Derive Insights

Etu Daniel
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I'm Etu Daniel an entrepreneur, a lifelong learner, and host of Derive Insights, I believe every person has a story, every story holds a lesson, and every lesson has the power to help someone become Stronger, Wiser , Better, more Discipline and more Valuable. Through honest conversations with entrepreneurs, leaders, creators, and everyday people, I uncover practical wisdom to helps you make better decisions, overcome challenges, create value, and grow in every area of life, Join me as we learn, grow, and keep becoming, one conversation at a time.

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    What if the future isn't something we simply wait for but something we can intentionally shape? In this episode of Derive Insights, Etu Daniel sits down with Tom Meyers, a specialist in stress-related conditions, founder of the Rest Approach, and full-time future explorer who helps people understand change and intentionally prepare for what comes next. Tom has experienced his own share of setbacks. Once considered “good for nothing,” he faced the failure of his first business and reached a point where he had to rethink the direction of his life. That experience became part of the journey that eventually led him to develop his DNA for the Future, Futurize Yourself framework, and a new way of thinking about how we prepare for change. In this conversation, we explore what happens when we stop allowing our past experiences to define who we believe we can become. Tom shares his perspective on changing the stories we tell ourselves, using the future version of ourselves to make better decisions today, and developing the ability to adapt in a world that is changing faster than ever. We also explore the importance of breaking free from old patterns, becoming more intentional about who we're becoming, and learning how to flourish and thrive despite uncertainty. Tom is the author of Futurize Yourself and The Future Effect, and through his work, he challenges us to think differently about the future not as something distant and unpredictable, but as something we can begin preparing for through the choices we make today. This conversation is for anyone who has experienced failure, feels uncertain about the future, or simply wants to become more intentional about the person they are growing into. Because your past may explain where you've been. But it doesn't have to decide where you're going. Website: https://www.futurizeyourself.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meyerstom/ Tom, thank you for joining Derive Insights and for sharing your perspective on the future, personal transformation, adaptation, and the stories we tell ourselves about what we're capable of becoming. This conversation reminds us that the future isn't only about predicting what will happen. It's also about preparing ourselves to meet change with greater awareness, flexibility, and intention. Thank you for challenging us to look beyond our past, think about the person we're becoming, and make better choices today that can shape the future we want to experience. To learn more about Tom's work and explore his approach to future-focused personal development, visit his website or connect with him on LinkedIn above. As we learn, grow, and keep becoming, one conversation at a time.

  2. 8h ago

    75. Awakening to a Deeper Understanding of Yourself Featuring Dr. Monalisa Coburn

    What if understanding who you are goes beyond what you can see, experience, or explain on the surface? In this episode of Derive Insights, Etu Daniel sits down with Dr. Monalisa Coburn for a fascinating conversation about consciousness, spirituality, intuition, awakening, and the deeper possibilities within the human experience. Dr. Monalisa is a lifelong teacher, consciousness author, medium, channeler, and founder of Soul Navigators Academy. She is also the Amazon bestselling author of Downloads from One Consciousness and The Joy of One Consciousness, where she explores practical ways to understand our spiritual journey and connect with higher guidance. In this conversation, we explore what it means to awaken, recognize our inner guidance, understand recurring patterns, and become more connected to ourselves and the world around us. Monalisa shares her perspective on consciousness and the idea that there may be dimensions of our existence that we don't immediately recognize. We also begin with a powerful part of her own journey—the moment she felt called to begin teaching the principles of consciousness and helping others navigate their spiritual awakening. Through her work with Soul Navigators Academy, Monalisa brings structure and practical guidance to subjects that can often feel difficult to understand, including intuition, channeling, mediumship, awakening, and consciousness. This conversation invites us to become more curious about our inner world, question what we believe is possible, and consider what might happen when we learn to listen more deeply to the guidance within us. Because sometimes, the journey of discovering who we are begins when we become willing to look beyond what we already know. Website: https://soulnavigators.com/ Monalisa, thank you for joining Derive Insights and for sharing your perspective on consciousness, spirituality, intuition, awakening, and the deeper journey of understanding ourselves. This conversation reminds us that self-discovery can take us into places we may not always have the words to explain, but that can still challenge us to become more curious, more aware, and more connected to our inner experience. Thank you for opening the door to a different way of thinking about consciousness and encouraging us to explore the possibilities within ourselves. To learn more about Monalisa's work and continue exploring her approach to consciousness and spiritual development, visit her website above. As we learn, grow, and keep becoming, one conversation at a time.

