Homeless at 16. Seven kids. 60+ countries. A life built with intention.

This one hit deep.

Greg Denning is a man on a mission. He’s a high-performance coach, a world-traveling husband and father, and the kind of leader every man over 40 needs to hear from.

Today, we’re talking about how to lead with purpose, build your legacy, and show up as the formidable family man your family needs.

Greg’s story is wild. Growing up in chaos, leaving home as a teenager, sharing a burrito with his buddy while sleeping on a floor, and now? He’s got a thriving marriage, adult kids he mentors, and a powerful presence rooted in discipline and values.

We’re going all in on the real issues men face. Feeling inadequate, carrying anger, struggling with direction, and thinking it’s too late to change.

Greg breaks down how to flip that story, how to stop playing the victim, and how to level up even if you feel overwhelmed, beaten down, or burned out.

He drops absolute gems on parenting, faith, fitness, legacy, and why being a man is about way more than paying bills and showing up to work.

This is one of those episodes that stays with you.

Let’s go.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

05:28 - Greg's journey from homelessness

15:49 - Finding hope and mentors through hardship

20:49 - Meeting his wife and starting a family

28:43 - The importance of being fully present

32:55 - What it means to “level up” and lead with presence

40:28 - Mental toughness and resilience

43:29 - Reading as a powerful tool for personal growth

48:30 - Leadership through example, not just words

54:01 - Fitness as the foundation of a formidable life

1:00:08 - Getting unstuck, smashing limiting beliefs, learning to ask for help 

1:11:11 - Creating a legacy that outlives you

1:14:43 - Greg’s final words to you

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• Podcast – https://www.gregdenning.com/podcast-1  

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