How different and better might the world be if we harnessed leadership skills in young people at the beginning of their careers? When young people think about leadership, there is often the tendency to equate it with experience or responsibility. Through the combination of storytelling inspired by "lived experiences" and a live commentary on the affairs of the week, we are making leadership accessible to this younger generation, inspiring them to find their “Spikes” and realise they too can ...
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Unlock Your Leadership Potential: Insights from Eddie Turner on Adaptive Leadership and Authenticity
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Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Unlock your leadership potential with insights from Eddie Turner, author of "140 Simple Messages to Guide Emerging Leaders." Can leadership be taught and developed? Eddie challenges the traditional notion that leaders are born, not made, and shares his passion for nurturing leadership potential in every…
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From Crash to Clarity: Esther's Story of Plane Crash Survival and Growth
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Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request What if the life you’re living today is the dream your past self once yearned for? Join us in this episode of the Unleashed Podcast as we sit down with the inspiring Esther Longe, who takes us through her transformative journey embracing gratitude and perspective. Esther helps us explore the idea that o…
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Overcoming burn out: Big Decisions, Lessons from Podcasting, and the Unleashed Conference
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Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Sign up for the Unleashed Conference 2023 - https://hi.switchy.io/EuKA Support our show - https://www.buzzsprout.com/850348/support Ever feel stuck in life and yearn for a breakthrough? I too, have walked that path, and today, I, Femi Akiyemi, am eager to share the significant life decisions that sparke…
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Brendon Watt on how to go from rock bottom to empowerment
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Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Can you imagine letting go of judgment, embracing the present moment, and truly living your best life? That's precisely the journey my guest, Brendan Watt, an international speaker and best-selling author, has embarked upon, and today, he's here to share his transformative insights with us. As a key par…
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Powerful Tips: How to Blend Into any Workplace Culture With René Carayol
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Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request René Carayol is an internationally renowned keynote speaker that specialises in diversity, leadership and culture; drawing on his experiences on the boards of top British and American companies. He is regularly quoted, paraphrased, and cited on these subjects in both the national and industry-specific p…
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Unbelievable! The Story Of Hussein Abdi Kahin and what it means to you
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Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Today we talk about the story of Hussein Abdi Kahin. Find out who he is, the importance of your gift, and success through adversity in this podcast. In this podcast episode: 01:15 - Done is better than perfect 02:45 - The more you do it the more you separate yourself from the competition 03:35 - The sto…
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Joel Green Reveals How To Extract Strength From The Struggle
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Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Today we have Joel Green to talk with us about “filtering”, managing your mindset, using your painful experiences to push yourself, and so much more. Joel Green is CEO of Pro Level Training, the National Director of Nike Sports Camps, a former professional basketball player, and a renowned motivational …
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Why you dont need permission with Eric Collins
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Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Today we have Eric Collins, the co-founder and CEO of Impact X Capital Partners, a venture capital firm investing in under-represented entrepreneurs in the UK and Europe. We talk about why you don't need permission to start a business or do anything great for that matter. He also shares tips for startin…
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A small lesson we can learn from a bit of pain
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Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request In this week's episode, I share story about a friend who sprained his shoulder and had to learn a simple lesson that will hopefully transform his approach to life Support the showBy Femi Akinyemi
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Watch Out - Culture and how it can limit your greatness
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Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Culture can be a safety net but it can be a prison. How we operate in the workplace in life is very much influenced by our culture. In this weeks podcast, I explore my culture using a personal story of mine and how it influenced how I approached work and made me lose out. I also share simple tips you ca…
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A painful week for me...and it wasn't an accident
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Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request The last week was a bit of a tough one for me. It was actually a painful one but I learned a valuable lesson from it. One we can all learn from and use to make sure our later days are much better than our former days. I share what happened to me as well as what I learned. Support the Show.…
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How I gave the wrong answer to a question and what I should have said
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Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request I was at a party a few weeks ago and the MC asked me a life related question question - What age of my life would I like to go back to. I gave what I thought was the right answer. After thinking about it, I realised I gave the wrong answer. Check out what I said and what I realise I should have said. Su…
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The secret to changing peoples minds and getting them to buy into your way
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Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request The one constant is change. The question then is how do you change peoples minds or get them to buy into your way of thinking or doing things. In this episode, I look a bit deeper into how to bring about change in any walk of life - relationships, business, friendship etc. Support the Show.…
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Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request In this weeks episode, I sit with the multi-talented Politician, Musician, TV presenter, Climate activist, Engineer and woman of many other talents, Ayo Sokale. She shares her passion, how she achieves her goals, her favourite book and so much more. A great listen Support the show…
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What to do when your work isn't your passion
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Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request We are often told in the media and in self help books that we have to work in our passions but what happens when the work we do isn't necessarily our passion. In this weeks podcast I discuss how we can keep our passion and purpose in the midst of the daily grind of work Support the show…
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How to understand your life season and using it to progress
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Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request For everything there is a time. In career, business, relationships, family and everything else there is a time to start, continue or to stop. The trick is understanding which stage you are at, using that information to make the right decisions to help you in this journey of life. In this weeks episode, …
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How to Discover your Strengths and Greatness
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Episode Notes: We take on a slightly different format today, on this episode we offer you a throwback whereby René Carayol MBE is interviewed by Ebony-Jewel Rainford-Brent MBE. René shares practical examples on how successful entrepreneurs focus on their “Strengths”, this is one from the archives you won’t want to miss. How do you get in contact wi…
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How I burned out and learned to overcome it
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2022! Why New Year Resolutions fail and how to fix them. FOREVER!
