The Sean Trace Show

Join host Sean Trace on The Sean Trace Show, where creativity and inspiration collide. Each episode features a diverse group of creatives sharing their personal stories, insights, and creative processes to help you ignite your own spark of inspiration. With a focus on authenticity, resilience, abundance, and health, Sean's goal is to help you discover your own unique journey and empower you to live a more inspired life. So tune in and get ready to be inspired.

The Sean Trace Show is a education podcast hosted by Sean Trace, with 366 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Sean Trace hosts The Sean Trace Show, a education show with 366 episodes published.

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  Dean Karnazes: The Ultramarathon Man | The Sean Trace Show

  Sep 30, 202638 min

  I sat down with ultramarathon runner and bestselling author Dean Karnazes, and he completely shifted how I think about motivation, fear, and personal growth. Dean has run over 300 marathons across all seven continents, and he shared the mindset that keeps him going when everything hurts. We talked about why so many people believe they're too old, too fragile, or too late to chase a big dream, and why that conditioning is often the real barrier. Dean explained how staying present, focusing on your very next footstep, and quieting the noise in your head can carry you through almost any challenge. What is one thing you've been telling yourself you can't do?

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  Why We Stop Saying Yes | Kelly Leonard | The Sean Trace Show

  Sep 22, 202642 min

  I sat down with Kelly Leonard, the legendary creative executive behind Second City, the theater that launched Tina Fey, Steve Carell, and Stephen Colbert. We dig into the real origins of "Yes And," tracing it back from a social worker teaching immigrant kids in Chicago all the way to boardrooms and FBI hostage negotiators. Kelly breaks down why our default setting as humans is to say no, and why that instinct is quietly killing our creativity, our careers, and our relationships. We talk about the Keith Jarrett Köln Concert story, the science of why introverts feel better acting like extroverts, and why the biggest barrier to innovation isn't failure, it's success. What's one "no" you regret saying?

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  I Was Addicted to Being Busy

  Sep 21, 20265 min

  For a long time, staying busy made me feel like I had control. Five podcasts in a day, constant projects, always working, it felt like I was moving forward. Then I slowed down and realized something uncomfortable: being busy and making progress are not the same thing. And when the work stopped, some of the anxiety I had been outrunning came right back. I’m still figuring this out. For now, the goal is simple: control the things I can control and learn to let go of the rest.

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  How to Move Forward When Fear Holds You Back | Frank Viscuso | The Sean Trace Show

  Sep 20, 202643 min

  I’ve always believed that some of the best leadership lessons come from places you wouldn’t expect, and in this conversation, I got to explore that idea with retired deputy fire chief and author Frank Viscuso. We talked about what firefighters can teach us about fear, pressure, teamwork, and leadership and why staying calm in a crisis isn’t simply something you’re born with. Frank explains how training, preparation, urgency, and what he calls “ruthless repetitions” can help us make better decisions when everything starts falling apart. We also dug into trust and empathy, why great leaders inspire people instead of demanding loyalty, and how spending real time with your team can build stronger relationships. We talked about conflict, workplace drama, unresolved tension, and why teams can fall apart even when talented people are involved. One lesson that really stuck with me was Frank’s advice to “stop expecting you from other people.” Different people respond differently, and great leadership starts with understanding that. What happens when you stop avoiding the hard things and start moving toward them?

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  What's your One Word? | Cancer Survivor, Serial Entrepreneur Rich Keller | The Sean Trace Show

  Sep 2, 202652 min

  I sat down with Rich Keller, a former corporate branding executive who walked away from a thirty-year career on the spot to help people discover their identity in a single word. Rich breaks down why so many of us stumble when someone asks "tell me about yourself," and how conflating what we do with who we are quietly steals our confidence, our resilience, and our sense of purpose. We talk about Apple, Steve Jobs, and why iconic brands never waver from their core value, then bring it back to something deeply personal: grief, gratitude, and what it means to keep showing up when life reminds you that time is not guaranteed. What's the one word you'd use to describe yourself?

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