This episode is one of the most honest and inspiring conversations I’ve ever had. My guest, David Wood, went from calculating risk for Fortune 100 companies to taking real risks himself—like acting in Dracula, pitching his heroes, and owning the stage despite anxiety and a fractured spine. We talk about the power of deliberate discomfort, and why choosing to be uncomfortable might be the best move you can make in life.
David opens up about losing his sister, living through paragliding crashes, and battling PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Through all of it, he found a way to embrace vulnerability, lead with courage, and build momentum toward the life he actually wants. This episode will make you question what you’ve been avoiding—and hopefully give you the push to go for it. Whatever your “Dracula audition” is, it’s time to show up.
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About David: David is a former consulting actuary to Fortune 100 companies. He built the world’s largest coaching business, becoming #1 on Google for life coaching and coaching thousands of hours in 12 countries around the globe. As well as helping others, David is no stranger to overcoming challenges himself, having survived a full collapse of his paraglider and a fractured spine, witnessing the death of his sister at age seven, anxiety and depression, and a national Gong Show!
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