TTPP #20 - Leading with Intention: How Mindfulness, Food, and Connection Shape Who We Are w/ Peter Pietruniak

In this episode Jason sits down with Executive Chef Peter Pietruniak for a powerful conversation about mindful leadership, personal growth, and how the way we nourish others reflects the way we lead ourselves.Peter shares his journey from ego-driven ambition and burnout to living and leading with intention, both in the kitchen and at home. Together, they explore how food, family, and presence create a foundation for healing and transformation.If you've ever felt disconnected from your purpose or overwhelmed by the pressure to perform, this episode is a reminder that slowing down, tuning in, and leading with heart can change everything.Peter is the Estate Chef at Rosewood Winery in Beamsville, Ontario. His journey into food wasn't a straight path, he originally studied accounting and finance before following a deeper calling toward the kitchen. Along the way, Peter faced personal challenges including addiction, ego-driven ambition, and burnout. But through it all, he found his way back to what matters most: family, mindfulness, and serving others with heart.After working in some of the world's most respected kitchens, from Lynn Crawford's Ruby WatchCo to Dinner by Heston Blumenthal in London, Peter now leads with a focus on sustainability, team growth, and honest, grounded nourishment. At Rosewood, he's created a space that celebrates local ingredients, regenerative agriculture, and the kind of food that brings people together.More than just a chef, Peter is a father, a leader, and someone who's walked the long road of growth to rediscover what it really means to show up with purpose.Connect with Peter on Instagram:@chefpeterpietruniakConnect with Jason:https://linktr.ee/transformative_pathwayshttps://www.jasondobbie.com/