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Iconic Life Podcast

33 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

Podcast of Nigerian immigrant who worked 40hr weeks while investing 60hrs weekly building his business, Sam shares practical strategies and lessons learned from his mentors on his journey from immigrant professional to entrepreneur. Listen to insightful interviews with change-maker influencers and entrepreneurs who have chosen to be non-conformists and learn productivity tips and life success hacks that will position you as a thought leader with influence and impact so you can get ahead in life, faster and quicker. You will gain a deeper understanding of topics on finding purpose, creating a vision, goal achievement, personal growth, business building, success mindset, and self-leadership. Whether you want to feel more confident, competent, and capable of transformational change, or you want to make money selling your ideas, or maybe you just want to be in control of your life in a more productive way so you can build a legacy for you and your family Sam Shaibu is brutally honest, vulnerable and transparent with his stories of success and failure If you are an immigrant business owner or professional, you do not want to miss this mix of interviews and solo shows from Sam, Hit subscribe and get ready to break the mold

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Episodes

027 - Making The Most of A Mentoring Relationship

January 26, 2023 05:00 - 3 minutes - 2.7 MB

026 - By A Stroke of Genius with Jide Benson

January 19, 2023 05:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

Eight days to his birthday and two weeks to his final exams, Jide found himself saddled with the responsibility of running a second generation printing press which happened to be his father's legacy after retiring from a life long corporate role. Jide lost his dad and started down the path of entrepreneurship at the early age of 24. In this episode of the Iconic life podcast listen to this broadcaster, PR executive, academic, politician and serial entrepreneur Jide Benson share his...

025 - 3 Kinds of Immigrant Professionals

January 12, 2023 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.56 MB

Sam Shaibu shares in this episode the 3 major groups most internationally trained professionals fall into. He lays the foundaton that for you to grow yourself you must know yourself. You must have a sense of meaning and understanding of yourself, your strengths, your weaknesses to be able to grow yourself. No one can produce great things Who is not thoroughly sincere in dealing with himself. So the big question to you is will you be wlling to do what it takes so you can have a sense ...

024 - The Most Significant Decision I Ever Made

January 05, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.25 MB

023 - Top 3 Elements For Making Smarter Choices

December 29, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.71 MB

022 - Power of an All Consuming Desire

October 14, 2021 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.41 MB

In this episode, I share with you what I learned from Napoleon Hill's all-time classic book Think and Grow Rich about the power of an all-consuming desire. Links Mentioned If you need help with getting some clarity and focus as it relates to your goals you can claim your free complimentary coaching at samshaibu.com/coaching Subscribe and listen to every episode of the "Iconic Life Podcast" 

021 - Birthing The Promise, The 17year Journey with Yemisi Elegbede

October 09, 2021 13:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MB

In this "not so typical" episode of the Iconic Life Podcast follow Yemisi Elegbede through this gripping chronicle of how she moved from waiting for 17 and half years, countless negative pregnancy test results, grim medical diagnosis, the deep yearning for children to becoming parents of a lovely set of twins (a boy and a girl).  She shares the process, the principles of God's Word, and how they stood fast regardless of the tears, the pains, the disappointment. This episode will he...

020 - How to Break The Cycle of Mediocrity

September 30, 2021 09:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB

In this episode, I highlight the fact that circumstance does not make a man but reveals him to himself. The reason we do not get what we want most times is that we can only attract the things that are in harmony with who we are. and what we believe to be our truths.

019 - How to Build Confidence and Eliminate Underachievement

September 23, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

Wondering why we never seem to achieve long-lasting change in our circumstances despite all the efforts?  Are you feeling trapped in your head and not taking action on your goals?  Then you definitely want to listen to this episode, of the Iconic life podcast, I share 3 things to help you build confidence in yourself to achieve anything in life. If you are looking for how to achieve big goals, this power principle lays the foundation required to cultivate a new learning model of ac...

018 - 5 Simple Things Every Single Day

September 09, 2021 09:00 - 11 minutes - 7.98 MB

Let me ask you this question, Imagine for a second, that there were five simple things that you could potentially create and implement every single day that could most likely create a remarkable result and change in your life. What could those five simple daily activities be for you? Welcome to another episode, and once again, my name remains Sam Shaibu  your host.  Last week, I brought you an excerpt from one of my recently held mastermind sessions with a group of my coaching stud...

017 - Why is Being Accountable so Hard?

