Episodes

For working dads, being present doesn't always require finding more time. Some of the best opportunities to create the kind of childhood your kids will look back on with gratitude are already built into the routines you share every day. Craig Parks is the founder of Parenting Harmony, a father of two, musician, educator, and longtime camp director who has spent more than 30 years working with children and families. His own experience as a dad, including raising a son on the autism spectrum, hel...

For many working dads, taking care of work and family can gradually leave less room for friendships, personal interests, and the relationships that help them feel connected and supported. Jason Lange has spent two decades helping men build deeper connections and better understand the role relationships and community play in their lives. He believes dads need support beyond their immediate families, both for their own well-being and to become more present partners and parents. Jason shares how ...

For many working dads, becoming a father changes what matters long before their career catches up. Work that once felt meaningful or ambitious can start competing with the kind of parent, partner, and person they want to become. Dave Albrechta spent nearly a decade as a litigator, building the law practice he and his wife had envisioned after law school. The constant pressure of litigation, interrupted vacations, and the inability to fully leave work behind became harder to ignore after becomin...

For working dads, what matters most doesn't stay the same forever. Careers change, kids grow up, responsibilities shift, and the way we define ourselves has to evolve along with them. Executive coach and author Chip Scholz helps leaders navigate transition, growth, and change. As a dad of three grown daughters, he has also experienced how fatherhood changes across different seasons of life. Chip believes the small decisions we make every day can ultimately shape our lives far more than the occa...

For many busy working dads, life doesn't feel overwhelming because of one big problem. It feels overwhelming because of dozens of small frustrations that quietly pile up every day. Jacqui Myslinski has spent her career helping businesses create better systems, but the same principles she uses to simplify operations at work have transformed the way she and her family approach life at home. From reducing daily stress to setting clearer expectations with kids, Jacqui believes the right systems cre...

Many working dads spend years chasing the next promotion, milestone, or achievement, believing success will finally bring fulfillment, but when your definition of success comes from everyone else's expectations, it's easy to lose sight of the life you're actually trying to build. Kurt Bush has spent decades leading teams across manufacturing and nonprofit organizations before becoming a trauma-informed coach, certified Internal Family Systems practitioner, and co-founder of Brimstone Coaching G...

Many dads work hard to provide for their families, yet still feel like they're missing the moments that matter most. The challenge often isn't a lack of time. It's carrying the stress, distractions, and pressure of work into the people who need us most. Mitesh Khatri is a corporate strategist, author of Fight or Father: Using CALM to Stop Reacting and Start Connecting, and a father who discovered that being physically present isn't the same as being emotionally present. After his young son quie...

School plays an important role in preparing our kids for the future. But some of the lessons they'll rely on most aren't taught in a classroom. Rob Heller is an entrepreneur, author, youth development expert, and founder of Boost, a personal development program that helps teenagers build the people skills, character, and healthy mindset they need to thrive long after graduation. In this episode, you'll learn how to: Help kids develop people skills that shape lifelong relationships Build char...

Raising resilient kids isn’t about protecting them from every challenge. It’s about preparing them to face challenges with confidence, character, and resilience. Stephen Clifford is an author, youth coach, speaker, and creator of the Forgotten Wisdom children’s book series. Together with his wife, he’s intentionally raising his children to embrace accountability, gratitude, perseverance, and failure as part of growth, while recognizing that every child learns differently. Stephen shares how to...

Some career decisions are too important to make alone. Whether you’re considering a career transition, navigating a difficult workplace, or trying to find more meaningful work, Natalie Holder believes one of the smartest investments you can make is building your own personal board of directors. As an employment lawyer, executive coach, and former Chief Diversity Officer, Natalie has spent years helping professionals navigate career transitions, difficult workplaces, and high-stakes decisions. ...

For many dads, ambition starts with a desire to provide. The pressure to succeed, prove yourself, and live up to expectations can quietly shape your identity, your relationships, and the way you experience fatherhood. Andrew Poles knows that tension firsthand. As a single dad, he started his first business at 23 while raising his daughter and trying to build a future for his family. Over the years, he built multiple businesses, coached thousands of entrepreneurs and leaders, and learned that ac...

For many working dads, the challenge isn’t a lack of ambition. It’s the feeling that no matter how hard they work, there’s always another responsibility competing for their time, attention, and energy. After decades in leadership roles, including serving as a Global VP of Talent and Leadership, Carol Enneking noticed a pattern: many of the most successful people she worked with were also some of the most exhausted. Carol shares how to: Recognize the difference between a demanding season and a...