Hello, world. Welcome to discover your talent, do what you love, number 397. I'm creator and host, Don Hutchison. Every day, I interview someone from around the world who's discovered his

talents to do work he loves to create a life of success, satisfaction, and freedom.

After 12 years of rewarding job assignments with a large pharmaceutical company, Barry unexpectedly

found himself no longer looking forward to his future or even going to work

the next day.

He kept at the job, but enrolled in adult education courses too.

It was there that he found what he was meant to do for the rest of his professional life.

Today I'm delighted to bring you our featured guest, Barry Demp.

Welcome, Barry.

Thanks for having me, Don. It is our pleasure.

Barry, are you using your talents doing work that you love? Absolutely. All righty. We want to hear the

whole story. Barry Dimp is a forward-thinking business and executive coach based in Troy, Michigan.

He has coached more than 1,000 individuals over the last 25 years

and earned the distinction of master certified coach from the International Coach Federation.

He works with executives, business owners, and high potential professionals to significantly

increase their productivity, profitability, and life balance.

Barry, that's a summary of your illuminated career to this point.

Tell us what you're up to now that has you engaged and excited, if you would.

Well, at the ripe old age of 59 years young, I think I am as engaged and as vital about the work that I do as any time during my life.

So it's a great honor to be a coach and support others on their life journey.

And in turn, I'm on my own life journey and continue my own life journey as we speak.

I'm fortunate to still have my dad around. My dad, his name is

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