If you’re a high-performing leader wondering why your team of A-players still isn’t winning, this episode is your wake-up call. Bryan sits down with Katrina Ghazarian, a former athlete turned HR powerhouse, to unpack why company culture often crumbles under pressure—and how to fix it before your best people walk out the door.

From simplifying culture audits to setting goals that can actually pass a stress test, Katrina shares sharp insights on leadership habits, vision clarity, and real-time feedback. She also opens up about how becoming a mom sparked her leap into entrepreneurship—and how taking control of her schedule turned into an eight-year consulting partnership.

Whether you're a corporate executive, founder, or transitioning athlete trying to lead at the next level, this conversation is packed with clarity, challenge, and practical ways to build trust, drive results, and stop playing small.

Chapters
00:00 – Cold opens & 75-degree weather gap
01:30 – Meet Katrina: Founder, athlete, culture fixer
03:00 – Culture isn’t a mystery—look at exec behavior
07:30 – Why your goals fail the pressure test
13:00 – The real reason Katrina became an entrepreneur
17:00 – Freedom > money: the power of choosing your time
21:00 – What separates ready clients from the rest
23:00 – Visionaries vs. resistant teams: what’s really going on
28:00 – Your ideas are valid—just ship them
30:30 – Want trust? Go talk to your people
34:00 – Building equity starts with teaching the business
39:00 – The truth is feedback in real time
43:30 – Final thoughts + where to find Katrina
38:10 – Like, Subscribe & Share What’s Next!

Connect with Katrina:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-ghazarian/
Website: https://gamedayhr.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gamedayhr/

Connect with Bryan:

Check out the website: www.whatsnextpodcast.com
Connect with Bryan on Instagram: @bryanfinnerty22
Connect with Bryan on LinkedIn: @bryanfinnerty

PS- Do you love this podcast? We would appreciate it if you could leave a rating and review for the show. This will continue to help us support athletes as they transition to what's next.

Don't forget to FOLLOW the podcast so you don't miss a single episode.

What if everything you've been told about finding your purpose after sports is wrong? In this powerful episode, Bryan sits down with Matt Granados—performance strategist, entrepreneur, and founder of Life Pulse, to talk about what it really takes to transition from high-level athlete to fulfilled human. They dive into truth-based transformation, why chasing passion is dangerous, and how to identify your purpose by looking at your past, not your future. This is a must-listen for any athlete or high performer who feels stuck, searching, or like they’ve hit a ceiling. From practical tools to personal stories, Matt delivers a masterclass on creating a life aligned with your calling—not just your old identity.

Chapters

00:00 – Why Passion Can Be Dangerous

01:18 – Meet Matt Granados & Life Pulse

02:40 – From High Performance to Optimal Performance

03:55 – Why Most Athletes Stay Stuck

06:25 – Identity, Calling & Assignment Explained

08:05 – Purpose vs Passion: A Wake-Up Call

10:00 – How to Discover Your Purpose

11:42 – A Real-Life Client Example

13:20 – Digging Deeper Than "I Just Love Soccer"

15:10 – Athletes as Products in a Business Machine

17:35 – What Bryan Learned from the MLB & NHL Orgs

19:00 – Structure + Intention = Perpetual Development

21:10 – The Triangle of Influence: Athlete, Exec, Entrepreneur

23:00 – The Power of Alignment & Community

24:20 – Realign Conference: Why It's Different

26:35 – What You Get at the Event

28:55 – Custom 90-Day Plan & Tool Access

30:00 – Integration of Faith, Business, and Life

33:20 – Obedience > Outcome

35:30 – Final Encouragements for Athletes

37:00 – One Thing Every Rookie Needs

38:10 – Like, Subscribe & Share What’s Next!

Connect with Matt:

• Website:: https://www.lifepulseinc.com/wn
• Realign Conference: https://www.lifepulseinc.com/realign-conference
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPNc15l_7JB8-aziMAnLPsA
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifepulseinc/

Connect with Bryan:

Check out the website: www.whatsnextpodcast.com
Connect with Bryan on Instagram: @bryanfinnerty22
Connect with Bryan on LinkedIn: @bryanfinnerty

PS- Do you love this podcast? We would appreciate it if you could leave a rating and review for the show. This will continue to help us support athletes as they transition to what's next.

Don't forget to FOLLOW the podcast so you don't miss a single episode.

After nearly a month on the road, from the mountains of Colorado to the beaches of The Bahamas and the soccer fields of Germany, Bryan returns with a new perspective on what freedom really means.

In this solo reflection, he breaks down the four levels of freedom taught by Dan Sullivan: time, money, relationships, and purpose and shares how aligning them with your North Star can transform the way you live, lead, and build your business.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re chasing success but still missing meaning, this episode will help you pause, realign, and rediscover what truly drives you.

Chapters
00:00 – Freedom Isn’t Something You Chase
01:00 – What Four Weeks on the Road Taught Me
02:15 – The Four Levels of Freedom (Time, Money, Relationships, Purpose)
05:45 – Lessons from the Mountains, Beaches & Fields
07:30 – Transactional vs Transformational Relationships
09:15 – Living in Alignment with Your North Star
10:30 – A Challenge for You: Take 10 Minutes of Stillness
11:30 – Final Thoughts & Freedom Reminders

Connect with Bryan:

Check out the website: www.whatsnextpodcast.com
Connect with Bryan on Instagram: @bryanfinnerty22
Connect with Bryan on LinkedIn: @bryanfinnerty

PS- Do you love this podcast? We would appreciate it if you could leave a rating and review for the show. This will continue to help us support athletes as they transition to what's next.

Don't forget to FOLLOW the podcast so you don't miss a single episode.