Who I Became

Wassim Dabboussi is a business strategist, motivational speaker, and performance and life coach. He was born in Lebanon and his family emigrated to Australia when he was 10. In today’s episode, we talk about how the change in culture affected his personal identity and caused him to develop unhealthy addictions which lead him to a “bigger than me why question” that question changed his mindset to now live a life of fulfillment.   Connect with Simon  Podcast: http://apple.co/3nnvSxm (http://apple.co/3nnvSxm ) Instagram: https://instagram.com/simonosamoh/ (https://instagram.com/simonosamoh/ ) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhoIBecame/ (https://www.facebook.com/WhoIBecame/ ) Youtube: http://bit.ly/3d52vKN (http://bit.ly/3d52vKN ) Simon's Books: https://amzn.to/3icJ8D0 (https://amzn.to/3icJ8D0 )  Connect with Wassim Website: https://wassimdabboussi.com/ (https://wassimdabboussi.com/)  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wassimdabboussi/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/wassimdabboussi/ ) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theofficialwassimdabboussi/ (https://www.facebook.com/theofficialwassimdabboussi/ ) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WassimDabboussi (https://www.youtube.com/user/WassimDabboussi  )

2020 was an interesting year, to say the least, but I got to release 23 impactful episodes of my podcast that educated, informed, or inspired others to lead a life of significance. This week I focus on some of the most impactful bits. Learn more about the people I mention Learn More About Simon https://linktr.ee/simonosamoh (https://linktr.ee/simonosamoh) Dan Blevins https://amzn.to/3aW60WJ (https://amzn.to/3aW60WJ) Denise Koster Book https://amzn.to/3hxUW3n (https://amzn.to/3hxUW3n) Dr. Samuel Ekundayo https://amzn.to/38RMsQG (https://amzn.to/38RMsQG) Gary Robinson’s Book https://amzn.to/38Na9cQ (https://amzn.to/38Na9cQ) Lester Young’s Book https://amzn.to/3879vaM (https://amzn.to/3879vaM) Ross Deuchar https://www.mindbreathcoaching.co.uk/ (https://www.mindbreathcoaching.co.uk/) Dr. James Densley https://www.theviolenceproject.org/ (https://www.theviolenceproject.org/) Lt Col Dave Grossman Books https://amzn.to/352vjCK (https://amzn.to/352vjCK) Church Safety Guy’s Books https://amzn.to/3rKrNGP (https://amzn.to/3rKrNGP) Katie the Good Patriot https://www.goodpatriot.com/ (https://www.goodpatriot.com/) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/who-i-became/support (https://anchor.fm/who-i-became/support)

The power of consistency part 2: I’m joined again by Dr. Samuel Ekundayo from Auckland New Zealand. In part one we discussed the adversity he had to overcome taking on his Ph.D. at just age 23. This week we focus on how to find purpose and the meaning of life. Dr. Samuel Ekundayo is a lecturer, TEDx speaker, performance coach, purpose preacher, and author of https://amzn.to/2JUZOmB (Arise and Succeed), https://amzn.to/340Xi55 (Purpose in Crisis), https://amzn.to/2W2Fdzs (Fired Up) and https://amzn.to/3qMH0GL (30 Reasons to Stay: Say No to Suicide and Give Life Another Try) Follow Dr. Samuel Website: https://www.samuelekundayo.com/ (https://www.samuelekundayo.com/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SAMUELEKUNDAYO/ (https://www.youtube.com/c/SAMUELEKUNDAYO/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSamuelEkundayo/ (https://www.facebook.com/DrSamuelEkundayo/) Dr. Samuel on amazon: https://amzn.to/3oifn6C (https://amzn.to/3oifn6C ) Follow Simon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhoIBecame (https://www.facebook.com/WhoIBecame) Subscribe on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3d52vKN (https://bit.ly/3d52vKN) Simon on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3obOyAO (https://amzn.to/3obOyAO ) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/who-i-became/support (https://anchor.fm/who-i-became/support)

