Lead Your Life Podcast

Have you ever had a period in your life when you felt like you were trapped in your own body? There was so much going on at the same time and it appeared there was no way of escape and you just wanted to vanish from this world?Our guest on today's episode has once felt like that.Today's episode of Lead Your Life Series features the story of how Adedolapo Osuntuyi who at one time in her life was at the verge of committing suicide became a superwoman. Today, she is helping to improve the quality of living of vulnerable children in rural communities through education.Lead Your Life Series, is a special edition of Lead Your Life Podcast. We share real life experiences of how personal struggles and seeming setbacks were turned into phenomenal stories of hope and grace. About Adedolapo OsuntuyiAdedolapo is a young woman with a keen interest in promoting quality education in community primary schools in Nigeria. Dolapo graduated from the prestigious University of Central Lancashire, Preston, the United Kingdom with a Masters Degree in Child Health & Social Care. She obtained an Africa – America Institute Scholarship to study Social Sector Management Course at the Enterprise Development Centre, Pan – Atlantic University (Lagos Business School). She has gained experience in child protection, early childhood and community development programs. Adedolapo is the founder of Dolly Children Foundation, a non - governmental organization which focuses on improving the plight of the less privileged children in Nigeria through Education; emphasis on quality education for all. Over 5000 children in 22 communities have benefitted through various interventions of the organization. She is currently a cohort 2 participant of the Young African Leaders Initiative, West Africa Regional Centre, a US Government Initiative. Dolapo enjoys learning and researching. Adedolapo would be telling us about her struggles, What were her redefining moments, the two most important steps she took differently, what were the aftermath, and what lessons she would like you to take away from her story.Enjoy!  * Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 10:32 — 9.93MB) You can also listen on: iTunes | Android | Email | RSSBe SocialPlease share the love by sharing this post across your Facebook, Twitter and other social channels.  What can you make of Adedolapo's story? Is there any part that you can relate with? Please share with us using the comment form below.

 “Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.” —Dalai LamaThis week's episode of Lead Your Life Series features the story of how Peace, grew up with so much anger and depression, and how it led to discover what she's passionate about. Today, she is a super emerging Techprenuer helping business use digital marketing to grow their businesses. This is an outstanding episode from our curated stories in 2017. Lead Your Life Series, is a special edition of Lead Your Life Podcast. We share real life experiences of how personal struggles and seeming setbacks were turned into phenomenal stories of hope and grace. About Peace ItimiPeace Itimi studied Medical Biochemistry at the University but is now actively pursuing a career in Digital Marketing after falling in love with it during her time as a Google Student Ambassador.  She has various certifications from Hubspot and Google in Digital Marketing and is actively involved in the Google Digital Skills Project where she has trained over 2000 people thus far. She is also the Co-founder of Rene Digital Hub and has published three Books.Peace would be telling us about her personal struggle(s), What were her redefining moments, the most important steps she took differently, what were the aftermaths, and what lessons she would like you to take away from her story.Enjoy!  *Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Runtime: 24 Minutes 05 Seconds — 22.30MB)You can also listen on: iTunes | Android | Email | RSSBe SocialPlease share the love by sharing this post across your Facebook, Twitter and other social channels. What can you make of Peace's story? Is there any part that you can relate with? Please share with us using the comment form below.

“There are no constraints on the human mind, no walls around the human spirit, no barriers to our progress except those we ourselves erect” — Ronald Reagan Everyone loves to listen to a grass to grace story, but not many would want to actually take the grass to grace journey. Truly, life is full of difficulties but it seems like not everyone gets an equal share of these challenges. I have read and heard stories of individuals who didn't have the best childhood but rose to become global phenomenons. From all these experiences, one can conclude that humans are designed to break barriers. There's is absolutely nothing that can hold you back if you will just keep pushing in the right direction.  This week's episode of Lead Your Life Series features the story of how Adedayo who grew up in a disadvantaged family, rose through those challenges to become a leadership expert. Today, Adedayo through his platforms and leadership positions, is helping people live bigger, bolder and braver lives.Lead Your Life Series, is a special edition of Lead Your Life Podcast. We share real life experiences of how personal struggles and seeming setbacks were turned into phenomenal stories of hope and grace.About Adedayo OlabamijiAdedayo is a Keynote Motivational Speaker, Life Coach, Thought Leader,Human Resources, Change and Confidence Expert. He is dedicated to helping people live bigger, bolder and braver lives. He is the curator of #BreakingBarriers a weekly motivational program on Twitter, through which lives of many have been changed. He is an astute Public and Conference Speaker. Adedayo have 10 years vast experience in Leadership Skills and Human Development. He has grasp insights in Project Management Certified from Institute of Finance and Strategic Business Management (IFSBM) and a Personal Development Skill from Prestigious Lagos Business School (ImprovingPersonal  Effectiveness). Adedayo is a Youth Leader at The Redeemed Christian stain Church of God (RCCG) where he serves as an Ambassador at the Provincial Level (Lagos Prov. 36) and YALI member with 5 certifications ranging from Strategies For Personal Growth and Development, WorkforceCollaboration and Development et al  He is Author of 360 Gems of Wisdom. He is passionate to make a difference in this generation and help others to live a fulfilled life.Dayo would be telling us about his struggle(s) while growing up, his defining moments, what were the aftermaths, and what lessons he would like you to take away from his story. Enjoy!   * Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Runtime: 13 Minutes 08 Seconds — 12.2MB)You can also listen on: iTunes | Android | Email | RSS Be SocialPlease share the love by sharing this post across your Facebook, Twitter and other social channels. What can you make of Dayo's story? Is there any part that you can relate with? Please share with us using the comment form below.

