In this episode, Dan is joined by Shawn Blanc, a productivity expert and the founder of The Focus Course. Shawn shares his journey from a marketing director to a successful business owner, emphasizing the importance of aligning personal values with business goals. He discusses the challenges of finding joy in business without sabotaging it; and the necessity of creating a safe space for experimentation.

Shawn has effectively evolved his business to allow for eight-week work cycles, which give him and his team two months of sabbatical every year -- all while seeing unprecedented growth in revenue.

Key points include the significance of effective delegation, maintaining margin in life and business, and the power of clear communication. He'll introduce the basics of a tool he calls The Productivity Flywheel that's helped him and hundreds of clients over the years. Shawn also touches on the importance of self-awareness for leaders and how to avoid the pitfalls of doing too much. Whether you're an emerging leader or a seasoned one, this episode offers actionable insights to help you and your team succeed, and live a life of meaning through some powerful leadership insights.

Don't miss Shawn's practical advice on how to start small, celebrate successes, and maintain focus on what truly matters. Tune in to learn how to build a business that fuels your life and the lives of your team.

To see Shawn's incredible menu of tools, visit: https://thefocuscourse.com/

For Business Owners & CEOs specifically, visit: https://thefocuscourse.com/boss

To work with Dan and Best Self Coaching: https://bestself.coach/

If you're interested in being a guest on the Clearing Obstacles Podcast, email: info@bestself.coach