{"podcast":{"title":"The Midlife Chrysalis","slug":"the-midlife-chrysalis-7361713","podcast_index_feed_id":7361713,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/105945268/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.meawisdom.com/podcast","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/43785738/43785738-1748630750525-5568715944a63.jpg","author":"Chip Conley","episode_count":137,"summary":"The Midlife Chrysalis is a one-hour podcast hosted by Chip Conley, bestselling author of Learning to Love Midlife and founder of MEA (Modern Elder Academy). Chip and his high-profile guests – including Maria Shriver, Hoda Kotb, Elizabeth Gilbert, Michael Franti, and more – dive into raw, vulnerable conversations about the profound transitions they’ve experienced in midlife. Listeners get a rare look at how even the most successful individuals have to navigate life’s pivotal changes – and gain practical wisdom they can apply in their own lives for a more fulfilling and purposeful next chapter.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T22:19:30.272818+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-midlife-chrysalis-7361713"},"episode":{"title":"What Comes After You've Achieved Everything? | Bill George","slug":"what-comes-after-you-ve-achieved-everything-bill-george","published_at":"2026-06-15T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-midlife-chrysalis-7361713/what-comes-after-you-ve-achieved-everything-bill-george","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-midlife-chrysalis-7361713","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themidlifechrysalis/episodes/What-Comes-After-Youve-Achieved-Everything---Bill-George-e3koalg","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/105945268/podcast/play/121432176/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-13%2F426078786-44100-2-d1465c4eeb5be.mp3","summary":"He had the career, the success, and the recognition. So why was he miserable? In this episode, Chip Conley sits down with leadership expert, bestselling author, and former Medtronic CEO Bill George to explore why success without purpose can leave even the most accomplished people feeling unfulfilled. Drawing from personal loss, career setbacks, and decades of leadership experience, Bill shares the lessons that helped him discover his True North and build a life centered on meaning rather than achievement. You'll learn: Why success alone will never be enough How adversity reveals who you really are What it means to find your True North Why authentic leadership starts with self-awareness How to stay purposeful and engaged at every stage of life Whether you're navigating midlife, rethinking your career, or searching for deeper meaning, this conversation offers timeless wisdom for living and leading with purpose. Listen now and discover what happens when success gives way to meaning. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (00:38) Bill George’s Leadership Journey (07:09) Loss, Grief, and Life Lessons (10:24) The Honeywell Wake Up Call (13:08) Discovering Purpose at Medtronic (14:49) What Authentic Leadership Really Means (18:28) How Crucible Moments Shape Leaders (22:22) External Validation vs Inner Purpose (25:03) Finding Your True North (28:32) Exercises for Self Discovery (30:54) Why Business Education Must Change (35:42) Retirement and Staying Purposeful (40:13) A Lifetime of Growth and Curiosity (42:24) Midlife as a Time to Reflect (43:38) Helping Others Reach Their Potential (44:26) Three Lessons from Bill George Learn more about MEA at ⁠https://www.meawisdom.com/ #MidlifeChrysalis #PurposeDrivenLife #TrueNorth #AuthenticLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #PersonalGrowth #MidlifeTr…","meta_description":"He had the career, the success, and the recognition. So why was he miserable? In this episode, Chip Conley sits down with leadership expert, bestselling a…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2917,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-midlife-chrysalis-7361713/episodes/what-comes-after-you-ve-achieved-everything-bill-george/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-midlife-chrysalis-7361713/what-comes-after-you-ve-achieved-everything-bill-george.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}