The Data Shaman Podcast - Quant Mind, Shaman Soul

Daniele Forni
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Quant Mind. Shaman Soul. I spent 15 years in banking before I finally said the two words that changed everything: f*ck it. I quit. Now I'm an executive coach, a recovering risk manager, and someone who genuinely believes most people are quietly waiting for permission to want more than the life they've settled into. This podcast is where we say the quiet part out loud. I'm Daniele Forni, and The Data Shaman is my space to explore the gap between who we are inside and who we perform at work, and what happens when we finally close it. It's part honest conversation, part field guide, and always real. No gurus, no highlight reels, just people telling the truth about their lives and their work. In Season 1, I sat down with coaches to unpack how transformation actually happens. What really shifts when someone changes, how the best coaches think, and the messy, human work behind helping people grow. You can listen to it now! Upcoming is Season 2, titled F*ck it, I Quit. It's about the moment people stop pretending and walk away from the safe job, the safe career, the safe identity, and what they build on the other side. Through my own story and candid conversations with people who leapt before they felt ready, every episode is a small dose of courage for anyone wondering, is this really it? If you've ever felt the crack between your outside life and your inside one, you're in the right place. Spreadsheets and soul. Pull up a chair. Hit subscribe and transform the way you look at your potential.

Episodes

  1. 16h ago

    The Data Shaman Podcast - In Conversation with Jelena Radonjic - Award-Winning Career Coach

    A conversation with career and leadership coach Jelena Radonjic on career growth and professional development. If you want to know more about Daniele Forni, go to www.danieleforni.com

    17 min

  2. Jun 24

    The Data Shaman Podcast - 900 Members, 120 Events: How One Lawyer Built Hong Kong's Most Connected Community — Lizzie Chan

    Lawyer-turned-community-builder Lizzie Chan shares how she grew a network of 900 members and 120 events into one of Hong Kong's most connected professional communities. Lessons on networking, momentum, and building belonging. If you want to know more about Daniele Forni, go to www.danieleforni.com

    25 min

  3. Jun 24

    The Data Shaman Podcast - The Art of Bragging: Why Soft Skills Are the Hardest Skills You'll Ever Learn — Peggy Klaus

    Communication expert Peggy Klaus explains why self-promotion done right is a skill, not a sin — and why the so-called "soft skills" are often the hardest to master. A candid conversation on owning your accomplishments without arrogance. If you want to know more about Daniele Forni, go to www.danieleforni.com

    21 min

  4. Jun 24

    The Data Shaman Podcast - Why Men Are Broken in Relationships (And How to Fix It) — David Lomax

    David Lomax opens up about why so many men struggle in relationships and what it takes to change. A frank conversation on emotional patterns, vulnerability, and practical steps toward healthier connection. If you want to know more about Daniele Forni, go to www.danieleforni.com

    35 min

  5. Jun 24

    The Data Shaman Podcast - Daniele Forni is interviewed by Sertaç Mustafaoglu

    In a role-reversed episode, designer and creative strategist Sertaç — founder of the human-centric design practice Red Elephant, with 20+ years in visual communication — turns the tables and interviews host Daniele Forni. They trace Daniele's path from corporate finance at HSBC to leadership coaching and founding Human Spikes Labs, and dig into why over-reliance on AI may be eroding our critical and creative thinking. The conversation explores "unlearning" as a prerequisite for growth (using Daniele's kung fu training as a metaphor), why great coaching blends scientific rigour with reading the energy of the room, identifying your cognitive "spikes" and neurodivergent high performance, human-centric design, and the practice of zooming out to see yourself and your values more clearly. If you want to know more about Daniele Forni, go to www.danieleforni.com

    32 min
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About

Quant Mind. Shaman Soul. I spent 15 years in banking before I finally said the two words that changed everything: f*ck it. I quit. Now I'm an executive coach, a recovering risk manager, and someone who genuinely believes most people are quietly waiting for permission to want more than the life they've settled into. This podcast is where we say the quiet part out loud. I'm Daniele Forni, and The Data Shaman is my space to explore the gap between who we are inside and who we perform at work, and what happens when we finally close it. It's part honest conversation, part field guide, and always real. No gurus, no highlight reels, just people telling the truth about their lives and their work. In Season 1, I sat down with coaches to unpack how transformation actually happens. What really shifts when someone changes, how the best coaches think, and the messy, human work behind helping people grow. You can listen to it now! Upcoming is Season 2, titled F*ck it, I Quit. It's about the moment people stop pretending and walk away from the safe job, the safe career, the safe identity, and what they build on the other side. Through my own story and candid conversations with people who leapt before they felt ready, every episode is a small dose of courage for anyone wondering, is this really it? If you've ever felt the crack between your outside life and your inside one, you're in the right place. Spreadsheets and soul. Pull up a chair. Hit subscribe and transform the way you look at your potential.

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