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Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request 2022! Why New Year Resolutions fail and how to fix them. FOREVER! We have all been there. We make New Years resolutions only to fall short after a week or two. In this season's first episode, I share why resolutions fail and how we can achieve our goals with a more sustainable approach Support the show…
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EPISODE NOTES This episode how to detach ourselves from old thinking, old attitude and institutionalized behavior. We are encouraged to focus on our strengths and not our weaknesses, the true definition of SPIKE ( Strength Positively Identified Kickstarts Excellence ) How do you get in contact with Rene: Profile - themarque.com/profile/rene-carayol…
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"Chief Executive Officer" to "Chief Engagement Officer"
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EPISODE NOTES Modern chief executive must be more visible, accessible and much more engaging than ever before. René tells the story of Ross McEwan ( ex CEO of RBS ) and his unique approach of creating transparency and engagement. How do you get in contact with Rene: Profile - themarque.com/profile/rene-carayol Linkedin - linkedin.com/in/renecarayol…
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EPISODE NOTES This episode is largely focussed on “Women in leadership”, Rene shared 10 practical steps from an article by the intelligent Shellie Karabell on all facets on contemporary leadership. Although hard hitting and controversial, there are significant key leanings that can be applied today. René delivers this in his usually fluid and story…
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EPISODE NOTES On this episode, René shares 3 stories across Franklin D. Rooselvelt, John F Kennedy and Nelson Mandella and the underlying and most critical skill of a leader, Emotional Quotient How do you get in contact with Rene: Profile - themarque.com/profile/rene-carayol Linkedin - linkedin.com/in/renecarayol Insta - @renecarayol Email - info@c…
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EPISODE NOTES On this episode, René shares his insights and practical tips on how to build trust with your employees and customers Key learnings: Do not get needlessly competitive Use your rival information carefully and wisely Seek out positive alliances and partnerships Show restraint with confidence when others can’t Never lose sight of your vis…
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Practical Tips To Build A Strength Based Business
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EPISODE NOTES On this episode, René shares his insights and practical tips on how to build trust with your employees and customers Key learnings: Your heritage will not be your destiny Manage a little less and lead a little more Vision People Teams Culture How do you get in contact with Rene: Profile - themarque.com/profile/rene-carayol Linkedin - …
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Building the Unleashed Mindset Part 1 - How to build your self awareness
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Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Developing an unleashed mindset is a practical skill that takes being intentional. In the first of a ten part series, I introduce the concept of Self Awareness and share some tips on how to develop it. You can Access your free Unleashed Mindset Checklist here - https://hi.switchy.io/62WH Support the sho…
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How To Create a Culture that Enables Everyone to be Heard
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EPISODE NOTES On this episode, René shares his insights and practical tips on how to build trust with your employees and customers. Key learnings: Treat your people like customers and your customers like you people S.I.S.I - Safety . Inspiration . Service . Innovation Look after each other, look out for each other Fortune favors the not just the “b…
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Extraordinary Times Demands Extraordinary Leadership
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EPISODE NOTES René speaks with the authority and confidence of the leader who has seen and experienced it all before. René draws much from his own unique lived experiences from his executive and non-executive career such as Managing Director at IPC Media and serving on a variety of boards including Pepsi and the Inland Revenue. All leaders and winn…
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Welcome to Season III - What I learned while on a break and running 10km
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Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Welcome back to the Unleashed Podcast. In the first of Season 3 episodes, I share what I learned while taking a break, my experience of running and 10k and how it has changed my perspective. I also share the plans for Season 3 and what to expect Support the show…
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How To Become Emotionally Intelligent With Dr. Neslyn Watson-Druée
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Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Why is it that some of us sometimes struggle to hold onto relationships? Or sometimes we struggle to nurture relationships, so they become productive financially, personally, and on every other level. Do you find yourself sometimes in a workplace that's toxic or in relationships that you struggle to rel…
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How To Shine and Stand Out With Lady Anita Duckworth
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Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Today we have Lady Anita Duckworth. She helps leaders showcase their brilliance in their own voice in the global market. She does this with her global publication Powerhouse Global Magazine. I hope you enjoy this session and you leave here changed because I certainly did. Enjoy. In this podcast episode:…
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How To Transition Into Leadership With Lorlett Hudson
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Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Today we have Lorlett Hudson and she's an expert in helping senior professionals excel at delivering exceptional results. Her approach helps you learn what you don't know. And that's what she'll be helping us do, she'll be helping us figure out what we don't know. I'm sure you'll enjoy this session beca…
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Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request One of the biggest reasons why most of us operate below our potential is Fear. Fear is a pyschological battle we all deal with and if not managed properly prevents us from doing what we should and ultimately living an unfulfilled life. In this weeks episode, I look deeper into fear, the reasons , types …
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Managing fear through being thankful, book of the month and guests for March
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Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request In this week's episode, I talk very briefly about the power of fear, how to identify and overcome it by being thankful. I also talk about the book of the month Support the showBy Femi Akinyemi
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The importance of going with your instinct, January review, Book of the month and Februarys promise
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Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request In this weeks episode, I share a short story that illustrates why you should follow your gut, January in review, book of the month and what's to come in February. Support the showBy Femi Akinyemi
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Ruth Fogg on how and why we get stressed, its impact on our health and how to get rid of it
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Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request To receive a copy of Ruth's free meditation audio clips and meditation guide - send an email to support@unleashed-academy.com Ruth Fogg -Stress Consultant who is also a speaker, therapist, educator and author. Profundly deaf in one ear and severely deaf in the other she has learned to see this as streng…
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Shermaine Perry on growth mindset and how to become resilient in the workplace.
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Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Shermaine Perry talks about the need for growth mindset, how to develop resilience for the workplace and personal development. Support the Show.By Femi Akinyemi/Shermaine Perry
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Rene Carayol on discovering your strengths, leadership, mindset of migrants, resilience and SPIKES
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Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request In this episode, we had the privilege of sitting down with the remarkable Rene Carayol, a leading executive coach, speaker, and best-selling author. Rene shares invaluable insights on discovering and leveraging your strengths, mastering effective leadership, understanding the mindset of migrants, cultiv…
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Gayle Edwards on purpose, personal branding, standing up in your hallelujah and avoiding networkers neck.
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Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Gayle Edwards is an International, award-winning Global Impact & Personal Brand Strategist, Author and Speaker who works with Entrepreneurial and Corporate Disruptors to help them build their identity and authority within their marketplace! More than that though, Gayle is a power-full and intuitive Heal…
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Eric Collins on black entrepreneurship, big thinking, working with venture capitals and the importance of grinding your way to success
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Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request London-based Eric is a technology executive who has spent a career building the value of digital companies through innovative strategies. He has done this at public and private companies including AOL, TimeWarner, Tegic/Nuance Communications, MobilePosse, SwiftKey/Microsoft and most recently, Touch Surg…
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Debi Richens on grief, building resilience through it, how men and women deal with the trauma, bouncing back and so much more
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Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Debi Richens on grief, building resilience through it, how men and women deal with the trauma, bouncing back and so much more Support the showBy Femi Akinyemi/Debi Richens
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Behind the Scenes - How I started the podcast and what I have learned
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Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Just like any everybody else, I struggled to start this podcast. In this weeks episode, I look back at the struggles, how I started and the amazing guests I had and what I learned. Someone once asked me my favourite. Whats yours? Send your answers to femi@unleashed-academy.com Support the show…
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Becoming a practical dreamer with Nigel Ipinson-Fleming Part 1
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Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request In this weeks episode, I sit with Tech Entrepreneur, Rockstar musician, Pastor, Business and Business Coach as we dive into how he achieved his dreams, passion vs business, growing up in the Caribbean, growing a business and so much more. A packed session with loads of nuggets. Simply Unmissable! Suppor…
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Becoming a practical dreamer with Nigel Ipinson Fleming Part 2
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Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request In this weeks episode, I sit with Tech Entrepreneur, Rockstar musician, Pastor, Business and Business Coach as we dive into how he achieved his dreams, passion vs business, growing up in the Caribbean, growing a business and so much more. A packed session with loads of nuggets. Simply Unmissable! Suppor…
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Know your worth: How to get paid for your true value with Jane Oremosu
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Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request In this weeks amazing episode, I sit with Business woman, Executive and life Coach Jane Oremosu as we dig deep into why we undersell ourselves and what we need to do correct this and get paid for what we are truly worth. Unmissable Support the showBy Femi Akinyemi/Jane Oremosu
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Three keys to leaving a legacy of success at work - Becoming Unforgettable
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Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request In this weeks episode, I share simple things you can do to make sure leave a legacy of success at work and becoming unforgettable Support the showBy Femi Akinyemi
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Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request In this weeks short episode, I share a lesson on what I learned from saying No and how I would answer it differently. Support the showBy Femi Akinyemi
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How to build your personal capacity through leadership with James Adeyemi
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Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request In this episode, I sit down with speaker, author and John Maxwell certified Coach James Adeyemi as we discuss how we can build our personal capacity through leadership. Support the showBy Femi Akinyemi, James Adeyemi
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How to uncover the true YOU with Deji Akinyemi
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Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Discovering the true you is key to fulfilling your potential. In this week episode, I speak with Deji Akinyemi founder of BetterMe series as he shares his personal journey on discovering he's true self and the path to success. Support the showBy Femi Akinyemi, Deji Akinyemi
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How to think like and become problem solver - Part II
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Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request In challenging times, learning how to think like and become a problem solver is the key to remaining relevant in the work place. In this final episode of a 2 part series, I explore the mindset required to become a problem solver and share how to position yourself for success. Support the show…
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