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About Dr. Sogol Homayoun Dr. Sogol Homayoun is an Author, Facilitator, Global Speaker, and leadership coach. Currently, Sogol is an EdTech leader at Arizona State University (ASU) Online. She is also the founder and CEO of The Jasmine Circle, a global personal development coaching organization dedicated to helping you regulate their nervous system, eliminate limiting belief systems and rebrand your sensitivities into a leadership superpower. Sogol has dedicated her life to pursuing self-cognition, speaking and advising on leadership and becoming certified in storytelling, design thinking, creativity, hypnotherapy, and neuro-linguistics programming (NLP) to coach her clients globally. Dr. Homayoun received her bachelor's and doctorate degrees from Arizona State University. She has spent her life as a global citizen, having lived in both the Middle East and the United States. She is currently living in the U.S.   Episode Notes 00:00        Intro 07:53         Lesson 1: Find mentors to learn everything about yourself 13:07        Lesson 2: Find your purpose through resonance 15:02        Lesson 3: Travel 19:30         Lesson 4: Create something 25:10        Lesson 5: Enjoy the process without having the end in mind 28:00         Affiliate Break 28:44        Lesson 6: Direction is more important than speed 36:22         Lesson 7: Prefer community building over competition 42:28        Lesson 8: Set boundaries with kindness 46:05        Lesson 9: Reprogram your subconscious to prevent fight or flight responses 48:50        Lesson 10: Know that the highest level of enlightenment is self-compassion

About Koon Suet Koon Lai, better known as Koon, is an executive coach with over two decades of leadership experience at one of Australia's largest global consulting firms. She brings a wealth of real-life experience to support leaders through a holistic approach that combines practical insights with transformative coaching techniques. She has made significant strides in advancing numerous multicultural leaders, helping them unlock their full potential and overcome systemic barriers. Koon's clients value her whole person approach, which helps them develop authentic leadership skills both in their professional and personal lives. What does that mean? LinkedIn Writing, finding your authentic voice, and a true desire to make a genuine difference. Engaging with posts that pushes the envelope of acceptable DEI narratives. Episode Notes 07:30 Lesson 1:  Don't Follow The Herd 12:57 Lesson 2:  Don't Network, Be Generous 15:52 Lesson 3:  Don't Be Confident, Be Competent 19:14 Lesson 4:  Don't Go Outside Your Comfort Zone, Stretch Your Comfort Zone 23:11 Lesson 5:  Don't Speak Up, Contribute With Substance 32:41 Lesson 6 :  Don't Be Yourself, Be Your Future Self 35:59 Lesson 7:  Don't Smash The Bamboo Ceiling, Build Your Own House Instead 49:32 Lesson 8:  Don't Self Promote, Be Truthful 53:18 Lesson 9:  Don't Work Hard, Work Smart 55:45 Lesson 10: Don't work for money. Money works for you.

About Tere Derbez Tere Derbez was born in Mexico City, has her art studio at San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, and Scottsdale, Arizona; since she was a child, she has showed her love for painting. As a teenager she began her studies at the Institute of Fine Arts of San Luis Potosí, where she cultivated a deep friendship with teacher Raúl Gamboa, a contemporary of Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros, and Rufino Tamayo, and from whom she learned the basics of drawing and the secrets of painting, and whom Tere Derbez considers her mentor.  However, her interest in painting and writing never ceases. Since 1995, she has dedicated her full time to her passion; painting and writing, always looking for new forms and techniques of expression. Her painting style leads towards surrealism, having Remedios Varo and Leonora Carrington as role models. She describes herself as a passionate woman who loves all her experiences, recognizing that in the face of people, essentially in their eyes, their soul is reflected. She believes that at this time Mexico needs a new stream of artists that need support to be able to dedicate themselves fully to the creation of their works.  As a writer, she writes weekly in two newspapers in Mexico: El Sol de San Luis y Del Bajio, and monthly in Hominis Magazine. She has written two books of poems, and the novel «El Ángel de Sofía». She also has a foundation called «El Ángel de Sofía», which is focused on helping young people and adults from marginalized areas, to help to realize their dreams of life by promoting education, art and sports. The foundation puts special attention on the area of mental health. Tere currently collaborates in the Huasteca Potosina and the Sierra Tarahumara as well as in San Luis Potosí, where a Cultural Program was started and a «Cultural and Arts Center» was created in an abandoned market.  Episode Notes  00:00 Intro  07:12 Lesson 1: Life starts with family, and it ends with you  10:45 Lesson 2: How to overcome difficulties in life as a single parent  16:07 Lesson 3: Not everything that shines is made of gold  18:03 Lesson 4: Seven jobs will bring you 9 misfortunes  20:29 Lesson 5: Don't expect anything from anyone  23:45 Affiliate Break  24:35 Lesson 6: Don't control, let it go  29:14 Lesson 7: Love is all you need  32:38 Lesson 8: Learn how to use your energy  36:45 Lesson 9: How to love your life as you grow older  40:39 Lesson 10: The importance of Mindfulness   

  About Shani Raja Shani was a journalist who has written and edited for The Economist, Bloomberg News and the Wall Street Journal. Since leaving journalism a decade ago, Shani has gone on to become an instructor on LinkedIn Learning and Udemy, where his online writing courses have attracted more than 1 million students worldwide. Shani has also in coached TEDx speakers, taught journalism at UTS and edited copy for the likes of Microsoft, IBM, and PwC. Shani is currently writing a book that explains the craft of writing to non-specialists, and he is also working on a memoir sharing how he healed himself from terminal cancer, which he was diagnosed with four years ago. Shani recently launched The Alchemy of Writing Podcast on Spotify in which he explores the art of good communication with experts in writing, sales and public speaking.   Episode Notes 00:00 Intro  02:52 Lesson 1: Thinking is Overrated and Often 22:02 Lesson 2: You Are One of One 25:47 Lesson 3: Life is an Opportunity to be Blissful 30:46 Lesson 4: Live in the Sunlight 34:46 Lesson 5 : Stop Trying to Fix People 39:04 Lesson 6: Don't Try to Squeeze Your Life into Roles 42:19 Lesson 7: Don't Trust Your Doubts Over Tangible Feelings 44:49 Lesson 8: Focus on Expressing Rather than Acquiring 54:14 Lesson 9: False Hope is Better than False Hopelessness 57:34 Lesson 10: Follow Your Excitement

Join us in celebrating the 150th episode of '10 Lessons Learned'! In this special milestone episode, we look back at the journey, hear from previous guests, and gather insights from the dedicated team behind the podcast. From valuable lessons in entrepreneurship, networking, and leadership to discussions on technology and change, this episode is packed with wisdom. Featuring contributions from Robert Hossary, Siebe Vanderzee, Diana White, Jeffrey Wang, and Yi Wang, this episode is a heartfelt tribute to five years of sharing knowledge. Watch highlights from past guests and learn why '10 Lessons Learned' continues to be a vital resource for managers, leaders, and lifelong learners.

About Aye Kari Soe Aye Kari Soe is a consultant, human rights advocate, and European-accredited lobbyist. Born in the Tham Hin refugee camp in Thailand to parents who fled a dictatorship, she settled in the Netherlands at the age of 7. Recognized by the United Nations and leading global corporations, Aye Kari Soe is a dynamic public speaker dedicated to advancing gender equity, financial empowerment, and sustainable development. She co-founded Fembitious, an initiative empowering woman to invest and achieve financial independence. She also established the Worldwide Burmese Students Academy, which provides Burmese students with critical educational resources while contributing to the broader fight for freedom and justice in Burma. As the founder of Soe Consultancy, Aye Kari Soe leads efforts in ESG compliance and human rights advocacy. Through her consultancy and auditing work, she collaborates with industries to align their practices with international human rights standards and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, striving to humanize the private sector while promoting sustainable business practices.   Episode Notes Lesson 1: The Power of Childhood and Core Beliefs Lesson 2: The Power of Environment Lesson 3: Everything is Connected Lesson 4: Modern Slavery and the Fight Against Injustice Lesson 5: Purpose and Fulfillment in Career and Life Lesson 6: The Complexities of Humanity Lesson 7: The Role of Pain in Growth Lesson 8: Resilience is Built Over Time Lesson 9: The Importance of Spiritual and Emotional Well-being Lesson 10: Small Actions Lead to Big Changes

  About Dr Sian Proctor and Jas Purewal Jas Purewal Jas Purewal is a research scientist in the UK and a pioneering figure in the world of analog space missions. Jas's career journey, from an early fascination with space at the Kennedy Space Center to leading the largest analog space mission project globally, exemplifies the dynamic interplay between passion and innovation in the space industry. Growing up in Warwickshire, Jas's path was influenced by her British Asian heritage, with a strong emphasis on education and learning. Her work today bridges cultures and scientific disciplines, bringing together diverse teams to simulate and prepare for future space missions. Dr Sian Proctor In September 2021, Dr. Sian Proctor made history when she became the first African American woman to pilot a spacecraft—and not just any spacecraft. Dr. Proctor was selected to pilot Inspiration4, the first all-civilian orbital mission to space. A scientist and geology professor at South Mountain Community College, Dr. Proctor is also a science communicator, an artist, and the founder of Space2inspire, which is rooted in her life goal to inspire others to produce art and strive for equality, inclusion, and diversity through space exploration or their own personal work. Episode Notes 04:34 What is an Analog Astronaut? 06:59 Question: What Was Your First Command Role? 10:11 Question: How Do You Handle Conflicts? 22:03 Question: What Is One Essential Skill Needed For A Successful Mission? 33:34 Question: What was your most Challenging Mission? 39:02 What Is Your Biggest Life Lesson?

