Abraham Ologundudu - Podcast Details

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RE: SpectrumGbas Gbos: Being The Villain In Someone’s StoryBased on popular culture, when people tell their stories, the most common thing you would notice is that the storyteller is most likely a victim or the hero. Not so many really tell the story of them being a villain. Have you thought about situations where you were “the villain” in someone else story? We are not without flaws and we may find ourselves hurting others or disappointing others who trusted us at some point in time. In this episode, Abraham shares some thoughts about villain archetypes and how growing in this awareness can empower you to improv...2020-07-2237 min

RE: SpectrumOn Rising Up From Personal Downtime as a Young LeaderHave you ever had seasons in your life where you have all the bare minimum needed to pursue your goals and optimize your productivity, but the only thing not cooperating is your mind? I call it personal downtimes. I am joined by Toby Donut, as she talks about her experience with personal downtime these past months, and how she found her rhythm again. This is a followup to my previous episodes - it will definitely help you develop more resilience as a young leader. For access to the links and resources and the free digital...2020-07-0828 min

RE: SpectrumDealing With the Pressure and Expectation to Perform as a Young LeaderTen years ago when I naively began journeying on this path of leadership, moving from a spectator and “victim” to a young boy making bold steps to be responsible for his future, it was simple. I was just exploring and following my inner nudging. There was no pressure whatsoever. Then came a moment where the success and recognition, came with subtle pressure to perform. External pressure (that came from genuine praise and admiration), became internal thoughts and guide. The idea that “I can’t fall short” became the standard, instead of that sweet, innocent, meek spirit that just longe...2020-06-2320 min

RE: SpectrumOn African Childhood, Parental Love, and Cultural ExpectationsWhat does it feel like growing up as an African Child? The spontaneous spanks from mama; the aggressive pleading of the blood of Jesus, the comparative analysis with other children; understanding the value of honour and respect; the tenacity and resilience learnt through family values; and so on. It’s a blend of many experiences that brings mixed feelings. Join me, CJ Lewenje and Tony Chikafa, fellow Post Graduate students at the University of Sussex, as we discuss similarities in our upbringing in Nigeria, Zambia and Zimbabwe and the implications on our lives currently. ---...2020-05-081h 04

RE: SpectrumAbraham, I Want to Get To Where You Are.Last week, I was faced with a very direct question, “Abraham, I want to get where you are... What is the recommended roadmap please?” Over the years, I have gotten very similar questions and I have come to understand that these different young persons just desire to be better and want to record significant growth and progress, with their life and career aspirations. In this episode, I share 10 key ideas that have guided me through the first ten years of my discovery and leadership journey. For access to the links and resources and the f...2020-05-0140 min

RE: SpectrumOn Reflective Thinking, Self Awareness and Support Systems in a World of Never-Ending Distractions.The world as we know it is increasingly getting busier. Everything is moving so fast that many seem to be moving randomly with the tides. The struggle with never distractions and recurring burnouts is now the order of the day. Join me and Adebola ‘Zoe’ Williams, a Creative Writer, to explore tools and processes for developing reflective thinking, self-awareness, and support systems. --- For access to the links and resources and the free digital copy of my book - Lead Your Life, see the show note. -- https://www.abrah...2020-04-221h 23

RE: SpectrumOn Re-engineering Self-Confidence as a Young and Emerging LeaderHave you ever found yourself torn between two worlds - of putting up a “confident appearance” in public but only to struggle with internal conflicts in your private life? As young leaders, except if you are "extremely exceptional", this is one episode of our lives that is inevitable. Most times, it would be a repeat episode. Join me and Jennifer Uchendu, Founder of SustyVibes, to explore timeless principles for re-engineering healthy confidence. --- For access to the links and resources and the free digital copy of my book - Lead Your Life, see the show note...2020-04-1459 min

RE: SpectrumQ&A: Meet Abraham OlogunduduTo mark the first episode, I asked my community of friends on social media to ask me any question they would like to know about me. I believe I did justice with my responses. There were questions about marriage, food, my ethos, what I do, my legacy, my background story, and many more exclusives!. --- For access to the links and resources and the free digital copy of my book - Lead Your Life, see the show note. https://www.abrahamologundudu.com.ng/rs-01-question-and-answer-session-with-abraham-ologundudu -- Don't forget to r...2020-04-0745 min