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” — Eleanor RooseveltHave you ever been in that situation where you successfully convinced your friends and family that you were making the right decision on a certain matter? Only for them to see you struggling and failing repeatedly? You know that feeling? I can tell you that it can be really traumatizing.   Do you have a dream that seems like it's getting more impossible to achieve daily? My one question for you today is this: How badly do you want it? It's easier to teach, read, and learn about patience, perseverance, resilience, tenacity (or whatever you call it), than to actually practice.  Honestly, I can attest to the fact that perpetual failure can really be painful and sometimes humiliating. However, one thing I have learnt is that in the end, it makes me stronger. This week's episode of Lead Your Life Series features the story of how Morenike spent 8 years of her life trying to pass a professional examination in her chosen field Today, she is a chartered accountant and an author. She is gracefully inspiring young individuals on academic excellence as well as making wise career choices. Lead Your Life Series, is a special edition of Lead Your Life Podcast. We share real life experiences of how personal struggles and seeming setbacks were turned into phenomenal stories of hope and grace.About Morenike VincentMorenike is a lover of God and people, a graceful speaker, and heart-writer. She loves to help people live Awake to the Lives they have been called of God to live and she does so actively through morenikevincent.com.  Her heart for family life lead her to start a network for ladies called She's connected familylife Network for ladies to grow together in God while the mirror they phenomenal woman in proverbs 31.  With the next generation, Her heart is burdened for the Education and as such she held the first online Seminar for Academic Excellence in 2016. There after she has spoken at events where inspiring her audience on to strive for Academic Excellence, make wise Career choices, and live Awake to their lives.  She is the author of the Academic Excellence Devotional, a 31 day devotional packed with academic Excellence stories, Nuggets and wisdom, which focuses on helping teenagers and young adults attain academic excellence  As a faculty member of the Elaleoy Academy, a life coaching academy for teenagers and young adults, the convener of The Life on Purpose Conference for teenagers, she believes in the total and well rounded youth.  Morenike is a Chartered Accountant with one of the big4 professional Services firms. In her part time she is, volunteering at Awesome Treasures Foundation, speaking and training young minds, writing  on her website, for blogs and magazines.  She's married to her best friend and King, OmobolajiMorenike would be telling us about her struggle(s) to becoming a chartered accountant, what were the aftermaths, and what lessons she would like you to take away from her story. Enjoy!   * Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Runtime: 29 Minutes 47 Seconds — 27.5MB)You can also listen on: iTunes | Android | Email | RSS Be SocialPlease share the love by sharing this post across your Facebook, Twitter and other social channels. What can you make of Morenike story? Is there any part that you can relate with? Please share with us using the comment form below.

“If you want something to change in your present situation, you have to do something to change it. You have to take a step.” — Habiba KehindeWhen there's a discussion about how to find clarity in life, my favourite statement is this: clarity is a process.  Many people think they have got to figure everything out before they can start something. That has been the bane of many dreams. My story is a classical example, I started blogging 6 years ago just posting quotes and motivational stories on my blog. Fast forward to the future, it's been growing into other things I had never thought of. I'd say no more for now. Story for another day.This week's episode of Lead Your Life Series features the story of how Habiba, during a very challenging moment in her life, created an amazing career path. Today, she is helping female entrepreneurs simplify digital marketing in order grow profitable businesses.Lead Your Life Series, is a special edition of Lead Your Life Podcast. We share real life experiences of how personal struggles and seeming setbacks were turned into phenomenal stories of hope and grace. About Habiba KehindeHabiba Kehinde is a Social Media Strategist who helps small businesses and entrepreneurs get their businesses online and build profitable brands. She works with clients to strategically leverage social media platforms to attract new customers, grow their businesses and build their brands. Habiba is a graduate of Computer Science from Babcock University and has a MSc. inInformation Systems, Organisations and Management from Alliance Manchester BusinessSchool. With over 7 years experience in her career, working with global FMCG,Telecommunications and Finance brands in the United Kingdom and Nigeria; she started Digital Lucy Nigeria in 2015 to help businesses leverage technology effectively. Her focus is on working with female entrepreneurs simplify digital marketing in order grow profitable businesses. Habiba would be telling us about her personal struggle(s), What were her redefining moments, the most important steps she took differently, what were the aftermaths, and what lessons she would like you to take away from her story. Enjoy!   * Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Runtime: 15 Minutes 36 Seconds — 14.5MB)You can also listen on: iTunes | Android | Email | RSS Be SocialPlease share the love by sharing this post across your Facebook, Twitter and other social channels. What can you make of Habiba's story? Is there any part that you can relate with? Please share with us using the comment form below.

