What Got You There with Sean DeLaney
Self-Improvement
About
What Got You There with Sean DeLaney: Beneath the SurfaceA podcast for high performers, deep thinkers, and those who refuse to live on autopilot.Every week, Sean DeLaney explores the ideas that don't just make you better at what you do — but more connected to who you are.Through solo episodes and long-form conversations with world-class performers, thinkers, and creators, we go beneath the surface of success to ask the questions most people avoid:What if the version of you the world rewards… isn't the version that makes you feel alive?Can ambition and inner peace coexist?How do you perform at your best — without abandoning yourself in the process?This show is a space to get honest. To let go of old scripts. To reconnect with what actually matters. And to explore how we live, create, lead, and perform — from the inside out.Not just for more success. But for deeper presence. Greater freedom. And a life that breathes.🎧 Subscribe to join the journey.📬 Connect at whatgotyouthere.c
Episodes
- Chris Begg — An Investor's Search for What's Timeless, Beautiful, and True
Chris Begg is the founder and CIO of East Coast Asset Management and an Adjunct Associate Professor at Columbia Business School, where he teaches Security Analysis in Ben Graham's seat. This is one of the most original and wide-ranging con…
- What I Hope My Kids Learn By Watching Me — Beneath The Surface with Sean DeLaney
On this episode of Beneath the Surface , Sean DeLaney shares the foundational lessons he hopes his kids absorb not from what he says, but from how he lives every day. For parents who want to live intentionally, this episode shows how to mo…
- Suffering Can Be Your Greatest Teacher — Beneath The Surface
In this soul-stirring episode of Beneath the Surface , Sean DeLaney invites you into a deeper conversation about something every human must face—suffering. Unlike most self-help content that offers quick fixes or tips to "overcome" pain, t…
- The Identity Trap: Evolving Beyond the Role You Think You Are — Beneath The Surface
In a world that tells us to measure our worth by what we do, it's easy to confuse our roles, titles, and achievements for who we are. But what happens when the job changes, the title disappears, or the success fades? Who are you beneath al…
- The Art of Seeing — Beneath The Surface
We live in a world desperate to be seen, but rarely do we slow down enough to truly see one another. In this soul-stirring episode, Sean DeLaney explores the quiet, transformative power of presence, attention, and attunement. You'll discov…
- The Architecture of Confidence — Beneath The Surface
In this powerful episode, Sean DeLaney goes beneath the surface of what confidence truly is and what it isn't. From earned self-trust to emotional fluency, from identity clarity to the quiet strength of presence, this episode will dismantl…
- Becoming The Artist of Your Own Life — Beneath The Surface
Too often, we think of art as something we create outside ourselves. But what if the most meaningful art you'll ever make… is your life? In this episode, Sean DeLaney goes beneath the surface and explores what it means to shift from passiv…
- The Ripple Effect: You Always Leave a Mark — Beneath The Surface
This episode is about the impact you make, even when you don't realize you're making one. Every thought. Every word. Every choice. It all sends ripples outward and inward. In this episode, we explore the unseen yet undeniable ripple effect…
- The Myth of Arrival: Stop Chasing the Ending — Beneath The Surface
So many of us live with the illusion that there's a final moment of arrival—a place where the striving stops, the doubt fades, and we finally become enough . But what if that place doesn't exist? In this episode of Beneath the Surface , we…
- Where Courage Lives, Life Awakens — Beneath The Surface
Your life expands with every act of courage. In this episode of Beneath the Surface , we explore one of the most essential, misunderstood, and transformational inner capacities: courage. We're not talking about the kind of courage that loo…
- Awareness: The Beginning of Everything — Beneath The Surface
In this episode of Beneath the Surface , we explore the foundational force that sits quietly beneath every transformation: awareness. Without it, we're just rearranging surface symptoms and never addressing the root. You'll hear about: Why…
- How Are You Measuring Your Life? — Beneath The Surface
The question hit me at a funeral: If I keep living exactly as I am… what will my life add up to? This episode isn't here to give you answers. It's here to help you ask better questions. How are you measuring your life? Are you chasing a sc…
- You Can't Grind Your Way Into Joy — Beneath The Surface
We've been taught to sacrifice joy now in hopes of earning it later. But what if that entire model is broken? In this episode of Beneath the Surface , we explore one of the most important truths about performance, presence, and fulfillment…
- The Hidden Cost of Trying to Be Enough — Beneath The Surface
What if the version of you the world rewards isn't the version that makes you feel alive? We've been taught that we have to earn love. Earn rest. Earn our right to belong. But what if the model is backwards? What if Being is the starting p…
- The Unobstructed Way: Why Being Fully Yourself Is Your Greatest Advantage — Beneath The Surface
What if the key to your highest performance, deepest peace, and most alive life… wasn't about doing more, but about being more you ? In this episode of Beneath The Surface , Sean DeLaney explores what he calls The Unobstructed Way—a path w…
- When Do You Perform & Live at Your Best? — Beneath The Surface
We've all been taught that in order to succeed, we need to push harder, grind longer, and sacrifice joy now in hopes of earning it later. But what if that model, the one most high performers live inside, is the very thing keeping us from o…
- Trailer: Welcome to Beneath the Surface
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…
- Brian Dawkins: Philadelphia Eagles Legend on Growing Through Adversity - Classics Series
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…
- Paul Black - CEO of WCM Investment Management on Empowering People and Building a High-Performance Culture *Classics Series
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 managemen…
- William Green on Living a Richer, Wiser, Happier Life! Classics Series
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 happine…
- Adam Robinson: A Chess Master's Guide to Finding Clarity in Complexity - Classics Series
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. T…
- #366 Chris Begg - Investing In Persistent Incremental Progress & Lifelong Learning
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…
- #365 Brian Holman - My Mentor & Head Coach of The Boston Cannons
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 c…
- 37 Essential Things I Want to Remember - My Birthday Gift to You!
