Becoming is Messy

Redefining Fatherhood and Leadership: Valuing Life’s Lessons


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Episode 33 is extra special. Not only is 33 Meghann’s lucky number—it's also the first sign that nudged her onto her spiritual path—and it now marks a magical milestone for the show. And the conversation you’re about to hear couldn’t be more fitting.

Meghann welcomes Jeff Hittner—executive coach, leadership expert, entrepreneur, and devoted father of two. When Jeff learned he couldn’t become a biological father, he was forced to deconstruct a lifelong belief and reimagine what fatherhood really means. Today, he not only leads global leadership programs and coaches CEOs, but also champions modern fatherhood through his Ambitious Dads Project.

Together, they explore:

  • Redefining fatherhood in the face of loss
  • Turning self-limiting beliefs into possibility
  • Why asking for help can be a superpower
  • Balancing ambition and parenting
  • Universal lessons of authentic leadership

Jeff’s story is a powerful reminder that transformation often begins where we thought the story had ended.

This episode ties to the V in the Imperfect LEVEL UP framework: Value the Lessons—even the messy ones. Life rewrites our plans, and sometimes the hardest truths become our greatest teachers.

🔗 Links & Resources

✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy

✨ Follow Meghann for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson

✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for Meghann's Messy Middle email)

✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop

🌿 Connect with Jeff Hittner @ https://jeffhittner.com/

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Becoming is MessyBy Meghann Dawson