This episode: From Helpless to Purposeful: Dwight Heck on Personal Growth, Financial Empowerment, and Living Life with Intention. 

Here’s what you’ll learn about:

• Introduction and Gratitude (0:05)
  • Host Drew Deraney expresses gratitude to Ryan Dunphy for introducing him to the guest, Dwight Heck.
  • Drew reflects on the linear teaching of life and how it often deviates from reality.
  • He introduces the concept of three types of men: one with blind spots, one with a victim mindset, and a third with a growth mindset.
  • Drew identifies Dwight as the third type of man and invites him to share his transformative moment.

• Dwight’s Personal Development Journey (3:19)
  • Dwight Heck recounts starting personal development in 1993, feeling helpless and lacking confidence.
  • Dwight describes meeting a mentor who encouraged him to pursue electronics engineering and personal development.
  • He shares how the mentor introduced him to personal development books and cassette tapes, leading to a significant change in his self-worth.
  • Dwight explains how personal development helped him attract different people and improve his business Relationships.

• Impact of Personal Development on Relationships (10:13)
  • Dwight discusses how personal development affected his marriage and other relationships.
  • He mentions the challenges of being in a marriage where one partner is involved in personal development and the other is not.
  • Dwight shares his experience with counseling and how it did not work due to the differences in personal growth.
  • He emphasizes the importance of gratitude and prayer in overcoming personal challenges.

• Professional Transition and Give a Heck Brand (13:21)
  • Dwight talks about transitioning to the Finance industry and helping others improve their financial lives.
  • He created the Give a Heck brand during the pandemic to focus on living life on purpose.
  • Dwight explains the significance of the phrase “Give a Heck” and how it influences his financial career.
  • He highlights the importance of emotional Coaching and creating a financial roadmap for clients.

• Advice for Younger Self (17:40)
  • Drew asks Dwight what advice he would give to his younger self.
  • Dwight advises his younger self to embrace uniqueness and understand that it’s okay to be different.
  • He shares his experience of being bullied due to asthma and allergies and how it affected his self-esteem.
  • Dwight emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and recognizing one’s unique gifts.

• Business Advice for Young Entrepreneur (22:57)
  • Drew asks Dwight what advice he would give to his younger business self.
  • Dwight advises understanding numbers and learning to listen more than talking.
  • He explains how listening makes people feel appreciated and respected.
  • Dwight shares his experience of improving business relationships by practicing active listening and being humble.

• Final Thoughts and Encouragement (26:29)
  • Drew thanks Dwight for sharing his journey and personal development insights and encourages the audience to reach out to Dwight for a free video call to discuss their financial goals.
  • Dwight emphasizes the importance of finding the right mentor and asking the right questions.
  • Host and Guest conclude the conversation with gratitude and appreciation for the discussion.

To learn more about Dwight’s mission, go to his LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwight-heck-65a90150/ Or his website at http://www.giveaheck.com/ 

Dwight’s Bio: Dwight Heck

Give a Heck Financial was founded by Dwight Heck, who started his Lifestyle financial planning business 21 years ago while living paycheck to paycheck as a single Dad of five children. Like many of us, Dwight didn’t understand the rules of the Money game. Using strategies, he learned to help himself with his mental roadblocks he turned his life around and now teaches others to do the same which is ‘how to live life on purpose and not by accident!’

About your host: Drew Deraney is the proud father of three, and for most of his life he was concerned with what people thought of him and how he was supposed to act.

In a 9-month span a few years ago, he endured four faith-shaking life events that caused him to question his existence.

Drew was determined to find a better way to live. Through intense self-reflection and awareness, he realized that in order to be happy, he must adhere to his standards of honesty, integrity and truth and needed to break free from the belief system that was anchored in him for close to 50 years.

