In today’s episode, you’ll hear one of the most compelling life stories I’ve ever heard. As we celebrate 10 years of the STaR Coach Show, I’ve looked back over some of the guests who brought something truly special to the show in the early years, and Andrew Bennett definitely fits the bill. He joins me for a third appearance on the show, and I can’t wait to share this conversation with you. Our focus is on the shift Andrew has made to zero in on individual development and living a purposeful life. You’ll gain insights into your inner work, along with practical tools to implement immediately with your coaching clients. Join us for this uplifting and inspiring conversation!
Andrew Bennett is a coach, professor, keynote speaker, and the founder and president of Bennett Performance Group. He’s also a lifelong magician, performing and perfecting magic tricks since the age of seven. A unique mix of business and life experiences has given Andrew valuable insight and compassion, enabling him to facilitate profound transformation in people and companies. As a longtime consultant and executive coach, he has been involved in nearly 40 major culture revitalization projects, creating customized solutions for lasting results. With the perspective that magic is the art of transformation, Andrew uses it to teach people how to rethink possibilities and obstacles, opening the door to new ways of thinking and acting. He teaches managers and leaders how to create environments where innovation, resilience, and capacity for change thrive.
Show Highlights:
- Andrew’s inspiration for his transformation: A shift from organizational to individual development
- Andrew’s story: Enduring much loss in life brings a unique awareness of the “preciousness of life.”
- Andrew’s new book (Coming in 2027!): A focus on the profound value of sharing your humanity with others.
- Words of wisdom from Andrew about the inner work we can do to find our life’s purpose
- Magic: The one constant in Andrew’s life since age 7 that became a useful tool in adulthood
- The framework of the three acts of magic: Appear, disappear, and restore (How this principle became the framework of Andrew’s life and work)
- The most important lessons around “appear, disappear, and restore” can help us make the most out of the precious gift of life.
- “Saying NO is easier when we have a deeper YES.”
- Andrew’s perspective on writing a transformational memoir: Being vulnerable in sharing your story isn’t scary when you sincerely want to help others and make a meaningful impact with your life.
- A key message from Andrew: “Appreciate this gift of life. Your life is important, and you are here to help raise others up. You are precious, valuable, and good.”
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