Mike‘s Search For Meaning

Ariane de Bonvoisin is a best-selling author, international speaker, entrepreneur, and change optimist whose work deeply resonates with high-achieving leaders and CEOs navigating the pressures of success and personal growth. She is a former venture capitalist and had a varied career in media and consulting after obtaining an MBA from Stanford.   Ariane is a renowned expert in leadership, change, and personal transformation. She has spoken and coached at global companies such as Google, Twitter, Morgan Stanley, Amazon, Nestlé, Red Bull, KPMG, L’Oreal, and the World Bank, bringing practical tools for resilience, energy management, and leading through transition.   Her message has reached audiences worldwide. She’s been a keynote speaker at Oprah's Conference, Maria Shriver’s Women’s Conference, the Multimillion Dollar Roundtable (MDRT), and numerous international events. She’s also been featured on NBC’s Today Show, CNN, CBS Early Show, and ABC News.   She lives between New York and Switzerland with her husband, son, and golden retriever. Additionally, I donate to and raise awareness for the charity or organization of my guest’s choice with each episode. In this episode, the organization is called Kgololo Academy. Please take the time to donate at least $1.    Kgololo Academy is a combined low-fee independent school. Kgololo Academy’s mission is to provide scholars from the Alexandra Township in South Africa with access to a world-class education, within their community, at an accessible cost.     Kgololo Academy is composed of a team of inspirational teachers, parents, and community members who believe in the unlimited potential of the children of the Alexandra Township. You can connect with Ariane on: Website: https://www.arianedebonvoisin.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianed1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arianedebonvoisin/ To connect with me: Become a Patreon member of the Search For Meaning Community: https://www.patreon.com/c/mikessearchformeaning/membership LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-trugman-37863246/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mytrugofchoice/?hl=en   Website - https://miketrugmancoaching.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUPyP3vEWc-oDlGASe2XIUg Please leave a review for this podcast on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/vg/podcast/mike-s-search-for-meaning/id1593087650?utm_source=Mike+Trugman&utm_campaign=dcbd0b11b0-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_03_08_12_14&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_33d78ffe68-dcbd0b11b0-510678693   Resources/People Mentioned: Spirit Mama - Ariane de Bonvoisin The First 30 Days: Your Guide to Making Any Change Easier - Ariane de Bonvoisin The Giggles and Joy Gift Set  KidQuest Card Game The Secret, by Rhonda Byrne

Lissy Alden is CEO + Founder of MYNDY, a pioneering Organizational + Mental Fitness company built to beat employee burnout. Recognizing stress as a multifaceted challenge, she's engineered two proven frameworks addressing psychological, physiological, and organizational factors that simultaneously empower organizations to achieve ambitious goals while maintaining employee wellbeing. She went to Cornell and has her graduate degree from MIT, where she began the foundational research for MYNDY. Additionally, I donate to and raise awareness for the charity or organization of my guest’s choice with each episode. In this episode, the organization is called Streetwise. Please take the time to donate at least $1.    StreetWise is a community that honors the dignity of each individual. They assist with basic needs by distributing emergency and seasonal clothing, hygiene kits, PPE, pre-packaged meals and pantry items, and shine a light on the issues that matter most in our city—homelessness, poverty, injustice, inequality, and everyday life in Chicago—while serving as a platform for people with lived experience to share their stories and their views as writers and more You can connect with Lissy on: Website: https://www.myndy.co/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MYNDY_Mental_Fitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lissy-alden/ To connect with me: Become a Patreon member of the Search For Meaning Community: https://www.patreon.com/c/mikessearchformeaning/membership LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-trugman-37863246/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mytrugofchoice/?hl=en   Website - https://miketrugmancoaching.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUPyP3vEWc-oDlGASe2XIUg Please leave a review for this podcast on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/vg/podcast/mike-s-search-for-meaning/id1593087650?utm_source=Mike+Trugman&utm_campaign=dcbd0b11b0-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_03_08_12_14&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_33d78ffe68-dcbd0b11b0-510678693   Resources/People Mentioned: Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance - Angela Duckworth  Mindset: The New Psychology of Success - Carol S. S. Dweck Man's Search For Meaning - Viktor E Frankl Atomic Habits - James Clear 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People - Covey, Stephen The Happiness Hypothesis - Jonathan Haidt