Now a Self-Discovery Coach, his men’s group and coaching provide a safe space for men to learn to tap into their natural power through self-discovery to lead their life, write their story and live the life they want to live. Drew is the podcast host of “From Caving in to Crushing It” and the author of the #1 International Best Selling book I’ll Have What She’s Having – Memoir of a Reformed People-Pleaser. Learn more and connect with Drew at ProfitCompassion.com.

HOW TO CONNECT WITH DREW:

Website: 

https://profitcompassion.com/

Email: 

drew@profitcompassion.com

Free Webinar: The Mindful Man Movement: The Multi-Dimensional Man

https://profitcompassion.com/caveman-webinar

The Mindful Man Movement Men’s Group Membership: 

https://profitcompassion.com/mmm-signup 

Book a Coaching Discovery Call: https://link.mavericksystems.online/widget/bookings/netweaving/connect30

Pick up a copy of Drew’s book: https://amzn.to/40dsbyR

Most Recent Episodes

December 18, 2024

Episode 106 – Michael Padurano – From Estrangement to Empowerment: Michael Padurano on Self-Love, Healing, and Unlocking Inner Peace

Here’s what you’ll learn about: Personal growth and mindset shift. (0:08)Michael Padurano shares his personal growth journey, from blind spots to a growth mindset. Host Drew Deraney seeks a...

Listen · 32:28

December 18, 2024

Episode 105 – Joel Salomon – From Adversity to Abundance: Joel Salomon on Gratitude, Prosperity, and the Nine Money Rules for Success

Here’s what you’ll learn about: Introduction and Gratitude (0:14)Host Drew Deraney expresses gratitude for the introduction by John Phelan, a mutual acquaintance from Fairfield University. Drew...

Listen · 34:03

December 12, 2024

Episode 104 – Tim Croll – Redefining Success: Tim Croll on Overcoming Setbacks, Emotional Intelligence, and Building Purpose-Driven Connections.

Here’s what you’ll learn about: Personal growth and self-awareness. (0:10)Host Drew Deraney thanks Jeff Lord, Drew Casaccio, and Christopher Pry for introducing him to Tim, citing their role in...

Listen · 44:43

Load More Episodes

Drew Deraney Mindset Mastery Coach (Life Coach with a Twist)

Drew Deraney now travels the world both to Live and Virtual Events showing mostly men the steps needed to strengthen self-identity and self-worth, to overcome self-limiting beliefs, and to build confidence while being authentic, maintaining boundaries and to transcend people pleasing skills to become the person they are destined to be. Drew challenges them to reach deep inside and make a lasting impact.

In a 9-month span, Drew experienced a grueling divorce, job loss, his son’s suicidal ideations, and his father’s death which devastated Drew emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. It is a commonality for men to consider any challenge as a weakness as well as to show emotion and ask for help. While writing his book, Drew realized he was not the only man suffering in silence. With more clarity of purpose than ever, he began asking for help. Drew Deraney’s mission is to help especially men, release their inner greatness by showing vulnerability, keeping in integrity of their power, and making a great impact on the people in their lives both personally and professionally.

Drew Deraney was born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ where he still lives to this day caring for his elderly mom and his 3 adult children Matthew, Nicholas, and Emma. Drew earned his B.A. in Psychology, M.A. in Applied Psychology, and two psychology research publications while at Fairfield University; a scholarship from the Healthcare Financial Management Association; and his M.B.A. in Health Care Administration from Baruch College / Mount Sinai School of Medicine in NY. His hospital career spanned 24 years where he was co-chair of the Leadership Institute, spoke at JD Power, was one of three leaders interviewed by The Commonwealth Fund, received his Communicating with Empathy Trainer certification and is a Certified Patient Experience Professional. Four years ago, Drew founded Profit Compassion LLC, an entity to coach and empower mostly men to create resiliency and authenticity as Chief Resilience Officer. Drew is the podcast host of ‘From Caving in to Crushing It’ and recently became a best-selling author with his book ‘I’ll Have What She’s Having’ - Memoir of a reformed People Pleaser.