  About Mimi Nicklin Mimi Nicklin is an internationally bestselling author and the multi award winning Founder of the world's widest-reaching organisational empathy training & engagement platform, Empathy Everywhere. A top 5-rated podcast host of her show, ‘MiMi YouYou', she is omnipresent in the media, and on event stages, globally. Mimi specialises in Listening-Led Leadership, psychological safety and D&I. She is an experienced organisational coach, and a well-known thought leader advocating for the global movement to balance humanism and capitalism in our workplaces. She has 60,000 followers with an organic reach of over 50,000 weekly on social media, and has trained 12,500+ professionals in Fortune 500 organisations globally, focusing on the future of multi-generational leadership. A truly global leader, she has recently been awarded Malaysian Female Leader 2024 and Top 45 Sri Lankan Leader awards. She is as charismatic as she is passionate and she is set on reconnecting the corporate world, one organisation at a time. Episode Notes 03:58 Lesson 1:     Nothing Extraordinary Ever Came from a Comfort Zone 07:07 Lesson 2:     Patience Is Our Most Under Valued Asset in Business Life 10:37 Lesson 3:     Silence Really is Golden 16:28 Lesson 4:     We Need Nothing More Than We Need Connection 22:50 Lesson 5:     There's No Such Thing as Work Life Balance 26:14 Lesson 6:     There Can Be No Inclusive Diversity If There Isn't First Empathy 31:36 Lesson 7:     You Have to Be Comfortable with Being Alone 40:00 Lesson 8:     You Don't Have Time, You Create It 44:02 Lesson 9:     Focus on the Life You Love Already & Not Creating A New One You Might Love More 47:34 Lesson 10:   The World is Lonely, Be Generous  

About Ana Hory Ana is an executive in Consumer Product Goods, in private and Fortune 500 global businesses in Tech, Toys, Juvenile, Food and Health and Wellness. She's known for scaling businesses in new markets, for advising companies on strategy and innovation, for her pragmatic approach to crisis and for building strong cultures and teams.  As a transformative leader at Belkin, she led her division in four continents, with a team of 40. As CEO of Element of Choice, her entrepreneurial acumen was instrumental in scaling the business from inception to a robust enterprise with double-digit growth, navigating the complexities of a highly regulated industry with finesse. Ana's recent venture into launching b.box in the USA exemplifies her agility and forward-thinking approach, achieving a 3.5-fold increase in Amazon business and significant supply chain enhancements. Currently, Ana leverages her extensive experience as Board Co-Chair of the Membership Committee for Women Execs on Boards, as an Executive Advisor for Eleven Canterbury and as an Operator at Halogen Ventures.  Ana is an Accredited Board Director from UCLA Anderson School of Business and holds an MBA from the same institution, along with certifications in Women on Boards Corporate Governance from Harvard, AI Essentials from Stanford, AI & ML: Leading Business Growth at MIT and ESG from Competent Boards. Her global perspective is augmented by dual citizenship in the USA and EU, fluency in English and Portuguese, and proficiency in Spanish.   Episode Notes   06:07 Lesson 1: Harness the power of social connections 07:39 Lesson 2: Cultivate Long-Term Vision for Sustainable Success 09:36 Lesson 3: Be an executive that thrives in complexity 12:11 Lesson 4: Inductive reasoning is a powerful problem-solving tool  13:39 Lesson 5: Sequential reasoning is a valuable skill  17:37 Affiliate Break 18:30 Lesson 6: Channeling your Passion into Purposeful Innovation 20:20 Lesson 7: Unlocking the meaning of Numbers via Numerical reasoning is key 23:21 Lesson 8: Be an Empowering Challenger, one who Drives Success Through Assertive Leadership  24:28 Lesson 9: Be an Authentic leader 27:31 Lesson 10: Know your legacy  

                                    About Elena Lennox Elena is the founder of DevelopMental Safety and a Strategic Resilience Facilitator. Elena's goal is to create a ‘mentally healthy workplace', where people feel valued and safe to speak out. She develops bespoke training and coaching to support leaders and to grow team resilience using the Working with Resilience Toolbox. Elena is also a Kayaking Coach and a competitor in the sport of slalom kayaking. who was intrigued by the effect of the mind on the body. Elena believes that performance management in sport is much closer to real life than you would believe. She also founder Courageous Women Global Community, as she had to find enormous courage to speak out about how she was abused in the past. Elena created a nurturing space for professional women to share their challenges, grow their capabilities and inspire others.   Episode Notes 02:18 Lesson 1: You're A Long Times Deed 04:05 Lesson 2: You Can Be Softer and Still Be Successful 08:26 Lesson 3: Accept What You Can't Get 11:31 Lesson 4: You Don't Have To Tell Someone When They're Wrong 13:57 Lesson 5: It's A Gift To See Ourselves from Others' POV 21:51 Lesson 6: “You've got a tongue on your heed.” 29:32 Lesson 7: Tap into Dadiri that deep inner listening to use your intuition 32:13  Lesson 8: Thought Creates 34:47 Lesson 9: Learn To Know Your Own Worth

                                              About Myrto Legaki Myrto Legaki is a Leadership and Corporate Wellbeing Consultant, Keynote Speaker and founder of One Breath Mindfulness Center. She collaborates with major organizations around the world such as AbbVie, Novartis, Microsoft, Google, Roche, GlaxoSmithKline, MSD, Phillip Morris, and Nestlé, empowering leaders, executives, and teams in unlocking their full potential through leadership trainings that integrate neuroscience, psychology, and mindfulness techniques. With 15 years of experience as a management consultant and marketing manager in New York, London, and Athens leading diverse teams in high-performance environments, Myrto brings a wealth of practical insight to her work. A sought-after speaker around the world, Myrto delivers engaging keynotes and workshops on core leadership skills, wellbeing, mental health, diversity and inclusion, and mindfulness. She is a certified mindfulness and MBSR trainer from the University of Massachusetts and Brown University and a systemic psychotherapist in training at the Athenian Institute of Anthropos (AKMA). Her academic background includes an MSc degree in Finance from the University of Piraeus and an MBA in Leadership and Communications from Boston University Episode Notes 06:54 Lesson 1: Own your journey, or someone else will 11:33 Lesson 2: Seek out the sages 15:05 Lesson 3: Try again, fail again, fail better 16:56 Lesson 4: Your lens shapes your world 21:04 Lesson 5: Always be building bridges 24:35 Affiliate Break 25:06 Lesson 6: Change is where the magic happens 28:30 Lesson 7: Celebrate your wins 31:38 Lesson 8: Treat your body like a temple 33:51 Lesson 9: Listen to the voice inside 36:43 Lesson 10: You are enough

                                        In this heartwarming episode of '10 Lessons Learned,' the host, Robert, is joined by the legendary Santa Claus. Santa shares five essential life lessons that have shaped him through centuries of spreading joy and hope. He emphasizes the importance of giving over receiving, the magic of kindness, cherishing traditions, maintaining a sense of wonder, and the power of gratitude.   Through touching stories from his travels, Santa illustrates how these lessons create deeper connections and bring lasting happiness, reminding us that these teachings are valuable all year round, not just during Christmas.   Episode Notes   00:43 Lesson 1: The Joy of Giving  01:54 Lesson 2: Believe in the Magic of Kindness  03:18 Lesson 3: Cherish Traditions  04:56 Lesson 4: Never Lose Your Sense of Wonder  06:07 Lesson 5: Gratitude is the Greatest Gift 

                                  About Huw Thomas Huw is a professional speaker, executive mentor and is an expert in transformational change. He has worked with almost 100 organisations across multitudes of industries including media, banking, NFPs, pharmaceuticals and public service. After years at a top-tier consulting firm, he led the scaling of several boutique professional service firms including the 5x revenue growth of one startup. Huw also serves as a practicing non-executive company director and chair.   Episode Notes   04:20 Lesson 1:      Think and Dream Big. 06:19 Lesson 2:      Seek Adversity and Discomfort. 14:40 Lesson 3:      Be Sceptical About Fads and Bad Ideas. 25:12 Lesson 4:      To Be Exceptional, You Must Stand Out and Be Different. 29:15 Lesson 5:      Tolerance of Uncertainty Is a Leadership Superpower. 34:19 Lesson 6:      Embrace Acceptance and Forgiveness. 38:53 Lesson 7:      Make Yourself Useful. 43:30 Lesson 8:      Shape the Experience Others Have of You. 47:05 Lesson 9:      Framing Is a Powerful Lever of Influence. 49:42 Lesson 10:    Life Is a Team Game.  

                                            About Marty Levy Marty is an accomplished Silicon Valley sales executive and a B2B sales best practices thought leader. He has been a tech industry sales and revenue leader for more than 30 years. Marty has operated at the forefront of several paradigm-shifting technology transitions where he pioneered and developed models for success in customer engagements. His experience spans a broad range of tech industry segments including semiconductors, systems, software, and services. Having grown up in Brooklyn, N.Y where he learned at an early age how to be a top tier sales person, he moved to the San Francisco Bay Area to build his professional career in the tech industry. Marty's expertise encompasses direct sales team leadership and the effective utilization of channels and partners to grow and scale revenue.  He has honed his skills working for some of the world's largest companies and by successfully leading sales for several growth and scale-stage businesses. Previously, Marty was chairman of the Sales Leadership Council and on the board of the VP of Sales Forum in Silicon Valley.  During that period, he directed and led discussions among many top sales executives on overcoming challenges in sales and attaining revenue goals. Today, he is a well-known figure in the Arizona startup community where he is a recognized subject matter expert on revenue growth. He has his own consulting and advisory firm, LevelUp Growth Partners, and works with many growth stage startups to develop their go-to-market and sales execution plans. Marty is also active at Arizona State University where he has designed and leads several entrepreneurial programs for students, alumni, and faculty participants.      Episode Notes 05:48 Lesson 1:          Winning and keeping customers is the essential function of a business 06:51 Lesson 2:          Communications excellence is THE key business superpower 08:47 Lesson 3:          Be Curious, Keep Learning. 10:31 Lesson 4:          Embrace Change. “Resistance is Futile”. 13:00 Lesson 5:          Listen to your gut but don't rely on it solely 15:23 Lesson 6:          Your reputation is essential to your success. Be vigilant to maintain it. 18:53 Lesson 7:          Be trustworthy. Earn people's trust. Avoid demanding it. 23:00 Lesson 8:          Listen More; Talk Less 27:58 Lesson 9:          Lead by example. Others will act as you do. 31:52 Lesson 10:        Great individual performance in a team effort is the model for excellence  

    About Fabio Teixeira Fabio Teixeira is a seasoned executive leader and experienced and NACD certified Board member with a global perspective, known for his remarkable cross-cultural acumen and unwavering drive. With a distinguished career spanning over 30 years, he has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, honed through diverse industry experiences and a unique background that includes leadership positions in companies such as Chevron, Ensco, and Atlas Copco. As an entrepreneur, Mr. Teixeira owns and operates well-known brands such as Supercuts & Cost Cutters and he serves as a member of the Board of Directors at the March of Dimes and at Ensco Joint Venture. Throughout his career, Mr. Teixeira has held a series of high-impact executive leadership roles in the Oil & Gas and manufacturing industries and as an entrepreneur. His career has been marked by a track record of achieving substantial growth, fostering collaboration, developing workforce, and driving innovation. During his tenure in the energy industry, Mr. Teixeira previously managed a P&L of $750 million dollars and was the executive leader of two successfully M&A integrations not only completing them on time but exceeding financial synergies of US$ 250 MM which positioned the organization as one of the industry leaders. Mr. Teixeira served as a Board of Director for the Ensco joint venture in Angola for 4 years. In addition, his negotiation skills combined with cultural fluency and adaptability were instrumental in forging successful commercial agreements with partners, clients and governments, mainly in Africa and Asia. Currently, as an entrepreneur, Mr. Teixeira is the owner, President & CEO of Gavi Excellence and Viga Excellence, managing a team of 30 successfully franchised locations under Supercuts and Cost Cutters brands with more than 1.5 million of haircuts provided. He is also a Board member with the March of Dimes in the Greater Houston area which is the biggest market for one of the largest nonprofit organizations in the USA, raising more than $5 MM per year. Mr. Teixeira holds an MBA degree from Thunderbird, School of Global Management, with a focus on finance and strategy. In addition, he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a BA in Business Administration with specialization in International Management from Fundacao Getulio Vargas (FGV) in Brazil. Episode Notes 07:34 Lesson 1: Trust but Verify 12:57 Lesson 2: Never Give up 18:00 Lesson 3: Cash is King 21:40 Lesson 4: There is no Free Lunch 24:14 Lesson 5: Do not expect more from a person than what they can offer. 27:25    Affiliate Break 28:02 Lesson 6: Do not be afraid of having serious conversations 31:42 Lesson 7: Be proactive, take initiatives and make decisions. 35:28 Lesson 8: Learn to say no 38:44 Lesson 9: Positive mind set 41:23 Lesson 10: Have fun  

