Parenting with Purpose: Building Bonds and Navigating Modern Fatherhood

Can working dads build successful companies and still master intentional parenting without losing family-work life balance? Greg Garunov thought he had it all—nice house, great job, healthy kids. But something was missing. After 20 years climbing the corporate ladder, he felt empty and disconnected from what mattered most.

In this episode, Greg shares his journey from successful media executive to community builder for modern fathers. You'll learn the simple but powerful strategies he uses to help working dads connect with their kids and build stronger families.

This conversation highlights why many high-achieving fathers often feel lonely and how the right community can make a profound difference. Get ready for honest insights about balancing work success with being the dad you really want to be.

Here's what we cover:

  • Why the "Groundhog Day" feeling at work signals it's time for intentional parenting changes

  • The simple Japanese exercise that helped Greg discover his true purpose beyond corporate success

  • How "golden handcuffs" keep working dads trapped in unfulfilling cycles (and how to break free)

  • The hidden loneliness epidemic affecting successful fathers and what to do about it

  • Why admitting you don't know something is actually a sign of modern masculine strength

  • The surprising difference between being a parent and building an actual relationship with your kids

  • How to find activities and create core memories without the endless research struggle

  • Why doing less with your children often creates a more meaningful family work-life balance

This episode challenges every working dad to think differently about success, family, and what really matters. Greg's story proves that you don't have to choose between career achievement and being the father your kids will remember 20 years from now.

Are you ready to break free from the corporate hamster wheel and create the family work-life balance you've been searching for? Connect with Greg on LinkedIn to join a community of dads who are redefining what intentional parenting looks like in today's world.

It’s much easier to connect with your kids and not be this frantic person when you have prioritized certain things that align with who you want to be as an authentic person, dad, man. And it makes it easy to simply say no to all the distractions and focus on your child.
— Greg Garunov

More About Greg Garunov

Greg is a Marketing & Media executive with nearly 20 years of experience. After a long and impactful career in this industry, he has since launched two new ventures of his own in 2024: Greg is building a community for Millennial Dads to help them create stronger bonds with their kids, along with founding a personal branding studio.

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