Best Beingaleader Podcasts (2024)

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EP 73 - Overcoming ego to maximise business growth and potential with Richard Parker 52:40

1M ago52:40

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Richard Parker, an expert in acquiring businesses, shares his journey of transforming business aspirations into reality. After facing a crossroad in his personal life, he realized the importance of making decisions based on uncertainty and the worst-case scenario. He emphasizes the value of buying a good business at a great price, rather than start…

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EP 72 -Sweet Success: The Intersection of Science, Startups, and Social Impact with Amai's CEO, Dr Ilan Samish 57:33

2M ago57:33

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In this episode of Leadership Live, host Daphna Horowitz interviews Dr. Ilan Samish, CEO and founder of Amai Proteins, an Israeli food tech startup. Dr. Samish discusses his journey from academia to entrepreneurship and the development of a sugar substitute that is healthier, tastier, and more sustainable than traditional sweeteners. He also shares…

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EP 71 - From Numbers to People: An Actuary’s Journey to Leadership with Julia Lessing 46:42

2M ago46:42

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Transitioning from being an expert to being a leader can be a challenging process for actuaries. Actuaries are known for their technical expertise and analytical skills, which they have honed through years of studying and passing exams. However, when they are promoted to leadership positions, they often struggle to step back from the technical work…

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EP 70 - Keeping It Real: Authenticity in Leadership and Relationships 20:15

4M ago20:15

20:15

Are you craving deeper, more authentic connections in your life? In this compelling episode, we explore the profound impact of genuine relationships on personal and professional growth. Join us as we unravel the secrets to cultivating authenticity, fostering trust, and embracing vulnerability. Through personal anecdotes and thought-provoking insigh…

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EP 69 - Lessons from the Startup Nation (Israel), on Leading in Times of Adversity with Moshe David 1:01:23

5M ago1:01:23

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In this conversation with Moshe David, a British-Israeli serial entrepreneur, startup founder, angel investor, and advisor, Moshe discusses his diverse career journey, from running a web agency to fintech development and his current projects in DeFi blockchain and AI-powered fundraising. We also touch on Moshe's passion for MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Ji…

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EP 68 - Using Challenge and Change to Your Advantage 5 Lessons in Leadership with Daniel Levitats 46:26

5M ago46:26

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In this episode, Daphna interviews Daniel Levitats, the man behind the success of Datum Dental. During the covid pandemic, Daniel and the company’s team decided to cut down their business expenses but decided to expand the directions on the market. The courage to dream big paid off; today, the company is one of the most successful of its kind. Tune…

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EP 67 - Don’t be that manager! How to work with almost anyone with Michael Bungay-Stanier 37:57

9M ago37:57

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In this episode, Daphna interviews Michael Bungay Stanier, author of "How to Work With (Almost) Anyone." The discussion leads to the importance of being authentic and embracing our good and not-so-good aspects. Michael shares a quirky story about a high school prank and how it relates to his work in disrupting traditional leadership and empowering …

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EP 66 - Why Startups Need to Master the Art of Storytelling with Donna Griffit 39:46

10M ago39:46

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Intro: Why do Startups need to master the art of storytelling? In today's fast-paced world, there is an abundance of information and distractions. A well-crafted and engaging story can capture people's attention and make them curious about the startup's products or services. In this episode of Leadership Live, our guest Donna Griffit, a corporate s…

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EP 65 - Building a Startup with a Co-Founder: Tips for Success with Pipe Global's Simon Gerstler and Rob Curtis 38:22

11M ago38:22

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Intro: In this episode of Leadership Live, Simon Gerstler and Robert Curtis, co-founders of startup Pipe Global share their insights on building a startup with a co-founder and offer tips for success. They discuss the importance of taking chances, networking, saying yes even when you’re unsure and believing in yourself. Within every partnership, th…

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EP 64 - Lessons Learned from Starting and Scaling a Startup Business with Dean van Zyl 1:01:41

12M ago1:01:41

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This episode of Leadership Live features Dean Van Zyl, founder and CEO of National Adhesive. Dean shares his experience in building a successful startup and how defining a "vivid vision" has helped him navigate tough times. Being a leader is not always easy. There are always challenges that make up the emotional roller coaster that comes with being…