About Warren Farrell PHD Warren Farrell, PhD, has coached couples and psychologists in couples' communication for the past 30 years. His Role Mate to Soul Mate book emanates from his popular course of the same title. Dr. Farrell has been chosen by the Financial Times of London as one of the world's top 100 thought leaders. His books are published in 19 languages, and include The New York Times bestseller Why Men Are the Way They Are, international bestseller The Myth of Male Power, and 2018's The Boy Crisis.. Dr. Farrell has been interviewed repeatedly by Oprah, Barbara Walters, Tucker Carlson and Jordan Peterson, and also by Peter Jennings, Katie Couric, and Charlie Rose. He has frequently written for and been featured in The New York Times and publications worldwide. Warren has two daughters and lives with his wife in Mill Valley, California, and virtually at warrenfarrell.com.   Episode Notes 08:51 Soulmate Wisdom 1: The secret to feeling loved is to feel understood. 14:18 Soulmate Wisdom 2: Our choice of partner is the most important statement about our choice of values. 18:09 Soulmate Wisdom 3: Every virtue taken to its extreme becomes a vice. 22:48 Soulmate Wisdom 4: Criticism looks different to the criticizer and the criticized 25:28 Soulmate Wisdom 5: Anger is Vulnerability's Mask. 30:10 Soulmate Wisdom 6: Falling in love is biologically natural and sustaining love is biologically unnatural 31:15 Soulmate Wisdom 7: The path to relationship wealth is appreciating your partner as if you're panning for gold 33:29 Soulmate Wisdom 8: The more you love your partner, the more vulnerable you feel. 35:28 Soulmate Wisdom 9: When either of us wins, both of us lose. 36:24 Soulmate Wisdom 10: Never say what you don't want, ask for what you do 38:55 Soulmate Wisdom 11. When criticism appears, wisdom disappears

                            About Mayor Kevin Hartke Mayor Kevin Hartke is passionate about all things Chandler and Arizona. He began his second term in January 2023. Kevin served as Vice Mayor twice, as well as on City Council for nine years. Kevin and his wife, Lynne, have been married for 42 years and have lived in Chandler since 1985. They have four children and four grandchildren. Kevin continues to serve as a Pastor at Trinity Christian Fellowship in Chandler where he has worked since 1985. He has a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and a master's degree in Theology. Kevin is involved extensively in the state, region and Chandler community. As Mayor, he serves as Vice President on the Arizona League of Cities and Towns Board and on the Executive Board of Maricopa Association of Governments. He also serves as a board member of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council. In Chandler, Kevin volunteers with several organizations: For Our City Chandler, IHELP (local homelessness solution), American Cancer Society; Ex-officio board member with Chandler Chamber of Commerce and Chandler's Sister Cities. Kevin is a literacy advocate reading to students in Chandler since 2007. Episode Notes Lesson 1: 05:33 Life is beautiful and full of wonder. Take time daily to appreciate it. Lesson 2: 07:16 Relationships are difficult, but important. Lesson 3: 09:36 Learn important lessons vicariously. Learn from others. Lesson 4: 11:25 Surround yourself with good people who want to carry water for you. Lesson 5: 14:26 Smile when others are so engaged in something you started that they                                                   now own it. Let them. Lesson 6: 17:33 Grieve when you experience loss in your own way, in your own time.  Lesson 7: 20:36 Forgive. Lesson 8: 22:53 Give people your full attention, be engaged. Lesson 9: 23:43 Tell the truth, then you do not have to remember how to perpetuate a lie. Lesson 10: 25:49 Find a way to make the world a better place every day

                                                      About Attila Juhasz Attila was born and raised in communistic Hungary. At the age of 19, in pursuit of a better life, he moved to Phoenix Arizona in 1987. That was 2 years prior to the Eastern Block falling apart. After learning English, he started his education at Arizona State University and completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing in 3 years. Attila continued his education at Thunderbird and received a Master of Business Administration in 12 months. He has worked in several different industries including sport apparel, optical, commercial wash accessories, homeware, consumer goods and medical supplies. He had the opportunity to work on marketing strategies for global brands like Puma® and Dial®. Attila also held both international and national sales positions where he negotiated multimillion dollar supply agreements in the optical, consumer goods, and healthcare industries. He is currently a real estate associate broker position where he guides clients through one of the most important transactions of their lifetime. Episode notes 06:17 Lesson 1: Treat the doorman of a company with as much respect as you would give to              the president of the company 09:31  Lesson 2. Don't be afraid to fight for your dreams. 12:22  Lesson 3. Don't assume things. Be factual and not fictional. 14:06  Lesson 4. In any situation, never ever say you are “confused.” Always ask for                               “clarification.”  15:57  Lesson 5. Surround yourself with people who inspire you and stay in touch with them                   over time. 18:56  Affiliate Break 19:25  Lesson 6. Don't procrastinate and be proactive instead of reactive. 21:43  Lesson 7. Don't burn any bridges! 23:51  Lesson 8. Keep your emotions in check and only quit a job if you already have another             one lined up. 26:05  Lesson 9. Stay active both mentally and physically to help you perform at your                           optimum. 28:18  Lesson 10. Never stop learning.  

                                                    In this episode of '10 Lessons Learned,' hosts Yi and Jeffrey Wang delve into the theme of humility and its significance, particularly in leadership. They reflect on lessons from various guests, including Megumi Miki, Brad Chan, and Hector Colón, who emphasize the balance between humility and confidence, servant leadership, and the universal importance of humility across cultures. The discussion also touches on how humility fosters gratitude, wisdom, and effective leadership. The hosts conclude by inviting listeners to share their thoughts on the topic. About Our Hosts Yi Wang is passionate about applying a risk lens and toolkit to a business challenge, making it meaningful to stakeholders so to make better decisions and achieve their success. Having lived the life of a 1st-generation migrant in Australia, Yi completed a hybrid education in accounting and IT and worked in professional service and many digital-first industries. Yi received countless support and advice generously given by others, so he is a strong believer in mentorship and its power to help young professionals to realise their potential. Outside of his professional life, Yi enjoys playtime with his family, reading and is studying towards professional qualifications in mental health and counselling. Since joining the #10lessonslearned team, Yi has re-energised the team and helped refine a marketing strategy to amplify the outreach of the wisdom we aspire to share. Jeffery Wang is the founder of Professional Development Forum, an organisation dedicated to help young professionals find fulfilment in the modern Australian workplace for more than 13 years. Since its inception, the forum has hosted multitudes of successful, remarkable, and inspiring leaders. Through this journey, Jeffery developed a passion for empowering culturally diverse talent and unlocking their leadership potential. Jeffery is a passionate advocate of genuine diversity, servant leadership and mentorship and engages actively both as a mentor and mentee. Jeffery has almost 20 years of experience working as a sales and strategy professional in the IT Industry looking after enterprise and government customers. He has lived in Taiwan and New Zealand before migrating to Sydney where he currently lives with his wife and two boys. Episode Notes 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:38 Exploring the Concept of Humility 01:49 Cultural Perspectives on Humility 02:52 Humility in Leadership 04:21 Behavioural Traits vs. Value Traits 05:49 Challenges and Misconceptions of Humility

                                                About Garry McLinn Garry McLinn is an emerging Sales Leader for the leader in Experience Based Learning, Education First.  His career is somewhat non-traditional, having spent 10 years as an opera singer, performing all across North America, specifically Montreal and Boston.  During that time, Garry developed a passion for team-based collaboration, steering him towards a pivot into sales where he grew his career towards leadership as quickly as possible. Garry joined EF in February of 2019, as an entry level sales consultant in their international travel for students division.  Over a turbulent 5 years, marked by COVID, Garry was able to find a voice for himself to help his professional community navigate the challenges of operating as a travel organization amid a global pandemic.  As the world started to emerge from COVID, Garry was ready for his next step into leadership, but was sidetracked by a new journey – overcoming a diagnosis of High-Grade B-Cell Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma.  Throughout treatment, Garry cultivated an attitude of unwavering positivity, leaned into his work to the extent his health would allow, and emerged from a 6-month treatment plan victorious in both professional and medical pursuits. Shortly after his tangle with Cancer, Garry was elevated into a leadership position where he would be the steward of the newest hires within a specific product under the EF Umbrella.  In that time, he managed 28 direct reports at once, graduated them on to sales teams one by one, onboarded a co-manager and built a shared leadership model that has since been replicated in other departments, and fundamentally changed the nature of the new hire's day-day responsibilities.  After a year of one success after another, Garry was asked to step into the directorship of a regional sales team, a role he occupies today. Throughout everything, Garry has been a champion of inclusivity, vulnerability, and candor. Episode notes Lesson 1: Listen first 04:17 Lesson 2: Lead with Vulnerability 06:26 Lesson 3: Give feedback generously, candidly, often, and with care at the core.  10:43 Lesson 4: Embrace Adversity as the Gauntlet of 14:08 Lesson 5: Keep inclusivity at the heart of everything you do 18:33 Lesson 6: Just be real, don't try to know everything 21:56 Lesson 7: Strive for authenticity in all of your relationships, in and outside of work 23:53 Lesson 8: Don't build a network, cultivate mentors and teammates. 26:57 Lesson 9: Cultivate Curiosity. 30:11 Lesson 10: Respecting all of the above, trust your gut and be willing to stand in your convictions.  32:09

                                                                  About Steve Scanlon   Steve Scanlon is the founder and CEO of Rewire, a coaching and development company that helps companies, teams and individuals better understand how to make effective changes for radical improvement in their businesses and in their personal lives. He owned and operated three companies by the time he was 30 and has since dedicated over 30,000 hours to one-on-one coaching with business executives and other top performers and has presented hundreds of workshops and keynote sessions to tens of thousands of people across the country. He is certified by the ICF, has a certification in interpersonal neurobiology from the Mindsight Institute, and was a senior fellow at the Institute of Coaching, which is endowed by the Harvard Medical School. He's a co-creator and co-host of The Insight Interviews podcast, where he interviews experts and thought leaders about what has contributed to their success, and he's the author of two books, Reality and Hope: Reflections From a Coach's Chair and Still the Lizard: Transformation Is Closer Than You Think. Steve is a self-proclaimed neuroscience geek, passionate golfer, family man, and occasional painter. Episode notes 06:37 Lesson 1: Be the most interested not the most interesting. 13:15 Lesson 2: Don't believe everything you think. 18:22 Lesson 3: Practice the art of caring without carrying. 23:37 Lesson 4: Notice “Othering”. 30:15 Lesson 5: Grow in Compassion. 32:05 Affiliate Break 32:46 Lesson 6: Know the Season. 35:15 Lesson 7: Listen with Abandon. 38:05 Lesson 8: Practice Silence

