From a small town in Eastern Kentucky to advising on over $1.5 trillion in M&A transactions, Jim Woolery's career journey is worth tracking. As a former Senior Partner at elite law firm Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, Co-head of M&A at JP Morgan, and hedge fund founder, Jim shares the strategic decisions and bold moves that shaped his extraordinary career.In this episode, Jim reveals:The one simple thing you must do to make partner at a top law firmHow he transitioned from law to investment banking at the highest levelsWhy he left a prestigious partnership to keep challenging himselfThe "country lawyering" tactics that closed billion-dollar dealsHis framework for prioritizing the 3 critical elements in every transactionWhy he founded his own advisory firm after hedge fund successJim's story demonstrates the power of continuous learning, strategic risk-taking, and staying ahead of market trends. Whether you're climbing the corporate ladder, considering a career pivot, or building your own firm, this conversation offers invaluable insights from someone who mastered multiple industries at their pinnacle.Connect with Jim: 917-841-4832 | https://www.wooleryco.com/Topics: Career transitions, M&A, corporate law, investment banking, hedge funds, entrepreneurship, leadership
In this episode, I join Erik Berglund (a former client and host of I Have Some Questions…) for a deep dive into what truly drives fulfillment. We unpack my path from Wall Street to building a seven-figure coaching business and now scaling his hedge fund, Tiger Rock Capital Management.Topics include:The hidden gap between external success and internal satisfactionWhat makes a coaching business actually scalableWhy emotional regulation and identity drive real resultsHow to know when it’s time to go all-in on yourselfI also share how my background — including a JD-MBA, years in finance, and hundreds of thousands invested in coaching and therapy - shaped my mission and mindset.🎧 Plus, stay tuned for upcoming episodes featuring Dre Baldwin (former pro basketball player) and Jim Woolery (former Cravath partner and co-head of JPMorgan’s M&A group).
► Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/thebrendanburnsshow ► Spotify: http://bit.ly/thebrendanburnsshowspotify ► YouTube: https://bit.ly/youtubebhb ► Coaches Looking to Grow or Scale - Speak with our Team: https://brendanhburns.com/book
Website: www.leadingyourlife.co Jeremy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyguttenplan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadingyourlifecoaching/ Jeremy's Volunteer work: www.AltruCenter.org
► Coaches Looking to Grow or Scale - Speak with our Team: https://brendanhburns.com/book Listen to The Brendan Burns Show on: ► Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/thebrendanburnsshow ► Spotify: http://bit.ly/thebrendanburnsshowspotify ► YouTube: https://bit.ly/youtubebhb
158: Anthony Scaramucci (Fmr. White House Director of Comms & SkyBridge Founder)
Drs. James & Debra Rouse Linkshttps://www.drjamesrouse.comhttps://www.drdebrarouse.comhttps://www.sensitivausa.com Brendan Burns Coaching Info: ► Coaches Looking to Grow or Scale - Speak with our Team: https://brendanhburns.com/book The Brendan Burns Show Listen to The Brendan Burns Show on: ► Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/thebrendanburnsshow ► Spotify: http://bit.ly/thebrendanburnsshowspotify ► YouTube: https://bit.ly/youtubebhb
► Coaches Looking to Grow or Scale - Speak with our Team: https://brendanhburns.com/book Listen to The Brendan Burns Show on: ► Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/thebrendanburnsshow ► Spotify: http://bit.ly/thebrendanburnsshowspotify ► YouTube: https://bit.ly/youtubebhb
157: Pt. II - No More Mr. Nice Guy with Author Dr. Robert Glover
Brendan Burns Coaching Info: ► Coaches Looking to Grow or Scale their Coaching Business - Speak with our Team today: https://brendanhburns.com/book The Brendan Burns Show Listen to The Brendan Burns Show on: ► Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/thebrendanburnsshow ► Spotify: http://bit.ly/thebrendanburnsshowspotify ► YouTube: https://bit.ly/youtubebhb
Brendan Burns Coaching Info: ► Coaches Looking to Grow or Scale their Coaching Business - Speak with our Team today: https://brendanhburns.com/book The Brendan Burns Show Listen to The Brendan Burns Show on: ► Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/thebrendanburnsshow ► Spotify: http://bit.ly/thebrendanburnsshowspotify ► YouTube: https://bit.ly/youtubebhb
► Coaches Looking to Grow or Scale - Speak with our Team: https://brendanhburns.com/book Listen to The Brendan Burns Show on: ► Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/thebrendanburnsshow ► Spotify: http://bit.ly/thebrendanburnsshowspotify ► YouTube: https://bit.ly/youtubebhb
Lon Stroschein - Founder at Normal 40 Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lon-stroschein-normal40https://www.normal40.com/ Brendan Burns Coaching & Podcast Links: ► Coaches Looking to Grow or Scale - Speak with our Team: https://brendanhburns.com/book Listen to The Brendan Burns Show on: ► Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/thebrendanburnsshow ► Spotify: http://bit.ly/thebrendanburnsshowspotify ► YouTube: https://bit.ly/youtubebhb
► FREE 1:1 Personalized Coaching Session: https://brendanhburns.com/book Follow Brendan and hear more at: ► Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/thebrendanburnsshow ► Spotify: http://bit.ly/thebrendanburnsshowspotify ► YouTube: https://bit.ly/youtubebhb
► FREE 1:1 Personalized Coaching Session: https://brendanhburns.com/book Follow Brendan and hear more at: ► Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/thebrendanburnsshow ► Spotify: http://bit.ly/thebrendanburnsshowspotify ► YouTube: https://bit.ly/youtubebhb
► FREE 1:1 Personalized Coaching Session: https://brendanhburns.com/book Follow Brendan and hear more at: ► Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/thebrendanburnsshow ► Spotify: http://bit.ly/thebrendanburnsshowspotify ► YouTube: https://bit.ly/youtubebhb
► FREE 1:1 Personalized Coaching Session: https://brendanhburns.com/book Follow Brendan and hear more at: ► Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/thebrendanburnsshow ► Spotify: http://bit.ly/thebrendanburnsshowspotify ► YouTube: https://bit.ly/youtubebhb
► FREE 1:1 Personalized Coaching Session: https://brendanhburns.com/book Follow Brendan and hear more at: ► Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/thebrendanburnsshow ► Spotify: http://bit.ly/thebrendanburnsshowspotify ► YouTube: https://bit.ly/youtubebhb
► FREE 1:1 Personalized Coaching Session: https://brendanhburns.com/book Follow Brendan and hear more at: ► Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/thebrendanburnsshow ► Spotify: http://bit.ly/thebrendanburnsshowspotify ► YouTube: https://bit.ly/youtubebhb
► FREE 1:1 Personalized Coaching Session: https://brendanhburns.com/book Follow Brendan and hear more at: ► Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/thebrendanburnsshow ► Spotify: http://bit.ly/thebrendanburnsshowspotify ► YouTube: https://bit.ly/youtubebhb