
What Got You There with Sean DeLaney
What Got You There with Sean DeLaney: Beneath the Surface
A podcast for high performers, deep thinkers, and those who refuse to live on autopilot.
Every week, Sean DeLaney explores the ideas that don’t just make you better at what you do — but more connected to who you are.
Through solo episodes and long-form conversations with world-class performers, thinkers, and creators, we go beneath the surface of success to ask the questions most people avoid:
What if the version of you the world rewards… isn’t the version that makes you feel alive?
Can ambition and inner peace coexist?
How do you perform at your best — without abandoning yourself in the process?
This show is a space to get honest. To let go of old scripts. To reconnect with what actually matters. And to explore how we live, create, lead, and perform — from the inside out.
Not just for more success. But for deeper presence. Greater freedom. And a life that breathes.
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Sep 5, 2021 • 1h 23min
#261 Gary Klein- Deconstructing How Experts Make Decisions
Gary Klein is a research psychologist famous for pioneering in the field of Naturalistic Decision Making. Klein developed a Recognition-Primed Decision (RPD) model to describe how people actually make decisions in natural settings. The RPD model has been incorporated into Army doctrine for command and control. He also developed methods of Cognitive Task Analysis for uncovering the tacit knowledge that goes into decision making. More recently, he has been investigating sense making, replanning, and anticipatory thinking. Klein has developed a PreMortem technique for helping organizations with risk management. This conversation explores how experts make informed decisions in the real world and ways we can all become better decision makers! Watch on YouTube Show Notes & Transcript Subscribe to my Newsletter Connect with us! Whatgotyouthere Eight sleep is revolutionizing what a great night of sleep means. Receive $150 off by using code Sean at checkout or go to eightsleep.com/Sean. NuSkool Snacks Collagen Protein Bars https://nuskoolsnacks.com/

Aug 29, 2021 • 1h 13min
#260 Dr. Michael Gervais- Winning Olympic Gold & Cultivating Human Flourishing
Dr. Michael Gervais is a high performance psychologist working in the trenches of high-stakes environments with some of the best in the world, training the mindset skills and practices essential to pursuing and revealing one’s potential. His clients include world record holders, Olympians, internationally acclaimed artists and musicians, MVPs from every major sport and Fortune 100 CEOs. His fresh off his work at the olympics with US Surfing which took home a gold medal and he dives into the lessons he learned there. This is a deep conversation covering the timeless principles Mike has uncovered if you want to be a high performer which if you’re listening to this podcast is you. Mike was originally a guest on Episode 187 which we recommend checking out. For listeners of What Got You There Dr. Gervais and Pete Carroll, the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, are giving away an all access pass to their Compete to Create course valued at $499 where you’ll learn how to find your best. Enter to Win Dr. Gervais Finding Your Best Course How to enter: Follow @michaelgervais, @findingmastery, and @seandelaney23 Like this post. Tag 3 other people in a comment on this post. Description of course: Finding Your Best is a true masterclass for your mind. In this online course curated by high-performance psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais and NFL head coach Pete Carroll, you will learn how to craft your own personal philosophy, set a vision, and apply the skills of confidence, optimism, calm, and mindfulness in your everyday life - as well as 12 other essential mindset principles. This episode is brought to you by Admired Leadership. For the BEST course on Leadership I’ve ever taken checkout Admired Leadership . For more Leadership wisdom checkout their daily Admired Leadership Field Notes email and receive their 16 page PDF that will change the way you motivate and inspire others! Eight sleep is revolutionizing what a great night of sleep means. Receive $150 off by using code Sean at checkout or go to eightsleep.com/Sean. Watch on YouTube Show Notes & Transcript Subscribe to my Newsletter Connect with us! Whatgotyouthere Eight Sleep: Get $150 off your new mattress by going to eightsleep.com/sean or use code “Sean” at checkout. NuSkool Snacks Collagen Protein Bars https://nuskoolsnacks.com/

Aug 22, 2021 • 56min
#259 Dorie Clark - How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short Term World
Today's guest is Dorie Clark who is an expert at self-reinvention and helping others make changes in their lives. Dorie Clark has been named one of the Top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50, and was recognized as the #1 Communication Coach in the world by the Marshall Goldsmith Leading Global Coaches Awards. Clark, a consultant and keynote speaker, teaches executive education at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and Columbia Business School, and she is the author of Entrepreneurial You, Reinventing You and Stand Out, which was named the #1 Leadership Book of 2015 by Inc. magazine. Dorie has a new book coming out September 21st called, The Long Game: How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World that Sean and her dive into on this episode! This episode is brought to you by Admired Leadership. For the BEST course on Leadership I’ve ever taken checkout Admired Leadership . For more Leadership wisdom checkout their daily Admired Leadership Field Notes email and receive their 16 page PDF that will change the way you motivate and inspire others! Eight sleep is revolutionizing what a great night of sleep means. Receive $150 off by using code Sean at checkout or go to eightsleep.com/Sean. Watch on YouTube Subscribe to my Newsletter Connect with us! Whatgotyouthere Eight Sleep: Get $150 off your new mattress by going to eightsleep.com/sean or use code “Sean” at checkout. NuSkool Snacks Collagen Protein Bars https://nuskoolsnacks.com/

