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    What Got You There with Sean DeLaney

    What Got You There is a study of mastery, judgment, and the inner lives of people who have become exceptionally good at what they do.

    For more than a decade, Sean DeLaney has sat down with world-class investors, founders, CEOs, athletes, writers, chefs, artists, and other remarkable performers to understand how they think, what they notice, how they make decisions, and what their lives have taught them.

    The conversations go beyond tactics and accomplishments into the harder questions: How do you develop unusually good judgment? What does mastery actually require? How do you sustain ambition without being consumed by it? What changes as success compounds? And how do you build a life that is as good on the inside as it looks from the outside?

    With more than 400 conversations, What Got You There is an ongoing attempt to distill the ideas, practices, stories, and ways of seeing that are worth carrying forward.

    Sean is a private advisor to a small number of founders, CEOs, and investors, and the author of three books.

    🎧 Subscribe to join the journey.
    📬 Connect at whatgotyouthere.com

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    Latest Episodes:
    Trailer: Welcome to Beneath the Surface May 21, 2025
    Show notes

    This is Beneath the Surface — a new solo series from Sean DeLaney, creator and host of What Got You There.

    This series is a place where I bring you the ideas I'm sitting with most — the ones that challenge me, change me, and bring me back to what actually matters.

    These episodes aren't about adding more to your to-do list. They're about going deeper into what it means to live, lead, and create from a place of truth.

    In this short trailer, I'll share:

    • What this series is (and isn't)

    • The kinds of questions we'll explore

    • Why I believe high performance and aliveness belong in the same sentence

    If you're someone who's driven but craving more depth, If you've been successful on the outside but wondering what's next inside, You're in the right place.

    Beneath the Surface is where we return to what's real.

    About Sean DeLaney Sean DeLaney is a private advisor to founders, CEOs, and investors, an author, and the host of What Got You There.

    Website: https://SeanDeLaneyCoaching.com

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-delaney-00909190/ X: https://x.com/SeanDeLaney23

    Explore more at WhatGotYouThere.com


    Brian Dawkins: Philadelphia Eagles Legend on Growing Through Adversity - Classics Series Sep 06, 2024
    Show notes

    Brian Dawkins is an NFL Hall-of-Famer who played 16 seasons in the National Football League, primarily with the Philadelphia Eagles. Brian is regarded as one of the greatest safeties of all time and during his illustrious career was named to nine Pro Bowls and five All-Pro first teams. Brian was the heart and soul of the Eagles defense and on this episode he discusses what it takes to become great, that challenges he faced that lead to his growth and what each of us can do to uncover and unleash more of our potential!

    https://briandawkins.com/

    Brian's Book Blessed by the Best: My Journey to Canton and Beyond - https://amzn.to/3GkdgcB

    Watch on YouTube

    About Sean DeLaney Sean DeLaney is a private advisor to founders, CEOs, and investors, an author, and the host of What Got You There.

    Website: https://SeanDeLaneyCoaching.com

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-delaney-00909190/ X: https://x.com/SeanDeLaney23

    Explore more at WhatGotYouThere.com


    Paul Black - CEO of WCM Investment Management on Empowering People and Building a High-Performance Culture *Classics Series Sep 06, 2024
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    Paul Black is Portfolio Manager and Chief Executive Officer at WCM Investment Management. As a member of the Investment Strategy Groups for the firm's global, fundamental growth strategies, his primary responsibility is portfolio management. In more than 30 years in the investment industry, he has served previously as a portfolio manager with Wells Fargo Private Banking Group and Bank of America. After joining WCM in 1989, Black took $200 million under management and turned it into $100 Billion at the start of 2022. In this episode Paul hits on the crucial component understanding a companies culture has in their investment process, how to develop a winning culture and what you can do as a leader to get more out of your people. *This episode was recorded in August of 2022. https://wcminvest.com/

    About Sean DeLaney Sean DeLaney is a private advisor to founders, CEOs, and investors, an author, and the host of What Got You There.

