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You Unleashed with Femi Akinyemi

152 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

The podcast that helps you unleash your best using real life stories from me and experts to use in the work place and life in general

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Overcoming burn out: Big Decisions, Lessons from Podcasting, and the Unleashed Conference

August 07, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

Sign up for the Unleashed Conference 2023 - https://hi.switchy.io/EuKA Support our show - https://www.buzzsprout.com/850348/support Ever 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 ...

Brendon Watt on how to go from rock bottom to empowerment

June 28, 2023 22:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MB

Can 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 al...

Powerful Tips: How to Blend Into any Workplace Culture With René Carayol

October 21, 2022 23:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

René 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 leader 07:30 - How do you go from spike to inclusion? 12:00 - How d...

Unbelievable! The Story Of Hussein Abdi Kahin and what it means to you

October 03, 2022 12:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

Today 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 perfect 02:45 - The more you do it the more you separate yourself from the competition 03:35 - The story of Hussain Abdi Kahin 10:00 - People would make allowances for you if you have something to offer 12:00 - Mo Farah’s real name 14:30 - The very place where you are today is a steppin...

Unbelievable! The Story Of Hussein Abdi Kahin and what it means to you

October 03, 2022 12:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

Today 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 perfect 02:45 - The more you do it the more you separate yourself from the competition 03:35 - The story of Hussain Abdi Kahin 10:00 - People would make allowances for you if you have something to offer 12:00 - Mo Farah’s real name 14:30 - The very place where you are today is a steppin...

Joel Green Reveals How To Extract Strength From The Struggle

September 21, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MB

Today 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...

Joel Green Reveals How To Extract Strength From The Struggle

September 21, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MB

Today 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...

Why you dont need permission with Eric Collins

September 10, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MB

Today 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 ...

A small lesson we can learn from a bit of pain

July 04, 2022 08:00 - 8 minutes - 5.85 MB

In 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 life Support the show

Watch Out - Culture and how it can limit your greatness

June 27, 2022 06:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

Culture 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. Support the show

A painful week for me...and it wasn't an accident

June 20, 2022 09:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB

The 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

How I gave the wrong answer to a question and what I should have said

June 13, 2022 08:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

I 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

The secret to changing peoples minds and getting them to buy into your way

March 08, 2022 16:00 - 11 minutes - 8.2 MB

The 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

Living life on purpose with Ayo Sokale

March 05, 2022 20:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MB

In 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 listen Support the show

What to do when your work isn't your passion

February 21, 2022 09:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

We 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 work Support the show

How to understand your life season and using it to progress

February 07, 2022 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

For 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 trying to take the ri...

How to understand your life season and using it to progress

February 07, 2022 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

For 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 trying to take the ri...

How I burned out and learned to overcome it

January 31, 2022 08:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MB

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2022! Why New Year Resolutions fail and how to fix them. FOREVER!

January 24, 2022 08:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MB

2022! 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 approach Support the show

Building the Unleashed Mindset Part 1 - How to build your self awareness

October 18, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

Developing 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/62WH Support the show

Welcome to Season III - What I learned while on a break and running 10km

September 27, 2021 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MB

Welcome 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 expect Support the show

How To Become Emotionally Intelligent With Dr. Neslyn Watson-Druée

June 28, 2021 18:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

Why 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-D...

How To Shine and Stand Out With Lady Anita Duckworth

May 10, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MB

Today 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 life? 12:55 - What does i...

How To Transition Into Leadership With Lorlett Hudson

April 19, 2021 08:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MB

Today 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 facilit...

How to build confidence and destroy fear

March 22, 2021 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MB

One 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. Support the show

Managing fear through being thankful, book of the month and guests for March

March 01, 2021 08:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MB

In 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 month Support the show

The importance of going with your instinct, January review, Book of the month and Februarys promise

February 01, 2021 08:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

In 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

Ruth Fogg on how and why we get stressed, its impact on our health and how to get rid of it

January 27, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MB

To receive a copy of Ruth's free meditation audio clips and meditation guide - send an email to [email protected]  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...

Shermaine Perry on growth mindset and how to become resilient in the workplace.

January 27, 2021 22:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MB

Shermaine Perry talks about the need for growth mindset, how to develop resilience for the workplace and personal development. Support the show

Shermaine Perry on growth mindset and how to become resilient in the workplace.

January 27, 2021 22:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MB

Shermaine Perry talks about the need for growth mindset, how to develop resilience for the workplace and personal development.

Eric Collins on black entrepreneurship, big thinking, working with venture capitals and the importance of grinding your way to success

December 31, 2020 00:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MB

London-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 entertain...

Gayle Edwards on purpose, personal branding, standing up in your hallelujah and avoiding networkers neck.

December 31, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MB

Gayle 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 Cons...

Debi Richens on grief, building resilience through it, how men and women deal with the trauma, bouncing back and so much more

December 30, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB

Debi Richens on grief, building resilience through it, how men and women deal with the trauma, bouncing back and so much more Support the show

Behind the Scenes - How I started the podcast and what I have learned

November 23, 2020 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

Just 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 [email protected] Support the show

Becoming a practical dreamer with Nigel Ipinson-Fleming Part 1

October 26, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MB

In 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! Support the show

Becoming a practical dreamer with Nigel Ipinson Fleming Part 2

October 20, 2020 21:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

In 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! Support the show

Know your worth: How to get paid for your true value with Jane Oremosu

October 06, 2020 13:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

In 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. Unmissable Support the show

Three keys to leaving a legacy of success at work - Becoming Unforgettable

September 28, 2020 07:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB

In this weeks episode, I share simple things you can do to make sure leave a legacy of success  at work and becoming unforgettable Support the show

When saying No may be the wrong answer

September 14, 2020 07:00 - 12 minutes - 8.82 MB

In 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

How to build your personal capacity through leadership with James Adeyemi

September 07, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MB

In 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. Support the show

How to uncover the true YOU with Deji Akinyemi

August 19, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MB

Discovering 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. Support the show

How to think like and become problem solver - Part II

August 17, 2020 07:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MB

In 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. Support the show

37. How to think like and become problem solver - Part II

August 17, 2020 07:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

In 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.

36. How to think like and become a problem solver - Part I

August 16, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

In 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.

How to think like and become a problem solver - Part I

August 16, 2020 11:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

In 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. Support the show

How to become unleashed and release your best self

July 27, 2020 06:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

Becoming 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. Support the show

35. How to become unleashed and release your best self

July 27, 2020 06:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

Becoming 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.

The secret to getting stuff done in big organisations with Mike Hedges

July 23, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MB

In 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. Support the show

34. The secret to getting stuff done in big organisations with Mike Hedges

July 23, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MB

In 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.