The Chief Energy Officer: What GenXers Can Learn from GenZ Purpose w/Conrad Hawley

What GenXers stuck in corporate can learn from a 22-year-old former D1 athlete who walked away from the easy path, found his purpose, and chose to serve others—even when it was uncomfortable. I like to connect the dots and showcase what's possible if we break out of our comfort zones 🔑 In This Episode: Why Conrad left a full football scholarship (and $250K in value) at Kansas to find his true path How he walked on to Iowa State’s Top 25 basketball program after not playing for 3 years His role as the team’s “Chief Energy Officer” and how he brought discipline and heart into everything he did How struggle, loneliness, and discomfort became the fuel for transformation The importance of self-awareness, emotional honesty, and earning your identity Why he’s building a speaking career focused on pouring into others—and how that fills him with purpose How he structures his solo life post-athletics and why discipline still anchors him ✨ Why This Episode Matters for GenXers: If you’ve been telling yourself it’s too late to start over… listen to this episode. If you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to make a move… listen to this episode. If you’ve been going through the motions… this is your wake-up call. 🫵 Conrad may be GenZ—but his mindset, energy, and willingness to act despite fear is a blueprint for anyone ready to take back control. Brett’s Take: “This episode hit me. Conrad’s honesty, discipline, and self-awareness are things most of us spend decades trying to develop. But more than that, he took action. He walked away from safety and toward purpose. GenXers—we can learn a lot from that.” 🔗 Connect with Conrad: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conradhawley • Just Google him—he’s easy to find and open to speaking engagements and collaborations.