  3. 9h ago

    74. The Small Choices That Build Lasting Love Featuring Ed Tomlinson

    What if extraordinary relationships aren't found, but intentionally built? In this episode of Derive Insights, Etu Daniel sits down with Ed Tomlinson, a successful real estate professional, inventor, entrepreneur, bestselling author, mentor, and community leader who has spent more than five decades asking one powerful question: How can this be made better? That question has shaped Ed's career and also his understanding of relationships. After interviewing thousands of people and studying what makes relationships succeed, Ed wrote Glowing Relationships: How Two Ordinary People Can Create What Dreams Are Made Of, sharing practical wisdom for couples who want to build something meaningful and lasting together. In this conversation, we explore why relationships rarely fall apart because of one single moment. More often, they are shaped by the accumulation of small, everyday choices the way we communicate, show kindness, extend forgiveness, build trust, practice generosity, and choose to care for one another. Ed challenges the idea that a great relationship is simply about finding the “right person.” Instead, he encourages us to think about love as something we actively create through our actions and choices every day. This conversation is for anyone who wants to better understand what makes relationships grow stronger with time and how ordinary people can intentionally build an extraordinary relationship. Because lasting love isn't just about how two people feel about each other. It's about what they choose to build together. Website: https://www.amazon.com/Intimate-More-Often-Dave-Robin/dp/0962677604/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3G8DXEJNBSZ1S&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ms-e6WnlXAiX4w2kjRwzh7tVmT0xQigP97JAiBurcm1nGmTne4-rmAhXq-RQnZNwChbF2Ey_E404TvDbKgigaYAdKQi6215tdkRo1fGpxT_oggLcBPKWICfUISB5tUwbYYTNXc2R-8ED9YYrVTZBZdoKT9_QB9YWI_cBFeA879YXhz-CZliKhp3mUCgg3WxwTXnv_0siUcz4k_jjstU7y1UdEyFdhuvPgp1H33etwtyLSdmgwFcT4hiLWKwAvzGW4oPwpZF7_L6srcdFiQ_LgkOoTh-VvyA4HUkP6DFysgw.uctjUTd6ZNNccGvPvohpYbVJUigt0a6pGWCKn9jKaBQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=intimate+sex+more+often&qid=1779567913&sprefix=intimate+sex+more+often%2Caps%2C187&sr=8-2 Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/edctomlinson Ed, thank you for joining Derive Insights and for sharing your wisdom on relationships, communication, love, and the intentional choices that help people build something lasting. Your perspective reminds us that extraordinary relationships don't happen by accident. They are shaped through the small things we choose to do and keep choosing to do for the people we love. Thank you for encouraging us to look beyond the idea of simply finding the right person and instead focus on becoming the kind of people who can intentionally build the relationships we hope for. As we learn, grow, and keep becoming, one conversation at a time.