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Lead Your Life PodcastHave You failed? Try Again! - Adedolapo Osuntuyi (Founder, Dolly Children Foundation)Have you ever had a period in your life when you felt like you were trapped in your own body? There was so much going on at the same time and it appeared there was no way of escape and you just wanted to vanish from this world?Our guest on today's episode has once felt like that.Today's episode of Lead Your Life Series features the story of how Adedolapo Osuntuyi who at one time in her life was at the verge of committing suicide became a superwoman. Today, she is helping...2020-03-2928 min

Lead Your Life PodcastLiberate Your Mind & Find Your Inner Peace | Peace Itimi “Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.” —Dalai LamaThis week's episode of Lead Your Life Series features the story of how Peace, grew up with so much anger and depression, and how it led to discover what she's passionate about. Today, she is a super emerging Techprenuer helping business use digital marketing to grow their businesses. This is an outstanding episode from our curated stories in 2017. Lead Your Life Series, is a special edition of Lead Your Life Podcast. We share real life experiences of how person...2018-01-1228 min

Lead Your Life PodcastYou are Designed to Break Barriers - Adedayo Olabamiji (Curator, #BreakingBarriers)“There are no constraints on the human mind, no walls around the human spirit, no barriers to our progress except those we ourselves erect” — Ronald Reagan Everyone loves to listen to a grass to grace story, but not many would want to actually take the grass to grace journey. Truly, life is full of difficulties but it seems like not everyone gets an equal share of these challenges. I have read and heard stories of individuals who didn't have the best childhood but rose to become global phenomenons. From all these...2017-12-0628 min

Lead Your Life PodcastPush and Don't Give Up on Yourself - Morenike Vincent (Author, Academic Excellence Devotional)“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” — Eleanor RooseveltHave you ever been in that situation where you successfully convinced your friends and family that you were making the right decision on a certain matter? Only for them to see you struggling and failing repeatedly? You know that feeling? I can tell you that it can be really traumatizing. Do you have a dream that seems like it's getting more impossible to achieve daily? My one question for you today is this: How badly do you want it? It's e...2017-09-1528 min

Lead Your Life PodcastBe Persistent With Your Baby Steps - Habiba Kehinde (Founder, Digital Lucy Nigeria)“If you want something to change in your present situation, you have to do something to change it. You have to take a step.” — Habiba KehindeWhen there's a discussion about how to find clarity in life, my favourite statement is this: clarity is a process. Many people think they have got to figure everything out before they can start something. That has been the bane of many dreams. My story is a classical example, I started blogging 6 years ago just posting quotes and motivational stories on my blog. Fast forward to the future, it's been g...2017-09-1428 min

Lead Your Life PodcastChase Your Greatness- Sam Idowu (Founder, Mind & Ideas Network)(*“Don’t limit yourself. Many people limit themselves to what they think they can do. You can go as far as your mind lets you. What you believe, remember, you can achieve.” —Mary Kay AshI have come to discover that self sabotage can show up in different ways in the lives of people. There are some who are not confident about life because of their body type, height, colour, etc. There are some who have some sort of disability or even health condition that made them develop a negative perspective to life. 2017-08-0428 min

Lead Your Life PodcastBe True to Yourself - Osayi Emokpae Lasisi (Queen of Digital Media)(* “ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." - Oscar WildeMany people are trying to be a copy of another person. I do not say this to spite anyone, it's just a reality I have come to discover overtime. Most times it's not like you want to be someone else - It's just that the expectations of friends, family, and the society at large can make you choose to conform. Our guest this week, Osayi Emokpae Lasisi, after spending 7 years studying Law at the United States of America, wasn't quite excited about her jo...2017-07-2128 min

Lead Your Life PodcastBe Your Best - Victor Onyekere (Nigeria's Life, Behavioural Change & Productivity Coach)(*One of my core philosophies of life is that your life experiences are great assets. You might not have the best childhood like your colleagues and friends, but through those experiences, you can turn the story around. Today's episode of Lead Your Life Series features the story of how Victor Onyekere - who we may say had a disadvantaged childhood, took charge of his life for Good. Today, he is helping passionate individuals live their best live by improving their productivity through coaching interventions.. He also leads a social enterprise that is dedicated to the development...2017-07-0728 min

