š Golden Ticket
š§© Season Theme: Hungry
This season, weāre exploring what it means to be hungry not just for food, but for purpose, meaning, connection, and identity. Hunger can drive us, define us, and sometimes destroy us. But it also reveals what truly satisfies the soul.
š£ Guest Introduction:
Remember Charlie Bucket from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory the kid who found the Golden Ticket and got a glimpse behind the gates of wonder? This episode plays with that same idea, but through the story of Charles FernĆ”ndez, a two-time Olympian from Guatemala who discovered that the real āgolden ticketā isnāt found on a candy bar wrapper itās discovered within.
Charles grew up doing humanitarian work with his family in the mountains of Guatemala before rising to become a world champion in modern pentathlon. Heās competed at two Olympic Games, won gold at the Pan American Games, and stood among the worldās best. But after the applause faded, Charles faced a deeper challenge: Who was he when the medals and titles werenāt enough?
Today, Charles leads IMPACTA, a high-performance coaching company helping leaders, athletes, and changemakers align identity, mindset, and purpose. His story is one of hunger for integrity, for presence, and for the kind of success that isnāt just seen, but felt.
š” Episode Highlights:
What it really takes to compete and win on the world stage
The crash that comes after achieving your biggest dream
Redefining integrity: living in alignment with who you are
The difference between performing and being present
How to pursue excellence without losing yourself in the process
Why the āgolden ticketā might not be what you think it is
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