G.Brian Benson is an award-winning and #1 best-selling author, life coach, radio host, actor, filmmaker, and TEDx speaker. He knows the value of trusting intuition and wants to share his journey of self-growth, discovery, and accomplishment to help others reconnect with their truths to live an authentic and fulfilling life. As a 4x Ironman triathlete and cross-country bicyclist, Brian knows the value of hard work and never giving up on his dreams, a message he shares with audiences through each of his creative expressions. His mission is to wake up the world with intelligent, thought-provoking media that inspires. In 2008, Brian followed a hunch and left his family’s business, stepping into the unknown. Ever since inspiration has followed. Letting intuition be his guide, he began to step out of his comfort zone, and unexpected paths and talents started to emerge such as writing, acting, and crafting stories. Tapping into this emerging creativity, Brian began his own hero’s journey of self-realization and growth, which continues to influence his empowering and inspiring books, films, and presentations.   “Balance is huge for me as much as maintaining my creativity.” – G. Brian Benson   What do you want to hear from the Pitching the Truth podcast? Tell us here! Love the Podcast? Subscribe on iTunes for updates   Topics Covered 06:23 – His fear of public speaking and how he overcame talking in front of people 07:45 – TEDx talk as an authentic way to share your story even if you are not a professional speaker 11:51 – G. Brian shares his author’s journey, how from running their family business he pursued his life’s mission in a different path, living through what he called ‘heart filter’ 17:01 – How he taps into his creativity and staying in balance 20:34 – How little steps of adversity can lead to a more open mind 21:41 – Filming ‘The Guitar Man’, how intuition lead his to make short films and how it gave him the passion for acting   Resources The Truth About Lies: How Admitting Nothing Can Cost You Everything Habits for Success – Inspired Ideas to Help You Soar   Connect with G. Brian Benson gbrianbenson.com Habits for Success Podcast Linkedin Facebook Twitter Books   Connect with Gregory Paul com Twitter Instagram Pitching the Truth Podcast