The Michael Tabirade Podcast

The new Coronavirus, COVID-19 is causing the world to stop. But amidst all this uncertainty lies and opportunity to pause, reflect and build your strength. In this episode, I lay down some of the facts and create context behind why you need to develop resilience and strength to get through this. This may not resonate with everyone, for those who it does, listen up! For more information, coaching a...

We are living in some very uncertain times, where an unknown virus is controlling the lives of billions of people globally. In this episode, I take time to discuss this with a good friend of mine, Mary Godwin, a business consultant and Author, focusing on the mindset and business perspective of this all. For more information, coaching and to connect click on the links below: Sh: https://shor.by/mi...

I'm sure many of you have heard of Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, something I would argue is extremely important to assess during these times of COVID-19.  In 1943 Abraham Maslow published the "The Theory of Motivation"  aimed to allow the world to understand what motivates us, and how we can develop some sense of focus and meaning in our lives.  In this episode, I go deep int...

Burnout is a real thing, and many people have experienced it. But why does this happen? What moves us to get to a state where our body is completed depleted, and to a degree non-responsive to certain things? In this episode, I focus on what is required to monitor if you are approaching burnout, and what you can do to better manage your activities. For more information, coaching and to connect clic...

We have all faced situations that are super tough, and sometimes we cannot see the end of the tunnel. However, there are few qualities that you could uphold, that enable you to be resilient and better prepared for these periods mentally and emotionally. In this episode, I give thoughts on how you can be more resilient and what psychology highlights in terms of being this way. For more information,...

Money does not make the world go round gravity does... However, money is a topic on the tip of everyone's tongue. My question to you in this episode is, how important is money to you? Many people complain of having money issues, but really they have a goal and discipline issue. In this episode, I break down my perspective on money and it's importance in general. For more information, coaching and...

There are a few things done well that can really make you stand out as a successful human being, and that is consistency! However consistency doesn't mean good results, it just means a result. The intelligence behind your consistent approach will determine the quality of your results. In this episode, I dive deep into what consistency is and what you need to do to develop it. For more information,...

This episode is a dedicated episode, thanking those who had offered their help, time and real support towards making my book launch event a success. What made it a success was the fact that people engaged positively, gave back positive feedback and people discovered a real vibe of authenticity. If you helped, supported or attended this event, I would like to sincerely extend my thanks to you! For...

EQ or emotional intelligence is a buzz word or phrase popularized by Daniel Goleman and his book, "Emotional Intelligence." Although we can argue that emotional intelligence is important, do we know what it is, and how we can improve it? In this episode, I attempt to explain to you the dimensions of emotional intelligence, and how you can improve it by focusing on working on these four dimensions....

Communication is the exchange of information from more than one source point. The quality of how you receive, perceive and give information, will determine the quality of your decision making and outcomes. Therefore, it pays to improve the quality of your communication. In this episode, I highlight some key points required to help you become a well-rounded communicator. Be patient with this episod...

Whether you hate them or love them, your friends determine your mood. They also have the ability to determine your success. Aristotle defines the perfect friendship as one of virtue and good, in which friends love each other for their own sake, and wish good things for each other. In this bigger than usual episode, I give you a break down for my criteria for what defines a good friend, or in other...

Have you ever answered the question: "Why are you here?" Apart from obvious biological interactions, is there another reason why you may be here? Do you believe you are here for a reason or are you more nihilistic in nature? This episode, dives into the ultimate question "Why are you here?" and breaks down possible ways in which in can answer that question as confidently as you can for you. For co...

Do you know what gets you motivated? Do you know what allows you to do something for long periods of time, without necessarily getting tired? There have been some smart people who have broken this down into 3-4 main components. In this episode, I talk about the 4 components that can help you stay motivated for long periods of time. Identifying this component for you may make a lot of sense for you...

When something means something to you, you are more likely going to draw yourself closer to it. It creates an emotional and maybe even spiritual connection, therefore your drive is more efficient in nature. Ask yourself, what gives you a sense of meaning in life? In this episode, I dive deep into why meaning is important to us and how you can employ some simple exercise to cultivate this experienc...

What's your purpose? What if I said, "What's the big goal you want to achieve in life?" Whether that feels a little bit easier to answer or not is very telling, and says something about what the word "Purpose" does to us. In this episode, I explore purpose, what it means, and how you can cultivate a "sense of purpose" for yourself. Wb: https://michaeltabirade.com Sh: https://shor.by/michaeltabirad...

The moment I realised my values, it the moment I started to live more freely and authentically. Quite simply your values are what you as important to you, defined by your experiences. It is a big shift in terms of how you move forward with your life. In this episode, I talk more about how you can discover your values and use them to help you make decisions that will generate more frequent happier...

Today is the start of my new year, and in this episode, I want to talk about 8 things that I have learned that given me a positive and progressive perspective in life. I believe that these 8 things will also be useful to you also. Thank you for all the support and kind messages I have received. I am truly grateful. Make sure to subscribe and share this with anyone who you think needs it. For more...

Happy Valentine's day! In this episode, I conclude this special series by talking about the 5 Love languages, discussed in detail within Dr Gary Lantham's book. I start by giving a definition of love, and transition into the love languages and how you can adopt them in your life. You can check out the book here (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/2UPRNCO In the episode, I mention my sister's sweet ta...

This is the last part of the 'Valentine's day series', and we are focusing on improving your healthy lifestyle. This is 3 out of 3, and this section is known as [PHYSIQUE]. If you have a healthy mind and body, you're more likely going to attract more opportunities in your life. You are not only healthier, but you also adopt the right sort of habits and level of determination. These are all things...

In the last episode, I spoke about some key elements to set you the right foundations for attracting the right woman. In this episode, we continue this for our Valentine's theme focusing on Part 2 of 3, PERSONALITY. This is the heart to all attraction and if you have difficulty in mastering these aspects, then focus on personal development and improving your soft skills. I would go back to the pre...

This episode focuses on things that men need to adopt, in order to attract the right sort of woman. If you're looking to settle down and find the right sort of partner, there are certain qualities you'll need to develop and focus on. This is 1 out of 3 parts that aim to make you an attractive male. This part is known as PROFIT. For more information and to connect click on the links below: Sh: http...

It's valentine's week and this is 4 part series aimed to help you attract the right person or improve things in your relationship. Sorry ladies, this information is directly specific to men, however, I think it would be great for you also to listen in an give a perspective! This episode focuses on 10 things to help a man improve his relationship, or at least be conscious of in order to deepen the...

Talk is cheap, anyone can say they are going to do something and make it look like they have. However, not many actually take action on their goals. Part of this reason is that you need to discipline your lifestyle towards a cause.  In this episode, I talk about the concept of "committing to a cause" and how you can implement this practice into your life. Wb: https://michaeltabirade.com/ In:...

It may seem like a weird question to ask, but, do you know what your body is saying given specific circumstances? For example, when you get a headache, you may feel frustrated, tired or angry. But have you ever noticed when that happens and why that happens? In this episode I explore how we can tune into our bodies communication signals, in order to better manage our mind, emotions and actions. Th...

I'm not a gym expert, but I do believe that attending the gym with purpose is one of the best personal development tools out there. It can help with an array of things like confidence, self-image and a plethora of mental and physical health benefits.  In this episode, I talk about how you can strategically position yourself to attend your local gym with a purpose. It's not easy (I would know!...