Episode 70 - Jeff Hahl - Unstoppable: Jeff’s Journey from Adversity to Purposeful Impact Drew Deraney 31:04

This episode: Unstoppable: Jeff’s Journey from Adversity to Purposeful Impact.

Here’s what you’ll learn about:

Overcoming adversity and finding purpose in life. (0:01)

Jeff Hahl shares his personal story of Resilience and determination, despite facing adversity from a young age with severe asthma.
Jeff credits his success to his ability to adapt and find strength in his challenges, inspiring others to do the same.

Overcoming identity crisis after accident. (2:44)

An accident in Australia left Jeff with broken legs, and he lost identity as athlete and semester abroad participant.
Jeff recovered through the grace of God, gained deeper appreciation for people with needs and accessible spaces.

Life-changing experience in Africa. (6:57)

Jeff recounts his journey of mentorship and service in Africa, from teaching English to street kids to starting nonprofit organizations.
He describes his experience of being in a minority for the first time, struggling with language barriers and cultural differences.
Jeff reflects on how his time in Africa has changed his life and purpose, and how he continues to return every year to help their community.

Education, mentorship, and community service. (11:27)

Jeff has dedicated his life to helping others, first in Rwanda and now in the US, where he lives in a predominantly black neighborhood and works with local organizations to mentor and uplift young people.
Jeff’s experiences in Rwanda and the US demonstrate his commitment to being a minority in areas of need and using his skills and resources to make a positive impact, despite the challenges he faces as a result.

Mentorship and fatherhood in an urban community. (14:47)

Jeff reflects on his experience mentoring youth in his hometown, highlighting the importance of listening and encouraging them.
He shares personal experiences of struggling with self-worth and father wounds, which he believes are common among the youth they mentor.
Jeff describes a heartwarming moment with a 17-year-old mentee who was overwhelmed with emotion, highlighting the impact of his mentorship on the young person’s life.

Childhood trauma and healing with a therapist. (18:50)

Jeff discusses his work with vulnerable children and young men, including those who have been sexually abused or neglected, and the importance of creating a safe space for them to share their experiences.
He reflects on his own personal journey and how it reinforces his work with these children, including the importance of empathy and understanding in building trust and healing.

Gang life and its impact on individuals. (22:17)

Jeff shares his personal story of helping at-risk youths leave gang life through accountability and support.
He mentions his professional work in the airport and airline industry and encourages listeners to reach out to him for more information.

Mentorship, investing, and entrepreneurship. (25:02)

Jeff emphasizes the importance of enjoying the present moment and not stressing too much about the future.
Jeff offers advice to young entrepreneurs to stop worrying about the next goal and focus on enjoying the moment, as it is crucial to success in business.

To learn more about Jeff’s mission, go to his LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffhahl/

Or his websites at https://www.getslantmarketing.com/ & https://www.thegenerationalwealthpartners.com/

Jeff’s Bio: Jeff Hahl

In a world where men are reclaiming their inner strength through vulnerability, my journey into the lives of young gang members has been an unexpected but profound one.

My childhood summering on Long Beach Island and school year in Colorado was far removed from the realities of gang life and the lives of these kids. But my own struggles with self-worth have served as a powerful bridge, allowing me to connect deeply with these young men on their own journeys.

My transformative experience as a 22-year-old living in East Africa instilled in me a desire to root myself in my own community in Denver, where a different kind of war rages, one fought in the hearts of these young men. Beyond the gang rivalries like the Bloods and Crips, lies an internal battle, an unknown desire to find their own sense of worth. The outward aggression and violence are but masks for the deep inner pain they carry.

As a mentor to these young men, I have the privilege of walking alongside them, revealing that they are worthy, and that they are children of God.

About your host: I’m Drew Deraney, the proud father of three children. For most of my life I’ve been concerned with what people thought of me and how I was supposed to act. I learned not to be my authentic self and instead became a people pleaser, a man wearing a mask.

In a 9-month span a few years ago, I endured four faith-shaking life events that caused me to question my existence.

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

I found my purpose and my mission in life. I’ve now become the man I know I am meant to be. My mission is empowering men ready to make a change to do the same.

My men’s group and one-on-one Coaching provide a safe space for men to share, without judgement, and transform. My male clients learn to release their inner greatness and stop self-sabotage, the #1 roadblock keeping them from reaching their goals.

HOW TO CONNECT WITH COACH DREW:

Website: https://profitcompassion.com/

Email: drew@profitcompassion.com

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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.