Take Flight Podcast

In the absence of live sport, documentary series The Last Dance has gone a long way to scratching that itch for us and we're still hooked on Michael Jordan, over 20 years after he retired. We tried our best not to talk about the episodes amongst ourselves...UNTIL now. In this episode, we touch on:- MJ’s leadership; was he too harsh on his teammates? Was his greatness tarnished by the way he treate...

During the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting, Buffett announced that he sold his firm's entire holdings in the four major US airlines, warning that the “world has changed” for the aviation industry because of the coronavirus crisis.@olu_okunola, @curatedbyDJ, @PabiloTimbo and @Shuwel1 covered:- Why Warren Buffet dumped the Airline companies? - Lessons learned from the announcement? - What will the...

During this time of many of us are in lockdown, there are over a billion people around the world who are fasting due to Ramadan...so this episode we wanted to understand more about it! We have @Olu_Okunola and @curatedbyDJ asking the questions to @PabiloTimbo and @Shuwel1 who are both fasting this month! We cover:- What is Ramadan and its origins?- What are you expected to during the month?- What...

With these unprecedented times, we’ve all had a lot more time on our hands - to be either more productive by learning new skills, cleaning, tidying, DIY or tasks you’ve been putting off due to ‘lack of time’. Alternatively, we could have squandered this time by binging on Netflix day in, day out. In this weeks episode, we discuss among ourselves:•What have we learnt about ourselves during this tim...

“I’ve just been furloughed by my employer and I do not know what to do next”….. if this is you or you know anyone that is going through this unfortunate situation then make sure they check out episode 50.In this episode we break down what being furloughed entails and prescribe a number of useful tips that can help those who are going through this and how they can turn this into their advantage. Fr...

During this special period, we are back to releasing weekly episodes EVERY FRIDAY! This episode we imagine it’s 6-9 months from now, based on the info we have today of possible GDP reductions and impact on employment what does life look like?1) Behavioural changes - socially?2) Economic changes - business?3) How we work?4) Will we ever go back to a pre-COVID19 time and way of behaviour?5) What can...

This weeks episode we discuss our lock-down experience. How has quarantine been for us? What have you been doing? What is the first thing we are going to do after lock-down? Tune in to hear our stories and challenges. All this and more in this weeks episode 48 of @takeflightpodcast Aʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴIf you have any feedback or topics you'd like us to discuss, please email us at takeflightpodcas...

Are you living through your purpose? If not, do you know how to find it? Is purpose actually something you find or does it find you? What may be our most meaningful episode so far, we discussed the all important topic on finding self purpose. A very interesting debate around what we believe it is and we believe it is not. If you have been thinking about your own purpose or wondering where to start...

It’s THE news topic of the times. How is it impacting our day to day? How is it impacting our work? How is it impacting our travel plans? Who is using it as an opportunity to travel around the world for discounted prices! And is the media scaring us into a recession? All this and more in this weeks episode 46 of @takeflightpodcast Aʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴIf you have any feedback or topics you'd like...

EP 45 – Honouring Kobe Bryant “The Black Mamba” With the tragic passing of the great Kobe Bryant, we took the opportunity to discuss how his contribution to the world through his basketball and the legacy he has built has impacted us. Kobe Bryant’s death was a hard hitting reminder that our time is limited and whilst we are all chasing some level of success, are we doing our best to prioritise the...

Would you believe that the number one fear in the world is Public speaking. Research shows that people fear speaking on stage in front of an audience more than their own death. On this week’s episodes we break down the tips, tricks and our personal experiences around speaking in front of small and larger audiences. Our discussion covers the best way to practice, the correct body language, what to...

When you achieve something, do you find that those around you ie friends, don't celebrate you? Or do you think they celebrate you when you've accomplished but won't support you along the way? On this weeks episode we debate the challenge of knowing not everyone is going to support your dreams and whether it has an effect on how you share your journey and success with the world. Listen in to hear h...

