#20 Anthony Astbury: He Walked Away to Build the Whole Man
What happens when you're a man and midlife success still leaves you feeling stuck?
If you’ve ever found yourself asking “Is this it?”—even with a good job, solid income, and the outward signs of success—this episode is for you.
In this conversation, I’m joined by Anthony Astbury, founder of Whole Man Academy and a former City broker who walked away from a 20-year career to build something that truly matters.
This is an honest and grounded conversation about the invisible pressure that many men feel in midlife, and what it takes to reinvent themselves from the inside out.
Whether you’re quietly drifting or already planning your next move, Anthony’s story offers practical insight, clarity, and a serious challenge to do more than survive midlife.
💡 Key insights in this episode:
🎤 Why “having it all” still wasn’t enough
🎤 What it means to be a whole man in today’s world
🎤 The power of one intentional night a week
🎤 Identity, purpose, and letting go of the job title
🎤 How to stop drifting, even if you stay where you are
🎧 In Anthony’s words:
"If you’re not where you want to be, it starts with one night a week. One night to learn, to train, to plan. That’s the gateway to change."📌 Connect with Anthony:
Website: www.wholemanacademy.com
Podcast: The Whole Man Academy
Take the Midlife Alignment Check: https://midlife-alignment.scoreapp.com/
💡 Know a man who needs this? Forward it on. Or reach out to me directly if you have a guest suggestion or your own reinvention story to share.
🔗 Connect with Gwendy:[email protected]://www.linkedin.com/in/gwendykrijger-rabbitte/💡 Topics covered: career reinvention, mid-life reinvention, CliftonStrengths, personal growth, identity shifts, mindset change, and how to start fresh at any age.✨ Subscribe for weekly insights, inspiration, and strategies to help you confidently reinvent your work and life.💬 Note: The App has been removed from the App Store and Google Play. I discontinued the work due to a shift in priorities, as my coaching practice and podcast developed. #CareerChange #Reinvention #CliftonStrengths #TheReinventionRoom
The Reinvention Room with Coach Gwendy
Reinvention isn’t about starting over. It’s about clearly seeing where you are now and shaping what’s next on your terms. Hosted by Coach Gwendy, this podcast helps you navigate career (and life) shifts, whether something just changed unexpectedly or you're proactively preparing for your next chapter. Each episode offers real stories, practical strategies, and honest conversations to help you reinvent, rebuild, and reignite. If you’re ready to design a clear path forward, you're in the right place.
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