                                      In a special edition of 10 Lessons Learned, hosts Robert Hossary and Diana White delve into the importance of self-awareness, recognizing one's biases, facing inner demons, and the value of humility. Through insightful guest lessons, they emphasize the need for continuous personal growth and reflection. The hosts share personal anecdotes to highlight the transformative impact of understanding oneself and embracing lifelong learning.   About Our Hosts Diana White has over 30 years in sales and retail experience, leading stores with revenues of over 10 million and a staff of 200. Consumer psychology, marketing, operations, and leadership are just a few of her skillsets. Seeing a need for startup and operations assistance within the local business community, Diana established D.E.W. Business Solutions, LLC, to provide consulting to small businesses. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in Small Business Administration from Northern Arizona University, holds a green belt in Lean Six Sigma, and is a certified Agile Scrum Master. She is committed to helping businesses and non-profits as well as the community at large.   Siebe Van Der Zee is President of Vanderzee & Associates, Executive Search & Coaching. He has served as an international management consultant for over 25 years. For 28 years, Siebe has served as Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Arizona. He holds a Master's Degree in International Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management and he is a current member of the International Leadership Council at GPEC (Greater Phoenix Economic Council). Robert Hossary has been involved in the not for profit/charity sector for the past 12 years. Robert also has an excellent knowledge in international business. Since 2011 - 2018, Robert was the General Manager for the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia (AmCham) and helped advise many Australian and US companies about their international expansion requirements. Prior to that, Robert was Regional Vice President for the Americas for a technology manufacturer. He has also worked in Taiwan with responsibility for Asia Pacific and the Middle East. With a background in Technology, Transport, Fashion and Healthcare, Robert has a wealth of experience to share. 00:00 Introduction to 10 Lessons Learned 00:40 Exploring the Concept of Leadership 03:10 Personal Leadership Experiences 05:25 Leadership in Different Contexts 07:55 Lessons from Distinguished Guests 09:28 The Privilege of Leadership 11:14 Servant Leadership and Team Dynamics 23:30 Addressing Conflict and Finding Solutions 27:21 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

                                                      About Marissa Nichol Marissa Nichol is a 27-year-old who grew up in Ohio and moved from New York City to Australia on a working holiday visa. After getting a degree in journalism, starting a career in marketing and producing a podcast “Reconsider Everything: The American History Project” on history education in American schools, she decided to change the course she was on to focus on travel and lifestyle rather than career. Episode notes 02:43 Lesson 1 :Everyone has their own definition of what success looks like 05:57 Lesson 2: Listen to your gut with what feels right and wrong 07:21 Lesson 3: Go back to what you were drawn to as a child 09:23 Lesson 4: You have to take a leap of faith to make connections and be given opportunities 11:09 Lesson 5: If you follow your interests, they will lead you to opportunities and money 13:14 Lesson 6: Find your people and your hobbies 17:46 Lesson 7: Sometimes the internet is your friend 20:35 Lesson 8: Lean into your habits that bring you joy 22:15 Lesson 9: Get out of your headspace of what is scary 25:48 Lesson 10: You have to go through these typical phases of life where you are unhappy to get to a point where you are happy.

                              Unlock Your Potential: Top 10 Lessons for Success with Daniel Gomez | 10 Lessons Learned In this enlightening episode of '10 Lessons Learned,' host Robert Hossary interviews Daniel Gomez, an accomplished author, keynote speaker, business and executive coach, and podcast host. Daniel shares his top 10 lessons for achieving epic success in both personal and professional life. Through these lessons, Daniel discusses the importance of self-discipline, raising your belief system, having a definitive morning routine, dreaming bigger, and much more. Tune in to gather insights on transforming your mindset, elevating your confidence, and realizing your true potential. Also, don't miss the special gift offered exclusively for the audience! About Daniel Gomez Daniel Gomez is an Award-Winning Keynote Speaker, Business Coach, Executive Coach, Corporate Trainer, and Podcast of the Year Recipient for The Daniel Gomez Inspires Show. Daniel speaks and coaches at events all over the world! His passion is to elevate businesses and entrepreneurs to achieve their true potential through their training and coaching programs. Daniel has empowered his clients to achieve epic success in their personal and professional lives. He is an International Best-Selling Author. Daniel's book, “You Were Born to Fly”, and of “The Makings of a Millionaire Mind”, inspired to give people the high-performance habits and confidence needed to be the leaders of their own destiny.  Daniel's high-energy and ability to unlock the untapped potential in people has made him a highly sought-out keynote speaker and corporate trainer for top organizations including the U.S. Air Force. He was honored with the “Best of 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023” awards for his training and business coaching. He and his wife, Mari Gomez, believe in giving back and support women whose lives have been impacted by breast cancer through their 501(c)(3) nonprofit “The Mari Strong Foundation.” Episode notes 0:00 Intro 03:40 Lesson 1: Have a Morning Routine 07:15 Lesson 2: Raise Your B.A.A.R 12:20 Lesson 3: Be Worthy and Deserving 14:14 Lesson 4: Dream Bigger 18:48 Lesson 5: Trust More 21:22 Lesson 6: I am a Rolls Royce 25:04 Lesson 7: Have a Value System to Live By 27:58 Lesson 8: Set your Financial Thermostat 35:30 Lesson 9: I belong with the Elite 37:33 Lesson 10: Believe

                                  In a special edition of 10 Lessons Learned, hosts Robert Hossary and Diana White delve into the importance of self-awareness, recognizing one's biases, facing inner demons, and the value of humility. Through insightful guest lessons, they emphasize the need for continuous personal growth and reflection. The hosts share personal anecdotes to highlight the transformative impact of understanding oneself and embracing lifelong learning. About our Hosts Diana White has over 30 years in sales and retail experience, leading stores with revenues of over 10 million and a staff of 200. Consumer psychology, marketing, operations, and leadership are just a few of her skillsets.  Seeing a need for startup and operations assistance within the local business community, Diana established D.E.W. Business Solutions, LLC, to provide consulting to small businesses. Diana was appointed as CEO of Chandler Innovations, a technology incubator funded by the City of Chandler, Arizona. Diana obtained a Bachelor of Science in Small Business Administration from Northern Arizona University, holds a green belt in Lean Six Sigma, and is a certified Agile Scrum Master. She is committed to helping businesses and non-profits as well as the community at large. Robert Hossary has been involved in international business for the past two decades. Since 2011 – 2018, Robert was the General Manager for the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia (AmCham) and helped advise many Australian and US companies about their international expansion requirements.  Prior to that, Robert was Regional Vice President for the Americas for a technology manufacturer. He has also worked in Taiwan with responsibility for Asia Pacific and the Middle East.  With a background in Technology, Transport, Fashion and Healthcare, Robert has a wealth of experience to share. Episode Notes 0:00 Intro 01:23 The Man In The Mirror (poem is by Dale Wimbro 1934) 04:25 Steve Zylstra- Know the Man in the Mirror 07:11 Bas Borsma - It's Tough To Beat One's Demons 11:03 Eric Miller - Know Your Own Bias 15:07 Narelle Hooper - Put On Your Oxygen Mask Before Helping Others 17:09 Vikas Tiku - Nobody Knows Everything  

                                      Dive into the world of media production with Zac Miller! In our latest episode of 10 Lessons Learned, Zac reveals what it takes to be an overnight success—spoiler: it's a decade of hard work!    About Zac Miller Zac Miller is a video producer who has nearly two decades of experience bringing films, television series, and podcasts to life. He leverages that experience to help media professionals and businesses of all sizes create and implement effective video strategies. Zac currently produces and co-stars in the hit video podcast, The Kim Gravel Show, which is a top show on QVC+. He is launching a new podcast this year about how to harness the power of video podcasting. Zac began his career in 2005 working on indie films in Boston. He joined IATSE the following year as a grip and then moved to Los Angeles where he transitioned from lighting and tech into production. He quickly rose through the ranks to become the production manager on hit TV shows like Catfish (MTV) and Big Brother (CBS). During that time Zac worked on dozens of television series, feature films, commercials, music videos, and educational videos for clients like NBC Universal, Disney, HGTV, Lifetime, WGBH, Pepsi Co., Harvard Medical School, The National Science Foundation, and The US Department of Transportation. In 2017 Zac left Big Brother to launch his own full-service video production and consulting company called Uncommon Image Studios where he produces and directs high-end videos for clients from national brands and fortune 500 companies to local businesses and nonprofits. Some of his notable clients include Ketel One Vodka, Westfield Malls, and Alcoa Corp. Zac is passionate about education and taught video production from 2018 - 2022 at Clarkson University in New York. He has given invited talks at the University of Vermont, Cornell University Extension School, and St. Joseph's University in Bangalore, India. He is a member of the Producers Guild of America, and has won national awards for screenwriting, advertising, and directing, including the grand prize of a 2007 Jeep Compass SUV for producing and directing a 60 second Jeep commercial. Zac was once karate chopped by Shaq on set.   Episode notes Lesson 1: If you're presenting anything - be entertaining. 10:34 Lesson 2: Be honest with yourself about what you're good at. 14:30 Lesson 3: Give yourself permission to suck at first. 16:46 Lesson 4: Win the expectations game - Set expectations and then exceed them. 20:08 Lesson 5: Standing out is 99% about your attitude and reliability. 25:57  Lesson 6: Look at video as a creative solution for a business problem and be specific. 30:17 Lesson 7: Don't race to the bottom and commoditize your creative work. 34:08 Lesson 8: Media is changing - "Is this real?" is the wrong question to ask – “who's telling the story?” 38:42 Lesson 9: Rehearsals are an incredible tool. 45:30  Lesson 10: Overnight success takes a decade to accomplish, be prepared when it comes. 49:43 Lesson 11: Always allow yourself the option to edit something out that isn't working. 53:39 

                                                                Embrace uncertainty for growth! Join Siebe Van Der Zee and Yi Wang in a special episode of 10LessonsLearned as they delve into the power of uncertainty. Sweaty palms, trembling voices - familiar feelings, right? Dive deep into insightful conversations and wisdoms shared by distinguished guests. Unlock untapped potential from our treasure trove of lessons! Siebe Van Der Zee is President of Vanderzee & Associates, Executive Search & Coaching. He has served as an international management consultant for over 25 years. For 28 years, Siebe has served as Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Arizona. He holds a Master's Degree in International Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management and he is a current member of the International Leadership Council at GPEC (Greater Phoenix Economic Council). Yi Wang is passionate about applying a risk lens and toolkit to a business challenge, making it meaningful to stakeholders so to make better decisions and achieve their success. Having lived the life of a 1st-generation migrant in Australia, Yi completed a hybrid education in accounting and IT and worked in professional service and many digital-first industries. Yi received countless support and advice generously given by others, so he is a strong believer in mentorship and its power to help young professionals to realise their potential. Outside of his professional life, Yi enjoys playtime with his family, reading and is studying towards professional qualifications in mental health and counselling. Since joining the #10lessonslearned team, Yi has re-energised the team and helped refine a marketing strategy to amplify the outreach of the wisdom we aspire to share. Episode Notes Intro 00:00 Certainty is just a mindless illusion 02:13 The Upper Limit Problem 03:28 Learn to be comfortable being uncomfortable.06:06 Run towards the fire. 09:22 Guests who's wisdom we talk about: Ellen Langer: watch episode  Katie & Gay Hendricks: watch episode  Bas Boorsma: watch episode  Jim Carroll: watch episode  Conrad Taylor: watch episode Beng Yeoh: watch episode  Jeffery Wang: watch episode David Chalke: watch episode 

