In this episode,\u00a0Brett Blair discusses leaving\u00a0his corporate job, divorce, goal setting, and what it takes to follow your\u00a0passion.
\n\u00a0\u201cOne of the keys to being happy, healthy, and successful is to stay balanced and to commit to life long growth. Grow physically, mentally, spiritually… Break out of the cultural lie of trading time for money in a job you don’t like to one day retire and have fun.<\/em>\u201d\u2013 Brett Blair<\/em>
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About\u00a0Brett Blair<\/h2>\n

Brett Blair is a life coach, author, speaker, and business owner.\u00a0 He is the founder of Coach Brett Blair<\/em>, a life and leadership coaching and consulting firm and the author of \u201cFrom Autopilot to Authentic,\u201d.\u00a0 I wanted to interview Brett because of his amazing story about transforming his own life from a leadership role in the corporate world to his more authentic life of a coach, recruiter and much more.
\nBrett also founded and leads Sanford Rose Associates \u2013 Blair Leadership Group, an executive search company.\u00a0Prior to establishing his business in 2007, Brett earned an industrial engineering degree, an MBA, and enjoyed a 25-year corporate career in international business. Brett\u2019s passion is helping people, and he has the real-world experience and practical perspectives from which to be able to coach professionals in a variety of industries and during all seasons of life.\u00a0Brett has a unique perspective on personal growth and happiness, and is recognized for his ability to lead others to maximize their own potential through living a life of purpose, balance and significance. Brett is relentlessly optimistic, has strong faith in God, believes that the world is abundant, beautiful and full of new opportunities, and that each day brings the promise of renewal and a new beginning. Brett lives with his wife, Kim, in Durham, North Carolina.
\n….In this show\u2026.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Brett Blair’s\u00a0Life Purpose<\/h2>\n

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• To help people who feel uninspired with\u00a0what they’re doing by breaking them out of the “numb” feeling of trading time for money.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  Life Purpose Ah-Ha Moments<\/b><\/h2>\n

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  • After 25 years, Brett Blair woke up with an epiphany which\u00a0lead him to quit\u00a0his corporate job\u00a0and start a\u00a0business that was more aligned with his purpose.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Major Life Events that Hinted at Your Life Purpose<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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    • Brett Blair followed\u00a0a path that other people wanted of him by becoming an engineer after\u00a0high school. Having a career that did not follow his purpose put him “in a rut”, but motivated him to change his habits and help others to do the same. He connected with his purpose at the age of 45.<\/li>\n
    • Giving his time\u00a0as a\u00a0husband and father, Brett Blair began to neglect\u00a0his own needs. This lead to his realization that putting himself\u00a0first created a healthier, happier life for everyone.<\/li>\n
    • Brett Blair grew through receiving\u00a0counseling during his divorce, and through\u00a0coaching with Life Coach Thomas Hill.<\/li>\n
    • Volunteering at his church’s youth group.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Spiritual Belief<\/b><\/h2>\n

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      • Believes he is a infinite spiritual being who is living a short physical life here on Earth<\/li>\n
      • Non-demoninational Christian who believes that Jesus is his savior.<\/li>\n
      • “God is creator of everything. The universe is an infinite, good place with opportunity for everybody. Every person is a part of the universe and connected with one another. We are all part of God’s plan.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Recommended Personal Growth Resource or Practice<\/b><\/h2>\n

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        • Set goals and write them down<\/li>\n
        • Be intentional with who you spend your time with<\/li>\n
        • Turn off television and read things that nurture spiritual knowledge (Read Brett Blair’s book,\u00a0“From Autopilot to Authentic<\/a>“)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Brett Blair’s Wisdom on Igniting Life Purpose and Personal Growth<\/h2>\n

          “It’s never too late to make a change. I believe that the best way to be happy is to commit to personal growth. Focus on your habits and be honest with how you spend your time.”<\/em><\/p>\n

          Interview Links and Special Offers from this Episode<\/h2>\n

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          • Brett Blair’s Website<\/a><\/li>\n
          • Brett Blair’s Book “From Autopilot to Authentic<\/a>“<\/li>\n
          • Email at bblair@blairleadershipgroup.com<\/li>\n
          • Brett Blair’s Twitter<\/a>\u00a0(@CoachBrettBlair)<\/li>\n
          • Recommended Reads\n
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            • “Change Your Thoughts- Change Your Life<\/a>” by Wayne Dyer<\/li>\n
            • “Unexpected Miracles: The Gift of Synchronicity and How to Open it<\/a>” by David Richo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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