The Academy Podcast with Kamil Shah

🎙"They can also be impatient, insensitive, and have a tendency to be dismissive of other people's opinions, which can make them difficult to work with." In this 2nd episode of the multi-part series, I will cover the first of the four types of human behavior as described by Thomas Erikson, and that is the Red type! In his book, "Surrounded By Idiots : The Four Types of Human Beha...

🎙"How can someone behave differently in different situations? Surely they would be the same person in and out of the office, right?" The 1st of a multi-part series, I will cover the subject of the different types of human behaviors as described by Thomas Erikson in his book, "Surrounded By Idiots : The Four Types of Human Behavior - or How to understand those who cannot be understoo...

🎙"We have to re-educate people about their sedentary lifestyle, their lifestyle choices & its impact on their health & wealth." This week I'm joined by Urban Design Consultant & Founder of Street Design Team, Deema Aburizik. Deema’s Dubai-based startup advocates for a healthier design approach to cities, that encourages its citizens and residents to think and act on alter...

🎙"If we had the courage to face ourselves, to make a step, to take a risk & to take a leap of faith...that would build your confidence." This week I'm is joined by Mindset Transformation & Success Coach, Alina Nistor. Alina’s vast life experiences have given her the knowledge and tools to help women overcome fear and remove limiting negative beliefs by bringing awareness and...

🎙"Staggering statistics show that more than 80% of employees globally are not engaged in their jobs" As the world gets back to the new normal with hybrid work practices, how do companies address the central issue of employees being ever more disengaged at work? Whether working from home or from the office, 5 or 4 day work weeks, more and more employees are slowly quietly quitting. I believe that c...

🎙"Studies show that only 4% of people who set New Year’s Resolutions, keep them after 6 months, and the number drops even further after that!" It's that time of year again. Yes! The start to a brand new year. Everyone is doing it. Setting a New Year's Resolution to give up something, or to take on something new. To let go of something old, or to take on a new challenge. Whatever it is, the interes...

🎙"The beauty with vulnerability is that it builds trust." This week I'm is joined by Leadership Mentor, Author & Podcast Host, Mark Sephton. In this deep and vulnerable episode, Mark shares his story of going through personal challenges in his formative years and personal relationships which has taught him valuable life lessons he now uses to help many across the globe. Mark is a personal ment...

🎙"When you are at peace with you, and you are the best version of you, you get to walk away feeling good about what you did." In this week's inspiring episode, Kamil talks to Life Coach, Relationship Expert, Author & Motivational Speaker, Cinthia Hiett. With a Masters Degree in Counselling and over 30 years of experience in the field of coaching, Cinthia has a passion for helping men and women...

🎙"It was your idea and it's O.K. to take ownership of that!" Hailed as one of 'THE' voices that brightens up Dubai's mornings, this week I'm is joined by none other than Virgin Radio Presenter and Co-Host of the Kris Fade Show, Priti Malik! In this insightful episode, Priti shares with me her journey, the power of listening to your inner voice and overcoming Imposter Syndrome by acknowledging and...

🎙 "If you’re out to achieve big things, doing the simple and mundane things all stack up down the line." You've heard of the '5 AM Club'. Well, this episode is not that! It is however an episode that shares the same values as the '5 AM Club', in acknowledging that the principle of creating a morning routine can help us set our days off better. We all live and lead different lives with different sc...

🎙"I think it's a permission slip to be real, and authentic and be OK that it doesn't have to be all things to all people." In this week's inspiring episode, Kamil talks to Soul Consultant, Life Coach, and Creative Catalyst, Kristi Nellor. Kristi comes from a decades-long career in branding and have harnessed the power of storytelling to help hundreds of clients find the soul of their products. Thr...

🎙"If you do not live your purpose and let others live it, then darkness will succeed, but we want the light to succeed in this world, right?" In this week's deep episode, Kamil talks to Jay Shetty Certified Life Coach and Bestselling Author, Frida Bruhn. Frida, one of the founding members of Jay Shetty Certification School, which opened its doors in March 2020, has been into acting and editing for...

