Pressed for Presence

Drew Korf
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Conversations with creative leaders about finding presence while pursuing big dreams.

  1. 1D AGO

    #38: Why I Walked Away from A Successful Corporate Career | William B. Henry

    William B. Henry is a founder, leadership coach, author, and speaker. In this episode, William shares his journey of spending 2 decades building a successful career in blood banking to later discovering his purpose and walking away from it all. Along the way, he realized something many high performers eventually face: success on paper doesn’t always mean fulfillment. He talks about his journey of rediscovering his purpose by helping people unlock their potential, think differently about success, and take meaningful steps toward the lives they’re meant to live. Key Moments & Takeaways: Learning work ethic from a single mother “Bigger, Stronger, Faster” Mentorship and opening doors Why great leaders focus on building systems and developing people The loneliness that comes with leadership Curiosity as a lifelong competitive advantage Money doesn't mean purpose “I’ve arrived… but where?” William has a rare ability to see potential in people and help them take the next step toward it. I’m grateful for this conversation and excited to share it with you. Thanks for listening.Be Where Your Feet Are. Follow William Henry At:Website: https://williambhenry.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williambreonhenry/https://www.instagram.com/williambreonhenry/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/william.henry.927698 Follow Pressed for Presence At:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pressedforpresence/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pressedforpresence Follow Drew Korf At:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewkorf/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drew.korf Show Chapters: 0:00 Sometimes You’re Forced Into Your Calling2:20 William’s Background & Early Work Ethic6:14 “Bigger, Stronger, Faster”12:11 Mentorship & Opening Doors in His Career18:24 Pride, Humility & Asking for Help22:12 Curiosity as a Competitive Advantage29:18 Leadership, Loneliness & Outgrowing Relationships40:51 When Success Stopped Feeling Like Purpose46:46 The Corvette Moment49:22 Leaving Corporate & Following Intuition56:46 Building a New Life1:17:02 Defining Success for Yourself1:19:18 What Actually Matters in Life1:34:19 Legacy & the Ripple Effect of Impact1:36:58 Curiosity, Legacy & What Comes Next

    1h 59m
  2. #37: Celebrating 10 Years of Satsang | Drew McManus

    MAR 3

    #37: Celebrating 10 Years of Satsang | Drew McManus

    Drew McManus is the lead singer of Satsang, and is celebrating the 10 year anniversary of his hit album The Story of You. In today’s episode, he talks about the last decade of identity shifts, self-forgiveness, and the reality of building something meaningful over time. Key Moments & Takeaways: - Touring for years playing to empty rooms before anything clicked -The Nepal trip that clarified, “It’s always been music” - The paradox of insecurity + destiny in high performers - The split between “tour life” and “home life” - How success can quietly change you - Losing alignment with yourself - Regulating emotions instead of being reactive - Learning to love yourself so you stop hurting other people - The 10-year anniversary tour It's one of my greatest honors getting to be good friends with Drew, and I'm excited to share this conversation with you. Thanks for listening. Be Where Your Feet Are. Follow Satsang At: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/satsang/ Follow Drew McManus At: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drew_mcmanus_/ Follow Pressed for Presence At: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pressedforpresence/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pressedforpresence Follow Drew Korf At: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewkorf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drew.korf Show Chapters:0:00 Intro 3:03 What Are We Doing This For? 8:05 Closing a Chapter & Not Being the Same Person Anymore 12:54 “Life Goes On” & Realizing He Actually Did It 17:55 Destiny, Insecurity & Chasing Greatness 26:14 Nepal 36:09 Tour Life vs Home Life 47:37 Grief, Regret & Self-Forgiveness 58:23 Acting Right & Rebuilding Self-Respect 1:04:52 The Real Cost of Touring 1:17:35 Dharma, Spiritual Work & Meaning 1:32:18 Be Where You Are

    1h 57m

  3. FEB 16

    #36: Your Dream Community Is Closer Than You Think | Justin Smith

    Justin Smith is the founder of Wild Edge Performance, where he trains NFL athletes in the offseason and helps new dads get back into peak health. In today's episode, Justin walks us through his non-traditional journey to becoming a performance trainer for some of the best athletes in the world. His story has a handful of interesting stops along the way, including being a dolphin trainer, taking an unpaid internship at 30 years old, and being in a 3-year long-distance relationship when he took his first paid college strength training gig. Throughout all of the stops along the way, one thing stands out in Justin's story. He consistently followed the things that called to him (biology, faith, and athletic performance), and was willing to do whatever it took in order to build a life around pursuing those callings. Key Moments and Takeaways: - Training dolphins and sea lions to run recon missions - Falling in love with training & taking an unpaid internship - Taking an internship at The University of Oregon at 30 - How do you leave a community you feel at home in? - Taking big opportunities off of a pedestal - Growing together with your partner - The ripple effects of impacting people through coaching - Founding Wild Edge Performance Justin is one of the people that have the "It Factor" that leaves you fired up about chasing your dreams after spending time with him. I hope it comes through in this episode, and that he inspires you to pursue the thing that calls at you. Thanks for listening. Be Where Your Feet Are. Follow Justin At: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/justin.j.smith/ Get a Free 3 Days of Programming From Justin: Free 3 Day Program Follow Pressed for Presence At: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/pressedforpresence/⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@pressedforpresence⁠ Follow Drew Korf At: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/drewkorf/⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@drew.korf

