What's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose

De: Bill Ellis; Brand Architect
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  • Have you ever asked yourself What's the Point? What's the point of your work, your hobbies, your life? What's the point of what you do? What's the Point? is a question that can't be asked too often. It's a question that ultimately uncovers your purpose professionally, personally - in life as a whole. Join Brand Architect Bill Ellis as he pursues the answer to this question, and more, with people who have discovered their purpose, fuel it with their passion, and drive it through persistence. You'll be familiar with many of Bill's guests, while others you won't know but should. Each episode will be filled with learning, laughter, and inspiration which you can incorporate into clarifying your own purpose and moving closer to the success and fulfillment you desire. Listen and subscribe now so that you don't miss a single episode of awesomeness.
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  • 98. The Generous Leader: Joe Davis on Leading with Care, Driving Results, and Leaving a Legacy

    98. The Generous Leader: Joe Davis on Leading with Care, Driving Results, and Leaving a Legacy
    Apr 24 2025
    Reimagining Leadership Through Generosity In this episode of What’s the Point?, Bill Ellis is joined by Joe Davis—retired Managing Director and Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), author of The Generous Leader, and lifelong connector. Joe spent 37 years with BCG, co-founding the DC office, launching its North American public sector business, and eventually leading BCG North America. He also founded the Center for Inclusion and Equity, reflecting his core belief: the best leaders are those who help others thrive. Now in his second term as Board Chair at Whitman College, Joe brings wisdom from decades in high-stakes leadership, combined with the personal clarity that comes from being a father, grandfather, and man of purpose. In this conversation, he and Bill unpack what it truly means to lead with generosity. Episode Highlights & Key Takeaways: What is Generous Leadership? Giving of yourself to help others grow—without expecting direct benefit.Performance Through People: Joe explains why the best results come from investing in your team’s potential.Leadership ≠ Niceness: Generosity includes difficult conversations and accountability, not just kindness.Letting Go of the Mask: Why vulnerability and honesty are essential in high-performing teams.Seven Ways to Give: An overview of the elements in The Generous Leader, including listening to learn, giving direct feedback with care, and small acts that have lasting impact.Early Lessons: Joe’s mentor helped shape his leadership philosophy through a simple but powerful act of loyalty.From Small-Town Kid to BCG Exec: How Joe’s drive, shaped in childhood, carried him from Whitman to Harvard Business School to global leadership.Consulting Behind the Curtain: Joe explains what top-tier consulting is really about—and why being an outsider gives you the advantage of objectivity. Joe Davis shows us that leadership isn’t about title, ego, or being the smartest person in the room—it’s about being real, building others up, and having the courage to lead with both heart and accountability. Whether you're managing a team or mentoring a child, the ripple effect of generous leadership can be life-changing. Subscribe & Share: Don’t miss an episode of What’s the Point?. Subscribe on your favorite platform and share this episode with someone striving to lead with impact. Real leadership starts with generosity. Connect with Bill: bill@brandingpillars.comwww.brandingpillars.comwww.brandingforresults.comIG - @wcellisFacebook - @CoachBillEllisLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/wcellisBook: Women Who Won Links for This Episode: Name: Joe DavisEmail: joedavistgl@gmail.comWebsite(s):https://www.joedavis.comSOCIAL MEDIA INFO:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joedavis1313Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joedavistglInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/joedavistglTwitter: https://x.com/JoeDavisTGL?s=20BOOK: https://www.joedavis.com Quick Episode Summary: 0:00 Welcome and intro to Joe Davis and his BCG legacy2:00 What does it mean to be a generous leader?5:00 Generosity includes hard truths, team accountability, and letting people go when needed8:00 Stories of tough conversations delivered with care12:00 How humility and feedback create stronger teams15:00 Boss vs. Leader: Why leadership is about service, not control17:00 Joe’s seven principles from The Generous Leader20:00 Vulnerability and realness in a competitive workplace24:00 Helping your team shine vs. grabbing the spotlight27:00 A personal story of loyalty and how a mentor had Joe’s back32:00 How Joe’s childhood and family shaped his work ethic and vision35:00 Joe’s journey to Harvard Business School and discovering consulting38:00 What consulting really is—and why clients value clear communication42:00 External perspective as a strategic asset43:00 Joe’s answer to “What’s the Point?”—Help others be the best they can be
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    44 m
  • 97. Midlife Career Change with Purpose: Scott Doyne on Identity, Transition, & Finding Your Next Chapter