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EP 63 - Coaching conversation with Robbie Swale - Stepping into Visionary & Leadership 58:12

1+ y ago58:12

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In this episode, we dive into a coaching conversation that takes us into visionary leadership and how to evolve as a leader. Robbie Swale is a leadership coach, author, and host of two podcasts: The Coach’s Journey and The 12-minute Method. We started off with a coaching topic that many people can relate to as we close off a year and contemplate wh…

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EP62 - Conversation with Joel Green, pro athlete turned CEO - Turning struggle into strength 44:22

1+ y ago44:22

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Why do we let challenges cloud our successes? Why do we overlook the tough work it takes (and lots of hard times) to reach a successful endpoint? And how can we overcome our feelings of failure and stuckness so we can move into action toward the next goal? Let’s answer these questions in today’s episode of Leadership Live. In a fascinating conversa…

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EP 61- Conversation with Ayanda Mbatha - Become a walking billboard to achieve your big goals 40:27

1+ y ago40:27

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Ayanda Mbatha worked as a mechanical engineer when the Covid pandemic reached South Africa. He lost his job and had to find a new job fast. During his job search, he refused to become the victim and decided that he would stop at nothing to find another job. His story is about incredible resilience and fascinating courage. Listen to this episode to …

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EP 60 - Conversation with Dan Frechtling on loss, leadership, and data privacy - what every CEO needs to think about 49:15

2y ago49:15

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After the heartbreaking loss of his wife and life partner, Dan Frechtling, CEO of Boltive and father of three, picked up the pieces and carried on, readjusting his business and parenting to accommodate the needs of both. While his wife was ill, Dan discovered that surfing the web wasn’t safe. Even in the quietest moments, his browser was bombarded …

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EP 59 - Conversation with Liam Martin- Is remote work and an asynchronous workplace the way of the future? 47:34

2y ago47:34

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In 2020, the Covid19 pandemic forced companies to switch to remote working options. Overnight, leaders needed to make the change and assist entire organizations in moving to remote work. The home office became the norm and people had to adjust. Now we ask ourselves, is this the future world of work? In this episode, Daphna has a conversation with L…

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EP 58 - Conversation with Taylor Rochestie - Balancing leadership and life as a Pro Basketball player in the Midst of a Global Pandemic 31:57

2+ y ago31:57

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“Everyone is a leader on the basketball court because as a team and as individuals, the players lead themselves toward victory.” Taylor Rochestie is a professional basketball player and leads an adventurous life and career. In 2 years, he’s lived in 12 different countries, managing logistics of travel in a pandemic with 2 small kids. Taylor is driv…

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EP 57- Season 2 Finale Self-awareness, leadership habits & sharing stories of challenge and success 44:50

2+ y ago44:50

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As we wrap up season two, this episode showcases highlights from the season with soundbites from a variety of enlightening conversations with leaders and experts from around the world, sharing their stories and insights. The themes center on self-awareness, creating leadership habits, and increasing your leadership impact. Reflecting on the past an…

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EP 56 - Conversation with Jonathan de Potter - Elevating leadership with psychedelics - everything you want to know 1:03:06

2+ y ago1:03:06

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Do you want to align your inner self with how you interface with the outside world? When you elevate your leadership game (the way you think, feel, and act), you elevate your sense of spirit, freedom, passion, and your quality of life. Would you consider using plant medicine (or psychedelics) to help you gain that alignment? When you have everythin…

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EP 55 - Conversation with Julie Bartkus - Discover key demotivators for your team and how to avoid them with great leadership habits 41:35

2+ y ago41:35

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We hear a lot about what motivates and inspires a team but do we really know what we’re doing that demotivates them? Today’s guest is Julie Bartkus, a leading authority on workplace transformation. She’s embarked on a 20 year long, hands-on research, interviewing employees at all levels in organizations, to identify over 30 staff demotivators that …

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EP 54 - Coaching Kylie Foster - Finding the balance - motherhood, business, what’s next and being you 35:18

2+ y ago35:18

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Balancing motherhood and a successful career is challenging. How do we prioritize when you have big dreams for growth in business and with your family? And where do you find your own voice in the journey? Today Daphna coaches Kylie Foster on Leadership Live. Kylie is a mom, wife and business owner who’s focused on growing her company so she’s able …

