In this inspiring episode of the Sparks of Gratitude podcast, host Randy Sparks sits down with Scott Wozniak—CEO of Swoz Consulting, former Chick-fil-A executive, global leadership advisor, and author of Make Your Brand Legendary. With a journey that spans from child actor to consultant for Fortune 500 companies and Silicon Valley unicorns, Scott shares powerful lessons on identity, failure, and personal transformation. Together, they explore how life’s unexpected transitions can lead to growth, clarity, and deep purpose.
🔥 You’ll learn:
✔️ How to reframe failure as a foundation for growth
✔️ Why your identity shouldn’t be tied to your job title
✔️ How to spot the signs it’s time to leap to your next “tree”
Whether you're a CEO, creator, student, or seeker — this episode will shift how you think about your path forward.
📍 Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
02:45 – Childhood as a Performer & Child Actor
07:20 – Book Mention: Range by David Epstein
10:14 – “T-Shaped” People and the Value of Broad Experience
15:49 – Tree-to-Tree Metaphor for Life and Career Shifts
19:17 – Identity Anchors and Self-Worth
26:11 – Bob Goff's Words That Hit Hard
33:20 – Scott’s Major Leadership Failure Story
38:25 – Gaining a Tactical Mindset Through Past Mistakes
44:56 – Parenting and Understanding Unconditional Love
50:47 – Fear-Driven Success vs. Peace-Driven Fulfillment
58:03 – Finding Joy in Podcasting & Running
1:02:07 – Final Insight: “I Don’t Have to Be Right to Like Myself”
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