Successful, But Is This All There Is? Rethinking Purpose in Midlife with Stephen Keys

What happens when you’ve achieved the things you once thought would make you happy, but still feel there’s something more?In this episode of Mind, Money & Medicine, Favour speaks with Stephen Keys, a former global corporate leader and co-founder of The Wisdom Vault, a platform focused on stories and practical ideas for building a more purposeful second half of life.After decades in corporate leadership, Stephen made a deliberate shift from pursuing success to pursuing significance. Today, his work sits at the intersection of leadership, purpose, philanthropy, positive ageing, and midlife, with a particular focus on helping men think differently about this stage of life.Stephen shares what he has learned from interviewing founders, funders, athletes, philanthropists, and other change-makers, and how those conversations have influenced his own understanding of purpose and meaningful living.We talk about what it means to redefine achievement in midlife, why ageing can be an opportunity rather than a limitation, and what someone in their 40s or 50s can do when their life looks successful on paper but doesn’t feel complete.Stephen also reflects on philanthropy, legacy, and his experience as an ultra-runner—including running hundreds of kilometres for causes he believes in—and what pursuing difficult goals has taught him about life.Connect with Stephen Keys🌐 The Wisdom Vault: The Wisdom Vault⁠Explore Stephen’s conversations, stories, community, and practical tools for navigating the second half of life with greater clarity and intention.Stay Connected with Mind, Money & MedicineFollow Mind, Money & Medicine on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and subscribe on YouTube for more conversations about purpose, personal growth, career, health, relationships, and living more intentionally.