                                Embark on a journey through logic, leadership, and the quest for intellectual diversity with Dr. Alan Davison on our latest podcast episode. It's time to challenge your perspectives. About Professor Alan Davison Alan heads up Heterodox Academy in Australia, promoting viewpoint diversity in our academic communities.  He has published both scholarly and popular articles on trends in social sciences and humanities research. Alan launched the “Permission to Think” speaker series alongside well-known media figure Josh Szeps in 2021, which invites prominent scholars to openly discuss complex issues during this age of outrage. Examining the role of intellectuals and institutions in public debates, especially those in the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS) faculties. To date, guests in the series have included the likes of Jonathan Haidt and Alice Dreger. Alan had an unusual educational background, being largely home-schooled and entering university via special admissions. He studied piano privately through his teens before initially undertaking a Bachelor of Music in performance, changing to musicology for his postgraduate study. His long-running research interests cover music and visual culture, art and aesthetics, celebrity studies, and 19th-century European cultural history, but he maintains his knowledge of previous interests, especially in the philosophy of science and the scientific method. Episode notes 0:00 Intro 08:35 Lesson 1: Never Stop Being Curious 13:23 Lesson 2: Being passionate about a problem doesn't mean you have a solution 20:38 Lesson 3: Try to Steelman and not Strawman. 29:30 Lesson 4: Smart people  can use their IQ to rationalize terrible ideas. 36:16 Lesson 5: Be both strategic and tactical and challenging orthodox. 42:43 Lesson 6: Being anti orthodox can be as bad as being orthodox. 44:50 Lesson 7: Humans are apes. 49:56 Lesson 8: Great leaders are both intellectual and ethical. 01:03:07 Lesson 9: Be consistent but be prepared to change. 01:06:25 Lesson 10: Working for and amongst people with diverse viewpoints is fulfilling.

                                Join us on a journey of strength, survival, and the simplicity of being a good human with Barnaby Howarth on 10 Lessons Learned. His life, threaded with triumph and tragedy, teaches us the profound impact of resilience and kindness. Listen to the full conversation here About Barnaby Howarth Former AFL footballer, diabetic, host of interview show “Everyday Greatness”, stroke survivor, autocue operator for ABC News Australia, widower and Deacon in the Coptic Orthodox church, Barnaby Howarth has been a resilience speaker for over a decade, telling audiences to try their hardest and be proud of themselves. Barnaby is a real human being living the messages he promotes to audiences – His message that just being a good, solid human being is enough to live a life you are proud of is a real point of difference in today's ever competitive world Barnaby has spoken all around the world to all sorts of groups and organisations.   Episode notes Lesson 1: Rain falls on the just. As in the I'm just like, but there comes a time when you just have to get over it and go and play in the puddles. 04:42 Lesson 2: Focus on the game plan, and the result will take care of itself. 07:56 Lesson 3: He who has a why to live can bear almost any how. 10:35 Lesson 4: Courage isn't the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.  15:49 Lesson 5: Work hard, be good to people. 18:48 Lesson 6: If a job is worth doing, it is worth doing well. 21:37 Lesson 7: You are better off, knowing a little bit about a lot of things than a lot about a small number of things. 24:55 Lesson 8: Sometimes shit just works out for you. 27:39 Lesson 9: Do unto others as you would have others do unto you. 30:10 Lesson 10: Don't be a dickhead. 31:23 

                                    In this inspiring episode of 10 Lessons Learned, we're joined by Dale Stevens, an actress with a fascinating career journey across continents, from London to Sydney, and onto the big screen in Mission Impossible. Dive deep into her wisdom on overcoming fears, embracing uniqueness, and the power of acting techniques in everyday life. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best in the industry! About Dale Stevens Dale Stevens is an actress from London who discovered her passion for acting at a very young age. Her journey took her from to Sydney, New Zealand and back to Melbourne as she pursued her love for the craft. One of the pivotal moments in Dale's career was landing a role in Mission Impossible, where she portrayed an assassin in front of famous US actors. This experience taught her that her best work happened when she was most afraid, which led her to make friends with her nerves. Dale founded playright to teach others to use acting techniques to navigate their way through life intentionally… Over the last 11 years, Dale has worked with lawyers, accountants, governments, entrepreneurs, telecommunications and budding speakers. It turns out that there are ways of behaving that are common to all of us and as Dale says - human behaviour drives economics.   Episode notes Lesson 1: Do yourself. 02:45 Lesson 2: Don't try to do better, do different. 05:25 Lesson 3: The truth will set you free. 07:48 Lesson 4: You don't know what you're capable of. 18:21 Lesson 5: Life's a marathon, not a sprint. 20:54 Lesson 6: All the world's a stage. 24:03   Lesson 7: Other people don't know what you know. 28:17 Lesson 8: Your body language tells you who you are. 32:23 Lesson 9: Human behaviour drives economics. 35:10 Lesson 10: Choose your avatar. 36:25

                                        About Melissa Hahn Melissa Hahn is an intercultural professional who helps people collaborate, adapt and thrive across cultures. She earned a master's degree in intercultural relations from the University of the Pacific in California, has lived abroad in Poland, and has an extensive professional background that spans international relations, teaching English to speakers of other languages, and global mobility/corporate relocation. She works independently as a trainer, coach and consultant; teaches intercultural communication at American University; and is on the leadership team of the Global Dexterity Certification. She believes that intercultural skills are for everyone, because we all come from cultures and need to figure out how to live, work, and connect with people who have different backgrounds and life experiences from us. Through her children's book "Luminarias Light the Way" and her upcoming book "Forging Bonds in a Global Workforce" (McGraw Hill), she aims to show how practical, do-able, and even fun this process can be for people of all ages.   Episode notes Lesson 1: Cultural competence isn't memorizing details about another culture. It's building relationships with                                   individuals from those cultures. 09:21 Lesson 2: You're not getting a cultural report card. 11:38 Lesson 3: Don't judge cultural experiences by whether you like them. Judge them by whether they make you grow.                     16:11 Lesson 4: There are no wasted experiences.  20:42 Lesson 5: Think about the messages you are sending, and whether they facilitate trust.  25:08 Lesson 6: Let yourself be ambivalent. 28:06 Lesson 7: Let your light shine - and help others shine their light, too. 32:01 Lesson 8: Prioritize taking care of yourself. 35:16 Lesson 9: When networking, think about making connections with people, not just obtaining business cards or                               sharing digital details. 39:05 Lesson 10: It is truly a small world, so guard your reputation and close doors gently, rather than burning bridges. 42:28  

                                                  About Randy Crane Randy Crane also known as The Fearless Marketer is a nationally-recognized Sales and Marketing Specialist. He has held leadership positions in sales and marketing for over 40 years with global brands such as Molson Coors and Konica Minolta among others, as well as many thriving startups. He is passionate about leadership and emotional marketing strategies that deliver Real Value to customers and impact businesses. Randy is a mentor, a visionary, and a true master of his craft, inspiring others to reach for greatness and achieve their dreams.   Episode notes Lesson 1: Human beings make decisions based on emotion - not on the facts. 04:59 Lesson 2: A lot of times what we're is not the absolute truth. 07:28 Lesson 3: Your perception is your reality. 12:23 Lesson 4: We are spiritual beings having a human experience. 18:13 Lesson 5: Human beings connect with other human beings on an emotional level. 23:37 Lesson 6: The world we live in is not a result of people who don't know what they're doing. It is by design that it is this way. 27:48 Lesson 7: It's just the same monkey in a different suit. 36:00 Lesson 8: By the time a human being is 35 years old they are functioning primarily from the subconscious programs that were influenced by other people. 43:36 Lesson 9: Procrastination is a habit that is learned by repetition. 47:58 Lesson 10: The average human being has 80,000 thoughts per day.  51:10  

                                          Matthew Jacob, a certified mentor and mindset coach, shares his 10 lessons learned, including the importance of mindset, emotional self-regulation, and the choice of happiness. He also discusses the value of service to others and the impact of personal growth on achieving goals and finding joy. Hosted by Diana White  About Matthew Jacob Having started his career as a certified personal trainer and gym owner, Matt quickly realized that true transformation goes beyond physical fitness. He recognized that a person's mindset is the foundation for achieving success in all areas of life. This realization led him to delve deeper into the field of personal development and acquire expertise as a mindset coach.  What sets Matt apart is his holistic approach to personal growth. He understands that true transformation requires a balance between physical fitness, mental resilience, and emotional well-being. By integrating mindset shifts with fitness strategies, Matt empowers his clients to overcome self-limiting beliefs, break through barriers, and create a life of abundance and fulfillment.  Matt's coaching style is characterized by empathy, authenticity, and unwavering support.   With a deep passion for personal growth and a genuine desire to see others thrive, Matt has impacted the lives of hundreds of individuals across the globe.     Episode notes Lesson 1: Best things come from a need to scratch my own itch.  02:42  Lesson 2: I don't have to believe every single thing, I think.  06:42  Lesson 3: Rock bottom could be the best thing that ever happened to you. 08:45  Lesson 4: Clear conscience is an under-rated form of self-care. 11:50  Lesson 5: Discipline is the highest form of self-love. You are only on top for so long, so always look to improve or reinvent yourself. 14:04  Lesson 6: The purpose of a goal is to GROW. 17:09  Lesson 7: Emotional self-regulation 22:30  Lesson 8: Pleasure is not the same as joy.  29:21  Lesson 9: Happiness is a choice. 33:01  Lesson 10: The shortest path to happiness is service to others. Remember that even when things are not going well, there is a lesson to be learned.  36:39 

James Badman is a published Academic, Entrepreneur, Director and discusses why you shouldn't “be afraid to ask for help”, that “You should never give up on your passion”, why “you should put yourself out there” and more. Hosted by Siebe Van Der Zee. About James Badman James Badman is highly dedicated to his work in the animal industry. He has developed expertise in business administration, including state and federal permitting, USDA licensing, and the recruiting and training of animal care staff. He is the Associate Director for the Department of Animal Care and Technologies at Arizona State University where he has worked for over 25 years. He has founded and established several businesses including the Red Mountain Conservation and Education Center since 2002, and the USDA licensed exotic animal pet store, WildSide Pets, from 2007 to 2022, and co-founder of the Phoenix Reptile Expo with partner Drew Rheinhardt. James' involvement within the animal industry is rooted in his lifelong passion for animals, which includes working with a wide range of species from tortoises to warthogs. Episode notes 0:00 James Badman - Someone has done it before you.  Find them, learn from them. 04:41 Lesson 1: Value friendships 07:33 Lesson 2: Never give up on your passion, even if it must be sidelined for a minute 10:18 Lesson 3: Someone has done it before you.  Find them, learn from them. 14:31 Lesson 4: Don't be afraid to ask for help 20:01 Lesson 5: We all report to someone 22:49 Affiliate Break 23:29 Lesson 6: You are only on top for so long, so always look to improve or reinvent yourself 25:35 Lesson 7: Remember that even when things are not going well, there is a lesson to be learned   27:53 Lesson 8: Put yourself out there   30:55 Lesson 9: You have to work to be happy 33:07 Lesson 10: Give back, when you can

