Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life Podcast: Recent Episodes

Francine Beleyi

Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life (#MWML), is the show that empower you to redefine the life you want and live your best life now! Hosted by Francine Beleyi, founder of nucleus of change. Join me and my guests weekly for an inspiring and thought-provoking show

In this final episode of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life Season 10, I’m wrapping up the season by reflecting on the inspiring conversations with trailblazing leaders.

In Season 10, themed Leaders on a Mission, I brought to light the powerful stories of individuals who are redefining success and making tangible, positive impacts on the world.

From providing life-changing employment opportunities to ensuring accessible legal support for underrepresented founders, this season was full of lessons on purposeful leadership and social innovation.

Listen to Episode 124 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life to hear some of the most transformative conversations and discover the inspiration that Season 10 brought.

More info about the podcast
• Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/
• Watch on Youtube https://bit.ly/3LKwUT1

Connect with Francine Beleyi, the host
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francinebeleyi/
• Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/

Related resources
🎁Free download: The Ultimate Guide to Building Trust, Profit & Making an Impact https://nucleusofchange.com/buildingtrust/

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You may have heard the buzz about fractional CMO, fractional COO, fractional CEO lately, but what exactly does it mean—and why is everyone talking about it?

Imagine being able to control your work hours, choose your clients, and do more of what you love without being tied to a full-time executive role.

Fractional leadership is that game-changing opportunity, and in this episode 123 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life, and the final of Season 10, I sit down with Karina Mikhli, a leader in this Fractional space, to share her journey and expertise.

Four years ago, Karina couldn’t have imagined the impact she would create in the world of fractional leadership.

Her journey has led her to an unexpected but powerful reality. Karina had already built an impressive career in publishing and operations but found herself drawn to something different—something more flexible and aligned with her passion for optimising businesses.

She discovered fractional leadership, a role that allowed her to help companies scale without being confined to a traditional executive job.

But she didn’t stop there.

Karina saw a need for a supportive network for fractional leaders, and so she founded @Fractionals United, now a vibrant community of nearly 11,000 members!

Like many entrepreneurs, Karina faced challenges—navigating self-doubt, building a community from scratch, and balancing work with her creative outlets.

This conversation will inspire anyone who’s considering the leap into fractional leadership or looking for ways to make a meaningful impact in their career.

🔊 Ready to dive into the future of work and learn how Karina’s mission is reshaping leadership?

Listen to Episode 123 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life to hear more about Karina’s journey from being born in Ukraine, transitioning from a high school teacher to becoming a fractional COO.

More info about the podcast
• Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/
• Watch on Youtube https://bit.ly/3LKwUT1

Connect with Francine Beleyi, the host
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francinebeleyi/
• Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/

Connect with Karina Mikhli, the guest
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinamikhli/

• Website: https://www.karinamikhli.com/ | https://www.fractionalsunited.com/

Related resources
🎁Free download: The Ultimate Guide to Building Trust, Profit & Making an Impact https://nucleusofchange.com/buildingtrust/

She made a powerful discovery that would change her life!

Ghita Zniber, venture capitalist and co-founder of Kalys Ventures realised that her true passion wasn't leading her own entrepreneurial journey but supporting others in theirs.

In this insightful episode 122 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life, Ghita shares her journey from a diverse educational background to becoming a key player in the African startup ecosystem.

She delves into her mission to support entrepreneurs, particularly in Africa, and the personal values that guide her in both life and work.

Tune in to this episode to learn more about Ghita’s unique path to becoming a key player in the African startup ecosystem, how she’s helping startups to create meaningful impact and her advice for entrepreneurs to successfully pitch their businesses to investors.

More info about the podcast
• Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/
• Watch on Youtube https://bit.ly/3LKwUT1

Connect with Francine Beleyi, the host
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francinebeleyi/
• Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/

Connect with Ghita Zniber, the guest
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ghita-zniber-351a5290/

• Website: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kalys-ventures/

Related resources
🎁Free download: The Ultimate Guide to Building Trust, Profit & Making an Impact https://nucleusofchange.com/buildingtrust/

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She took a bold leap when she realised: “If on paper everything is right and I’m still unhappy, something’s wrong.”

Today, that leap has turned her vision into reality.

Aravinda Seshadri graduated from Stanford Law School and became a partner at a boutique law firm. On the surface, her career seemed perfect. But she knew something was missing.