Lead Your Life PodcastSuccess Begins With Identity - Oluwatobi Adesanya (Creative Director, Heart2world Publishing)(*To know who you are is the greatest power of all. - Sherilyn Kenyon and Diana LoveToday's episode of Lead Your Life Series features the story of Oluwatobi Adesanya who from a tender age was greatly curious about his identity. Today, he is helping many people achieve their dreams of authoring their own books. He also leads amazing initiatives for teenagers leadership development.Lead Your Life Series, is a special edition of Lead Your Life Podcast. We share real life experiences of how personal struggles and seeming setbacks were turned into...2017-06-3028 min

Lead Your Life PodcastFocusing on Your Inner Strength - Ayoola Efunkoya (Founder, Accessibility 360)"When you meet someone with disability on the road, it's not time to give them money. It's more appropriate to find ways that they could be their best in their situation." This is one of the most striking statement Ayoola Efunkoya made in this episode of Lead Your Life Series. We live in a society where there is no proper system for inclusion of people with disabilities and therefore they are being marginalized. We often times subconsciously see them as helpless people who need pity.Today's episode of Lead...2017-06-1728 min

Lead Your Life PodcastRepositioning Yourself for Success - Pelumi Obisesan (Founder, Teens Going for Gold Network)) How would you feel when your mother say to you, "I never prayed for a child like you." This was the reality of our guest today at some point in her life. Today's episode of Lead Your Life Series features the brief story of how Pelumi Obisesan went from being an all-round failure as a teenager to the point where she discovers the way to succeed. Today, she is helping teenagers move from mediocrity to excellence. Lead Your Life Series, is a special edition of Lead Your Life Podcast. We share real life experiences...2017-06-1528 min

Lead Your Life PodcastDealing with Depression - Toluse Francis (Founder, The Mind and Health Center) The World Health Organisation (WHO) in its 2017 World Health Day message says over 7 million Nigerians suffer from one of the most ignored and misunderstood form of mental disorder in the country – depression. Today's episode of Lead Your Life Series features the brief story of how Toluse Francis fell into depression and how he eventually got out.Today, he is helping people with similar experience find true happiness. Lead Your Life Series, is a special edition of Lead Your Life Podcast. We share real life experiences of how personal struggles and se...2017-06-0828 min

Lead Your Life Podcast[LYLS02] - The Search for Personal Identity - Feyisayo Adanlawo (Founder, Treasure House Foundation)Lead Your Life Series, is a special edition of Lead Your Life Podcast. We would be sharing real life experiences of how personal struggles and seeming setbacks were turned into phenomenal stories of hope and grace.Joseph Campbell said, "Our true reality is in our identity and unity with all life." There are many people out there who are living like strangers to themselves. Today's episode features the story of how Feyisayo Adanlawo struggled with finding her Personal Identity due to her childhood experiences. About Feyisayo AdanlawoFeyisayo is a serial entrepreneur...2017-05-2628 min

Lead Your Life Podcast[LYLS01] - The Pursuit for Personal Freedom - Chineze Oluwasina (Founder, GIRL Afrique)Winston Churchill said, "Mountaintops inspire leaders, but valleys mature them."Men and women discover themselves during their days in the valley. Those Valley experiences prepare them for the mountaintop. However, the key to successfully move through the valley is personal leadership. Sadly, when some people hear about personal leadership, they think about perfection.Personal leadership is never on the premise that you are a perfect being. The basic ideology is that your are to take responsibility for your life outcomes.It has never been an issue of acting perfect...2017-05-2628 min

Lead Your Life PodcastMy Top 5 Leadership Lessons from YALI RLC West Africa Onsite TrainingIn my last post. I interviewed 22 of my colleagues from the Young African Leaders Initiative, Regional Leadership Center (YALI RLC). They shared their before and after YALI experience.A number of people asked me to share my experience. Therefore, I am resuming Lead Your Life Podcast by sharing some leadership lessons I learnt during the onsite training at Administrative Staff college of Nigeria (ASCON), Lagos.I have been inspired to scale up on my ideas after spending 5 weeks together with Young African Leaders from 9 countries across West Africa. There were three tracks...2017-05-0428 min

