You are going to get far more noes, in general, than you are going to get yeses

Not everyone is meant to a business owner or CEO, like how not everyone can sing in perfect harmony. But when you do have that itch, that constant voice in the back of your mind, saying there is something else, whats holding you back?

In this weeks episode, Dan Macklin shares first hand insight on what it means to truly trust your gut, because youve got a million dollar idea - or should we say billion dollar idea. Understand how you can balance rejections with your passions to find the perseverance to keeping going and eventually get that yes.

About Dan Macklin

Daniel Macklin is the Co-founder of SoFi, a revolutionary finance company that is disrupting the lending and wealth management industry. The SoFi community works to empower its members to accomplish financial and life goals that they set by providing financial literacy, tools, and mentoring along the way. Dan is currently serving as the CEO for the US arm of Salary Finance.

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Some topics discussed

• Similarities within the differences of people
• The benefits of exposing yourself to the world
• Getting confident with your leap of faith
• Steps to create a billion dollar business - with a caveat
• Getting thicker skin over time, but reminaing optimistic
• CEO is not a title for everyone
• Traits and qualities of a CEO
• Staying charged as a leader
• Its not a regret if you are learning

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Perhaps if I started my own thing, I could be a bigger cog in that wheel and sort of wield more influence - Afiya Titus

Not everyone knows what their passions or purpose is when they are young. In fact, most of us live our lives searching for what makes us truly happy to try understand why we are here. But have you ever thought about the how, as well as the why?

Have you thought about how you can explore new skills, or how you can keep your curiosity alive?

In this weeks episode, Afiya Titus shares steps you can take to keep yourself open and curious about the growing world around you. Understand how you can ensure you dont fall into the echo-chamber trap and remain as open as possible. How else can you find your purpose?

About Afiya TitusAfter graduating from UCL, Afiya started her career in finance at Deloitte within the energy and resources department. While working, she studied for her ACA exams to obtain business acumen and explore her interest with entrepreneurship.

Her first business was Lime Hut, a health Afro Caribbean food stall, which she grew over 5 years. After collaborating with females led businesses and seeing a fear of accounting, this sparked another idea, Coco Financial. She now empowers female led business and freelances to make their money work for them. Some topics discussed

• Creating your own opportunity
• Relinquishing some control to gain more in the long run
• Finding autonomy in life
• Doing the unlearning to understand others why
• Finding growth in uncertainty
• Having repeatable success through difficulty
• Its OK to ask for help

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• Coco Financial Website

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Im happy doing all of this stuff, but I think stuff like family, friends and relationships makes you internally happy. Theres a soulful connection - Leon Mayne

Celebrating the wins, regardless of how big or small they are, become more and more important as you navigate the world around you. And while you are on this journey, it can be easy to muddle your external goals and plans, with what truly makes you happy.

If you take the time to focus on the internal, and understand that there is an unmatched source of value coming from yourself, you can find success like never before.

In this weeks episode, award winning creative producer, Leon Mayne shares his personal thoughts and experiences of working the world of TV, as a Black filmmaker. Without having a so-called traditional career, understand how you can be more confident and trusting, that you will get to where you want.

Some topics discussed

• Not being the stereotypical leader
• Falling into a revolution
• Reaching more people through Edutainment
• Fighting ignorance
• Knowing what you want but not knowing how to get there
• Being appreciative of the smaller wins
• Is it bravery if it should be the norm?
• Looking at work as self-development

About Leon

Leon Mayne is an award-winning screenwriter and producer.

His work has earned him a feature in Powerful Medias 2015 edition of Britains most influential people of African and African Caribbean Heritage, and BBCs 2017 Talent Hotlist. He is Co-Founder of production group BWNG Ltd, a collective dedicated to showcasing the culturally diverse range of talent and narratives in modern-day Britain. No fewer than 5 of his series and film productions are currently broadcast on TV & SVOD platforms in over 80 countries worldwide as well as multimillion views on Youtube.