September 02, 2021 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.27 MB

In this episode, I bring you an excerpt from a recently held group coaching session with some enrolled students in my mastermind. Here we discuss the need for an accountability system in place to enable you to remain focused on your predetermined outlined goals. If you love what you heard then you would not want to miss being part of the upcoming enrollment session opening soon. You can register to get on the waitlist - www.leagueoficons.com/mastermindwaitlist

016 - You May Be Making These 5 Mistakes

June 24, 2021 11:00 - 13 minutes - 9.59 MB

#016 -  Having given up everything in search of a new start and placing a bet on myself and my ability to make it, I reassured myself continually that I hadn't come this far to live an average life.  In this episode, I detail the 5 paralyzing mistakes  I quickly realized and needed help with after arriving in Canada. If you are just like me you may be making the very same mistakes and wondering why the needle isn't moving in the direction you are hoping to go.  Armed with a clear g...

015 - Discipline of Focus - Journey to Becoming Canada's Top 25 Most Influential Lawyer

June 17, 2021 11:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

015 - So I finally caught up with Charles Osuji after trailing him for 3 years reading about his meteoric rise to “legal stardom” in Canada and got him to talk about what and how exactly this rise came about. “ My name is Charles Osuji. I'm the seventh child out of eight kids. I came to Canada in 2011, sponsored by my brother, Joseph Osuji, a Nursing Professor. Before writing the bar exams, I did all kinds of survivor work, you can think of, sleeping only two nights in a week and ev...

015 - Discipline of Focus - Journey to Becoming Canada's Top 25 Most Influential Lawyer

June 17, 2021 11:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

015 - So I finally caught up with Charles Osuji after trailing him for 3 years reading about his meteoric rise to “legal stardom” in Canada and got him to talk about what and how exactly this rise came about. “ My name is Charles Osuji. I'm the seventh child out of eight kids. I came to Canada in 2011, sponsored by my brother, Joseph Osuji, a Nursing Professor. Before writing the bar exams, I did all kinds of survivor work, you can think of, sleeping only two nights in a week and eventually...

014 - Iconic Life Podcast as A Brand - Website Launch

June 10, 2021 12:00 - 14 minutes - 9.7 MB

014 - In this episode I share in-depth, some structural changes that have been made in terms of Content Delivery - specifically how the individual episodes are delivered and the user experience as it relates to engagement and consumption. We did not exactly have a name for the show and based on our review of the last six months, and the plans we are putting in place to position us for growth. We figured it was high time we separated the podcast as a brand, from the mother brand itse...

014 - Iconic Life Podcast as A Brand - Website Launch

June 10, 2021 12:00 - 14 minutes - 9.7 MB

014 - In this episode I share in-depth, some structural changes that have been made in terms of Content Delivery - specifically how the individual episodes are delivered and the user experience as it relates to engagement and consumption. We did not exactly have a name for the show and based on our review of the last six months, and the plans we are putting in place to position us for growth. We figured it was high time we separated the podcast as a brand, from the mother brand itself and t...

013 - Exclusive: New Name Same Focus - How We are Positioning for Growth

June 03, 2021 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.17 MB

#013 - After 3 months since the last released episode of the League of Icons podcast, I share the reason for the gift of those 90 days of time and space, and what is hot, new, and upcoming on the show. The topics covered on a high level included: Re-aligning Purpose - ensuring what we do in terms of content and activity is at the core of our predetermined overall purpose. Melissa West, founder of Xtreme Coaching over a period of Twelve weeks helped me have this all dialed in. I eve...

012 - Are You Living A Deliberate Life?

February 06, 2021 13:00 - 9 minutes - 6.34 MB

012 - Are You Living A Deliberate Life?

February 06, 2021 13:00 - 9 minutes - 6.4 MB

011 - How to Profit from Your Thoughts

January 28, 2021 14:00 - 5 minutes - 3.93 MB

010 - Success Mindset To Boost Your Confidence

January 21, 2021 14:00 - 7 minutes - 5.28 MB

009 - Your Loss Could Be Your Wake Up Call - Mojoyin Balogun

January 14, 2021 14:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

#009 In this episode, this graduate nurse shares how the tragic loss of her mother jolted her to the realization of wanting to live life to the full-on her on terms. Mojoyin tells her immigrant journey and how becoming an online entrepreneur was an absolute next step in creating financial freedom for herself and her family while studying to become a nurse.  Armed with a clear plan Mojoyin arrived in Canada with a razor-sharp focus on building a rewarding career. Mojoyinwande.com F...

008 - Mending Your Career Gap with Bola Adesope RBC Top 25 Immigrant Nominee

January 11, 2021 14:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MB

#008 - In today’s episode, Bola shares his journey of transformation and his passion for helping immigrant professionals fulfill their career goals and aspiration.  He talks about the mission of their social enterprise which was born out of the need to help empower a new generation of business and career professionals across multiple sectors and verticals providing rich mentoring, coaching, and training services to improve competence and confidence at the workplace

007 - 8 Gaps That Rob Us of Success Part 2

December 26, 2020 19:00 - 13 minutes - 9.39 MB

#007 - I started down the path of self-improvement and personal growth out of a strong desire to be able to live a fulfilling life without lack and want. I knew I could be much more than I was but I didn’t know how and that made me feel out of control of my life. It just felt like life was happening to me and I had absolutely no control.  In this two-part episode, I show you a peek into one of my group coaching sessions with a select group of clients where I share some value bombs ...

