The Grounded Man

The Grounded Man Podcast by Deru is for hardworking men building businesses, carrying responsibility, and providing for their families — who feel they should be freer. The world has changed, and leading through hard work and long hours now limits a man’s influence. Deru is changing how leaders lead - from the inside out. It's a way to carry the load without constant pressure - so you can enjoy what you’re building, and still have energy for life!

The Grounded Man is a arts podcast hosted by John Douglas, with 26 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

John Douglas hosts The Grounded Man, a arts show with 26 episodes published.

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  The Season of Root: When I'm not providing, who am I?

  Oct 1, 202621 min

  What if the value you have been chasing has been within you all along? In this episode of The Deru Way, John explores the season of Rooting and what it means to move from being a pressured provider to a present provider. He shares his own experience of starting a business, struggling with money, pricing, and sales, and how chasing success and outcomes created more pressure instead of helping him move forward. John also explores what it means to become a man of value by recognizing the strengths, experience, wisdom, and natural gifts you already carry. He explains how separating your worth from the hours you work, trusting the process, and contributing from a place of abundance can help you lead your business and life with more presence. Want to check how present you are in your business and life? Book your Deru Presence Check here: https://calendly.com/johndouglas-coaching/deru-presence-check 00:01:10 — The Season of Rooting 00:03:34 — Money, Worth, and Pressure 00:05:12 — Understanding Value 00:07:10 — The Pressured Provider 00:08:30 — The Present Provider 00:10:30 — Stop Chasing Success 00:12:33 — You Are the Source 00:14:20 — Separating Worth From Work 00:17:13 — The Grounding Reflection 00:19:29 — Who Are You Behind the Titles?

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  The Season of Release: Are you blocking your growth on purpose?

  Sep 23, 202622 min

  What are you holding on to that is getting in the way of your own growth? In this episode of The Deru Way, John explores the season of Release and what it really means to let go. He shares how pressure, comparison, expectations, and the need for control can drain your energy and disconnect you from the present. John also explores the difference between what you are responsible for, what you are responsible for, and what is outside your control. He explains how releasing fear, trusting the process, and creating space can help you move forward with more clarity and presence. Want to check how present you are in your business and life? Book your Deru Presence Check here: https://calendly.com/johndouglas-coaching/deru-presence-check 00:01:51 — The Season of Release 00:03:15 — Feeling Behind 00:04:24 — Stepping Back Into Nature 00:05:09 — Acceptance Without Lowering Your Standards 00:06:21 — Returning to Your Purpose 00:07:04 — Letting Go of Outcomes 00:08:48 — Creating Capacity 00:10:15 — Responsible For vs. Responsible To 00:12:17 — Trusting the Timing 00:13:41 — The Four Ps of Fear 00:17:31 — The Season of Release in Nature 00:18:45 — Growth Starts With Subtraction 00:19:35 — A Reflection for Letting Go

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  The Deru Way: Opportunity is present, but are you?

  Sep 10, 202620 min

  Are you leading your business from presence, or are you leading from pressure? In the first episode of The Deru Way, a special six-week series of The Grounded Man Podcast, John explores why there has never been more opportunity to grow a business, but also never been more noise and distraction competing for your attention. He explains why staying grounded and present is becoming increasingly important, and how being reactive, firefighting, and spending too much time on low-value work can take you away from the areas where your time matters most. John also looks at the cost of losing presence both in business and at home. He explains why time itself isn’t the problem, but how present you are within those hours, and explores the difference between leading from pressure on the outside and leading from presence on the inside. John also shares the meaning behind Deru — to be solid, firm, and steadfast — and why returning to who you are behind the work, roles, successes, and failures creates greater trust in yourself and the process. John then introduces the five seasons of The Deru Way: Return, Release, Rooting, Rise, and Restore. He explains how each season reflects a natural part of growth, from developing greater self-awareness and letting go of limitations to finding clarity, taking aligned action, and creating an environment that supports who you want to become. He closes with two reflections on what a lack of presence may be costing you in your business and in your life at home. Want to check how present you are in your business and life? Book your Deru Presence Check here: https://calendly.com/johndouglas-coaching/deru-presence-check 00:00:54 — Introducing The Deru Way 00:02:16 — Are You Present for the Opportunity? 00:03:26 — The Cost of Noise and Distraction 00:04:54 — How Distraction Shows Up in Business 00:05:26 — What Would 10 Hours of Presence Be Worth? 00:06:40 — The Cost of Distraction at Home 00:07:25 — Time Is Not the Problem 00:08:17 — What Deru Means 00:09:09 — Leading From Presence vs. Pressure 00:11:45 — Introducing the Five Seasons of Growth 00:12:41 — Return: Coming Back to Truth 00:13:19 — Release: Letting Go to Grow 00:14:33 — Rooting: Creating Clarity and Direction 00:15:04 — Rise: Becoming the Man You Want to Be 00:15:18 — Restore: Creating the Right Environment 00:16:08 — Growing Yourself and Your Business 00:17:21 — What Is Distraction Costing Your Business? 00:18:26 — The Grounding Question

