Marshall Goldsmith has been an inspiration for so many in the leadership and coaching world. "The Earned Life" captures beautifully a man who came from a modest background to become a key thought leader and an influencer, who made a positive impact in many people's lives. Some of the concepts that Marshall developed are very powerful in getting people to change actual behaviors - not just wishes and intentions. Marshall's generosity has inspired so many to "pay-it-forward." He is immensely wise, has a self-deprecating humor, a contagious laugh, and boundless energy. Thoughtful and honest, he helps us become a better version of ourselves. This is an inspirational movie about a man living his philosophy and living a life worth living.
29 Reviews
Inspiring legacy of lasting impact
groberts-096409 February 2021
Marshall Goldsmith has long provided inspiration for hundreds of thousands of coaches, leaders and talent practitioners globally. The Earned Life provides a wonderful view into the life's work of one of coaching's most prominent and generous thought leaders. Featuring real stories and experiences from a wide cross section of people whose lives have been changed as a result of Marshall's methods and teachings, The Earned Life is both inspirational and educational in equal measure. Life is good and this movie provides a window into how to live that good life even more fully. Wonderful viewing for all interested in how to move from theory to practice and those curious to explore the many benefits that coaching can provide.
The Earned Life, indeed earned its impact to those lives touched by Marshall.
zenglochen10 February 2021
The Earned Life, indeed earned its impact to those lives touched by Marshall. It depicted a wonderful life journey about Marshall's work and life. Marshall is not only the #1 leadership thinker and executive coach, but also a fine human being who made those in touch of him a better version of self at work as well as at home! Modeling the way: Marshall's courage to be authentic, to be vulnerable, and to be funny, at the same time, so courageous and bold to tell uncomfortable truth and show the needed tough-love are just an amazing mix. What a smiling Buddha with a loving heart and wisdom in work and life! Thank you.
Earn your life every day
andreasjaffke14 March 2021
Yesterday is over, who knows if we are here tomorrow. Only what you do in the present really counts as that is the only moment you can act to change for a better. "Life is good" could have bern the title of this movie as it transmit the only urgency that truly matters: Carpe diem and do it with a positive attitude. Always. A great documentary with many great people conveying important messages to the spectator any leader and leader to be should watch.
Very Impressed
michaelbeale-8056014 March 2021
Powerful lessons on being a better leader AND being a better human being
srikumarsrao-2290913 March 2021
I have known Marshall Goldsmith for two decades and he has been friend and mentor throughout.
In this next phase of his life - perhaps the last - he is still breaking new ground and opening new paths. How many persons would cap his significant achievements in the world of coaching by freely giving away decades of proprietary material developed so painstakingly?
But the rational is simple if unusual. Marshall wants to continue to have impact. And he figures the best way for him to continue to have impact is to help those he trusts and respects to better serve their clients.
And this is not an ego trip. He does look for attribution and its OK if you do not mention him.
What i guy!
The Earned Life is more than a biography of an unusual teacher. It is also an encapsulation of some of his more powerful teachings.
The biggest takeaway for me - I learnt this from him long ago but the movie reinforced it - is that it is never about you. The best way to become a great coach is to work with great clients.
Amen!
In this next phase of his life - perhaps the last - he is still breaking new ground and opening new paths. How many persons would cap his significant achievements in the world of coaching by freely giving away decades of proprietary material developed so painstakingly?
But the rational is simple if unusual. Marshall wants to continue to have impact. And he figures the best way for him to continue to have impact is to help those he trusts and respects to better serve their clients.
And this is not an ego trip. He does look for attribution and its OK if you do not mention him.
What i guy!
The Earned Life is more than a biography of an unusual teacher. It is also an encapsulation of some of his more powerful teachings.
The biggest takeaway for me - I learnt this from him long ago but the movie reinforced it - is that it is never about you. The best way to become a great coach is to work with great clients.
Amen!
The gift of going inside the mind and heart of a master coach!
suarezexecutivecoach12 March 2021
Warning: Spoilers
I was expecting a movie about Marshall's life, and I got it. What surprise me most was the unexpected gift to have him mentor me coach to coach, through this movie. I plan to go watch this movie again to listen to his words, pauses, body language, reflect on his learnings and to think about his experiences. What he is telling you thru the movie is a life journey full of "aha" moments that you can use as stones to step on and get further. Felt deeply touch when he mentioned this is a way to leave a legacy to younger generation of coaches, so we use what we learn from Marshall to change the world, one person at a time. And this is too my life journey. Happy to learn we are walking together from different places and at different stages, but in the same path. God bless Marshall and his wife, his family, and all that participated in this movie including the production crew. Watch this movie if you want to be inspired to change the world thru your thoughts, feelings and actions, and the impact you cause in others like a ripple effect.
