My new book- Masterpiece In Progress: A Daily Guide to a Life Well Crafted, is out now!
What Got You There with Sean DeLaney
Release Date: 09/29/2023
The Art of Seeing — Beneath The Surface
What Got You There with Sean DeLaney
We live in a world desperate to be seen, but rarely do we slow down enough to truly see one another. In this soul-stirring episode, Sean DeLaney explores the quiet, transformative power of presence, attention, and attunement. You’ll discover that seeing others isn’t just a relational skill, it’s a transformative act. One that can heal, connect, elevate, and awaken the humanity in us all. We’ll explore: Why presence is the most profound form of recognition The difference between transactional attention and soulful seeing Cultural and spiritual practices like “Sawubona” and...
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The Architecture of Confidence — Beneath The Surface
What Got You There with Sean DeLaney
In this powerful episode, goes beneath the surface of what confidence truly is and what it isn’t. From earned self-trust to emotional fluency, from identity clarity to the quiet strength of presence, this episode will dismantle the myths you've been sold and rebuild your understanding of real, lasting confidence. We’ll explore: Why confidence is contextual, not universal How self-trust—not achievement—is the root of confidence Practices to train confidence like a muscle How to evolve beyond confidence into liberation You’ll learn that true confidence isn’t loud, it’s grounded....
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Becoming The Artist of Your Own Life — Beneath The Surface
What Got You There with Sean DeLaney
Too often, we think of art as something we create outside ourselves. But what if the most meaningful art you’ll ever make… is your life? In this episode, Sean DeLaney goes beneath the surface and explores what it means to shift from passive participant to intentional creator and to live not by default, but by design. You’ll hear why your thoughts, your presence, your choices, all of it, are brushstrokes on the canvas of your life. And why reclaiming your authorship might be the most courageous and liberating act you can take. We’ll explore: Why your life is already your most...
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The Ripple Effect: You Always Leave a Mark — Beneath The Surface
What Got You There with Sean DeLaney
This episode is about the impact you make, even when you don’t realize you’re making one. Every thought. Every word. Every choice. It all sends ripples outward and inward. In this episode, we explore the unseen yet undeniable ripple effects of our lives. You’ll learn: Why the smallest moments often carry the deepest impact The powerful truth that your presence speaks louder than your words Why every action not only ripples outward—but inward, shaping your identity How to become a more conscious source of light, healing, and resonance in a noisy world This isn’t about striving...
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The Myth of Arrival: Stop Chasing the Ending — Beneath The Surface
What Got You There with Sean DeLaney
So many of us live with the illusion that there’s a final moment of arrival—a place where the striving stops, the doubt fades, and we finally become enough. But what if that place doesn’t exist? In this episode of Beneath the Surface, we’re unraveling the myth of arrival. We explore the subtle ways this illusion robs us of presence, poisons our progress, and keeps us from experiencing the richness of what’s already here. You’ll hear: Why chasing “someday” slowly erodes your joy and self-trust How to shift from a destination-based life to one rooted in presence and being What...
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Where Courage Lives, Life Awakens — Beneath The Surface
What Got You There with Sean DeLaney
Your life expands with every act of courage. In this episode of Beneath the Surface, we explore one of the most essential, misunderstood, and transformational inner capacities: courage. We’re not talking about the kind of courage that looks heroic or loud. We’re talking about the kind that shows up in unseen moments. The courage to tell the truth. To make a hard change. To say “I love you” first. We’ll explore: Why courage requires fear—and why that's exactly the point How your most courageous acts might never be visible to anyone but you What it...
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Awareness: The Beginning of Everything — Beneath The Surface
What Got You There with Sean DeLaney
In this episode of Beneath the Surface, we explore the foundational force that sits quietly beneath every transformation: awareness. Without it, we’re just rearranging surface symptoms and never addressing the root. You’ll hear about: Why awareness is the beginning of every habit, relationship, pattern, and belief shift The difference between mental recognition and embodied awareness How unconscious emotional loops control your life until you illuminate them This isn’t an episode of answers. It’s an invitation to stop running, pause, and see. Because you cannot change what you...
