Author: Ken Eslick

Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this week’s episode, we talk about the importance of financial management and planning for small businesses, especially in preparation for potential acquisitions or exits – but with my guest’s very interesting background as the backdrop. As we explore the topic, this week’s guest takes us through various aspects of his life, including his journey as an athlete, his experiences in business, and his involvement in podcasting and writing. He also reflects on his athletic journey, particularly his involvement in endurance sports like Ironman competitions, and how they intersect with his professional life. He shares anecdotes…

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Join me in this week’s episode as I have a super interesting conversation with someone who has a very wide range of experiences in the music business and cybersecurity entrepreneurship – two very different industries. We discuss… The challenges of the music industry (such as the impact of digitalization and file-sharing) How my guest pivoted towards cybersecurity due to his fascination with technology and the growing need for digital security The career journey that it took to transition from one to the other His experiences founding and growing companies in both the music and cybersecurity sectors,…

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify This week’s episode is very special as we delve into deep conversations that explore the complex nature of anger and its underlying causes. My guest and I discuss our personal experiences, societal influences, and the importance of self-awareness in managing anger constructively. Through our dialogue, we highlight the transformative power of empathy, forgiveness, and introspection in navigating through anger towards healing and personal growth. This is a very important topic to explore not only to improve ourselves and our personal relationships, but also so we can learn to apply the same principles in our work environments……

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this week’s episode, let’s get into the various aspects of leadership, particularly focusing on the challenges faced by senior leaders in today’s corporate landscape. My guest and I explore the importance of visionary leadership, transparency, and trust in overcoming organizational silos and achieving collective goals. In this episode, we discuss: 1. The need for leaders to shift from a command-and-control mentality to one of empowerment and integration 2. The vital role of mindset in driving organizational change 3. The necessity of leaders embracing authenticity, humility, and empathy to create environments where individuals feel valued, engaged,…

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify “There’s so much fear, and what that fear makes people say or do. What would you say or do if you weren’t afraid?” It is my pleasure to share this week’s episode, which is a beautifully honest and candid conversation between myself and my wonderful guest about how much leadership and entrepreneurship involves being courageous—something that can mean different things. For my guest this week, courage meant changing her life from the chaos of her youth to establishing a good reputation in the real world. She chose to be dependable and undeniably amazing at what she…

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this week’s episode, you’ll get a heap of insights on how to do things with a real sense of purpose and meaning. Helping me deliver that is my guest who is a very inspirational leader in his field, award-winning business strategist and podcast host, Top 100 Most Influential People in Dubai, and most importantly an overall wonderful and compassionate human being. He takes us through his life story and how his fateful encounters with people (such as Tony Robbins, Leon Logothetis, etc) have helped him evolve in his mission to create a globally impactful movement…

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify “Never let your influence grow wider than your character runs deep…” In this week’s conversation, my special guest shares his life journey, starting with his parents who instilled values of compassion and hard work. He discusses his soccer career, highlighting a pivotal moment in his teenage years when a wake-up call about his health transformed his life. He talks about his competitive spirit, experiences playing soccer at a high level, and the life lessons he learned on the field. We also discuss leadership qualities, the importance of being truthful, and the difference between being nice and…

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In the crucible of life’s challenges, where loss, turmoil, and unforeseen obstacles converge, an unwavering spirit emerges. This week, allow my guest to share lessons of Unstoppable Grit through her story of overcoming adversity. I am truly honored to have Danielle Cobo on the show this week, where she bravely shares a deeply personal story of how her life was shaken up, which eventually led to finding her calling. Join us on this journey where resilience prevails, and the human spirit rises above, finding strength even in the darkest moments and allowing it to be a…

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify I am truly happy to have the chance to produce this week’s episode and share it with all of you. My guest this week is an industry-leading branding and digital strategy expert who has served as a branding and business consultant, digital marketer, and social strategist to nearly 1000 clients spanning 14 countries worldwide. In this interview, we talk about: His personal background and career path, from a small town in Texas to New York City How he started a YouTube series for Broadway enthusiasts Non-traditional career paths in the entertainment industry The importance of personal…

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Sometimes, to achieve extraordinary results, we need to embrace unique philosophies. Excited for you all to meet this week’s guest, who is joining me on the mic to discuss leadership coaching and thought mastery, and the importance of emotional resilience. In this interview, we talk about: Emotional resilience and its impact on success Journaling and coaching for personal growth Coaching philosophy and approach Entrepreneurship, leadership, and work-life balance And more! ABOUT OUR GUEST Kim Ades is the Founder of Frame of Mind Coaching and Co-Founder of The Journal That Talks Back. Recognized as a pioneer in…

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify “In order for you to get different results, you’re gonna have to do different things, say different things, act different ways, be around different people. The reason someone listens to The Leaders Lab is because they get exposed to different ideas about what it means to be a leader in the world…” If you’ve been following the podcast for a while, you’ll understand why I love inviting back our guest for this week. He is, to me, a friend, a mentor, a teacher, and an overall amazing human being who just speaks to our audience on…

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify “When life is happening to me, I am a victim by design. I am at the mercy of external circumstances that I perceive to be beyond my control. When life is happening for me, I am in the driver seat of my life. Now I have the power to do something. When life is happening through me, I have the sense of being used in the best way, of being put to work in the best way.” If you’ve been following the podcast for a while, you’ll understand why I love inviting back our guest for…

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