(*“Don’t limit yourself. Many people limit themselves to what they think they can do. You can go as far as your mind lets you. What you believe, remember, you can achieve.” —Mary Kay AshI have come to discover that self sabotage can show up in different ways in the lives of people. There are some who are not confident about life because of their body type, height, colour, etc. There are some who have some sort of disability or even health condition that made them develop a negative perspective to life. You may have also seen people who have similar conditions to yours and are enjoying a different reality.These things may appear subtle, but in the end, it's about your disposition and not your position.Our guest this week, Sam Idowu, brings in a little twist to the flow of the series. Today's episode of Lead Your Life Series features the story of how Sam, battled with an issue of frequent painful urination (It might sound funny, but you can never tell what people are really going through). Today, Sam is helping people develop their ideas and talents into achievable goals.  Lead Your Life Series, is a special edition of Lead Your Life Podcast. We share real life experiences of how personal struggles and seeming setbacks were turned into phenomenal stories of hope and grace. About Sam Idowu I am more like your old friend you’ve been wanting to connect back with to have a great time together sharing things that leads to greatness.  I am the founder of Mind and Ideas Network, and convener of the classy “When Minds Meet”, a platform created to raise exceptional leaders, where individuals and groups are challenged for greater living.  I am a certified HR personnel and currently working with a consulting firm in Ikoyi, Lagos Nigeria. Through my academic years in Ghana, I was opportune to hold several leadership roles among which were, General Secretary of the Business School Faculty, Foreign Student Representative and Chief Justice for the student representative council in which they all got me the award of the most influential student on graduation.  I have successfully influenced people in the achievement of goals.  I am also a media consultant; I Co-founded a media outfit in 2015 named Innovators Media which is majorly for publicity and entertainment.  I produced my first movie titled, ‘Independence Day’ in 2017. I have acted and been a production manager in several other movies.  I am believer in Christ and I’m passionate about using the gift of God to its fullest. Sam would be telling us about his personal struggle(s), What were his redefining moments, the most important steps he took differently, what were the aftermaths, and what lessons he would like you to take away from his story. Enjoy!   * Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Runtime: 23:09 Minutes — 21.4MB)You can also listen on: iTunes | Android | Email | RSS Be SocialPlease share the love by sharing this post across your Facebook, Twitter and other social channels. What can you make of Sam's story? Is there any part that you can relate with? Please share with us using the comment form below.

(* “ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." - Oscar WildeMany people are trying to be a copy of another person. I do not say this to spite anyone, it's just a reality I have come to discover overtime. Most times it's not like you want to be someone else - It's just that the expectations of friends, family, and the society at large can make you choose to conform. Our guest this week, Osayi Emokpae Lasisi, after spending 7 years studying Law at the United States of America, wasn't quite excited about her job. Today's episode of Lead Your Life Series features the story of how Osayi, discovered what she really loved and how it has impacted the world. Today, she is helping entrepreneurs (especially women) grow their businesses using social media. Lead Your Life Series, is a special edition of Lead Your Life Podcast. We share real life experiences of how personal struggles and seeming setbacks were turned into phenomenal stories of hope and grace.About Osayi Emokpae LasisiOsayi is the mommy of one amazing African Princess, She is an author, speaker, and is excited around all things digital. She is the Convener of a series of virtual summits, and she uses her knowledge to teach entrepreneurs how to get more clients and build their income using digital media.Osayi would be telling us about her struggle(s), What were her redefining moments, the most important steps she took differently, what were the aftermath, and what lessons she would like you to take away from her story.Enjoy!  *Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 14:43 Minutes — 13.7MB)You can also listen on: iTunes | Android | Email | RSSBe SocialPlease share the love by sharing this post across your Facebook, Twitter and other social channels. What can you make of Osayi's story? Is there any part that you can relate with? Please share with us using the comment form below.

(*One of my core philosophies of life is that your life experiences are great assets. You might not have the best childhood like your colleagues and friends, but through those experiences, you can turn the story around. Today's episode of Lead Your Life Series features the story of how Victor Onyekere - who we may say had a disadvantaged childhood, took charge of his life for Good. Today, he is helping passionate individuals live their best live by improving their productivity through coaching interventions.. He also leads a social enterprise that is dedicated to the development of human capacity in young leaders.I must also say that I knew Victor from afar in the University. Out of over 500 students in our level at the faculty level, he had the 4th best CGPA and I was the 5th. I knew this because at one point, the faculty pasted the list of the 5 best students in each level.Lead Your Life Series, is a special edition of Lead Your Life Podcast. We share real life experiences of how personal struggles and seeming setbacks were turned into phenomenal stories of hope and grace. About Victor OnyekereVictor Onyekere, The Strategist is a trained Health Educator and a Life, Behavioural Change and Productivity Coach with a top-notch penchant for excellence. He is very passionate about helping individuals achieve productivity and increase their value in their chosen path. He ultimately believes that everyone in life was designed to succeed by finding their own space and doing what they were built and wired to do. He helps passionate individuals develop a wholesome behaviour in order to create productive results in their life.In April 2014, He started Love Care Community, a Social Enterprise focused on developing the human capital of young individuals via creating the right channels, platforms and environment.He founded the Young Leaders Connect Conference in 2017, an initiative which he set up in response to the Nation’s failing standards on leadership. The platform is designed to connect, engage and build strategic, principled and excellent leaders who would ultimately lead within their environments with a new set of values and a culture of exceptional excellence.Due to his undying passion for Leadership and Productivity, he has helped hundreds of young individuals across Nigeria and Africa to increase their capacity to lead effectively and to be more productive in their diverse fields. He does this through Coaching, Mentoring, Training and Speaking.He is an Alumnus of Olusola Lanre Coaching Academy (OLCA) and an Associate member of the Life Coaching Association of Nigeria (LCAN). He speaks in diverse platforms and currently works with high performing young individuals in order to move them from passion to productivity. He does this majorly through Life Coaching utilizing sound and proven neuro linguistic programming models to achieve exceptional results.He is a Strategic and Disruptive Thinker always questioning systems and challenging several primitive and conventional beliefs. He is currently working to become AFRICA’s NO. 1 BEHAVIOURAL CHANGE & LIFE PRODUCTIVITY COACH. He is charged to GROW individuals, TRANSFORM organizations and REBUILD nations.Victor would be telling us about his struggles, What were his redefining moments, the two most important steps he took differently, what were the aftermath, and what lessons he would like you to take away from his story.Enjoy!  * Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 16:01 — 14.9MB) You can also listen on: iTunes | Android | Email | RSSBe SocialPlease share the love by sharing this post across your Facebook, Twitter and other social channels.  What can you make of Victor's story? Is there any part that you can relate with? Please share with us using the comment form below.