Disappointing. Marshall Goldsmith should have earned a better documentary
bollenschuur13 March 2021
Marshall Goldsmith deserves alot of respect for how he has pioneered performance improvement coaching with his Stakeholder Centred Coaching. He has built an industry around his unique methodology. His books are great and worth reading. He coined the phrase "what got you here won't get you there" by which he inspired millions aspiring to grow as a leader. Therefore I had great expectations for this film. The Earned Life however is not much more than a lengthy infomercial, filled with old stories and platitudes. With his track record he has indeed an "Earned Life" and he would have earned a really good documentary too. This one lacks any depth or new insights. No critical questions are asked. Nothing about the challenges he must also have come across as a coach; how he has helped his clients move beyond their doubts and issues. He is portrayed as a motivational speaker, not a coach. It feels rather inconsistent to watch someone being worshipped (and visibly enjoiyng it) who teaches us that humility is a key leadership quality.
Excellence and humility are a powerful combination
nolasimon13 March 2021
I came across Marshall's work last week and read one of his books so this was interesting timing. The movie really highlights the generous, humble approach to coaching. I love that Marshall's focus is now on his legacy and impact. Sharing his intellectual property to benefit others is so cool. Creating the MG100 to create community among world-leading coaches so it has bigger impact was the start of this process. Really fascinated with the daily six questions and feed forward. Enjoyable move:)
Goes by in a Flash
labriepeter18 February 2023
Marshall Goldsmith goes through the fundamentals of his leadership approach, with four building blocks (courage, humility, discipline, and adaptability). Each theme is supported by examples, and comments from the past.
For all that, he takes time to get some guidance, along the way, from his personal assistant. That humanizes the documentary.
I like his reflections on people from his life that inspired his journey. He is funny, insightful, and entertaining, all at once. His stuff works, but he is the product, too.
It is nice to see him share the stage with many of his top clients and coaches. Goldsmith is a positive change catalyst. It is easy to see why he attracts so many CEO-level supporters.
For all that, he takes time to get some guidance, along the way, from his personal assistant. That humanizes the documentary.
I like his reflections on people from his life that inspired his journey. He is funny, insightful, and entertaining, all at once. His stuff works, but he is the product, too.
It is nice to see him share the stage with many of his top clients and coaches. Goldsmith is a positive change catalyst. It is easy to see why he attracts so many CEO-level supporters.
"The Earned Life" Your Colleagues' Feedback and Feedforward are the Currency for your Success
allanrrahn15 February 2021
Since pioneering the 360 degree assessment in the mid-nineties with other world recognized leadership thinkers, authoring or co-authoring more than 40 books about leadership effectiveness, hundreds of articles, forewords, postscripts, book jacket endorsements, hundreds of top level CEO and world leader coaching engagements, speaking events, webinars, podcasts, probably traveling more than 20 million airline miles during his entire career, and more - what does Marshall Goldsmith, the world's #1 leadership thinker do? He gives it all away with only one catch. Share his body of work and process with others in an effort to help leaders everywhere become better leaders. "The Earned Life," a simple yet comprehensive 90 minute documentary of Marshall's legacy through the words and stories of renowned CEO's, leaders, colleagues and executive coaches inspires, compels and challenges. If you don't leave the film with at least one actionable task that can make a difference in your's and others' lives - watch it again!
Making a Small Positive Difference in the World
williamczeebjr11 February 2021
Marshall Goldsmith is my role model and mentor, showing how large the 2nd and 3rd and 4th.... level positive impact can be from a few small doses of simple and structured coaching. Marshall's generosity is the greatest I have experienced personally in another human being. Don't limit yourself to my view; watch the movie for yourself!
The Servant Leader
peter-162-29809619 April 2023
Marshal Goldsmiith's movie is an excellent explanation of the power of a facilitative style of leadership. It is revolutionary and unique approach which, in my view, recognises the perfection of both leader and co-worker. The leader is always a learner leader who never knows it all. Such a leader is open and responsive to new ideas and even brutal feedback on his way of doing things. Goldsmith's type of leader is not a boss. He understands that the progress of his company depends upon getting the best out of the whole team. Those who care are the best kind of facilitator leader. They lead by example. His own humble yet humorous way of presenting himself, puts Marshall Goldsmith as a living example of his Buddhist philosophy. A wonderful and enlightening movie.
Adding Value and touching the points
alkhaja-0830014 March 2021
The movie added many values by clarifying and reminding me of many points that I got busy and not seeing as before, it helps me to open the points again and re write my values and put them on the board to remember everyday.
Impactful Earned Life
vijaymkulkarni16 March 2021
Every time I hear Marshal, he always inspires me. This movie taught me few important lessons authentic, vulnerable and be courageous with having constant fun. Be bold what you believe. This is an inspirational movie living his own philosophy and living a life worth living. All teachings provided in movie are practical in nature. The whole movie is engaging and entertaining too. Learning from coachee as well as mentee of Marshal is also added value.
