre swimmer.

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