Aug 15, 2021 • 1h 10min
#258 Nick Kokonas- Embracing Risk, Mastery in Multiple Domains & Intellectual Curiosity
Sean thinks todays guest is one of the most interesting people in the world and if you’re going to listen to one episode of What Got You There this could be it. Todays guest is Nick Kokonas. Nick Kokonas is co-owner and co-founder of Alinea, Next, Roister, and the Aviary. He manages the marketing, business development, and strategy for current and future operations. Alinea has been 3 times named the best restaurant in North America. Next was named best new restaurant in America. and The Aviary was named best bar in America. He is also the founder and CEO of Tock, Inc, a reservations and CRM system for restaurants with more than 2.5M diners and clients in more than 20 countries. If that wasn’t enough he has co authored three books including The Aviary Cocktail Book which has sold $2.5 million since November. Yes he has also completely disrupted the publishing industry. This episode is going to uncover Nick’s decision making framework, his creative process and so much more! Nick was originally on episode #119! This episode is brought to you by Admired Leadership. For the BEST course on Leadership I’ve ever taken checkout Admired Leadership . For more Leadership wisdom checkout their daily Admired Leadership Field Notes email and receive their 16 page PDF that will change the way you motivate and inspire others! Eight sleep is revolutionizing what a great night of sleep means. Receive $150 off by using code Sean at checkout or go to eightsleep.com/Sean. Watch on YouTube Subscribe to my Newsletter Connect with us! Whatgotyouthere Eight Sleep: Get $150 off your new mattress by going to eightsleep.com/sean or use code “Sean” at checkout. NuSkool Snacks Collagen Protein Bars https://nuskoolsnacks.com/

Aug 8, 2021 • 1h 37min
#257 Jim Dethmer- Developing Self Awareness & Mastering Conscious Leadership
Jim Dethmer is a coach, speaker, author, and founding partner at The Conscious Leadership Group. He has personally worked with over 150 CEOs and their teams to integrate conscious leadership into their organizations. This is a deep and wisdom filled conversation which is to be expected when Jim is behind the microphone! Sean and Jim explore how to be fully alive, developing self awareness, skill development on the path to mastery, how to become a better leader and even some parenting advice. Sean feels this is one of the most impactful episodes in the history of What Got You There so get ready! Eight sleep is revolutionizing what a great night of sleep means. Receive $150 off by using code Sean at checkout or go to eightsleep.com/Sean. Watch on YouTube Show Notes & Transcript Subscribe to my Newsletter Connect with us! Whatgotyouthere Eight Sleep: Get $150 off your new mattress by going to eightsleep.com/sean or use code “Sean” at checkout. NuSkool Snacks Collagen Protein Bars https://nuskoolsnacks.com/

Aug 1, 2021 • 1h 10min
#256 William Digby - Former Green Beret Commando turned Investor & Entrepreneur
William Digby is a former Green Beret Commando with the Australian Army Special Forces and now a growth capital investor and entrepreneur. This conversation dives deep into the lessons he’s learned in the most extreme environments, how he makes and improves his decision making process, how to achieve mastery in multiple domains and so much more. If you’re into high performance and becoming a voracious learner you’ll love this episode with William Digby. This episode is brought to you by Admired Leadership. For the BEST course on Leadership I’ve ever taken checkout Admired Leadership. For more Leadership wisdom checkout their daily Admired Leadership Field Notes email and receive their 16 page PDF that will change the way you motivate and inspire others! Eight sleep is revolutionizing what a great night of sleep means. Receive $150 off by using code Sean at checkout or go to eightsleep.com/Sean. Watch on YouTube Show Notes & Transcript Subscribe to my Newsletter Connect with us! Whatgotyouthere Eight Sleep: Get $150 off your new mattress by going to eightsleep.com/sean or use code “Sean” at checkout. NuSkool Snacks Collagen Protein Bars https://nuskoolsnacks.com/

