Are you living out your true calling in life? How often do you feel caught between your personal ambitions and the divine path God has laid out for you? Leadership in the kingdom of God isn’t just about guiding others—it’s about navigating decisions with emotional awareness and faith. In every relationship, every choice, and every challenge, discerning God’s will can feel like both a gift and a responsibility.
In this episode of The Leveraging Success Podcast, Jeff Gerhardt converses with Bryce Danley, a private wealth advisor and founder of Danley and Associates. They delve into leadership, decision-making, and spiritual growth, emphasizing the importance of discerning God’s will and living a purposeful life. Bryce shares insights on emotional awareness in leadership, the collaborative decision-making process with his wife, and their memorable trip to Saudi Arabia. Jeff encourages listeners to use the Life Balance Assessment for self-reflection and growth, highlighting the significance of faith in navigating life’s challenges and making impactful decisions.
In This Episode
[00:00:00] Introduction
[00:03:20] Introducing Bryce Danley
[00:05:32] Discussion on soul level development
[00:06:36] Adventure in Saudi Arabia
[00:10:42] Hiking Mount Sinai
[00:13:10] Biblical significance of locations
[00:14:51] The gift of adventure
[00:15:32] Decision-making process and trusting God in decisions
[00:19:23] Life Balance Assessment
[00:23:15] Calmness in decision-making
[00:27:37] The impact of decisions on the formation of the soul
Notable Quotes
[00:01:01] “The more I am aware of my own emotions, the less likely I am to be enslaved to them.” – Bryce Danley
[00:11:16] “We were just pinching ourselves… next thing I know, I’m hiking up Mount Sinai in the dark. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and we just felt like it was a gift from the Lord.” – Bryce Danley
[00:17:06] “At some point, you know, it’s Sharon and I, and we’re praying and asking the Lord to lead us. Is this really what you want us to do or not? And we’re waiting for that still small voice to speak to us.” – Bryce Danley
[00:23:15] “Most of my most valuable lessons really came from things that were difficult, that were challenging, that were probably not what I really wanted at the time. And God is big enough, good enough, and strategic enough to use all that stuff to grow me into more of what He wants me to be.” – Bryce Danley
[00:24:16] “When I was growing up, I wanted God to tell me everything. Like, I’m in high school, I’m like, ‘God, I got $2 in my pocket and this bubble gum. Should I buy this bubble gum today?'” – Jeff
[00:26:38] “When my kids were under my leadership and in my house, they really needed to ask my permission for various things. But as they got older and more mature, they already knew what I would say. They already knew what was right for the Danleys.” – Bryce Danley
Our Guest
Bryce Danley is a dedicated wealth planner at Ameriprise Financial, specializing in personalized financial strategies to help clients achieve their long-term goals. With a focus on comprehensive financial planning, Bryce works closely with individuals and families to navigate their financial futures with confidence and clarity.
Resources & Links
Bryce Danley
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycedanley
https://www.ameripriseadvisors.com/bryce.r.danley/
Jeff Gerhardt
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgerhardt/
Resources
Life Balance Assessment – https://lba.priorityliving.org/
Leveraging Success Podcast- https://www.leveragingsuccesspodcast.com
Hearing God by Dallas Willard
