#012 - Miles Davis | Presence Means More Than Being Perfect | The Dads Project Podcast

“You deserve better. Your family deserves better. And you deserve a guide who will help get you there.” — Miles DavisIn this powerful and deeply honest episode, Nick is joined by Miles Davis, father of two daughters and successful fitness business owner, to explore what it truly means to lead at home. Miles shares wisdom on balancing career and fatherhood, the emotional growth required of modern dads, and how the lessons we model are often more impactful than the words we speak.Together, they explore what it means to show up fully, not just as a provider, but as a present, emotionally available, and intentional leader in your family.What You’ll Learn in This Episode: “Present > Perfect”Why your kids don’t need you to be perfect, they need you to be there.The power of eye contact, attention, and phone-free connection.Emotional Availability as a FatherHow Miles grew from a task-oriented provider to a dad who holds emotional space.Tactical tips for creating open communication with your kids as they grow.Disarming the Overwhelmed DadHow to remove the mental blocks that keep men from taking action on their health.Why you don’t need a gym to start building a better you.Balancing Business and FatherhoodWhy stepping back from work to lean into family helped Miles’ business grow.The importance of peer groups and choosing your inner circle wisely.Dad 3.0Miles introduces his new program, Dad 3.0, designed to help busy dads regain their health, clarity, and confidence, without sacrificing family time.Miles’ 3 Dad Leadership Principles:1. Always Lead by Serving – Model servant leadership at home and work.2. Put Your Oxygen Mask On First – You can’t carry the load if you’re running on empty.3. Show Your Work – Let your kids see the process, the struggle, and your growth.------------------------🔗 Connect with Miles:Miles on InstagramMiles’ Gym⁠🔗 Connect with Nick⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠Dads Project On Instagram