Becoming a Catalyst: Impact and Legacy with Jeanne Omlor

Becoming a Catalyst: Impact and Legacy with Jeanne Omlor

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Welcome back to The Daily Mastermind, George Wright III with your daily dose of inspiration, motivation, and education. We’ve got a real transformation story for you today — someone who went from being deep in debt and overwhelmed to building a multi-million-dollar coaching business.

Jeanne Omlor is a certified business strategist and online business coach who helps coaches and consultants — basically high achievers — create more clarity, profit, and purpose. Recently, I was on her podcast and was struck by how she also works with ultra-high-net-worth individuals, CEOs, and founders, helping them maximize impact, purpose, and legacy.

She’s built her success around a powerful concept called the Genius Zone, which we’ll talk about. What’s unique is that she scaled fast — hitting seven figures in 17 months without relying on paid ads. Jeanne, I appreciate you being here with us today. I’m excited to be talking with you.

George Wright III, I feel honored. I appreciate that. You know, I’ve been around a lot of big names and grown global brands, but you have this unique gift. It’s why I think people bring you into their practices and businesses — because you not only relate, you get results.

Thank you, Jeanne. I want you to jump right in and give our audience some real value. Tell us about this concept you use — the Genius Zone. What does it mean, and how can someone discover theirs?

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Discovering the Genius Zone

You know, the Genius Zone isn’t new. I didn’t invent it, but I realized along the way that when we are in flow, things just work.

Being in flow doesn’t mean doing something you’re already good at. You can get good at something. I wasn’t good at business at all in the beginning — I was a starving artist type who didn’t care about money. But I knew I could become good. I learned, I practiced, and once I got in a groove, I thought, “Wow, some of this is actually my genius zone.”

Before I was a businessperson, I already had a gift — helping people make money. That’s part of my identity. People literally say to me, “I made more money this month just because I know you.”

I love that. It’s not just strategy — and you have amazing strategy and tactics — but why do you think people feel that? Why does proximity to you make them grow?

It’s proximity and energy. I was talking with a colleague today who told me, “Jeanne, most people aren’t like you.” I asked, “What do you mean?” and he said, “They’re not upbeat. They’re not cheering others on. They’re pessimistic. But you’re different — your positivity is infectious.”

He’s right. It’s not that I was born this way. I used to be pretty negative, especially when I was acting and struggling. But positivity is a practice. You can cultivate it.

“Positivity is infectious — it’s not something you’re born with, it’s something you build.”

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Jeanne’s Personal Journey and Overcoming Challenges

You’ve been through a lot — not just financially, but personally. You went from making two thousand a month to multiple six and seven figures. But that took huge mindset shifts, right? Walk us through that journey.

Yes, absolutely. I wasn’t always positive or confident. I was scared, anxious, and full of self-doubt. I still struggle with anxiety — being me isn’t easy — but I’ve learned how to manage it.

For most of my life, I thought everyone woke up anxious. I genuinely believed that was normal human behavior until about five years ago, when I finally realized it wasn’t. I noticed a family member with anxiety and thought, “Oh wait, that’s me too.” It hit me that not everyone lives like that.

That must’ve been a big realization. What changed for you once you understood that?

It changed everything. I stopped thinking something was wrong with me and started learning how to manage my emotions, neutralize my thoughts, and rebuild confidence.

I want people to know that success doesn’t mean perfection. You can develop charisma, confidence, and optimism. As an actress, I actually trained to develop charisma — it’s something you can practice. People say, “Oh, you were just born that way.” No. You can work on it.

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Transition to Coaching and Business Growth

You weren’t originally a business strategist. You had a background in acting, fashion design, and recruiting. What led you to make the pivot into coaching — and later scaling your business online?

At 54, I had already been coaching for eight years. People sometimes think I just went online and suddenly became successful, but that’s not true. There’s no such thing as an overnight success. I had already put in years of work as a coach — I was good at it, but it wasn’t sustainable.

It was all about networking and constantly being “out there.” I was raising kids as a single mom, homeschooling, working long hours, and barely sleeping. Then a life crisis hit, and all my money was gone. I was back in debt and realized, this isn’t working. That’s when I made the decision to get online and learn a more sustainable way to build my business.

So that was the turning point — moving from offline to online?

Exactly. Getting online changed everything for me.

But before that, what even got you into coaching in the first place? You had an entirely different career path before.

Honestly? I had no choice. I was in New York City with two small kids, no job, and no income. I started a kids’ fashion blog just to create something. Within three months, everyone knew about it. I was writing content daily, collaborating with brands, and soon my kids were the best-dressed poor kids in New York City.