Join your host, Jeffery Wang, in this inspiring episode of the 10 Lessons Learned, where we discuss invaluable insights for career, business, and life. In this episode, we welcome Jason Wong, an accredited leadership coach, strategy ninja, and a kindness practitioner. Hailing from one of Sydney's most successful Chinese families, Jason shares his unique journey of self-discovery, personal growth, and finding fulfillment beyond material success. With engaging discussions about re calibrating life's priorities, nurturing meaningful relationships, promoting diversity and inclusion, and constantly learning, we uncover some of Jason's key lessons that have shaped his leadership style and understanding of success. Tune in for this enlightening conversation and walk away with practical nuggets of wisdom that go beyond the textbook. About Jason Wong Jason was born into one of Sydney's most successful and influential Chinese families and has fond memories of running around Sydney's Chinatown after school.  He was educated at one of Australia's top selective private schools for boys and with his family's network of connections, the world was his oyster. But his life didn't play out the way that he thought it would and, influenced by a number of key people and events, he embarked on a journey involving lots of deep reflection and making plenty of personal adjustments. He has held multiple leadership roles throughout his career but believes that his most important and most satisfying role was being a stay-at-home Dad to his three daughters, which included upping his game as partner to his amazing wife.   He works to improve technology leadership in not-for-profit, for-purpose and community-focused organisations  and he now runs his own coaching & strategic consultancy practice, Tyger Technology Leadership, developing tech leaders of the future.    He is a former president of his children's school P&C association and is now the Board Secretary of the NSW P&C Federation, working with influential education stakeholders to improve public schooling in NSW.  He also facilitates local Dads groups and events, to support and engage Dads in their parenting journeys. A few people leave deep impressions in your life, and you have certainly left one with me. Of the thousands of people I've come across during business, some just lives out their values in how they behave and treat others around them.

  Braeden Rhys talks about his experiences as an individual, as a professional in marketing and PR, and as a trailblazing entrepreneur. He discusses his journey as a gay man, from being a youth minister to becoming an escort and a drag queen, and how these experiences shaped his approach to business and personal growth. He shares his insights on embracing authenticity, persevering through hardships, and shaping one's own future. About Braeden Rhys Braeden Rhys is a trailblazing marketing and public relations professional, celebrated as one of Australia's Top 100 Entrepreneurs. With a portfolio of multi-award-winning brands, including Sweet Release Agency, the world's leading Adult Industry marketing and PR agency, and Axis Global Co, ranked among the top 100 growth marketing agencies globally, Braeden has made an indelible mark on the business landscape. His journey to success was a testament to resilience and the power of authenticity. Raised within the confines of the ministry, Braeden grappled with the conflict between his true identity as a gay man and the strict beliefs he was taught. Denying his sexuality and convinced that he could "pray the gay away," he eventually found the courage to break free from the confines of the church, embracing his true self with pride. Unafraid to explore uncharted territories, Braeden embarked on a journey of self-discovery that led him to the deep end of the Adult Industry. Adopting the alter-ego name, Jett Black, he thrived as a male sex worker, defying societal norms and leveraging his success as one of the most respected ambassadors in the Australian adult entertainment world. Drawing from his genuine passion and love for the Adult Industry, Braeden established Sweet Release Agency, which quickly gained acclaim as the top marketing and PR agency in its field. Simultaneously, he revealed yet another facet of his identity as Kara Zmatiq, Australia's Premier Live Singing Drag Queen, captivating audiences with soulful performances and earning accolades on platforms like Australia's Got Talent. Braeden Rhys faced adversity head-on, finding strength in humility and authenticity. His journey from sex worker to celebrated entrepreneur showcases his resilience and determination to overcome challenges. Despite creating unique brands and personas, Braeden never lost sight of his roots, remaining grateful to the Adult Industry for accepting him without judgment. A firm believer in the power of authenticity and genuine passion, Braeden Rhys attributes his success in life, business, and relationships to staying true to himself. He constantly emphasizes the importance of dynamic education and making a positive difference in the world, inspiring others to embrace their true identities and pursue their dreams unapologetically. With an unwavering commitment to self-improvement and a passion for blazing new trails, Braeden Rhys continues to redefine success on his terms. Guided by authenticity and an unyielding desire to leave a positive impact, he remains a beacon of inspiration for all those striving to live their best lives while embracing their true selves. Episode notes Lesson 1: The Customer Isn't Always Right 04:52 Lesson 2: Authenticity is Your Superpower 11:44 Lesson 3: Craft Your Personal Brand 23:40 Lesson 4: The Power of "No Learn to say "no" when necessary. 28:04 Lesson 5: Banish Toxic Influences 31:17 Lesson 6: Humble Beginnings Lead to Greatness Stay humble and grounded. 35:54 Lesson 7: Creativity Fuels Innovation Cultivate your creative spark. 40:49 Lesson 8: Own Your Sexuality and strength. 44:25 Lesson 9: Write Your Future Take control of your destiny. 48:37 Lesson 10:  Embrace Change with Open Arms. 52:38

                                                  Eric Miller, CEO, Entrepreneur, Director speaks with us why it's important "To learn your tools", "Never to understate the importance of a network", why we should "Know our own bias" and more. Hosted by Diana White About Eric Miller   Eric is a co-owner of Tempe-based PADT, Inc., a provider of tools and services to companies that design and manufacture physical products. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from UC Berkeley and started his career focusing on applying Computer-Aided Engineering to turbine engine components. As a co-founder of PADT in 1994, Eric also pursued IT, graphic design, 3D printing, database programming, HR, and small business management. Eric is often called upon to write and speak on simulation, design, and 3D printing. He is also steeply involved with the startup community and the high-tech sector. Eric hosts the podcast All Things ANSYS. He is currently Chair of the Arizona Technology Council Board of Directors, a member of the Arizona Technology Investors' screening committee, and serves on several advisory boards. Eric also serves as an Entrepreneur in Residence at the Arizona Commerce Authority and mentors through multiple startup incubators including Chandler Innovations and The CleanTech Open. He regularly contributes to the Phoenix Business Journal with articles about technology, small business, and the Arizona ecosystem. Eric also moonlights as a freelance writer. He enjoys traveling, writing, history, cooking, and learning about new things. Episode Notes Lesson 1. Communication is so important and drives everything. 03:28 Lesson 2. Never understate the importance of a strong network 06:11 Lesson 3. What you learned in Kindergarten works. 09:09 Lesson 4. People and situations change over time. 11:54 Lesson 5. Know your own bias. 15:10 Lesson 6. Feelings should guide you, not constrain you. 18:26 Lesson 7. Be able to do, or at least understand, your employee's job 20:57 Lesson 8. Letting people go is good for their co-workers, for them, and for your company. 23:53 Lesson 9. Take the time to learn your tools. 27:45 Lesson 10. Understand the real and perceived value 30:41

                                                  Ellen Langer is a professor in the Psychology Department at Harvard University and she speaks with us about how "Certainty is a mindless illusion" why " 1 + 1 doesn't always equal 2" and that if you want "To feel differently, you need to view it differently" along with more great lessons. Hosted by Duff Watkins. About Ellen Langer  Dr. Ellen Langer is a professor in the Psychology Department at Harvard University where she was the first woman to be tenured in the department. She has been described as the “mother of mindfulness” and has written extensively on the illusion of control, mindful aging, stress, decision-making, and health. She is the founder of The Langer Mindfulness Institute and consults with organizations to foster mindful leadership, innovation, strategy and work/life integration. Her books, written for general and academic readers, include Mindfulness, The Power of Mindful Learning, On Becoming An Artist: Reinventing Yourself Through Mindful Creativity, and Counterclockwise: Mindful Health and the Power of Possibility. Her most recent book The Handbook of Mindfulness is an anthology that brings together the latest multi-disciplinary research on mindfulness. A passionate and compelling lecturer who presents at organizations worldwide, Langer has authored over 200 research articles and six academic books. Her work has led to numerous academic honors including a Guggenheim Fellowship. She is the recipient of four Distinguished Scientist Awards and the Liberty Science Genius Award. Her website is https://ellenlanger.com/ Episode Notes: Lesson 1: Behavior always makes sense from the actor's perspective 06m 49s. Lesson 2: Certainty is a mindless illusion 08m 24s. Lesson 3: 1+1 doesn't always equal 2 13m 04s. Lesson 4: Everyone doesn't know something but everyone knows something else 19m 49s. Lesson 5: Inconsistent is flexible 23m 12s. Lesson 6: Outcomes are neither good nor bad 25m 52s. Lesson 7: To feel differently, view it differently 27m 20s. Lesson 8: Every activity can be done mindlessly or mindfully 33m 31s. Lesson 9: Mindfulness is simply noticing new things 35m 20s. Lesson 10: Life is a people game 45m 19s.

                                                                    Join us as we delve into an enriching conversation hosted by Siebe Van Der Zee with global marketing expert Per Ohstrom, as he shares his top 10 life lessons. Per shares his '10 lessons in life and career' which include philosophical insights, experience in management, the importance of diversity, the value of using technology smartly, importance of occasional silence, the benefits of taking up responsibility in public roles, and more. Listen to gain remarkable insight into the invaluable lessons learned by this successful Fractional Chief Marketing Officer. About Per Ohstrom Per Ohstrom is a Marketing and Strategy Consultant with Chief Outsiders, working with small and mid-market private companies. After undergrad studies in Sweden and a career in the Army reserve, he came to the US for MBA studies. Per is an experienced marketing leader and corporate executive working with private and Private Equity-owned industrial and B2B service companies. As a fractional CMO he builds and executes strategies for profitable growth. Get his free eBook "Selecting a Strategy for Market Leadership" here: https://tinyurl.com/2knbbs6m Per has 30 years of international commercial marketing and P&L leadership in $1-2 bn blue-chip and private industrial companies. He supports CEOs making their companies more market-focused and builds cross-functional teams that consistently perform. With a track record in manufacturing, construction equipment, equipment rental, MRO distribution, supply chain, specialty chemicals and other industries, he brings advanced marketing experience. Per is a creative problem solver and respectful collaborator. He likes to tackle complex business issues and drives for practical results -he learned this as Commanding Officer of an Arctic infantry unit. Episode Notes Lesson 1: “Cast down your bucket where you are. Take what you have and do the best with it.” 05:14 Lesson 2: Manage by objectives, delegate, and decentralize. 08:24 Lesson 3: Officers eat last -turn the org chart upside down and be a servant leader. 11:12 Lesson 4: Shut up and listen, really listen. 13:39 Lesson 5: Be positive, deal swiftly with issues. 16:03 Lesson 6: What makes us different makes us better. 20:15 Lesson 7: Work smart, use technology. 24:36 Lesson 8: Get elected to something. 28:20 Lesson 9: Into the woods -the power of peace, quiet and man's best friend. 33:23 Lesson 10: “If you're going through hell, keep going”. 37:35

