Podcast · topic
Purpose & work
Meaning, leadership and career — building a life that adds up to something.
20 episodes
Rob Bronstein…Building Legacy Beyond the Bottom LineExplicit
Rob Bronstein, Founder and President of The Scion Group, joins Shaun Emerson and Chris Lozier for Episode 99 of If You've Come This Far . Beginning his real estate career on 100% commission in Chicago, Rob launched…
S5 · E191 hr 17 minPurpose & work
Mark Ishaug...Lead with Love, Get Stuff DoneExplicit
Mark Ishaug has spent his career at the forefront of mission-driven advocacy and community healthcare. Before serving as the CEO of Thresholds--one of Illinois's largest and oldest providers of mental health and…
S5 · E161 hr 21 minPurpose & work
Zach Gale...Me to WeExplicit
Chris and Shaun sit down with Zach Gale, an elementary special education teacher and the founder of Me to We . Zach discusses his journey from a hyper-competitive sports family to finding his purpose in supporting…
S5 · E71 hr 7 minService & community
Blayne Smith...PerseveringExplicit
In this episode, Chris and Shaun talk with Blayne Smith, co-founder of Applied Leadership Partners. The guys discuss Blayne's decision to go to West Point, his time there, and his time as a Special Operations Forces…
S4 · E181 hr 17 minGrief, loss & resilience
Bill Burke...The OptimistExplicit
In this episode, Chris and Shaun interview Bill Burke, founder of the Optimism Institute. The guys discuss Bill's relationship with Ted Turner and his early career at Turner Broadcasting, his time leading the Weather…
S4 · E161 hr 10 minPurpose & work
Alex Johnston....Building ImpactExplicit
In this episode, Shaun and Chris sit down with Alex Johnston, philanthropy advisor, author of Money with Meaning , and founder of Building Impact Partners. Alex helps ultra-wealthy individuals bring more joy, purpose,…
S4 · E71 hr 8 minPurpose & work
Capt. Chris "Chowdah" Hill...The Warrior Sailor
In this episode, Shaun and Chris interview Captain Chris "Chowdah" Hill, Commanding Officer of the USS Harry S. Truman. Hill was commanding the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower at the time of the recording and recently took…
S4 · E41 hr 21 minBeing a man
Amiee Smith Schuster...Bold HeightsExplicit
In this episode, the guys talk with Amiee Smith Schuster, CEO Bold Heights Solutions. The gang talks about Amiee's work with PGA golfers, michigan/michigan st, big families, "it takes a village," what is success?,…
S4 · E21 hr 6 minPurpose & work
Jeremy Smith...Serving Working DadsExplicit
In this episode, Shaun and Chris talks with Jeremy Smith, Working Dad Course Lead for Mindful Return. The guys talk about being a dad, parental leave, leave and careers, coffee, leave as compensation, the importance of…
S3 · E1556 minFatherhood & parenting
Ben Feller...Word WizardExplicit
Back on the show for this season's 13th episode is one of our first guests, Ben Feller. Ben is a father, author, communications consultant, yankee fan and former White House Correspondent. In an always rollicking…
S3 · E131 hr 3 minPurpose & work
Bob McKinnon...Moving Up
This week, Shaun and Chris talk with Bob McKinnon, writer, designer, podcast host, children’s author and teacher. Bob and the boys talk about Boston sports, girls’ soccer, his new book: America’s Dreaming (and his first…
S3 · E81 hr 4 minGrowing up
Kate Milliken...Mindfully FierceExplicit
In this episode, the boys talk with Chris’ long-time friend, Kate Milliken, founder of MyCounterpane and Moodify. The trio explore Kate’s life with multiple sclerosis, her fierce entrepreneurship, her career in film and…
S3 · E71 hr 3 minMindfulness & presence
Tonia Rivers...A Mother in ConstructionExplicit
In episode 11, Chris and Shaun interview Tonia Rivers, founder of the non-profit, Mothers in Construction, an organization dedicated to supporting mothers in the construction industry and empowering young women by…
S2 · E1160 minPurpose & work
Dean Emerson...Kid Dynamite on the PGA TourExplicit
In honor of US Open week, Shaun and Chris interview Shaun's brother, Dean, PGA Tour caddie for young Georgian, Davis Thompson, who will be making his first US Open appearance. The guys talk about what it was like…
S2 · E91 hr 6 minGrowing up
Nico Lagan...Living his PurposeExplicit
In episode 4, The boys talk with Nico Lagan. Nico is an entrepreneur, men’s coach, Muay Thai instructor, author of the new book, Purpose, and host of The Nico Lagan Show podcast. The guys explore the concept of purpose,…
S2 · E41 hr 6 minPurpose & work
Michael Clinton: ROARing Through LifeExplicit
In this episode, the boys chat with Michael Clinton, author of ROAR into the second half of your life (before it's too late) . The discussion covers Michael's career as a media executive and former head of Hearst…
S1 · E171 hr 2 minAging & eldership
Dr. Christine Porath: Mastering Community, Civility and Self-AwarenessExplicit
In the 14th episode, Shaun and Chris interview Dr. Christine Porath. Dr. Porath is an Associate Professor at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business and helps organizations build thriving workplaces. They…
S1 · E141 hr 7 minService & community
Ed Hajim: A Life Well Lived...and More to Come!Explicit
In this episode, Shaun and Chris talk with Ed Hajim about his extraordinary life. Ed recently penned his memoir, On The Road Less Traveled (a great read). They discuss Ed's journey from foster homes to Harvard Business…
S1 · E111 hr 9 minAging & eldership
Jim Dethmer: Being a Conscious Leader and a Conscious HumanExplicit
In this episode, Shaun and Chris talk with Jim Dethmer, co-founder of the Conscious Leadership Group. The guys talk golf as a metaphor, frameworks, life coaches, emotions and the power of sexual creative energy.
S1 · E81 hr 18 minPurpose & work
Wes Becton: Service, Business, Family and RaceExplicit
In Episode 6 of If You've Come This Far, Shaun and Chris talk with Wes Becton. Wes has been married to his wife, Ingrid for 30 years, has three children and is CEO and co-founder (with Ingrid) of George Washington…
S1 · E61 hr 10 minService & community
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