On today’s episode, I’m excited to be joined by Dr. Samuel Ekundayo, who is a university lecturer, author, TEDx speaker, author of the books https://amzn.to/2JUZOmB (Arise and Succeed), https://amzn.to/340Xi55 (Purpose in Crisis), https://amzn.to/2W2Fdzs (Fired Up), and https://amzn.to/3qMH0GL (30 Reasons to Stay: Say No to Suicide and Give Life Another Try) and performance coach based in New Zealand. This is a two-part conversation in what I have titled “the power of consistency”. I first saw Samuel when one of his posts “the power of consistency” went viral on LinkedIn with close to a million views. It resonated with me as it's simple but true, we do not achieve anything without consistency!    He’s an incredibly powerful and exciting speaker driven by purpose but has had to overcome adversity in his own life. At 23 he was kicked off his Ph.D., program for not being good enough! but of course, the story does not end there. If you want to hear how he overcame this adversity and discovered his calling to help others find their purpose take a listen….!    Follow Dr. Samuel  Website: https://www.samuelekundayo.com/ (https://www.samuelekundayo.com/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SAMUELEKUNDAYO/ (https://www.youtube.com/c/SAMUELEKUNDAYO/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSamuelEkundayo/ (https://www.facebook.com/DrSamuelEkundayo/) Dr. Samuel on amazon: https://amzn.to/3oifn6C (https://amzn.to/3oifn6C ) Follow Simon  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhoIBecame (https://www.facebook.com/WhoIBecame) Subscribe on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3d52vKN (https://bit.ly/3d52vKN) Simon on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3obOyAO (https://amzn.to/3obOyAO ) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/who-i-became/support (https://anchor.fm/who-i-became/support)

We constantly face adversities. But when adversity turns into a full-blown crisis, are you and your organization prepared and confident enough to face it? Whether they admit it or not, most organizations are not crisis-ready. The generic crisis preparation plan most companies have wouldn’t work on the real battlefield. Thus, a clear-cut roadmap to business invincibility with the help of a reputation defender is necessary. In this episode, reputation defender Melissa Agnes is back for the second part of our conversation about crisis readiness. She talks about how she discovered her purpose in educating and holding organizations accountable for crisis readiness. Melissa emphasizes how crucial crisis readiness is in making the world a kinder place. She also shares the lessons from her entrepreneurial journey and how it has shaped her outlook. Tune in to the episode to learn about the impact of crisis readiness in creating a better world from a renowned reputation defender. 3 reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Learn why crisis readiness is more critical than crisis management. Discover the connection between being crisis-ready and creating a kinder world. Find out why you should self-reflect instead of blaming other people. Resources Connect with Melissa: https://melissaagnes.com/ (Website) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissaagnes/ (LinkedIn) | https://www.facebook.com/melissaagnes/ (Facebook)  https://www.amazon.com/Crisis-Ready-Building-Invincible-Uncertain/dp/1684014131 (Crisis Ready: Building an Invincible Brand in an Uncertain World) by Melissa Agness https://www.simonosamoh.com/who-i-became-podcast/whatitmeanstobecrisisreadypart1 (Episode 20: What It Means To Be Crisis Ready, Part 1 With Melissa Agnes) About Melissa Melissa Agnes is the brains behind the Crisis Ready® Model. She is also the founder and CEO of the Crisis Ready Institute. She is a recognized thought leader in crisis preparedness, brand protection, and reputation management. Furthermore, Melissa is also the author of Crisis Ready, one of Forbes’ Top 10 Business Books in 2018. In 2019, she founded the Crisis Ready® Community as a space for professionals to hone their crisis-ready skills. Melissa is a sought-out keynote speaker, commentator, strategic advisor, and reputation defender. Throughout her career, she has worked with several well-known institutions. These include NATO, the Pentagon (DoD), US Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defense, and more. If you want to reach out to Melissa, you can visit her https://melissaagnes.com/ (website), https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissaagnes/ (LinkedIn), https://www.facebook.com/melissaagnes/ (Facebook), and https://www.instagram.com/melissaagnes/ (Instagram). You can also visit Crisis Ready Institute’s https://crisisreadyinstitute.com/ (website). Enjoyed this Episode? If you did, be sure to subscribe and share it with your friends! Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning in, please leave us a review. You can also share this with your friends and family. This episode will inspire them to follow their calling and be crisis-ready. Have any questions? You can connect with me onhttps://www.facebook.com/simonosamoh1 ( Facebook),https://twitter.com/SimonOsamoh ( Twitter), orhttps://www.instagram.com/simonosamoh/ ( Instagram). Thank you for tuning in! For more updates, visit myhttps://www.simonosamoh.com/ ( website) orhttps://mailchi.mp/79a93fb461d9/simonosamoh ( join) the community. You may also tune in onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/who-i-became/id1514104061 ( Apple Podcasts) orhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmu-CaQ10DJk7Y1uAfk_f_MJkwt1m2441 ( YouTube).