🎙"Conformity is the death of our inspiration, of our creativity. We have to do what is our heart's desire, even if it looks crazy as heck to somebody else!" In this week's explosive episode, Kamil talks to Life Coach, Hypnotherapist & Transformational Speaker, Stacey Henry-Carr. Stacey is an ex-corporate leader who now helps people identify, interrupt, and replace blockers with living more mea...

🎙"I've got to let go of the older version of me to step into this new version that I'm going on a path to move towards." In this week's uplifting episode, Kamil talks to Fitness & Resilience Coach, Graham Wheatcroft. Graham faced anxiety issues that led him to fall into a dark place and a very low point in his life. He was determined to break free from this downward spiral and began daily deep...

🎙"But if at any moment, you give up, then the bamboo tree would never come into being."  The 6th of a multi-part series, Kamil covers the final step to finding your 'A Game'.  You've come a long way, from acknowledging the issues, auditing yourself, aligning your vision and taking action.  Surely that's it?  Well, there is one final step which can help us immensely when doubt,...

🎙"Hoping things will work out without us taking action is simply robbing us of the real opportunity of creating the change we want to see." The 5th of a multi-part series, Kamil covers the following step to finding your 'A Game'. Lights, Camera, Action! It’s Showtime! Unfortunately 99% of people fail to take action. All the planning and strategizing done, but only 1% will follow through to make th...

🎙"You have a choice to make. A choice to re-align your actions with your goals." The 4th of a multi-part series, Kamil covers the following step to finding your 'A Game'. Pain is part of life! Yes! Unfortunately this is the truth. However, prolonged pain should not be part of the equation. Pain gives opportunity for growth but long term pain tells us to a much deeper underlying issue. For the most...

🎙"When we understand this concept, we understand that we can choose to change the way we think and act." The 3rd of a multi-part series, Kamil covers the next step to finding your 'A Game'. As we would do an audit on our finances, carrying out an audit on our lives is the next step towards reconnecting with our 'A Game'. What are we currently focusing on? Are they important? What's holding us back...

🎙"Throughout my life, I've seen many people go through this and unfortunately, the vast majority of them tend to be men."  The 2nd of a multi-part series, Kamil covers the first step to finding your 'A Game'.  May is Mental Health Awareness Month and in this episode, Kamil addresses one of the key issues plaguing many people, especially men, when it comes to dealing with their own mental...

🎙"Life can be much broader once you discover one simple fact and that is everything around you that you call life was made up by people that were no smarter than you."  The 1st of a multi-part series, Kamil covers the topic of 'The A Game'.  Do you feel demotivated, unchallenged, dreading going into work every day or even thinking that you're not operating at full capacity and that you h...

🎙"Being on the Autism spectrum has never held me back from doing things. I am not ashamed of having Autism. It allows me to see things better. " April is Autism Awareness month. This week, Kamil is joined by Emirati Artist & Entrepreneur, Abdulla Lutfi. As an artist on the Autistic spectrum, Abdulla sees and interprets the world in a unique and non-conventional way. As a “Person of Determinati...

🎙"You have to take action & you have to 'do' to find your way through..to know what information to gather." In this week's powerful episode, Kamil talks to Michelle Savage; Book Editor & Author Mentor. Michelle writes because she’s far too curious not to find out what will show up on the page, and also because the string that runs between her heart and something infinite tugs too strongly...

🎙"If we understand where to draw our boundaries, saying no becomes sexy!" Many will resonate with this powerful episode as Kamil talks to the 4 x Serial Entrepreneur & Holistic Business Coach, Andrea Cristancho. Andrea is the founder of The No Hustle Club & host of The No Hustle Summit .  She is also the CEO of Andrea Born International serving as a Holistic Business Coach helping bus...

🎙"It is the opposite of the narrative that is given. If you're wanting to be a man...have the courage to cry." Yet another powerful conversation, Kamil talks to David Sacha, co-owner of the digital design company Akton LLC, as he shares his story navigating self-love, as a man. David shares his journey in finding himself through personal traumas especially past relationships which have opened his...

🎙"This is your life...either you take control of your life or other people are gonna take control of it." In this episode, Kamil is joined Youth Coach, Amirah Gilani as she shares her journey to taking ownership of her life and finding herself in the process. Although still in education, Amirah has gone through a transformative period in her life and is using her awakened state to help others espe...