In this episode of the Go Beyond Podcast, Charles Scott talks with Dave Finnegan, Chief Connection Officer of BlackFinn Partners, about why meaningful relationships are the true foundation for personal and professional growth. Dave shares lessons from helping scale iconic brands, his year-long journey exploring cultures around the world, and how stepping outside your comfort zone fuels innovation and fresh thinking. The conversation also explores redefining success beyond achievement, emphasizing experiences, lifelong learning, and genuine human connection as the keys to a fulfilling life.

This show is sponsored by The 90% Rule. If you're driven to achieve more but find yourself sacrificing your health, relationships, or happiness along the way, The 90% Rule helps you redesign your life so that more than 90% of your finite time and energy is spent on work you're good at, enjoy, and find meaningful. It's a practical framework for avoiding the ambitious person's trap: sacrificing your physical and emotional well-being in pursuit of professional success. You'll walk away with a clearer way to prioritize what matters most, eliminate unnecessary commitments, and build a life that's both successful and sustainable. To find out more, go to http://www.executivementorcharlesscott.com

In this episode of the Go Beyond Podcast, Charles Scott speaks with Nick Woodhead, founder of GPTree, about creating an AI context management platform that helps users branch conversations, compare responses across multiple models, and retain valuable context. Nick shares how his engineering and enterprise technology background shaped the product, why translating ideas clearly between technical and business teams matters, and how GPTree is evolving from a consumer tool into an enterprise platform. The conversation also explores the personal demands of entrepreneurship, including the challenge of staying mentally present with family while pursuing ambitious professional goals.

This show is sponsored by The 90% Rule. If you're driven to achieve more but find yourself sacrificing your health, relationships, or happiness along the way, The 90% Rule helps you redesign your life so that more than 90% of your finite time and energy is spent on work you're good at, enjoy, and find meaningful. It's a practical framework for avoiding the ambitious person's trap: sacrificing your physical and emotional well-being in pursuit of professional success. You'll walk away with a clearer way to prioritize what matters most, eliminate unnecessary commitments, and build a life that's both successful and sustainable. To find out more, go to http://www.executivementorcharlesscott.com

In this episode of the Go Beyond Podcast, Charles Scott speaks with Elisabeth Bykoff, founder and CEO of Boxsy Inc., about building an AI powered platform that helps startup founders streamline fundraising and business operations. Elisabeth shares her journey from consulting at PwC to entrepreneurship, explaining how her diverse career experiences shaped her mission to give founders the tools they need to scale more effectively. The conversation also explores the realities of ambitious leadership, highlighting the importance of embracing change, balancing professional drive with personal wellbeing, and giving yourself the grace to navigate the inevitable highs and lows of entrepreneurship.

This show is sponsored by The 90% Rule. If you're driven to achieve more but find yourself sacrificing your health, relationships, or happiness along the way, The 90% Rule helps you redesign your life so that more than 90% of your finite time and energy is spent on work you're good at, enjoy, and find meaningful. It's a practical framework for avoiding the ambitious person's trap: sacrificing your physical and emotional well-being in pursuit of professional success. You'll walk away with a clearer way to prioritize what matters most, eliminate unnecessary commitments, and build a life that's both successful and sustainable. To find out more, go to http://www.executivementorcharlesscott.com