Click HERE, for the original episode on the Seek Go Create podcast, listen here:   Reasons to Listen: Explore pathways to reach new heights in personal and career growth. Recognize the importance of aligning with core values for intentional living. Tap into the dynamics of family businesses and the obstacles they may encounter. Realize the essential nature of self-awareness in coaching scenarios and beyond. Cultivate a mindset that promotes sustainable and effective change in life. Episode Highlights: 00:00:00 - Importance of Present Moment, Chris emphasizes that spending more time in the present is crucial for love, connection and meaning. He believes that it is essential to plan and be intentional about where we spend our time and energy. 00:02:12 - Helping People Out of Suffering, Chris explains that he helps people get out of their suffering, even though it is not something he markets. He says that his clients want a higher level of peace of mind so that they can enjoy their life at a higher level. 00:05:31 - COVID and Mortality and Change, Chris observes that people don't usually talk about their mortality, and COVID has made people more aware of it. He believes that the pandemic has resulted in a reset, and people are valuing their life, health, and family more. He has noticed that people are willing to make changes in their lives. 00:09:41 - Looking Inward and Finding Core Values, Tim and Chris discuss how the pandemic has made people look inward and find their core values, rather than living superficial lives. They emphasize the importance of understanding and answering the question of "who am I?" and "what is my purpose?" to live intentionally. 00:12:28 - Illusions of Identity and Language, Chris talks about the two questions he asks his clients: "Who am I?" and "What is my purpose?" He believes these questions are illusions because most people answer with a label, job title, or role they play 00:14:36 - Relationship with Something Beyond Ourselves, Chris discusses chapter three of his book, which explores the idea of a relationship with something beyond ourselves. He shares examples of how exploring this relationship has helped some of his clients shift their lives and overcome trauma from their past. 00:21:08 - Privately Held Family Business, Chris explains that his primary niche is privately held family businesses, which make up about 75% of his work. He contrasts these businesses with Corporate America, where decisions are often driven by the bottom line and quarterly objectives, and explains that family businesses often prioritize values like caring for employees and making a positive impact on the world. 00:23:50 - Differences in Business Structures, Chris explores the differences between privately held family businesses, publicly held companies, and private equity firms. He notes that publicly held companies and private equity firms often prioritize the bottom line and stock performance, while family businesses often prioritize values like caring for employees and making a positive impact on the world. 00:25:59 - Impact of Work, Tim and Chris discuss their experiences working in Corporate America and how it can be more difficult to have a meaningful impact on clients and the world. They both emphasize that they prioritize making a positive impact with their work, and that this is often easier to do when working with privately held family businesses. 00:27:23 - Prioritizing Values, Chris shares an example of how he prioritized his employees during the COVID-19 pandemic by continuing paying them while he took no pay. 00:28:53 - The Complications of Family Dynamics in Business, Chris discusses the complexity of family and business relationships and how dysfunction in one can impact the other. He highlights the importance of addressing conflicts and challenging beliefs and narratives that may no longer serve the family business. 00:31:10 - The Importance of Loyalty in Family