Barry Garapedian is the President and CEO of MAG 7 Consulting, a boutique coaching, mentoring, and advisory firm that caters to high-school and college-aged students. The MAG 7 program has distilled and codified key principles of achievement and paths to success which propel young people to meet their highest potentials in all aspects of life.
Speak with Barry for a few minutes and you will likely find his energy, positivity, and zest for life contagious. Not surprisingly, the MAG 7 program is as equally dynamic. Key elements teach the next generation how to develop and maintain key life-hack habits, have a positive mindset consistently, and create structure and discipline in life. Performance models and methods are robust and all-encompassing. Barry’s passion for mentoring and teaching has been a constant theme in his life. For over 15 years he has volunteered as a Career Coach at Pepperdine University. Having mentored close to 1,000 students over the years, Barry is a sought-after speaker at Business Fraternities, Student Professional Clubs and the Pepperdine Ambassadors Council. Many of Barry’s students keep in touch with him for advice and guidance for years on end.
Barry spent 39 years as a Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley, where he was Managing Director, a team founder, and the recipient of national recognition from The Financial Times and Barron’s. Throughout his career on Wall Street, Barry worked closely with clients and their children. He looked to foster value that extended beyond a family’s balance sheet, helping families create positive dynamics through strategic advice, practical guidance, and a forthright perspective.
Podcasts
As a renowned figure in coaching, mentoring, and advisory services, Barry Garapedian, brings his wealth of experience to the forefront in this enlightening podcast series. As the head of MAG 7 Consulting, a boutique firm specializing in guiding high-school and college-aged students, Garapedian has successfully distilled and codified essential principles that pave the way for achievement and success.
The MAG 7 program, developed by Garapedian, is designed to empower young individuals to unlock their highest potentials across all facets of life. “Game Changers” delves into these transformative principles, offering listeners a unique perspective on success that goes beyond traditional education.
Each episode, we’ll uncover these transformative principles to put our listeners on a path to success in both business and life. Enjoy!
On the latest installment of Game Changers, we delve into the concept of “Failing Forward in Your Life” with a deep exploration of how setbacks, obstacles, and failures can be transformative moments on the journey to success. Join us as we navigate through personal anecdotes, expert insights, and practical strategies to embrace failure as a stepping stone towards growth and achievement.
We kick off by unraveling the stigma surrounding failure, discussing how societal pressures often discourage us from acknowledging and learning from our mistakes. Drawing inspiration from notable figures who have triumphed despite experiencing numerous setbacks, we highlight the importance of resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity.
Chapters:
0:00 – Introduction and overview on the topic of the show
1:20 – We’ve all experienced the fear of failure
2:26 – The fear of failing is a form of self-sabotage
3:35 – The three important factors when it comes to failing forward in your life
5:49 – Becoming comfortable with the uncomfortable
7:27 – The important healthy struggles we face in life
9:31 – Failing is not trying
11:10 – Barry botching a magic trick, but ultimately failing forward in his life
13:48 – A moment of Ryan failing forward in his TV career
14:46 – The key takeaways from today’s episode
16:18 – How to get in touch with Barry and his team at Mag 7 Consulting
17:48 – Closing remarks
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