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You Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiHow to go from Overthinking into ActionGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestThe episode tackles the pervasive issue of inaction and offers practical strategies to overcome it. Listeners discover the root causes of inaction, including fear, perfectionism, and overwhelming goals, and learn three hacks to take action and achieve their dreams—starting small, focusing on progress, and creating accountability. • Discusses the prevalence of overthinking and inaction • Explores root causes: fear of failure, perfectionism, overwhelming goals • Outlines the impacts of inaction: missed opportunities and wasted time • Introduces three actionable hacks: starting small, focusing on progress, creating accountability • Encourage...
2025-01-2016 minYou Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiUnlocking Courage: How to Overcome Fear to Achieve Your DreamsGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestFear can be a heavy barrier to achieving your goals, and most people may not even realize it's what’s holding them back. By naming fears, taking small steps, and reframing failure as opportunity, you can unlock your potential and move forward.• Identifying fear as the core reason for hesitation • Acknowledging the dual nature of fear: fear of failure and success • Naming your fears to gain control • Taking small, manageable steps to build confidence • Reframing failure as feedback for growth • Practical steps to harness fear int...
2025-01-1214 minYou Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiNew Year, New You : How to build better habits and achieve lasting change in 2025Give us feedback,suggestion or make a requestThis episode explores the reasons behind the high failure rate of New Year resolutions and provides actionable advice for making sustainable changes. By focusing on clarity, identity alignment, and small, consistent steps, listeners can transform their approach to personal growth.• Exploration of common pitfalls in resolutions • Importance of clarity and specificity in goals • Role of motivation and cognitive load in achieving change • Strategies for building sustainable habits • Aligning actions with identity for success • Emphasis on consistency in the journey towards goals • Learning to eliminat...
2025-01-0526 minYou Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiThriving & Reviving Relationships: Insights from Kemi and Bode Olutunbi on Self-Love, Communication, and lasting intimacyGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestUnlock the secrets of thriving relationships with Kemi and Bode Olutunbi on this special episode of the You Unleashed Podcast. This dynamic couple brings their passion for nurturing and enhancing both personal and communal bonds to the forefront, offering listeners a wealth of insights drawn from their own experiences as well as a foundational Harvard study. We promise you'll gain a deeper understanding of how strong, healthy relationships profoundly enrich mental, emotional, and physical well-being. It's all about starting with self-love and acceptance, which set the stage for successful...
2024-11-041h 08You Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiUnlocking Self-Awareness and Emotional Intelligence for Personal and Professional Growth with Eniye OshunbiyiGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestWhat does your childhood affect your work, marriage, friendships, and business? It turns out it's a lot.Unlock the secrets to becoming the best version of yourself with executive coach Eniye Oshunbiyi as she enlightens us on self-awareness and emotional intelligence. Have you ever wondered how childhood experiences shape who you are today? Eniye and I unpack the mysteries of the unconscious mind and explore how confronting past traumas could be the key to breaking free from generational cycles. Our conversation promises a treasure trove of insights...
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The Trajectory AfricaBanking on Social Intelligence: A Community Model for Microbusiness LendingIn the previous episode of the Trajectory Africa, we heard from Kiiru Muhoya and Judith Bogonko at Fingo about the importance of cultivating Africa’s youth as the next generation of retail consumers of financial services. In this episode, we’ll hear how Femi Iromini, Co-Founder and CEO of Moni, and his team, have created a community lending model for microbusinesses that has the DNA of a not completely neobank, if the "neo" in neobank, means digital only. The rule of thumb in lending is it’s easy to give money out, but difficult to get it back. ...
2024-07-251h 02You Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiUnlock Your Leadership Potential: Insights from Eddie Turner on Adaptive Leadership and AuthenticityGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestUnlock your leadership potential with insights from Eddie Turner, author of "140 Simple Messages to Guide Emerging Leaders." Can leadership be taught and developed? Eddie challenges the traditional notion that leaders are born, not made, and shares his passion for nurturing leadership potential in everyone. Drawing from his rich experiences and scholarly research, Eddie offers compelling analogies and practical advice on how each of us can tap into our inherent leadership capacities.Navigate the complexities of today's workforce with our deep dive into adaptive leadership styles and managing...
