The Soul's Conquest

Join host Madhurima Sappatti as she delves into the world of stress management and mentorship with Davide Pollicino, Microsoft software engineer and career mentor. Davide's expertise lies in helping individuals analyze themselves to seek new skills and stay ahead of the competition, all while managing stress and avoiding burnout. He shares his experience with mentorship and how he got started while studying at Edinburgh University, where he helped develop programs to support students with technical issues and also gave tips and advice on managing time and priorities.

In this episode of The Soul's Conquest, Davide offers valuable advice on finding a mentor who is the right fit, how to successfully manage mentorship requests without impacting your main job or personal life, and the importance of setting boundaries. He also discusses the concept of "mindset" and how it plays a crucial role in professional growth.

Davide's dedication to helping others is evident as he shares his personal experiences and offers advice on building skills and creating career value. He encourages listeners to prioritize their long-term goals and adopt a growth mindset. The episode also covers topics like self-care, personal growth, and using meditation to monitor oneself.

Join Madhurima and Davide as they share their insights and experience on this fascinating episode of The Soul's Conquest. Don't miss out on discovering the secrets to success in stress management and mentorship.

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- https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidepollicino7/

Join Madhurima Sappatti in this exciting episode of The Soul's Conquest where she welcomes Gideon, a branding consultant and strategist. With his company based in Lagos, Nigeria, Gideon helps innovative businesses leverage global markets through effective branding strategies. He emphasizes that creating an unforgettable experience for consumers can increase brand loyalty and drive advocacy. Gideon shares his journey in brand design and how he started his own branding agency, despite being an introvert. He also discusses the challenges he faced in finding the right team members and maintaining a work-life balance. The podcast also highlights the importance of celebrating small wins and being dynamic in business. Don't miss out on this inspiring conversation and insights on the power of positive habits and staying ahead of the competition. Tune in to The Soul's Conquest with Madhurima Sappatti and Gideon now!

Join host Madhurima Sappatti and guest Stacey Owen, founder and CEO of Pepper, in an inspiring conversation about shifting perspectives, overcoming limiting beliefs, and finding the right support system for entrepreneurship. Listen as Stacey shares how she escaped an abusive relationship through photography, and later founded Pepper to provide virtual assistance to photographers. Learn about the power of coaches and mentors in personal growth and development, and discover practical strategies for managing time, setting boundaries, and making mistakes. With valuable insights and actionable tips for creative entrepreneurs, The Soul's Conquest is a must-listen podcast for anyone looking to achieve their dreams. Tune in now and start your journey towards personal and professional success!

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Join host Madhurima Sappatti on another exciting episode of the podcast, The Soul's Conquest, as she welcomes special guest Rachelle Archer, an expressive arts coach, to the show. Together, they explore Rachelle's approach to promoting sustainable and healthy leadership practices in organizations that have big missions. Rachelle emphasizes the importance of individual, interpersonal, and institutional well-being to create a sustainable culture that aligns with the organization's values and mission. The speakers also touch on the use of creativity and expressive arts in the process of reflection, connecting with others, and building a vision of thriving.

Rachelle Archer, expressive arts practitioner & founder of Artful Leadership Coaching & Consulting, helps leaders with big missions impact their communities sustainably by putting their own well-being first, so that they can lead with a full tank and create a culture of care where all stakeholders thrive.  She takes a stand for healthy workplace cultures and helps foster the individual, interpersonal and organizational well-being that empowers teams to achieve their mission and vision with vitality and longevity. 

She has over 30 years experience in child & youth development, working at the intersection of the arts, education, mental health and social services, with a focus on marginalized, unhoused & systems-affected youth– shifting in recent years to the adults who serve them. Rachelle’s belief in the transformative power of the arts imbues everything she does with creative expression and play. She is regularly invited to share her unique approach to well-being at conferences, retreats, and workshops around the country. As a lecturer at San Diego State University, she inspires budding youth development and mental health professionals to lead with equity, healing, and connection in mind.

All of these passions come together in her podcast,  The Artful Leader, featuring inspirational leaders doing brave and creative work in the arts, education, healing and social justice.  Rachelle believes that everyone can be a leader, humans thrive in community, and the well-being of that community starts with us doing our inner work first.