Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.

What if the hardest person to lead… is you?

This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam are joined by Enrique Acosta Gonzalez, Global 100 Executive Coach of the Year, Top 100 Thought Leader in Leadership, and multi-award-winning podcaster. A former Marine with decades of leadership experience, Enrique brings a powerful perspective on why self-awareness isn’t optional—it’s foundational.

Inspired by the timeless quote, “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom,” – Aristotle, this episode dives into the critical connection between personal clarity and professional influence. Together, they unpack how self-leadership affects communication, conflict, and culture—and why great leaders never stop doing the inner work.

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Credits: Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast is hosted by Mayce DelValle (@maycedelvalle) and Missy Washam (@missywasham). Special Guest: Enrique Acosta Gonzalez   LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/enriqueacostagonzalez   Apple Podcasts: Developing the Leader Within Podcast   Spotify: Developing the Leader Within Podcast   YouTube: youtube.com/@dtlwpodcast Edited by Brandon Manzano.