She craved more than just success—she wanted to make a meaningful impact. Aravinda believes that legal support shouldn’t be a luxury for startups, especially those founded by underrepresented and marginalized entrepreneurs.

In episode 121 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life, Aravinda Seshadri, Founding Partner of Venturous Counsel, shares her inspiring journey from Stanford to creating a unique law firm dedicated to supporting diverse founders in the tech industry.

We dive deep into her passion for social justice, the importance of diversity in startups, and practical advice for navigating the legal landscape as an entrepreneur.

Tune in to get inspired by Aravinda's story!

More info about the podcast
• Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/
• Watch on Youtube https://bit.ly/3LKwUT1

Connect with Francine Beleyi, the host
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francinebeleyi/
• Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/

Connect with Aravinda Seshadri, the guest
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aravindas/

• Website: https://www.venturouscounsel.com/

Related resources
🎁Free download: The Ultimate Guide to Building Trust, Profit & Making an Impact https://nucleusofchange.com/buildingtrust/

Keywords: Aravinda Seshadri, Venturous Counsel, underrepresented founders, legal support, diversity in tech, startup law, venture capital, networking tips, intellectual property protection, mission-driven work.

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This is what’s missing in how we approach solving the world’s biggest challenges: A shift from individualism to something bigger—collaboration.

In this #120 episode of "Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life," I had the honour of speaking with Karim Sy, a serial entrepreneur and founder of Jokkolabs. With roots in Mali, Lebanon, and Senegal, Karim has spent his career fostering entrepreneurship and technological innovation across Africa.

Join us as we explore Karim's fascinating journey, his mission to drive social change through open-source technology, and his vision for a collaborative future in Africa's entrepreneurial ecosystem.

More info about the podcast
• Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/
• Watch on Youtube https://bit.ly/3LKwUT1

Connect with Francine Beleyi, the host
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francinebeleyi/
• Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/

Connect with Karim Sy, the guest

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karimsy/
Website: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jokkolabs/

What if the key to overcoming your greatest challenges isn’t your circumstances, but the stories you tell yourself? 🎙️

In episode 119 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life, I had the incredible opportunity to speak with Dr. Constance Scharff, a global leader in mental health research and the founder of The Human Resilience Project.

We dive into her groundbreaking research on resilience within indigenous communities, the transformative power of storytelling, and the link between climate change and mental health.

Tune in to learn about the profound impact of narratives on personal growth and healing.

More info about the podcast

Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/
Watch on Youtube https://bit.ly/3LKwUT1

Connect with Francine Beleyi, the host

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francinebeleyi/
Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/

Connect with Dr. Constance Scharff, the guest

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cscharff
Website: https://www.constancescharff.com/

Related resources
🎁Free download: The Ultimate Guide to Building Trust, Profit & Making an Impact https://nucleusofchange.com/buildingtrust/

How do you move from building a career to embracing your life’s true calling?

In episode 118 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life, I have an inspiring conversation with Olatokunbo Ige, a former international human rights lawyer turned social entrepreneur.

With over four decades of global experience, Olatokunbo reveals her powerful transition from the United Nations to founding initiatives like Livingstones Ecovillage and UTRADER.

Her journey is a testament to resilience, faith, and a deep commitment to community empowerment and sustainable development.

Join us as we uncover how Olatokunbo is pioneering meaningful, lasting change across Africa and beyond.

More info about the podcast
• Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/
• Watch on Youtube https://bit.ly/3LKwUT1

Connect with Francine Beleyi, the host
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francinebeleyi/
• Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/

Connect with Olatokunbo Ige, the guest
• LinkedIn: https://tg.linkedin.com/in/olatokunbo-ige-b476b239

• Website: https://thelivingstonesfamily.com/ecovillage/

Related resources
🎁Free Download: The Ultimate Guide to Building Trust, Profit & Making an Impact https://nucleusofchange.com/buildingtrust/

In this episode 117 of “Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life,” we explore the incredible journey of Matt Parfitt, Founder and CEO of Grace Enterprises.

Matt shares his transition from primary school teacher to social entrepreneur, detailing how his faith-driven mission has led to the creation of several successful social enterprises.

These businesses provide meaningful employment to individuals facing significant barriers, such as homelessness and addiction, while promoting sustainable and ethical business practices.