(*To know who you are is the greatest power of all. - Sherilyn Kenyon and Diana LoveToday's episode of Lead Your Life Series features the story of Oluwatobi Adesanya who from a tender age was greatly curious about his identity. Today, he is helping many people achieve their dreams of authoring their own books. He also leads amazing initiatives for teenagers leadership development.Lead Your Life Series, is a special edition of Lead Your Life Podcast. We share real life experiences of how personal struggles and seeming setbacks were turned into phenomenal stories of hope and grace. About Oluwatobi AdesanyaOluwatobi Adesanya is a writer, inspirational speaker and currently the creative director of Heart2World Publishing; a company which provides end-to-end professional services for writer, and would-be authors.  With his strong passion for young people, he also runs Relevance Initiative, a youth organization geared towards raising exceptional young leaders.  He is the convener of Instructions for the Tertiary that gathers secondary school leavers and freshers in the university to prepare them for a purposeful life on campus.  He is presently leading #Project25000, an initiative to impact the lives of 25000 young people across Nigeria.Oluwatobi would be telling us about his struggles, What were his redefining moments, the two most important steps he took differently, what were the aftermath, and what lessons he would like you to take away from his story.Enjoy!  * Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 7:58 — 7.59MB) You can also listen on: iTunes | Android | Email | RSSBe SocialPlease share the love by sharing this post across your Facebook, Twitter and other social channels.  What can you make of Oluwatobi's story? Is there any part that you can relate with? Please share with us using the comment form below.

"When you meet someone with disability on the road, it's not time to give them money. It's more appropriate to find ways that they could be their best in their situation." This is one of the most striking statement Ayoola Efunkoya made in this episode of Lead Your Life Series. We live in a  society where there is no proper system for inclusion of people with disabilities and therefore they are being marginalized.  We often times subconsciously see them as helpless people who need pity.Today's episode of Lead Your Life Series features the story of how Ayoola Efunkoya who might have been seen as just a blind man, took charge of his life and became independent. Today, he is helping individuals with disabilities access technology that help them improve their productivity.Lead Your Life Series, is a special edition of Lead Your Life Podcast. We share real life experiences of how personal struggles and seeming setbacks were turned into phenomenal stories of hope and grace. About Ayoola Efunkoya Ayoola Stephen Efunkoya is a journalist with more than five years experience in reporting, writing, interviewing, editing and producing for radio as well as sound recording and editing.His interest in journalism dates to his days in elementary and high schools and has since grown because he believes the profession provides a rare opportunity to draw the attention of both government and the society to communities and issues which would otherwise have gained little or no attention because they are often under-reported.As a visually impaired person himself, he considers blind persons as members of his immediate community. In service to this community, he started Accessibility 360 with the aim of researching, informing, educating and training other blind persons to use assistive and mainstream technology. He is motivated to do this because, according to him, his own achievements are largely the result of technology’s impact in equipping the blind to fit and compete in school, at work, at play and in other spheres of life. So far, at least 100 blind persons in Lagos and its surrounding towns come together through Accessibility 360 to learn, share ideas and resolve each other's challenges with technology via a WhatsApp group and on Facebook.Efunkoya is also interested in marketing communication, social media, public speaking, small businesses, media research, leadership and management.The communication professional and accessible technology enthusiast/trainer is an alumni of the President Barack Obama-initiated Young African Leaders Initiative and LEAP Africa’s Young Leadership Programme.Efunkoya was the best graduating student in the 2009 class at the University of Lagos’ Mass Communication Department with a cumulative grade point of 4.36 of a possible 5.00 and where he also received numerous awards.He has a Masters degree in Communication and Language Arts from the University of Ibadan and also attended Loyola Jesuit College.When he is not working, you are likely to find him reading, listening to music or in conversation with someone. He loves traveling and meeting people.Efunkoya would be telling us about his struggles, What were his redefining moments, the two most important steps he took differently, what were the aftermath, and what lessons he would like you to take away from his story.Enjoy!  * Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 20:07 — 18.6MB) You can also listen on: iTunes | Android | Email | RSSBe SocialPlease share the love by sharing this post across your Facebook, Twitter and other social channels.  What can you make of Efunkoya's story? Is there any part that you can relate with? Please share with us using the comment form below.

