The Leaders Lab Mission Matters Network

This week's episode is so profound and special, so much so that I thought it needed to be divided into a two-part series. This would not have been possible without the presence of my guest -  who was exceptionally candid, open, generous, and wise during our conversation.


As he shares the intricate story of his life journey - the trials of his childhood, the turbulence of his youth, marked by decisions he wasn’t necessarily proud of, and ultimately, the self-discovery that paved the way for embracing new connections and transformative experiences - it is my sincere hope that in the course of his narrative, you will resonate with the shared human experience, and feel seen and heard, much like I did.  While our individual experiences may differ, the power of empathy and the realization that we are not alone in this journey allow us to transcend our present challenges.


This first part of our conversation delves into the theme of adversity—how to confront it or, conversely, avoid succumbing to it. It emphasizes finding the internal strength needed to resist a victim mentality– with the intention that this will set the stage for the second part next week, where our guest delves more into the realm of self-empowerment and the conscious choice to embrace positivity in life…


ABOUT OUR GUEST
Meet Imran Ahmed, Founder of Success Psychology, Breakthrough Experience, Emotional Change Therapy, and The Intervention Academy. He is an award-winning Coach, Trainer, Speaker and Mentor who has been helping individuals and organizations to achieve growth towards their goals and visions for over two decades. 


He is a master of NLP and has used his expertise to help countless individuals achieve success in their personal and professional lives. His mission is to influence, educate and empower people to create greater change. 


Imran is also a successful business owner. But it wasn't always this way. Imran’s awakening started when he was dealt a tough hand of cards in the early stages of his life. He decided that he had to turn the tide of his own conditions, there came the realization that his current situation would never become his final destination. 


Using his whole life's learning, he has enhanced and developed a set of Transformational tools that enrich lives. The work he does today was born from his own pain and insignificance. Imran's mission now is to help others become the Leaders of their Lives by finding the gifts that are buried Inside every human being and being more than they ever believed they could be.


You can learn more about Imran and his work here:
https://iam-imran.com/
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ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue. 
 
You can learn more about Ken and his team at 
theleaderslab.co


Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/

“To be in full leadership, we need to be expressing on all levels the idea of health and wholeness of mind, body, and spirit.” 


Leadership effectiveness is intricately tied to the holistic well-being of individuals, emphasizing the harmonious integration of mind, body, and spirit. In today's dynamic and demanding work environments, successful leadership extends beyond traditional competencies and requires a comprehensive approach to health and wholeness. 


As a leader, your mental, physical, and spiritual resilience collectively contribute to your ability to navigate challenges, inspire your teams, and make sound decisions. When these facets are in balance, you’ll be better equipped to manage stress, foster creativity, and cultivate a positive organizational culture. 


My guest this week will help you recognize the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit - that it not only enhances individual performance, but also fosters a leadership style that is empathetic, adaptable, and sustainable in the face of evolving demands.


ABOUT OUR GUEST
Dr. Anthony Balduzzi, the founder and CEO of the Fit Father Project and Fit Mother Project, experienced a pivotal moment in his childhood when he watched his own father work relentlessly, only to succumb to illness and pass away at the young age of 42. Anthony was just 9 years old at the time. This life-changing event inspired him to dedicate his life to helping busy fathers and mothers aged 40 and above lose weight, build muscle, and improve their overall health for the well-being of their families.


As a licensed Naturopathic Doctor in Arizona, Dr. Balduzzi also holds dual degrees in Nutrition and Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. In addition to his academic achievements, he is a former national champion bodybuilder. Through his unwavering commitment and efforts, Dr. Balduzzi has successfully helped over 60,000 families across more than 100 countries through his Fit Father and Fit Mother Programs.


You can learn more about Anthony and his work here:
 www.fitfatherproject.com


ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue. 


You can learn more about Ken and his team at 
theleaderslab.co


Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/

“There’s a balance, and a lot of it just comes down to communication and setting expectations; which are the two largest efficiencies leaders have.”


This week’s guest on The Leaders Lab Podcast didn’t have it easy. He had to go through different experiences in his career - some of which almost made him believe that the industry where he is making a huge impact now was not for him. But he carried on, innovated, stayed open-minded, and looked at the bigger picture.


Today, he joins me on the mic, to talk about the insurance world - one of the industries that is fast becoming more and more digital, and less human. But we go beyond that by also about the skills and the human advantage that you or your organization can use to stay competitive and go above and beyond during a time of artificial intelligence and digital advancements.


ABOUT OUR GUEST
Ryan Hanley is the founder and president of Rogue Risk, a first-of-its-kind “human-optimized” digital insurance agency creating sustainability for small businesses through insurance and risk management.


As a Creator, Strategist, and Speaker, he helps insurance professionals create meaningful and sustainable long-term growth in their career and business.


His keynote presentations and customized workshops concentrate on implementing leadership, marketing, and sales initiatives within growth-focused, abundance-minded organizations.


