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The Grounded Man

by John Douglas

Today: #87 in Arts, Ireland on our combined chart.

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Latest episodes

  • The Season of Rise: How many €1,000 decisions are you making every day?

    October 7, 2026 · 19 min

    What if the way forward starts with changing how you make decisions? In this episode of The Deru Way, John explores the season of Rise and what it means to turn clarity about your value into decisions and action. He shares his experience…

  • The Season of Root: When I'm not providing, who am I?

    October 1, 2026 · 21 min

    What if the value you have been chasing has been within you all along? In this episode of The Deru Way, John explores the season of Rooting and what it means to move from being a pressured provider to a present provider. He shares his own…

  • The Season of Release: Are you blocking your growth on purpose?

    September 23, 2026 · 22 min

    What are you holding on to that is getting in the way of your own growth? In this episode of The Deru Way, John explores the season of Release and what it really means to let go. He shares how pressure, comparison, expectations, and the…

  • The Season of Return: Leading from your true nature

    September 16, 2026 · 21 min

    What happens when you stop forcing life and start returning to who you really are? In this episode of The Deru Way, John explores the first season: Return. He shares a recent experience that left him frustrated and explains how awareness…

  • The Deru Way: Opportunity is present, but are you?

    September 10, 2026 · 20 min

    Are you leading your business from presence, or are you leading from pressure? In the first episode of The Deru Way, a special six-week series of The Grounded Man Podcast, John explores why there has never been more opportunity to grow a…

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  • Lessons from 40 years leading a family business with Michael O’Reilly

    September 4, 2026 · 58 min

    How do you grow a family business without losing the values that built it? In this episode, John is joined by Michael O’Reilly, second-generation Managing Director of Pneumatics Group, for a walk-and-talk about his four decades in the…

  • If you don't take the time, you won't have the energy

    August 25, 2026 · 17 min

    How much of your week is intentionally designed to protect and raise your energy? In this episode, John explores why making time for yourself isn’t selfish — it’s essential to how you lead. He shares a simple exercise around work, family…

  • How a hike can grow your business

    August 17, 2026 · 15 min

    What are you carrying that you no longer need to hold onto? In this episode, John reflects on the first Grounded Man Hike and the conversations that came from stepping away from business, pressure, and everyday noise. He shares the idea…

  • Success is being in my best energy everyday - Sam Harte

    August 12, 2026 · 51 min

    Can you grow a successful business without sacrificing your energy, your family, or the life you actually want to live? In this episode, John is joined by Sam Harte, director of Harte Outdoor Lighting, for a walk through Wicklow as they…

  • Growing your business – and freedom – by growing your people.

    August 4, 2026 · 21 min

    There's a version of success where you build something real — a team, a reputation, clients who trust you — and somehow end up more trapped than when you started. This week on The Grounded Man, we get into why that happens — and why the…

  • Does your business Revolve around you – or Run without you?

    July 29, 2026 · 22 min

    Are you spending too much time working in the business instead of on it? In this episode, John explores why strategy execution is not just about knowing what needs to be done, but creating the space, structure, and leadership rhythm to…

  • Why can't they just get it — is it them or is it me?

    July 22, 2026 · 22 min

    Do you feel like your team still does not fully understand the vision, even after you have explained it? In this episode, John explores why communication is one of the biggest challenges for business owners and why real alignment comes…

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About the show

The Grounded Man Podcast by Deru is for hardworking men building businesses, carrying responsibility, and providing for their families — who feel they should be freer.  The world has changed, and leading through hard work and long hours now limits a man’s influence.  Deru is changing how leaders lead - from the inside out. It's a way to carry the load without constant pressure - so you can enjoy what you’re building, and still have energy for life!