The Upside of Losing MomentumSteven Dossou What if losing everything you worked for becomes the beginning of discovering who you truly are? In this inspiring episode of The Phoenix Frequencies, I welcome Steven Dossou, an international speaker, entrepreneur and author whose extraordinary journey is a powerful example of rising from the ashes. Born in Togo, West Africa, Steven grew up in humble circumstances. After finishing high school at just 15, he began questioning the opportunities available to him and the future he wanted to create. His determination eventually took him to South Africa, with less than $150 in his pocket. What followed was a remarkable journey. From sleeping on the streets and taking on whatever work he could find, Steven gradually built a new life. Through curiosity, hard work, and the ability to inspire others, he built a successful career in sales and leadership. By age 25, he was managing teams of 200 people and millions in revenue. But just when momentum seemed unstoppable, life took an unexpected turn. What happened? Steven shares in this episode. He faced the ashes. A conversation with a friend brought him back to three fundamental questions he had first asked himself as a young teenager: Where do I come from? Where am I going? Why am I here? These questions became the starting point of a new chapter. Steven realised that his greatest strength had never been his possessions, position or achievements. It was his ability to bring out the best in people, inspire them and create possibilities. He decided to leave South Africa, move to Singapore and build a new direction for his life. But his most important discovery went much deeper. In this conversation, Steven shares what he considers the three toughest inner battles we face: Fear – finding the courage to move forward despite uncertainty.Self-doubt – challenging the inner voice that questions our abilities and potential.Low self-esteem – recognising our worth beyond external achievements and circumstances.He describes these as the three greatest inner enemies we need to overcome.As an African proverb puts it: “The enemies outside can do us no harm if there are no enemies within.” Steven believes that the real fight is not simply against difficult circumstances, poverty or setbacks. It is the fight against the limitations we carry within ourselves. In this heartfelt conversation, we explore resilience, authenticity, purpose and the power of redefining your story. We also reflect on how life's darkest moments can become opportunities to recreate ourselves and discover a new direction. Because The Upside of Losing Momentum means that when everything falls apart, you discover what truly matters. And that's the real success in life. BIO Steven Dossou is a TEDx Speaker, Author, Entrepreneur and Investor, known as Action Man. He coaches and speaks on transformational leadership, high performance and breaking through fear and self-doubt, has spoken in more than 15 countries, and works on investment facilitation and active deal flow through IRIS Vision Capital. He is the author of Be Transformed, How To Live Free of Fear, Self-doubt & Low Self-esteem. Contact and find Steven Dossou here: info@stevendossou.com https://www.stevendossou.com/speaking-engagement/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/steven-dossou-action-man-3623b5106 YouTube: @StevenDOSSOU Instagram: @steven_dossou TikTok: @stevendossou_actionman We are all responsible for how we show up in the world, to others, ánd to ourselves. With Phoenix Frequencies, Nienke van Bezooijen shines her light on what we can do to be the best versions of ourselves based on how we show up and what we are willing to learn. It isn't about showing the way with pretended positivity, it is the heart-based vulnerability-sharing options. It takes courage to rise. See what is for you. Or share with others. Perfect doesn't exist; curiosity can be the stepping stone to broaden your perspectives. Courage to move on from the past, Trust to be with the present, Rise to create a new future. If you want to be interviewed as a phoenix, write to heartbraincoachnienke @gmail.com
