Episodes

Jan. 10, 2023

67: Addition by Subtraction

My coaching clients are wildly successful by any traditional measure. The problem is they’ve got no room left in their cup for anything new — however much they might desire it. They’re always maxed out. The only way forward i...

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Jan. 3, 2023

66: Entrepreneurship Is the Most Brutal (And Effective) Way to Discov…

2022 was the year I left corporate. It was one hell of a ride — learning to be a full-time entrepreneur. Big-time highs...and lows. As I reflected upon year one, I landed on a surprising conclusion: entrepreneurship is brutal...

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Dec. 27, 2022

65: Reflections from 2022

I can confidently say that I've grown more in 12 months of entrepreneurship than I did in the last decade of corporate life . Professionally and personally, I'm a completely different person. So I took time to document those ...

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Dec. 13, 2022

64: Convert Your Job Into a Utility

Some people are hellbent on finding a job that completely fulfills them. But that's often a fool's errand. In truth, your job doesn't need to be dripping with purpose and meaning. Instead, you can think of your job as a …

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Dec. 6, 2022

63: Billy Keels - Leveraging Corporate for Your Dream Life

Billy Keels is one of the “awakened” ones. After years of undeniable success in the corporate world, he intentionally started leveraging those gains to fuel his bigger, more badass life. Now, as an entrepreneur, Billy helps h...

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Nov. 29, 2022

62: You Need Skin in the Game

Need a massive change in your career or life? Passively consuming social posts, books, or podcasts won’t do it. Human psychology shows we only take massive action when the stakes are high. You manufacture “high stakes” by put...

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Nov. 22, 2022

61: Don’t Take Your Gifts to the Grave

Your job does not define you. While you might be “gifted” at certain aspects of work, your gifts run far deeper than that. Pay attention to those flickers of genius you experience from time to time — when you feel …

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Nov. 8, 2022

60: Mike Gardon - Investment In Loss

The trading life nearly destroyed Mike Gardon . Since stepping away, he’s obsessed with creating “life options.” At the core is the idea of “investment in loss”: to make significant changes, we often need to step backward. To...

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Nov. 1, 2022

59: Tara Horstmeyer - Ghostwrite Your Life

Today’s thoughts become tomorrow’s reality. And when you write down those thoughts, it’s a lightspeed jump into your better future. The lovely and super authentic Tara Horstmeyer joins me to talk about life-career seasons, Li...

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Oct. 25, 2022

58: Tony Albrecht - In The Creative Arena

Tony Albrecht is one of my favorites. He’s a writer, podcaster, social entrepreneur, and student of the creative process. As the author of In The Creative Arena and co-founder of The Rowdy Creative , he works with people old ...

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Oct. 18, 2022

57: The "Employee" Is Dead

“Employee” is an outdated concept. (Literally, a relic of the Industrial Age.) Learn how power is shifting from employer to employee, and how this completely changes your work and life options. 📬 Get the newsletter: Uncaged S...

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Oct. 11, 2022

56: Paige West - Millennial & Gen Z Workforces Collide

Paige West went “national” in sharing her Quiet Quitting story on CNN , Good Morning America, and elsewhere. Here, we go behind the scenes on what fueled her decisions while also comparing and contrasting Millennial and Gen Z...

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Sept. 27, 2022

55: Andy Storch - The Ownership Mindset

When you take extreme ownership of your career and life, magical things happen. Remember, you care more about your life and career than anyone else. Author and speaker Andy Storch joins us for a masterclass on listening to yo...

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Sept. 20, 2022

54: Dennis Geelen - The Accidental Solopreneur

You have gifts. But chances are, they're locked up inside of you. A 9-5 job only lets you unleash a fraction of those gifts. Dennis Geelen joins us to tell the story of The Accidental Solopreneur (his recent book). It's …

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Sept. 6, 2022

53: Paul Millerd - Awakening From the Default Path

Paul Millerd , author of The Pathless Path , joins me to talk about "default path" addiction and what it's like to awaken. As former management consultants, we dig hard into this arena too. Enjoy! Access the newsletter: Uncag...

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Aug. 30, 2022

52: The Impact of Quiet Quitting

"Quiet quitting" may same new and shocking, but it's an age-old concept. It's about setting your terms at work and prioritizing your desired lifestyle. In this episode, we cut through the noise and discuss practical scenarios...

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Aug. 23, 2022

51: The Power of Regret

"No regrets." You've seen it tattooed on arms and in song lyrics. Enough — let's stop trying to suppress this natural human emotion. Instead, let's learn to harness it for our advantage in work and life. Apply the power of …

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Aug. 16, 2022

50: Introducing Uncaged Academy (Cohort-Based Course)

Think back to those one-way college lectures or those on-demand courses you've taken. Did you really transform as a person? No. That's why I'm proud to introduce Uncaged Academy to you. It's an immersive, cohort-style approac...

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Aug. 9, 2022

49: [REPLAY] Should You Side Hustle?

The universe is speaking: start your side hustle. Everyone's doing it, right? Actually, let's pause and rethink that. Not everyone should ignite this "parallel path" outside of their corporate career. Listen to this episode t...

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Aug. 2, 2022

48: Timely vs. Timeless Skills

Look around and you'll see people chasing "in-demand" skills and credentials. It's like they're on a hamster wheel. But others seem calmer, in possession of enduring skills that always keep them ahead. This is the difference ...

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July 26, 2022

47: Brutal Lies You’re Told About Work

Several years of being in corporate will teach you certain beliefs and worldviews about what a "successful" life looks like. We can't fall victim to these dangerous ideas. So, in this episode, we shed light on 7 brutal lies y...

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July 19, 2022

46: Mental Health at Work (w/ Tim Perreira)

I joined mental health expert Tim Perreira as a guest on his show, Tuesdays With Tim . This is a recast of that session. We cover why modern work makes us feel caged, plus some psychological and physical health strategies …

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July 12, 2022

45: Kason Morris - Designing Your Bespoke Career

Kason Morris is a master of reinvention. He's already redesigned his career six times across five sectors, strategically leveling up his skills in the process. Kason has decades of experience as a learning and development exe...

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July 5, 2022

44: Rules of Engagement for Your 9-5

It’s easy to show up to a new role or company and wait for them to hand you work. It’s hard to walk into an environment and shape your experience . But it’s the latter approach that’s going to generate …

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