Mike Trugman (yours truly) is a Professional Life & Career coach who is determined to illuminate the truth of the human experience and inspire open-hearted leadership. He works with driven, heart-centered professionals who’ve done everything “right”—the degrees, the job, the grind—but still feel a quiet ache inside, a call to something deeper. He hosts THIS top 3% podcast, Mike's Search for Meaning, dedicated to mastering what it means to be human.    Before coaching and podcast hosting, Mike's background was in public accounting. He has over 11 years of public accounting experience, with a focus on financial services (hedge fund and private equity) clients, and made the choice to leave accounting in February of 2025. This episode unpacks the 6 essentials of manifestation, a topic for which there is a lot of noise. Mike seeks to bring you clarity and move you closer to the life you feel called to live. If you’re interested in getting his free 6 essentials to manifest your dream life guide, fill out this form. Additionally, he is currently in the midst of a challenge to coach 100 people in 100 days. You can book your session here. Here’s more about the challenge: It’s called the 100 Powerful Coaching Conversations in 100 Days Challenge. I'm embarking on this challenge because I am eager to serve; to support you in living your life with more courage, joy, freedom and truth.    Coaching has transformed my life and continues to activate my heart and soul. It has supported me in becoming a more loving and open-hearted father & husband, and has emboldened me to trust myself and take courageous action, such as leaving my six-figure accounting job to coach.   Do any of these resonate with you...   -Have you achieved lots of external “success” but still feel that something is missing?   -Are you a spiritual or “woo woo” person who feels trapped and wants to break free from corporate?    -Are you worried about failing or what other people will think of you?   -Do you want to learn how to have important, crucial conversations with people?   -Do you want to overcome the fear of putting yourself out there more?   -Is there another area you’d like to get handled?   I get it. I’ve been there.   That’s why I created my coaching practice and that’s why I am doing the 100 Powerful Coaching Conversations Challenge.   The details:   Open to anyone and it’s free.   There are 100 spots. No waitlist. The experience is first come, first served.   Each conversation is 75 minutes.   All conversations are 100% confidential.   The only agenda is your success. And again, You can book your session here.    Mike currently lives in the greater New York City area with his wife and son. He loves reading, learning, cooking, spending lots of time outdoors, watching his beloved but usually struggling Knicks and Jets, and connecting with his friends and family. To connect with me: The 100 Coaching Conversation Challenge: schedule your session here: https://calendly.com/mike-trugman/100-powerful-coaching-conversation-challenge LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-trugman-37863246/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mytrugofchoice/?hl=en   Website - https://miketrugmancoaching.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUPyP3vEWc-oDlGASe2XIUg Please leave a review for this podcast on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/vg/podcast/mike-s-search-for-meaning/id1593087650?utm_source=Mike+Trugman&utm_campaign=dcbd0b11b0-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_03_08_12_14&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_33d78ffe68-dcbd0b11b0-510678693   Resources/People Mentioned: 6 Essentials to Manifest Your Dream Life - Opt In

Mike Trugman (yours truly) is a Professional Life & Career coach who is determined to illuminate the truth of the human experience and inspire open-hearted leadership. He hosts THIS top 3% podcast, Mike's Search for Meaning, dedicated to mastering what it means to be human.    Before coaching and podcast hosting, Mike's background was in public accounting. He has over 11 years of public accounting experience, with a focus on financial services (hedge fund and private equity) clients, and made the choice to leave accounting in February. This episode unpacks what went into his choice to leave accounting in pursuit of full-time coaching and entrepreneurship. He is currently in the midst of a challenge to coach 100 people in 100 days. You can book your session here. Here’s more about the challenge: It’s called the 100 Powerful Coaching Conversations in 100 Days Challenge. I'm embarking on this challenge because I am eager to serve; to support you in living your life with more courage, joy, freedom and truth.    Coaching has transformed my life and continues to activate my heart and soul. It has supported me in becoming a more loving and open-hearted father & husband, and has emboldened me to trust myself and take courageous action, such as leaving my six-figure accounting job to coach.   Do any of these resonate with you...   -Have you achieved lots of external “success” but still feel that something is missing?   -Are you a spiritual or “woo woo” person who feels trapped and wants to break free from corporate?    -Are you worried about failing or what other people will think of you?   -Do you want to learn how to have important, crucial conversations with people?   -Do you want to overcome the fear of putting yourself out there more?   -Is there another area you’d like to get handled?   I get it. I’ve been there.   That’s why I created my coaching practice and that’s why I am doing the 100 Powerful Coaching Conversations Challenge.   The details:   Open to anyone and it’s free.   There are 100 spots. No waitlist. The experience is first come, first served.   Each conversation is 75 minutes.   All conversations are 100% confidential.   The only agenda is your success. And again, You can book your session here.    Mike currently lives in the greater New York City area with his wife and son. He loves reading, learning, cooking, spending lots of time outdoors, watching his beloved but usually struggling Knicks and Jets, and connecting with his friends and family. To connect with me: The 100 Coaching Conversation Challenge: schedule your session here: https://calendly.com/mike-trugman/100-powerful-coaching-conversation-challenge LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-trugman-37863246/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mytrugofchoice/?hl=en   Website - https://miketrugmancoaching.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUPyP3vEWc-oDlGASe2XIUg Please leave a review for this podcast on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/vg/podcast/mike-s-search-for-meaning/id1593087650?utm_source=Mike+Trugman&utm_campaign=dcbd0b11b0-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_03_08_12_14&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_33d78ffe68-dcbd0b11b0-510678693   To connect with Erin: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-crotty-forward-movement-studio/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erin__crotty/   Resources/People Mentioned: Internal Family Systems Andrew Huberman