    Website: https://SeanDeLaneyCoaching.com

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-delaney-00909190/ X: https://x.com/SeanDeLaney23

    Explore more at WhatGotYouThere.com

    At the time of this recording Sean is not a client of WCM.


    William Green on Living a Richer, Wiser, Happier Life! Classics Series Aug 29, 2024
    Show notes

    Discover the wisdom behind living a fulfilled life with William Green, the acclaimed author of Richer, Wiser, Happier. In this episode, William shares profound insights and practical strategies on achieving true wealth, wisdom, and happiness.

    Today on the podcast I'm sharing 2 wisdom rich conversations I had with William Green!

    Over the last quarter of a century, he has interviewed many of the world's best investors, exploring in depth the question of what qualities and insights enable them to achieve enduring success and he shares those principles in these conversations. William is one of those people in life that every time I sit down with a leave with pages of notes on ideas that seem invaluable to crafting a life well lived.

    Please enjoy these two wide ranging conversation that took place in April 2021 and July of 2023.

    About Sean DeLaney Sean DeLaney is a private advisor to founders, CEOs, and investors, an author, and the host of What Got You There.

    Website: https://SeanDeLaneyCoaching.com

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-delaney-00909190/ X: https://x.com/SeanDeLaney23

    Explore more at WhatGotYouThere.com


    Adam Robinson: A Chess Master's Guide to Finding Clarity in Complexity - Classics Series Aug 23, 2024
    Show notes

    Today on the podcast I revisit one of my all time conversations with Adam Robison for our Classics Series! Adam is the Co- Founder of The Princeton Review, a rated chess master, an advisor to large hedge funds and financial institutions. The breadth and depth of Adams knowledge and curiosity is on full display in this conversation! You'll see why he's one of my favorite thinkers!

    3 things you'll learn from this episode:

    • The ideas Adam feels have been most impactful in improving his life.
    • How to get people excited about your vision.
    • The 4 stages of all creations.

    Please enjoy this conversation with Adam Robinson which took place in May of 2022 and as always you can watch listen and read the transcript at whatgotyouthere.com

    About Sean DeLaney Sean DeLaney is a private advisor to founders, CEOs, and investors, an author, and the host of What Got You There.

    Website: https://SeanDeLaneyCoaching.com

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-delaney-00909190/ X: https://x.com/SeanDeLaney23

    Explore more at WhatGotYouThere.com


    #366 Chris Begg - Investing In Persistent Incremental Progress & Lifelong Learning Jul 05, 2024
    Show notes

    Christopher M. Begg is the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer, and Co-Founder of East Coast Asset Management, Inc. Chris is also currently an Adjunct Associate Professor at Columbia Business School where he teaches Security Analysis.

    Chris is one of the most thoughtful people I know and I wanted to share his love of learning that comes through. Chris to me is part philosopher, artists, scientist and investor and our conversation will show you the breadth, depth and height of his knowledge across these domains.

    On this episode we also dive into these 3 things.

    • His mindset - PIPER- Persistent Incremental Progress Eternally Repeated
    • How to develop and compound your learning process
    • And the most important principle he's come across in the last year!

    Episode Video + Transcript - https://whatgotyouthere.com/portfolio/366-chris-begg-investing-in-persistent-incremental-progress-and-lifelong-learning-podcast-with-sean-delaney/

    About Sean DeLaney Sean DeLaney is a private advisor to founders, CEOs, and investors, an author, and the host of What Got You There.

