Episode 30

Pete Gumbrecht: What Sailing 28,000 Miles on His Boat in the Middle of His Career Taught the Consultant About Life, Change, Value, and Adventure (#30)

It took visiting Maui to make it happen (poor me, I know), but I finally caught up with Pete Gumbrecht to learn what sailing 28,000 miles on his boat in the middle of his career taught him about life and change.

"I met a lot of people who had allowed their dream to shackle them... but they weren't happy anymore. They had allowed the dream to own them and they had allowed it to become a burden instead of something joyful... and I didn't want that to happen. So I came back..."

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Embrace Life Transitions with Purpose and Joy

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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.