007 - 8 Gaps That Robs Us of Success Part 2

December 26, 2020 19:00 - 13 minutes - 9.45 MB

#007 - I started down the path of self-improvement and personal growth out of a strong desire to be able to live a fulfilling life without lack and want. I knew I could be much more than I was but I didn’t know how and that made me feel out of control of my life. It just felt like life was happening to me and I had absolutely no control.  In this two-part episode, I show you a peek into one of my group coaching sessions with a select group of clients where I share some value bombs What you...

006 - 8 Gaps That Rob Us of Success Part 1

December 26, 2020 18:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

#006 - I started down the path of self-improvement and personal growth out of a strong desire to be able to live a fulfilling life without lack and want. I knew I could be much more than I was but I didn’t know how and that made me feel out of control of my life. It just felt like life was happening to me and I had absolutely no control.  In this two-part episode, I show you a peek into one of my group coaching sessions with a select group of clients where I share some value bombs ...

006 - 8 Gaps That Robs Us of Success Part 1

December 26, 2020 18:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

#006 - I started down the path of self-improvement and personal growth out of a strong desire to be able to live a fulfilling life without lack and want. I knew I could be much more than I was but I didn’t know how and that made me feel out of control of my life. It just felt like life was happening to me and I had absolutely no control.  In this two-part episode, I show you a peek into one of my group coaching sessions with a select group of clients where I share some value bombs What you...

005 - How to land the job of your dreams with Ovie Ukeko

December 11, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MB

#005 - On today’s show, I have Ovie Ukeko who originally started as an Investigations Team Lead at CIBC and now Manager, AML High-Risk Projects also at CIBC discuss with me some of the challenges new immigrants to Canada face, how he was able to overcome them and the top 3 things that were critical to his success.  He mentions these challenges are mostly due to us being stuck in our minds as to how the job search and hiring process should be, based on our previous learned model.  H...

004 - How I turned my hobby into a six figure business with Opeoluwa Bamiro

December 09, 2020 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

#004 -This serial entrepreneur started out living her passion as an interior designer but through determination and focus turned this one passion into an entire value chain of services out of lack of readily available suppliers  Today she sits at the head of a group of companies with a skills and trades academy in partnership[ with government agencies in Nigeria. Ope shares the challenges she faced starting out as a female in a male-dominated industry, losing clients, being broke, ...

002 - Are You Living Your Best Life?

November 08, 2020 20:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MB

#002 - Who are the five people you spend the most of your time with? Your answer to that questions will give you greater clarity for your life. Join me as I delve deeper to help you uncover the awareness you need to move forward.  I want to invite you to stick around by hitting the subscribe button and joining The League Nation community. To book a strategy session: http://leagueoficons.com/call If you'd like to get the links and show notes for this episode, head to :  http://lea...

003 - Do You Have Downhill Habits? Behind The Scenes of a $5000 Mentorship with John C. Maxwell

November 08, 2020 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB

#003 - In this exclusive mentorship call John C Maxwell teaches on intentional living, the secret to success is to change  good intentions into tangible actions, he also explains the reason most people float on in life is that they have high hill hopes but downhill habits and so tend to be caught up in the circular motions of life.  Go ahead and pull your note pad because you are about to mine some golden nuggets for your life. I want to invite you to stick around by hitting the sub...

002 - Be Honest and It's Okay If Your Answer is No Because This is Not For Everybody

November 08, 2020 20:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MB

#002 - Who are the five people you spend the most of your time with? Your answer to that questions will give you greater clarity for your life. Join me as I delve deeper to help you uncover the awareness you need to move forward.  I want to invite you to stick around by hitting the subscribe button and joining The League Nation community. To book a strategy session: http://leagueoficons.com/call If you'd like to get the links and show notes for this episode, head to :  http://leagueofico...

001 - Welcome to the League of Icons Podcast

November 08, 2020 20:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB

#001 - If you are looking for some accountability and guidance on your path to creating a fulfilling iconic life as an immigrant career professional or business owner, then welcome home!  This is the only show you will ever need to listen to.  I share with you a brief back story of how I started down this part so you can trust me enough to embark on this journey with me. I do hope you enjoy this first episode as I begin documenting my journey from immigrant employee to entrepreneur....