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EP 53 - Conversation with Babalwa Fatyi - Leader & Poet, taking care of your soul while taking care of your business 39:36

2+ y ago39:36

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Babalwa Fatyi is a sustainability expert, who is a founder and Managing Director at Myezo Environmental Management Services. Babalwa has a fascinating story from modest beginnings growing up in a rural village, she always felt at one with her surroundings and her passion for science and sustainability led her to found a business that focuses on thi…

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EP 52 - Conversation with Erin Kendall Braun- All about leadership habits and our brain - a neuroscience perspective 42:34

2+ y ago42:34

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Our brain automates all behaviors so that we can live easier. This means that our behaviors are turned into habits so that we don’t need to spend so much energy on actions that we take regularly. So how can you create habits that benefit you in the long term? In today’s episode of Leadership Live, Daphna has a conversation with Dr. Erin Kendall Bra…

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EP 51 - Conversation with Emil Dobrovolschi & Octavian Pantis - Leadership lessons from the cockpit, a pilot’s perspective 45:30

2+ y ago45:30

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Do we really trust our leaders’ decisions? There can sometimes be doubt, and it’s okay because when we ask questions, we sharing leadership and opening up to more creative ideas. In today’s episode of Leadership Live, Emil Dobtovolschi & Octavian Pantis share their stories as described in the book they co-authored, called “Dark Cockpit,” a book tha…

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EP 50 - Conversation with Rebecca Hulse- Rebellious Rituals for your success in business, leadership, and life 40:59

3y ago40:59

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Are you a rebel or a stickler for rules? It doesn’t really matter because even the rebellious at heart can work efficiently, productively, and without an ironclad routine. As a leader, you can use simple techniques on how to practice and upgrade your unique leadership habits so that you can get the results you need. Following your own way can make …

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EP 49 - Interview with Maulik Parekh- Future proof your business and career with 3 key principles to stay ahead of the curve 45:25

3y ago45:25

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A lot can change in a short period of time. While we’re busy making plans, life has a way of surprising us anyway. Maulik Parekh decided to take a yearlong break and planned a vacation with his family, visiting 9 different countries in 2020. Then the pandemic hit and countries went into lockdown. Everything was canceled. Maulik very quickly decided…

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EP 48 - Interview with Chris & Molly - A story of courage and positivity, surviving and thriving after Guillain-Barre 55:54

3y ago55:54

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Our health is one of our most valued treasures. It can take just a few days to go from feeling totally normal to losing everything. This is what happened to Chris Maxwell. In a few days he went from fully functioning to being hooked up to a ventilator, fighting for his life. He was diagnosed with Guillain Barre syndrome. Nine months in the hospital…

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EP 47 - Interview with Gabrielle Dolan - how to use storytelling in leadership and business 46:36

3y ago46:36

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The simplest stories can change someone’s life, tip the scale in business or build a stronger team. Storytelling is a vital part of leadership communication, bringing people together for a bigger purpose. So, we need to know how to do this well and share with courage. Repurposing ordinary-looking stories in your business can elevate your business s…

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EP 46 - Interview with Gideon Galloway - The king of organizational culture, passion, purpose, and hard work in leading an insurance company 43:31

3y ago43:31

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What if the company you started turns into a multimillion insurance company in South Africa and is expanding globally, with a fabulous culture and constantly innovating? This is what Gideon Galloway, CEO of King Price Insurance, has done and is continuing to do. He is driven by purpose, pushing boundaries, and still, the regular guy next door who e…

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EP 45 - The Miracle Question - What's your miracle? 26:29

3y ago26:29

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What if a miracle occurred while you were sleeping? Yes, today we’re talking about miracles and I’m going to introduce you to the miracle question. So, what is the miracle question? It is a tool often used in solutions-focused therapy to help people see past their current problems and come up with creative solutions. In this episode, you get to ask…

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EP 44 - Live Coaching with Janet Du Preez: Dealing with wicked problems and How to create high-impact work projects 39:44

