Be Well, Do Well.

What if you could harness your emotional intelligence for success in your personal and professional life? Join me as I sit down with Phil Johnson, a renowned entrepreneur and expert in emotional intelligence, to explore this powerful concept. Together, we uncover how managing our fears, becoming more present, and truly understanding our emotions can lead to stronger connections with others and better choices in our lives.

In this captivating conversation, Phil and I delve into the importance of emotional intelligence, energy management, and finding your "ikigai" - the Japanese concept of passion and purpose. We discuss overcoming challenges by drawing inspiration from figures like Thomas Edison and Walt Disney, as well as how detaching ourselves from the outcome can make it easier to create and achieve our goals. Phil shares his personal journey of becoming an executive coach and the invaluable insights he's gained along the way. Don't miss this inspiring episode that will leave you eager to tap into your emotional intelligence and uncover your true potential.

In this episode, Amin Ahmed speaks with Nick Kemp, an ikigai expert, about the intersection of Japanese culture and ikigai. Nick explains that ikigai is "the reason for being" and that it can be found at the intersection of what you love, what the world needs, what you can be paid for, and what you're good at. Nick and Amin talk about the power of relationships in discovering your purpose and Nick shares his ah-ha moment in discovering his own ikigai. Listen in to learn more about ikigai and how to discover your purpose for being!

Episode chapters:

## [00:00:00] Start

## [00:00:06] Introducing Nick Kemp

## [00:00:43] Learning about ikigai

## [00:06:07] The connection between ikigai and Japanese culture

## [00:07:57] Ah-ha moments

## [00:08:44] The power of relationships

## [00:10:43] How to discover your purpose for being

## [00:24:54] Connecting with Nick

In this lively and inspiring podcast episode, host Amin Ahmed welcomes special guests Mo and Sumira, the dynamic duo behind Mr. Nice Socks (MNS). They dive into the heartwarming story of how MNS was born and the journey that led them to where they are today.

Mo and Sumira share their experiences of balancing their regular jobs, volunteering, and nurturing their side hustle. They discuss the unexpected twists and turns they encountered along the way and the profound impact their work has had on the community.

One of the highlights of the conversation is the incredible milestone MNS recently achieved: donating over 100,000 pairs of socks! They share the challenges they faced and the strategies they employed to go from zero to this remarkable accomplishment.

The discussion takes an interesting turn as Mo and Sumira delve into the complexities of navigating the social media maze as a local business. They shed light on the hurdles they encountered and the creative approaches they developed to stand out in a crowded digital landscape.

Listeners get a glimpse of the joy Mo and Sumira feel when they spot people wearing MNS socks in the wild. They also learn about the exciting event called Gonchtober fest, a unique celebration that brings the community together in a fun and engaging way.

The conversation takes a philanthropic turn as Mo and Sumira share their experiences working with the Alberta Motor Association (AMA) and forming valuable partnerships. They discuss the power of connecting through social media and how it has opened doors to incredible opportunities for MNS.

Looking toward the future, Mo and Sumira express their aspirations for MNS to become a self-sustaining mechanism for giving back to the community. They envision specialized campaigns, further philanthropic partnerships, and a continued commitment to raising awareness for important causes.

In a light-hearted moment, listeners discover some intriguing facts about Sumira and Mo that they may not have known before. And as the episode wraps up, Mo and Sumira share what's currently firing them up and how listeners can connect with MNS to get involved in their inspiring mission.

This episode is packed with heartfelt stories, community impact, and insights into the power of giving. Join Amin, Mo, and Sumira on this engaging podcast journey and learn how you can be a part of the Mr. Nice Socks movement.

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Episode Chapters:

[00:00:00] Start

[00:00:03] Introducing Mo and Sumira

[00:00:30] How MNS was born

[00:03:51] Balancing work, volunteering and a side hustle

[00:05:44] Unexpected Journeys and Community Impact

[00:07:31] Going from 0 to 100,000 socks

[00:09:43] Navigating the Social Media Maze: Challenges and Strategies for a Local Business

[00:10:58] Seeing MNS socks in the wild

[00:11:25] Gonchtober fest

[00:12:06] Connecting Through Social Media: Spotlight on AMA and Philanthropic Partnerships

[00:13:33] Unleashing the Power of Giving: The Future of MNS and Community Impact

[00:15:04] What you may not know about Sumira and Mo

[00:17:44] What's got Sumira and Mo fired up

[00:18:41] How to connect with MNS

In this episode of the podcast, host Amin Ahmed is joined by Amy Blankson and Tyler Rice to discuss what happiness means to each of them, the Digital Flourishing Model, managing notification anxiety, the impact of technology on kids, and Tyler's experience going off path and coming back to wellness. They also share an interesting fact about themselves and how to connect with the Digital Wellness Institute. Tune in for an informative and light-hearted conversation!

