The Quest for Success

In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Vajira Weerasekara, a business leader and author, talks about his definition of success and his career journey. Vajira believes that success is not an endpoint but a journey that involves resilience and courage. Most importantly, he values the learning and growth that comes from the process. Vajira shares his background, including growing up in Sri...

On this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Noemi Kis, a serial entrepreneur, shares her journey and insights on success, values, and starting a business. She emphasises the importance of aligning work with values and passions. Noemi discusses her upbringing and how it shaped her drive and determination. She shares her experience of starting and managing her own business in the industrial wa...

On this week's episode of The Quest for Success podcast, Deepak Narayan, founder and CEO of Practus, shares his journey and his definition of success. He emphasises the importance of impacting the lives of others and making a difference. Deepak discusses the unique approach of his consulting firm, which focuses on delivering a return on investment for clients. He also talks about the expansio...

Welcome to our first little bonus episode of the Quest for Success Podcast! In this episode, we briefly summarise each of our episodes to date and also delve into some of our key takeaways! We kept it short and sweet and even gave a little teaser into the episode dropping later this week. We would love to hear if you enjoyed the shorter format or not! Complete our Success Survey : https://thequest...

Our Big Ask:  Please follow The Quest for Success Podcast on your favourite streaming platform (or all of them :P  ) This week on The Quest for Success Podcast, Michelle Knox, change manager and world traveler, shares her passion for travel and the impact it has had on her life. She has visited 95 countries and aims to reach 100. Michelle believes that success is about living life to its full pote...

This week on the Quest for Success podcast, Ryan Taylor shares his journey and experiences in life, including his definition of success and his various roles as a technical recruiter and songwriter. He discusses the impact of his childhood, which involved moving around frequently and experiencing different cultures. Ryan also talks about his love for sports, particularly football and basketball, a...

In this episode of the Quest for Success, we chat with the wonderful Shanya Suppasiritad, who shares her journey from being a pastry chef to a stylist to starting her own fashion label and eventually creating a software company in the re-commerce fashion space. She discusses her definition of success, which includes making a positive impact on the fashion industry and leaving the world a better pl...

Thanks for joining us on The Quest for Success. We were lucky enough to sit down with one of our great friends, Duncan Lay, a best-selling author and journalist, to hear his perspective on success. He emphasises the importance of family as the ultimate mark of success. Duncan discusses his journey as an author and the challenges he faced in the publishing industry. He also delves into the process...

Krishan Deegalla, a tech founder and entrepreneur, shares his journey and insights on success and entrepreneurship. He emphasises the importance of happiness, freedom, and flexibility in defining success. Krishan discusses his transition from studying electrical engineering to pursuing a career in software development and eventually starting his own business. He highlights the role of problem-solv...

Florian Christ, a serial entrepreneur and tech investor, shares his journey and insights on success and building successful companies. He emphasises the importance of teamwork, creating value, and having a positive impact. Florian started his entrepreneurial journey at age 18, building IT companies and later transitioning to software companies. He believes in trusting his team and giving them the...

James Allen, an extraordinary explorer, shares his journey from childhood to becoming an adventurer and his unique perspective on success. He discusses the influence of his parents, his diverse career path, and the pivotal moments that shaped his purpose and drive for exploration. James Allen shares his life journey, emphasising the influence of purpose, authenticity, environment, and resilience....

In this episode, Dylan Pathirana interviews his friend Storm Drury, who shares his journey from childhood to helping  grow one of Australia's most exciting solar companies. Storm's experiences, challenges, and motivations are explored, providing valuable insights into his personal and professional growth. The conversation delves into the pursuit of success, physical achievements, and the...

In this episode, Jam shares about his recent trip to Sri Lanka and the Maldives. He also discusses his father's inspiring life story, from being an orphan to becoming a successful man. The key takeaway is that success is not defined by material wealth, but by achieving personal fulfilment. Nimal's journey from a poor village boy to a successful and respected individual is a testament to...

Thanks so much for tuning into another episode. This was so much fun to record, so I hope you enjoy it just as much. In this episode of the Quest for Success podcast, Dylan Pathirana is joined by special guest Michael Gee. They discuss different definitions of success and the secret ingredients to building a successful life and career. They also talk about the influence of family and upbringing on...

In this episode of the Quest for Success podcast, Dylan interviews his grandfather, Jim, to explore his definition of success and how his early upbringing shaped his journey. Jim emphasises the importance of happiness and fulfilment, particularly through strong family connections. He reflects on his career as a carpenter and the various jobs he took on, highlighting the value of adaptability and g...

We’re back!! This episode focuses on Dylans transition to the startup world and how his two months at Stanford influenced him. We also compare this to Jam’s Harvard experience and the crossover between the two courses. Listen to find out some of the important lessons we learned from these ivy league colleges. Resources we discuss: Dylan’s Blog: https://dylan.pathirana.com/blog   Arnold Swarschnegg...

Welcome! Thanks for joining us on this journey. We are a father and son duo on the quest to find the formula to success, and understand what success means to different people. Our goal is to take a deep dive into people's stories and interview people from a range of backgrounds. In this introduction episode, we deep dive into Jam's story to understand what success means to him and the ke...