    97. Midlife Career Change with Purpose: Scott Doyne on Identity, Transition, & Finding Your Next Chapter
    Apr 10 2025

    In this enlightening episode of What’s the Point?, Bill Ellis welcomes Scott Doyne—a former sports executive, keynote speaker, professional coach, and author of Exploring the Midlife Career Crisis: A Guide to Navigating the Four Stages of Career Transition. After two decades leading strategy and analytics at Turner Sports, Scott made a dramatic shift, stepping away from the world of NBA.com, March Madness, and Bleacher Report to help others redefine success in midlife.

    Scott unpacks how leaving behind a "dream job" can be the beginning of a more aligned and fulfilling journey. From unpaid internships to executive leadership, and eventually entrepreneurship, his story is a masterclass in reinvention, resilience, and real-world strategy.

    Episode Highlights & Key Takeaways:

    • The Power of Internships: How Scott broke into the sports industry and built a 20-year career at Turner through early sacrifices and persistence.
    • Leveraging Your MBA: Why graduate school gave Scott the education, network, and confidence to pivot into leadership roles.
    • Networking That Works: The mindset and methods Scott used to authentically build a long-lasting network.
    • Turning Points: How layoffs, life transitions, and journaling led Scott to discover his next purpose.
    • The ICAN Framework: A practical approach to networking—Identify, Connect, Ask, Navigate.
    • What Makes a Career Crisis 'Midlife': Why this time in life is uniquely suited to transformation and legacy-building.
    • The Four Stages of Career Transition: Realize, Explore, Articulate, and Activate—Scott explains how anyone can use this model.
    • From External Success to Inner Alignment: Redefining what a "career win" looks like beyond title and salary.

    Scott Doyne’s story reminds us that our careers are not linear and our identities are not defined by titles. Whether you're navigating a transition or simply wondering if there's more to life than your current role, Scott's perspective offers clarity, confidence, and encouragement to take the next step—thoughtfully and with purpose.


    Don’t miss an episode of What’s the Point?. Subscribe on your favorite platform and share this conversation with someone exploring a new chapter in their professional life. Transitions can be powerful—especially when you have the right roadmap.

    Connect with Bill:

    • bill@brandingpillars.com
    • www.brandingpillars.com
    • www.brandingforresults.com
    • IG - @wcellis
    • Facebook - @CoachBillEllis
    • LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/wcellis
    • Book: Women Who Won

    Quick Episode Summary:

    • 0:00 Welcome and intro to Scott Doyne and his impressive career journey
    • 1:00 How Scott transitioned from Cincinnati to the world of Turner Sports
    • 3:00 The sacrifices and hustle of early unpaid internships
    • 6:00 The value of an MBA in finding purpose and confidence
    • 10:00 Networking lessons, the ICAN framework, and pushing limits professionally
    • 14:00 The importance of not tying identity to job titles alone
    • 18:00 Working alongside major sports figures and what he learned from them
    • 23:00 The reality of layoffs and why preparing early makes a difference
    • 25:00 How journaling and coaching helped him find his new direction
    • 28:00 Explaining the four stages of transition: Realize, Explore, Articulate, Activate
    • 33:00 Pursuing purpose, not just a paycheck, in your next chapter
    • 36:00 Grieving what you lose when leaving a big company—like colleagues and culture
    • 39:00 The Ikigai concept and designing a life that blends passion, mission, and profession
    • 41:00 Eastern philosophy vs. Western productivity: A different view of success
    • 43:00 Scott’s answer to "What’s the Point?" — Help others help others
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    45 m
  • 96. From Diagnosis to Empowerment: Deb Krier on Living Fully, Leading Boldly, and Building a Legacy