His impressive client list in brand, digital, tv and film include the likes of Netflix, TRACE, Channel 4, BBC, BFI, Untold Studios, Aniboxx and Warner Music.

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I have superpowers, and I may not have developed the academic superpower, but I have other superpowers - Hasan Khair

Im a failure, Im not good at this, What else is there for me...It can be challenging when you do not fit in to certain environments and scenarios. Some can even find it detrimental to their self-esteem and ego when they are not keeping up with the so-called narrative of life. But there is a way, there is always a path you can take to find yourself and your success

In this weeks episode, Hasan Khair takes us on a unique journey on how we can not only discover what our superpower is but how we can unleash it with our head, heart and whole body. Uncover unique tips and tricks to rebalance, understand ourselves and find focus. About Hasan Khair

Hasan Khair is an Executive Coach and Co-Founder of Mavericks Unlimited. An organisation focused on aiding ambitious companies to fuel their culture with passion, strategy and purpose. With over a decade in the HR industry working and has worked with the likes of Virgin, Cohn &Wolfe and Saatchi&Saatchi. In addition to this, he is a passionate coach at the Princes Trust Youth Ambassador. Some topics discussed

• Failing in society to find yourself
• Not falling into the structures of society
• The importance of access and opportunities for all
• Trusting, discovering & affirming you have a superpower
• Listening to your intuition
• Seek first to understand, then be heard
• The Call on Me Activity
• Using tools alongside your willpower for success
• Priming people for change
• Definition of leadership

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• Instagram
• Website

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"The most undervalued resource we have is the compass right inside of us. Knowing the direction you are heading is more important than having all the steps defined. A step-by-step roadmap for success can be good for you, but it might not be enough" 15 years ago my wife asked me what kind of father do I want to be? My response was not elaborate, it was only 3 words and it left her wanting more however those 3 words have been a useful lens that I have used repeatedly to filter my thoughts when I had to make decisions as a husband, father and as a man. "In complexity... you define a direction of travel, not a goal because if you start on a journey you will discover things you didn't know you could discover which have high utility if you have an explicit goal you may miss the very things that you need to discover" - D. Snowden About SopeIm Sope. I help ambitious and innovative leaders unlock their leadership potential through actionable coaching. In blunt terms? I help you get out of the tracks youve dug yourself into and onto the next steps of your path. Everyone gets stuck. The beautiful thing is, everything you need to move forward, to gain your momentum back, is in you. You just need some help getting it out and into action. Some topics discussed

• Purpose
• Parenting & Mindset
• Faith
• Direction Over Speed
• Leading Self : Leading Others

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If I dont ask that question that I am curious about, so I stop my potential of learning right there - Shari Foos

Are you afraid of looking like you dont know, or being caught out that you dont know? Most of us (if not all of us), face some level of imposter syndrome, especially when in the growth zone. With hindsight, we can see that we are more than our hard times, but when in those moments, ask yourself is that all that is true?

In this weeks episode, Shari Foos, shares relatable insight, steps and movements we can all take to not only get out of the negative self-talk loops but be able to address this to lead ourselves, and others, with this vulnerability.

And sometimes....its about using humour to find release and relief.

About Shari Foos Shari Foos is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles, and a Master of Science in Narrative Medicine from Columbia University. As a sought-after expert on the subjects of relationships and meaningful connection, Sharis writing and commentary have appeared in a range of online and print publications, including Real Simple, Huffington Post, Thrive, Shondaland, Womens Health, and Bustle.

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• The Narrative Method

Some topics discussed

• Vulnerability through unexpressed connection
• Staying curious by asking questions
• Feeling heard when sharing our stories
• Asking yourself is that all that is true right now?
• Redefining the tone and words when communicating
• Addressing your inner voice in those moments
• Getting out of negative loops with a change of scenery
• Challenging the cult of culture
• The beauty in simple connection
• Leading others with vulnerability

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