Dave Inglis: My Self-worth was my Net Worth - Money Stories Ep 26

It started with a joke from his childhood. Dave’s mom told him they could afford a new bra for her or hockey gear for him. Then something snapped.

That moment became more than a memory, it became a mission - he would never let money limit the life he wanted to live.

And so he chased that life - financial freedom, independence and success on paper.

But the higher he climbed, the more disconnected he felt, until it all came crashing down.

In this deeply personal conversation, Dave and I walk through the messy moments behind the hustle. From selling stolen video games as a teen, to leading a company to success while his marriage silently unraveled.

We unpack:

• The tiny, quiet traumas we carry from childhood and how they shape our drive
• How independence became Dave’s shield, and what it was really protecting
• Why financial control can still leave you feeling emotionally bankrupt
• The walkout moment that forced him to rewrite his whole story of success
• What it actually looks like to build wealth with your family - not just for them
• Why vulnerability isn’t weakness, it’s leadership (especially at home)

About Dave Inglis:

Dave Inglis is a Canadian leadership and couples coach, speaker, and author of Chief Family Officer. He’s the founder of Strategic Solitude, where he guides high-achieving leaders to step out of the noise and into deeper alignment. Dave’s worked with everyone from startups to the Royal Canadian Air Force - but it’s his lived experience that hits hardest.

He’s not here to perform wisdom—he’s here to live it.

Connect with Dave:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_inglis_/?hl=en 

Check out his book, Chief Family Offer: https://a.co/d/7s0Vzkt

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