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.

  1. Sep 12

    78. Building a Life Beyond Your Time Featuring Josh Washington

    What happens when you realize that your income is tied directly to your time, your body, and your ability to keep performing? In this episode of Derive Insights, Etu Daniel sits down with Josh Washington, a former professional dancer with the JabbaWockeeZ who spent nearly a decade touring the world before transitioning into sales, marketing, entrepreneurship, and capital raising. Josh's journey is a powerful story of reinvention. After years of performing professionally, he began questioning what would happen if his income depended less on his physical ability and the number of hours he could work. That realization pushed him to think differently about identity, self-concept, wealth, ownership, and the kind of life he wanted to build. Today, through his work in capital raising, Josh helps people raise capital and acquire assets while challenging the beliefs that can prevent them from asking for more and pursuing greater possibilities. His clients have collectively raised approximately $400 million in debt and equity. In this conversation, we explore what it means to redefine yourself when the identity that once worked for you no longer fits the future you're trying to create. Josh shares lessons from his transition from the stage to entrepreneurship and explains why changing your self-concept can be just as important as changing your strategy. We also explore the difference between earning money through your time and building assets that can continue creating value beyond your direct involvement. This conversation is for anyone who has ever wondered whether there is more possible for their life, career, income, or identity—and for those ready to stop allowing old beliefs to define what they can ask for or become. Because sometimes the next level of your life doesn't begin with learning something new. It begins with seeing yourself differently. Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuaswashington619/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuaswashington619/ Josh, thank you for joining Derive Insights and for sharing your journey from professional dance to entrepreneurship, capital raising, and helping others think differently about their identity and possibilities. Your story reminds us that the skills and experiences that shape one chapter of our lives don't have to define every chapter that follows. Thank you for challenging us to examine the beliefs we hold about ourselves, our income, and what we're capable of building and for showing how intentional reinvention can open the door to a completely different future. As we learn, grow, and keep becoming, one conversation at a time.

  2. Sep 12

    77. Finding Strength When Life Hits Hard Featuring Bill Derrick

    What do we hold on to when life takes us through a storm we never expected? In this episode of Derive Insights, Etu Daniel sits down with Bill Derrick, a family business leader, author, and speaker with more than 50 years of experience in the construction industry. Bill has experienced some of life's most challenging storms firsthand. After helping lead his family business through the Great Recession, he and his family faced another life-changing challenge when Bill was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, an incurable blood cancer. Rather than allowing these experiences to simply define him, Bill used them as an opportunity to reflect on resilience, faith, gratitude, family, and the deeper meaning we can find in difficult seasons. His book, Restored by the Storm, shares the lessons and perspective he gained through these experiences and offers a powerful reminder that storms can change us without having to destroy us. In this conversation, we explore what it means to keep moving forward when circumstances are beyond our control, how faith can provide strength during uncertainty, and why gratitude can change the way we experience even the hardest moments. Bill also reminds us that resilience isn't necessarily about pretending everything is okay. Sometimes, it's about acknowledging the storm, finding something to hold on to, and discovering what the experience can teach us. This conversation is for anyone navigating a difficult season—whether through business, health, relationships, loss, or circumstances they never saw coming. Because sometimes the storm doesn't come to end our story. Sometimes, it becomes part of what restores us. Website: https://www.billderrick.com/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/billderrick/ Bill, thank you for joining Derive Insights and for sharing your deeply personal perspective on resilience, faith, gratitude, family, and navigating life's storms. Your story reminds us that difficult seasons can challenge us in ways we never anticipated, but they can also reveal strength, deepen our perspective, and help us discover what truly matters. Thank you for being open about your journey and for reminding us that even in the middle of uncertainty, there can still be meaning, hope, gratitude, and restoration. To learn more about Bill's story and his book, Restored by the Storm, connect with him through his website or LinkedIn above. As we learn, grow, and keep becoming, one conversation at a time.

  3. Sep 4

    76. Your Future Is Built by the Choices You Make Today Featuring Tom Meyers

    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.

  4. Sep 1

    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.

  5. Sep 1

    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.

  6. Sep 1

    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.

  7. Sep 1

    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.

  8. Sep 1

    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.

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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
    78
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Etu Daniel
  • Show Website
    Derive Insights