Founder's Story
Why Facing Your Darkest Fears Can Propel Your Success, with Coach Julian Heppt | S2 Ep. 168
Wed, 29 Jan 2025
In this inspiring episode, host Nadja Atwal sits down with business and life coach Julian Heppt, who shares his journey from facing severe depression and panic attacks to discovering his life’s calling: helping others reach their full potential. Julian opens up about the tough challenges he encountered in his twenties, the tools he used to overcome them, and how those experiences shaped his holistic coaching approach. Whether you’re an entrepreneur at a crossroads, a leader feeling overwhelmed, or simply someone seeking deeper purpose and alignment, Julian’s insights on emotional well-being, authenticity, and personal growth will resonate and motivate you to pursue positive change.Key Discussion PointsIntroduction & Personal JourneyJulian explains how his early fascination with psychology, relationships, and personal growth led him to become a coach. He candidly describes his first major crisis in his early twenties, including severe depression, panic attacks, and morning sickness related to stress. This difficult period—and his choice to pursue holistic healing rather than medication—deeply informed his coaching philosophy.Discovering Purpose Through AdversityMoving from Hamburg to Lake Constance on a strong intuitive calling opened unexpected doors in Julian’s life. He describes how stepping away from a victim mindset helped him understand the transformative power of adversity. Julian credits a higher power or universal guidance with showing him the path to becoming a mentor and coach.The Coaching ApproachJulian’s authenticity and relatability shine through on social media—particularly YouTube—where he balances grounded, practical advice with discussions of deeper, intangible elements like energy and intuition. His strong intuition allows him to pinpoint the root issues that clients face, while providing a safe space for them to open up and explore change.Common Client ChallengesAs a business and life coach, Julian often works with entrepreneurs and leaders who feel overwhelmed, empty, or in need of reevaluating their true purpose. Many struggle to balance their relentless drive for success with maintaining fulfilling personal relationships. Julian emphasizes that material achievements alone cannot fill deeper emotional voids.Embracing Change & The Hero’s JourneyJulian views entrepreneurship as a “hero’s journey,” one that can involve repeated cycles of crisis and transformation. He believes that life’s toughest challenges often propel us to evolve and grow. A key takeaway is that seeking help—through mentorship, coaching, or therapy—is a sign of strength, not weakness.Looking Ahead: 2025 & New VenturesJulian’s new podcast, Bold Leaders with Big Hearts, brings in high-profile guests who share personal stories of overcoming obstacles and finding meaningful success. He will be traveling more in the U.S. to speak at events and connect with philanthropic projects like the Ariel Recovery Group, which helps veterans repurpose their skills for rescue missions and disaster relief.Closing ThoughtsNadja highlights the transformative work Julian does for clients and thanks him for sharing his story. Julian expresses enthusiasm for future collaborations and live events.Notable Quotes“I don’t see myself as a victim of my hardships; I see them as challenges to grow.”“When we start a business, we basically take on a hero’s journey of the soul.”“My intuition helps me see exactly what my clients need—often within the first minute of our conversation.”About the Guest: Julian HepptJulian Heppt is a business and life coach dedicated to guiding entrepreneurs, leaders, and high achievers through transformative personal and professional growth. After overcoming severe depression and anxiety in his early twenties, Julian developed an approach that integrates practical business strategies with deeper emotional and spiritual insights. Passionate about helping others discover meaning beyond material success, he also hosts the Bold Leaders with Big Hearts podcast. Julian frequently travels internationally to speak at events and collaborates with philanthropic organizations.Resources & LinksJulian’s Website: Julian-Heppt.comFollow Julian on Instagram: @julian_heppt_germanThank you for listening to Founder’s Story!If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with friends who might benefit from Julian’s insights. Don’t forget to subscribe for more inspiring conversations with entrepreneurs and visionaries who are shaping the future.Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/FOUNDERSSTORY* Check out Northwest Registered Agent and use my code FOUNDERS for a great deal: https://northwestregisteredagent.com* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.com* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com
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Welcome to Founder Story. I'm your host, Nadia Atwal. Today, we have a very special guest who's helping us navigating through life. Everybody's in need of great advice, and he made exactly that his profession. Welcome to the show, Julian Hebt.
Hello, Nadia. Thanks for having me. I'm really excited for this interview.
Yeah, Julian, you are a business and life coach. Why did you choose this profession and how did you get started?
Well, At first, like early in my life, I really was fascinated about us human beings living the journey of life and every aspect that comes into play, you know, like our roots, our psychology, our relationships and all of that. But the main reason why I was inspired to go into this profession was that basically my own rather tough journey.
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