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Gap to Gig – Working Dads' Guide to Fatherhood, Meaningful Work, & Finding Balance in Life

Gap to Gig – Working Dads' Guide to Fatherhood, Meaningful Work, & Finding Balance in Life

著者: Michael Jacobs - Working Dads & Fatherhood Expert
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Gap to Gig explores the life in between who we are, what we do, and the life we want to build as working dads.

Through honest conversations with dads, experts, leaders, and people who have navigated their own twists and turns, host Michael Jacobs explores fatherhood, work-life balance, meaningful work, parenting, identity, ambition, relationships, and what actually matters most in modern life.

Most of life's biggest decisions don't belong exclusively to work or family. They live somewhere in between, where the challenge isn't simply succeeding at work or showing up at home, but figuring out how all the pieces fit together.

How do you build a meaningful career without losing yourself in it? How do you stay ambitious while remaining present for the people who matter most? How do you navigate career changes, setbacks, uncertainty, and new opportunities while still showing up for your family? How do you know if you're spending your time on the right things?

This show is for working dads who feel pulled between responsibility and fulfillment, ambition and presence, work and the rest of life. The dads who don't want to wake up ten years from now wondering where the time went.

Every conversation is designed to help you make more intentional choices about your work, your relationships, and the life you're building before the years have a chance to pass you by. Along the way, you'll find practical ideas, fresh perspective, and the confidence that comes from knowing you're not the only dad asking these questions.

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  • Kurt Bush on Redefining Success as a Working Dad
    2026/09/08

    Many working dads spend years chasing the next promotion, milestone, or achievement, believing success will finally bring fulfillment, but when your definition of success comes from everyone else's expectations, it's easy to lose sight of the life you're actually trying to build.

    Kurt Bush has spent decades leading teams across manufacturing and nonprofit organizations before becoming a trauma-informed coach, certified Internal Family Systems practitioner, and co-founder of Brimstone Coaching Group. He's discovered that many high achievers aren't struggling because they lack ambition. They're exhausted because they're pursuing goals that no longer align with who they are.

    Kurt shares how to:

    • Define success based on your own values instead of outside expectations
    • Focus on how you show up instead of outcomes you can't control
    • Build a simple habit of reflection that creates lasting personal growth
    • Navigate modern dad challenges with greater self-awareness
    • Strengthen your relationships by responding instead of reacting
    • Pursue meaningful work without losing yourself along the way

    Kurt offers a thoughtful perspective on fatherhood, work life balance, dad identity and ambition, and the importance of aligning your work, relationships, and decisions with what matters most to you.

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    Internal Family Systems Theory

    Whistler, BC

    Combined No-Hitters

    Phineas and Ferb

    Only Want To Be With You

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  • Mitesh Khatri on Becoming More Present as a Working Dad
    2026/09/01

    Many dads work hard to provide for their families, yet still feel like they're missing the moments that matter most. The challenge often isn't a lack of time. It's carrying the stress, distractions, and pressure of work into the people who need us most.

    Mitesh Khatri is a corporate strategist, author of Fight or Father: Using CALM to Stop Reacting and Start Connecting, and a father who discovered that being physically present isn't the same as being emotionally present. After his young son quietly pointed out, "You're always on your phone, Dad," Mitesh began exploring nervous system regulation, movement, and practical habits that helped him reconnect with his family and himself.

    Mitesh shares how to:

    • Recognize the difference between providing for your family and being truly present
    • Create stronger connections with your children through everyday moments
    • Model healthy behaviors your kids will carry into adulthood
    • Prioritize presence at home without sacrificing meaningful work

    Mitesh offers practical insights for working dads navigating fatherhood, work life balance, and the daily pressure to succeed while staying connected to the people who matter most.

    We explore presence at home, fatherhood mental health, modern dad challenges, parenting, and the small shifts that can strengthen your relationships, your leadership, and the example you set for your children.

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    Gold Coast Marathon

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    Atomic Habits

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    Awaken the Giant Within

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    53 分
  • Rob Heller on the Lessons Every Working Dad Shouldn't Leave to School
    2026/08/25

    School plays an important role in preparing our kids for the future. But some of the lessons they'll rely on most aren't taught in a classroom.

    Rob Heller is an entrepreneur, author, youth development expert, and founder of Boost, a personal development program that helps teenagers build the people skills, character, and healthy mindset they need to thrive long after graduation.

    In this episode, you'll learn how to:

    • Help kids develop people skills that shape lifelong relationships
    • Build character, confidence, and resilience through everyday experiences
    • Prepare teenagers for adulthood beyond grades and test scores
    • Model the behaviors your children are quietly learning from you
    • Navigate technology without sacrificing real-world connection
    • Encourage a healthy mindset through struggle, growth, and accountability
    • Help kids set meaningful goals and overcome obstacles
    • Reinforce the lessons that school alone can't teach

    Whether you're navigating fatherhood for the first time or simply trying to be more intentional as a working dad, this conversation is a reminder that some of the most important lessons children learn come from your example. From communication and character to resilience and presence at home, Rob shares practical insights to help parents prepare their kids for life beyond the classroom.

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    How to Win Friends & Influence People

    Think and Grow Rich

    Sesame Street

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