Scott went from being gainfully employed to bankrupt to experiencing a breakthrough. In 2015, after 27 years of top-level leadership in a national multimillion-dollar family business, the door slammed shut, and Scott found himself a 50-year-old without a career. After a period of dark days and months, he knew he had to rebuild and rediscover his identity. Through trial and error, mistakes, and victories, Scott became proficient at problem-solving and executing a plan.

He began to experience the joy of his newly discovered freedom. He is doing what he loves and earning a living doing it. This experience has given Scott a unique vantage point to understand the life of business owners or executives who are facing a transition in their careers and don’t know what their next act looks like.

Scott has dedicated his hero's journey to helping others transition from executive to freelancer. He has honed the skills and methodology to reach clarity more quickly and accelerate progress.

In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how to break free from living by default and design a fulfilling life.

Scott and I discuss:

• Scott's journey from gainfully employed to bankrupt to breakthrough [01:36]
• The impact of the 2008 financial collapse on his career [03:12]
• Discovering the importance of identity beyond career roles [05:45]
• How to transition from living by default to living by design [07:58]
• The six hallmarks of a fantastic fourth quarter [10:02]
• Strategies for iterating and executing a new life plan [12:34]
• The role of community in navigating transitions [15:10]
• Tips for finding the right support network [18:25]

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