The Grounded Man

The Grounded Man Podcast by Deru is for hardworking men building businesses, carrying responsibility, and providing for their families — who feel they should be freer. The world has changed, and leading through hard work and long hours now limits a man’s influence. Deru is changing how leaders lead - from the inside out. It's a way to carry the load without constant pressure - so you can enjoy what you’re building, and still have energy for life!

The Grounded Man is a arts podcast hosted by John Douglas, with 21 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

John Douglas hosts The Grounded Man, a arts show with 21 episodes published.

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  Success is being in my best energy everyday - Sam Harte

  Aug 12, 202651 min

  Can you grow a successful business without sacrificing your energy, your family, or the life you actually want to live? In this episode, John is joined by Sam Harte, director of Harte Outdoor Lighting, for a walk through Wicklow as they explore what it means to work on yourself while growing a business. Sam shares how purpose, presence, the Leadership Hour, and focusing on his daily energy have helped him step away from the constant grind, think more strategically, and create more space for the things that matter most. They also discuss trust versus control, why we tend to push harder when things get difficult, building a stronger culture within a business, and how coaching and accountability can help you become a better leader. Want to connect with Sam Harte and learn more about Harte Outdoor Lighting? Connect with Sam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-harte/ Explore Harte Outdoor Lighting: https://www.harteoutdoorlighting.ie/ Interested in joining our next Grounded Man Hike? Click here for more: https://www.derunation.com/TGM-Hike 00:01:12 — Meet Sam Harte 00:05:22 — Finding Purpose Beyond the Daily Grind 00:08:17 — Finding Growth in Hard Times 00:10:41 — Control vs Trust 00:14:24 — You Are Not Your Thoughts 00:16:41 — Finding Presence in Everyday Life 00:21:14 — The Leadership Hour 00:26:28 — Energy and Better Results 00:27:53 — Working On the Business, Not In It 00:31:50 — Building a High-Performance Culture 00:35:16 — Building a Life Around Family 00:36:17 — Redefining Success 00:40:20 — Why We Double Down Under Pressure 00:45:18 — Coaching and Accountability 00:50:31 — The Grounded Man Hike

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  Growing your business – and freedom – by growing your people.

  Aug 4, 202621 min

  There's a version of success where you build something real — a team, a reputation, clients who trust you — and somehow end up more trapped than when you started. This week on The Grounded Man, we get into why that happens — and why the fix isn't a better system, it's learning to grow people instead of managing tasks. We talk about the real cost of downsizing to avoid people problems, why not trusting your team is really about not trusting yourself, and who you are when you're not the hardest worker in the room. Growing your business — and freedom — by growing your people. If you'd like to connect with likeminded business owners to see how they are leading others better and with more freedom, attend the next Grounded Man Hike. Click here for more: https://www.derunation.com/TGM-Hike Timestamps: 00:00 — Intro: welcome to The Grounded Man 00:54 — Why delegation keeps landing back on your desk, half-done 03:36 — It eats at your ambition — the cost of downsizing to escape people problems 06:58 — Business is 90% people — so growth means growing people 08:50 — From manager of tasks to leader of people 11:21 — Not trusting others is really not trusting yourself 14:45 — Treating your business like a forest, not a machine 21:04 — This week's question: where do you need to develop people more?

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  Does your business Revolve around you – or Run without you?

  Jul 29, 202622 min

  Are you spending too much time working in the business instead of on it? In this episode, John explores why strategy execution is not just about knowing what needs to be done, but creating the space, structure, and leadership rhythm to actually do it. He explains why business owners can get trapped in doing, fixing, and firefighting, and how shifting into clearer thinking, better decisions, and leadership alignment can help the business start running without everything revolving around you. Interested in joining our next Grounded Man Hike? Click here for more: https://www.derunation.com/TGM-Hike 00:01:05 — Working On the Business 00:02:30 — The Knowing-Doing Gap 00:04:20 — When the Old Way Stops Working 00:08:15 — Stop Being the Fixer 00:10:15 — Creating Space to Think 00:12:10 — Letting Go of Control 00:14:20 — Choosing What Is Important 00:15:40 — Building Your Leadership Team 00:18:20 — Working on the Bigger Picture 00:21:30 — The Grounded Man Hike

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  Why can't they just get it — is it them or is it me?

  Jul 22, 202622 min

  Do you feel like your team still does not fully understand the vision, even after you have explained it? In this episode, John explores why communication is one of the biggest challenges for business owners and why real alignment comes from clarity, consistency, and repeating the vision often. He also looks at what can get in the way, including ego, people-pleasing, and waiting until everything feels perfect before you lead the conversation. Interested in joining our next Grounded Man Hike? Click here for more: https://www.derunation.com/TGM-Hike 00:01:00 — Why Communication Matters 00:03:05 — Clarity, Conciseness, and Consistency 00:04:05 — Why They Still Do Not Get It 00:06:05 — Bringing Vision Into the Conversation 00:09:40 — The Cost of Misalignment 00:11:05 — Seeing Yourself as the Visionary 00:14:00 — Sharing the Vision Means Sharing Yourself 00:15:35 — Letting Go of People-Pleasing 00:18:10 — The Leadership Alignment Workshop

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  Letting go to get your energy back - with Barry Finnegan

  Jul 15, 202643 min

  What happens when the pressure of business starts affecting your health? In this episode, John walks with Barry Finnegan, founder of a technology business based in County Meath, to explore what it really means to carry responsibility without letting it consume you. Barry shares how a mild heart attack became a wake-up call to rethink stress, personal responsibility, health, and the way he was holding on to outcomes in business. Together, they talk about letting go of what you cannot control, staying grounded in gratitude, building a business without losing yourself, and learning to define success from the inside out. Interested in joining our next Grounded Man Hike? Click here for more: https://www.derunation.com/TGM-Hike 00:00:42 — Welcome to The Grounded Man Podcast 00:01:20 — Meet Barry Finnegan 00:05:35 — Walking at Lough Crew 00:09:30 — Barry’s Health Wake-Up Call 00:15:30 — Letting Go of the Outcome 00:17:30 — Gratitude and Control 00:20:20 — Talking Through Problems 00:24:00 — Taking Personal Responsibility 00:27:20 — Finding Balance Again 00:30:55 — Defining Success from Within 00:34:10 — Inner Pride and Daily Action 00:40:15 — Advice for Men Under Pressure 00:42:45 — The Grounded Man Hike

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