The Brendan Burns Show

In this episode, Brendan sits down with Yogi Sharma, a former Facebook research scientist and Uber engineer who walked away from a million dollar tech career to become a career coach.They dive deep into the psychology of the Golden Handcuffs, the reality of leaving elite corporate roles, and why the biggest risk isn’t quitting but staying in a life that doesn’t align with your mission. Yogi shares how he scaled his coaching business 5x by shifting from giving advice to driving transformation and explains his daily practice for maintaining an abundance mindset.Key highlights include:The Accidental Coach: How a single conversation led to an 80% raise and a new career path.Redefining Risk: Why high performers are safer taking the leap than they realize.Business vs. Coaching: The transition from being a great technician to running a value centric business.The ROI of Gratitude: How intentional appreciation transforms leadership and personal relationships.Whether you’re an ambitious professional feeling blocked by success or an entrepreneur looking to lead with more transparency, this conversation offers a masterclass in career pivots and human connection.P.S. Whenever you're ready, here are 2 ways I can help you:1. Business Coaching for Coaches & Online EntrepreneursIf you're a coach or online business owner looking to scale to consistent $25K-50K months, I can help. I've helped clients go from sporadic $5K months to reliable $40K+ through proven systems for lead generation, sales, and client delivery.Book a call: BrendanHBurns.com/call2. Hedge Fund Investing ManagementIf you're a high-net-worth individual looking for hands-off, professional investment management, Tiger Rock Capital Management delivered 24% net returns in 2024. This isn't for DIY stock pickers, this is for people who want capital allocation handled by someone who lives and breathes markets.Learn more: TigerRockCapitalManagement.com/call

In this episode, I share what I've learned from simultaneously running a 7-figure coaching business and launching Tiger Rock Capital Management, my hedge fund.I walk through my journey from working as the first outside hire at a hedge fund in 2013, to building my coaching practice in 2016, to scaling it to consistent six-figure months, and finally launching my own fund after putting up strong returns in 2023-2024.Key lessons covered:Why one business is more than plenty (and when two might work)How the core skills of entrepreneurship transfer across completely different industriesThe critical importance of saying NO to the wrong clientsWhy you need a world-class operational partner before starting a second businessHow grit and resilience matter more than industry expertiseWhether you're thinking about starting your first business, scaling your current one, or considering a second venture, this episode breaks down the realities of what it actually takes.P.S. Whenever you're ready, here are 2 ways I can help you:1. Business Coaching for Coaches & Online EntrepreneursIf you're a coach or online business owner looking to scale to consistent $25K-50K months, I can help. I've helped clients go from sporadic $5K months to reliable $40K+ through proven systems for lead generation, sales, and client delivery.Book a call: BrendanHBurns.com/call2. Institutional-Quality Hedge Fund ManagementIf you're a high-net-worth individual looking for hands-off, professional investment management, Tiger Rock Capital Management delivered 24% net returns in 2024. This isn't for DIY stock pickers, this is for people who want capital allocation handled by someone who lives and breathes markets.Learn more: TigerRockCapitalManagement.com/call

From a small town in Eastern Kentucky to advising on over $1.5 trillion in M&A transactions, Jim Woolery's career journey is worth tracking. As a former Senior Partner at elite law firm Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, Co-head of M&A at JP Morgan, and hedge fund founder, Jim shares the strategic decisions and bold moves that shaped his extraordinary career.In this episode, Jim reveals:The one simple thing you must do to make partner at a top law firmHow he transitioned from law to investment banking at the highest levelsWhy he left a prestigious partnership to keep challenging himselfThe "country lawyering" tactics that closed billion-dollar dealsHis framework for prioritizing the 3 critical elements in every transactionWhy he founded his own advisory firm after hedge fund successJim's story demonstrates the power of continuous learning, strategic risk-taking, and staying ahead of market trends. Whether you're climbing the corporate ladder, considering a career pivot, or building your own firm, this conversation offers invaluable insights from someone who mastered multiple industries at their pinnacle.Connect with Jim: 917-841-4832 | https://www.wooleryco.com/Topics: Career transitions, M&A, corporate law, investment banking, hedge funds, entrepreneurship, leadership

In this episode, I join Erik Berglund (a former client and host of I Have Some Questions…) for a deep dive into what truly drives fulfillment. We unpack my path from Wall Street to building a seven-figure coaching business and now scaling his hedge fund, Tiger Rock Capital Management.Topics include:The hidden gap between external success and internal satisfactionWhat makes a coaching business actually scalableWhy emotional regulation and identity drive real resultsHow to know when it’s time to go all-in on yourselfI also share how my background — including a JD-MBA, years in finance, and hundreds of thousands invested in coaching and therapy - shaped my mission and mindset.🎧 Plus, stay tuned for upcoming episodes featuring Dre Baldwin (former pro basketball player) and Jim Woolery (former Cravath partner and co-head of JPMorgan’s M&A group).

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