April 8, 2025
The Jōrni Podcast
Episode 271 - How to Hack the Corporate Lifestyle with Sean McMann

This episode contains strong language and listener discretion is advised.

In this episode, we take a closer look at the corporate world and why so many people feel stuck in a cycle of overwork and burnout. Our guest shares what he learned from years inside some of the largest companies, the flaws he saw in the system, and how he found a way to break free without sacrificing success.

We also explore what it really means to work smarter, not harder, and how to create a career that supports a fulfilling life instead of taking over it. This conversation challenges the traditional corporate mindset and offers a fresh perspective on redefining success on your own terms.

SEAN MCMANN

Recruited right out of college to work at one of the largest data firms, Sean McMann embarked on an eight-year journey from new grad to consulting director. Privileged to see behind the curtain of some of the largest corporations today, he recognized the system was broken and quit at the height of his career, when working the least but making the most money he ever had, betting everything, including his money, reputation, and time, on trying to fix the problem of the corporate jungle.

He shares his insights in his new book, Hacking the Corporate Jungle: How to Work Less, Make More and Actually Like Your Life. When he's not writing, researching, and speaking, McMann spends his time riding his bike, visiting art museums, snowboarding, and playing with his two young sons.

RESOURCES
https://www.seanmcmann.com
https://www.facebook.com/sean.mcmann.75/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcmannsean/
https://www.instagram.com/seanmc_mann
https://www.tiktok.com/@seanmcmann335

THE JORNI RESOURCES
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