The Mindful CEO

When Success Stops Feeling Like Enough with Brad Glantz

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Show Notes 

What happens when the goals you've spent your life chasing stop giving you the fulfillment you expected? In this deeply human conversation, Chris Angell and Aaron Hendon sit down with coach Brad Glantz to explore the relationship between achievement, identity, self-worth, and presence. Together they unpack why so many high performers unknowingly build their value on external success, how mindfulness interrupts that cycle, and what it looks like to create a life that feels meaningful rather than merely impressive. If you've ever wondered why reaching the next milestone never quite satisfies, this conversation offers a refreshing alternative.

Learn more about Brad at www.mightybrad.com

Learn more about Aaron Hendon at www.aaronhendon.com

Episode Outline 
1. Why Success Isn't Solving the Problem
  • Introducing Brad Glantz
  • The trap of achievement-based identity
    • 2. The Story We Tell Ourselves
    • How childhood experiences shape adult ambition
    • Why external validation becomes addictive
      • 3. Mindfulness as Interruption
      • Becoming aware instead of automatically reacting
      • Observing thoughts without believing them
        • 4. Achievement vs. Self-Worth
        • Why accomplishments can't permanently answer identity questions
        • Separating what you do from who you are
          • 5. The Courage to Feel
          • Avoiding discomfort through productivity
          • Learning to stay present with difficult emotions
            • 6. Redefining Growth
            • Moving from fixing yourself to understanding yourself
            • Curiosity over judgment
              • 7. A Different Way to Lead
              • Bringing wholeness into business and relationships
              • Living from values instead of proving yourself
                • ...more
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                The Mindful CEOBy Aaron Hendon and Chris Angell