#127 - Priority Living: How Bill Goodwin Turned Death, Purpose, and Leadership into a Life That Counts

What happens when a young husband and father dies… and comes back? Today’s episode of The Personal Success Podcast is one of the most powerful conversations we’ve ever had. At 28 years old, Bill Goodwin suffered a sudden respiratory collapse. His daughter dialed 911. He coded. His spirit left his body. He experienced what he describes as a full encounter with heaven… and then he returned to life with a clarity and purpose that changed everything. Now, Bill is a leadership coach, Maxwell-certified speaker, pastor-turned-author, and the founder of Priority Living Consulting Group, helping people live lives that truly count. In this episode, Bill and Ryan dive deep into: What’s inside this conversation • Bill’s near-death experience and the peace that transformed his fear • How dying revealed the difference between success and significance • The principle that "leadership is influence — nothing more, nothing less" • Why self-leadership is the hardest… and most important leadership of all • The Seven Pillars of Bill's Priority Living framework • How values shape leadership, identity, and integrity • Why connection and community matter more now than ever • How to break through limiting beliefs and live with purpose • What rhythm means in a world moving too fast • How giving, mentoring, and encouraging others creates a life that lasts • Why living intentionally is the key to making your life count If you’ve ever felt stuck, afraid, overwhelmed, or unsure of your purpose — this episode will meet you exactly where you are… and lift you higher. CONNECT WITH BILL GOODWIN Website: https://prioritylivingcg.com  Order Bill’s Book "Priority Living": https://prioritylivingcg.com/book  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billgoodwin  Instagram: https://instagram.com/coachbillspeaks  CONNECT WITH RYAN WATTS LIFE COACHING Website: https://ryanwattslifecoaching.com  Podcast YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@thepersonalsuccesspodcast  Free Tools & Assessments: • Success IQ Assessment: https://ryanwattslifecoaching.com/successIQ  • Personal Success Planner (Free + Physical Planner Options): https://personalsuccessplanner.com  • Personal Development Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgN9NdOU9YJTIxF825ZhZLXWW2jN4_W9ec5r-fdl8sQR37ow/viewform?usp=sf_link  Book a Complimentary Coaching Consultation: https://ryanwattslifecoaching.com/schedule  EPISODE TAKEAWAYS • Your purpose is discovered, not invented. • Leadership starts at home… with you. • Fear loses power when clarity rises. • Success is for you — significance is for others. • You make your life count by making today count. • Every day is a chance to live your values more fully. • Giving costs you nothing but changes everything. IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE Please rate, review, and share the show. And make sure to subscribe on YouTube so you never miss powerful, life-shifting conversations like this one: https://youtube.com/@thepersonalsuccesspodcast