The Andy Storch Show (Own Your Career Own Your Life)

It’s Friday, March 27, 2026. I’m walking back from a solo ski session in the French Alps, reflecting on a trap we all fall into: The Highlight Reel. When you scroll through LinkedIn or Instagram, it’s easy to feel like everyone is winning while you’re just working. But today, I’m pulling back the curtain on my own "perfect" vacation to show you why comparing your behind-the-scenes to someone else’s curated highlights is a recipe for misery.

I hope you enjoy it! As always you can learn more and connect with me on my website (andystorch.com) or LinkedIn. And you can find my books - Own Your Career Own Your Life and Own Your Brand, Own Your Career - on Amazon.

If you’ve ever tried to coordinate a "perfect" day with a spouse, kids, or even just a travel partner, you know that the dream rarely matches the reality. This week in the French Alps, I was reminded (probably for the thousandth time) that as soon as you add another human being into your plans, life becomes an exercise in compromise. Today, I’m sharing why I chose gratitude over frustration when my "perfect" town tour was cut short by hungry ten-year-olds.

I hope you enjoy it! As always you can learn more and connect with me on my website (andystorch.com) or LinkedIn. And you can find my books - Own Your Career Own Your Life and Own Your Brand, Own Your Career - on Amazon.

I’m recording this while walking through a quiet, snow-covered village in the French Alps. Yesterday, while visiting a stunning lakeside town with canals, my son gave me a classic 10-year-old reality check. While I was in awe of the beauty, he shrugged and said, "It’s just a town." It got me thinking about how easily we slip into seeing the world as "mundane" versus "miraculous." Whether it’s a snowy mountain or a spreadsheet at work, your perspective is the only thing you truly own.

I hope you enjoy it! As always you can learn more and connect with me on my website (andystorch.com) or LinkedIn. And you can find my books - Own Your Career Own Your Life and Own Your Brand, Own Your Career - on Amazon.

After nine years and thousands of inbound pitches, I’ve developed a pretty thick skin when it comes to people wanting a piece of my platform. But this week, two very different requests hit my inbox that perfectly illustrate the difference between "transactional networking" and "genuine community." Today, I’m sharing why I turned down a well-known speaker with a laugh and why I didn't hesitate to say "yes" to my friend Angus Nelson—and what it means for your own career karma in 2026.

I hope you enjoy it! As always you can learn more and connect with me on my website (andystorch.com) or LinkedIn. And you can find my books - Own Your Career Own Your Life and Own Your Brand, Own Your Career - on Amazon.

Before I was a speaker, author, and coach, I was a data analyst at a large insurance company, staring at Excel spreadsheets all day. I was an extrovert trapped in a cubicle, and I finally gathered the courage to ask my boss for a change. His answer? A blunt, "No, get back to work." In this episode, I share why that rejection was the best thing that ever happened to me, and the two critical lessons it holds for both individual contributors and leaders in 2026.

I hope you enjoy it! As always you can learn more and connect with me on my website (andystorch.com) or LinkedIn. And you can find my books - Own Your Career Own Your Life and Own Your Brand, Own Your Career - on Amazon.

It’s Thursday, March 26, 2026, and I have a confession: If I tell myself I’m going to write 500 words, there’s a 50/50 chance I’ll end up scrolling LinkedIn instead. But if I tell my friend Leanne? Those words are getting written. In this episode, I break down the psychological "hack" of accountability—from my outreach group for speakers to a recent 45-minute "writing sprint" that helped me finally knock out my newsletter.

I hope you enjoy it! As always you can learn more and connect with me on my website (andystorch.com) or LinkedIn. And you can find my books - Own Your Career Own Your Life and Own Your Brand, Own Your Career - on Amazon.

It’s easy to treat AI like a glorified search engine, but after a meetup in Barcelona last night, my eyes are wide open to what’s actually possible in 2026. From "Claude Cowork" managing LinkedIn prospects to "Claude Code" helping me build my very own app (yes, really!), I’m diving deep into how these tools are shifting from "thought partners" to "action partners." If you feel overwhelmed by AI, this episode is your permission to just play, fail, and build something anyway.

I hope you enjoy it! As always you can learn more and connect with me on my website (andystorch.com) or LinkedIn. And you can find my books - Own Your Career Own Your Life and Own Your Brand, Own Your Career - on Amazon.

It’s something we’ve done for thousands of years, but in 2026, with social media at our fingertips 24/7, it’s become an epidemic. Today, I’m diving into the concept of comparison. I share a personal realization I had on the Padel court about my cycling "status" and why we are almost always looking the wrong way when we measure our progress. If you’ve ever felt like an "amateur" despite years of hard work, this episode is a reality check on your own success.

I hope you enjoy it! As always you can learn more and connect with me on my website (andystorch.com) or LinkedIn. And you can find my books - Own Your Career Own Your Life and Own Your Brand, Own Your Career - on Amazon.

It’s Monday, March 23, 2026. Usually, I’m someone who likes to live in the moment, but I’ve realized that if you don't own your schedule, your schedule will own you. This morning, I sat down with my new "Chief of Staff"—Claude—to map out the week. Since switching from ChatGPT a few weeks ago, I’ve been leaning heavily into using AI not just as a search engine, but as a high-level personal assistant that knows my business, my goals, and my quirks.

I hope you enjoy it! As always you can learn more and connect with me on my website (andystorch.com) or LinkedIn. And you can find my books - Own Your Career Own Your Life and Own Your Brand, Own Your Career - on Amazon.

It’s Friday, which means if you're looking for me, I’m probably on a Padel court. If you haven’t seen it yet, Padel (or Paddle) is taking over Europe and Latin America, and it’s starting to make waves in the U.S. too. Think of it as the high-energy lovechild of tennis and racquetball—played on a smaller court with plexiglass walls that you can actually hit the ball off of.It’s fast, it’s competitive, and most importantly, it’s built for connection.

I hope you enjoy it! As always you can learn more and connect with me on my website (andystorch.com) or LinkedIn. And you can find my books - Own Your Career Own Your Life and Own Your Brand, Own Your Career - on Amazon.