You Unleashed with Femi Akinyemi

Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Sign up for the Unleashed Conference 2023 - https://hi.switchy.io/EuKA Support our show - https://www.buzzsprout.com/850348/support Ever feel stuck in life and yearn for a breakthrough? I too, have walked that path, and today, I, Femi Akiyemi, am eager to share the significant life decisions that sparked my transformation. I'll take you through how these key decisions have unlocked an unprecedented level of energy and creativity within me, and how they can do the same for you. We'll delve into the importance of striking a balance to truly harness your best self, and I'll recount my experiences and lessons learned from ushering this podcast into existence. But that's not all. As we navigate through the art of transforming ideas into actions and leveraging your strengths for success, I'll also guide you towards the upcoming Unleashed Conference. Not only will I be sharing details on how to sign up for this life-changing event, but also introduce you to our exciting lineup of guests. Together, we will engage in profound discussions about personal branding, health, wellness, and the courage required to embrace your destined path. Stay connected through my newsletter and social media platforms for all the updates you need about the conference and beyond. Let's leap into this journey of unlocking our full potential together. Support the Show.

Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Can you imagine letting go of judgment, embracing the present moment, and truly living your best life? That's precisely the journey my guest, Brendan Watt, an international speaker and best-selling author, has embarked upon, and today, he's here to share his transformative insights with us. As a key part of Access Consciousness, a global empowerment company, Brendan has a wealth of wisdom to share about addiction, conscious choice-making and self-awareness. Brendan's journey to sobriety allowed him to see addiction in a different light, reframing it as anything that distracts us from the present moment. In this enlightening conversation, we explore how societal judgment and self-comparison can obstruct us from recognizing our inherent worth and potential. But that’s not all. We also discuss how to reclaim control of our lives through conscious decision-making, moving away from the chains of victimhood towards a path of self-forgiveness and understanding. In our final segment, Brendan outlines a roadmap to sobriety, emphasizing the importance of honesty, self-awareness, and asking the right questions to truly understand ourselves. He encourages us to not just dream about a better life but to seize it with decisive action. Get ready to challenge your preconceptions and discover practical strategies that can help you achieve your dream life. Prepare to be inspired, enlightened, and empowered in this thought-provoking episode. Support the Show.

Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request René Carayol is an internationally renowned keynote speaker that specialises in diversity, leadership and culture; drawing on his experiences on the boards of top British and American companies. He is regularly quoted, paraphrased, and cited on these subjects in both the national and industry-specific press. In this podcast episode: 03:00 - What is inclusion and why is it so important? 06:00 - The two base skills of a leader 07:30 - How do you go from spike to inclusion? 12:00 - How do we practice inclusion? 15:00 - How do you overcome barriers and speak up? 22:00 - How do you know organizations that have its environments fixed? 30:00 - Hw to be present? 36:00 - What if you experience culture shock? How do you blend into a new environment? 40:00 - How do you wrap up your courage? How do you get your confidence? Support the Show.

Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Today we talk about the story of Hussein Abdi Kahin. Find out who he is, the importance of your gift, and success through adversity in this podcast. In this podcast episode: 01:15 - Done is better than perfect 02:45 - The more you do it the more you separate yourself from the competition 03:35 - The story of Hussain Abdi Kahin 10:00 - People would make allowances for you if you have something to offer 12:00 - Mo Farah’s real name 14:30 - The very place where you are today is a stepping stone to where you want to be 16:00 - Your gift is what will make way for you 17:00 - When you are successful, it doesn’t matter what your name is 19:30 - Everybody wants a pice of you when you become successful 20:30 - The book I hve been reading this week - The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holiday Support the Show.

Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Today we have Joel Green to talk with us about “filtering”, managing your mindset, using your painful experiences to push yourself, and so much more. Joel Green is CEO of Pro Level Training, the National Director of Nike Sports Camps, a former professional basketball player, and a renowned motivational speaker. After retiring from his career in professional basketball, Joel Green founded Pro Level Training (PLT), which has become a 7-figure company. In addition, Joel Green is the National Director for Nike Sports Camps as well as an accomplished speaker. He was honored to speak to thousands and deliver his own TED Talk. His unique differentiator in business and as an individual, is his ability to see life objectively from multiple vantage points. Unfortunate circumstances as a youth helped to groom and refine Joel into adulthood. Growing up in an abandoned home and seeing both sides of life has really helped him to connect with people over time. Green’s messages deliver tangible advice for others to attain their desired outcome, many of these messages will be conveyed in his first book to be released in the fall. Joel Green has a B.A. in Psychology from Rider University, which has helped to fuel his ambition to inspire others. In addition, he is a professional sports and fitness model and actor and has been featured in commercials, ads, and television. Recently, he was the face of Cheez-It crackers Celebrity Crunch Classic campaign, in which he was solely featured on millions of snack boxes. Green has unflinchingly put in 18–20-hour workdays with unrelenting joy to make his dreams a physical manifestation. He attributes his work ethic and success to his unwavering faith in God and desire for excellence. In this episode of YOU Unleashed: 04:40 - What does it take to be successful in sports at the highest level? 08:30 - 90% of the work is preparation 09:50 - How important is managing your mindset for your success in life? 15:00 - How to make sure that your mind is focused to achieve the things you want to achieve 21:00 - What does Joel mean by “Filtering” in his book? 28:00 - Take time to know yourself first before looking at what other people tell you 29:50 - The fundamental steps you need to do in order for you be able to practice “filtering” 36:30 - One of Joel’s most valuable experiences 41:00 - How to use your painful experiences to keep moving forward 47:00 - Steps you can follow so you can use your painful experiences to be your own teacher/ trainer 51:30 - Don't place your end results in someone else's hands 54:00 - Joel’s number one habit and a book that he was reading You can find Joel on: Joel’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Filtering-Way-Extract-Strength-Struggle-ebook/dp/B0BC6K42CP Joel’s website: https://www.joelbgreen.com/ Support the Show.

Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Today we have Eric Collins, the co-founder and CEO of Impact X Capital Partners, a venture capital firm investing in under-represented entrepreneurs in the UK and Europe. We talk about why you don't need permission to start a business or do anything great for that matter. He also shares tips for starting and growing a business. Eric is also a serial entrepreneur and technology executive who has worked with numerous innovative companies and invests in fast-growth businesses helping Black and female entrepreneurs get the jump start they need. We talk about the importance of having a positive mindset and why you don’t need permission. In this episode of You Unleashed podcast: 03:40 – Why challenges are important 05:00 – What drives Eric? 11:35 – The power of economics and the underinvestment in Black businesses 15:30 – When you don’t need to ask for permission 19:00 – Asking for permission vs a need for validation 21:00 – How do we break the paradigm of asking for permission? 25:40 – What’s holding black people back in being the best that they can be? 32:45 – Leverage what you know 39:10 – Let go of small 43:00 – Invest in black women to create an alpha 47:30 – Use data to make an informed choice and bet on black 53:35 – Eric talks about his upcoming activities Eric’s book: https://www.amazon.com/We-Dont-Need-Permission-business/dp/1787635406 Use #WeDontNeedPermission Website: https://www.impactxcapital.com/ Support the Show.

Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request In this week's episode, I share story about a friend who sprained his shoulder and had to learn a simple lesson that will hopefully transform his approach to life Support the Show.

Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Culture can be a safety net but it can be a prison. How we operate in the workplace in life is very much influenced by our culture. In this weeks podcast, I explore my culture using a personal story of mine and how it influenced how I approached work and made me lose out. I also share simple tips you can use to make sure you don't make the same mistake. Support the Show.

Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request The last week was a bit of a tough one for me. It was actually a painful one but I learned a valuable lesson from it. One we can all learn from and use to make sure our later days are much better than our former days. I share what happened to me as well as what I learned. Support the Show.

Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request I was at a party a few weeks ago and the MC asked me a life related question question - What age of my life would I like to go back to. I gave what I thought was the right answer. After thinking about it, I realised I gave the wrong answer. Check out what I said and what I realise I should have said. Support the Show.

Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request The one constant is change. The question then is how do you change peoples minds or get them to buy into your way of thinking or doing things. In this episode, I look a bit deeper into how to bring about change in any walk of life - relationships, business, friendship etc. Support the Show.

Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request In this weeks episode, I sit with the multi-talented Politician, Musician, TV presenter, Climate activist, Engineer and woman of many other talents, Ayo Sokale. She shares her passion, how she achieves her goals, her favourite book and so much more. A great listen Support the Show.

Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request We are often told in the media and in self help books that we have to work in our passions but what happens when the work we do isn't necessarily our passion. In this weeks podcast I discuss how we can keep our passion and purpose in the midst of the daily grind of work Support the Show.

Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request For everything there is a time. In career, business, relationships, family and everything else there is a time to start, continue or to stop. The trick is understanding which stage you are at, using that information to make the right decisions to help you in this journey of life. In this weeks episode, I reflect on a short conversation with my Dad and the importance of understanding the season of life you are in to make sure you are making the right steps - or at least trying to take the right steps. Support the Show.

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Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request 2022! Why New Year Resolutions fail and how to fix them. FOREVER! We have all been there. We make New Years resolutions only to fall short after a week or two. In this season's first episode, I share why resolutions fail and how we can achieve our goals with a more sustainable approach Support the Show.

Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Developing an unleashed mindset is a practical skill that takes being intentional. In the first of a ten part series, I introduce the concept of Self Awareness and share some tips on how to develop it. You can Access your free Unleashed Mindset Checklist here - https://hi.switchy.io/62WH Support the Show.

Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Welcome back to the Unleashed Podcast. In the first of Season 3 episodes, I share what I learned while taking a break, my experience of running and 10k and how it has changed my perspective. I also share the plans for Season 3 and what to expect Support the Show.

Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Why is it that some of us sometimes struggle to hold onto relationships? Or sometimes we struggle to nurture relationships, so they become productive financially, personally, and on every other level. Do you find yourself sometimes in a workplace that's toxic or in relationships that you struggle to relate to the other person and everything just ends up in anger and disagreements? It may be that it's all about being emotionally intelligent. In this week's episode, I have Dr. Neslyn Watson-Druée who comes in and shares some great tips about how to become emotionally intelligent. What to do to become emotionally intelligent and in the heat of the moment, when you're just about to react, what you can do to take control and have a great moment and a great day? You don't want to miss this episode. And I've also got some great news coming out at the end. Stay tuned. In this podcast: 05:00 - What is emotional intelligence? 12:00 - Why do so many people struggle to be emotionally intelligent? 18:00 - Culture and emotional intelligence 24:00 - How do you deal with lack of self confidence? 27:00 - What is Dr. Neslyn’s One Book? 29:00 - Emotional intelligence and communication 31:00 - How do you get back to being in control after having your dark moments? 39:00 - Misconceptions about emotional intelligence 43:00 - 3 things you can start doing now to improve your emotional intelligence You can find Dr. Neslyn Watson-Druée on: Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/neslynwatsondruee/ Website - https://neslyn-watson-druee.com/ Email - neslyn@neslyn-watson-druee.com Support the Show.

Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Today we have Lady Anita Duckworth. She helps leaders showcase their brilliance in their own voice in the global market. She does this with her global publication Powerhouse Global Magazine. I hope you enjoy this session and you leave here changed because I certainly did. Enjoy. In this podcast episode: 03:20 - What does Powerhouse Global do? 04:40 - Who is Lady Anita Duckworth? 09:00 - What is the number 1 killer of destiny? 10:20 - What is your purpose in life? 12:55 - What does it feel like when you are doing what you are born to do? 15:40 - What is stopping you from taking the next step? 19:35 - What are the things that thrilled you? 20:45 - Invest more in your personal and professional journey. 22:20 - Don’t let the market determine your value, you determine your value. Follow Anita Duckworth: LinkedIn - Lady Anita Duckworth-Bradshaw Facebook - Anita Bradshaw Instagram - Anita Bradshaw Website - www.powerhouseglobalwomen.com Support the Show.