                                                      Martin Creighan tells us why you should “You don't have to be a jerk to be successful”, why “It's ok to be afraid”, and that “Real leadership is putting your team out front” and other insightful lessons it took him years to learn. About Martin Creighan Inspired by people, building new relationships and a continuous curiosity of learning, Vice President of Sales, Martin Creighan has joined our leadership team to propel Commvault's innovative brand and award-winning software and SaaS offerings into the Australian and New Zealand markets. Martin has over three decades of experience and brings a wealth of leadership expertise and knowledge in the software, cloud, technology, telecommunications and defence industries, having held numerous senior leadership and sales positions. Prior to joining Commvault, Creighan was the Vice President and General Manager of Cloud Software Group (Citrix, NetScaler and Tibco) Australia and New Zealand where he was responsible for go to market execution and revenue/profit growth. He previously held senior sales and general management leadership roles at AT&T, Radware, SecureNet/Baltimore Technologies and was an Operations Specialist and Master Training Specialist with the United States Navy. Creighan holds a Bachelor of Business from The National University of San Diego, California, and is a Certified Master Training Specialist from US Navy. Episode Notes Lesson 1: You don't have to be a jerk to be successful 04:18 Lesson 2: Look after your people and your people will always looks after you! 16:32 Lesson 3: Your “Why” doesn't have to be industry specific. 21:40  Lesson 4: Tackle each of life's challenges one step at a time. 28:24   Lesson 5: Always be kind. 31:25  Lesson 6: Real leadership is putting your team out front. 35:42   Lesson 7: Build your team based on Attitude, not aptitude! 38:55   Lesson 8: Don't be a “Gonna”. 42:15  Lesson 9: It's ok to be afraid! 46:24  Lesson 10: Never, ever forget where you came from. 49:45 

                                                                    REBROADCAST- Ori Eisen has spent the last two decades fighting online crime and he is respected for his business knowledge and leadership. In this episode, Ori tells us why you must "Begin with the end in mind", why "If there is doubt there is no doubt" and the benefit of "Sharpening the saw". Hosted by Siebe Van Der Zee.   About Ori Eisen Ori Eisen has spent the last two decades fighting online crime and he is respected for his business knowledge and leadership. Prior to founding Trusona, Ori founded 41st Parameter – the leading online fraud prevention and detection solution for financial institutions and e-commerce. 41st Parameter was acquired by Experian in 2013. Prior to 41st Parameter, Ori served as the Worldwide Fraud Director for American Express focusing on Internet and counterfeit fraud. During his tenure, he championed the project to enhance the authorization request to include Internet specific parameters. Prior to American Express, Ori was the Director of Fraud Prevention for VeriSign/Network Solutions. By developing new and innovative technologies, he skilfully reduced fraud losses by over 85 percent in just three months. Ori holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Montclair State University and he holds over two dozen cybersecurity patents. In his free time, Ori volunteers with Thorn, the digital defenders of children. He founded Ball to All, a charity that donates free soccer balls around the world to children who have never had one. He is a founding member of Security Canyon – Arizona's Cyber Security Coalition. His website is a treasure trove of information. He resides in Scottsdale and is married with two children. Ori has dedicated his life to fighting online crime. Episode Notes Lesson 1. You can do anything, if you don't care who gets the credit 6m 41s Lesson 2. The hardest thing to do, is to do 8m 21s Lesson 3. Taking proper vacations is a must 10m 26s Lesson 4. You can coach by just asking questions, you never need to raise your voice 12m 47s Lesson 5. Thinking time is underrated and there is not enough time spent on ideation before action 15m 11s Lesson 6. Begin with the end in mind 18m 14s Lesson 7. Sharpen the saw - spend time to train your team to problem-solve 21m 28s Lesson 8. If there is a doubt, there is no doubt 27m 12s Lesson 9. Family first, always 31m 38s Lesson 10. It's never as bad as you think it is 38m 33s

                          Host Siebe Van Der Zee speaks with guest Bob Sewell, a leading litigation attorney. Bob shares his 10 lessons learned, including topics such as listening, asking questions, sharing your point of view, and being nice but firm. He also discusses the importance of being reasonable, breaking all the rules when necessary, and tapping down excessive passion. About Bob Sewell Bob Sewell is a leading Arizona probate litigator, which means he gets involved when there is a dispute regarding wills, trusts and estates. Bob regularly writes and speaks on the subject of estate planning and estate litigation.  His advice is sought by private individuals, practicing attorneys, local and national corporations, as well as local and national news outlets seeking commentary and analysis regarding the news of the day.  Bob is an equity partner in the law firm Davis Miles McGuire Gardner. Bob Sewell is also the host of the popular podcast called “Is That Even Legal?”—a podcast now heard in 87 countries and can be found on Apple, Google and Spotify, as well as most other podcast platforms. Episode notes Lesson 1: Listen, first. 06:41 Lesson 2: Ask questions, second. 09:40 Lesson 3: Share your point of view, third. 12:39 Lesson 4: Never bluff (well, almost never) and almost always call the bluff. 20:27 Lesson 5: Negotiate early in a dispute, except when you should negotiate late. 25:15 Lesson 6: Pride will ruin any negotiation. 29:29 Lesson 7: Be nice, but firm (likability is everything).  36:02 Lesson 8: Be reasonable–you are not going to “win the negotiation.” 37:50 Lesson 9: Get help from an intermediary. 40:25 Lesson 10: Break all the rules when all else fails.  43:58  

                                            Paul Teasdale discusses why you should “Look for the eyes”, tells you “Don't get bitter, get better”, the importance of “Controlling the controllables” and more. Hosted by Diana White. About Paul Teasdale Paul Teasdale helps people perform using insights from his 7 years working with the Formula one team McLaren, while also incorporating lessons from other high-performance organizations he has worked with. From sausage making to banking to Formula one, and lots of other stuff in between, working in both the UK and in New Zealand, Paul has a lot of stories to tell his audiences. Whether you're looking for practical tips for bringing a Formula one mindset to your organization, or stories of how sausage making changed the world of business banking, Paul has some insight to share. Episode notes Lesson 1: Decisions at the point of most knowledge 01:43 Lesson 2: Look for the eyes. 05:24 Lesson 3: Use data to build a culture of responsibility. 07:33 Lesson 4: Data-driven decisions end, not start, with data. 11:06 Lesson 5: If you want to change tires, bring in the ballerinas. 13:39 Lesson 6: Sausages can change banking. 18:22 Lesson 7: Pick up the phone. 22:39 Lesson 8: Control the controllables. 24:50 Lesson 9: Don't get bitter, get better. 27:26 Lesson 10: Be humble, be kind. 29:10

                                                Harry Goldberg discusses why you shouldn't “be a slave to society's expectations”, that “Your strength lies within you, not without you”, “If it's not a priority, it's a distraction” and more. Hosted by Jeffery Wang. About Harry Goldberg Harry Goldberg is a director, results coach & meditation teacher at Purpose Advisory. He's the host of the “Success with Purpose” podcast, proud father of two incredible daughters and husband to an amazing woman. He's career journey has come a long way, from studying Commerce & Economics at University of NSW, to financial services, financial advice and finally to empowering clients and peers to achieve greater passion for life, achieve greater results for themselves and become positive agents of change in their world. To find out more, listen to some amazing mentoring conversations on Success with Purpose, engage with Harry directly on LinkedIn and level up your life Purpose Advisory. Episode notes Lesson 1: Life sucks - or does it? Lesson 2: What's happening? It's not what you think… Lesson 3: Don't be a slave to society's expectations. Lesson 4: Visualise the life you want.  Lesson 5: If it's not a priority, it's a distraction Lesson 6: You can't control the outcome Lesson 7: “Yet”, ”If” & “When” Lesson 8: Manage your own emotions before you try and manage others' Lesson 9: You're standing on the shoulders of giants Lesson 10: Your strength lies within you, not without you

                                                Sangbreeta Moitra discusses why ”Personal branding elevates hard work”, why “A NO is merely an opinion”, why “A goal without a plan is just a dream” and other insightful lessons. About Sangbreeta Moitra TEDX-awarded Sangbreeta Moitra is a globally renowned keynote speaker, executive leadership coach on neuroscience-driven change, culture, communication and leadership development. With academic background in neuroscience and several years in corporate global management, Sangbreeta is known as a powerful speaker and storyteller, delving into the WHY to drive meaningful behaviour change in teams and leaders. Sangbreeta's trusted clients including Shell, Nike, Booking, Tommy Hilfiger and NN group. She has delivered keynotes in 10+ countries, and has been featured in 20+ global podcasts and publications, including The Huffington Post and The Financial Express. Based in Amsterdam, Sangbreeeta is a champion public speaker, with multiple Dutch and European awards in her 15+ years of speaking, storytelling and debating experience. In her spare time, Sangbreeta mentors ambitious professionals, startups, and social enterprises. Alongside, she enjoys dancing, kickboxing, writing, and freediving. Episode Notes Lesson 1: Fail small, fail fast, fail often. 08:19 Lesson 2: Personal branding elevates hard work. 10:48 Lesson 3: Incremental gains trump big goals. 13:50 Lesson 4: Confidence is a habit. 17:51 Lesson 5: Your network is your net worth. 22:11 Lesson 6: Rejections and failures build mindset. 26:38 Lesson 7: A NO is merely an opinion. 31:33 Lesson 8: Speak up to stand out. 37:08 Lesson 9: The only one counting how often or how hard you failed, is you. 40:32  Lesson 10: A goal without a plan is just a dream. 43:50

Dr. Jose Luis Cruz Rivera is an Author, Policy Advocate and President of N A U. He tells us why we should “Hire the best, get out of their way”; why we should “Calibrate intentionality bias”, the power of “Unite and conquer” and much more. Hosted by Diana White. About Dr. Jose Luis Cruz Rivera Dr. Cruz Rivera is the 17th President of Northern Arizona University (N A U). Since beginning his tenure in June 2021, he has worked with the university community to create a bold vision for a New N A U focused on the delivery of equitable postsecondary value and to enact several signature initiatives designed to position N A U as the nation's preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact.   Before joining N A U, Dr. Cruz Rivera served as President of Lehman College of The City University of New York (C U N Y) and as Executive Vice Chancellor and University Provost of the 25-campus C U N Y system. He has also served as provost of California State University, Fullerton, vice president of Higher Education Policy and Practice at The Education Trust in Washington, D.C., and Chief Student Affairs Officer for the University of Puerto Rico system, and other faculty and administrative positions. A leading national advocate for policies to expand opportunities and improve educational outcomes for all students—especially those who have historically been underserved—Cruz Rivera is a frequent keynote speaker and writer on higher education issues and serves on several regional and national boards of organizations that work to advance equitable educational policies and practices. Episode Notes Lesson 1. Learn from others but always be you. 02:10 Lesson 2. Leverage your lived experience to inform your future state. 03:42 Lesson 3. Hire the best, get out of their way. 05:54 Lesson 4. Coach more, manage less. 9:14 Lesson 5. Unite and conquer. 11:48 Lesson 6. Stop. Listen. Vision. Act. 15:56 Lesson 7. Calibrate intentionality bias. 19:08 Lesson 8. Avoid controversy as you embark on the road to irreversible progress. 22:09 Lesson 9. Quality of execution trumps ambitious pronouncements. 24:48 Lesson 10. Always remember that the life of you and yours is the ultimate project. 27:39

