On this episode of the Life Fulfilled podcast, host Bernie Borges speaks with Emmanuel Hernandez-Agosto, DBA, the Dean of Business at St. Petersburg College, for a powerful conversation about leadership, self-discovery, and the true meaning of success.

Twenty years ago, Emmanuel was a rising executive who followed a “command and control” leadership style that brought impressive results at work, but nearly cost him his marriage and disconnected him from what mattered most at home.

Emmanuel shares his inspiring transformation story: how a defining fork in the road, sparked by his wife’s ultimatum, pushed him to reevaluate his priorities.

This candid conversation explores the impact of culture, early career pressures, and the journey from managing strictly by metrics to leading with both head and heart. Emmanuel unpacks how integrating his family, relationships, and even sports into his life has helped him become a more fulfilled person and effective leader.

If you’ve ever struggled to balance ambition with meaningful relationships, or felt yourself choosing between career achievement and fulfillment at home, this episode offers an intimate look at how personal growth can create lasting change, not just for yourself, but for everyone you lead.

Watch this episode with visual elements for story enhancement on ⁠YouTube⁠. 

Connect with Emmanuel Hernandez-Agosto, DBA 

Website: https://www.spcollege.edu/friends-partners/about/leadership/leadership-directory
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmanuel-hern%C3%A1ndez-agosto-32785865/

Try the Employee Engagement Fund ROI Calculator. You’ll get a clear view of what turnover is really costing your business, and how much you could save through employee engagement and retention strategies.

Connect with Bernie Borges
LinkedIn
Instagram
TikTok
Website

Get in touch with Bernie to explore:
Hiring him as a keynote speaker at your next event.
A tailored presentation or workshop on Fulfillment Centric Leadership™.

Music attribution:
Old Bossa Twin Musicom
Suno

Sound Effect by DRAGON-STUDIO from Pixabay

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices