30 years of wisdom

Jacky De Forté
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Life is a journey of growth, challenges, and learning. For 30 years, I’ve explored what it means to live with intention, adapt to change, and break free from limitations.Here, we discuss personal growth, the future of work, AI’s impact, the flaws in our education system, real human connection in a digital world, and the importance of health.Success isn’t just about checking boxes—it’s about mindset. I don’t have all the answers, but I’ve spent decades asking questions. Now, I want to share that wisdom and build a global community where we learn together.Join me and let’s grow!

  1. How Great Leaders Handle Workplace Conflict and Build Psychological Safety | Dr. Gabriele Lang

    3D AGO

    How Great Leaders Handle Workplace Conflict and Build Psychological Safety | Dr. Gabriele Lang

    Did you like this podcast? Let us know and share a topic you would like hear. In this podcast episode of 30 Years of Wisdom, I speak with Dr. Gabriele Lang, psychologist and founder of UP'N'CHANGE, about conflict management, emotional intelligence, leadership, psychological safety, and communication under pressure. We explore why conflict in the workplace is often not the real problem — the real issue is that many people were never taught how to deal with tension, stress, emotional triggers, and difficult conversations in a healthy way. Dr. Gabriele Lang shares valuable insights on how leaders, entrepreneurs, managers, and professionals can better understand reactions such as fight, flight, and freeze, improve self-awareness, build psychological safety, and develop stronger communication and collaboration skills. This conversation is especially relevant for anyone interested in: leadership development emotional intelligence at work workplace conflict resolution stress responses in communication psychological safety in teams personal growth and self-awareness healthy workplace culture If you want to become a better communicator, stronger leader, and more emotionally aware human being, this episode offers practical wisdom and powerful insights. About Dr. Gabriele Lang: Dr. Gabriele Lang holds a doctorate in psychology and is an expert in conflict resolution and effective collaboration in challenging situations. She is the founder of the e-platform UP’N’CHANGE. With her unique combination of psychological expertise, systemic knowledge, and economic insight, built over more than 30 years of professional experience in international corporations such as Egon Zehnder, Coca-Cola, and Mondi, as well as through her own companies UP’N’CHANGE and Create Success Consulting, she supports managers and teams in transforming friction into progress and impact. Her work focuses on strengthening resilience, clear decision-making, constructive collaboration, and profitable ideas in the face of pressure, conflicting interests, and draining disputes, using a suite of personal and digital tools. Follow Dr. Gabriele Lang and stay connected: Website: https://www.upnchange.com Free webinar: “Im Job weiterkommen, wenn es menschelt und schwierig ist.” https://www.upnchange.com/digitools/kostenloses-webinar-konflikte-als-wachstumsmotor/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drgabrielelang-leadership-collaboration-expert/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drgabrielelang/  Support the show Like, comment, and subscribe if you're ready to grow with us. #30YearsOfWisdom With gratitude,   Jacky – Founder, 30 Years of Wisdom Subscribe to out YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@30yearsofwisdom Website: https: https://www.30yearsofwisdom.com/ E-mail: hello@30yearsofwisdom.comNewsletter: https://www.30yearsofwisdom.com/contact/contact-usPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/30yearsofwisdomwithJacky  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/30yearsofwisdom/

    52 min
  2. Public speaking is a skill. Not a talent. And you can absolutely learn it.

    MAR 23

    Public speaking is a skill. Not a talent. And you can absolutely learn it.

    Did you like this podcast? Let us know and share a topic you would like hear. Is public speaking your biggest nightmare? You’re not alone—but there is a cure. Meet the man "Who saves good people from bad presentations." Paul Naveau  Most people think great speakers are born, not made. In this episode of 30 Years of Wisdom, we debunk that myth. Public speaking is a skillset, not a talent, and anyone can learn it once they understand one simple truth: It’s not about you. We explore the art of communication as a tool for leadership and community. This podcast aims to bridge the gap between professional excellence and human vulnerability. Our host and guest, who met over a decade ago at Toastmasters, share their journey of discovering that true impact doesn't come from a perfect performance, but from the willingness to "be with" another person and truly read the room. I sit down with communication expert Paul Naveau (Paul Presents) to discuss his mission of giving people their voices back. For Paul, this isn't just business—it’s a family legacy. He shares moving stories about his work with homeless individuals and the "invisible" members of society, proving that when you find your purpose, your fear disappears. In this episode, you will learn: How to Cure Stage Fright: Shift your focus from your own anxiety to the needs of your audience.The "Relational Presence" Method: Why being "with" people is more powerful than any PowerPoint slide.Reading the Room: Practical tips to lead meetings and navigate conflicts with empathy.The Power of Purpose: How Paul’s family history and work with the homeless shaped his view on human connection.Authenticity in 2026: Why your "human-ness" is your greatest asset in the age of AI.“Saving good people from bad presentations” Paul Naveau Connect with Paul Naveau: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulnaveau/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulnaveau/?hl=en  Website: https://www.paulpresents.be/en  Support the show Like, comment, and subscribe if you're ready to grow with us. #30YearsOfWisdom With gratitude,   Jacky – Founder, 30 Years of Wisdom Subscribe to out YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@30yearsofwisdom Website: https: https://www.30yearsofwisdom.com/ E-mail: hello@30yearsofwisdom.comNewsletter: https://www.30yearsofwisdom.com/contact/contact-usPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/30yearsofwisdomwithJacky  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/30yearsofwisdom/

    1h 5m
  3. Your Business Can’t Outgrow the Person Leading It.

    MAR 1

    Your Business Can’t Outgrow the Person Leading It.

    Did you like this podcast? Let us know and share a topic you would like hear. Strategy helps… until it doesn’t. Then it’s discipline, self-worth, and leadership habits that decide your ceiling. What if your “money problem” was never about money… but about the mindset behind it? Too many CEOs and entrepreneurs scale strategy before they scale identity — and that’s where the plateau begins. In this episode, I’m joined by Freda Nkansah, founder of Comfort Masters (Belgium), for a powerful conversation about money mindset, leadership, and the inner growth required to scale a business without hitting the same plateau again and again. Freda shares her story — moving from Ghana to Belgium at 15, building a business, and then hitting a “do or die” financial moment that forced a deeper shift: your business can only grow as far as you grow. This episode is for you if you are: An entrepreneur/business owner who wants to grow without staying stuck in survival mode A founder, CEO, or leader carrying pressure behind the scenes and needing a stronger inner foundation Someone with a scarcity mindset who wants to shift into calmer, clearer decision-making A high-achiever who earns money but still feels stress, guilt, or instability around it Anyone building a future and craving more financial freedom, peace, and control What you’ll get from listening: A clear understanding of scarcity vs abundance mindset (and how it drives your daily choices) Why investing in yourself isn’t a luxury — it’s part of the journey Lessons Freda took from Tony Robbins and how it sparked an identity shift Why did she choose a local mentor/training path with Carl Van De Velde Practical distinctions between saving (stability) and investing (money working for you) A real-life framework: budgeting + “10% discipline” + accountability How she started learning investing step-by-step (including ETFs, risk balance, and researching before acting) If you’ve ever thought, “I’m working hard, but something still isn’t shifting,” this conversation will help you see what’s really going on — and what to do next. 🎧 Listen until the end — Freda’s perspective on discipline, identity, and freedom is one that stays with you. Connect with Freda Comfort Masters: https://www.comfortmasters.be/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successmastery_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078061600055LinkedIn (main): https://www.linkedin.com/in/freda-nkansah-b76a52165/ Disclaimer: This episode is for education and inspiration — not financial advice. Support the show Like, comment, and subscribe if you're ready to grow with us. #30YearsOfWisdom With gratitude,   Jacky – Founder, 30 Years of Wisdom Subscribe to out YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@30yearsofwisdom Website: https: https://www.30yearsofwisdom.com/ E-mail: hello@30yearsofwisdom.comNewsletter: https://www.30yearsofwisdom.com/contact/contact-usPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/30yearsofwisdomwithJacky  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/30yearsofwisdom/

    1h 4m
  4. How Strong Teams Drive Business Change | Barbara Joshua

    JAN 21

    How Strong Teams Drive Business Change | Barbara Joshua

    Did you like this podcast? Let us know and share a topic you would like hear. How Strong Teams Drive Business Change | Barbara Joshua What if the biggest forces shaping your leadership, your decisions, and your business aren’t happening on the surface — but beneath it? In this episode of 30 Years of Wisdom, I sit down with Barbara Joshua, a performance and business transformation expert, to explore the invisible patterns that drive human behavior inside leadership, organizations, and personal growth. Barbara has spent years working at the intersection of strategy, psychology, and transformation, helping leaders and companies move beyond survival mode into conscious, sustainable performance. This conversation goes deeper than frameworks and theories — we talk about what really happens when power, fear, identity, and subconscious patterns shape the way people lead, follow, and build. Together, we explore:  Why high performers often get stuck in invisible behavioral loops How leadership is shaped by subconscious survival patterns The difference between control and true strategic authority What transformation actually looks like inside organizations and human systems How awareness changes the way we make decisions, build teams, and create impact This episode is for leaders, entrepreneurs, change-makers, and anyone building something meaningful — and realizing that real growth doesn’t start with better tactics, but with deeper awareness. 🎙 About My Guest Barbara Joshua is a performance and business transformation specialist working across leadership development, organizational change, and strategic human performance. Through her work with Joshua Consulting and UPN Change, she helps leaders and organizations navigate complexity, power dynamics, and sustainable transformation in a rapidly changing world. 📌 Connect with Barbara Joshua 🔗 Website: https://joshua-consulting.eu/ 🔗 UPN Change: https://www.upnchange.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbarajoshua-performance-business-transformation/ Support the show Like, comment, and subscribe if you're ready to grow with us. #30YearsOfWisdom With gratitude,   Jacky – Founder, 30 Years of Wisdom Subscribe to out YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@30yearsofwisdom Website: https: https://www.30yearsofwisdom.com/ E-mail: hello@30yearsofwisdom.comNewsletter: https://www.30yearsofwisdom.com/contact/contact-usPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/30yearsofwisdomwithJacky  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/30yearsofwisdom/

    1 hr
  5. What every Leader Needs to Face to Truly Transform Organisations

    12/29/2025

    What every Leader Needs to Face to Truly Transform Organisations

    Did you like this podcast? Let us know and share a topic you would like hear. True organisational transformation doesn’t start with strategy, KPIs or performance metrics. It starts with awareness. In this episode of 30 Years of Wisdom, I’m joined by Dr Arokia Antonysamy — award-winning psychiatrist, senior executive and transformational leader — for a conversation that goes far beyond leadership styles and management techniques. This is a conversation about the part of leadership most people avoid looking at:  the dark side. The unconscious patterns, blind spots and inherited behaviours that quietly shape how leaders show up — and how, when left unexamined, they can slowly erode trust, creativity and psychological safety.  Or, when brought into awareness, become a powerful source of transformation. Drawing from over 20 years of experience as a psychiatrist, board-level leader and executive coach, Arokia shares real-life examples of how highly driven leaders — CEOs, managers, entrepreneurs — often don’t lose people because they expect too much, but because they don’t realise how their behaviour is experienced by others. We talk about: Why every leader has a “dark side” — and why that matters more at the topHow subconscious patterns influence leadership behaviour without us noticingWhy awareness, not authority, is the real leadership leverHow unaddressed blind spots can quietly destroy teams and culturesWhat happens when leaders learn to read the room, not just the numbersThis episode isn’t about blame.  It’s about responsibility.  And about the courage it takes to look inward — especially when you lead others. If you are a CEO, a manager, an entrepreneur, or anyone who leads people, this conversation will invite you to pause and ask one powerful question: What is my dark side — and how is it impacting the people around me? Coaching & Mentorship Arokia Antonysamy LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/arokia-antonysamy-b6701127/ Arokia also speaks openly about the importance of coaching and mentorship at every stage of leadership. She shares insights from working with her own coach, John Lee — internationally known speaker and coach — whose work focuses on values, purpose, identity and the deeper “why” behind leadership and success. Books mentioned in this episode 📘 Good to Great — Jim Collins A foundational leadership book exploring why only a small number of organisations truly make the leap from good to exceptional.  📘 The Diary of a CEO — Steven Bartlett Araw, honest reflections on leadership, growth and self-awareness.  📘 Zero Limits — Joe Vitale Support the show Like, comment, and subscribe if you're ready to grow with us. #30YearsOfWisdom With gratitude,   Jacky – Founder, 30 Years of Wisdom Subscribe to out YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@30yearsofwisdom Website: https: https://www.30yearsofwisdom.com/ E-mail: hello@30yearsofwisdom.comNewsletter: https://www.30yearsofwisdom.com/contact/contact-usPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/30yearsofwisdomwithJacky  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/30yearsofwisdom/

    56 min
  6. From Moroccan Orphan to Belgian Model. "Gay, Adopted & Muslim - This Is His Story"

    10/03/2025

    From Moroccan Orphan to Belgian Model. "Gay, Adopted & Muslim - This Is His Story"

    Did you like this podcast? Let us know and share a topic you would like hear. From Morocco to Belgium: How Taha Laarissi turned pain into purpose. Meet Taha Laarissi. Born in Morocco on May 13, 2000 (or a day earlier or later) by unknown parents. Adopted and around the age of one came to Belgian parents with Moroccan and Algerian roots who couldn't have children. Discovered the truth at 16. This 25-year-old model's journey proves that your biggest struggles can become your greatest strengths. What we dive into: Finding those adoption documents by accident in March 2016 - "everything collapsed, it was silenced, it was black" How his parents reacted when he told them he knew The anger phase during university and how therapy changed everything Writing a letter to come out to his parents because he's "more a writing person than a talks person" His father's initial struggle and their eventual healing Why modeling became his safe space and therapy How rejection taught him "you don't have to take it too personal" His advice to other adoptees: "Get to know yourself." This isn't another feel-good story. It's raw truth about identity, family, and finding yourself when everything feels uncertain. The real message: Stop waiting for permission to be yourself. Your authenticity is your superpower. Credits: Photography: Lennart Knab (our shared photographer for 30 Years of Wisdom) Website: https://www.storytellermediastudio.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennartknab/?hl=en  Subscribe for conversations that actually matter. Share if someone you know needs to hear this. About Taha's Modeling Career: Currently, Taha is building his runway presence across Europe, with upcoming fashion shows in Amsterdam and Brussels, and will be walking at Paris Fashion Week in September. His modeling journey began as more than just a career ambition. It became his safe space and therapy during his most challenging years.  Modeling was a significant aspect of his development, which he really enjoyed. And it was like a safe space, a therapy," he explains. For bookings and collaborations, Taha can be reached through his Instagram, LinkedIn, or email. He's also expanding into styling work, having discovered a passion for the creative direction side of fashion. His unique look - what some called "too feminine" in his youth- has become his greatest professional asset, proving his philosophy that you can "turn the most negative part that you hear about yourself into your best skill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taha.laarissi/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taha-laarissi-05668111a/ E-mail: taha.laarissi@gmail.com  Support the show Like, comment, and subscribe if you're ready to grow with us. #30YearsOfWisdom With gratitude,   Jacky – Founder, 30 Years of Wisdom Subscribe to out YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@30yearsofwisdom Website: https: https://www.30yearsofwisdom.com/ E-mail: hello@30yearsofwisdom.comNewsletter: https://www.30yearsofwisdom.com/contact/contact-usPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/30yearsofwisdomwithJacky  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/30yearsofwisdom/

    49 min

  7. 09/21/2025

    What When Everything Goes Wrong? A Survival Guide

    Did you like this podcast? Let us know and share a topic you would like hear. "Life doesn't ask if you're ready before it hits you." How to Build Resilience After Life Hits You? In 3 years: COVID destroyed my business, 5 surgeries nearly killed me, and complications left me using grabbers to pick things up. Most people would give up. Here's why I didn't. What you'll learn: The 5 stages every comeback follows Why resilient people aren't "tougher" - they just think differently How to build your support network before you need it The difference between bouncing back vs bouncing forward Practical tools for handling any crisis From my medical nightmare to business recovery: How setbacks became my setup for something stronger. This isn't theory - it's survival wisdom from someone who paid the price to learn it. Support the show Like, comment, and subscribe if you're ready to grow with us. #30YearsOfWisdom With gratitude,   Jacky – Founder, 30 Years of Wisdom Subscribe to out YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@30yearsofwisdom Website: https: https://www.30yearsofwisdom.com/ E-mail: hello@30yearsofwisdom.comNewsletter: https://www.30yearsofwisdom.com/contact/contact-usPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/30yearsofwisdomwithJacky  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/30yearsofwisdom/

    40 min
  8. How to Stop Procrastination - For Start-Ups & Entrepreneurs

    08/22/2025

    How to Stop Procrastination - For Start-Ups & Entrepreneurs

    Did you like this podcast? Let us know and share a topic you would like hear. Stop losing money to procrastination. Here's how successful entrepreneurs break the delay cycle and take action. Every day you procrastinate costs you opportunities, confidence, and a competitive advantage. While you're "planning," your competitors are executing and winning. What you'll discover: The hidden costs of procrastination are costing your business Why your brain sabotages important projects (and how to override it) The 2-minute rule that eliminates overwhelm How to design your environment for instant action Systems that make starting easier than avoiding Why perfectionism kills profits and how to break free For entrepreneurs ready to: ✓ Launch that delayed project finally ✓ Stop overthinking and start executing ✓ Build momentum that compounds daily ✓ Turn ideas into income faster ✓ Create systems that prevent future delays The difference between successful entrepreneurs and dreamers? Successful ones start before they're ready and adjust along the way. Stop waiting for perfect conditions. Start building your empire today. Support the show Like, comment, and subscribe if you're ready to grow with us. #30YearsOfWisdom With gratitude,   Jacky – Founder, 30 Years of Wisdom Subscribe to out YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@30yearsofwisdom Website: https: https://www.30yearsofwisdom.com/ E-mail: hello@30yearsofwisdom.comNewsletter: https://www.30yearsofwisdom.com/contact/contact-usPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/30yearsofwisdomwithJacky  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/30yearsofwisdom/

    42 min
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Life is a journey of growth, challenges, and learning. For 30 years, I’ve explored what it means to live with intention, adapt to change, and break free from limitations.Here, we discuss personal growth, the future of work, AI’s impact, the flaws in our education system, real human connection in a digital world, and the importance of health.Success isn’t just about checking boxes—it’s about mindset. I don’t have all the answers, but I’ve spent decades asking questions. Now, I want to share that wisdom and build a global community where we learn together.Join me and let’s grow!

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  • Creator
    Jacky De Forté
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 30 years of wisdom
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