What if the key to navigating career pivots, global uncertainty, and personal reinvention was simply learning to listen to your gut, your experiences, and the world around you?
In this episode, we sit down with Rhett Power author, speaker, and executive coach whose journey spans from Clear Channel Communications to the Peace Corps in Uzbekistan to co-founding a thriving toy company. Through bold transitions and unexpected turns, Rhett reveals how following his instincts became his most reliable compass.
We explore the emotional highs and lows of entrepreneurship, especially what happens after the exit and why no one talks about it enough. Rhett shares how executive coaching, when rooted in accountability and lived experience, can transform how leaders show up for themselves and their teams.
But this isn’t just a business conversation. It's a global one. Rhett brings stories of resilience and gratitude from some of the world’s poorest countries, reminding us how simplicity and service can shape our values. We dig into his take on technology, the rise of AI, and how to stay optimistic in a future that often feels uncertain.
From mindset and leadership to legacy and perspective, this episode invites you to rethink success and find joy in the unexpected.
Timestamps 00:00:00 - Introduction to the Business Legacy Podcast
00:00:09 - Meet Rhett Power: Author, Speaker, Executive Coach
00:00:45 - From Clear Channel Communications to the Peace Corps
00:01:30 - Founding a Children's Toy Company
00:02:15 - Trusting Instincts and Career Changes
00:03:00 - Post-Business Exit Challenges and New Opportunities
00:04:00 - Rhett's Executive Coaching Approach
00:05:00 - Entrepreneurial Insights and Coaching Accountability
00:06:30 - Career Transitions, Self-Awareness, Adaptability
00:08:38 - Shifting from Entrepreneurship to Global Awareness
00:09:15 - Embracing Technology and AI
00:10:00 - Lessons on Gratitude and Simplicity
00:11:00 - Philanthropy and Giving Back
00:12:00 - Balancing Ventures and Personal Growth
00:15:07 - Rhett's Writing Journey
00:16:00 - "One Million Frogs" and Toy Company Lessons
00:17:00 - Insights from "The Entrepreneur's Book of Actions"
00:18:00 - Upcoming Book "Head of Mentals" on Self-Talk
00:19:00 - Leadership Self-Talk and Team Dynamics
00:20:00 - Reframing Negative Self-Talk in Teams
00:21:00 - Transforming Negative Team Dynamics
00:23:00 - Balancing Life Experiences
00:24:00 - Conclusion and More on Rhett Power
00:27:00 - Closing and Review Encouragement
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