What happens when you take a successful executive coach, bestselling author, and devoted family man, and put them together? You get Cory M Carlson, my guest for this episode, who's sharing his wisdom on striking a balance between professional and personal life. Drawing from his own experiences, Cory takes us down the memory lane of his childhood, the loss of his mother, and the impactful life lessons he learned from his father's leadership.Cory also offers us a sneak peek into his books "Win at Home First" and "Rise and Go" that emphasize the importance of finding equilibrium between work and personal life. He shares the struggles he faced maintaining discipline in his personal life amidst a high-pressure job and how his coach helped him bounce back. Providing a different perspective, Cory tells a fascinating story about working with a non-believer, demonstrating the power of self-reflection and quiet time in leadership growth.Wrapping up the episode, Cory highlights the necessity of prioritizing home life for overall success. He shares a moving anecdote about a client who faced struggles in his personal life, affecting his work life, thereby emphasizing the need for intentionality in all aspects of life, be it work or parenting. Remember, you don't have to stay stuck in a place of struggle. With intentionality, you can improve and thrive. So, get inspired, share, rate, and review this episode, and remember to visit Cory's website for a free book!Connect with Cory on LinkedInThanks for listening in to the Uncommon Leader Podcast. Please take just a minute to share this podcast with that someone you know that you thought of when you heard this episode. One of the most valuable things you can do is to rate the podcast and leave a review. You can do that on Apple podcasts, or rate the podcast on Spotify or any other platform you listen. Did you know that many of the things that I discuss on the Uncommon Leader Podcast are subjects that I coach other leaders and organizations ? If you would be interested in having me discuss 1:1 or group coaching with you, or know someone who is looking to move from Underperforming to Uncommon in their business or life, I would love to chat with you. Click this link to set up a FREE CALL to discuss how coaching might benefit you and your team) Until next time, Go and Grow Champions!!Connect with me