In a time of recession, inflation, unprecedented violence, culture wars, civil unrest. In an era where our very freedom and liberties seem to be taken away from us, it's okay to feel angry and anxious about the state of the world.  But, as a listener to this podcast, Dan believes you're a purpose-driven person. It's the chaotic times like right now that are the very reason that we were born... to show up for this moment. In this episode, Dan shares the one question that every person has to ask themselves right now that will determine if you're going to be part of the solution or continue ..read more

One of the hallmarks of any healthy relationship is trust. But that also includes the relationship with yourself. How many times have you had a career reinvention that you've put on hold because you didn't trust yourself to make the right choice? How many things have you not created in the world because you didn't trust your instinct or vision? Maybe a relationship because you didn't trust your internal picker, so you ran away or sabotaged it even though it was a healthy relationship? What is it that's holding everything back? This week, we go deep and Dan is going to talk directly to your inn ..read more

One of the biggest conversations happening in Dan's coaching community is about how to feel safe. Safe enough to use your voice and be seen as a leader. Safe enough to leave an unfulfilling corporate job to follow your calling. Safe enough to set boundaries at work and in relationships. Safe enough to ask for your needs. And unfortunately with recent headlines in the United States, safe enough to be able to go to the supermarket or send your kids to school.  The need for safety and security is primal. But the question is... how do you get there? If you're like most of Dan's clients, you m ..read more

Over 50 million people have quit their jobs since January 2021, but the latest data from The Muse says The Great Resignation has turned into The Great Regret. In fact, 72% of job changes are experiencing what is known as "shift shock." Meaning the grass wasn't greener at a new opportunity and are regretting their decision to leave their former employer. Where did it all go wrong?  In this episode, Dan is bringing the receipts! He's sharing the three career pivot pitfalls that will keep you stuck and course correct. You'll also get the three must have ingredients you need to do your reinve ..read more

It's said that people don't quit jobs... they quit managers. But how can a manager be an effective leader at work and at home if they're overwhelmed, burnt out and unchallenged in their own life?  This life on on the podcast, Dan has a conversation with his dear friend and client, Brian McAleer, about how the pandemic led him to his purpose and and an exciting new career pivot. Brian McAleer is the Senior Vice President of Multi-Platform Strategy at iHeartRadio, a position that didn't exist a year ago, but one he created for himself during his coaching with Dan. He's also the CEO of his o ..read more

The #1 life reinvention roadblock for many unfulfilled high performers is what Dan likes to call "the burden of the breadwinner." On one hand, you feel a duty to financially provide for and protect the people you love. On the other hand, your soul is crying out to be a whole human being. One with a healthy balance of purposeful work, authentic self expression and love and play. It's a tension of opposites. It can keep you paralyzed in a soul-sucking job, but also lead to burnout, anxiety, relationship tension and regret. This week, Dan does a deep dive into the burden of the breadwinner and ho ..read more

You've tried the positive affirmations. You've tried the visualization. You write your goals in your journal. yet there's still this gap between the life you want and the life you're actually living. This week, our friend Mandy Morris is back to help you close the gap.  Mandy Morris is is an entrepreneur, philanthropist and manifestation expert. She's also the creator of Authentic Living, an online company designed to help individuals reconnect with their authentic selves to find purpose, peace and deep healing. She's also the author of a brand new book, The 8 Secrets to Powerful Manifest ..read more

Dan recently asked his social media followers "What would you do with your career in 2022 if you knew with total certainty that success was assured?" Would you leave your corporate job and start your own business? Would you stay in the stability of a 9-5 but pivot into a new, more fulfilling career? Or would you stay in your current career and simply switch roles? The results were overwhelming in one direction. 45% on Instagram and 50% on LinkedIn said they'd leave corporate and start their own business.  That tracks with Goggle's latest search data... "How to start a business" beat out ..read more

We've all heard the phrase "Money can't buy happiness." But is it true? When you look at the research on wealth, there's a lot of conflicting data. On one hand, living in extreme poverty makes it difficult although nto impossible to create sustained happiness. On the other hand, we know that ever increasing income has diminishing returns on our life's satisfaction.  What's the real story? This week, Dan shares some interesting new research that reveals the #1 happiness hack of millionaires...and it has nothing to do with money. Follow Dan on Instagram at http://instagram.com/cscdanmason T ..read more

It's been called an obsession, a drug and the New York Times even referred to it as "a love story." We're talking about Wordle, the online vocabulary game that is taking the world by storm. It now has over 2.5 million daily players. If you haven't heard of it or don't play it, fear not! There are four valuable life lessons that we can take away from the success of Wordle that will help us step into our purpose and make our unique mark on the world. Follow Dan on Instagram at http://instagram.com/cscdanmason To learn more about working with Dan one-on-one, visit http://creativesoulcoaching.net ..read more