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E20: How do you trade comfort for courage—and build a life that actually lights you up?
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This month, Leadership Insights is becoming Play It by Your Rules - and we’re kicking things off with a guest who’s done exactly that.
I’m talking to Erik Cooper—adventurist, leader, and trailblazer who walked away from New York agency life to help run two of the craziest horse races in the world.
Erik lived my wildest dream: the Mongol Derby, a 1,000 km race on semi-wild horses across the steppe. Today, he’s part of the team managing the Derby and Gaucho Derby, and the founder of Erik Cooper Adventures, leading remote horseback expeditions through Mongolia and Patagonia.
But this isn’t just a story about horses. It’s about risk, responsibility, and redefining what matters.
It’s about facing fear, choosing freedom, and daring to live life on your terms.
Why he left behind comfort and certainty in New York
What riding 20 horses in 10 days taught him about mindset, emotion, and grit
How near-disasters shaped his leadership and decision-making
Why embracing discomfort is essential for growth
How to take bold steps—even when you don’t have it all figured out
Whether you’re sitting in an office, plotting your next pivot, or just feeling stuck - this episode will challenge you to think braver, live bolder, and reconnect with what truly matters.
Practical, real, and a little wild—this is exactly what Play It by Your Rules is all about.
Tune in if you’re curious about:Making unconventional life choices
Managing risk and finding your edge
Reinventing your career or life - your way
What leadership actually looks like when the stakes are high
Choosing discomfort with meaning over comfort without joy
📸Erik Cooper on Instagram 🐎The Mongol Derby 2025 - Race News
What rule are you ready to break?
🎧 Listen now on all major podcast platforms – just search: “Leadership Insights: Navigating Career and Life” (soon to be Play It by Your Rules) or Meggi Rombach and hit follow!
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