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  Lessons from 40 years leading a family business with Michael O’Reilly

  Sep 4, 202658 min

  How do you grow a family business without losing the values that built it? In this episode, John is joined by Michael O’Reilly, second-generation Managing Director of Pneumatics Group, for a walk-and-talk about his four decades in the family business. Michael reflects on its humble beginnings, why holding stock became a competitive advantage, and how learning every part of the company has been both a strength and a challenge. Michael also shares the story of buying the business from his dad, navigating recessions and difficult family moments, and the important role his mam played in creating the heart and energy of the company. He explains why reputation, trust, and looking after people have remained central to how the family leads and grows the business. John and Michael also explore the value of outside support, the impact of working with Deru, and how greater clarity and accountability have helped Michael focus on the areas where his time matters most. Michael discusses achieving the company’s most profitable years in decades, making decisions with greater confidence, and creating more space for his family and life outside the business. Interested in joining our next Grounded Man Hike? Click here for more: https://www.derunation.com/TGM-Hike 00:01:48 — Introducing Pneumatics 00:04:31 — The Early Days 00:05:43 — Why Holding Stock Pays 00:06:44 — Taking More Responsibility 00:08:08 — Knowing Everything: A Strength or Weakness? 00:11:43 — Reputation Is Our Goal 00:12:09 — Reputation Pays 00:14:11 — Being the Conscience of the Company 00:17:31 — Building a Brand 00:18:20 — Buying the Business Off Dad 00:21:42 — Overcoming Challenges as a Family 00:25:57 — The Role Our Mam Played 00:30:56 — Getting Support to Lead and Grow 00:33:23 — Working with Deru 00:41:16 — The Most Profitable Years in Decades 00:43:34 — Growing with Confidence 00:45:36 — How Michael Leads Outside the Business 00:49:05 — The Deru Mechanism 00:50:13 — What Surprised Michael About Deru 00:52:13 — What Michael Is Most Excited About

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  If you don't take the time, you won't have the energy

  Aug 25, 202617 min

  How much of your week is intentionally designed to protect and raise your energy? In this episode, John explores why making time for yourself isn’t selfish — it’s essential to how you lead. He shares a simple exercise around work, family, and yourself, and explains why where you actually spend your time and energy is a better reflection of your priorities than what you say matters most. John also introduces the idea of grounding yourself each morning, starting with just 10–15 minutes to reset, recharge, and sharpen your thinking. He looks at gratitude as a powerful way to move out of frustration, protect your energy, and create more space to lead your business, family, and life with greater clarity and presence. Interested in joining our next Grounded Man Hike? Click here for more: https://www.derunation.com/TGM-Hike 00:01:23 — Making Time for You 00:02:29 — Where Your Priorities Really Are 00:03:32 — Invest in Yourself First 00:06:31 — Protecting Your Energy 00:07:11 — Energy, Time & Freedom 00:09:39 — The 15-Minute Reset 00:10:37 — The Grounding Ritual 00:12:23 — Practicing Gratitude 00:13:19 — Gratitude Over Frustration 00:15:07 — Being Grateful for What’s Ahead

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