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 wi…
- 10 Mindsets That Radically Transform Your Life
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 the host: For o…
- #363 Jesse Itzler: Mastering the Art of Living Fully - Classics Series
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 i…
- 2023 Year-End Special: Milestones, Key Moments, and Moving Forward
In this special year-end episode, I take a moment to reflect on the most significant moments and ideas that shaped 2023. Join me as I share some of the developments set to unfold in 2024. I'll also walk you through my personal end-of-year…
- #362 Tom Morris - A Philosopher's Guide to True Success
Tom Morris is one of the world's top public philosophers and pioneering business thinkers who focuses on ideas that have stood the test of time. He's the author of over 30 groundbreaking books and is a legendary speaker whose electrifying…
- My 2nd book, Insights of the Ages: Quotes for a Life Well Crafted is out now!
My new and second book, Insights of the Ages: Quotes for a Life Well Crafted , is officially out now! Order your copy HERE Or go to www.WhatGotYouThere.com Over the past 10+ years, I've been on a journey of collecting and sharing wisdom. T…
- #361 Tom Morgan- Director at Sapient Capital on The Art of Following Your Bliss in a Data-Driven World
Episode Video + Transcript Tom Morgan is known as the 'most interesting man in finance' and Director at Sapient Capital! His widely acclaimed weekly newsletter has captured the attention of Wall Street's finest minds. Tom, who describes hi…
- #360 Sanjay Ayer - Portfolio Manager at WCM, Decoding the Psychology Behind Successful Investing and Self Discovery!
Today's episode is with Sanjay Ayer, Portfolio Manager at WCM Investment Management ! This is an in-depth exploration of the intersections between investing, self-discovery, and cognitive mastery. Sanjay, recognized for his unique approach…
- #359 Dr. Michael Gervais: Breaking the Invisible Barriers to Mastery & Fear of Other People's Opinion
Prepare to elevate your performance with Dr. Michael Gervais, a revered high-performance psychologist who has become the go-to expert for top achievers in various fields seeking to surpass the boundaries of potential. Dr. Gervais brings hi…
- #358 Brian Johnson: Founder & CEO of Heroic, A Guide to Activating our Heroic Potential & Living with Arete
Brian Johnson is the Founder & CEO of HEROIC , a social training platform that Dr. Phil Stutz, subject of the Netflix documentary Stutz says, "will change your life." I can attest that it's an awesome resource for learning wisdom and helpi…
- My new book- Masterpiece In Progress: A Daily Guide to a Life Well Crafted, is out now!