  4. 9h ago

    73. Purpose Has No Expiry Date Featuring Edward Doherty

    What if it's never too late to pursue a new dream, make an impact, or become the person you were meant to be? In this episode of Derive Insights, Etu Daniel sits down with Edward Doherty, a leadership consultant, business executive, author, mentor, and lifelong believer in the power of persistence. Ed's extraordinary career spans decades of leadership and service. He has served as a regional vice president overseeing more than 135 restaurants, a human resources officer within an 11,000-employee organization, president of a multi-million-dollar company, nonprofit executive, and leadership consultant. But beyond the titles and professional achievements is a story shaped by persistence, family, service, optimism, and purpose. Ed is also the father of a son with disabilities, a dedicated volunteer, and someone who continues to challenge the idea that there is an age limit on meaningful achievement. At 70, he ran his first Boston Marathon. At 72, he published his first book, The Vision at the Speed of Life—a collection of life lessons drawn from decades of leadership, mentoring, personal challenges, and unwavering optimism. In this conversation, we explore the experiences that shaped Ed's understanding of leadership, success, resilience, and what it means to live a life that influences others. We talk about persistence, finding purpose through different seasons of life, the lessons that come with experience, and why some of our most meaningful accomplishments may happen later than we expect. This conversation is a reminder that success isn't measured only by what we accomplish. It's also measured by the lives we touch, the people we encourage, and the example we leave behind. Because your story isn't over simply because you've reached a certain age or season of life. Purpose has no expiry date. Website: https://ambroselanden.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-doherty-ab65875/ Ed, thank you for joining Derive Insights and for sharing your remarkable journey, your leadership lessons, and your perspective on persistence and purpose. Your story is a powerful reminder that life continues to offer opportunities to grow, contribute, and pursue meaningful goals at every stage. Running your first Boston Marathon at 70 and publishing your first book at 72 are beautiful examples that purpose doesn't come with an expiration date. Thank you for reminding us that the greatest measure of a life may not simply be what we achieve, but the lives we influence along the way. As we learn, grow, and keep becoming, one conversation at a time.

  5. 9h ago

    72. The Patterns Holding Great Leaders Back Featuring Dr. Marcia Ruben

    What if the biggest thing holding a capable leader back isn't a lack of knowledge or ability, but a pattern they haven't learned to recognize? In this episode of Derive Insights, Etu Daniel sits down with Dr. Marcia Ruben, an executive coach, organizational consultant, and professor emerita who has spent more than 30 years helping leaders understand the patterns that can limit their effectiveness. Dr. Ruben is also the author of The Neuroscience Rewire: Untouchable Leader, where she explores the connection between neuroscience, leadership, and the internal patterns that shape how we think, respond, and lead. In this conversation, we begin exploring what happens inside the mind of capable leaders and why intelligence, experience, and competence don't always prevent us from getting stuck in familiar patterns. Through her work as a coach, consultant, and educator, Marcia brings a deeper perspective to leadership one that looks beyond performance and asks us to examine the thinking, behaviors, and internal patterns underneath it. This conversation is an invitation to look inward, recognize the patterns that may be influencing our decisions and relationships, and consider what becomes possible when we learn to rewire the way we respond. Because sometimes, becoming a better leader isn't about becoming more capable. It's about becoming more aware of what's already happening within you. Website: https://leadershiptangles.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marciarubenphd/ Marcia, thank you for joining Derive Insights and for sharing your experience and perspective on leadership, neuroscience, and the patterns that can shape the way we think and lead. This conversation reminds us that even capable and accomplished people can become caught in patterns they don't always recognize. Developing greater self-awareness can be the first step toward changing those patterns and becoming more intentional in how we lead and live. Thank you for helping us look beneath the surface of leadership and understand the person behind the performance. As we learn, grow, and keep becoming, one conversation at a time.

  6. 9h ago

    71. Understanding People Through Personality Featuring Sheila Glazov

    What if some of the people we struggle to understand aren't actually trying to be difficult? What if they simply see, process, and respond to the world differently? In this episode of Derive Insights, Etu Daniel sits down with Sheila Glazov, a best-selling author, award-winning personality expert, internationally known speaker, coach, and passionate educator. Sheila began her career as a teacher before developing What Color Is Your Brain?, a colorful framework designed to help people better understand how we think, communicate, solve problems, handle conflict, and build relationships. With more than 41,000 copies of her book sold, Sheila's work has reached businesses, schools, families, community leaders, and individuals around the world. In this conversation, we explore the differences in how people think, communicate, approach problems, and navigate relationships. We look at why certain people seem naturally easy to connect with while others can leave us feeling misunderstood or frustrated. More importantly, Sheila challenges us to move beyond simply tolerating differences and toward genuinely accepting and appreciating them. At the heart of her message is a powerful shift: replacing assumptions with curiosity, criticism with communication, and conflict with connection. This conversation is more than a discussion about personality types. It is an invitation to understand ourselves better, understand the people around us with greater empathy, and recognize that sometimes the person we find difficult may simply be seeing the world through a different lens.  Website:https://sheilaglazov.com/  LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheila-n-glazov-aa96237/?skipRedirect=true Sheila, thank you for joining Derive Insights and for sharing your perspective on personality, communication, relationships, and human differences. This conversation reminds us that understanding people begins with being willing to look beyond our assumptions. Not everyone thinks, communicates, or responds the way we do and those differences don't always have to divide us. Thank you for encouraging us to replace judgment with curiosity, criticism with communication, and conflict with connection. As we learn, grow, and keep becoming, one conversation at a time.