How would you feel when your mother say to you, "I never prayed for a child like you." This was the reality of our guest today at some point in her life. Today's episode of Lead Your Life Series features the brief story of how Pelumi Obisesan went from being an all-round failure as a teenager to the point where she discovers the way to succeed. Today, she is helping teenagers move from mediocrity to excellence. Lead Your Life Series, is a special edition of Lead Your Life Podcast. We share real life experiences of how personal struggles and seeming setbacks were turned into phenomenal stories of hope and grace. About Pelumi Obisesan Pelumi Obisesan is a civic leader that inspires, educates and empowers teenagers on their path to self-discovery, encouraging them to live more purposeful lives.She is the Founder of Teens Going for Gold Network and convener of Project Inspire and Editor-in-Chief of the TeenAchiever bulletin. In her own words, "my passion is to see young persons especially teenagers excel in their chosen fields."A graduate of International Studies and Diplomacy from the University of Benin, Nigeria, Pelumi is also passionate about the peace and development of the African Continent.She is currently a recipient of ECOWAS Nnamdi Azikiwe Mobility Scholarship at Cheik Anta Diop University where she is studying for her Masters degree.Pelumi would be telling us about her struggles, What were her redefining moments, the two most important steps she took differently, what were the aftermath, and what lessons she would like you to take away from her story.Enjoy!*  * Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 9:20 — 8.83MB) You can also listen on: iTunes | Android | Email | RSSBe SocialPlease share the love by sharing this post across your Facebook, Twitter and other social channels.  What can you make of Pelumi's story? Is there any part that you can relate with? Please share with us using the comment form below.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) in its 2017 World Health Day message says over 7 million Nigerians suffer from one of the most ignored and misunderstood form of mental disorder in the country – depression. Today's episode of Lead Your Life Series features the brief story of how Toluse Francis fell into depression and how he eventually got out.Today, he is helping people with similar experience find true happiness. Lead Your Life Series, is a special edition of Lead Your Life Podcast. We share real life experiences of how personal struggles and seeming setbacks were turned into phenomenal stories of hope and grace. About Toluse FrancisToluse FrancisToluse Francis was born in Nigeria. He is passionate about seeing people live healthy and productive.He obtained his Bachelors degree from Bowen University, Osun State Nigeria. He obtained diplomas in Mental Health Studies and Human Nutrition respectively from Alison Educational Institute in the Republic of Ireland. Toluse also obtained his psychology certification from same institute.He is a Certified Life Coach and Master Practitioner, Neuro-linguistic programming by the American Union of Neuro-Linguistic Programming.He helps people live through the past or present that may want to threaten their future. This is seen in his mental health help to people ranging from eating disorders to depression, low self-esteem to mention just a few.He is deeply moved towards the total wellness of the human race.His core message is to make sure that everyone possess a renewed mind, illuminated spirit and a healthy body.He is the author is Eat Fit: a Nutritional Blueprint for Healthy Living as well as on Amazon stores worldwide.A Blogger, writer and speaker. He blogs and has his podcasts called the Eat Fit Podcast at tolufrancis.com as well as iTunes. He is the founder of The Mind and Health Center. A group dedicated to helping people take control of their minds and live healthy lives. Volunteering for Solid Foundation Teens and Youth Ministry since 2008 as a teen educator and counselor. Interested in Mind health, therapy and recovery, he has featured on various media discussion the issue of mental health especially depression.He was a nominee in the Nigerian Writers Award of 2016 in the Health Writer of the Year Category and a recipient of the Nigeria Blogs Awards 2015 as Health Blogger of the Year.He is a recipient of the Nigerian Writers Award in the Health Writer Category for 2017.He loves to travel, design websites, take up challenges and help people. You can reach him through the various social media platforms. Toluse resides in Lagos, South West Nigeria. Toluse would be telling us about his struggles, What were his redefining moments, the two most important steps he took differently, what were the aftermath, and what lessons he would like you to take away from his story. Enjoy!*  * Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 8:19 — 7.89MB) You can also listen on: iTunes | Android | Email | RSSBe SocialPlease share the love by sharing this post across your Facebook, Twitter and other social channels.  What can you make of Toluse's story? Is there any part that you can relate with? Please share with us using the comment form below.