                                      Joe Templin is an Author, Founder and Managing Director. He tells us why “Harder is better”; why we should “Be a kid”, that “a strong enough Why, overcomes any How” and much more. Hosted by Robert Hossary.   About Joe Templin Reformed physicist, financial planner, startup founder and autodidactic polymath best described as a Swiss Army Knife, Joe Templin has invested the past two and a half plus decades to helping others reach their financial potential as a planner, trainer, mentor and creator. He has served as a member of NAIFA (the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors) on the local, state, and national level, and including three terms on the NAIFA National Young Advisors Team (YAT) Subcommittee and was honored as one of the 2011 Four Under 40. He is a graduate of the Leadership in Life Institute of NAIFA as well as Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and is an alum of Johns Hopkins University. Joe earned his CFP as well as his CHARTERED ADVISOR OF PHILANTHROPY, CLU, and ChFC designations and has qualified numerous times for the Million Dollar Round Table. He has been a business columnist for the Albany Times Union, Adviser Today Magazine, The Ballston Journal, and Insurance News Net. Joe earned his Certified Executive Counsellor designation as well as his Master Executive Counsellor in 2021. Joe served as the President of the Castle Alpha Tau Foundation for Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity and as the Chapter Advisor, and is currently a Board Member of The Autism Society of the Greater Capital Region. He has been a member of The Ancient Order of Hibernians for over 20 years, and is the Lieutenant of the Honor Guard. Templin is the Managing Director of the Unique Minds Consulting Group, LLC, and is the author of “Every Day Excellence” and co-authored “Do You Want To Make MDRT, Or Not?” with Dr. John Stolk as well as “Choices: Creating a Financial Services Career”. Joe is a Co-Founder and President of The Intro Machine, Inc. an organization dedicated to teaching professionals in a variety of fields how to build an Introduction Based Business. He has spoken all across the US and Canada on ethical business development. In his free time, Joe enjoys running Ragnars (200 ish mile team relay races) ultramarathons and is a champion-level martial artist. He lives in Ballston Spa, New York, with his hooligan boys Danny, Liam, and Colin. They are huge Yankees fans. Lesson 1: The Best Laid Plans of Mice and Men Mean Nothing. 03:50 Lesson 2: A Strong Enough Why, Overcomes Any How. 09:16 Lesson 3: Sacrifice Of Myself, To Myself. 12:03 Lesson 4: Harder is Better. 17:24 Lesson 5: See It, then Be It. 22:52 Lesson 6: Bad Day?  Help Someone. 26:49 Lesson 7: Truth is Told Through Jokes 32:38 Lesson 8: Be a Kid. 38:41 Lesson 9: Speak Love, and in Their Language. 42:59 Lesson 10: Have Fun, Don't Die! 48:24

                                                          Rod Miller  is an President, CEO, Founder and Strategics. He explains why we should “Put people first”, how “Everyone is the CEO of their job” why we should “Suck it up and drive on” and much more. Hosted by Siebe Van Der Zee. About Rod Miller Rodrick Miller has emerged as one of the nation's foremost economic development leaders respected globally for his ability to maneuver in complex political and business environments, and craft strategies and structure deals to provide long-term value to communities and investors. Over the course of his career, he has brought more than $6B in private investment and 50,000 new jobs to communities where he has worked. As President and Chief Executive Officer of Miami-Dade County's official economic development organization, Miller is focused on attracting and retaining companies that create high-value jobs and actively invest in the community. Miller champions Miami's unique advantages as a diverse, global business destination, collaborating with key stakeholders in both the private and public sectors to leverage the strengths of the market's target industries, deliver workforce solutions, and create opportunities that drive long-term economic prosperity and inclusive growth for both residents and businesses. Experienced in leading economic recovery efforts in challenged markets across the country, Miller has launched or turned public-private development agencies around in New Orleans, Detroit and, most recently, Puerto Rico, where he served as Chief Executive Officer of Invest Puerto Rico.  Prior to those positions, Miller served as the Executive Vice President of the Baton Rouge Area Chamber, Vice President of International Economic Development for the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) and held several other positions in the public and private sectors. He began his career in the private sector in management consulting and infrastructure finance, is fluent in Spanish and proficient in Portuguese. Miller is also Founder and CEO of Ascendant Global, a boutique economic development firm focused on providing bold growth solutions to help economies sustain themselves, gaining jobs and private investment.  Ascendant Global has led diverse economic initiatives for a range of clients including Living Cities, the Kellogg Foundation, The Fund for our Economic Future, and the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies Miller holds a Master of Public Policy from Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government and a Bachelor of Science in International Business from St. Augustine's College. He also gained a Graduate Diploma in Finance from the Monterrey Institute of Technology (ITESM) in Mexico as a Fulbright Fellow. A scholar practitioner, he has been a featured speaker to organizations such as Google, AIG, and the World Bank, and has lectured at Harvard University, Arizona State University, The University of Michigan and the Georgia Institute of Technology. He has written extensively in scholarly and trade publications on the future of work, inclusive economic development, and market competitiveness. Miller is currently a Visiting Fellow at Harvard University's Taubman Center for State and Local Government where he is building a community of practice to rethink how economic development should be more inclusive and sustainable, training the next generation of economic development leaders, and researching diverse economic development topics including inclusive economic growth, incentives, and the Build Back Better program. Miller is a board member of the New Growth Innovation Network, the Harvard Kennedy School Alumni Board, New Corp (CDFI), and St. Augustine's University. He is a former board member of the International Economic Development Council and completed a term membership with the Council on Foreign Relations. He has advised various federal agencies on economic policy including the Federal Reserve Board, the Economic Development Administration, and the White House. Miller has received numerous accolades including Young Economic Developer of the Year (2013), Michigan Man of Excellence (2016), the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Harvard Kennedy School Black Student Union (2018), and various others. He enjoys playing the piano, reading, and spending time with his family. Episode Notes Lesson 1: Put people first.   06:25 Lesson 2: Remember, the arc of time is long. 10:04 Lesson 3: You don't know how much capacity one has until you put it to the test. 11:11 Lesson 4: Everyone is the CEO of their job. Take initiative and lead. Results matter.  Everything else is noise.  17:35 Lesson 5: Be interesting. Try something new. 21:14 Lesson 6: Suck it up and drive on. 23:49 Lesson 7: One's character is demonstrated when one's faced with adversity.  26:46 Lesson 8: No one is completely self-made. Everyone has had some help. 28:41 Lesson 9: The world is a large place.  Follow the news and travel.  33:53 Lesson 10: We'll all have to die one day; make time for the people you love. 36:39  

                                      Julie Lancaster discusses why you should “Tend to your introvert”; “Solicit interest instead of force-feeding facts”, and the importance of “F/U” hosted by Diana White. About Julie Lancaster Julie Lancaster is a founder and CEO; Leadership Development Expert & Master Business Strategist. Before starting Lancaster Leadership, Julie was: A rock-climber who ran an outdoor education school for 5,000 children per year. She was also a professor turned Dean of Education who taught courses like the Psychology of Motivation. After providing 900 performance evaluations and having 100 direct reports over a few decades, Julie learned what makes people succeed and fail. She started her leadership development company 10 years ago and today has a team that combines the schools of psychology, coaching, and teaching to create transformative programs. With Lancaster Leadership nearly quadrupling its business in last 5 years, Julie is grateful to be part of workplaces becoming environments of productivity and joy. Episode Notes Lesson 1: Prime the experience within the first 5 minutes. 03:28 Lesson 2: Tend to your introvert. 08:01 Lesson 3: Get them to connect emotionally. 12:34 Lesson 4: Solicit interest instead of force-feeding facts. 16:27 Lesson 5: Be meticulous about the flow. 21:42 Lesson 6: Have an ever-growing language bank.  27:52 Lesson 7: Dive in with 1 person. 34:42 Lesson 8: Bring numbers into the emotional. 40:15 Lesson 9: F/U. 48:31 Lesson 10: Know (and use) your power & influence. 53:59

                                                          Lee Eldridge is an Entrepreneur, CEO, and a Performance Coach. He shares why you should “Understand what you're hiding”; “Be careful what you think”, that “Failure is an option” and much more. Hosted by Robert Hossary.   About Lee Eldridge Lee Eldridge is the founder and performance director of Cognitive Athlete a bespoke human performance coaching company, on a mission to lead elite business executives towards obtaining and sustaining optimal results over the long term. Throughout his 20-year career, he has worked with athletes and business executives in elite environments, including professional rugby and football players, world-ranked tennis players and C-Suite executives at multi-national companies. Lee holds an MSc in Human Performance and a BSc in Sports Science and Coaching. Episode Notes Lesson 1: Understand what you're hiding. 05:49 Lesson 2: Develop your tribe of people. 10:54 Lesson 3: Develop self-awareness and emotional intelligence. 17:20 Lesson 4: Understand your values. 20:40 Lesson 5: It shall pass. 26:43 Lesson 6: Develop systems, not goals. 33:06 Lesson 7: Be careful what you think. 40:24 Lesson 8: Engagement is the key to sustainable performance. 44:29 Lesson 9: Failure is an option.  47:04 Lesson 10: Define your own success. 50:27

                                                      Jan Cavelle  is an Author,Speaker and Entrepreneur . She explains why ”It's ok not to be the best”, how “‘Don't Quit' is a load of baloney“, why “being laughed at shouldn't stop you” and much more. Hosted by Siebe Van Der Zee. About Jan Cavelle Jan Cavelle is an entrepreneur from the UK who has a few decades of running micro and small businesses behind her.  She is very familiar with all the challenges that go with that, having started one from the kitchen table as a single mother with two young children, and overcome the obstacles to go on to build that into a multi-million turnover business. She has always been passionate to encourage and support other entrepreneurs and has been involved in many campaigns with a view to that.   She was chosen as one of the first 50 women to represent the UK in the European Union on entrepreneurship. She now does this through her writing.  Scale for Success was published by Bloomsbury in 2021 and Start for Success came out in January 2023, aimed at helping aspiring and growing entrepreneurs everywhere Episode Notes Being laughed at – or the fear of it - should never stop you 05:18 It is ok not to be the best – because, actually, that is impossible 09:42 Orders are good, right? 12:07 Values are far more important than they seem 15:38 Value is more important than turnover and learning how to sell a business is vital 18:13 Systems may be boring, but they are a game-changer 22:53  Investment isn't only for other people 27:16 “Don't quit” is a load of baloney 30:36 The word entrepreneur isn't a synonym for superman 34:23  Never lose your thirst for learning 39:22