151. Change Your Words, Change Your Life. The Power of "I Get To" w/ Founder, Author, & Global Speaker Chris Cullen
Tue Dec 23 2025
Most of us live in autopilot. We rush through our days, carry the weight of stress, and get buried under pressure. We say things like "I have to go to work" or "I have to deal with this" and "I have to keep pushing." But what if you replaced one word and changed everything?
"I Get To" is not just a phrase - it's a practice. One that moves you from obligation to opportunity, from burnout to presence, from pressure to purpose.
Whether you're an athlete, executive, leader, coach, parent, or anyone navigating challenge or change, "I Get To" reminds you that your mindset isn't just part of the journey - it is the journey.
Who is Chris Cullen?
Global keynote speaker, mindset coach, author, and founder of Win Within, Chris Cullen helps high achievers build meaningful lives from the inside out.
After a decade leading teams and driving over $100M in sales, Chris walked away from a high-performing career to pursue teaching people how to lead themselves well.
Through his work with elite athletes, Fortune 500 teams, and growth-minded individuals, Chris teaches how to apply the "I Get To" mindset - a simple but powerful shift in perspective that builds resilience, presence, and intention.
Two-time Ironman finisher, former Division 1 and professional athlete, and founder of Win Within, Chris blends grit with grounded self-awareness. His work reminds us that the life we want isn't found in more hustle - it's built through perspective, presence, and choice.
Chris lives his message daily and believes the most important words you'll ever say to yourself are the ones you practice when life gets hard.
Today, his mission is clear: to help companies and high achievers push beyond limits, sharpen their mindset, and unlock their next level of performance.
Chris’s innovative trainings on mindset, culture, and high performance have been utilized by some of the world’s best organizations including: Qualtrics, Marriott, Genentech, Jersey Mike’s, Stryker, USA Volleyball, Michigan State University, and the University of Georgia Athletics.
Connect with Chris:
► LinkedIn
► Instagram
► Website
► Buy the book: "I Get To"
📩 For inquiries: hello@chriscullen.com
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Most of us live in autopilot. We rush through our days, carry the weight of stress, and get buried under pressure. We say things like "I have to go to work" or "I have to deal with this" and "I have to keep pushing." But what if you replaced one word and changed everything? "I Get To" is not just a phrase - it's a practice. One that moves you from obligation to opportunity, from burnout to presence, from pressure to purpose. Whether you're an athlete, executive, leader, coach, parent, or anyone navigating challenge or change, "I Get To" reminds you that your mindset isn't just part of the journey - it is the journey. Who is Chris Cullen? Global keynote speaker, mindset coach, author, and founder of Win Within, Chris Cullen helps high achievers build meaningful lives from the inside out. After a decade leading teams and driving over $100M in sales, Chris walked away from a high-performing career to pursue teaching people how to lead themselves well. Through his work with elite athletes, Fortune 500 teams, and growth-minded individuals, Chris teaches how to apply the "I Get To" mindset - a simple but powerful shift in perspective that builds resilience, presence, and intention. Two-time Ironman finisher, former Division 1 and professional athlete, and founder of Win Within, Chris blends grit with grounded self-awareness. His work reminds us that the life we want isn't found in more hustle - it's built through perspective, presence, and choice. Chris lives his message daily and believes the most important words you'll ever say to yourself are the ones you practice when life gets hard. Today, his mission is clear: to help companies and high achievers push beyond limits, sharpen their mindset, and unlock their next level of performance. Chris’s innovative trainings on mindset, culture, and high performance have been utilized by some of the world’s best organizations including: Qualtrics, Marriott, Genentech, Jersey Mike’s, Stryker, USA Volleyball, Michigan State University, and the University of Georgia Athletics. Connect with Chris: ► LinkedIn ► Instagram ► Website ► Buy the book: "I Get To" 📩 For inquiries: hello@chriscullen.com If you enjoyed this episode, can you please help and: 1. Leave a 5-star rating and review? 2. Share this with one friend? 3. Support the newsletter? https://seedsofsuccess.beehiiv.com/subscribe Thank You 🙏 Follow Colin's Journey: ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinwalters2322/ ► Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://seedsofsuccess.beehiiv.com/subscribe ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH2gPoOU1VzAZwZfRw70XTA ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coolin2322/ ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecolinwalters Listen to the Seeds of Success Podcast: ► Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7tJ7PnATS7nva13mYpBAZo?si=0d7eefdfb6d14530 ► Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seeds-of-success-podcast/id1529639848 Until next time, Keep Plantin’ 🌱