Lead Your Life Series, is a special edition of Lead Your Life Podcast. We would be  sharing real life experiences of how personal struggles and seeming setbacks were turned into phenomenal stories of hope and grace.Joseph Campbell said, "Our true reality is in our identity and unity with all life." There are many people out there who are living like strangers to themselves. Today's episode features the story of how Feyisayo Adanlawo struggled with finding her Personal Identity due to her childhood experiences. About Feyisayo AdanlawoFeyisayo is a serial entrepreneur and a personal development expert. The founder/lead volunteer of Treasure House Foundation where She focuses on teenagers and young adults, working particularly in sexual assault, sexual related addictions and emotional trouble cases. She links them up with experts that would help them (psychologists, therapists, and even medical services) she also make free skill training available to them as a tool for rehabilitation and reintegration into the society. She is also the business head of Accentuate Cleaning Services Ltd. She also owns her personal shopping brand. Feyisayo would be telling us about her struggles, What were her redefining moments, the two most important steps she took differently, what were the aftermath, and what lessons she would like you to take away from her story. Enjoy!*  *Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 22:41 — 21MB) You can also listen on: iTunes | Android | Email | RSSBe SocialPlease share the love by sharing this post across your Facebook, Twitter and other social channels.  What can you make of Feyisayo's story? Is there any part that you can relate with? Please share with us using the comment form below.

Winston Churchill said, "Mountaintops inspire leaders, but valleys mature them."Men and women discover themselves during their days in the valley. Those Valley experiences prepare them for the mountaintop.  However, the key to successfully move through the valley is personal leadership. Sadly, when some people hear about personal leadership, they think about perfection.Personal leadership is never on the premise that you are a perfect being. The basic ideology is that your are to take  responsibility for your life outcomes.It has never been an issue of acting perfect. It's recognizing that you are on a journey. And the end of the journey is greatly dependent on the decisions you take per time.It's on this note that I bring to you Lead Your Life Series.If you follow me on any of my social media channels, you would have seen me share about "Lead Your Life Series."It's a special edition of Lead Your Life Podcast. We would be  sharing real life experiences of how personal struggles and seeming setbacks were turned into phenomenal stories of hope and grace.You won't be hearing my voice. I would feature different people from different works of life. Basically, I hope to inspire and empower you to begin or continue taking responsibility for your own life outcomes as you aspire to live a life of impact and fulfillment.Today, we launch Lead Your Life Series with the first episode. I have a phenomenal lady this week. About Chineze Oluwasina Chineze Oluwasina (fondly called Chichi) is a young and passionate strategist with core competence in team building and organizational structure. Chichi was born in Ibadan, Nigeria on the 24th of October. She graduated from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife with a Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) and currently rounding off her Masters Degree in Agronomy from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Chichi believes in given herself over to continuous learning, thus she has a diploma in Social Work and strategic management from the Open Training Institute. Chichi is currently involved in community development and agricultural research. She is a sought after facilitator for several profit and non- profit organizations with focus on team building, project management, leadership and communication skills. Her agricultural research aims at helping community farmers have access to improved cassava varieties. She is a Research Fellow at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture. She was nominated to attend the Global Leadership Submit 2016 in Indonesia and the One Young World Submit 2016 in Ottawa. She obtained a MasterCard scholarship to learn Foundations for Entrepreneurial Leadership at the African Leadership Academy, Johannesburg. She is currently a cohort-2 participant of the Young African Leaders Initiative, Regional Leadership Centre, Accra, Lagos Campus. She has just been nominated as the International Coordinator for Consortium of Young African Civil Society Organizations. Her passion to see inner city girls rise above every prejudice associated with her background and gender, Chichi founded GIRL Afrique, a budding organization aimed at helping inner city girls harness their potentials by equipping them with relevant skills to make informed decisions. She enjoys facilitating, playing lawn tennis and swimming. She is happily married to her campus sweetheart who is also in the development sector. Chichi would be telling us about her struggles, What were her redefining moments, the two most important steps she took differently, what were the aftermath, and what lessons she would like you to take away from her story. Enjoy! *  *Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 12:50 — 18.8MB) You can also listen on: iTunes | Android | Email | RSS Be SocialPlease share the love by sharing this post across your Facebook, Twitter and other social channels.  What can you make of Chi Chi's story? Is there any part that you can relate with? 

In my last post. I interviewed 22 of my colleagues from the Young African Leaders Initiative, Regional Leadership Center (YALI RLC). They shared their before and after YALI experience.A number of people asked me to share my experience. Therefore, I am resuming Lead Your Life Podcast by sharing some leadership lessons I learnt during the onsite training at Administrative Staff college of Nigeria (ASCON), Lagos.I have been inspired to scale up on my ideas after spending 5 weeks together with Young African Leaders from 9 countries across West Africa. There were three tracks - Entrepreneurship, Public Management, and Civic Leadership. I applied to take part in the entrepreneurship track, to learn more about building sustainable business institutions.  Of all the experiences I gained, there were some that stood out for me.  Five Leadership lessons that stood out from YALI RLC, West Africa Be Confident about your unique style as a leader.Discover your unique space as a leader as own it.Strategic collaboration is key to success.The key to building a strong network is to genuinely  serve others.Mentoring makes success more easy. In today’s episode of the Lead Your Life Podcast, I discussed with specific illustration, my leadership lessons from YALI. Enjoy!* Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 30:57 — 30MB)You can also listen on: iTunes | Android | Email | RSS Be SocialPlease share the love by sharing this post across your Facebook, Twitter and other social channels. Let me have your comment below.