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How Are You Measuring Your Life? — Beneath The Surface
What Got You There with Sean DeLaney
The question hit me at a funeral: If I keep living exactly as I am… what will my life add up to? This episode isn’t here to give you answers. It’s here to help you ask better questions. How are you measuring your life? Are you chasing a scoreboard someone else created? Or are you living in alignment with what your soul knows to be true? You’ll hear reflections from the Stoics, wisdom from David Brooks and James Hollis, the ache behind Rumi’s poetry, and the quiet clarity of your own heart. I walk with you through the dangerous gap between what society tells us to want… and...
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You Can’t Grind Your Way Into Joy — Beneath The Surface
What Got You There with Sean DeLaney
We’ve been taught to sacrifice joy now in hopes of earning it later. But what if that entire model is broken? In this episode of Beneath the Surface, we explore one of the most important truths about performance, presence, and fulfillment: 👉 You don’t train joy by training stress. 👉 You don’t arrive at peace by living in tension. 👉 The nervous system doesn’t wait for success to feel safe — it adapts to what you repeat. So if you're constantly grinding now, hoping for joy “someday,” your system is only learning one thing: how to live in stress. And that becomes your...
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The Hidden Cost of Trying to Be Enough — Beneath The Surface
What Got You There with Sean DeLaney
What if the version of you the world rewards isn’t the version that makes you feel alive? We’ve been taught that we have to earn love. Earn rest. Earn our right to belong. But what if the model is backwards? What if Being is the starting point — not the reward at the end of striving? In this episode, I unpack the hidden cost of tying your worth to outcomes, approval, and perfection… and explore what becomes possible when we finally come home to ourselves. This is not a self-help checklist. It’s an invitation to slow down, to examine the identity you’ve built, and to consider who...
info_outlineMy new book, Masterpiece In Progress: A Daily Guide to a Life Well Crafted, is out now!
Inside the pages of Masterpiece In Progress, you'll fine 365 daily meditations, carefully designed to challenge, inspire and catalyze personal and professional evolution! This book is a reservoir of timeless wisdom- pivotal lessons designed to direct you in forging a life that aligns with your authentic passion and purpose, leading to a deeper sense of fulfillment.
For those who love actionable wisdom as much as I do, this book doesn’t disappoint. It's interwoven with practical tools and tips, meticulously designed to equip you in tackling life's ever-present challenges.
I’ve poured everything I have into this book, with the aim of making it your go-to resource in the art of living a magnificent life. Order your copy HERE
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Checkout what people are saying about the book:
“Intensely positive and upbeat, Sean DeLaney crafts a master class in personal development. This book is about the art of AMPing up your life.” – Frank Slootman, CEO, Snowflake and author of Amp It Up
“The brilliance of Masterpiece in Progress is its ability to impact us all and in all aspects of our lives, whether you’re an athlete, entrepreneur, author, aspiring executive, parent, friend, coach or mentor. Sean’s insights light your path as he delves deep, providing not just inspiration but tangible tools to help you craft the life you envision. A masterclass in self-growth and a must read.” – Scott O’Neil, CEO, Merlin Entertainments and former CEO of Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils
“Operating in some of the world’s most challenging environments, I’ve seen firsthand the importance of grit, resilience, and relentless pursuit of excellence. Masterpiece in Progress embodies these principles, offering a roadmap to all who aim to conquer their personal and professional battles.”— Michael Burns, US Navy SEAL (Retired), Bronze Star Medal with Valor
“Sean’s beautiful, thoughtful writing reminds you what’s important and calls your attention to a perspective that lifts your spirit each day. Highly recommended.” – Derek Sivers, author, sive.rs
“In Masterpiece in Progress, Sean DeLaney invites us to become the architects of our own lives. Reading it is like undergoing a transformation, and it offers sustainable inspiration. Sean’s words resonate deeply, urging one to craft a life that is your masterpiece.” – Dr. Tara Swart, neuroscientist, Senior Lecturer at MIT Sloan and author of bestseller The Source.
“Sean masterfully weaves personal stories, evidenced back solutions, and practical application so well that you’re sure to get better if you put in the work to implement all that he’s teaching you. Read this book and then take action. You’ll be better for it.” – Ryan Hawk, Host of The Learning Leader Show, Author of Welcome to Management and The Pursuit of Excellence
“Sean DeLaney’s Masterpiece in Progress is a playbook for life. Dive in, train hard, and see results.” – Monica Seles, former World No. 1 Tennis Player and Nine-Time Grand Slam Champion
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