Kurt Bush on Redefining Success as a Working Dad
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Kurt Bush discusses redefining success for working dads by aligning personal values with professional goals.
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 Group. He's discovered that many high achievers aren't struggling because they lack ambition. They're exhausted because they're pursuing goals that no longer align with who they are. Kurt shares how to: Define success based on your own values instead of outside expectations Focus on how you show up instead of outcomes you can't control Build a simple habit of reflection that creates lasting personal growth Navigate modern dad challenges with greater self-awareness Strengthen your relationships by responding instead of reacting Pursue meaningful work without losing yourself along the way Kurt offers a thoughtful perspective on fatherhood, work life balance, dad identity and ambition, and the…
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