Most people imagine early retirement as the ultimate reward for years of hard work—but for many high achievers, it triggers a profound identity crisis no one prepares them for.

In this deeply revealing Prepare4Growth conversation, Nick Sheldon takes us inside his unexpected descent through the five stages of post-career collapse: the euphoric Honeymoon, the creeping Drift, the painful Disconnection, the internal Doubt, and finally, the quiet Collapse that nearly consumed him.

If you (or someone you know) has ever wondered “What comes after success?”, this conversation is a must-listen.

Your second mission might just be the most meaningful chapter of your life.

In this conversation with Nancy Griffin, CFP EPC Founder of Women, Worth & Wellness and advocate for holistic wealth and women's empowerment, we discuss the importance of health and self worth and how central these are to financial growth and power.

Nancy's wisdom bytes are rooted in this powerful alignment of pillars of well being that can create unstoppable change for women, their families and the world.

What does it take to lead with purpose through decades of change? Joe Harris of Double Exposure shares how music, humility, and unity built a lasting legacy — and what leaders today can learn from his journey.

From humble beginnings in Philadelphia to the global dance floors of the 1970s, Joe Harris and Double Exposure defined an era with their timeless hit “Ten Percent.”

In this episode, Joe shares the early struggles, brotherhood, and leadership lessons behind decades of resilience, rhythm, and soul.

In this conversation with Ash Seddeek, Co-founder & Chief Excitement Officer of the Executive Greatness Institute, Best Selling Author, Leadership Communications Coach, and Strategist for some of the world's leading organizations, he shares his wisdom bytes about the power of communication as a leadership lever to inspire, engage, and create lasting impact, and how great leaders cultivate excitement, trust, and alignment through their words and presence.

This episode is for every leader ready to ignite change through their words.

Connect with Ash Seddeek:

• Website: Executive Greatness Institute

• Free Leadership Assessment: Impactful Leadership Assessment (ILA)

• LinkedIn: Ash Seddeek

• Books: Road to Success, MEANING: How Leaders Create Meaning and Clarity During Times of Change and Crisis

In this conversation with David Price, Founder & CEO of The Price Group, we discuss the foundational building blocks of building a scalable legacy, including personal habits, mindset shifts , core values and leadership systems required to achieve accelerated growth.

This is a must listen to episode for entrepreneurs, including those in the insurance industry, who need to navigate growth and scalability challenges of early stage businesses.

In this conversation with Dominic George, Leadership Coach for Black Male Executives and author of a recently published book "The Authentic Edge Without Losing Yourself: A Leadership Guide for Black Men Moving from Middle Management to the Executive Table", we discuss how his movement anchored on faith and perseverance is helping leaders to rising through corporate ranks, breaking through barriers and leading with strategy, confidence, and authenticity.

In this conversation with Jillian Reilly, author of the transformative book "The Ten Permissions," we discuss the path to living a more fulfilled, purpose driven life is about giving yourself permission to live differently.

Jillian shares her wisdom bytes on applying permissions in conscious leadership, the workplace, parenting and the younger generations.

This isn't just a conversation - it's a permission slip for your next chapter.

See link to the book below:

https://tenpermissions.com

In this Prepare4Growth episode, I’m joined by Daniel Castro — a transformational guide whose journey from Colombian immigrant to Big Four finance professional, and now purpose-driven healer, will leave you inspired.

Daniel’s work bridges the worlds of business and inner healing, helping high-achieving professionals reconnect with their soul’s truth. Get ready for a conversation about clarity, courage, and conscious transformation.

In this conversation with Gregg Lunceford PhD CFP, Managing Director, Wealth Advisor at Mesirow Wealth Management, we discuss the changing landscape of retirement (why the old model does not work), identity and purpose after retirement, and designing a life beyond the financial plan.

In this conversation with Doug Brown, CEO of CEO Sales Strategies & Author of Win-Win Selling, and the creator of the Double Your Sales Methodology, he shares his wisdom bytes on how business leaders and sales professionals can shift from transactional sales tactics to authentic relationship-building strategies that drive high-value deals.