Are successful people dealt a better hand than others, or is available to everyone? When it comes to success, who gets to define it, and what does its successful pursuit look like? This week, I'm responding to another powerful conversation between Steven Bartlett and Bozoma Saint John on The Diary of a CEO.

I so appreciated how Bozoma brought an unprecedented level of vulnerability throughout this conversation, where she shared both the wins and losses of her career journey. Her harrowing path would have left many giving up and achieving far less than she has.

In the video, I respond to and unpack some of the key themes like that it looks like to overcome adversity, how to build a successful career, demystify work/life harmony, and where we should look to find direction for the right path.

You'll want to stick around until the end where I challenge a consistent theme that may lead you down a road you won't realize is a wrong turn until it's too late.

So, whether you're early, mid, or late career, there's something in here for everyone.

And, if you found this video beneficial, check out more of my content and be sure to subscribe as I continue living life at the intersection of business, technology, and the human experience.

Source "The Diary of A CEO" episode is here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuVTVOdkmek

***** Chapters *****

0:00 - Introduction
3:17 - Four Key Themes
7:35 - Being a Rising Phoenix
13:55 - Risks of Being a Chameleon
20:12 - Leadership Isn't a Title
24:51 - The Paradox of Control
35:28 - Radical Independence
40:58 - Every Voice Matters
49:17 - The Collateral Damage of Pain
55:41 - What Opportunities Are You Overlooking?
1:01:05 - Becoming A Parent as a Professional
1:09:49 - Empathizing with Others
1:15:04 - Happiness Comes from Within?!
1:21:47 - Learn from Others; Don't Copy Them