  7. 9h ago

    70. Beyond the Blame: Understanding Obesity Differently Featuring Iva Nadler

    What if obesity is far more complicated than simply eating less and moving more? In this episode of Derive Insights, Etu Daniel sits down with Iva Nadler, a leading pediatric bariatric surgeon who has spent more than two decades treating children with obesity and studying the biology behind weight gain. Together, we explore the science behind obesity, childhood weight, genetics, biology, development, and the body's mechanisms for regulating weight and why understanding these factors can change the way we think about treatment. Iva shares insights from his work in patient care and scientific research, including the biology of fat cells and the factors that influence body weight. We also explore the importance of moving beyond the shame, blame, and oversimplification that often surround conversations about obesity. At the heart of this conversation is a bigger question: What happens when we replace judgment with understanding? This episode invites us to look at obesity through a more compassionate and evidence-based lens and to recognize that behind every health challenge is a person, a story, and a body shaped by factors that may be far more complex than we realize.  Website: https://www.obesityexplained.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanpnadler/ Iva, thank you for joining Derive Insights and for helping us look at obesity from a deeper and more informed perspective. This conversation is an important reminder that some of the challenges people face cannot be fully understood through simple explanations or assumptions. By learning more about biology, genetics, development, and the mechanisms behind weight regulation, we can begin to approach these conversations with greater empathy and understanding. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and for helping us challenge the shame and oversimplification that can surround obesity. As we learn, grow, and keep becoming, one conversation at a time.

  8. 10h ago

    69. When Profit Doesn’t Feel Like Success Featuring Paul Sweeney

    What if your business is profitable but you still don't feel successful? In this episode of Derive Insights, Etu Daniel sits down with Paul Sweeney, a business advisor and chartered accountant who helps business owners gain clarity, improve cash flow, and make better decisions. Paul works with entrepreneurs whose businesses may look successful on paper but still feel harder, more stressful, or more dependent on them than they should be. In this conversation, we explore the often-overlooked gap between having a profitable business and actually feeling in control of that business. We talk about cash flow, business planning, decision-making, owner dependency, and why profit alone doesn't always tell the full story of a business owner's reality. Paul brings a practical, plain-English approach to business and finance, focusing on useful decisions rather than complicated jargon or theory. He also shares insights from his work and from hosting The Business Behind Your Business podcast, where he helps small business owners build, lead, and thrive. This conversation is for entrepreneurs who have ever wondered why their business can look good from the outside while still feeling overwhelming on the inside. Because true business success isn't just about making money. It's also about having clarity, control, confidence, and the freedom to enjoy what you've built. Website: https://paulsweeneyaccountant.au/ Linkedin; https://paulsweeneyaccountant.au/ Paul, thank you for joining Derive Insights and for bringing such a practical perspective to business, finance, and entrepreneurship. This conversation was a valuable reminder that profitability is only one part of the picture. A truly healthy business should also give its owner greater clarity, control, and the ability to make better decisions without carrying everything alone. Thank you for helping us look beyond the numbers and understand what business success should actually feel like. As we learn, grow, and keep becoming, one conversation at a time.

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I'm Etu Daniel an entrepreneur, a lifelong learner, and host of Derive Insights, I believe every person has a story, every story holds a lesson, and every lesson has the power to help someone become Stronger, Wiser , Better, more Discipline and more Valuable. Through honest conversations with entrepreneurs, leaders, creators, and everyday people, I uncover practical wisdom to helps you make better decisions, overcome challenges, create value, and grow in every area of life, Join me as we learn, grow, and keep becoming, one conversation at a time.

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  • Creator
    Etu Daniel
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    76
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Etu Daniel
  • Show Website
    Derive Insights