You can learn more about Ryan and his work here: https://www.roguerisk.com/


ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue. 
 
You can learn more about Ken and his team at 
theleaderslab.co


Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/

“When you’re sick and tired of being sick and tired, you’re either checking out or checking in - which way are you gonna go? The pain, the joy, the laughs, the tears of living inside this skin to the best of my ability and serving others every day - that’s the gift of recovery, right? That’s the gift of the journey.” 


My guest this week is an absolute treat to have a conversation with, and I hope that you learn from the stories that we share with each other in this very special episode - which is a very open and genuine exchange of ideas and insights about the journey we all go through not just as leaders, but as human beings in general, from our former selves that taught us the lessons we needed to learn in life to becoming who we are today, and the better version we continue to strive to become. 


ABOUT OUR GUEST


Dave Seymour, a retired 16-year veteran of the Fire Service, launched his Real Estate career during the last market crash, rapidly becoming one of the country's top investors. 
Dave is considered a leading expert in commercial multi-family and Ground Up BFR Development transactions. His success in business and Real Estate put him on the radar of A&E television network as well as multiple news organizations like CBS, ABC, CNBC, and FOX News. “Flipping Boston” aired on A&E for multiple seasons. 


Dave is a no nonsense investor with zero tolerance for inefficiency and speculation. He has helped accredited investors on their very first deal as well as guided some of the largest investment firms in the nation through complex transactions. Dave’s blue collar attitude in a white collar world is why investors seek his advice and want to invest alongside his team at Freedom Venture Investments. 


Dave has disrupted the Private Equity landscape allowing investors access to institutional quality CRE assets that have typically only been for the elite. 


You can learn more about Dave and his work here:
www.freedomventure.com


ABOUT OUR HOST


Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue. 


You can learn more about Ken and his team at 
theleaderslab.co


Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/

“It’s not about perfection, it’s about progress. You can keep progressing every day. I don’t care if they’re minuscule or if they’re big - but if you can just keep getting the wins and compounding that, things are gonna add up to big results.”


What happens when you put two sales leaders in one podcast episode? Without even trying, you produce a geek out session on the topic of all things sales, building strong sales teams, and driving strong results.


My guest this week draws from his extensive background in business development and sales. He possesses a unique ability to identify pivotal starting points for businesses where he then collaborates with clients and their teams to devise balanced and effective strategic plans that yield immediate and positive impacts on their organizations.


Whether you're an established enterprise or a budding startup, this episode will hopefully help you navigate some of the challenges of the business world and thrive in an ever-changing environment.


ABOUT OUR GUEST
David Sliman is a seasoned business expert with over 24 years of invaluable experience in business start-ups in the advertising and marketing industry, with a heavy emphasis on sales development and training. With his deep-rooted passion for sales development, he has created and led companies by honing his skills in crafting sales frameworks and action plans while excelling in leading and motivating field and inside sales teams. 


Throughout his career, David has been involved in creating, growing, and enhancing numerous businesses in the franchise development space and has been involved in 3 company acquisitions.


Beyond his remarkable business acumen, David has also established himself as a sought-after Keynote Speaker and Senior Master Sales Trainer. He attributes much of his success to the years spent perfecting speaker development and sales training programs, which are the bedrock of his proven formula for achievement. 


You can learn more about David and his work here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidslimansalespro



ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue. 
 
You can learn more about Ken and his team at 
theleaderslab.co


Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/

This week on The Leaders Lab Podcast, we talk about something we haven’t discussed on the show before - and that’s how AI is changing not just the business world, but our lives in general. 


Joining us to tackle this very timely topic is an investor in the applications of powerful emerging technologies; someone who believes these technologies are transforming our world - and our place in it; someone who champions our collective responsibility in shaping our societal, financial, and environmental future.


Our guest this week has lectured on these topics at University College London, Wharton Business School, and WIPO to name a few. Learn more about him below…


ABOUT OUR GUEST


Daniel Doll-Steinberg started his career in London and New York in the early days of the global derivatives technology industry. He created one of the first digital rights management businesses, which helped transform the software and entertainment industries. 


In 2016, he was introduced to Blockchain and saw it accelerating AI in remodeling our economy. He co-founded the Atari Token Project to build a metaverse-based new economy platform with Atari, an Ethereum founder, and several gaming legends. He is founding partner at active innovation fund EdenBase.


Daniel was appointed an expert advising both the UK Government and EU Commission, including during the crucial period following the 2007 financial crash, specializing in disruption, education, and the future of work. 


Daniel has also recently written his book 'Unsupervised: Navigating and Influencing a World Controlled by New Technologies'.


You can learn more about him and his work here:
https://linkedin.com/in/daniel-doll-steinberg


ABOUT OUR HOST


Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue. 




You can learn more about Ken and his team at 
Theleaderslab.co


Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/