Breakthrough Work Podcast
Breakthrough Work Podcast
Podcast Description
Potential is all around us. But breaking through is rare.It requires vision, courage, tapping insights and expertise, overcoming challenging obstacles, and even a little luck. Breakthrough Work lets leaders and companies who shattered the status quo tell their stories about getting to the other side. We talk with senior leaders from companies you know well and reveal what it took to make them the household name they are today.We also feature companies emerging quickly, the ones breaking through as we speak. They talk about what it’s like to be in the moments defining their future.The podcast shares personal stories about leadership and performance, unveiling the myriad pathways to reach our full potential. One size definitely does not fit all.Sponsored by Connor Group, a professional services firm focused on the most critical opportunities and challenges facing ambitious companies.As a leader in accounting, compliance, M&A, IPOs, and digital solutions, including strategy, system implementation, automation, analytics, and AI, Connor Group is built for breakthroughs.They serve the offices of the CFO, CIO/CTO, and CHRO, and are trusted by over 2,000 of the most exciting brands on earth to deliver results that last.
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Content Themes
The podcast centers on themes of leadership, innovation, and business transformation, with episodes exploring various topics such as navigating corporate mergers, effective team building, and the impact of technology on industries. Examples of episodes include discussions on transitioning from CFO to CEO and the role of innovation in pharma and energy sectors.
Potential is all around us. But breaking through is rare.
It requires vision, courage, tapping insights and expertise, overcoming big obstacles, and even a little luck.
Breakthrough Work lets leaders and companies who shattered the status quo tell their stories about getting to the other side. We talk with senior leaders from companies you know well and reveal what it took to make them the household names they are today.
We also feature companies emerging quickly, the ones breaking through as we speak. They talk about what it’s like to be in the moments defining their future.
The podcast shares personal stories about leadership and performance, unveiling the myriad pathways to reach our full potential. One size definitely does not fit all.
Sponsored by Connor Group, a professional services firm focused on the most critical opportunities and challenges facing ambitious companies.
As a leader in accounting, compliance, M&A, IPOs, and digital solutions, including strategy, system implementation, automation, analytics, and AI, Connor Group is built for breakthroughs.
They serve the offices of the CFO, CIO/CTO, and CHRO, and are trusted by over 2,000 of the most exciting brands on earth to deliver results that last.
Larry Fitzgerald Jr., recent Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee, and Kelvin Beachum, 14-year NFL veteran, investor, and philanthropist, join Ravi Kumar for an in-depth conversation on elite performance, leadership, investing, and service beyond the game. What does it take to perform at an elite level for decades and successfully transition from the field to finance? Together, Larry and Kelvin reflect on the habits, mindset, and humility required to sustain excellence in both sports and business.
Key topics include:
- The unseen discipline behind peak performance and career longevity (2:22)
- Preparing for life after football before the game ends (8:05)
- Becoming a rookie again: humility, reinvention, and intellectual growth (13:29)
- Breaking myths about athletes in business (19:46)
- What great investors really look for in founders (31:06)
- Lessons from venture capital, early-stage investing, and battle scars (36:05)
- Advice for athletes and young professionals entering investing, tech and entrepreneurship (39:05)
- Service, philanthropy, and using influence responsibly (42:27)
- Kelvin Beachum’s children’s book and redefining athlete stereotypes (46:00)
- Golf as a mirror for leadership, character, and decision-making (51:26)
Whether you’re an athlete, investor, or leader navigating your next chapter, this conversation offers perspective and practical wisdom–you won’t want to miss it.
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