Still Evolving with Dr. Amy and Chuck Faughnan

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Still Evolving

Dr. Amy Athey

22 episodes

3 days ago

Hosted by Dr. Amy Athey, Still Evolving explores the truth behind lasting high performance and resilience. Rather than relying on perfection or superhuman ability, the podcast highlights how real strength emerges through simple, intentional habits, grounded in self-compassion, adaptability, and the ability to grow through life’s inevitable setbacks. Each episode features stories and insights from leaders in sport, the military, and business. Through their journeys, listeners see the shared humanity behind exceptional achievement and the foundational practices that help them keep “Still Evolving” both at the height of success and in moments of challenge.

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Still Evolving with Dr. Amy and Chuck Faughnan

Still Evolving

17 minutes 45 seconds

2 weeks ago

Still Evolving with Dr. Amy and Chuck Faughnan

Summary

In this conversation, Dr. Amy and Chuck Faughnan explore the journey of leadership, resilience, and personal growth. Chuck shares his experiences as a CEO and the challenges he faced, particularly regarding his health. They discuss the importance of self-compassion, vulnerability, and creating space for thoughtful reactions in both personal and professional contexts. The conversation emphasizes that true strength comes from understanding oneself and being authentic in leadership roles.

Today’s Guest

Chuck Faughnan is an experienced CEO, investor, and technology executive with a background in electrical and systems engineering and a career focused on building and scaling high-growth organizations. He previously served as CEO of Bridge Consulting, where he led the cyber and network engineering firm from startup to more than $42 million in revenue before a successful exit to a strategic buyer.

Today, Chuck is the CEO of Personam.ai, a cybersecurity software company delivering AI-driven, autonomous network threat detection designed to simplify security and improve protection at scale. He also advises and serves on boards for small and mid-sized technology companies, helping leaders build accountable, values-driven, and high-performance teams.

In addition, Chuck serves as Chairman of the Board for the Cybersecurity Association Foundation, supporting cybersecurity education, business growth, and long-term cyber resilience.

Tune In!

00:00 Chuck's Journey: From Engineer to Entrepreneur

05:34 Facing Adversity: Health Challenges and Leadership

09:37 The Power of Self-Compassion and Authenticity

13:53 Navigating Challenges: Finding Strength in Vulnerability

16:49 Meditation and Mindfulness: Tools for Resilience