Episode 32

Joe Gagnon from Bullied to Boss

What can a tough childhood teach us about resilience, leadership, and success? On today’s episode, I connect with Joe Gagnon, CEO at 1upHealth, Inc. Joe is a remarkable individual who transformed adversity into achievement. From enduring bullying and financial struggles to overcoming career setbacks, Joe's journey is a powerful testament to the strength found in persistence and growth. 

Discover how he embraced opportunities, learned from his challenges, and surrounded himself with supportive influences to unlock his true potential. This episode reveals that success is not just about reaching the top but thriving through life's obstacles.

Explore the profound importance of self-care and accountability as Joe delves into the intricacies of managing responsibilities across various life roles. As a parent, spouse, and leader, he shares practical advice on maintaining good health and leveraging accountability partners to balance life's burdens. Joe emphasizes the vital link between physical well-being and effectiveness in other areas, offering tips on building sustainable habits, understanding the value of a strong "why" behind personal goals, and the power of mutual support. His insights provide a roadmap for navigating life's pressures with resilience and intentionality.

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About Joe. Joe Gagnon is a creator and explorer. He is that rare mix of entrepreneur and enterprise exec who has been a CXO for the past 20 years. Joe is currently CEO of 1upHealth, a cloud-based data interoperability platform that unlocks healthcare data to improve outcomes. He is the founder of THPL, The High Performance Life, an avid blogger, co-host of the Chasing Tomorrow podcast, and a serious endurance athlete. He co-founded Performance Tea, whose mission has been to help people achieve their potential and uncover the leading edges of performance with plant-based beverages. Joe was previously CEO of Sparkcentral, a company focused on providing digital messaging solutions for customer care.

Follow Joe:

on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/joegagnon/

on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thehighperformancelife


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Hey there — I’m Steve Campbell. I’m a husband, dad to four amazing kids, follower of Jesus, and someone who wakes up every day wanting to help people live with more clarity, courage, and purpose.

Life has taught me that faith isn’t just something you talk about — it’s something you live, wrestle with, and anchor everything to. My relationship with Jesus shapes how I love my family, how I lead, how I speak, and how I show up for others. Every podcast, conversation, and connection I make starts there — from a place of grace, humility, and hope.

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