2020 has undoubtedly been one of the most challenging years of our lives. It felt as if the world was gleefully throwing curveball after curveball. Everything that has transpired this year has put many organizations in a difficult position. This is particularly true when it comes to handling crises. Thus, 2020 showed us how crucial crisis readiness is with someone like a reputation defender. Reputation defender Melissa Agnes joins us to talk about what it means to be crisis-ready. She shares the term’s coinage and how it has honed their mission at the Crisis Ready Institute. She also imparts the process behind delivering a complex message through a compelling TEDx Talk. Finally, Melissa shares how her personal journey and relationship with her sister helped her find her calling. Discover the Importance of adopting a crisis-ready culture and being a reputation defender! Tune in to the episode to learn more. 3 reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Find out what it means to be crisis-ready. Learn the most critical aspect that makes up a successful business. Discover the importance of mindfulness and being a reputation defender in crisis readiness. Resources Connect with Melissa: https://melissaagnes.com/ (Website) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissaagnes/ (LinkedIn) | https://www.facebook.com/melissaagnes/ (Facebook) | https://www.instagram.com/melissaagnes/ (Instagram) https://crisisreadyinstitute.com/ (Crisis Ready Institute) https://youtu.be/VQGEPEaEWtg (TEDx Talk: The Secret to Successful Crisis Management in the 21st Century - Melissa Agnes) https://www.amazon.com/Crisis-Ready-Building-Invincible-Uncertain/dp/1684014131 (Crisis Ready: Building an Invincible Brand in an Uncertain World) by Melissa Agnes https://www.simonosamoh.com/who-i-became-podcast/whatitmeanstobecrisisready (Episode 21: What It Means To Be Crisis Ready, Part 2 With Melissa Agnes ) https://www.theviolenceproject.org/ (The Violence Project) https://youtu.be/UyaYMOCt_Ug (TEDx Talk: Violence in the Age of Social Media - James Densley) About Melissa Melissa Agnes is the brains behind the Crisis Ready® Model. She is also the founder and CEO of the Crisis Ready Institute. She is a recognized thought leader in crisis preparedness, brand protection, and reputation management. Furthermore, Melissa is also the author of Crisis Ready, one of Forbes’ Top 10 Business Books in 2018. In 2019, she founded the Crisis Ready® Community as a space for professionals to hone their crisis-ready skills. Melissa is a sought-out keynote speaker, commentator, strategic advisor, and reputation defender. Throughout her career, she has worked with several well-known institutions. These include NATO, the Pentagon (DoD), US Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defense, and more. If you want to reach out to Melissa, you can visit her https://melissaagnes.com/ (website), https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissaagnes/ (LinkedIn), https://www.facebook.com/melissaagnes/ (Facebook), and https://www.instagram.com/melissaagnes/ (Instagram). You can also visit Crisis Ready Institute’s https://crisisreadyinstitute.com/ (website). Enjoyed this Episode? If you did, be sure to subscribe and share it with your friends! Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning in, please leave us a review. You can also share this with your friends and family. This episode will inspire them to follow their calling and be crisis-ready. Have any questions? You can connect with me onhttps://www.facebook.com/simonosamoh1 ( Facebook),https://twitter.com/SimonOsamoh ( Twitter), orhttps://www.instagram.com/simonosamoh/ ( Instagram). Thank you for tuning in! For more updates, visit myhttps://www.simonosamoh.com/ ( website) orhttps://mailchi.mp/79a93fb461d9/simonosamoh ( join) the community. You may also tune in onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/who-i-became/id1514104061 ( Apple Podcasts) orhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmu-CaQ10DJk7Y1uAfk_f_MJkwt1m2441 ( YouTube).

