Lost and Searching with Seven Jacobs

Alex Ayin is a business growth legend, and we unpack the strategies - and the personal growth work - that brings it all together. 👉 Find the full playlist of episodes HERE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO6l9CNQoSFdYrSofAAHBcTdsnpYk8iYg ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Alex left a traditional career pathway at a young age to join Steven Bartlett at Social Chain. After they sold t...

During a live event, Sales Expert Tash Rebuck and previous guest Ken Ekow join me to discuss how to sell through storytelling, and good practices for both. 👉 Find the full playlist of episodes HERE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO6l9CNQoSFdYrSofAAHBcTdsnpYk8iYg ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ As it turns out, whether you're selling a business, a product, or yourself (think...

We're told resilience is about bouncing back from failure. But what if we've got it all wrong? What if true resilience is about building capacity before we even need to recover? And why do so many of us live in fear of not reaching our mysterious "potential"? 👉 Find the full playlist of episodes HERE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO6l9CNQoSFdYrSofA...

We're taught that financial success and early retirement are the ultimate goals. But what happens when you achieve them and still feel empty? Why does having unlimited choices sometimes feel more paralyzing than liberating? Emma discovered that "doing too little can be just as draining as doing too much" - so what should we focus on instead? 👉 Find the full playlist of episodes HERE...

Shocka dives into the life-changing idea of choosing to be a “key” for others, instead of a “padlock”. Your daily choices and intentions can either unlock opportunities and inspiration, or lock possibility away. Through honest self-reflection and actionable advice, you’ll learn how vulnerability, personal responsibility, and living with purpose can empower you to create positive change for yoursel...

Authenticity feels harder than ever when building something from scratch. We're told to "fake it till you make it," but what if that's actually holding us back? How do you lead with genuine confidence when everything feels uncertain? 👉 Find the full playlist of episodes HERE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO6l9CNQoSFdYrSofAAHBcTdsnpYk8iYg Hattie Willis is the founder of...

We live in environments designed to overstimulate us, yet wonder why anxiety and depression rates are skyrocketing. What if the spaces we inhabitdaily are actively dysregulating our nervous systems? And what if technology—rather than being part of the problem—could become our greatest tool for prevention? Can virtual reality actually heal us, or are we just addingmore digital noise to an already o...

We're naturally wired to sync with others: our heartbeats, brain waves, and emotions align when we connect. But modern life is breaking this biological superpower. Are we losing our ability to truly empathize and collaborate? What happens when our brains can no longer synchronize with the people around us? 👉 Find the full playlist of episodes HERE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.co...

Most of us dread networking events - the awkward small talk, the transactional feel, the pressure to "sell yourself." But what if networking could actually be joyful? What if it was less about what you can get and more about what you can give? Mike Adams has cracked the code after attending over 1,000 networking events and transforming from a shy programmer into a master connector. 👉 Fi...

We're living through a polycrisis - climate change, inequality, migration, polarization—all interconnected and seemingly insurmountable. But what if the solution isn't top-down policy or technological fixes? What if it's about transforming how we see ourselves: from passive consumers to active citizens? Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/EgtaezzlzqQ

Mental health stigma kills more than we realize, especially in Black communities where vulnerability is seen as weakness. But what if our deepest struggles could become our greatest strengths? What if vulnerability was actually the key to healing not just ourselves, but others too? 👉 Find the full playlist of episodes HERE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO6l9CNQoSFd...

We live in a world designed for neurotypical brains, forcing millions of neurodivergent people to "mask" their true selves daily just to survive. But what's the real cost of this constant performance? And how can we build systems that celebrate neurological differences rather than suppress them? 👉 Find the full playlist of episodes HERE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/...

In this insightful snippet, Dami Hastrup, co-founder and CEO of VR training tech startup MOONHUB, delves into the realities of long-term dedication, the ever-shifting goalposts of success, and the unexpected advantages of forging your own path. He shares candid reflections on navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, the importance of self-belief amidst external noise, and how to stay gro...

We tell young people to work hard and they'll succeed. Yetmillions of talented students are systematically excluded from opportunities because of their background, not their ability. Meanwhile, we cling to outdated education systems that measure the wrong things. Are we wasting an entiregeneration's potential? What would happen if we actually judged people on their capability rather than t...

Most of us accept that work should feel like an obligation, something we endure to pay the bills. But what if that's completely backwards? If it wasn't about ping pong tables and free snacks, but psychological safety, meaningful challenges, and the freedom to experiment? 👉 Find the full playlist of episodes HERE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO6l9CNQoSFdYrSo...

In this snippet, Ando Eniwumide, CEO of Happening, explores the deep-seated fears that prevent individuals from stepping into their full potential. He distinguishes between the fear of potential and the fear of the demanding process required for success. Ando shares personal insights on abandoning pride, embracing "failing forward," and the real-world consequences and sacrifices, like se...

We're told to follow our dreams and "be authentic," but most of us live lives that contradict our deepest values. We work for companies we don't believe in, consume things that don't align with our principles, and wonder why we feel disconnected. So what does authentic living actually look like? How do we bridge the gap between who we are and how we show up in the world? 👉 Find the full playlist...

We're living through a polycrisis—climate change, inequality, migration, polarization—all interconnected and seemingly insurmountable. But what if the solution isn't top-down policy or technological fixes? What if it's about transforming how we see ourselves: from passive consumers to active citizens? 👉 Find the full playlist of episodes HERE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist...

We tend to confuse empathy with sympathy, and so, fail to develop our EQ. No one wants to admit this though - and so we go around acting with low EQ, low empathy, and therefore, low leadership capability, because leadership is about people, which requires that ability to understand them. Luckily, there's something you can do about it. Watch the full episode with Rachael here: https://youtu.be/...

We're told that having smart ideas is enough to succeed. But why do so many brilliant people with great strategies still fail? What's the missing ingredient that separates those who achieve their goals from those who don't? Could it be that success isn't just about what you know, but how you connect with others and maintain focus on what truly matters? 👉 Find the full playlist of...

Listen in to this one, where our guest used our host as an example and DEMOLISHES how he uses his story and marketing to build a business 😅 Most founders focus obsessively on perfecting their product, but the most successful ones understand something different: their personal story is their greatest competitive advantage. Yet many struggle to authentically share their journey without feeling like...

In this snippet, Ndu Uchea, CEO of Word on the Curb and Google-sponsored 2024 Founder of the Year, dives into the motivations behind modern impatience and the critical importance of understanding people. He discusses how to cultivate this skill for improved relationships and explores the current state of media, questioning whether it intentionally fuels fear. Ndu also touches on the evolving lands...

We're told creativity is just for artists, but neuroscience reveals it's essential for problem-solving, mental health, and human flourishing. So why do modern environments and habits systematically shut down our creative networks? What's really happening in our brains when we create—and how can we redesign our lives to unlock it? 👉 Find the full playlist of episodes HERE: https://www....

We're obsessed with instant results and quick fixes. But what if the real transformation happens when we stop chasing the next shiny object and start trusting our own process? What if the key to sustainable success isn't balance, but intentional imbalance? Ivor Stratford quit alcohol, ran marathons, and built a thriving company—all while questioning everything we're told about work-lif...

Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLImw6xVgNQ In this snippet, Amardeep Parmar, co-founder of Bae HQ, reflects on his journey from growing up in East London and code-switching between different socialenvironments to becoming a successful entrepreneur and community builder. Heshares insights on the critical importance of understanding and empathizingwith diverse perspectives,...