Scott Maderer on Aligning Work, Fatherhood, and What Matters Most
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Scott Maderer discusses the importance of aligning work with personal values and navigating career shifts to achieve fulfillment.
What happens when you realize the career you built doesn’t actually align with the life you want? Scott Maderer built a successful career in finance, checked the right boxes, and did the things ambitious professionals are supposed to do. But eventually he realized something important was missing. The work that once looked impressive on paper no longer felt connected to his values, his purpose, or the kind of impact he wanted to make. That realization led Scott to step away from corporate finance and build a new path helping leaders and entrepreneurs align their work with what truly matters. Scott shares how to: Recognize when external success no longer matches internal fulfillment Navigate the uncertainty that comes with major career shifts Design work that supports family, relationships, and long term priorities Avoid chasing titles, money, or status that don't bring real satisfaction Dig Deeper Barney Sears Sweet Caroline Brodie the Goldendoodle Follow Scott On his website: inspiredstewardship.com/gaptogig On his podcast: https://inspiredstewardship.com/podcast/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stewardcoach/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InspiredStewardship On…
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