

What Got You There with Sean DeLaney
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.
🎧 Subscribe to join the journey.
📬 Connect at whatgotyouthere.com
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.
🎧 Subscribe to join the journey.
📬 Connect at whatgotyouthere.com
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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

Jun 27, 2021 • 54min
#252 Dr. Ron Friedman - Decoding Greatness: How the Best in the World Reverse Engineer Success
For generations, we’ve been taught there are two ways to succeed—either from talent or practice. But on today’s episode Dr. Ron Friedman describes a powerful third path—one that has quietly launched icons in a wide range of fields, from artists, writers, and chefs to athletes, inventors, and entrepreneurs: called reverse engineering. This interview shows you how to Learn to spot hidden patterns inside works you love Discover how to turn those insights into a blueprint Apply proven formulas to your field and succeed faster Ron is the founder of ignite80, a learning and development company that translates research in neuroscience, human physiology, and behavioral economics into practical strategies that help working professionals become healthier, happier and more productive. His first book, The Best Place to Work, was selected as an Inc. magazine Best Business Book of the Year. He has a new book Decoding Greatness which is an excellent read and out now! Episode Notes Watch on YouTube Subscribe to my Newsletter Connect with us! Whatgotyouthere NuSkool Snacks Collagen Protein Bars https://nuskoolsnacks.com/

Jun 20, 2021 • 60min
#251 James Nestor - Breaking Down the Lost Art of Breathing
James Nestor is an author and journalist who’s recent book Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art is one of the most interesting books Sean’s read in recent years. Breath explores how humans have lost the ability to breathe properly over the past several hundred thousand years and is now suffering from a laundry list of maladies -- snoring, sleep apnea, asthma, autoimmune disease -- because of it. This conversation will be drawing on thousands of years of medical texts and recent cutting-edge studies in pulmonology, psychology, biochemistry, and human physiology, to breakdown the importance of our breathing and how we can improve our overall health and well being! Episode Notes Watch on YouTube Subscribe to my Newsletter Connect with us! Whatgotyouthere NuSkool Snacks Collagen Protein Bars https://nuskoolsnacks.com/

Jun 13, 2021 • 36min
#250 Dr. Robert Ballard- Discovering the Titanic, Deep Sea Exploration & Overcoming Challenges
Dr. Robert Ballard is among the most accomplished and well known of the world's deep-sea explorers. Dr. Ballard is best known for his historic discoveries of the sunken Titanic, hydrothermal vents, the German battleship Bismarck, and numerous other contemporary and ancient shipwrecks around the world. During his long career he has conducted more than 150 deep-sea expeditions using the latest in exploration technology. On this episode Dr. Ballard discusses many of the incredible moments he’s experienced on his journey! Episode Notes Watch on YouTube Subscribe to my Newsletter Connect with us! Whatgotyouthere Looking for a software development job? Checkout Culture Finders today to be matched with your dream company. NuSkool Snacks Collagen Protein Bars https://nuskoolsnacks.com/ https://drinksupercoffee.com/

Jun 6, 2021 • 1h 30min
#249 James Kerr - Creating a Culture for Leadership & High Performance
James Kerr specializes in leadership and high performance. He is the author of ‘Legacy’, the international bestseller, which analyses the unique culture of the world’s most successful sporting team, the All Blacks rugby team. The Daily Telegraph called it the ‘modern version of Vince Lombardi’s guides to coaching’. In his work, Kerr addresses the transferable principles that drive exceptional outperformance. Using examples from his work with sports, the military and business, he argues that winning teams employ the same basic ideas; a relentless focus on excellence, a commitment to a collective cause, individual autonomy, trust initiative; accountability, and candid communication, underpinned by a culture in which ‘leaders create leaders’. If you want to learn more about leadership and high performance than this episode is for you! Episode Notes Watch on YouTube Subscribe to my Newsletter Connect with us! Whatgotyouthere Looking for a software development job? Checkout Culture Finders today to be matched with your dream company. NuSkool Snacks Collagen Protein Bars https://nuskoolsnacks.com/ https://drinksupercoffee.com/