Brandon Shea: Thriving Through Discomfort

Step into the Pivot

Ever faced a moment where your professional aspirations needed to align with your personal life’s goals? Brandon Shea, a financial services professional, joins us to share his journey from Nashville to Los Angeles and back again. Brandon's story is one of resilience and devotion, navigating the challenging move to LA, and the enriching experiences that followed both personally and professionally. His insights into balancing a demanding career while supporting a loved one’s dreams offer invaluable lessons on achieving harmony between work and personal life.
Discover the profound impact of understanding shifting professional goals through Brandon's analogy of a marathon, shedding light on the psychological effects of changing goalposts in the workplace. Brandon opens up about the stress from his wife's traumatic custom song business ordeal and her battle with postpartum depression, recounting their family's conscious decision to prioritize mental health by relocating in 2014. As we explore the transformative power of embracing growth through discomfort, Brandon's stories and strategies provide a roadmap for navigating life's inevitable pivots, large or small. Tune in for an episode filled with heartfelt stories and practical advice on achieving a balanced and fulfilling life.
GUEST BIO:
Brandon Shea specializes in helping retirement plan professionals with solutions that impact their bottom line and make a difference in the lives of their clients. With over 24 years of industry experience, Brandon has helped 1000's of financial advisors and 100's of retirement wholesalers / third party administrators implement proven strategies that help them grow their business. Because he has witnessed some of the most successful financial professionals in action, Brandon has a unique perspective on what it takes to run a successful practice and his clients view him as a valuable resource. As a Defined Contribution Investment Only Consultant, Brandon considers it a privilege to do this work at T. Rowe Price where his and the firm’s values are congruent. Delivering on their shared values with clarity and intention is how he builds long-term partnerships and ultimately even strong friendships with clients. Brandon and his wife Liz, a gifted singer/songwriter & full-time mom, live in the Nashville, TN area where they are active volunteers in their community. In addition to watching his children grow, Brandon loves to brainstorm new business ideas with entrepreneurs, play golf, wakesurf, snowboard & travel (18 countries, 46 states and counting).
Connect with Brandon Shea:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brshea

Connect with Theresa and Ivana:

Websites:

Theresa, True Strategy Consultants: https://tsc-consultants.com/

Ivana, Courageous Being: https://www.courageousbeing.com/

Instagram:

Ivana: https://www.instagram.com/courbeing/

Theresa: https://www.instagram.com/tscconsultants/

LinkedIn:

Step into the Pivot: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/step-into-the-pivot/

Theresa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tree-conti/

Ivana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivipol/

פרקים

1. Balancing Personal Growth and Professional Success (00:00:00)

2. Navigating Personal and Professional Challenges (00:12:15)

3. Embracing Growth Through Discomfort (00:24:59)