    Website: https://SeanDeLaneyCoaching.com

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-delaney-00909190/ X: https://x.com/SeanDeLaney23

    Explore more at WhatGotYouThere.com


    #365 Brian Holman - My Mentor & Head Coach of The Boston Cannons May 31, 2024
    Show notes

    Brian Holman, the esteemed head coach of the Boston Cannons in the Premier Lacrosse League. Brian, a three-time All-American and NCAA Champion, shares invaluable insights from his storied career, from his playing days at Johns Hopkins to coaching triumphs at North Carolina and the University of Utah. As my mentor during my time at UNC, Brian's profound influence on my approach to leadership, overcoming adversity, and fatherhood is unparalleled. We discuss his unwavering moral fabric, his dedication to excellence, and the remarkable bond he shares with his son Marcus, offering a blueprint for fostering strong relationships and impactful coaching. Tune in for a conversation rich with wisdom, character, and the relentless pursuit of growth. Don't miss out on this episode that promises to inspire and enlighten.

    Watch on YouTube

    About Sean DeLaney Sean DeLaney is a private advisor to founders, CEOs, and investors, an author, and the host of What Got You There.

    Website: https://SeanDeLaneyCoaching.com

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-delaney-00909190/ X: https://x.com/SeanDeLaney23

    Explore more at WhatGotYouThere.com


    37 Essential Things I Want to Remember - My Birthday Gift to You! May 23, 2024
    Show notes

    Today's my 37th birthday and instead of unwrapping gifts, I wanted to share a couple of gifts with you. These are 37 things I want to remember.

    I am Sean DeLaney, the executive performance coach with over a decade of experience working with CEOs, executives, and leadership teams, guiding them beyond traditional definitions of success.

    I exclusively work with high-achieving CEOs, executives, and professional athletes who, even at the height of their careers, continue to explore deeper avenues of potential. While these driven individuals aspire for elevated professional heights, they equally crave profound personal fulfillment and a distinct path to infuse their lives with more clarity, direction and purpose.

    Interested in working together? - https://whatgotyouthere.com/coaching/

    My Books – Masterpiece In Progress: A Daily Guide to a Life Well Crafted & Insights of the Ages: Quotes for a Life Well Crafted!


    10 Mindsets That Radically Transform Your Life Jan 07, 2024
    Show notes

    These are ten mindsets that can radically transform your life if you make the decision to adopt them. So get ready to expand your potential and uncover a new powerful way of thinking that positively moves you forward.

    About Sean DeLaney Sean DeLaney is a private advisor to founders, CEOs, and investors, an author, and the host of What Got You There.

    Website: https://SeanDeLaneyCoaching.com

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-delaney-00909190/ X: https://x.com/SeanDeLaney23

    Explore more at WhatGotYouThere.com


    #363 Jesse Itzler: Mastering the Art of Living Fully - Classics Series Dec 31, 2023
    Show notes

    Today episode is the first installment of my new Classics Series where I share some of the most thought provoking and mind expanding episodes from the past 7 years. This episode is one of our most downloaded episode with Jesse Itzler and it originally aired back in 2019.

    Jesse Itzler is someone who absolutely attacks life and wants to get the most out of it. We dive into how he's trying to build his life resume, how to deal with pressure and push yourself further and how he approaches designing his life.

    He is the author of the New York Times bestseller, Living with a Seal, cofounded Marquis Jet, the world's largest private jet card company which he and his partner sold to Berkshire Hathaway/NetJets. Jesse then partnered with Zico coconut water, which he and his partner sold to The Coca-Cola Company. He's a former rapper on MTV and wrote and performed the NBA's Emmy Award-winning "I Love This Game" music campaign and the popular New York Knicks anthem "Go NY Go." When he's not running ultra-marathons, eating vegan food or being a dad to his four kids, Jesse can be found at the NBA's Atlanta Hawks games, where he's an owner of the team. He is married to Spanx founder Sara Blakely.

    About Sean DeLaney Sean DeLaney is a private advisor to founders, CEOs, and investors, an author, and the host of What Got You There.

    Website: https://SeanDeLaneyCoaching.com

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-delaney-00909190/ X: https://x.com/SeanDeLaney23

    Explore more at WhatGotYouThere.com


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