About this episode
Scott Simon shares his journey from a corporate executive to a leadership coach, discussing mindset shifts and personal reinvention.
Scott Simon walked away from a high-paying executive career to become a leadership coach — and the journey that led him there is anything but ordinary. From playing D3 volleyball at Santa Clara after turning down Princeton, to navigating corporate law and a company bankruptcy, to ultimately trading a corporate paycheck for the freedom to build something on his own terms, Scott brings a rare depth of lived experience to every coaching conversation. In this episode, he and Evan Leong unpack the mindset shifts, practical frameworks, and personal turning points that define a life built around continuous reinvention and service to others. Watch now to discover what it really takes to lead — and to let go.
People in this episode
Host: Evan Leong
Guest: Scott Simon
Topics covered
- leadership coaching
- career transition
- mindset shifts
- personal development
- service to others
Keywords
- leadership
- coaching
- career change
- mindset
- personal growth
- entrepreneurship
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Santa Clara, Princeton
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