More info about the podcast
• Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/
• Watch on Youtube https://bit.ly/3LKwUT1

Connect with Francine Beleyi, the host
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francinebeleyi/
• Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/

Connect with Matt Parfitt, the guest
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattparfitt/
• Website: http://www.graceenterprises.co.uk

Related resources
🎁Free download: The Ultimate Guide to Building Trust, Profit & Making an Impact https://nucleusofchange.com/buildingtrust/

When people think of virtual assistants, they rarely think of African talent

In this episode 116 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life, we sit down with Erefa Coker, the founder of IMÒ Interns, a groundbreaking platform that connects businesses worldwide with skilled, remote interns from Africa.

With a background in HR and a passion for creating economic opportunities, Erefa shares her journey, the challenges she’s faced, and her mission to empower young African talent.

We dive into how she built trust with international clients, the impact of remote work, and her vision for the future of global employment.

More info about the podcast
• Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/
• Watch on Youtube https://bit.ly/3LKwUT1

Connect with Francine Beleyi, the host
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francinebeleyi/
• Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/

Connect with Erefa Cocker, the guest
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erefa-fynecontry-coker/
• Website: https://www.imointerns.app/

Related resources
🎁Free download: The Ultimate Guide to Building Trust, Profit & Making an Impact https://nucleusofchange.com/buildingtrust/

In this episode 115 of “Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life,” we kick off our season 10 “Leaders on a Mission” series with Christopher Marquis, Sinyi Professor at the University of Cambridge Judge School of Business and author of the book “The Profiteers: How Business Privatises Profits and Socialises Costs.”

Chris exposes the strategies companies use to shift environmental and societal costs while maximising profits for shareholders. He also highlights pioneering companies that are actively creating positive impacts, offering a roadmap for transformation.

Chris shares his personal journey, his inspiration from students, and insights into corporate sustainable responsibility.

If you're passionate about corporate sustainability, curious about how businesses can be a force for good or seeking inspiration to align your work with your values, this episode is a must-listen.

Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review of the podcast if you liked this episode.More info about the podcast
• Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/
• Watch on Youtube https://bit.ly/3LKwUT1

Connect with Francine Beleyi, the host
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francinebeleyi/
• Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/

Connect with Chris Marquis, the guest
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-marquis/
• Website: https://chrismarquis.com/

Related resources
• Book: The Profiteers: How Business Privatizes Profits and Socializes Costs by Christopher Marquis

🎁Free Download: The Ultimate Guide to Building Trust, Profit & Making an Impact https://nucleusofchange.com/buildingtrust/

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I’m excited to have you join me for Season 10 of the Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast! "Leaders on a Mission"

We’ll be delving into the personal journeys, impactful work, and visionary leadership of extraordinary individuals who are making a real difference in the world.

Throughout this season, you’ll hear from leaders who are driving social change, empowering underserved communities, and challenging the way we think about business, innovation, and leadership.

Each episode brings a unique perspective, with stories that will inspire you to take action and align your work with a deeper sense of purpose.

Without giving too much away, I can promise you this: each episode is packed with insights, wisdom, and actionable advice from leaders who are not just talking about change—they’re making it happen.

🔸 So, whether you’re an entrepreneur, a leader, or someone searching for your true path, there’s something in this season for everyone.

🔸 Make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast platform and here on Youtube, so you don't miss any episode, and get ready to be inspired! I can’t wait for you to hear these incredible stories.

Links
🎧Tune in every Tuesday for a new episode of the Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast on Apple podcast, Spotify or any of your favourite podcast platforms

🔗 The show notes of the episode and the Youtube video are at https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast
✔️ Free download: The Ultimate Guide to Building Trust, Profit & Making an Impact https://nucleusofchange.com/buildingtrust/
✔️ Connect with Francine Beleyi on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/francinebeleyi/

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When considering employee advocacy or brand ambassador programs, organisations often assume:

⛔ It’s just employees sharing marketing on social media

⛔ It’s not relevant for managers and executives

⛔ It’s about continuously praising the company

⛔Tightly controlling the messaging of employee advocates is the key to success.

