Second Life Leader

Doug Utberg
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From Setback to Success – Second Life Leader tells founder stories of rebuilding companies and leading teams through challenge and change I’m Doug Utberg, and this platform is for founders, rebuilders, creatives, and professionals who’ve been knocked down by layoffs, divorce, burnout, or failure—and still refuse to quit. Each episode delivers raw, unsanitized conversations with leaders who’ve walked through fire, rebuilt from nothing, and now lead with clarity, presence, and conviction. We talk: Career reinvention and self-leadership Burnout recovery and nervous system rebuilding Ethical entrepreneurship and post-collapse strategy Using AI and automation to reclaim time and sovereignty This isn’t a show about playing nice. It’s about building something that can’t be taken from you. 📩 Want to go deeper? The podcast sparks the rebuild— But the newsletter is where the real work happens. Subscribe at DougUtberg.com for weekly strategies, frameworks, and fire-tested insight to help you reclaim your time, rebuild your edge, and lead with sovereign clarity. www.dougutberg.com

  1. 6天前

    When Leader Superpowers Turn to Kryptonite with Scott Anderson

    Burnout doesn’t come from weakness—it comes when your greatest strengths turn against you. In this conversation, Scott Anderson breaks down how perfectionism and endless “yeses” fuel early success but eventually scale into exhaustion, despair, and collapse. We dig into: * Why the common “solutions” to burnout actually make it worse. * The existential moment when superpowers become kryptonite. * How redefining success—and building your 2.0 motivation—restores energy and clarity. * Practical techniques to break free from survival mode and operate in your genius zone. * Real client stories showing how a few course corrections can double business while repairing family and self. If you’ve ever paid the price of ambition with your health, marriage, or spirit, this episode shows you how to reclaim capacity, rebuild alignment, and create impact without burning out. Connect with Scott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottandersonms/ https://doubledareyou.us/ https://burnoutbreakthrough.com Subscribe to the Second Life Leader Podcast on Substack: https://dougutberg.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dougutberg.com

    31 分钟

  2. 8月16日

    Effective Leaders Juggle Multiple Hats with Charlie Newcomb

    Former corporate soldier turned sovereign strategist Doug Utberg dives deep with Amazon bestselling author Charlie Newcomb on the many hats of effective leadership—listening to lead, influencing without authority, delegating without losing accountability, and knowing when to break the rules you wrote. From 40+ years in McDonald’s corporate trenches to high-stakes sales, Charlie shares how to manage change, measure what actually matters, and avoid the leadership traps that kill morale and results. If you’re done with hollow metrics, permission-seeking, and leadership theater, this conversation is your map to leading with clarity, principle, and real influence. Connect with Charlie:https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-newcomb-1307b57/ Life, Leadership and Success (Amazon) Subscribe to Second Life Leader on Substack: https://dougutberg.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dougutberg.com

    26 分钟

  3. 8月11日

    A Business That's Built to Buy with John Knowlton

    Second Life Leader is where burned-out high achievers come to rebuild—not retreat. I’m Doug Utberg, former corporate soldier turned sovereign strategist. If the old game broke you but didn’t kill your fire, you’re in the right place. In this episode, I’m joined by John Knowlton, a veteran of 20+ mergers and acquisitions, to unpack the real playbook for buying and scaling businesses without sinking in chaos. We break down: * The three core reasons to acquire—same offering, new geography, or expanded services * Why small- and mid-sized businesses are often better M&A targets than big-ticket corporate buys * How to spot “total chaos” deals you can turn into gold with simple best practices * The invisible layer of management most founders miss when they double in size * The truth about integration—why it’s messier (and more decisive) than negotiation Whether you’re a first-time buyer or building a portfolio of companies, this conversation will sharpen your lens for growth by acquisition—and help you avoid the traps that kill most deals. Listen in, take notes, and remember: freedom isn’t granted. It’s forged. Connect with John:https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-knowlton-516b828/ https://AbundantThoughtRevolution.com Subscribe to the Second Life Leader Podcast & Newsletter: https://dougutberg.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dougutberg.com

    26 分钟

  4. 8月5日

    Why Leadership is So Hard with Alan Lazaros

    Leadership isn’t hard ... It’s brutal. In this episode of Second Life Leader, I sit down with Alan Lazaros—CEO of Next Level University, 10,000+ hours of coaching, 2,000+ podcast episodes—and we tear the mask off what real leadership demands. We talk: * The brutal reality of scaling too fast (and crashing harder) * The secret poison of B players who think they’re A’s * Why obsession is necessary—and entitlement is lethal * How to lead without authority (the only real kind) * Why "building the self" is always the first step * And how leadership is both a science and an art Alan shares the moment a near-fatal car crash shattered his illusion of success—and forced him to play the game from the inside out. If you’ve ever felt the pull to lead, rebuild, or rise…This is the one to listen to. https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc https://www.nextleveluniverse.com 🎧 Second Life Leader is for the rebuilders, warriors, and sovereigns who lead from principle, not permission. Listen now → DougUtberg.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dougutberg.com

