Emotion Is Fuel: Damaune Journey on Leading Through the Unplanned
In this episode of Journey into the Present, host Bryan Burrs interviews Damaune Journey, Global Chief Growth Officer at 72andSunny. Damaune shares the harrowing experience of his daughter being born six weeks early while he was out of the country, the rush to Denver, and the family’s time in the NICU.
Damaune reflects on the lessons learned: how to turn strong emotions into productive energy, the need to stay present in urgent moments, the role of prayer and calm breathing, and how these experiences have shaped his approach to parenting and leadership.
2 Jul 2026
Choosing Presence: From Fear to Possibility
In this episode of Journey into the Present, host Bryan Burrs talks with Cory Stern, a longtime HR leader at Johnson & Johnson, about a pivotal career moment when he had to decide whether to stay or leave after two decades. Cory shares how he slowed down, separated fear from values, sought counsel from his wife, and intentionally chose to stay, a decision that led to two of the most rewarding years of his career.
They explore themes of presence under pressure, moving toward possibility versus away from discomfort, the power of conscious choices, and how coaching and values guide leadership during moments that matter most.
5 May 2026
Even If | Bryan Burrs
Bryan Burrs reflects on four years of sustained stress — legal battles, uncertainty about his children, career shifts, and personal loss — and how choosing presence transformed his experience. He shares the difference between fear-driven 'what if' thinking and faith-filled 'even if' acceptance, explaining how deciding to trust who he would be in the future allowed him to live fully in the present despite ongoing challenges.
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