Jul 25, 2021 • 58min
#255 Matteo Franceschetti- Building The World’s Leading Sleep Enhancement Company
Matteo Franceschetti is the Co-Founder and CEO of Eight Sleep, the world's leading sleep enhancement company. This conversation dives into Matteo’s decision making frameworks, how he’s enhancing sleep performance, and what it takes to build a fast growing company! Get ready to bring your health to another level! Eight sleep is revolutionizing what a great night of sleep means. Receive $150 off by using code Sean at checkout or go to eightsleep.com/Sean. This episode is brought to you by Admired Leadership. For the BEST course on Leadership I’ve ever taken checkout Admired Leadership . For more Leadership wisdom checkout their daily Admired Leadership Field Notes email and receive their 16 page PDF that will change the way you motivate and inspire others! Episode Notes Watch on YouTube Subscribe to my Newsletter Connect with us! Whatgotyouthere Eight Sleep: Get $150 off your new mattress by going to eightsleep.com/sean or use code “Sean” at checkout. NuSkool Snacks Collagen Protein Bars https://nuskoolsnacks.com/

Jul 18, 2021 • 1h 42min
#254 Guy Spier- Compounding Good Will & Capital
Today Sean sits down with legendary Value Investor Guy Spier. They have a wide ranging conversation discussing things like his lunch with Warren Buffett, how he cultivates his environment to suit his investing style, how he’s compounded good will by writing thousands of thank you notes, and what he’s uncovered on his inner journey! Guy is the Founder and Managing partner of the Aquamarine Fund and author of the book The Education of a Value Investor. Guy's Transcript Episode Notes This episode is brought to you by Admired Leadership. For the BEST course on Leadership I’ve ever taken checkout Admired Leadership. For more Leadership wisdom checkout their daily Admired Leadership Field Notes email and receive their 16 page PDF that will change the way you motivate and inspire others! Watch on YouTube Subscribe to my Newsletter Connect with us! Whatgotyouthere Eight Sleep: Get $150 off your new mattress by going to eightsleep.com/sean or use code “Sean” at checkout. NuSkool Snacks Collagen Protein Bars https://nuskoolsnacks.com/

Jul 11, 2021 • 1h 10min
#253 Grant Williams - Following Your Curiosities, The Value of Listening, & Sharing Timeless Wisdom
This episode is brought to you by Eight Sleep: Get $150 off your new mattress by going to eightsleep.com/sean or use code “Sean” at checkout. Grant Williams is a legend in finance and media where he’s carved out his niche over the last 35 years. On this episode Grant distills down some of the most insightful wisdom he’s learned a long his journey. That journey includes co founding the financial media company Real Vision, working in seven major financial centers from London to Sydney, building the kind of network that many others can only dream about, and creating the publication Things That Make You Go Hmmm. This is a wide ranging conversation about failure, memorable people who’ve changed his life, learning by being a fly on the wall and so much more! Episode Notes Transcript Watch on YouTube Subscribe to my Newsletter Connect with us! Whatgotyouthere This episode is brought to you by Eight Sleep: Get $150 off your new mattress by going to eightsleep.com/sean or use code “Sean” at checkout. For the BEST course on Leadership I've ever taken checkout Admired Leadership. For more Leadership wisdom checkout their daily Admired Leadership Field Notes email and receive their 16 page PDF that will change the way you motivate and inspire others! NuSkool Snacks Collagen Protein Bars https://nuskoolsnacks.com/

Jul 4, 2021 • 1h 24min
#253 Chris Fussell *Repost- Former Navy SEAL on Building Teams, Developing Your Growth Mindset & Conquering the Unknown
Chris Fussell spent 15 years on U.S. Navy SEAL Teams and is a Partner at the McChrystal Group Leadership Institute. He is the author of One Mission: How Leaders Build a Team of Teams, and a co-author of the New York Times bestseller Team of Teams. Chris also served as Aide-de-Camp to Lieutenant General Stanley McChrystal during McChrystal’s final year commanding a Joint Special Operations Task Force fighting Al Qaeda around the globe. Since leaving active duty in 2012, Fussell has also served as a Senior Fellow for National Security at New America, sits on the Board of Directors for the Navy SEAL Foundation, is a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations, and teaches at Yale University’s Jackson Institute. If you want to know what it takes to lead and build teams then this is the episode for you! Episode Show Notes Listen on YouTube Subscribe to my Newsletter Connect with us! Whatgotyouthere NuSkool Snacks Collagen Protein Bars https://nuskoolsnacks.com/ Eight Sleep- Unlock $150 off your new Pod Pro Mattress https://www.eightsleep.com/sean