Untitledish: With Kevin Simcock

Kevin Simcock

Untitledish: Identity and Next Chapter Design After the Title is for former executives, founders, and high net worth leaders who have exited a role that once defined them and now feel the quiet question underneath the success: who am I without the title? Hosted by Kevin Simcock, executive transition mentor and former global advertising leader, this show explores what most people do not talk about after the exit: identity disruption, loss of structure, status withdrawal, grief, and the pressure to “figure it out” fast. These are grounded conversations about rebuilding self-authority, restoring meaning, and designing a second act that feels true, financially viable, and appropriately paced. Expect practical frameworks, real stories, and clear thinking that helps you: Decouple identity from title, performance, and external validationNavigate the emotional aftermath of corporate exit, layoffs, and business saleCreate a next chapter thesis that guides decisions and protects momentumChoose purpose without abandoning ambitionBuild a life and work mix that fits who you are nowIf traditional coaching feels too surface-level, and you are ready for mentorship that is honest, psychologically aware, and strategically useful, you are in the right place. New episodes weekly. Visit kevinsimcock.com for more information

  1. 5D AGO

    Finding Your Direction After Exiting a Corporate Career or Business Ownership

    Podcast Description: Finding Your Direction After the Exit Are you navigating the space between what was and what’s next? Whether you’ve recently sold a business, transitioned out of a long-term corporate executive role, or are simply hearing an inner voice suggesting you’re meant for something more, the path forward isn't always found by moving faster. It’s found by slowing down.   In this episode of Pivotal, host Kevin Simcock shares a foundational roadmap for professionals who are ready to decouple their identity from their titles and reclaim their self-authority. We dive into why the most productive thing you can do for your future career is to initially do nothing at all, and how to systematically "wipe the slate clean" to make room for a legacy with genuine meaning.  Key Points of Interest The 60-Day Decompression Rule: Why your body and mind require a minimum of two months to release the stress of "busy-ness" and break old corporate programming. The "Rearview" Evaluation: A step-by-step guide to documenting what you loved, what you tolerated, and what you refuse to carry into your next chapter. Identifying Your Non-Negotiables: How to filter your past experiences to find the five core values that will serve as your new compass. Designing the "Ideal Day" Blueprint: Moving beyond abstract goals to define the practical logistics of your life, from meeting times and travel to your revenue targets. Alignment Criteria: How to build a profile of your ideal clients and business partners based on character traits and shared conviction.   What You’ll Walk Away With After listening to this episode, you will have a clear, actionable framework to stop reacting to outside offers and start authoring your next chapter with intention. You’ll learn how to listen to your "inner calling" and apply it to practical avenues like fractional work, advisory roles, or passion ventures. Most importantly, you will have the permission to sit in stillness, knowing that clarity comes only when you stop forcing the results.    Ready to build what's next? * Visit: kevinsimcock.com to learn about mentorship and "The Inner Agency."    Purchase Kevin Simcock’s Book: Whose ladder Is This? Available on:  Amazon - Kindle, paperback and hardcover HERE Barnes & Noble – paperback and hardcover HERE Check out more episodes of Pivotal: http://www.youtube.com/@KevinSimcock-Pivotal Host: Kevin Simcock  LinkedIn Profile https://linkedin.com/kevin-simcock

    33 min
  2. New Beginnings: Building What's Next After Pivotal Transitions in Life

    JAN 27

    New Beginnings: Building What's Next After Pivotal Transitions in Life

    In this episode of Pivotal with Kevin Simcock, we are talking about new beginnings, and why they rarely feel like a fresh start at first. More often, they feel like an ending that left you standing in a quiet room with an empty calendar and a loud question: Who am I without the role? If you are a former executive, exited founder, or senior leader in transition, you might know the “dog off the leash moment.” The structure is gone. The title is gone. The pace that used to define you is gone. What is left is you, and the opportunity to build what’s next from truth instead of pressure. In this conversation, I share personal stories and the inner shift that changed everything for me: identity decoupling, reclaiming self-authority, and choosing a legacy after exit that actually feels like yours. Not the version that looks good on paper, but the one you can live with. You will leave with a grounded reflection you can use today:  Six months from now, what do you want to be true about you? What is one behaviour you will start today to build it, and one behaviour you will stop because it belongs to the old version of you? If this episode strikes a chord, share it with someone who might need it. And if you are navigating a career transition, executive exit, or founder reinvention and want support building what’s next, you can find me at kevinsimcock.com. ----- Purchase Kevin Simcock’s Book: Whose ladder Is This? Available on Amazon Kindle, paperback and hardcover HERE Interested in working with Kevin visit kevinsimcock.com for more information.  Check out more episodes of Pivotal: http://www.youtube.com/@KevinSimcock-Pivotal Host: Kevin Simcock  LinkedIn Profile https://linkedin.com/kevin-simcock