⛔ It’s only for sales and marketing staff

However, my guests in season 9 of my podcast Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life shared insights dispelling these myths and revealing the true potential of employee advocacy:

✅ Success requires share-worthy content and a culture where people enjoy working. (episode #104 Bradley Keenan)

✅ Allow people to proudly share what they're passionate about in your organisation (episode #105 Jessica Pharm)

✅ Executives should lead by example in sharing first online (episode #106 Michael Sørensen)

✅Invest in managers' abilities to form authentic relationships with their collaborators. (episode #109 Kristin Bell)

✅ Hire smart people who align with your values and support their wellbeing. People need to feel at home when working with you. (episode #108 Yao Azumah)

✅ Encourage self-belief and compassionate leadership. Stop, look and listen (episode #107 @Harpal Dhatt)

✅ Balance profits and human rights through human-centered technology. (episode #111 Fatima Roumate)

✅Coach managers to help employees navigate their careers and feel they belong. (episode #110 Antonia Bartels)

Done right, an employee advocacy program simply empowers people for a mutually beneficial partnership built on trust and care.

The old command-and-control mindsets misunderstand this potential.

But now you see the power of an authentic approach.

🎁Are you ready to learn how to start or strengthen your own employee advocacy journey?
Reach out https://www.francinebeleyi.com/call/

More info about the podcast
• Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/
• Watch on Youtube https://bit.ly/3LKwUT1

Connect with Francine Beleyi, the host.
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francinebeleyi/
• Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/

Related resources.
• Take the free Personal Branding for Impact (PBI) test www.francinebeleyi.com/pbitest
• Download Whitepaper - Redesigning a Thriving Post-Pandemic Organization: How to Retain Your Talent & Turn Them into Your Biggest Advocates https://www.francinebeleyi.com/talentretention/

I appreciate all who joined me on this journey of exploring meaningful work and meaningful life.

See you in season 10!

Before closing out season 9 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, I revisit a key question I love asking my guests: If I gave you 1 billion pounds today, what would you do?

I ask this because it reveals our true motivations.

How often do we ask ourselves what we'd really want if money were no object?

This is how my guests this season answered. Their responses may surprise and motivate you!

Let’s Tune in

More info about the podcast

Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/
Watch on Youtube https://bit.ly/3LKwUT1

Connect with Francine Beleyi, the host.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francinebeleyi/
Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/

Related resources.

Take the free Personal Branding for Impact (PBI) test francinebeleyi.com/pbitest
Download Whitepaper - Redesigning a Thriving Post-Pandemic Organization: How to Retain Your Talent & Turn Them into Your Biggest Advocates https://www.francinebeleyi.com/talentretention/

As AI takes over more repetitive tasks, what unique human abilities remain irreplaceable at work?

In this episode, #111 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, we explore how leaders can nurture human skills, creativity, and meaning in an increasingly tech-driven workplace.

My guest, Fatima Roumate, is a professor at the University Mohammed V in Morocco. Her research focuses on the international relations and legal implications of AI.

Inspired by her father's stories of fighting colonialism as a child, Fatima decided to study international relations to understand global issues. She then realized how technology is a crucial connecting point between different fields and focused her research on international relations and technology.

Key Highlights:

Fatima wants to contribute to creating a better future for all. Her focus is on how AI impacts international relations, international law, and sustainable development.
We discuss her background in teaching, research on AI, and dedication to women's empowerment. She highlights how AI influences higher education as both a tool and potential competitor.
She emphasizes considering the international implications of AI across fields like international relations, law, and sustainable development.
We discuss the workplace transformation due to AI and the need for an integrated approach across philosophy, psychology etc. to understand human-AI relations, not just technologically.
She recommends organizations invest in human skills and maintain human control of AI to balance profits and human rights. A human-centered approach and ethics in AI can help manage the industry 4.0 to 5.0 transition.

This thoughtful conversation provides guidance on empowering human values and principles in an increasingly tech-driven workplace.

More info about the podcast

Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/
Watch on Youtube https://bit.ly/3LKwUT1

Connect with Fatima Roumate

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/fatima-roumate-17193920/
Publications https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Fatima-Roumate

Connect with Francine Beleyi, the host.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francinebeleyi/
Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/

“When people thrive, the organisation thrive.”

In this episode #110, I’m joined by Antonia Bartels, director at Randstad RiseSmart. With a focus on coaching and career transition, Antonia advocates for creating a work environment where employees not only excel but feel at home. She believes that this leads to greater talent mobility, innovation, and retention within organisations.

