In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz sits down with legendary executive coach and best-selling author Dr Marshall Goldsmith to explore the ideas behind his acclaimed book The Earned Life. Marshall shares the profound lessons he’s learned from coaching many of the world’s top leaders — how success and happiness don’t always align, why achievement without meaning leads to emptiness, and what it really takes to live a life that feels earned. Together, Gary and Marshall dive into what it means to lead with intention, measure success by alignment rather than applause, and continually grow through humility and service. It’s a deeply human, perspective-shifting conversation — about letting go, showing up, and redefining what it means to truly earn your life. Originally recorded for The Unlock Moment podcast.
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz sits down with legendary executive coach and best-selling author Dr Marshall Goldsmith to explore the ideas behind his acclaimed book The Earned Life.
Marshall shares the profound lessons he’s learned from coaching many of the world’s top leaders — how success and happiness don’t always align, why achievement without meaning leads to emptiness, and what it really takes to live a life that feels earned.
Together, Gary and Marshall dive into what it means to lead with intention, measure success by alignment rather than applause, and continually grow through humility and service.
It’s a deeply human, perspective-shifting conversation — about letting go, showing up, and redefining what it means to truly earn your life.
Originally recorded for The Unlock Moment podcast.