    1h 46m
  4. #35: How to Love Your Diet | Tiffany Ricci

    FEB 2

    #35: How to Love Your Diet | Tiffany Ricci

    Tiffany Ricci, RDN, CSSD is a sports dietician.In today's highly-educational episode, Tiffany lays out strategies for building a healthy nutritional foundation and teaches strategies for using nutrition to increase your performance. Key Takeaways:- 4 principles for laying your foundation- How much you should be eating for each meal- Why you shouldn't identify yourself with your diet- Fueling for exercise & recovery- Creatine and supplement stacksThis conversation is a gold mine of actionable tools for dialing in your nutrition, and I can't wait to hear what you think!Thanks for listening.Be Where Your Feet Are,DKFollow Tiffany At:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.tiffany/Follow Pressed for Presence At:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pressedforpresence/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pressedforpresenceFollow Drew Korf At:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewkorf/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drew.korf

    1h 56m
  5. #34: It's Okay to Want More. | Jessica Hannesson

    JAN 26

    #34: It's Okay to Want More. | Jessica Hannesson

    Jessica Hannesson is the founder of Hannesson Home and Made for Home. In this episode, Jessica walks us through the life chapters leading up to her decorated interior design career. Key Moments & Insights: - Growing up in an entrepreneurial family in Glendive, MT. - What could you accomplish if you LOVED what you did for work? - Be obsessed with your craft. - Leaving performing arts school in L.A. and pursuing interior design. - There's never a "right time" to jump all-in on your dream. - It's okay to want more from life... don't settle! Jessica's story is an inspiration to anyone who doesn't want to settle for greatness in any area of life. Thanks for listening. Be Where Your Feet Are. Follow Jessica At: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessica_hannesson4/ Follow Hannesson Home At: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannessonhome/ Website: https://www.hannessonhome.com/ Follow Made for Home At: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madeforhomehh/ Follow Pressed for Presence At: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pressedforpresence/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pressedforpresence Follow Drew Korf At: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewkorf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drew.korf

    1h 36m
  6. #33: Building A Business With Your Husband | Katie and Peter Vanderloos

    JAN 20

    #33: Building A Business With Your Husband | Katie and Peter Vanderloos

    Katie and Peter Vanderloos are the founders of Black Orchid Yoga + Cycle. In today’s episode, Katie and Peter Vanderloos talk about their journey from being high school sweethearts to founding and scaling Black Orchid Yoga + Cycle. Along the way, we talked about how Katie and Peter came back together after years apart, their path as business owners and partners, and their health journeys with movement and sobriety. Some of the highlights from today’s episode: - What does it take to build a successful business + marriage at the same time? - The “It Factor,” and how to spot who has it - Imposter Syndrome as a business owner and class instructor - Prioritizing family, marriage, and business - Choosing sobriety Peter and Katie’s story is an inspiring account of how beautiful life can turn out when you build it around people and an occupation that you love. Thanks for listening. Be Where Your Feet Are, - DK Follow Black Orchid At: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveblackorchid/ Website: https://www.liveblackorchid.com/ Follow Katie Vanderloos At: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katieblackorchid/ Follow Peter Vanderloos At: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pv_blackorchid/ Follow Pressed for Presence At: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pressedforpresence/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pressedforpresence Follow Drew Korf At: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewkorf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drew.korf

    1h 39m
  7. #32: Just Start | Jared Ponce Casados

    JAN 12

    #32: Just Start | Jared Ponce Casados

    Jared Ponce Casados is the operator and strategic partner at Amplifi, a financial education brand. In today’s conversation, we talked about what it’s like to be a young entrepreneur. Building businesses and going an unconventional route can be a rewarding journey, but it can also be a lonely and isolating one. Jared shares his story of trying and failing at a handful of different pursuits while he was on his way to his current career at Amplifi, and gives relatable perspective for other young professionals chasing similar paths. Some of the highlights from today’s episode: How do you find your “calling?”Building a circle of mentorsDefeating imposter syndromeIt’s normal people all the way to the topWhy alignment is better fuel than passionIs life all about the grind?Jared is one of the dudes who inspires me to aim big in life and stay grounded along the way. This conversation would have been awesome for my 20 year old self to listen to, and I hope anyone chasing an unconventional dream finds some valuable takeaways from it. Thanks for listening. Be Where Your Feet Are. Follow Jared At: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaredponcec/ Follow Pressed for Presence At: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pressedforpresence/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pressedforpresence Follow Drew Korf At: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewkorf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drew.korf

    1h 17m
  8. #31: Keep Moving Forward | Will Grundhauser

    12/29/2025

    #31: Keep Moving Forward | Will Grundhauser

    Will Grundhauser is a world champion grappler, and the founder of The Grindhouse. Will has a superpower for seeing the best in people and helping them get on-course to pursue their lives' best stories. In this episode, Will talks about some of the tools and insights that people can use to find their calling and continue moving forward towards it through different challenges. Thanks for listening. Be Where Your Feet Are, - Drew Follow The Grindhouse At: Website: https://www.mmabillings.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegrindhousemma/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mmabillings/ Follow Pressed for Presence At: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pressedforpresence/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pressedforpresence Follow Drew Korf At: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewkorf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drew.korf

    2h 1m
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Conversations with creative leaders about finding presence while pursuing big dreams.

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  • Creator
    Drew Korf
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Drew Korf
  • Show Website
    Pressed for Presence