That’s amazing.

It was fun, but it didn’t make much money. We had all these free clothes and gifts, but we couldn’t eat them. That’s when I realized I needed a real business that could generate income.

So, I sat down and listed all the things I could do while still taking care of my kids. The only thing that made sense was coaching. I had already coached actors before, and I loved it. So, I got certified online at night — in my pajamas — while my kids slept.

Soon after, I started getting clients through word of mouth. My coach told me, “Jeanne, you’re not just a life coach — you’re a business coach. You help people make money.” And she was right. I naturally helped entrepreneurs with marketing and sales, even before I considered myself a “business coach.”

That’s a huge insight — realizing you were already doing it. But I imagine it was exhausting trying to do everything yourself.

It was. I was constantly networking, speaking, managing clients, and taking care of my kids. I hardly slept, but I was grateful it was working. Still, I knew I had to evolve.

At that point, you must have started acting as the future version of yourself — even before you believed it.

Exactly. Confidence doesn’t come first; it comes after action. Every step forward built more momentum and belief. I didn’t wait to feel ready — I became ready by doing.

“Confidence doesn’t come first — it comes after action.”

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Mindset and Fast-Forwarding Self-Doubt

You said something powerful earlier: ‘I had no time to fail.’ What did you mean by that?

I meant that I didn’t have time to sit in failure. Of course, I failed plenty — everyone does — but I couldn’t stay there. I’m a sensitive person, and rejection hurts, but I’d already been through that in acting. So, I decided I had to shorten the time I spent doubting myself.

That’s so good — shortening the recovery time from self-doubt.

Right. I started noticing that whenever I doubted myself, I lost time — time I couldn’t afford. I’d ask myself, “How long does it usually take me to talk myself off the ledge?” Sometimes it was a week or two, and I realized that was too long.

So, I invented a little mental trick. Remember those old VHS tapes? I imagined fast-forwarding my self-doubt. I’d literally picture hitting the fast-forward button — and within seconds, I was done. I’d feel it, process it, and move forward.

That’s brilliant. You didn’t avoid emotion; you processed it faster.

Exactly. You can’t avoid it — you just have to compress the time it takes to recover. Success isn’t about ignoring emotion; it’s about not letting it control your time.

That’s such a powerful insight. Most people think being emotional is a weakness, but you’ve turned it into a strength by managing it logically.

Yes. I use logic to override emotion when I need to. If I let my feelings run the show, I’d still be stuck. The key is feeling it and then moving on fast.

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Being a Catalyst and Creating Impact

You like to refer to yourself as a “catalyst.” I love that. Tell me what that means to you and how it plays out in the work you do.

Being a catalyst means I help people trigger transformation. It’s not about me saying, “Go do this.” It’s about sparking ideas that create motion. I might ask, “Have you thought about this?” or “Why not try that?” and suddenly, the conversation shifts. New possibilities open up.

When I work with someone, I’m not just transferring information. I’m creating energy — synergy. That’s what a catalyst does. It doesn’t replace what’s there; it activates it.

That’s such a great distinction. A lot of coaches and consultants think they have to have all the answers, but really, the best ones are catalysts — people who help others unlock what’s already inside them.

Exactly. I’m not here to be the expert in someone else’s business. My clients often know more about their industry than I do. They’re the experts. I’m just the fuse that ignites their potential.

A catalyst creates motion. A conduit passes energy through. I see myself as both. A catalyst sparks an explosion of ideas; a conduit keeps the energy flowing.

That’s a great metaphor. And from a business perspective, it applies perfectly. Most organizations don’t need another consultant — they need a catalyst to shake things up in a positive way.

Yes! That’s exactly it. When I step in, I’m not there to overhaul everything. I’m there to ask the right questions, identify gaps, and activate new thinking. That’s what creates breakthroughs — not just strategy, but energy and perspective.

“A true catalyst doesn’t replace what’s there — they activate it.”

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Balancing Profitability with Purpose

You work with high-net-worth individuals, CEOs, and founders — helping them maximize impact, purpose, and legacy. That’s powerful. How do you help people balance profitability with purpose?

The first thing is understanding that business isn’t as complicated as people make it. People overthink everything. My job is to simplify it.

I’ve been told I’m great at taking something complex and making it simple enough for anyone to act on. If I can’t break something down into clear, actionable steps, it doesn’t matter how brilliant it sounds. So the first step is always clarity — knowing what you really want.

And that’s not always the first answer, right?

