In this deeply personal episode, I unpack the three lessons fatherhood has taught me that business never could:

- Why compartmentalization, the skill that helped me succeed in business almost destroyed me as a father

- How learning to respond instead of react changed everything

- What true presence really looks like (and why it’s the ultimate leadership flex)

Whether you're a founder, a father, or just someone caught between work and what matters most, this conversation will challenge you to rethink success and redefine presence.

🎧 We cover:

- The cost of being a high-performing dad

- How to stop “toggling” and start living whole

- Lessons from parenting that make you a better CEO

- What your team and your child actually need from you (hint: it's the same thing)

👶🏽 This one's for every parent, every leader, and anyone learning how to show up better for your team, your family, and yourself.

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