In this episode of the Walkabout Elevations Podcast, I sit down with my friend Scott Robinson and this conversation goes far deeper than cycling. Scott’s story is one of transformation, discipline, and raw reinvention. We talk about a period of his life that most people would rather forget; being arrested and spending time in jail in the United States . And how that experience became a turning point rather than an ending

From there, Scott rebuilt himself. He rose to become one of the top spinning instructors in America, developing a reputation for intensity, focus, and presence that few could match. And then… he took things even further.

Scott went on to set a Guinness World Record for the fastest human-powered crossing of Africa: pushing through extreme conditions, physical exhaustion, and mental limits that most people will never come close to experiencing.

We explore:

How discipline can reshape a lifeThe psychology of extreme challenge

Leadership, pressure, and personal responsibility

What Scott learned crossing one of the toughest environments on Earth

If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost, or in need of a reset… this conversation will stay with you.

🎙️ Walkabout Elevations Podcast: Real conversations about performance, mindset, and growth.

Working across cultures sounds simple, until you actually do it.In this episode of the Walkabout Elevations Podcast, I sit down with Ibrahima Seck (Ibo), a cross-cultural communication and leadership expert who has worked in over 35 countries.We talk about:Why communication breaks down across culturesThe mistakes people make when working internationallyHow culture impacts leadership, sales, and trustReal stories of things going wrong (and what they teach us)How to adapt without losing yourselfIt’s a practical look beyond the theory at how people actually think, behave, and misunderstand each other across borders.If you'd like to get in touch with Ibrahima Seck, you can reach him here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ibrahimaseckhttps://thestrideco.comRecorded at Walkabout Studio in Da Nang, Vietnam.What People Get Wrong About Culture | Ibrahima Seck

AI is moving fast, but most people still don’t understand what’s actually changing.

In this episode of the Walkabout Elevations Podcast, I sit down with Taj Sarin—AI strategist, educator, and futurist—to explore what the next 5–10 years might really look like.

We talk about:

• The difference between using AI… and becoming dependent on it
• The Human-AI loop and how it changes the way we think
• What people are getting wrong about AI right now

Recorded at Walkabout Studio in Da Nang, Vietnam.

The first episode of the Walkabout Elevations Podcast… and we start at the source.

In this conversation, I sit down with Payman Lorenzo, podcast host and coach, to explore what podcasting really does beyond content.

We talk about presence, listening, and how meaningful conversations shape the way we think and communicate. It’s what happens when you actually pay attention.