2024-07-1649 minYou Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiFrom Crash to Clarity: Esther's Story of Plane Crash Survival and GrowthGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestWhat if the life you’re living today is the dream your past self once yearned for? Join us in this episode of the Unleashed Podcast as we sit down with the inspiring Esther Longe, who takes us through her transformative journey embracing gratitude and perspective. Esther helps us explore the idea that our current realities, often taken for granted, were once the fervent wishes of our former selves and the unspoken aspirations of those around us. We delve into the rich cycle of human desire and fulfillment, the im...
2024-06-181h 03You Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiOvercoming burn out: Big Decisions, Lessons from Podcasting, and the Unleashed ConferenceGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestSign up for the Unleashed Conference 2023 - https://hi.switchy.io/EuKASupport our show - https://www.buzzsprout.com/850348/supportEver feel stuck in life and yearn for a breakthrough? I too, have walked that path, and today, I, Femi Akiyemi, am eager to share the significant life decisions that sparked my transformation. I'll take you through how these key decisions have unlocked an unprecedented level of energy and creativity within me, and how they can do the same for you. We'll delve...
2023-08-0724 minYou Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiBrendon Watt on how to go from rock bottom to empowermentGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestCan you imagine letting go of judgment, embracing the present moment, and truly living your best life? That's precisely the journey my guest, Brendan Watt, an international speaker and best-selling author, has embarked upon, and today, he's here to share his transformative insights with us. As a key part of Access Consciousness, a global empowerment company, Brendan has a wealth of wisdom to share about addiction, conscious choice-making and self-awareness. Brendan's journey to sobriety allowed him to see addiction in a different light, reframing it as anything t...
2023-06-2939 minYou Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiPowerful Tips: How to Blend Into any Workplace Culture With René CarayolGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestRené Carayol is an internationally renowned keynote speaker that specialises in diversity, leadership and culture; drawing on his experiences on the boards of top British and American companies. He is regularly quoted, paraphrased, and cited on these subjects in both the national and industry-specific press.In this podcast episode:03:00 - What is inclusion and why is it so important?06:00 - The two base skills of a leader07:30 - How do you go from spike to inclusion?...
2022-10-2248 minYou Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiUnbelievable! The Story Of Hussein Abdi Kahin and what it means to youGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestToday we talk about the story of Hussein Abdi Kahin. Find out who he is, the importance of your gift, and success through adversity in this podcast.In this podcast episode:01:15 - Done is better than perfect02:45 - The more you do it the more you separate yourself from the competition03:35 - The story of Hussain Abdi Kahin10:00 - People would make allowances for you if you have something to offer12:00...
2022-10-0324 minYou Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiJoel Green Reveals How To Extract Strength From The StruggleGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestToday we have Joel Green to talk with us about “filtering”, managing your mindset, using your painful experiences to push yourself, and so much more.Joel Green is CEO of Pro Level Training, the National Director of Nike Sports Camps, a former professional basketball player, and a renowned motivational speaker. After retiring from his career in professional basketball, Joel Green founded Pro Level Training (PLT), which has become a 7-figure company. In addition, Joel Green is the National Director for Nike Sports Camps as well as an...
2022-09-211h 02You Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiWhy you dont need permission with Eric CollinsGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestToday we have Eric Collins, the co-founder and CEO of Impact X Capital Partners, a venture capital firm investing in under-represented entrepreneurs in the UK and Europe. We talk about why you don't need permission to start a business or do anything great for that matter. He also shares tips for starting and growing a business.Eric is also a serial entrepreneur and technology executive who has worked with numerous innovative companies and invests in fast-growth businesses helping Black and female entrepreneurs get the jump st...
