Build the life you were meant to lead | Productivity Mastery #231 with Josh Kosnick
Tue Dec 02 2025
🚀 In episode #231, we welcomed Josh Kosnick, Author of The Kairos Code.
Josh Kosnick is a Bridge Builder, a leader forged through fire and guided by faith. As the founder of Kairos Coaching & Consulting, an EOS Implementer, and the USA Today & Barnes & Noble Best-Selling Author of The Kairos Code, he helps leaders move from drifting to leading with clarity, alignment, and lasting impact.
For more than two decades, Josh has built, scaled, and exited successful businesses. His leadership journey is marked by resilience, transformation, and the belief that adversity can become a leader’s greatest advantage. Through his Five Bridges of Kairos framework, he equips high performers to confront resistance, reclaim purpose, and build lives and organizations that thrive beyond the scoreboard.
Get to work with Josh: https://linktr.ee/joshkosnick
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Listen to this episode and learn:
💡 Why is character the most important factor when hiring someone?
💡 What does it really mean that the only way out of difficult times is through them?
💡 How can journaling help us process emotions during tough seasons?
💡 Why do we often tie our identity to our profession, and how does that limit us?
💡 What does it mean to leave a legacy in others rather than behind you?
And many more...
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:50 Career Journey and Challenges
05:56 Leadership Lessons and Hiring Insights
08:53 Navigating Difficult Times
11:53 The Role of Ego in Success
14:57 Tactical Tips for Overcoming Adversity
18:11 The Importance of Work-Life Integration
21:05 Entrepreneurship vs. Intrapreneurship
23:54 Coaching Entrepreneurs and Building Relationships
27:10 Overview of 'The Careless Girl' and Its Lessons
33:30 Identity Beyond Profession
35:26 Understanding Legacy
37:35 Spiritual Bridge and Personal Growth
42:52 Finding Freedom Through Faith
49:39 Prioritizing Life's Complexities
54:46 The Power of Intentional Scheduling
01:00:30 Navigating People-Pleasing
01:03:25 Resources for Transformation
Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!
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🚀 In episode #231, we welcomed Josh Kosnick, Author of The Kairos Code. Josh Kosnick is a Bridge Builder, a leader forged through fire and guided by faith. As the founder of Kairos Coaching & Consulting, an EOS Implementer, and the USA Today & Barnes & Noble Best-Selling Author of The Kairos Code, he helps leaders move from drifting to leading with clarity, alignment, and lasting impact. For more than two decades, Josh has built, scaled, and exited successful businesses. His leadership journey is marked by resilience, transformation, and the belief that adversity can become a leader’s greatest advantage. Through his Five Bridges of Kairos framework, he equips high performers to confront resistance, reclaim purpose, and build lives and organizations that thrive beyond the scoreboard. Get to work with Josh: https://linktr.ee/joshkosnick ______ Listen to this episode and learn: 💡 Why is character the most important factor when hiring someone? 💡 What does it really mean that the only way out of difficult times is through them? 💡 How can journaling help us process emotions during tough seasons? 💡 Why do we often tie our identity to our profession, and how does that limit us? 💡 What does it mean to leave a legacy in others rather than behind you? And many more... Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:50 Career Journey and Challenges 05:56 Leadership Lessons and Hiring Insights 08:53 Navigating Difficult Times 11:53 The Role of Ego in Success 14:57 Tactical Tips for Overcoming Adversity 18:11 The Importance of Work-Life Integration 21:05 Entrepreneurship vs. Intrapreneurship 23:54 Coaching Entrepreneurs and Building Relationships 27:10 Overview of 'The Careless Girl' and Its Lessons 33:30 Identity Beyond Profession 35:26 Understanding Legacy 37:35 Spiritual Bridge and Personal Growth 42:52 Finding Freedom Through Faith 49:39 Prioritizing Life's Complexities 54:46 The Power of Intentional Scheduling 01:00:30 Navigating People-Pleasing 01:03:25 Resources for Transformation Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing! __________ Subscribe to Productivity Mastery Podcast 👇 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3DHrGKvqCduaXrEHrHazAR?si=92e8b757ef55433b Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/productivity-mastery/id1514614289Website:https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/