Have you ever felt like you’re checking all the boxes in life to be considered a success, but you’re still left feeling unfulfilled? Do you ever think to yourself, well, as soon as I get this promotion, or as soon as I make some money, I’ll be happier…but then that thing happens, and you’re still feeling empty? Do you ever wonder whether the stress was worth it?

Stress is an ever-present challenge for us all in modern-day life, and rampant in the high-pressure tech world. No matter your industry or level of experience, managing stress levels is critical to achieve success and happiness in and out of work. Today, I have someone who has not only been there as an overworked and unfulfilled tech employee himself but also can help people prevent burnout and increase happiness at any age through his interesting coaching methodology.

Jason Komosa is a burnt-out tech executive turned Executive Coach. He started his career launching a small consumer internet company (Groupon - remember Groupon?!), then later found himself confused and unfulfilled. He had completed the 'Path-To-Happiness' checklist he had created as a teenager, hitting most of the items even before age 30. But rather than finding fulfillment after doing all the “right things,” he felt depressed.

Jason found himself seeking more out of life. Therapy wasn’t hitting the mark for him - he wanted more actionable advice. So he went through executive coaching, became an apprentice for his coach, and earned his Optimized® Mental Coaching Certification in 2019. Since then, he has helped others from organizations like Uber, Techstars, Wells Fargo, and more get out of their own way and step into the highest, most optimized version of themselves. Or, as Jason himself puts it, he helps you “upgrade your mental software.”

Join us for a thoughtful and personal discussion about how and when stress creeps into our lives, transforming the narratives we tell ourselves, mindset tips for overcoming burnout, how age and experience have impacted our lives, and discovering our true purpose in life - no matter how many years along you are in yours.

"When it comes to our minds and our souls, we’re running on Windows 95 on a dial-up modem."

- Jason Komosa

In This Episode:

-What attracted Jason to Groupon specifically and the tech industry generally?

-How does one become burned out at work? 

-Why I almost went to law school

-How early programming in childhood impacts our thoughts about our careers

-Why we view the world the way we do 

-Jason recounts his exodus from Groupon and tech

-Groupon’s college-like culture

-Find out the scariest thing Jason has ever done, and what he got out of it

-What kind of a coach is Jason, and what is it like working with him?

-How reframing how you view your situation helps you overcome it

-How has age affected Jason's coaching practice?

-And much more.

Connect with Jason Komosa:

-Website: https://jkcoach.me/

-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonkomosa/

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