2022-09-1058 minYou Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiA small lesson we can learn from a bit of painGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestIn this week's episode, I share story about a friend who sprained his shoulder and had to learn a simple lesson that will hopefully transform his approach to lifeSupport the show
2022-07-0408 minYou Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiWatch Out - Culture and how it can limit your greatnessGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestCulture can be a safety net but it can be a prison. How we operate in the workplace in life is very much influenced by our culture. In this weeks podcast, I explore my culture using a personal story of mine and how it influenced how I approached work and made me lose out. I also share simple tips you can use to make sure you don't make the same mistake.This episode is sponsored by MyCareerLabsSupport the show
2022-06-2727 minYou Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiA painful week for me...and it wasn't an accidentGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestThe last week was a bit of a tough one for me. It was actually a painful one but I learned a valuable lesson from it. One we can all learn from and use to make sure our later days are much better than our former days.I share what happened to me as well as what I learned.Support the show
2022-06-2017 minYou Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiHow I gave the wrong answer to a question and what I should have saidGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestI was at a party a few weeks ago and the MC asked me a life related question question - What age of my life would I like to go back to. I gave what I thought was the right answer. After thinking about it, I realised I gave the wrong answer. Check out what I said and what I realise I should have said.Support the show
2022-06-1316 minYou Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiThe secret to changing peoples minds and getting them to buy into your wayGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestThe one constant is change. The question then is how do you change peoples minds or get them to buy into your way of thinking or doing things. In this episode, I look a bit deeper into how to bring about change in any walk of life - relationships, business, friendship etc.Support the show
2022-03-0811 minYou Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiLiving life on purpose with Ayo SokaleGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestIn this weeks episode, I sit with the multi-talented Politician, Musician, TV presenter, Climate activist, Engineer and woman of many other talents, Ayo Sokale. She shares her passion, how she achieves her goals, her favourite book and so much more. A great listenThis episode is sponsored by MyCareerLabsSupport the show
2022-03-0552 minYou Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiWhat to do when your work isn't your passionGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestWe are often told in the media and in self help books that we have to work in our passions but what happens when the work we do isn't necessarily our passion. In this weeks podcast I discuss how we can keep our passion and purpose in the midst of the daily grind of workSupport the show
2022-02-2115 minYou Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiHow to understand your life season and using it to progressGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestFor everything there is a time. In career, business, relationships, family and everything else there is a time to start, continue or to stop. The trick is understanding which stage you are at, using that information to make the right decisions to help you in this journey of life.In this weeks episode, I reflect on a short conversation with my Dad and the importance of understanding the season of life you are in to make sure you are making the right steps - or at least...
2022-02-0719 minYou Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiHow I burned out and learned to overcome itGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestSupport the show
2022-01-3117 minYou Unleashed with Femi Akinyemi2022! Why New Year Resolutions fail and how to fix them. FOREVER!Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request2022! Why New Year Resolutions fail and how to fix them. FOREVER!We have all been there. We make New Years resolutions only to fall short after a week or two. In this season's first episode, I share why resolutions fail and how we can achieve our goals with a more sustainable approachSupport the show
2022-01-2421 minYou Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiBuilding the Unleashed Mindset Part 1 - How to build your self awarenessGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestDeveloping an unleashed mindset is a practical skill that takes being intentional. In the first of a ten part series, I introduce the concept of Self Awareness and share some tips on how to develop it.You can Access your free Unleashed Mindset Checklist here - https://hi.switchy.io/62WHThis episode is sponsored by MyCareerLabsSupport the show
2021-10-1832 minYou Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiWelcome to Season III - What I learned while on a break and running 10kmGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestWelcome back to the Unleashed Podcast. In the first of Season 3 episodes, I share what I learned while taking a break, my experience of running and 10k and how it has changed my perspective. I also share the plans for Season 3 and what to expectThis episode is sponsored by MyCareerLabsSupport the show
2021-09-2729 minYou Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiHow To Become Emotionally Intelligent With Dr. Neslyn Watson-DruéeGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestWhy is it that some of us sometimes struggle to hold onto relationships? Or sometimes we struggle to nurture relationships, so they become productive financially, personally, and on every other level. Do you find yourself sometimes in a workplace that's toxic or in relationships that you struggle to relate to the other person and everything just ends up in anger and disagreements?It may be that it's all about being emotionally intelligent. In this week's episode, I have Dr. Neslyn Watson-Druée who comes i...
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Unlock Your Hidden Confidence007 Unleash The Real You with Femi AkinyemiABOUT THIS EPISODE – This episode is raw and real! Jammed packed with truth and honesty! Podcast host of You Unleashed, Femi Akinyemi, for the first time, is a guest on a podcast! Femi freely opens up and talks about his long journey to come to who he is. From studying to become a software engineer to a corporate banker in the city to a friend who reignited his passion for speaking after seeing an Instagram post. Femi’s story is honest, inspiring and comforting at times! Femi goes to talk...
