Living with Purpose, Balance & Ikigai in a Digital World — Rick Yvanovich | Audacious Living

🔥 What if living audaciously today is less about hustle and more about balance, purpose, and human connection in a digital world? This episode delivers: • personal growth insights for modern leaders • real conversations with industry leaders navigating change • bold conversations that inspire action and clarity 🎙️ EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of the Audacious Living Podcast, I sit down with Rick Yvanovich for a deep, reflective conversation on purpose, balance, coaching, and what it truly means to live audaciously in a rapidly changing, AI-driven world. Rick shares his journey from global accounting and tech leadership to coaching founders, entrepreneurs, and high achievers who feel stuck. We unpack the real meaning of Ikigai, the importance of emotional intelligence, and why alignment between core values and life purpose is essential for fulfillment and sustainable success. This conversation is thoughtful, grounded, and packed with insights for anyone navigating career growth, leadership, or personal reinvention in the digital age. 👤 GUEST BIO Rick Yvanovich is a global business leader, author, speaker, and coach with decades of experience across accounting, technology, entrepreneurship, and leadership development. Having lived and worked in over 80 countries, Rick blends strategic thinking with deep human insight to help founders, executives, and professionals break through stagnation and realign with purpose, balance, and fulfillment. He is the author of Business as Unusual and a passionate advocate for human-centered leadership in the digital age. 📘 GUEST OFFERS / BOOKS 📕 Business as Unusual by Rick Yvanovich Available on Amazon (often featured at special promotional pricing) 🔗 CONNECT WITH RICK 🌐 Website: https://www.rickyvanovich.com 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickyvanovich ⏰ TIMESTAMPS (Key Moments) 00:00 – Welcome to The Audacious Living Podcast 01:45 – Rick’s global journey from accounting to coaching 05:20 – Why understanding people matters more than numbers 09:40 – Coaching vs mentoring and why both matter 14:30 – The real meaning of Ikigai (and common misconceptions) 20:10 – Emotional intelligence, leadership, and human connection 27:45 – What living audaciously means in today’s world 34:50 – Balance, fulfillment, and defining your North Star 41:30 – Final insights on alignment, purpose, and happiness 🔍 BLOG LINK 👉 👉 Read the full EPISODE blog post here: [https://www.bestaudaciouslife.com/episodes/audacious-living-episode-ikigai-balance-fulfillment-rick-yvanovich] 🎧 LISTEN ON MAJOR PLATFORMS 🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2jVR6V7X2kRiCCDXE0FTyl?si=IR3TsfEWR3WA6BzfBRnVXQ 🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-audacious-living-podcast/id1547447345 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help others live their most audacious lives. 🎤 BEHIND-THE-SCENES NOTE FROM AUDLEY This conversation with Rick stood out because of how grounded and human it felt. No hype, no hustle talk, just honest reflections on balance, purpose, and what really matters as we navigate growth in a digital-first world. It reminded me that audacity isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it’s choosing alignment over autopilot.