Episode 48

Author Nick Kennedy On Leading A Purposeful Life, Taking Risks, And Creating Positive Change (#48)

Author, serial entrepreneur, and executive life coach Nick Kennedy talks with me about building a principled business, leading a purposeful life, and creating positive change as an entrepreneur.

His lessons are for all of us, whether we intend to start our own business or not. In fact, Nick’s definition of “entrepreneur” likely includes you, no matter your field of work.

Nick spent hundreds of hours visiting his father in prison before eventually starting several companies, including an airline that was sold in 2017. He was named a 2017 EY Entrepreneur of the Year, awarded Dallas Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 and serves as a Capital Factory mentor and is on the boards of several companies. He’s been featured in NY Times, The Wall Street Journal, D Magazine, Texas Monthly, Dallas News, and the Dallas Business Journal.

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Chuck Allen

Chuck Allen is the host of Cool Change, a podcast for thoughtful humans navigating life’s transitions with intention and heart.

Drawing on decades of coaching, leadership, and lived experience, Chuck helps listeners design lives that feel more aligned, adventurous, and meaningful. Whether exploring personal growth, career shifts, or new chapters in relationships, Chuck brings a warm, reflective voice to conversations about change — and the possibilities it unlocks.