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”Live your legacy while you're building it.”

–Lady Jen Du Plessis

In this episode, we engage in a thought-provoking conversation with our esteemed guest, Lady Jen Du Plessis. Also known as the Scaling Architect, she shares her insights on how high-achieving businesses, leaders, and entrepreneurs can hyper-scale their revenue, build effective teams, improve leadership skills, and manage to balance it all with a fulfilling personal life.

A critically acclaimed author and powerful speaker, Lady Jen describes the power of the mindset shift of “Letting Go, So You Can Grow” and explains her unique LEAP program, which stands for:
• Leadership skills,
• Expanding your team,
• Amplifying your influence, and
• Profits.

From the insightful tips on hiring effective team members to learning the crucial leadership skills, the conversation engages the listener with a wide array of growth-oriented concepts.

Whether you are an entrepreneur, business leader, or someone just dipping their toes in the corporate world, this episode is a treasure trove of insightful advice and practical wisdom.

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”This third dimension that corresponds to the mountains and the valleys, this is really what I argue is pulling the strings of our happiness.”

-Ryan A. Bush

In this episode, Ryan A. Bush, a thinker, designer, and founder of Designing the Mind, discusses his approach to expanding human potential. He explains how our understanding of happiness needs to be redefined, seeing it not just as pleasure and pain but also through the dimensions of loss/gain and core personal strengths.

He introduces the concepts from his latest book ‘Become Who You Are,' explaining that our deepest form of happiness is tied to virtue and living out our personal signature strengths. Ryan provides practical insights into discovering and using these strengths as a roadmap for well-being and happiness.

Ryan also shares his own experiences with depression, emphasizing the importance of monitoring mental states, seeking help when needed, and continuing to nurture personal strengths.

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“You need to be smart about where you're putting your energy.”

– Jennifer J. Fondrevay

In this episode, host Ana Melikian interviews Jennifer J. Fondrevay, the founder of Day1 Ready™ and a C-Suite survivor of three multi-billion dollar acquisitions. Jennifer outlines her framework, the ‘TEA' approach (Talent, Effort, Attitude), to embrace uncertainty in business and life.

They discuss the importance of drawing upon unique talents, directing effort wisely, and adopting an appropriate attitude. Ana emphasizes the need for mental fitness, and Jennifer reinforces how crucial it is to identify what one can control in uncertain environments. Jennifer also touches on her book and her popular TEDx talk.

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“We have to develop that capacity of pressing the pause button.”

– Ana Melikian

In this episode*, the amazing Jen Du Plessis interviews me about my journey, from overcoming dyslexia to how I leveraged my passion for psychology to help individuals unlock their true potential.

We delve deep into the topic of burnout and discuss practical strategies to combat it. I recount my personal experience with burnout and my realization that it was time for change.

Don't miss the insightful conversations on the triggers of burnout, the significance of recovery, and the transformative power of slowing down and gaining perspective.

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“90 plus percent of the women leaving are not leaving for the family reasons; they are being pushed out of the workforce.”

– D. Sangeeta

In this episode, Sangeeta shared her journey and the innovative approach she has taken to empower women in STEM fields. With her extensive experience and expertise, she has founded Gotara, a platform that addresses the gender gap and provides career advice, business acumen, and leadership skills to women in technical fields.

Gotara's unique approach of combining a safe space for open dialogue, AI-enabled resources, and personalized coaching has proven to be a game-changer for both individuals and organizations.

We believe in the power of fostering diversity and empowering women in STEM fields, and Gotara is making a significant impact in this space. We hope you find inspiration in Sangeeta's story and the work she is doing to close the gender gap and support women's career growth.

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