3y ago39:44

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Janet has set herself a big mission - to build a big business focusing on astute leadership - and this is what her coaching session is about. We spoke about having a leadership impact by facing the sales & marketing demon, especially when you're someone who likes to be of service and make a difference. Janet had wonderful insight into how our exter…

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EP 43 - Conversation with Genecia Alluora: How to turn your mess into your message and thrive 38:29

3y ago38:29

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At the age of 16, Genecia experienced horrible incidents of bullying at school. Soon after, she tried to commit suicide. Her mother’s words: “Turn your mess into a message” gave her a wake-up call and she carried those words throughout her life to make choices that empower rather than bring her down. She decided that business is a way to put yourse…

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EP42 - Live Coaching with Michael & Roslyn Adonteng: Husband and wife team in business - How to make it work 45:05

3y ago45:05

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Here we have an awesome team of 2, a husband and wife who’re each holding down a day job while they run an online e-commerce business and host a podcast to inspire young entrepreneurs. Mike and Ros are a power team, driven, loving, and full of energy. They know how to work together and hold the foundations of strong business and personal relationsh…

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EP 41 - Conversation with Matthew Schwab: The inner voyager - how to discover your inner strength to achieve success 31:05

3y ago31:05

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How can you find stillness in the chaos? Learning to thrive in chaos is Matthew Schwab’s game, having spent many years as a captain in the merchant marines. He learned through life experiences, many of them challenging, that you need to find stillness in order to find your inner strength. We create our own stories and interpretations of external ev…

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EP 40 - Conversation with Maya Gershon: how to develop yourself from high-achieving manager to inspiring leader 41:57

3y ago41:57

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Today’s conversation with Maya Gershon takes you through her story of making the transition from being a successful engineer working in R&D to CEO of Vade, an innovative startup. In this episode, you’ll hear the many lessons she learned on her journey. She shares how she worked on herself to become a leader because it didn’t come naturally to her. …

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EP 39 - Live Coaching with Anthony Scandariato: How to do things better and increase efficiency as you scale your business 34:58

3y ago34:58

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Anthony Scandariato is a dynamic, young entrepreneur with a big vision and tons of talent. He’s facing the great quest for business growth and needs help strategizing how to do this efficiently. In today’s episode, we have a coaching session with Anthony, where we explore this challenge. The best part of the coaching is really digging for the issue…

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EP 38 - Conversation with Sean Castrina: How to make decisions in hiring, firing, and partnering to build your business 33:08

3y ago33:08

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Today we’re talking about hiring, firing and partnering in building your business. Sean Castrina is a serial entrepreneur, having launched more than 20 companies over the last 20 years, each in a different industry. In this episode, we cover a lot of ground in terms of what makes things work, dealing with challenges, the things we have to learn and…

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EP 37 - Conversation with Kerry Siggins: Cultivating a culture of ownership and engagement in a global business 34:41

3y ago34:41

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Kerry Siggins didn’t plan to become the CEO of a major company, but life has a way of offering up the challenges and adventures that give us the nudges we need. She’s a natural leader who really cares about her work and people. She has a learning mindset and focuses on asking questions, really listening and coordinating the teams to make her busine…

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EP 36 - Conversation with Dr Mandla Lamba: A billionaire who cares - giving back to the community you come from 47:11

3y ago47:11

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At the age of 36, Dr. Mandla Lamba has already accomplished incredible things. His mission is to provide financial freedom to the people of Africa in his lifetime by teaching them how to become wealthy enough with tools, resources and education. His purpose is to weed out corruption and live his unique purpose to give back. He says that if he could…

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EP35 - What do you know for sure? 11:44

3y ago11:44

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It’s ok not to know things, because when we ask questions and get answers, we learn, educate ourselves and grow as human beings. Oprah Winfrey began writing the "What I Know For Sure" column in O, The Oprah Magazine. Saying that the question offered her a way to take "stock of her life”. Let us now ask ourselves the question: what do I know for sur…

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EP 34 - Conversation with Bret Caretsky: The man who brought the unicorn to life, took on Starbucks and won, and continues to grow his mission 36:31

3y ago36:31

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Today we have a story of following your passion, creating a business based on the things you value with a bit of a David and Goliath scene thrown in for good measure and definitely lots to learn. Bret Caretsky shares his journey of going from a small seasonal juice bar in Montauk to opening a coffee shop in NY to licensing a lifestyle brand and dri…