Gary Robinson has a unique story of transformation. When he was 11, his mother committed murder, and with an absent father and his mom’s poor life choices, there were few people in the family willing to take him in. At 13 years old, Gary considered himself dependent on alcohol and his life really spiraled out of control when at 15 he tried to commit suicide. He ended up living on the streets and selling drugs. At 19 an encounter led him to kidnap and rob two men and he received a 15-year prison sentence. When in prison, he saw a Bible and wondered what he could become if he followed God’s word. This revelation went on to not only change his thinking but change his life!  Show Notes and Links  Connect With Gary: https://bit.ly/3jZlWs7  Gary’s Book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/32aeTqv  Simon's Books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3et1u08  Who I Became Facebook: https://bit.ly/3eD90pa  Who I Became YouTube: https://bit.ly/3elrZo5

Lester Young was just 19 years old when he took someone’s life. Sentenced to serve a minimum of 20 years, Lester started to deal with his pain and reflect on the actions which led to his incarceration. With less than a 3% chance of parole, Lester started to transform himself to become a better person. Now released, Lester is the Executive Director and Founder of Path2Redemption and author of the highly acclaimed book The 5 Stages of Incarceration. Show Notes and Links Learn More About Lester: https://path2redemption.org/ (https://path2redemption.org/) Lester’s Book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3iZdDMA (https://amzn.to/3iZdDMA) Simon's Books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3et1u08 (https://amzn.to/3et1u08 ) Who I Became Facebook: https://bit.ly/3eD90pa (https://bit.ly/3eD90pa) Who I Became YouTube: https://bit.ly/3elrZo5 (https://bit.ly/3elrZo5) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/who-i-became/support (https://anchor.fm/who-i-became/support)

Kevin Haggerty describes himself as a patriot, single dad, entrepreneur, teacher, and pastor at a church in Florida.  After battling addiction in his late teens, Kevin went on to become a successful entrepreneur running his own business but found his financial success gave him more problems. He looked around one day and realized that he had let money become his master and had few real friends.  Show Notes and Links  More About Kevin: https://www.godlogicproject.com/  GodLogic Project Facebook: https://bit.ly/3c5GqNv  GodLogic Project YouTube: https://bit.ly/2FOTpa4  Simon on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3jwwtLW  Who I Became Facebook: https://bit.ly/3eD90pa  Who I Became YouTube: https://bit.ly/3elrZo5

Experiencing discrimination is never pleasant. But, you can control how you respond to negative experiences. This week’s guest shows us that negative experiences don’t need to dictate your life’s trajectory. Instead, they can serve as springboards to bigger and better opportunities.  In this episode, Michael Rozin joins us to share his life’s journey and what led him to become an expert in security solutions. There was no shortage to the discrimination and hardships he experienced as he moved from one country to another. However, he didn't let that stop him. Michael shares how he, a Jewish child in Belarus, became a behavior detection and security solutions expert. Finally, he details how Rozin Technologies impacts government and private institutions across the globe. Join us to hear about a life of adapting to changes instead of fearing them.  3 reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Absorb the lessons that Michael learned as he moved from one country to another.  Discover what contributed to Michael’s expertise in security solutions, behavior detection, and threat mitigation. Understand what it means to be adaptable to change and open to new possibilities. About Michael Michael Rozin is a teacher, speaker, and expert in security solutions and behavior detection. He served as a security agent when he was living in Israel and received an excellence award in the agency he was working for at the time. In 2010, he became a Special Operations Security Captain in the Mall of America. He developed various programs and managed a behavior detection unit. Many institutions have since studied and implemented Michael's initiatives to this day.  He founded Rozin Security along with his wife, Kathryn Rozin. They advocate and teach expert strategies on security solutions, threat mitigation, and behavior detection.  If you want to connect with Michael, you can visit https://rozinsecurity.com/ (Rozin Security) and https://rozintechnologies.com (Rozin Technologies). Enjoyed this Episode?If you did, be sure to subscribe and share it with your friends! Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning in, then leave us a review. You can also share this with your friends and family. This episode will inspire them to follow their calling and use what they have to do good in the world. Have any questions? You can connect with me onhttps://www.facebook.com/simonosamoh1 ( Facebook),https://twitter.com/SimonOsamoh ( Twitter), orhttps://www.instagram.com/simonosamoh/ ( Instagram). Thank you for tuning in! For more updates, visit myhttps://www.simonosamoh.com/ ( website) orhttps://mailchi.mp/79a93fb461d9/simonosamoh ( join the community). You may also tune in onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/who-i-became/id1514104061 ( Apple Podcasts) orhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmu-CaQ10DJk7Y1uAfk_f_MJkwt1m2441 ( YouTube).