The Unscheduled CEO Listen to a (very personal) call with my mentor...
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Dec 9, 2025 Join Jonathan and his mentor Blake Lagrange, a creative force and former music/tech founder. They dive into the emotional aftermath of a business retreat panic attack, exploring why some live performances leave him feeling blue. Blake shares insights on transitioning between art and business, the power of intuition in decision-making, and the importance of stillness in nurturing creativity. They also discuss how life's detours can enrich one's creative journey and the role of personal loss in igniting new artistic passions.
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Paid Session That Changed Direction
- Jonathan paid Blake for a two-day deep session that triggered intense reflection and Jonathan's first panic attack in 15 years.
- The session shifted focus from growing AJ&Smart to asking what life they actually want to live.
Identity Outgrows Containers
- Blake sees clients' mismatch between identity and their business as a core diagnostic lever.
- He pulls personal origin moments to reconnect people to the source of their creative power.
Sequence Then Replace Misaligned Work
- Sequence changes: plan then destroy what no longer fits and build the thing that matches your core self.
- Consider whether someone needs permission to demolish a comfortable but misaligned structure.