The Earned Life will inspire you to live your best life
homairak20 January 2023
The Earned Life is beautiful in both the simplicity of what a good life is all about, and the depth of its message: it's a blessing to be alive-give it the best you got. Marshall Goldsmith's life is a lived version of his message. He lives by the 4 tenets of an earned life, and if you've ever interacted with him personally, you know that you cannot forget his humility and the way he makes people feel. Watch the movie to feel inspired, to laugh, to lighten up, and to step away from the noise of the world and reconnect to what's important to you- and then to know how to pursue it with passion and joy.
Watching the #1 Leadership Thinker
coachfrank-982821 March 2021
I have known Marshall Goldsmith for 49 years now. This documentary does a marvelous job of capturing Marshall's life and his wisdom. I can describe Marshall both as a person who is no different than the person I met in 1972 when we entered the Ph.D. program together; and, I can also attest that he is very different given the life experiences he had along his journey to being a #1 guru of Leadership.
Watching this movie will give you a carefully crafted story of what makes Marshall a genius in helping successful leaders take a fresh and insightful look at themselves and gain from the experience. Marshall's gift is to be able to see right into the heart of what a leader needs to improve. Most of the time this is not an easy thing for a leader to do, and Marshall does it in a way that allows the person to laugh at themselves and dedicate the rest of their lives to being a much better leader.
Watch this in the same spirit. You will gain a lot from this short documentary
Watching this movie will give you a carefully crafted story of what makes Marshall a genius in helping successful leaders take a fresh and insightful look at themselves and gain from the experience. Marshall's gift is to be able to see right into the heart of what a leader needs to improve. Most of the time this is not an easy thing for a leader to do, and Marshall does it in a way that allows the person to laugh at themselves and dedicate the rest of their lives to being a much better leader.
Watch this in the same spirit. You will gain a lot from this short documentary
The Earned Life is a story for us all
hprager11 March 2021
The lessons shared in the Earned Life includes concepts and ideas that make it the greatest lecture. Understanding what Marshall Goldsmith has accomplished and how his work continues to both delight and spread across the globe is inspiring. Very well done movie with thoughtful interviews and insights. .
Give It Away
pgmorand11 March 2021
In addition to an earned life, Marshall's life and energy give away all that has been entrusted to him. This film, beyond tracing the life of one man and the way he has awakened freedom in so many, also records the way that a single individual can affect the universe by giving away all that one has, knowing that we reap much more than we sow in life.
Makes me want to be better
sal-6529613 March 2021
I've followed Marshall's work for a long time. The Earned Life brought many of his teachings together in one engaging venue. More importantly, it's an inspiring story that makes me want to be better, live healthier, and make a more significant contribution. The Earned Life is a movie that I'll keep coming back to - like Marshall's Daily Questions - to make sure I am moving in the right direction. Thanks to Marshall and the cast for putting this together.
The True Meaning of Life Fulfillment
mdw-5701313 March 2021
What do you do when you reach the top? Give away the roadmap!
davdavila19 February 2021
Marshall has impacted countless lives, including my own. His work has helped me grow, not only in my career as a leadership development coach, but also as a human being. Like a good leader, he focuses on what matters, and like a good buddhist, to let go of what doesn't. He'll smack you on the head with wisdom with a carefree smile on his face! He's been rated the #1 CEO coach in the world, has countless books, and has more airline miles than he knows what to do with. Most people would be happy to sit on that wealth of experience and continue monetizing it. He chooses to give it away freely - and asking that we do the same.
You don't have to believe me. Watch the movie, and if you learn anything from it, simply pass it on to your friends and family.
You don't have to believe me. Watch the movie, and if you learn anything from it, simply pass it on to your friends and family.
A successful and inspiring roadmap to a greater good
vivtorva-6230721 February 2021
The Earned Life shows us how we can carve a successful and meaningful life throughout our daily behaviors, intentions, and actions, and how coaching has a profound impact on that journey. Marshall, one of the top executive coaches and leadership thinkers of our times, opens his life to share his roadmap, his experiences and his wisdom to help others succeed, live greater lives and develop true leadership. If you are a leader or a person who is always raising the bar and craving for growth, this movie is for you!
Legacy of Leadership Coach Marshall Goldsmith
maheshtriv26 January 2024
Really very inspiring documentary with four qualities.of successful leaders. They are courage,humility, discipline and adaptability. The biggest inspiration punchline message of Marshall Goldsmith for me is, If you have a dream, follow that dream. It is your life. Follow Your Dream is a captivating and deeply inspiring message that celebrates the extraordinary journey of Coach Marshall Goldsmith. Through its poignant storytelling and powerful message, the film serves as a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the profound impact one individual can have when they dare to follow their dreams. Mahesh Trivedi from Sydney.
Meaningful and inspiring!
agathame-0980312 March 2021
I attended one of Marshall's seminar "Leadership Mojo" back in 2016, after that I read his book "What Got You Here Won't Get You There", that day was a turning point in my life. This movie must be watch by everyone who aspire to be an inspiring leader and earn a meaningful life.
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