Episode 5 · September 29, 2025 · 42 min
Winning at Home and Work: Lessons with Cory Carlson

” If we’re going to have sustainable success at work, we have to win at home first.”
Welcome to another episode of the Delay the Decay podcast, featuring Cory Carlson, an inspiring entrepreneur and author passionate about helping leaders excel both at work and at home. In this conversation, Cory shares his journey from being an executive in corporate America to becoming a coach, speaker, and author. He delves into the themes of his two books, ‘Win at Home First’ and ‘Rise and Go,’ and discusses his guiding principles for balancing professional success with personal fulfillment: priority management, intentional actions, and practical tips for thriving in both arenas.
Throughout the episode, Cory and Dan discuss actionable insights, such as the importance of setting boundaries, prioritizing family, and tracking metrics to ensure you’re making progress. Cory’s wisdom is applicable to a wide range of listeners, from business leaders feeling overwhelmed to parents striving for better work-life balance. If you’re looking for effective strategies to win both at home and work, this episode is a must-listen.
Chapters
Find Cory Carlson on social media:
The 40 Day Fight
Take 40 days to realign your life.
The 40 Day Fight is a Christian fitness program from Delay the Decay in Windsor, Colorado, for anyone who wants their faith and their health moving in the same direction.
Latest episodes
EP 57 · September 28, 2026How CrossFit Helped Free Him From a 48-Year Prison Sentence | Nick Wells
EP 56 · September 21, 2026The Calling That Changed Thousands of Young Lives | Mike Hahn
EP 55 · September 15, 2026Breaking the Sacred-Secular Divide | Darren Shearer58 episodes, new every MondaySee all episodes →
Hosted by Dan Harty
Dan Harty is a coach, entrepreneur, and former pastor, who helps people build resilience in body, mind and spirit by emphasizing faith, fitness, and fighting the natural decay with daily habits rooted in biblical truths.
About Delay the DecayCoaching with Dan