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Legacy in the Pause: Joe Carter on Transformation, Trauma & True Connection

Episode Summary

In this powerful follow-up conversation, Kim Groshek reconnects with Joe Carter to explore how personal transformation can emerge from pain, reflection, and the courage to pause. Joe shares how his daughter’s battle with anxiety, the tragic loss in his family, and his own reckoning with busyness led him to shift from relentless doing to intentional being. Together, Kim and Joe discuss leadership, trauma, mindfulness, and building a sustainable legacy through authentic connection and service.

Episode Notes

Joe reflects on pivotal moments that led to his personal and professional transformation

His daughter’s struggle with anxiety became a mirror for his own journey

Letting go of corporate roles and choosing to be fully present for family

A life-altering trip to Europe that revealed what it means to live with intention

The birth of the “Pause” movement and how it's helping leaders heal and reconnect

Creation of the Forward Sprint mastermind: a safe space for high-performing individuals

Joe’s long-term vision for global impact through schools, corporations, and community initiatives

The challenge of leading from passion rather than profit—and doing it anyway

Kim and Joe discuss the deep need for silence, nature, and digital detox

Why the pause isn’t a luxury—it’s a path to clarity, time, and meaning