Episode chapters:

[00:00:00] Introduce Amy Blankson & Tyler Rice

[00:04:26] What does happiness mean to you?

[00:06:05] Digital Flourishing Model

[00:08:36] Managing notification anxiety

[00:13:15] Kids and technology

[00:17:35] Tyler going off path and how he came back to wellness

[00:20:57] Interesting fact about Amy

[00:23:04] Interesting fact about Tyler

[00:23:57] Connecting with the Digital Wellness Institute

In this episode of the podcast, I'm chatting with Betsy Castaneda about foods to eat for health and wellbeing.

We talk about avoiding certain foods to reduce inflammation, as well as specific super foods that can help.

We also discuss how nutrition can help prevent disease, and Betsy shares when she felt burnt out and how she overcame it. Tune in to hear all about it!

I had a great time talking with Purdeep Sangha about fostering faith in yourself and how to recognize and overcome the fear of change.

We discussed how to overcome negative thinking to achieve creative possibilities, going from negativity to a situation perspective, Purdeep's morning routine and incredible framework to asking better quality questions.

We also talked about tapping into the force within and some of Purdeep's productivity hacks. It was a great chat and I'm sure you'll get a lot out of it!

In this episode of the podcast, I have a conversation with Wala Loubani to explore the meaning of difference and how being unique can lead to success.

Wala shares how she left Google to find balance while parenting and working remotely on a startup. We discuss the power of choice, unlocking talent, receiving and responding to feedback, and the benefits of remote working.

Wala also talks about how to celebrate wins in a remote environment and having a guilt-free relationship with children, developing a wellness routine, and making an impact with clients.

We wrap up by discussing the origins of Coachendo.

You can jump through the episode using the timestamped chapter markers below:

[00:00:00] Start and introducing Wala Loubani

[00:00:28] Exploring the Meaning of Difference: How Being Unique Can Lead to Success

[00:02:59] Navigating Work and Parenting: Leaving Google to Find Balance

[00:04:43] Finding Balance While Working Remotely and Running a Startup with Kids Around

[00:06:38] The Power of Choice: A Story of Letting Go and Growing a Child's Spirit

[00:08:40] Encouraging Freedom of Choice with Responsibility

[00:09:51] Unlocking Talent: Unlocking the Potential of AI-Based Coaching

[00:12:32] Mastering the Art of Effective Receiving and Responding to Feedback

[00:14:08] Benefits of Remote Working: Optimizing Time and Flexibility

[00:15:00] How to celebrate wins in a remote environment

[00:15:40] Developing a Guilt-Free Relationship with Children

[00:18:09] Recharge and Reflect: Creating a Wellness Routine

[00:19:03] Making an Impact: Testing and Pivoting with Clients

[00:20:04] What you may not know about Wala

[00:20:54] Connecting with Wala Loubani

[00:21:31] Origins of the name Coachendo

This is an episode you're going to want to listen to a few times as there are so many nuggets of wisdom here.

I had a conversation with Brendan Kumarasamy about the power of communication, public speaking and how to gain clarity in life.

Here are some of the key highlights:

• how to become top 1% communicator in your industry
• asking hard questions to gain clarity in life
• how visualizing iconic moments can help drive ambitious people towards their goals
• experimenting with different productivity strategies to find what works best for you

You can connect with Brenden at his website https://www.rockstarcommunicator.com/

Joe Templin is a human Kaizen expert. We had an amazing conversation about how to stay productive, building small success habits, and how our thoughts influence our environment.

There's so much gold packed away in this episode!

Entrepreneurs are not generally known for taking time for their own well-being and fitness. On this episode with Sartre Jean-Gilles, we discuss the benefits of movement and exercise on productivity.

This is a great episode to plug into while you're working out :)