Live in Your True Self with Brandon Evans: Lead to Succeed 141

Within each individual resides a unique essence waiting to be unearthed—a truth that embodies their deepest values, passions, and aspirations. "Live in Your True Self" is not merely a directive but a profound invitation to embark on a transformative quest towards embracing one's genuine identity. That's precisely what our guest, Brandon Evans, will guide us through in this episode.

Brandon is the Founder and Chief Elevation Officer of 1heart. Before 1heart, his path of building large tech companies in New York led him to financial success but lacked greater meaning, fulfillment, and joy. When his article “Lost on Purpose” unexpectedly went viral, Brandon was called to serve all those with similar stories reaching out for support.

Brandon founded 1heart to create new paths for leaders seeking more fulfilling and purpose-driven lives. 1heart combines top facilitators across modern and ancient modalities to support physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being via a highly curated, best-in-class program.

Brandon and his wife Jeanette lead retreats and create experiences that support others in creating lives fully aligned with their soul's calling.

Mindset Mastery with Sheldon Gilbert: Lead to Succeed 137

In the complex journey of life, our experiences, choices, and outcomes are intricately woven by a force often underestimated yet profoundly influential: mindset. How we perceive the world, interpret challenges, and approach opportunities shapes not just our daily existence, but the very trajectory of our entire lives. In this episode, our guest Sheldon Gilbert will share how developing the right mindset at a young age changed his life.

Sheldon founded Kura Labs to create new pathways for ensuring employment in the tech economy for people from underserved communities. Kura Labs is a non-profit vocational academy that offers free training and job placement in the high-demand sectors of devops/SRE, cloud infrastructure computing and cybersecurity at Fortune 1000 employer partners.

Sheldon is also the Founder and CEO of Proclivity Systems. Proclivity builds and operates electronic marketplaces for secure trading of digital assets in real-time such as data and media. Beginning first in e-commerce, Proclivity has since developed the largest electronic ad marketplace in the pharmaceutical industry and extended its expertise in autonomous trading systems and secure computation in other industries.

Develop Your Interpersonal Skills with Jeff Baldassari: Lead to Succeed 136

In the relentless pursuit of professional success, it's easy to become fixated solely on honing one's technical expertise and career-oriented skills. However, those who prioritize these aspects at the expense of developing interpersonal skills often find themselves encountering unexpected roadblocks on their journey to success. In this episode, our guest Jeff Baldassari will be emphasizing the importance of developing interpersonal skills.

Jeff is a former C Suite Executive and the author of From Associate to Ambassador. It contains the skills and disciplines that are not taught in law school but are needed to build an extraordinary career. This book speaks to law students, summer associates, and young associates who aspire to achieve extraordinary outcomes in their careers.

Choose the Right Role with John Bennett: Lead to Succeed 135

Selecting the right role for employees is paramount for effective leadership. Matching individual strengths, skills, and aspirations with suitable positions not only maximizes productivity but also fosters job satisfaction and long-term engagement. That’s exactly what we’ll be talking about in this episode, with our guest John Bennett.

John joined Dashlane as its Chief Executive Officer in February 2023, bringing over 30+ years of experience leading high-growth B2B SaaS and communication companies. Prior to joining Dashlane, John served as the CEO of Cordence and held executive positions in LogMeIn and Citrix. During his tenure at LogMeIn, John successfully oversaw and grew the $450M Identity and Access Management unit.

The Pursuit of Our Ideal Selves with John Miles: Lead to Succeed 134

As we pass down knowledge from generation to generation, a prevalent regret among our predecessors is often the unfulfilled pursuit of their ideal selves. This failure to realize their true potential serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of striving towards personal fulfillment. In this episode, we will explore with our guest John Mile this vital lesson.

John R. Miles, creator of Passion Struck®, is a renowned authority in behavior change, wellness, and leadership. With a diverse background from the U.S. Navy to Fortune 50 executive roles, his insights are rooted in real-world experience. Through his podcast, Passion Struck, and his latest book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," he shares science-based principles for personal growth and living with purpose, endorsed by luminaries like Oprah Winfrey. Recognized as a must-read for 2024, it inspires readers to overcome self-doubt and embrace intentional living.

Become Legendary with Tommy Breedlove: Lead to Succeed 102

Most people seek happiness in money, success, power, and shiny objects. But that is NOT where happiness lies. Instead, turn your attention to yourself. It’s in loving, leading and respecting yourself that you’ll find what you’re asking for. This is what we learned from our guest Tommy Breedlove.

Tommy is the Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of the book, "Legendary" and the founder of the Legendary Life Movement, a movement that empowers driven people to be pros in leadership, business, mindset, and their relationships.

Tommy started his 20-year corporate career at one of the largest financial consulting firms in the world, and eventually became a shareholder, the international practice leader, and a member of the board of directors.

At the top of his career, Tommy experienced a transformational moment inspiring him to walk away from the corporate world to change his life and follow his true calling.

Listen in and learn more about how to move your life in a new direction.

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