    35 分钟

  5. 8月1日

    Work Life Harmony with Lindsay Barnett

    What if “work-life balance” was the wrong question? In this electrifying episode of Second Life Leader, Doug Utberg sits down with executive coach and former Fortune 500 insider Lindsay Barnett to dismantle the productivity cult and offer something radically more powerful: work-life harmony. This isn’t another burnout sob story. It’s a tactical reframe for warriors, rebuilders, and sovereigns ready to stop apologizing for wanting more—and start structuring their life around energy, not just time. Inside this episode: * Why “busy” has become a socially sanctioned addiction—and how to detox from it * The 3 Energetic Levers: Creative, Connection, and Completion Energy (this framework alone is worth the listen) * How to build presence into your workflow without pretending your inbox doesn’t exist * Why work-life balance is a corporate myth—and how real leaders orchestrate their days like symphonies, not spreadsheets * Doug’s personal ritual of sovereignty: baking bread, brewing kombucha, and anchoring presence through food Lindsay brings decades of high-level HR and coaching wisdom, but this isn’t corporate fluff. It’s a blueprint for reclaiming your day, your energy, and your soul—without waiting for someone else to give you permission. 🔗 Listen now and reclaim your rhythm. 🛠️ Resources + Links * Lindsay’s tools: https://workinghelltoworkingwell.com * Doug’s newsletter on sovereignty + reinvention: https://dougberg.com * Connect with Lindsay: https://barnettcoaching.com | LinkedIn 🧨 If you're still trying to “balance” your life, you're already losing. Harmony is the new sovereignty—and it starts here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dougutberg.com

    26 分钟

  6. 7月28日

    Core Wounds and Hidden Rules with Kevin Palmieri

    What if your greatest limitation isn't a skill gap—but a silent script you're still obeying? In this episode of Second Life Leader, I’m joined by Kevin Palmieri, host of Next Level University, for a direct, unsanitized conversation about core wounds, hidden rules, and the unspoken patterns that govern performance—at work, in leadership, and in life. We unpack: * Why some people fear failure—and others secretly fear success * How emotional wounds shape behavior long after the story has faded * The subtle difference between leaning into a weakness and confronting a wound * How to build psychological safety without coddling mediocrity * And why true leadership starts with self-exposure—not authority This is not performative vulnerability or manufactured growth content. No buzzwords. No funnels. Just the hard-earned truth behind what really helps people evolve—and how leaders can either perpetuate old pain or become the space where transformation happens. If you’re rebuilding something real, this episode pulls no punches. Listen now. Share it with someone who’s done pretending. —Subscribe at DougUtberg.com for weekly insights on reinvention, leadership, and sovereign systems thinking.Principle over permission. Signal over noise. Growth over theater. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dougutberg.com

    18 分钟

  7. 7月25日

    Think Fast and Work Smart with Andrew Davies

    🎙️ Think Fast. Work Smart. Improv Your Way Through the Corporate Jungle. What if the key to smarter, faster, more adaptive leadership wasn’t another MBA… but improv? In this episode of Second Life Leader, I sit down with Andrew Davies, improv coach and founder of Artly Working, to unpack the unexpected power of improvisation inside the office jungle. We’re not talking about cheesy trust falls or drama class antics—we’re talking about real-world mental elasticity, team collaboration, and the kind of adaptable thinking that turns meetings from monologues into momentum. We cover: * Why most corporate meetings are a productivity graveyard (and how to fix them) * How to train your team to actually think together instead of just perform individually * The “Beastie Rap” technique that sharpens team focus and builds trust * Why bad ideas are the gateway drug to breakthrough ones * The real metric of meeting success (spoiler: it’s not attendance) Whether you’re rebuilding after burnout or leading a team through chaos, this episode is your playbook for staying sharp when the plan falls apart. 🔥 This isn’t about followers. It’s about freedom. And freedom isn’t granted—it’s forged. If you want to know more about Andrew, click below: www.artlyworking.com/podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dougutberg.com

    22 分钟

  8. 7月23日

    The 'Playsheet' for Business with Brian Hurtak

    When life overloads you with noise, you don’t need more information—you need a play sheet. In this episode of Second Life Leader, Doug Utberg sits down with Brian Hurtak, corporate strategist and author of The Play Sheet, to explore how football coaches manage complexity—and how you can do the same in your career, relationships, or personal reinvention. ⚔️ Whether you're facing a divorce, a re-org, or just trying to reclaim your edge, this conversation breaks down how elite coaches condense chaos into clarity. We talk: * Why a 400-play playbook is useless without a focused 28-play game plan * How college football schemes teach the art of simplification under pressure * What to do when your OneNote is a hot mess of forgotten insights * The real reason most professionals never reach mastery (hint: it's not talent) Doug also shares his observations from the West Coast offense, 49ers dynasty days, and why throwing before the break matters—in football and in life. This episode is for sovereign men and rebuilders who don’t just want to survive complexity. They want to cut through it and execute with precision. 📘 Learn more about Brian’s work at myplaysheet.com🧭 Subscribe to the Second Life Leader newsletter at dougutberg.com Because freedom isn’t granted.**It’s forged.**🔥 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dougutberg.com

    30 分钟
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From Setback to Success – Second Life Leader tells founder stories of rebuilding companies and leading teams through challenge and change I’m Doug Utberg, and this platform is for founders, rebuilders, creatives, and professionals who’ve been knocked down by layoffs, divorce, burnout, or failure—and still refuse to quit. Each episode delivers raw, unsanitized conversations with leaders who’ve walked through fire, rebuilt from nothing, and now lead with clarity, presence, and conviction. We talk: Career reinvention and self-leadership Burnout recovery and nervous system rebuilding Ethical entrepreneurship and post-collapse strategy Using AI and automation to reclaim time and sovereignty This isn’t a show about playing nice. It’s about building something that can’t be taken from you. 📩 Want to go deeper? The podcast sparks the rebuild— But the newsletter is where the real work happens. Subscribe at DougUtberg.com for weekly strategies, frameworks, and fire-tested insight to help you reclaim your time, rebuild your edge, and lead with sovereign clarity. www.dougutberg.com

信息

  • 创作者
    Doug Utberg
  • 活跃年份
    2020年 - 2025年
  • 单集
    335
  • 分级
    儿童适宜
  • 版权
    © Doug Utberg
  • 节目网站
    Second Life Leader