Mike Trugman (yours truly) is a Professional Life and Public Speaking Coach who is determined to illuminate the truth of the human experience and inspire open-hearted leadership. He hosts THIS top 3% podcast, Mike's Search for Meaning, dedicated to mastering what it means to be human.    Before coaching and podcast hosting, Mike's background was in public accounting. He has over 10 years of public accounting experience, with a focus on financial services (hedge fund and private equity) clients.   Mike currently lives in the greater New York City area with his wife and son. He loves reading, learning, cooking, spending lots of time outdoors, watching his beloved but usually struggling Knicks and Jets, and connecting with his friends and family. To connect with me: Interested in working with me as your coach? Book a complimentary 15 minute call here. https://calendly.com/mike-trugman/15min LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-trugman-37863246/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mytrugofchoice/?hl=en   Website - https://miketrugmancoaching.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUPyP3vEWc-oDlGASe2XIUg Please leave a review for this podcast on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/vg/podcast/mike-s-search-for-meaning/id1593087650?utm_source=Mike+Trugman&utm_campaign=dcbd0b11b0-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_03_08_12_14&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_33d78ffe68-dcbd0b11b0-510678693   Resources/People Mentioned: Elizabeth Gilbert Barbie John Wayne

Mike Trugman (yours truly) is a Professional Life and Public Speaking Coach who is determined to illuminate the truth of the human experience and inspire open-hearted leadership. He hosts THIS top 3% podcast, Mike's Search for Meaning, dedicated to mastering what it means to be human.    Before coaching and podcast hosting, Mike's background was in public accounting. He has over 10 years of public accounting experience, with a focus on financial services (hedge fund and private equity) clients.   Mike currently lives in the greater New York City area with his wife and son. He loves reading, learning, cooking, spending lots of time outdoors, watching his beloved but usually struggling Knicks and Jets, and connecting with his friends and family. To connect with me: Interested in working with me as your coach? Book a complimentary 15 minute call here. https://calendly.com/mike-trugman/15min LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-trugman-37863246/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mytrugofchoice/?hl=en   Website - https://miketrugmancoaching.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUPyP3vEWc-oDlGASe2XIUg Please leave a review for this podcast on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/vg/podcast/mike-s-search-for-meaning/id1593087650?utm_source=Mike+Trugman&utm_campaign=dcbd0b11b0-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_03_08_12_14&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_33d78ffe68-dcbd0b11b0-510678693   Resources/People Mentioned: The Omega Institute Jim Dethmer Soul (Disney Movie) Will Smith

Mike Trugman (yours truly) is a Professional Life and Public Speaking Coach who is determined to illuminate the truth of the human experience and inspire open-hearted leadership. He hosts THIS top 3% podcast, Mike's Search for Meaning, dedicated to mastering what it means to be human.    Before coaching and podcast hosting, Mike's background was in public accounting. He has over 10 years of public accounting experience, with a focus on financial services (hedge fund and private equity) clients.   Mike currently lives in the greater New York City area with his wife and son. He loves reading, learning, cooking, spending lots of time outdoors, watching his beloved but usually struggling Knicks and Jets, and connecting with his friends and family. —--------------------- Derick is a coach and retreat leader. His work focuses on supporting clients to connect to their bodily, lived experience as a rich, and often underutilized, source for resolving issues and moving their life forward. Derick is also a teacher at the Focusing Institute and has a background in Philosophy with a particular interest in the overlap of Western, Eastern & Indigenous practice and philosophy. To connect with me: Interested in working with me as your coach? Book a complimentary 15 minute call here. https://calendly.com/mike-trugman/15min LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-trugman-37863246/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mytrugofchoice/?hl=en   Website - https://miketrugmancoaching.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUPyP3vEWc-oDlGASe2XIUg Please leave a review for this podcast on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/vg/podcast/mike-s-search-for-meaning/id1593087650?utm_source=Mike+Trugman&utm_campaign=dcbd0b11b0-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_03_08_12_14&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_33d78ffe68-dcbd0b11b0-510678693   Resources/People Mentioned: John Dewey James Hillman Letters to a Young Poet - Rainer Maria Rilke