It is a new year, and the race has begun. I am assuming you have set goals and you are really looking forward to to attract the goals into your life. Once again, you have hope that you can really make things happen in you life. Nothing can stand in your way because you are now invisible. This is what it feel like in the heads of many at this time of the year. We all want to smash our goals and upgrade our lives. We want more money, better relationships, more accolades, more clients, and the list goes on.This is really a good thing. But what if I tell  you there is a way to hack your brain, so that your goal execution process becomes easier? Oh yes, there is a way.The law of of familiarity, which is one of the six laws in Gestalt Psychology can help you create the right perception you need to succeed. Understanding this law can help you create the right experiences that will help you attract your goals.*  Podcast: Download You can also listen on: iTunes | Android | Email | RSSIn this episode, you will learn about the law of familiarity, and two direct applications that will simplify the theory into practicable tips. I love to have a feedback from you. What is your key take away from this episode? Why do a large number of people find it difficult to follow through on their goals? Please share with me using the comment form below. I use your comments to improve on my content. Let me have your response. I am waiting. Be SocialPlease share the love by sharing this post across your Facebook, Twitter and other social channels.

Do you know that 99 percent of the time you are the one sabotaging your dreams? More often than not, you permit inertia to take its full course in your life. The life you live is designed to operate from inside-out. You need to discover those fundamental things that stop you from maximizing your potential. One of them is called "Greatness Inertia". * Podcast: Download You can also listen on: iTunes | Android | Email | RSS If you don't change the things you did in 2016, your 2017 will remain the same. Absolutely nothing will change, if you do not change. I have a guest today, who is a Spoken Word Poet. Heritage Osofowora, is a 17 year old Poet, whose stage name is "The Oracle." This Interview was inspired by his presentation at Leverage conference 2016 (Snippet at the end).  Heritage shares his insights on how you can overcome self inflicted inertia.Details Mentioned in this Episode Facebook - Osofowora HeritageInstagram - The OracleWhatsApp - +234 810 325 0090Over To You  I love to have a feedback from you.  What is your key take away from this episode? What is that one thing that seems like an obstacle when you want to get started on your ideas?What do you like about our young guest for this Episode?Let me have your response. I am waiting.Please share with me using the comment form below. I use your comments to improve on my content. Be SocialPlease share the love by sharing this post across your Facebook, Twitter and other network you belong to.

We are a social being by our natural design. Therefore, to some degree we can make sense of people reactions to rejection. No one likes to be turned down or turned away. We all want to belong and feel accepted in one way or the other.However, all that can go wrong. As much as we have the idea that we want to feel loved and accepted, in the real world, things do not go that way.It is a known fact that not everyone will buy into your idea, like you, appreciate you, compliment you, or even discern your value immediately. It is quite unfortunate that many individuals allow the mere opinion of others get in the way of their dreams, goals, and vision. * Podcast: Download You can also listen on: iTunes | Android | Email | RSSI grew up with complex issues. I lived my life majorly on validations from others. Whenever I didn't get the expected response, I looked down on my self.If at this point, I decided to record a podcast episode on this subject, you should know fully well that I know what it feels like to be scared of rejection.You are a leader. You do not have to live at the mercy of people's opinions. You can develop your personal leadership by learning how to deal with the roots of the problem. There are three major things you would learn in this episode:What are the causes of the fear of rejection?What are the consequences of the fear of rejection?How to handle the fear of rejection like a Ninja.Links Mentioned in this Episode No Excuse Challenge: A definitive guide to break mental limitation in less than 30 days Over To You  I love to have a feedback from you.  What is your key take away from this episode? What do you think is the major cause of the fear of rejection?      Let me know what you think. I am waiting. Please share with me using the comment form below. I use your comments to improve on my content. Be SocialPlease share the love by sharing this post across your Facebook, Twitter and other network you belong to.

The world we live in at this time is full of information. One Google search will bring about a  billion results. If you are like me, who likes to read a lot. I spend time researching for solutions to the challenges I face daily. But with the availability of all these knowledge, comes another problem. It is what we call, information overload. You have so much information at your disposal and it becomes so overwhelming. You have tried so many experts and influencers advice but it seems you are moving far away from materializing your dreams. You are scared your dreams will remain dreams but you are more scared of trying anything new. You don't want to fail again. This is the reality of so many people. They have lost hope in learning from others because of their past experiences.Well, It is not your fault. No one likes to be unproductive. We all desire to see results as quick as  possible. Are you yearning to really make a difference in this world? You want to live your dreams, add value to other people's life? Even though you want this badly, you don't know what exactly to do and you doubt the information you read and listen to daily? Well, listen to this episode and you will be able to breakout of that pessimistic mindset. Podcast: Download  You can also listen on: iTunes | Android | Email | RSS In this episode:I want you to understand the place of principles in being successful.I shared 3 tips that will help you become more optimistic about receiving help from people. Links Mentioned in this Episode Grum.co (Update your Instagram from your PC)  No Excuse Challenge Ebook Free Download Over To YouI love to have a feedback from you. What is your key take away from this episode? Why do you sometime feel skeptical about other people teachings and advice? Please share with me using the comment form below. I use your comments to improve on my content.  Be SocialPlease share the love by sharing this post across your Facebook, Twitter and other network you belong to