2021-06-2339 minYou Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiHow To Shine and Stand Out With Lady Anita DuckworthGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestToday we have Lady Anita Duckworth. She helps leaders showcase their brilliance in their own voice in the global market. She does this with her global publication Powerhouse Global Magazine. I hope you enjoy this session and you leave here changed because I certainly did. Enjoy. In this podcast episode:03:20 - What does Powerhouse Global do?04:40 - Who is Lady Anita Duckworth?09:00 - What is the number 1 killer of destiny?10:20 - What is your purpose in...
2021-05-1026 minYou Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiHow To Transition Into Leadership With Lorlett HudsonGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestToday we have Lorlett Hudson and she's an expert in helping senior professionals excel at delivering exceptional results. Her approach helps you learn what you don't know. And that's what she'll be helping us do, she'll be helping us figure out what we don't know. I'm sure you'll enjoy this session because I learned a whole lot from it. She's also an inventor of the critically acclaimed multi award-winning things mama used to say, a 52 card box set of Jamaican Caribbean proverbs to facilitate change management, diversity a...
2021-04-1956 minYou Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiHow to build confidence and destroy fearGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestOne of the biggest reasons why most of us operate below our potential is Fear. Fear is a pyschological battle we all deal with and if not managed properly prevents us from doing what we should and ultimately living an unfulfilled life.In this weeks episode, I look deeper into fear, the reasons , types of fear we face and offer some practical tools we can use to manage it.This episode is sponsored by MyCareerLabsSupport the show
2021-03-2234 minYou Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiManaging fear through being thankful, book of the month and guests for MarchGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestIn this week's episode, I talk very briefly about the power of fear, how to identify and overcome it by being thankful. I also talk about the book of the monthSupport the show
2021-03-0119 minYou Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiThe importance of going with your instinct, January review, Book of the month and Februarys promiseGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestIn this weeks episode, I share a short story that illustrates why you should follow your gut, January in review, book of the month and what's to come in February.Support the show
2021-02-0118 minYou Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiRuth Fogg on how and why we get stressed, its impact on our health and how to get rid of itGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestTo receive a copy of Ruth's free meditation audio clips and meditation guide - send an email to support@unleashed-academy.com Ruth Fogg -Stress Consultant who is also a speaker, therapist, educator and author. Profundly deaf in one ear and severely deaf in the other she has learned to see this as strength, not a weakness as this disability has been her driver to succeed in a hearing world. She is an excellent lip reader, wear hearing aids and have no problems communicating and empathising with stressed pe...
2021-01-281h 04You Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiRene Carayol on discovering your strengths, leadership, mindset of migrants, resilience and SPIKESGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestIn this episode, we had the privilege of sitting down with the remarkable Rene Carayol, a leading executive coach, speaker, and best-selling author. Rene shares invaluable insights on discovering and leveraging your strengths, mastering effective leadership, understanding the mindset of migrants, cultivating resilience, and embracing the SPIKES model for success.Throughout the conversation, Rene emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and understanding one's unique strengths as the foundation for personal and professional growth. He explores the concept of authentic leadership and the key traits that distinguish exceptional leaders...
2021-01-271h 00You Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiShermaine Perry on growth mindset and how to become resilient in the workplace.Give us feedback,suggestion or make a requestShermaine Perry talks about the need for growth mindset, how to develop resilience for the workplace and personal development.This episode is sponsored by MyCareerLabsSupport the show
2021-01-2758 minYou Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiEric Collins on black entrepreneurship, big thinking, working with venture capitals and the importance of grinding your way to successGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestLondon-based Eric is a technology executive who has spent a career building the value of digital companies through innovative strategies.He has done this at public and private companies including AOL, TimeWarner, Tegic/Nuance Communications, MobilePosse, SwiftKey/Microsoft and most recently, Touch Surgery, where he was COO.In 2018, Eric was part of a prominent group of Black European and US serial entrepreneurs, institutional investors, investment bankers, corporate leaders and entertainers to found Impact X Capital.The company is a double bottom-line venture capital...