    26 min
  3. 12/11/2025

    Scaling You: The Inner Work Founders Must Consider to Grow Their Business

    Your business isn’t stalled because of your systems, team, market conditions, or even strategy. It’s stalled because of something far more uncomfortable. Something most leadership advice completely misses. You. In this episode of Pivotal, I break down the hidden force driving every decision, every bottleneck, every high-stakes moment in your business: your identity as a founder. Not the role. Not the title. The real you behind it. The version of you that shows up under pressure, risk and uncertainty. Most founders follow leadership advice built for corporations with layers of protection. But you don’t have that luxury. You are the business, which means your beliefs, fears, patterns and blind spots are either accelerating growth or quietly killing it. This episode digs into:  • The biggest leadership mistake founders make without knowing it  • Why your identity shapes revenue more than your strategy  • How control, fear and avoidance sabotage growth from the inside  • Real-world examples of leadership patterns that cost companies millions  • What actually changes when a founder evolves into the leader their next stage demands If you’re staring at a growth plateau, wondering what’s really going on, this conversation will give you a clear answer. And it might not be the answer you expected. This is the work that separates founders who scale from those who stall. Tune in, get honest, and see what version of you your business has been waiting for. Purchase Kevin Simcock’s Book: Whose ladder Is This? Available on Amazon Kindle, paperback and hardcover HERE Sign up to work with Kevin to see how he can help you and your business - https://www.kevinsimcock.com/partnershiprequest    Check out more episodes of Pivotal: http://www.youtube.com/@KevinSimcock-Pivotal Host: Kevin Simcock    LinkedIn Profile https://linkedin.com/kevin-simcock

    20 min
  4. 11/19/2025

    The Most Expensive Leadership Mistake: Leading From Misalignment

    When your business looks successful but feels off, something deeper is happening.  In this episode, Kevin breaks down one of the most expensive leadership mistakes: leading from misalignment. He shares how even high-performing founders lose clarity, why it stalls growth, and the simple steps that help you get unstuck and rebuild momentum.  If you have felt off but cannot explain why, this episode will hit home. Purchase Kevin Simcock’s New Book: Whose Ladder Is This? Available on Amazon Kindle, paperback and hardcover HERE In Whose Ladder Is This?, former global executive and creative strategist Kevin Simcock shares a raw, honest account of what happens when achievement no longer aligns with identity. After building billion-dollar brands and leading teams across continents, Kevin found himself furloughed at fifty, disconnected from his former self and unsure of what was next. That loss cracked open something deeper, the need to redefine success and realign with what truly matters. Part memoir, part guidebook, this is not a story of burnout or breakdown. It’s a story of awakening. Through vulnerable storytelling, insight-rich reflection, and hard-won clarity, Kevin walks you through the messy but necessary process of letting go of who you thought you had to be, so you can step into the version of yourself that was waiting all along. If you’re a successful business owner or career professional at a turning point, wondering what comes after the climb, this book will help you reconnect with your inner truth, trust your next chapter, and build a life that actually feels like yours. Schedule a FREE 15 min consultation call with Kevin to see how he can help you and your business - https://www.kevinsimcock.com Check out more episodes of Pivotal: http://www.youtube.com/@KevinSimcock-Pivotal Host: Kevin Simcock  LinkedIn Profile https://linkedin.com/kevin-simcock

    21 min

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Untitledish: Identity and Next Chapter Design After the Title is for former executives, founders, and high net worth leaders who have exited a role that once defined them and now feel the quiet question underneath the success: who am I without the title? Hosted by Kevin Simcock, executive transition mentor and former global advertising leader, this show explores what most people do not talk about after the exit: identity disruption, loss of structure, status withdrawal, grief, and the pressure to “figure it out” fast. These are grounded conversations about rebuilding self-authority, restoring meaning, and designing a second act that feels true, financially viable, and appropriately paced. Expect practical frameworks, real stories, and clear thinking that helps you: Decouple identity from title, performance, and external validationNavigate the emotional aftermath of corporate exit, layoffs, and business saleCreate a next chapter thesis that guides decisions and protects momentumChoose purpose without abandoning ambitionBuild a life and work mix that fits who you are nowIf traditional coaching feels too surface-level, and you are ready for mentorship that is honest, psychologically aware, and strategically useful, you are in the right place. New episodes weekly. Visit kevinsimcock.com for more information