Lead Your Life PodcastHow to Apply the Law of Familiarity to Attract your Goals [Podcast]It is a new year, and the race has begun. I am assuming you have set goals and you are really looking forward to to attract the goals into your life. Once again, you have hope that you can really make things happen in you life. Nothing can stand in your way because you are now invisible. This is what it feel like in the heads of many at this time of the year. We all want to smash our goals and upgrade our lives. We want more money, better relationships, more accolades, more clients, and the list...2017-05-0428 min

Lead Your Life PodcastOvercoming Your Greatness Inertia - with The Oracle [Podcast] Do you know that 99 percent of the time you are the one sabotaging your dreams? More often than not, you permit inertia to take its full course in your life. The life you live is designed to operate from inside-out. You need to discover those fundamental things that stop you from maximizing your potential. One of them is called "Greatness Inertia". * Podcast: Download You can also listen on: iTunes | Android | Email | RSS If you...2016-12-2628 min

Lead Your Life PodcastOvercoming your Fear of Rejection [Podcast]We are a social being by our natural design. Therefore, to some degree we can make sense of people reactions to rejection. No one likes to be turned down or turned away. We all want to belong and feel accepted in one way or the other.However, all that can go wrong. As much as we have the idea that we want to feel loved and accepted, in the real world, things do not go that way.It is a known fact that not everyone will buy into your idea, like you, appreciate you, compliment you...2016-12-1928 min

Lead Your Life PodcastLYLEP4 - How to Break the Pessimism Syndrome and Become Productive with Your Dreams [Podcast]The world we live in at this time is full of information. One Google search will bring about a billion results. If you are like me, who likes to read a lot. I spend time researching for solutions to the challenges I face daily. But with the availability of all these knowledge, comes another problem. It is what we call, information overload. You have so much information at your disposal and it becomes so overwhelming. You have tried so many experts and influencers advice but it seems you are moving...2016-12-0328 min

Lead Your Life PodcastLYLEP5 - Step Up on Your Desires! Average is Boring!There are over 7 billion humans on the earth. All are endowed with great potential. Irrespective of age, gender, or race, everyone of us are pregnant with greatness. Some are conscious of this truth, some have no idea, while some others are indifferent. However, despite different dispositions from several persons, one thing remains constant. We all have this intuition deep within us that tells us we can be more. The question for you today is this - are you heeding to the voice daily or you silence it? Anyway, for...2016-11-1428 min

Lead Your Life PodcastLYLEP2 - How to Deal With Transitional Phases In Life [Podcast]To everything on the surface of the earth, there is a season. The Journey of every individual in this life differs but one common denominator is the presence of phases. One proof of this fact is that you are not where you were a year ago. Things are surely different.In this episode, I am more concerned with how to handle those seemingly challenging times of your life. Don't despise this time of your life. Your decisions and actions will determine the outcome of the season. Are you having experiences that seem like a...2016-11-0728 min

Lead Your Life PodcastLYLEP1 - Introductory episode: What is Lead You Life Podcast about? [Podcast]Every individual in this world wants to leave a legacy. We all have the inner hunger to be remembered for something. Although, many persons express this desire differently at varying degrees, majority struggle daily to find full expression. The gap between desire and fulfillment is ultimately leadership. Our newly launched podcast show serves to help you bridge that gap. #LeadYourLife show is a platform to help passionate individuals like you who want to make a positive difference with your ideas, message, or story to get the clarity, boldness, strategy and tools...2016-11-0728 min

Lead Your Life PodcastLYLEP3 - How to Get Started on Your Ideas With Little Resources [Podcast]There is a saying that "Excuse is the tool of the incompetent." It's one thing for you to have big dreams in life, it is another thing to live those dreams. Because of how our dreams are much bigger than our resources, it is very easy to dwell on that as an excuse.We could get scared of what we want to accomplish and shy away. In this episode, I want to show you that you can get started with that little you have. It is very simple if you understand certain principles in life. ...2016-11-0728 min