2020-12-3154 minYou Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiGayle Edwards on purpose, personal branding, standing up in your hallelujah and avoiding networkers neck.Give us feedback,suggestion or make a requestGayle Edwards is an International, award-winning Global Impact & Personal Brand Strategist, Author and Speaker who works with Entrepreneurial and Corporate Disruptors to help them build their identity and authority within their marketplace! More than that though, Gayle is a power-full and intuitive Healer who uses her gift of recognising ‘stuck energy’ to help her clients release it so they are able to communicate with confidence, clarity and commitment! As the Founder of Brand You Consultancy Ltd, Gayle blends her spiritual gifts with over 30 plus years’ experienc...
2020-12-311h 13You Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiDebi Richens on grief, building resilience through it, how men and women deal with the trauma, bouncing back and so much moreGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestDebi Richens on grief, building resilience through it, how men and women deal with the trauma, bouncing back and so much moreThis episode is sponsored by MyCareerLabsSupport the show
2020-12-311h 28You Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiBehind the Scenes - How I started the podcast and what I have learnedGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestJust like any everybody else, I struggled to start this podcast. In this weeks episode, I look back at the struggles, how I started and the amazing guests I had and what I learned. Someone once asked me my favourite. Whats yours? Send your answers to femi@unleashed-academy.comThis episode is sponsored by MyCareerLabsSupport the show
2020-11-2332 minYou Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiBecoming a practical dreamer with Nigel Ipinson-Fleming Part 1Give us feedback,suggestion or make a requestIn this weeks episode, I sit with Tech Entrepreneur, Rockstar musician, Pastor, Business and Business Coach as we dive into how he achieved his dreams, passion vs business, growing up in the Caribbean, growing a business and so much more. A packed session with loads of nuggets. Simply Unmissable!This episode is sponsored by MyCareerLabsSupport the show
2020-10-261h 05You Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiBecoming a practical dreamer with Nigel Ipinson Fleming Part 2Give us feedback,suggestion or make a requestIn this weeks episode, I sit with Tech Entrepreneur, Rockstar musician, Pastor, Business and Business Coach as we dive into how he achieved his dreams, passion vs business, growing up in the Caribbean, growing a business and so much more. A packed session with loads of nuggets. Simply Unmissable!This episode is sponsored by MyCareerLabsSupport the show
2020-10-2046 minYou Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiKnow your worth: How to get paid for your true value with Jane OremosuGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestIn this weeks amazing episode, I sit with Business woman, Executive and life Coach Jane Oremosu as we dig deep into why we undersell ourselves and what we need to do correct this and get paid for what we are truly worth. UnmissableThis episode is sponsored by MyCareerLabsSupport the show
2020-10-0651 minYou Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiThree keys to leaving a legacy of success at work - Becoming UnforgettableGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestIn this weeks episode, I share simple things you can do to make sure leave a legacy of success at work and becoming unforgettableSupport the show
2020-09-2819 minYou Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiWhen saying No may be the wrong answerGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestIn this weeks short episode, I share a lesson on what I learned from saying No and how I would answer it differently.Support the show
2020-09-1412 minYou Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiHow to build your personal capacity through leadership with James AdeyemiGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestIn this episode, I sit down with speaker, author and John Maxwell certified Coach James Adeyemi as we discuss how we can build our personal capacity through leadership.This episode is sponsored by MyCareerLabsSupport the show
2020-09-071h 07You Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiHow to uncover the true YOU with Deji AkinyemiGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestDiscovering the true you is key to fulfilling your potential. In this week episode, I speak with Deji Akinyemi founder of BetterMe series as he shares his personal journey on discovering he's true self and the path to success.This episode is sponsored by MyCareerLabsSupport the show
2020-08-191h 08You Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiHow to think like and become problem solver - Part IIGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestIn challenging times, learning how to think like and become a problem solver is the key to remaining relevant in the work place. In this final episode of a 2 part series, I explore the mindset required to become a problem solver and share how to position yourself for success.This episode is sponsored by MyCareerLabsSupport the show
2020-08-1726 minYou Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiHow to think like and become a problem solver - Part IGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestIn challenging times, learning how to think like and become a problem solver is the key to remaining relevant in the work place. In this first episode of a 2 part series, I explore the mindset required to become a problem solver and share how to position yourself for success.This episode is sponsored by MyCareerLabsSupport the show
2020-08-1624 minYou Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiHow to become unleashed and release your best selfGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestBecoming unleashed is about getting rid of self limiting beliefs and ideas that hold us back. In this weeks episode, I reflect on a time when I was held and share some ideas that can help you become your best at all times.This episode is sponsored by MyCareerLabsSupport the show
2020-07-2724 minYou Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiThe secret to getting stuff done in big organisations with Mike HedgesGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestIn this weeks episode, I talk to experienced and successful Program Manager and Coach Mike Hedges as he shares tips on what it takes to successfully deliver multi-million projects especially in big organisations.This episode is sponsored by MyCareerLabsSupport the show
