#344: The High Cost of Loneliness and What Leaders Can Do About It

Introduction We’re in the middle of a social connection crisis. Call it what you like, loneliness, isolation, disconnection, it’s becoming one of the most urgent issues of our time. In the U.S. alone, the cost of loneliness to businesses is estimated at $154 billion. And that figure is only going to grow unless we start […]
#343: AI Won’t Replace You. But the Person Using It Now, Will

Introduction AI is already changing the way we sell, scale, and show up in business. But most people are still playing catch-up. In this episode, entrepreneur and AI strategist John Lee breaks down the mindset shift every business owner, sales leader, and entrepreneur needs to make right now. Because the real power of AI isn’t […]
#342: The Gold Strategy You’ve Never Heard of but Should Be Using

Introduction Most people think gold just sits in a vault, safe, static, and gathering dust… But Mark Pey, Head of Strategic Relationships at Monetary Metals, is on a mission to redefine how we think about gold. In today’s world of volatile markets, vanishing trust in fiat currency, and overhyped digital assets, gold is the most […]
#341: Kris Fade on How He Built His Career and Making It Big in Dubai

Introduction Kris Fade is the voice behind the region’s #1 radio show, a star of Netflix’s Dubai Bling, and the founder of the health and wellness brand Fade Fit. But he didn’t just wake up famous. Kris’s success is the result of relentless hustle, smart decisions, and an unshakable belief in himself. From launching a […]
#340: Dubai Real Estate Explained with One of the City’s Top Property Experts

Introduction Dubai’s real estate market is booming, but are you asking the right questions before investing? In this week’s episode, I sit down with Sonia Waters, Head of Sales at AYS Developers, to talk all things real estate – escrow accounts, how the market is evolving, and what makes Dubai such a hotspot for investors. […]
#339: Rob Lake on America’s Got Talent, Magic & Building a Global Empire

Introduction What does it take to turn a childhood dream into a global career AND make Adele disappear along the way? Rob Lake, one of the world’s most celebrated illusionists and finalist of America’s Got Talent, has done just that. But beyond the magic, Rob is also an entrepreneur who’s built a successful empire around […]
#338: Jonathan Holmes on Why Employee Churn is Costing You Millions

Introduction What’s the real cost of a bad hire, and how do you build a future-proof team in a fast-changing world? Jonathan Holmes, Managing Director for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META) at Korn Ferry, one of the largest executive search and human capital consulting firms in the world, has spent decades helping businesses […]
#337: How to Walk Away from what No Longer Serves You with Najwa Zebian

Introduction The scariest thing isn’t change, it’s never changing at all. So why do we resist it? Najwa Zebian – poet, author, and advocate – has built a global following by confronting life’s hardest truths: Why we stay in toxic relationships, Why walking away feels impossible, and Why we struggle to truly own our worth. […]
#336: Hala Gorani on Journalism, Truth and Finding Purpose

Introduction Who do you trust when the media is constantly under fire? Hala Gorani has spent decades reporting from the frontlines – covering wars, breaking global news, and shaping how the world understands current events. Now, the legendary journalist and war correspondent is pulling back the curtain on what really happens behind the headlines. From […]
#335: Dr Jessamy Hibberd Reveals the Truth: Why You Feel Like an Imposter (And How to Break Free)

Introduction Why do we never feel good enough, no matter how much we achieve? Dr Jessamy Hibberd, a clinical psychologist, author, and expert in mental resilience, breaks down the hard truths about success, trauma, and self-doubt, and why even the most accomplished people feel like imposters. She reveals why our brains are wired to focus […]