Mike Weyandt on Presence, Identity, and Navigating Fatherhood Through Uncertainty
About this episode
Mike Weyandt discusses navigating fatherhood and career uncertainty amidst rapid life changes.
What happens when your life changes faster than you can process it? For Mike Weyandt, the shift into fatherhood came all at once. A long, uncertain adoption process suddenly turned into bringing home a newborn in a matter of weeks. At the same time, his career path was in flux, and shortly after, the world shut down. What followed was a season filled with constant change, new responsibilities, and very little time to step back and make sense of it all. Mike brings a rare combination of perspectives. As a former opera performer, he understands what it means to be fully present when it matters most. As a talent leader and executive coach, he has helped others navigate uncertainty in their careers. And as a dad, he has lived through the reality of balancing meaningful work, identity shifts, and the everyday demands of parenting. Mike shares how to: Recognize and interrupt reactive patterns in both work and parenting Build awareness around the thoughts that drive stress and overwhelm Stay present when everything around you feels uncertain Balance ambition with the realities of fatherhood and daily life Move from constant reaction to more intentional decision-making Let go of “should”…
People in this episode
Host: Michael Jacobs
Guest: Mike Weyandt
Topics covered
- fatherhood
- career uncertainty
- work-life balance
- parenting challenges
- personal growth
- identity shifts
Keywords
- fatherhood
- career
- adoption
- stress management
- intentional decision-making
- work-life balance
- parenting
- identity
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