2020-07-231h 03You Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiWell Being | Becoming a high performer with George AndersonGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestIn this weeks podcast, I speak with trainer and Coach George Anderson as he shares what we need to do to make sure we are mentally and physically in shape to become high performers who can achieve success.This episode is sponsored by MyCareerLabsSupport the show
2020-07-141h 09You Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiBreaking down barriers with Dr. Maggie Semple OBEGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestIn this episode, I chat with successful businesswoman, entrepreneur and advisor to business leaders Dr. Maggie Semple OBE as she shares her story on how she broke through the different barriers before her to make it to the top and get a seat at the table. She also gives practical tips we can all apply. Bound to be make you think and leave you feeling empowered. This episode is sponsored by MyCareerLabsSupport the show
2020-07-0651 minYou Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiRelease the leader within you with Eddie TurnerGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestIn this week's episode, I sit down with Eddie Turner, leadership expert, author, speaker and host of Keep Leading podcast as he helps us understand that we all have leadership within us and what we need to unleash the leader with us.This episode is sponsored by MyCareerLabsSupport the show
2020-07-0547 minYou Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiThe secret to building a powerful Personal Brand with Lara LauderGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestIn this weeks podcast, author and personal brand coach Lara Lauder shares her story about how she built her personal brand and gives some great advice on how we can build ours so that when we enter a room we get noticed.This episode is sponsored by MyCareerLabsSupport the show
2020-06-281h 05You Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiThe comforting truth about losing your jobGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestIn this episode, I introduce the typical cycle we go through when lose our jobs, clients or suppliers. I also talk about how to get through them and help you realise this too shall pass. I remember it like it was yesterday. After all, who would forget the first time they were fired from a job. It all started with a rather innocent email from my manager at the time and it was scheduled for 4 pm on a Friday. A time and date I would come to l...
2020-06-2218 minYou Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiWhat you need to know about Networking and how to get better at it with Filipe CarreraGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestDo you know how to truly Network? In this great episode, I'm joined by Networking expert and coach Filipe Carrera as we discuss what exactly Networking is and some simple truths we need to learn about networking and the rules to follow to make sure you become better at networking.This episode is sponsored by MyCareerLabsSupport the show
2020-06-131h 23You Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiResilience : 5 ways to help you go from setback to comeback with John DabrowskiGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestIn episode 28, I'm joined by former international basketballer, author and Resilience coach John Dabrowski as he shares some simple truths about resilience and steps we can take to getting it so we can overcome just about anything.This episode is sponsored by MyCareerLabsSupport the show
2020-05-291h 21You Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiHow to lift yourself up when going through the rough times with Dr Jim Smith Jr.Give us feedback,suggestion or make a requestIn episode 27 I'm joined by Dr Jim Smith Jnr. aka Mr Energy who is also speaker, coach and author of 'No Excuse Guide to Success' as he shares how to develop a 'No Excuse' mindset that will help you succeed even in times of crisis.This episode is sponsored by MyCareerLabsSupport the show
2020-05-281h 14You Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiBecoming successful at managing conflict - Part IIGive us feedback,suggestion or make a request In this podcast 25, I continue to cover why conflict is unavoidable in life and work and how we need to deal with it quickly and effectively, or else it can come back and ruin relationships and also how you can become a better team through conflict.Support the show
2020-05-1715 minYou Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiBecoming successful at managing conflict - Part IGive us feedback,suggestion or make a request In this podcast 24, I cover why conflict is unavoidable in life and work and how we need to deal with it quickly and effectively, or else it can come back and ruin relationships and also how you can become a better team through conflict.Support the show
2020-05-1718 minYou Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiBecoming a better public speaker and presenter with Sardek LoveGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestIn podcast 23, I speak with International Speaker, Author, and coach to speakers Sardek Love as he shares simple tips, pitfalls, and tricks of becoming a better speaker and presenter face to face and virtually.This episode is sponsored by MyCareerLabsSupport the show
2020-05-101h 14You Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiCOVID 19 - Get Financially Fit For the Future with Nike AdetoyeGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestIn this episode, I talk to my friend, speaker, financial coach and author of Non-Secrets of the Financially Secure Nike Adetoye about finances in these crazy times and some simple steps you can take to get financially fit for the future.This episode is sponsored by MyCareerLabsSupport the show
2020-05-031h 11You Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiHow to give tough feedback without damaging your relationshipGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestA while ago when I was toying with the idea of getting into writing, coaching and public speaking I remember once asking someone I look up to and admire for feedback. He was very direct and quite frankly speaking negative and this dented my confidence for quite a while. Now, he probably never intended for his feedback to have such an impact on me and I don't tell this story to denigrate him. Rather, I tell this story to shine a light on how much care we n...