    96. From Diagnosis to Empowerment: Deb Krier on Living Fully, Leading Boldly, and Building a Legacy
    Mar 27 2025
    An Honest Conversation About Life, Illness, and the Power of Perspective In this powerful episode of What’s the Point?, Bill Ellis sits down with Deb Krier—a seasoned marketing and communications expert, longtime business podcaster, and three-time cancer survivor—who has turned unimaginable adversity into a purposeful mission to help others live with clarity and courage. Deb's career began with a simple piece of advice: turn your passion into your profession. That led to a decades-long journey in PR, branding, social media, and communications, eventually founding Wise Women Communications, LLC, an award-winning, full-service firm. She later launched The Business Power Hour podcast, now a part of the C-Suite Network, where she's hosted over 1,000 episodes helping business leaders thrive. But in 2015, her life took a dramatic turn when a routine mammogram resulted in a stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis. Deb faced catastrophic complications during treatment, spending months in the hospital and undergoing nine surgeries. Through it all, she worked, coached, and kept her sense of humor. Today, she channels that experience into her platform, TryingNotToDie.live, and supports others by showing what it means to not just survive—but truly live. Episode Highlights & Key Takeaways: Living with Purpose: Why Deb launched TryingNotToDie.live to encourage others to embrace life despite illness.Turning Passion into a Career: How a love for PR and communications led to the founding of her own agency.Trust and Advocacy in Healthcare: How standing up for herself—and switching doctors—was essential to her survival.The LIVE Acronym: Lead your tribe, Invigorate your soul, Voice your feelings, Elevate your mindset.Misdiagnosis and Resilience: From a stage 0 to stage 4 diagnosis and overcoming life-threatening complications.Support is Everything: The role her husband, friends, and professional network played in helping her recover and thrive.What Not to Say: The worst advice Deb didn’t follow—and why that mattered.Professional Identity Through Illness: How she balanced treatment with podcasting, coaching, and leadership. Deb Krier doesn’t just talk about surviving—she lives out the message of thriving through adversity, being your own best advocate, and helping others find strength in their stories. Whether you’re facing a diagnosis, caring for someone who is, or simply looking for ways to live with more intention, this episode offers perspective and purpose in abundance. Subscribe & Share: Don’t miss an episode of What’s the Point?. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement to lead, live, and leave a lasting impact. Connect with Bill: bill@brandingpillars.comwww.brandingpillars.comwww.brandingforresults.comIG - @wcellisFacebook - @CoachBillEllisLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/wcellisBook: Women Who Won Links for This Episode: Name: Deb KrierEmail: deb@debkrier.comPhone: +1_-_303-594-8930Website: https://tryingnottodie.live/SOCIAL MEDIA INFO:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahkrier/Facebook: Personal: https://www.facebook.com/Deb.KrierPage: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tryingnottodielive Quick Episode Summary: 0:00 Welcome and introduction to Deb Krier’s inspiring journey1:00 From communications and cancer PR to becoming a patient herself3:00 Misdiagnosis, shifting from stage 0 to stage 4, and the importance of informed care6:00 Finding the right medical team and surviving septic shock10:00 Deb’s perspective on trusting medical providers versus liking them14:00 The childhood advice she rejected and the wisdom she embraced17:00 The moment she launched Trying Not To Die LIVE20:00 A deeper dive into the LIVE acronym and what each part means27:00 Standing your ground when medical instincts say otherwise31:00 Why we can’t just "try not to die"—we have to choose to live fully33:00 Legacy, service, and taking others on the journey with you34:00 Deb’s podcasting journey: Over 1,000 episodes and counting36:00 Communication, nuance, and the lost art of listening40:00 What’s next: Becoming a cancer coach for business leaders43:00 Deb’s answer to "What’s the Point?"—Leave a legacy you’re proud of
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