Have you ever suffered from imposter syndrome? Do you know what it is? Well if you have, I ensure you that you are not alone. Imposter syndrome is the persistent inability to believe that ones success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved as a result of ones own efforts or skills. In this episode we share our experiences of when we have felt like our success has not been deserved, felt out...

We thought there’s no better way than to start this new decade with a discussion on gratitude. Irrespective of anyone’s circumstances we should always aim to improve our quality of being thankful and appreciating what we do have. Research has shown that gratitude is strongly correlated with greater happiness. On this weeks episodes you will learn why we practice gratitude and the benefits we have...

Number 40 and our last episode of 2019. We thought there was no better way than to close the year with a review of our favorite, funniest and most memorable moments. Not only did we take it turns to explain our favorite episode and why we also decided for the first time ever to give each other feedback and lets just say for one particular individual it became very awkward. You really do not want t...

Its that time of the year again! Our favourite time of the year! The time where we review our 2019 goals and decide on how we want to approach 2020. Setting goals is the keystone and foundation for high performers. Goals provide direction, clarity and when aligned with one’s purpose can give a greater meaning throughout the year. On this episode we decided to share our approach on how we will shap...

Are you stuck in the same routine of waking up early, enduring a long commute to work, working long hours, not really having much of an evening to yourself to end up going through the same cycle again tomorrow? Are you also trying to figure out how to create more balance with your work, find time to do more things you love and ultimately maintain a healthier week? This episode we discuss a topic t...

Living a great life is all about getting the right balance between love, wealth, health and happiness, but be honest how many of us actually prioritise our health the way we know we should? In this weeks episode we have in-depth discussion as to why health suffers more in the black, asian, minority and ethic communities. We explore some of the possible root causes such as a lack of education, shar...

With almost 30 years of work and personal experiences between us since we left University, we look back in this episode and discuss what we think it takes to make the most out of your time at University. From stepping out of your comfort zone, networking, studying tips and how to become more valuable we shared everything we could think of that would help students today. You don’t want to miss out...

You can run but you can’t hide and it’s part and parcel of being an employee....yes you guessed it, being restructured from your job at work. On this episode you would be surprised to know that each one of the TakeFlight members have experienced a restructuring. We have an open conversation about what it feels like, the challenges, why it happens but more importantly the mindset to adopt when it d...

In case you haven’t noticed, we’ve moved to bi-weekly episodes. Nevertheless, this week, we talk about the PLANET. This is something that has been all over the news in the past few weeks with the second 'Global Climate Strike' and also the precocious Greta Thunberg lashing out at world leaders at the UN Climate Summit. WE discuss whether we care or are concerned about the impact we’re having. Also...

It's something we and I'm sure YOU don't talk about/ponder enough. Do we consciously and purposely make time to rest? And if so, how do we do it? We all open up to health issues we've faced personally. Olu shares a story in which he considered quitting his job as it wasn't conducive to his health if it was to continue the way it was. Pabilo shares a funny story on mattresses and which one is the B...

Me, me, it’s all about me! This week we speak about ‘ego’. The word ‘ego’ has the proclivity to have negative connotations attached to it. However, what does the word ego mean to us? When can it be useful to use? Is it always a bad thing? Has it ever backfired on us? Without being egotistical, we know you want to hear…so tune in! It’s not a book but it’s a review…a magazine in the property arena....

This week we talk about the deal between Jay Z and the NFL and talk about making changes from within.1. Main Topic - Making changes from within - Jay Z deal with the NFL [2:53]2. Book Recommendation – Olu - 'Sales Revolution' by Neil McCoy-Ward [36:06]Aʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴIf you have any feedback or topics you'd like us to discuss, please email us at takeflightpodcast@gmail.comInstagram @takefligh...

You heard that Daniel and Olu were going to Lesotho to volunteer and build a house and we all wondered how they'd get along with one another. Well, they're fresh off the plane and back in one piece, thank God. Tune in to hear how tough, challenging but rewarding it was plus a whole load more! If you'd like to hear about the volunteering opportunities Habitat for Humanity provides, please feel free...