Antonia brings her expertise in career navigation and coaching to global businesses, emphasising the importance of engaged and happy employees.

Key Highlights

✅ Even in challenging economic conditions, organisations need to recognise the need to remain a talent destination. Antonia outlines the essential conditions for achieving this status.

✅ Understanding and meeting individual needs leads to heightened engagement and productivity among team members.

✅ Antonia stresses the critical role of respect and alignment with organisational values during times of redundancies, as this influences the organisation's reputation.

✅ She explains why treating employees well throughout their journey with the company is essential for cultivating them into effective brand ambassadors.

✅ We explore the importance of equipping managers to engage in coaching conversations and ultimately become effective coaches themselves.

Join us in this insightful conversation as we delve into the strategies for organisations to not only attract top talent but also retain and nurture it.

More info about the podcast

Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/
Watch on Youtube https://bit.ly/3LKwUT1

Connect with Antonia Bartels

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoniabartels/

Connect with Francine Beleyi, the host.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francinebeleyi/
Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/

Have you ever felt stuck during a performance review, wondering how to react to something you disagree with?

The work landscape has significantly shifted from the days when we had little say in how our performance was assessed.

In today's world, employees are actively participating in the performance management process. They're no longer merely recipients of feedback but are shaping their own evaluations.

In episode #109 of the Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Kristin Bell, a courageous advocate, shares her mission to create avenues of opportunity for those who have been systemically excluded, underserved, and underestimated.

Kristin is a global diversity, equity, and inclusion executive, a tech entrepreneur, and a respected thought leader.

I often emphasize the power of Personal Branding for Impact, and Kristin embodies this concept perfectly. She leverages her voice, position, and advantages to champion the cause and open doors for those who might not have had the chance otherwise.

Key Takeaways:

Our discussion touches on how many organizations are setting diversity hiring goals without addressing the internal work needed.
Kristen emphasizes the need for creating brave spaces in the workplace and what that entails.
She introduces her platforms: CultureCite, designed to help employees navigate unfair workplace experiences, and ReviewTailor, a performance management software utilizing AI to generate equitable reviews.
She believes that Employee Advocacy can be a critical element in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a positive work environment, and advocating for underrepresented groups.
Kristin shares a poignant moment where she was a conduit, providing someone with the opportunity to get a foot in the door.

Join us in this enlightening conversation as we explore the double power of Employee Advocacy - advocating for oneself and becoming a brand ambassador for your company.

More info about the podcast

Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/
Watch on Youtube https://bit.ly/3LKwUT1

Connect with Kristin Bell

Kristin Bell https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinlbell/
Co-founder Laneisha Roberts https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanroberts

CultureCite

www.CultureCite.com

www.LinkedIn.com/company/CultureCite

https://www.facebook.com/culturecite

ReviewTailor

www.ReviewTailor.com

www.LinkedIn.com/company/ReviewTailor

https://www.facebook.com/TryReviewTailor

Connect with Francine Beleyi, the host

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francinebeleyi/
Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/

How can fostering personal branding and employee advocacy not only empower a team but also authentically communicate a company's mission and impact?

Join us as we explore this dynamic with Professor Yao Azumah, Managing Director of Kya Energy Group, on their quest to make sustainable energy accessible to underserved communities in Africa.

In episode #108 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Prof. Azumah shares his inspiring journey in energy engineering, his frustration with restrictive systems and his dream of bringing affordable energy.

Highlights

Azumah underlines the significance of personal branding and employee advocacy at Kya.
Joining the conversation is Sylvie Shikpe, the driving force behind Kya Energy Group's commercial and marketing strategies. She's also the Executive Director of the Kya Foundation, dedicated to positive social change.
Discover how Kya empowers its employees and supports initiatives that go beyond business.
We delve into the impactful personal branding and employee advocacy training and coaching I delivered to the management team, and the impressive results they're already achieving.
Prof acknowledges that providing training to staff is essential to enhance employee engagement and loyalty, but it's not the sole factor in retaining them.

Join us in this enlightening conversation as we explore how Kya Energy Group is lighting the way for a brighter, more sustainable future.

