Beyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, Career Jerry Dugan - The Work-Life Balance Leader, Author of Beyond the Rut, Redefining Success

In this special episode, I open up about the whirlwind of 2023 and why my podcast has seen fewer episodes this year. Life has been a series of unexpected turns, and I want to share the importance of taking a break to reorganize and find clarity. Sometimes, stepping back is the most valuable move we can make to propel forward.
Join me as I recap my entrepreneurial journey over the past year. It's been a rollercoaster, filled with highs and lows, successes and setbacks. I delve into the adventures—and misadventures—of becoming a rideshare driver, a path that taught me more than I could have imagined about resilience, adaptability, and the stark realities of the gig economy.
A significant wake-up call came with the realization of the dangers associated with rideshare driving. It’s a world that demands caution and constant vigilance. These experiences have not only shaped my perspective but also fueled my passion for my next big adventure: becoming a voiceover artist and audiobook narrator.
In this episode, I aim to encourage you, my listeners, to embrace the unpredictability of life and the value of reinvention. Each challenge is an opportunity for growth, and every detour can lead to new, exciting paths.
I also invite you to explore my past podcast episodes, where I've shared insights and stories to inspire you to create a life worth living. And don't forget to check out my book, Beyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, and Career, available now on Amazon and Barnes and Noble in both eBook and paperback formats. Your support means the world to me, and I look forward to embarking on this new chapter together.
Tune in, stay inspired, and let's continue this journey of growth and discovery!

Lyle and Leanne McCabe, hosts of the Beach Travel Wine podcast, join Jerry Dugan on Beyond the Rut to discuss their adventurous approach to retirement.

Join us as we explore how to live out your Christian values at work authentically, impacting lives without being preachy.

Have you ever felt that nagging feeling that it might be time to move on from your job, but weren't quite sure?
Naomi Hattaway is an expert in helping people navigate those tricky workplace transitions.
She'll share her framework for leaving well, which covers everything from recognizing the signs that it's time to go, to ensuring a smooth knowledge transfer, and communicating your decision effectively.
Whether you're an individual contemplating a change or an organization looking to improve your offboarding process, this episode is packed with valuable insights. So stick around!
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This episode features a conversation between Jerry Dugan and Naomi Hattaway, who helps people and organizations navigate workplace transitions. Naomi shares her personal experience of leaving a job due to misaligned values, which led her to develop a framework for leaving well.
They discuss the importance of knowledge transfer, open communication, and treating the exit process with as much care as onboarding. The conversation also touches on recognizing signs that it might be time to leave a job, and the importance of self-reflection in the decision-making process.
For organizations, they emphasize the significance of stay interviews, clear communication, and operationalizing values to foster a positive work environment and mitigate the negative impacts of employee departures.

David Landis's journey highlights the transformative power of journaling in cultivating the right mindset for success.
Despite having a fulfilling career as a professional firefighter and a balanced family life, David felt trapped and unfulfilled.
Through journaling, he gained clarity on his desires and who he wanted to be, enabling him to take practical steps toward a more fulfilling life.
This process of self-discovery through writing helped him realize that true contentment and success come from understanding and mastering one's thoughts.
David Landis's message is clear: Possibility is personal. He challenges us to consider what we might be capable of achieving with the right mindset, emphasizing the importance of journaling in this transformative process.

Join us as we explore ’The Art of Balancing Entrepreneurship and Parenting’ with Jason Galicinski, father of ten children.