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EP 33 - A conversation with John Demartini: A man on a mission - how to reclaim your authentic, central self to achieve gratitude and grace 1:10:03

3y ago1:10:03

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John Demartini is a world-renowned human behavior specialist, the founder of Demartini Institute and a published author, whose books have been translated to 38 different languages. He’s a man on a mission and he keeps count of all the things that matter to him: he’s read 30512 books, spoken in 2039 different cities and 15 different countries. This …

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EP 32 - Live Coaching with Nancy Yen Shipley: Holding boundaries in service of the bigger you 40:01

3y ago40:01

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What is it like to be in The 6%? Today I'm coaching Nancy Yen Shipley who is an orthopedic surgeon and in the 6% of women who hold this role. She knows what it means to work in a male-dominated field with all its challenges and opportunities. In this episode, Nancy gets coached on her big vision to create her path of distinction. This episode is in…

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EP 31- Daphna interviewed by Marc Marling - The tables are turned 43:50

3y ago43:50

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This time the tables are turned. In the previous episode, Daphna coached Marc and in this episode, Marc’s interviewing Daphna. You get to hear the inside scoop about my previous career as an actuary, my accomplishments, and my current business and life events. It’s a different type of episode, where I reveal some interesting facts about myself, how…

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EP 30 - Live Coaching with Marc Marling: How to make online conversations meaningful and connected 40:39

3y ago40:39

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In a world where we're experiencing physical disconnection, how can we create meaningful connections? Through the covid pandemic, we've moved from face-to-face interactions, being physically present to the virtual world of meet and greet. It has become a way to be more efficient at times, enabling us to meet people we may not have met otherwise and…

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EP 29 - Conversation with Chad Kalland: Going from rock bottom to successful CEO & Community activist 38:23

3y ago38:23

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Confucius says - Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. What obstacles, failures, mistakes have you faced in your life? And What have you learned from them? The key is to learn from our mistakes so that we don't repeat them and then we can truly rise above. This is a powerful lesson we can learn from my conver…

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EP 28 - Live Coaching with Iffy Ibekwe: How to stop micromanaging - delegating effectively and still know what's going on 45:07

3y ago45:07

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It's not easy to be a CEO, wife, mother of 4 and still manage to keep all the balls juggled and flowing. It takes a lot of courage, self-determination, and focus to drive you and your team through the hard times, while keeping a strong focus on your purpose, your WHY, and deal with the day-to-day tasks and challenges life throws our way. We have a …

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EP 27 - Conversation with Killian Hemmy: Showing empathy and finding strength in vulnerability OR How leaders can show empathy in tough times 48:38

3y ago48:38

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Empathy is one of the most valued characteristics of a leader. and it has never been more relevant than right now when we're facing uncertainty and complexity at much higher levels than ever before. Today I'm talking to Killian Hemmy who shares his story and life-altering experiences as a leader, showing how to find strengths in vulnerability and h…

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EP 26 - Good and Bad Habits - 4 Steps to Creating Powerful Leadership Habits 20:43

3y ago20:43

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Welcome back for Season 2 of the Leadership Live Podcast. We’re not all born to be leaders but leadership is a skill that can be learned. And this episode is all about habits - the activities our brain has automated - for our benefit, growth and character development and sometimes just because. Everything that we repeat enough times, is turned into…

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EP 25 - Reflections on Creating a Podcast - Season 1 Highlights 24:28

3+ y ago24:28

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Do you take time to stop and reflect on how your projects are going? Do you look at what’s working and what can be improved? Do you celebrate the wins for each milestone? As a leader, this is a key part of your day-to-day leadership and workflow. In this episode, take the learnings from creating and launching the podcast, discover the 3 principles …

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EP 24 - The Happiness Virus- Do you have it? Interview with David Meltzer 28:12

3+ y ago28:12

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Does money buy happiness and love? Listen to this interview with David Meltzer, Co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and formerly CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency - the inspiration for the movie, Jerry Maguire. David’s goal is to empower over 1 billion people to find happiness consciously and subconsciously. In today’s …

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