Episode 150 From Paycheck to Purpose with Ken Coleman

Relationships & Revenue with John Hulen

English - May 05, 2023 19:38 - 53 minutes - 47.1 MB
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Previous Episode: Episode 149 Gutsy: Mindfulness Practices for Everyday Bravery with Dr. Leah Katz

Next Episode: Episode 151 Leading with Significance with Joey Havens

John talks to Ken Coleman, a.k.a America’s Career Coach. Ken helps people do what they were created to do. He is also the author of the #1 bestselling books "The Proximity Principle: The Proven Strategy That Will Lead to a Career You Love" and "From Paycheck to Purpose: The Clear Path to Doing Work You Love", co-host of the nationally syndicated radio show The Ramsey Show and hosts his podcast The Ken Coleman Show. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Ken is a devoted husband and father.

Listen to this episode to learn more:

[00:00] - Introduction to Ken Coleman

[03:17] - Ken’s backstory

[08:01] - Ken’s family support during his transition into broadcasting

[09:20] - Being a positive role model for your kids

[14:19] - About Ken’s book “From Paycheck to Purpose”

[17:26] - “Being stuck is a choice.”

[20:52] - Silencing fear, doubt, and pride to hear your heartbeat

[26:10] - The impact Ken’s faith has on his business

[30:00] - How Ken improves his relationships at home

[38:11] - Ken’s #1 daily habit

[39:29] - Ken’s definition of success

[40:44] - How Ken invests in himself

[46:19] - The time Ken failed big and the result of that

[52:36] - The best and worst parts of Ken’s job

[54:00] - About Ken’s upcoming event, “Breakthrough”

[56:56] - What Ken is reading that’s helping him grow

NOTABLE QUOTES:

“Books can change lives.”

“Home for me has always been a place of safety and a place of inspiration.”

“Life teaches you that failing is a good thing because it provides the opportunity to learn and grow.”

“When the 18-year-old boy left his house, he couldn’t believe how stupid his dad was. He returned four years later, and couldn’t believe how much his dad had learned.” — Mark Twain.

“Dream job is where I’m spending most of my day using my talent to do what I love, passionate to produce results that matter to me. And I’m doing it in a place that’s healthy, where I’m cared for. And I’m developed and given up.”

“You can actually get out of this rut that you have created for yourself.”

“You have chosen to stay put because of one of three things and maybe all three of these things. Fear that’s worried about something bad happening. Doubt, that’s not believing that something good can happen. Pride, you care more about what other people think, than what you believe. Now those are voices that have taken up residence inside of your head and they have quieted your heart.”

“Journaling is one of the top habits of the best leaders out there.”

“Fear sometimes can talk so loud, that no rational thought gets through.”

“If you want to have the best business possible, it starts at home, and what your relationships are like at home that bleeds into work.”

BOOKS MENTIONED:

Samuel Adams: A Life by Ira Stoll (https://tinyurl.com/SamuelAdamsALifeBook)

Developing The Leader Within You by John C. Maxwell (https://tinyurl.com/DevelopingTheLeaderWYBook)

USEFUL RESOURCES:

https://kencoleman.com

https://www.instagram.com/kencoleman/

https://www.facebook.com/KenColemanShow/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kencoleman-/

https://twitter.com/kencoleman