There are over 7 billion humans on the earth. All are endowed with great potential. Irrespective of age, gender, or race, everyone of us are pregnant with greatness.  Some are conscious of this truth, some have no idea, while some others are indifferent.  However, despite different dispositions from several persons, one thing remains constant. We all have this intuition deep within us that tells us we can be more.  The question for you today is this - are you heeding to the voice daily or you silence it? Anyway, for those persons who ignore the call to a higher life, I can't blame them much.  After all, the economy is harsh, life is unfair, and it's difficult to attain success. Is that right? Absolutely not!  You see, those are some of the lies we come up with, in order to embrace mediocrity. * Podcast: Download You can also listen on: iTunes | Android | Email | RSSLife will never give to you what you deserve, but what you demand for! You have got to be brave if you want to live a life of significance. The same challenges you are scared of, is what some people are riding upon to succeed. What I want you to connect with in this 5th episode of Lead Your Life Podcast is that settling for average is boring and just not good enough.  You are not just in existence to make up statistics. Today, I challenge you to the fact that you need to step up on your desires to live for significance. We would be dealing with three questions: 1. Why it is imperative for you to dream big?2. What are the effects of following through on your dreams?3. How to break through a mediocre mindset? The word "resistance" is relative. For example, an object is only a resistance to a car on motion if it's able to stop the car from moving. Likewise, in life as long as you develop physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual strength such that no challenge can stop you from fulfilling destiny, there will be no resistance. I encourage you to listen to this episode as you experience a mental transformation. Links Mentioned in this EpisodeDayo Samuel (Audacity2lead) Leverage Conference(Official Site) Leverage Conference 2016 Pics Lead Your Life Episode 4 (How to Break the Pessimism Syndrome) John Obidi (Smartbcamp)No Excuse Challenge: A definitive guide to break mental limitation in less than 30 daysCoach Kemi (How2Think)Over To YouI love to have a feedback from you.  What is your key take away from this episode? Why do you think people always think less of themselves.      Let me know what you think. I am waiting.Please share with me using the comment form below. I use your comments to improve on my content. Be SocialPlease share the love by sharing this post across your Facebook, Twitter and other network you belong to.

To everything on the surface of the earth, there is a season. The Journey of every individual in this life differs but one common denominator is the presence of phases. One proof of this fact is that you are not where you were a year ago. Things are surely different.In this episode, I am more concerned with how to handle those seemingly challenging times of your life. Don't despise this time of your life. Your decisions and actions will determine the outcome of the season. Are you having experiences that seem like a setback in the pursuit of your dreams? This episode is for you. You will be equipped with actionable steps to simplify your challenges  Podcast: Download  You can also listen on: iTunes | Android | Email | RSS In this episode titled How to handle transitional phases in life you will learn:What a transitional phase is.5 great steps to help you un-clutter a phase that seems like a setback   Over To YouI love to have a feedback from you. What is your key take away from this episode and how do you deal with your own transitions? Please share with me using the comment form below.Be SocialPlease share the love by sharing this post across your Facebook, Twitter and other channels you own

Every individual in this world wants to leave a legacy. We all have the inner hunger to be remembered for something. Although, many persons express this desire differently at varying degrees, majority struggle daily to find full expression. The gap between desire and fulfillment is ultimately leadership. Our newly launched podcast show serves to help you bridge that gap. #LeadYourLife show is a platform to help passionate individuals like you who want to make a positive difference with your ideas, message, or story to get the clarity, boldness, strategy and tools needed to empower you execute intentionally. By applying practical and simple principles, you will gain insight into actionable tips, steps and strategies to help you Lead your life intentionally Podcast: Download You can also listen on: iTunes | Android | Email | RSSBased on my personal study and by observation, I have come to a level of understanding that for anyone who wants to find fulfillment and live your dreams, you must have four fundamental things in  place. These include: A good level of clarity,Great boldness,A winning strategy, andThe right tools for implementationIt was high time I tried a new thing and evolve. Just like I did, would you decide to Lead Your Life today?   Show Link:Dayo Samuel -Audacity2Lead Over To YouI love to have a feedback from you. If you have topics or questions you would like me to treat on the show,  please reply with a comment below. I want to hear from you.Be SocialPlease share the love by sharing this post across your Facebook, Twitter and other channels you own.

There is a saying that "Excuse is the tool of the incompetent." It's one thing for you to have big dreams in life, it is another thing to live those dreams. Because of how our dreams are much bigger than our resources, it is very easy to dwell on that as an excuse.We could get scared of what we want to accomplish and shy away. In this episode, I want to show you that you can get started with that little you have. It is very simple if you understand certain principles in life. Are you passionate about the kind of things you see yourself accomplishing but often think your available resources is a barrier? Well, listen to this episode and break that mental limitation.Podcast: Download  You can also listen on: iTunes | Android | Email | RSSIn this episode, you will:Learn about my book (No Excuse Challenge: A definitive guide to break mental limitations in less than 30 days). Learn about the "No Excuse Series." Gain insight on how to use available resources to kick-start on you dreams.Links Mentioned in this Episode SmartbCamp.com - John ObidiNo Excuse Challenge Ebook Free Download Over To You I love to have a feedback from you. What is your key take away from this episode? Do you think I was clear enough with my points? Please share with me using the comment form below. I use your comments to improve on my content. Be Social Please share the love by sharing this post across your Facebook, Twitter and other channels you own