My new book, Masterpiece In Progress: A Daily Guide to a Life Well Crafted , is out now! Inside the pages of Masterpiece In Progress , you'll fine 365 daily meditations, carefully designed to challenge, inspire and catalyze personal and pr…
- #357 Brad Thor- Writing Bestselling Thrillers & Avoiding Deathbed Regrets
BRAD THOR is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty-three thrillers, including DEAD FALL , BLACK ICE (ThrillerFix Best Thriller of the Year), NEAR DARK (one of Suspense Magazine 's Best Books of the Year), BACKLASH (nominated f…
- #356 Karl Martin- Unlocking Leadership Potential & Developing Positive Habits
In today's episode, we welcome Karl Martin, a seasoned professional with 30 years of leadership experience across various industries. Karl caught my attention in a previous interview where he delved into personal growth and leadership. Tod…
- My new book! Masterpiece in Progress: A Daily Guide to a Life Well Crafted
I've got something really special to share with you —my new book, Masterpiece in Progress: A Daily Guide to a Life Well Crafted , is coming out on October 10th but you can pre-order it today! Head to masterpieceinprogressbook.com to pre or…
- #355 William Green- Unveiling the Path to Becoming Richer, Wiser and Happier
William Green is the author of Richer, Wiser, Happier: How the World's Greatest Investors Win in Markets and Life ! Over the last quarter of a century, he has interviewed many of the world's best investors, exploring in depth the question…
- #354 Mike Maples Jr.- Unlocking the Secrets to Successful Startup Investing: A Conversation with the Co-founder of Floodgate
"My whole business isn't about how often I lose but it's about the magnitude of the rightness when I win" Mike Maples is a co-founding Partner at Floodgate. He has been on the Forbes Midas List eight times in the last decade and was also n…
- The Distillation of Bernard Arnault: Inside The Mastermind of LVMH
Read Bernard's entire Distillation HERE Also checkout past Dillations of people like Michael Jordan, Bob Iger, Josh Waitzkin & many more by CLICKING HERE Bernard Arnault, the mastermind behind LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, stands as an…
- #353 James Kerr- How To Create a High Performance Culture of Leaders
Full Show Notes & Video HERE James Kerr specializes in leadership and high performance. He is the author of ' Legacy ', the international bestseller, which analyses the unique culture of the world's most successful sporting team, the All B…
- #352 John Huber- Founder of Saber Capital Management on The Pursuit of Continuous Improvement
John Huber is the Managing Partner of Saber Capital Management, LLC. Saber manages separate accounts as well as a partnership modeled after the original Buffett Partnership fee structure. Investors in the fund pay no management fees, and S…
- #351 Jim DeCicco Co-Founder of Super Coffee : How to Push Your Limits, Overcome Adversity, & Build a Great Brand
Jim DeCicco is the Co Founder, Executive Chairman and Chief Brand Officer of Super Coffee! Watch on YouTube & see Show Notes HERE We discuss: How a leader can effectively handle stress. How a great culture gets built. How to maintain great…
- #350 Dr. Kelly Starrett- Rebuilding Our Approach to Health, Fitness & Wellness!
Watch & see Full Show Notes HERE Today on the podcast I'm featuring mobility and wellness expert Kelly Starrett ! After decades spent working with pro-athletes, Olympians, and Navy SEALs, mobility pioneer Kelly Starrett began thinking abou…
- #349 George Mumford- Mindfulness Performance Expert Who Unlocked Michael Jordan & Kobe Bryant!
George Mumford is a world-renowned psychologist and mindfulness performance expert who has helped superstars such as Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant transform their careers, offers proven strategies for unleashing our innate strengths, avoi…
- #348 Ask Me Anything- Most Impactful Moments in my Life, Mindsets, Routines, and Podcast Guests!
Click HERE for show notes & to watch! This is an Ask Me Anything episode where I answer questions listeners have sent in! I dive into topics like: The most impactful mindset that has guided my life. How do I approach task prioritization an…
- Special Episode: 36 Life Lessons I Wish I Knew Sooner to Celebrate my 36th Birthday!
Hey guys it's my 36th Birthday & to celebrate I wanted to share 36 Life Lessons that I wish I had learned earlier! You can see all 36 here- 36 Essential Life Lessons I Wish I Knew Sooner SPONSORS! Caldera Lab - Get 20% off high performance…
- #347 Derek Sivers- Creating a Life You Love, Useful Beliefs & Why Mastery is the Ultimate Status
Derek Sivers is a beautiful, thinker, writer, philosopher, entrepreneur and someone who truly has optimized his life for creating and learning. He is the author of multiple great books one of my favorite books How To Live and I do not say…
- #346 Paul Millerd -Stepping Into The Unknown & Reimagining Your Life!
The stories we depend on to navigate life are broken and today's guest, Paul Millerd is going to help us imagine a new one! Paul Millerd thought he was on his way. From small-town Connecticut kid to the most prestigious consulting firm in…
- #345 Monica Parker- The Power of Wonder: The Extraordinary Emotion That Will Change Our Lives & What We Get Wrong About Happiness
Watch the Video A world-renowned speaker, writer, and authority on the future of work, Monica Parker has spent decades helping people discover how to lead and live wonderfully. The founder of global human analytics and change consultancy H…