CEO Unscripted Ep. 5 | Bryan Brenner: Trusting the Journey, Building Connections & Purpose

Описание: 🎙️ Welcome to the SCLA CEO Unscripted Speaker Series — Episode 5
Featuring Bryan Brenner, Managing Director at NFP & Founder of FirstPerson

In this candid episode, Bryan Brenner reflects on his journey from first-generation college student to building and leading FirstPerson, a nationally respected consulting firm in employee benefits and organizational strategy — later acquired by NFP, where he now serves as Managing Director. With over 25 years of experience as an entrepreneur, business advisor, and community leader, Bryan opens up about risk-taking, resilience, and the lessons he wishes he knew as a student.

💡 In this episode, we explore:

Why you don’t need a rigid plan in college — and how curiosity and hard work create opportunities

The moment he realized he could be an entrepreneur (even without knowing what “P&L” meant at the time!)

How mimicking mentors helped him find his own leadership voice

The value of flexibility when challenges — like losing a first-day supervisor — force you to adapt

The biggest challenges students face today in a noisy job market, and how to simplify the path forward

Why kindness, authenticity, and networking are essential to long-term leadership

🔥 Bryan’s wisdom is a must-hear for students and young professionals who are learning to trust themselves, embrace uncertainty, and step into leadership with confidence.

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