The ThoughtFuel Podcast Nicos Marcou

Join Nicos Marcou for this fascinating episode on embracing lifelong learning with Children’s Book Author K.Marcus. In this episode they discuss the joys of both lifelong learning and reading, how it ties to our emotional health, why reading to your children is so important for creating a solid foundation for effective communication, and their imagination. We also discuss how to curate for events like TEDx and the creative but long process of writing and publishing a book. Not an episode you ...

Join Nicos Marcou for this exciting episode on how you can improve your communication skills. Nicos is joined by Communications expert and founder of C3Speech Lisa M. Patti M.S., CCC-SLP and they discuss proven methods on how you can effectively engage your audience both virtually and live. They further more discuss the importance of authenticity in communication, imposter syndrome, managing your tone and rhythm when communicating etc. Not an episode you want to miss if you want to be a...

Join Nicos Marcou as he has a discussion with Eduardo Briceño on how you can balance learning and performing to unlock the potential for remarkable growth and success. In this episode discuss the Performance Paradox which is the counterintuitive phenomena that if we focus only on performing, our performance suffers. If our sole focus is on getting things done as best as we can without making mistakes and learning from them, we stop growing. Join us as we uncover effective strategies and insig...

Join Nicos Marcou as he has a discussion with professional MMA Fighter “Josh “SuperGlue” Altum. In this episode we discuss how to take control of your own career, the importance of mental clarity and how to manage life’s challenges whether you win or lose. We also discuss the importance of both physical and mental health and what actions you can take to perform at your best, in and out of the cage. Josh “SuperGlue” Altum is a professional MMA fighter and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt. J...

Join Nicos Marcou as he welcomes Elaine Montilla in a discussion on the importance of belonging, why finding a mentor and being one is important to your career. They also discuss imposter syndrome, and how you can overcome it to be able to lead as your authentic self. Elaine provides great examples from her career that speak to all of us. Elaine Montilla is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for US School Assessment at Pearson, a former Forbes Technology Council member, and an acco...

Join Nicos Marcou as he has a discussion with the talented HR Strategy Leader Tracy Toler Lightsy. In this episode we discuss how to take control of your own personal development, develop a better personal brand, cultivate your network and address the challenges that arise as you are progressing in your career.Tracy Toler Lightsy is an HR Strategy Leader with experience that spans the course of almost 25 years in both the Global professional services space as well as with mid-sized public con...