Mike Trugman (yours truly) is a Professional Life and Public Speaking Coach who is determined to illuminate the truth of the human experience and inspire open-hearted leadership. He hosts THIS top 3% podcast, Mike's Search for Meaning, dedicated to mastering what it means to be human.    Before coaching and podcast hosting, Mike's background was in public accounting. He has over 10 years of public accounting experience, with a focus on financial services (hedge fund and private equity) clients.   Mike currently lives in the greater New York City area with his wife and son. He loves reading, learning, cooking, spending lots of time outdoors, watching his beloved but usually struggling Knicks and Jets, and connecting with his friends and family. —---------------------   Jen is an executive & personal coach, group facilitator, and certified NLP Master Practitioner. She passionately assists her clients on their path to a more conscious life, fully stepping into being whole. Many clients comment that Jen’s work is so transformative that words simply don’t do it justice.   Jen’s corporate executive & private practice experience spans over 18 years of building high performing teams & individuals. Infinitely willing to meet the client wherever they are on the journey, Jen is confident and authentic in style. She leads through “extreme conflict” with clarity & insight which assists in developing a strong culture to support company values, navigating through challenging mergers/acquisitions and communicating through rapid company growth.   Guided by her strong intuition and deep knowledge of the human experience, Jen gets to the core of what “holds the client back” from living the life they want. One of her most gratifying discoveries working with clients is their enjoyment of the work and the continued growth. Jen thrives on being present to those special “ah ha” moments when the client's connection to themselves and life is forever changed. You can connect with Jen on: Website: https://www.reboot.io/team/jennifer-cody/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-cody-b74ba44/ Email: jen@jencodycoaching.com To connect with me: Interested in working with me as your coach? Book a complimentary 15 minute call here. https://calendly.com/mike-trugman/15min LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-trugman-37863246/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mytrugofchoice/?hl=en   Website - https://miketrugmancoaching.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUPyP3vEWc-oDlGASe2XIUg Please leave a review for this podcast on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/vg/podcast/mike-s-search-for-meaning/id1593087650?utm_source=Mike+Trugman&utm_campaign=dcbd0b11b0-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_03_08_12_14&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_33d78ffe68-dcbd0b11b0-510678693   Resources/People Mentioned: The Artist's Way - Julia Cameron Brene Brown Simon Sinek

Michael DeSanti is the author of New Man Emerging and is now the host of the Lessons for Luca Podcast. He is also the owner of Authentic Self Healing LLC, a mens’ fulfillment coaching company. As a Transformation Trainer and author, Michael is committed to inspiring men to live lives of purpose and fulfillment. You can connect with Mike DeSanti on: Website: https://newmanemerging.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mike_desanti/ To connect with me: Interested in working with me as your coach? Book a complimentary 15 minute call here. https://calendly.com/mike-trugman/15min LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-trugman-37863246/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mytrugofchoice/?hl=en   Website - https://miketrugmancoaching.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUPyP3vEWc-oDlGASe2XIUg Please leave a review for this podcast on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/vg/podcast/mike-s-search-for-meaning/id1593087650?utm_source=Mike+Trugman&utm_campaign=dcbd0b11b0-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_03_08_12_14&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_33d78ffe68-dcbd0b11b0-510678693   Resources/People Mentioned: Carl Jung's philosophy

Derek Sivers, known for insightful writings, challenges beliefs on money, work, and life. Topics cover reframing beliefs, lucid dreaming, identity, financial security, parenting balance, creative solutions, and philosophies of life. Discussions explore meaningful places, life's interpretation, and blending philosophies through a musical metaphor. Sivers emphasizes networking, global connections, and an upcoming book release.