Exactly. When people say they want something — like a new sports car or a bigger house — I ask, “Why?” Maybe they love cars. Or maybe they want people to see them as successful. You have to dig deeper to find what’s really driving the desire.

So it’s about going beyond surface goals.

Yes. What people truly want is rarely what they first say. It’s not about what you want to have, it’s about how you want to feel. When you understand that, your decisions — in business and life — completely change.

That’s powerful. And for your high-level clients, that means reevaluating what success really looks like.

It does. When people reach a certain level — when all their financial needs are met — that’s when the emptiness often begins. They can travel anywhere, buy anything, and yet they start to feel unfulfilled. That’s when I step in to help them rediscover purpose.

If your only thrill is money, you’ll keep chasing more of it. But that’s not fulfillment — it’s addiction. You have to ask, “What kind of difference do I want to make?” Not just a difference — but a good difference.

That’s such an important distinction. It’s not just about impact — it’s about meaningful impact.

Exactly. You have to ask, “How do I want to be as a human being?” not just “What do I want to do?” Because when your identity aligns with your purpose, fulfillment follows.

And when you lose money — which can happen — you still have your values, your integrity, your relationships, your purpose. That’s what lasts.

Yes. You can lose money overnight, but if that’s all you had, you lose yourself. True fulfillment comes from who you are, not what you own.

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Final Advice and How to Connect

You’ve worked with top-level entrepreneurs, but I know a lot of listeners are coaches and consultants who want to grow their businesses too. What advice would you give them right now, especially in today’s market?

Don’t wait. Stop overthinking, stop listening to the news, and stop making excuses. The economy, politics, other people’s opinions — none of it matters if you’re focused on your mission. Every second you wait, you’re wasting time you’ll never get back.

You can always make money again. You can always rebuild. But you can never get back lost time. That’s why I tell people to take action immediately — even imperfect action.

That’s powerful. And it’s true — people talk themselves out of opportunities because they wait for the “perfect moment,” which never comes.

Exactly. There’s never going to be a perfect time. When I started, I didn’t even know what was going on in politics. I didn’t care — I was too busy working, raising my kids, and building my business. That focus saved me.

If you want to make money by helping others, whether as a coach, consultant, or entrepreneur — just do it. Stop waiting for permission.

That’s so good. Simple, direct, and true. What’s the best way for people to get in touch with you or work with you?

The best way is through my website — jeanneomlor.com. You can also find me on LinkedIn. I love connecting with people who are ready to take action, whether they’re starting out or scaling big.

Perfect. I’ll include those links in the show notes so people can reach you easily. Jeanne, I just want to say — thank you. I love your energy, your clarity, and your honesty. You’ve given our listeners so much value. You’re truly a catalyst for change.

Thank you, George. This has been fun — and I appreciate the opportunity to share my story and encourage others to take action.

I love it. And to everyone listening — remember, it’s never too late to start creating the life you’re meant to live. But you’ve got to take action, move forward, and be intentional about who you’re becoming. Thanks for joining us on The Daily Mastermind, and I’ll talk with you soon.

“You can lose money and rebuild it — but you can never get back lost time.”

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About George 

George Wright III is a proven, successful entrepreneur and he knows how to inspire entrepreneurs, companies, and individuals to achieve massive results. With more than 20 years of executive management experience and 25 years of direct marketing and sales experience, George is responsible for starting and building several successful multimillion-dollar companies. He started at a very young age to network and build his experience and knowledge of what it takes to become a driven and well-known entrepreneur. George built a multi-million-dollar seminar business, promoting some of the biggest stars and brands in the world. He has accelerated the success and cash flow in each of his ventures through his network of resources and results driven strategies. George is now dedicated to teaching and sharing his Prosperity Principles and strategies to every driven and passionate entrepreneur he meets. His mission is to empower entrepreneurs globally, to create massive change and LIVE their ultimate destiny.

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About Guest: Jeanne Omlor

Jeanne Omlor is a Business Strategist, multi 7-Figure Online Business Coach, and Certified Servant Leadership Executive Coach. At 54 years old she was a solo parent in deep debt and got herself online and to $1M in 17 months, without ads, and has since scaled to multi-millions in 5 years. Her company has helped almost 600 businesses to thrive online. She is emotionally connected to helping others prosper, as she lived in lack for years and overcame that mindset. She is now helping as many people as she can to maximize profits and reach their full potential while being the visionary they're destined to be.

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Website: https://jeanneomlor.com/

IG: @jeanneomlor

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanneomlor/

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