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The Fearless Experience

The Fearless Experience

By: Brendan P. Keegan
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 Imagine living every day without fear. Picture looking at life’s challenges as new opportunities. Visualize overcoming every obstacle thrown your way.

Join Brendan P. Keegan, 6-time chief executive officer, 21-time board director, 2-time best-selling author & World’s Most Innovative CEO as he shares his system to overpower fear as he speaks with leaders from all walks of life.

Listen in as they share their secrets to what made them successful and fearless. If you want to experience living fearlessly, this is the podcast for you, the Fearless Experience with Brendan P. Keegan, a production of Advantage Media.
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Episodes
  • Flying Fearless: How Wheels Up CEO George Mattson Disrupts Aviation and Leads with Purpose

    Flying Fearless: How Wheels Up CEO George Mattson Disrupts Aviation and Leads with Purpose
    May 5 2025
    In this episode of The Fearless Experience, Brendan P. Keegan sits down with George Mattson, CEO of Wheels Up, a leading global private aviation provider.

    With over 25 years of leadership experience—from IBM and Goldman Sachs to his current role—George shares invaluable insights on career pivots, fearless leadership, and the power of continuous learning.

    George reflects on his unconventional journey, starting as an electrical engineering major at Duke University, transitioning from sales at IBM to investment banking at Goldman Sachs, and ultimately stepping into the CEO role at Wheels Up. He discusses how his early experiences—moving across six schools worldwide and embracing change—shaped his adaptability and problem-solving mindset.

    George’s fearless approach—running toward challenges, embracing uncertainty, and broadening his skills—offers a masterclass for emerging and seasoned leaders alike. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about owning your career, writing new chapters, and leading with authenticity.Listen now to learn how to live and lead fearlessly!
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    42 mins
  • From the Track to the Boardroom: Richard Dean on Leadership, Passion, and Building a Winning Team

    From the Track to the Boardroom: Richard Dean on Leadership, Passion, and Building a Winning Team
    Apr 7 2025
    In this episode of The Fearless Experience, Brendan P. Keegan welcomes Richard Dean, CEO and Team Principal of United Autosports, to explore the intersection of motorsport, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Richard shares his journey from growing up at racetracks as the son of a racing enthusiast to becoming a 24 Hours of Le Mans-winning driver and co-founding a globally successful motorsport team with childhood friend Zak Brown (CEO of McLaren Racing).
    Richard opens up about the unglamorous realities of building a business—like starting with a red wine-fueled brainstorm instead of a polished business plan—and the relentless drive required to stay competitive in endurance racing. He delves into the challenges of balancing on-track performance with off-track business decisions, the art of motivating a team through setbacks, and the importance of surrounding yourself with mentors and grounded voices (like his 81-year-old colleague who reminds him, "We’re not digging coal for a living!”).


    Key Takeaways Include:

    • Embracing the entrepreneurial journey—why flexibility matters more than a perfect plan.
    • Leading under pressure—how to navigate 24-hour races (and 24/7 business demands).
    • Work-life balance—the sacrifices and rewards of a career in motorsport.
    • Advice for aspiring professionals—why persistence and problem-solving trump pedigree.

    Whether you’re a racing fan, an entrepreneur, or someone seeking inspiration to turn passion into a career, Richard’s story is a masterclass in fearless leadership.


    Watch or listen now and subscribe to The Fearless Experience for more candid conversations with leaders who redefine success.


    Follow Brendan P. Keegan: brendanpkeegan.com
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    36 mins
  • E15 : Phil Hanson

    E15 : Phil Hanson
    Jun 19 2024
    In this episode of Fearless Leadership, Brendan is joined by British racing phenom Phil Hanson, who, at just 24 years old, has already etched his name into the history books by becoming the youngest British driver to ever win the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans race. Despite his youth, Philip is a veteran of over 50 professional races and quickly established himself as one of endurance racing's brightest talents when he took the LMP2 class victory at Le Mans 2020 with United Autosports. He shares his inspirational journey from go-karting to sports cars, the challenges of transitioning to endurance events like Le Mans, and provides a behind-the-scenes look at his life-changing debut at this grueling race. Through captivating storytelling, Philip offers insights into developing the focus, resilience, and fearlessness required to compete at motorsport's highest level and push past self-doubt to achieve legendary status at the peak of his daring profession.
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    30 mins
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