2020-04-2607 minYou Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiHow to have tough conversations and come out on topGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestI had a project manager I worked with once. He had his strengths but one I particularly appreciated was his ability to have tough conversations with leadership teams and still come out smelling like roses if you catch my drift. I asked him how he did it and he said, Femi the mistake a lot of people make is they get too caught up in the emotion. If people have to make a decision make it a fact-based discussion. In other words, offer them the facts and t...
2020-04-1911 minYou Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiCOVID 19 Special - Get Fit for the Future - Part IIIGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestFor a lot of us, life could very well become broken down into 2 parts. Life before COVID 19 and life after COVID 19. What you did before and what you did after and how you transitioned. Watch out that you don't miss out on opportunities that can become either your lifeboats in these crazy times or the gateway into the next phase of your life in your business and career. I probably should take this time to tell a story about something that happened to me recently. Li...
2020-04-1317 minYou Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiCOVID 19 Special - Get Fit for the Future - Part IIGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestI had a couple of conversations with a couple of friends this week. The first friend tells me; he has had two interviews A couple of days I have been speaking to lots of people and we got to speaking about the Coronavirus and its impact and I have had two completely different conversations. On the one hand, one person says..projects are about to be closed down and everybody is nervous about what happens next. The other person says he has had 4 interviews. I repeat 4 interviews in the...
2020-04-0617 minYou Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiCOVID 19 Special - Get Fit for the Future - Part 1Give us feedback,suggestion or make a requestCOVID 19 has now changed the way some of us work now for a couple of weeks. While the shock hasn't worn off and the loss of life will never stop being a shock for us. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who are suffering. The sad reality is that businesses will now start to focusing on how to continue to do what they were created for - exist to create wealth. They create wealth through their employees and suppliers and that is where you come in. W...
2020-03-3020 minYou Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiCOVID 19 Special - Get Fit for the Future - Part 0Give us feedback,suggestion or make a requestYour ability to react to the dramas of life. Fears, the ups, the downs, the scary news on TV is all dependent on perspective. Manage your perspective, you manage your emotions and you manage to have a healthy well balanced life. As I look back over my life realise that for better or worse, I dont get too hung up with wins and losses. Now I use the word for better or worse because it can be a weakness and strength. A weakness because it means I do...
2020-03-2211 minYou Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiHow to build productive relationships II - Check yourself before you wreck yourselfGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestSome people enter our lives and leave almost instantly. Others stay and forge such an impression on our hearts and soul such that we are changed forever.When you are in a relationship you are either in a positive spiral or a negative spiral. That means you are either in a positive place or negative place. Your ability to check yourself, review the relationship and understand where its going wrong or well makes all difference. A healthy relationship after all is a wealthy relationship.In...
2020-03-0811 min
You Unleashed with Femi AkinyemiBad Boss? How to use to your advantageGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestNobody likes working with horrible bosses or colleagues. Find out why sometime, a horrible boss or colleague might be just what you need to push you to the next levelSupport the show
2020-03-0211 min