More info about the podcast

Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/
Watch on Youtube https://bit.ly/3LKwUT1

Connect with Kya Energy Group

LinkedIn Yao Azoumah https://www.linkedin.com/in/yao-azoumah-96b1435b/
LinkedIn Sylvie Shikpe https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylvieshikpe/
Website https://www.kya-energy.com/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kya.energy/

Connect with Francine Beleyi

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francinebeleyi/
Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/

What’s the role of kindness and its importance in personal and professional growth?

In this episode, I am joined by Harpal Dhatt, also known as the Kindness Chef. She is a podcast host, a visiting lecturer at the University of Westminster, and the founder of Kindness Cafes.

She helps leaders create a culture of kindness with nourishing recipes & menus to increase wellbeing.

Harpal explains how her journey began with compassion but evolved into focusing on kindness. She emphasizes the need for self-compassion and discusses the challenges of practicing kindness, especially when people are suffering.

Highlights

Harpal shared how she realised the power of compassion in alleviating suffering.
She believes that kindness is a powerful force for growth and how to use the KIND model to reduce stress and burnout.
She struggled to explain compassion to others and eventually found that kindness was a more universally understood concept.
Harpal emphasizes that being kind to oneself is the first step to being kind to others.
She shares how she used the Kindness menu as exercises during the covid 19 pandemic in organisations.
We also discussed how creating a culture of kindness can boost employee engagement and turn them into strong brand ambassadors.

More info about the podcast

Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/
Watch on Youtube https://bit.ly/3LKwUT1

Connect with Harpal Dhatt

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/harpaldhatt/
Website kindnesschef.com
Transforming Trauma by Doctor James Gordon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Transforming-Trauma-Discovering-Wholeness-Healing/dp/1529398126

Connect with Francine Beleyi

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francinebeleyi/
Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/

Building a community for employees on social media is often overlooked but can greatly benefit a company's branding and marketing efforts.

In this episode #106 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, I am joined by Michael Soerensen, co-founder of Sociuu, a pioneering employee advocacy platform spanning over 30 countries. Michael brings to light the often-underestimated practice of building a community for employees on social media and its profound impact on a company's branding and marketing efforts.

With a wealth of experience as a serial entrepreneur spanning over 35 years, Michael sheds light on the advantages of employee advocacy to amplify the brand's message.

Key Takeaways:

Many companies overlook the potential of the content they create, as only a small fraction reaches social media.
Through employee advocacy, companies have the opportunity to tap into their employees' extensive networks, expanding their message to a broader audience.
Companies with a workforce of at least 100 employees should seriously consider adopting a platform for employee advocacy.
Employee advocacy empowers employees to showcase their thought leadership, expertise, and influence within their respective industries, transforming them into influential advocates for the company brand.
Discover why employee advocacy has become a crucial metric for brand health.

Tune in to gain invaluable insights into the transformative potential of employee advocacy in shaping a stronger brand presence.

More info about the podcast

Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/
Watch on Youtube https://bit.ly/3LKwUT1

Connect with Michael Soerensen

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-h-soerensen/
Website https://sociuu.com/

Connect with Francine Beleyi

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francinebeleyi/
Website: https://www.francinebeleyi.com/

Learn why it's important not to be afraid of embracing your true self, even within your workplace, in this enlightening conversation with HR professional Jessica Pharm.

Jessica, the founder and CEO of "Blackness in the Workplace" and a dedicated podcast host advocating for equality among black professionals, shares her journey with Francine Beleyi.

They discuss the challenges and discrimination Jessica encountered, which ultimately drove her to establish "Blackness in the Workplace."

Highlights

Jessica stresses the significance of expressing your authentic self and speaking up in the workplace.
Employee ambassadors play a crucial role in educating others about diverse cultures and backgrounds by sharing their own experiences and perspectives. This amplifies the voices of marginalized groups and cultivates a more diverse and inclusive atmosphere.
It is essential for companies to invest in the training and support of employee ambassadors, as they can significantly impact the company's branding, recruitment initiatives, and overall employee engagement.

For show notes, contact information, and additional resources related to this episode, visit www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast .

You can also watch the episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4yFOTTgYBN-2zAr3DWzw1w

In this episode, Bradley Keenan, the founder and CEO of DSMN8, an employee influencer platform, discusses the importance of enabling employees to be more active on social media. Bradley shares his background as a salesperson turned entrepreneur and how he came up with the idea for DSMN8.

He also explains the concept of employee advocacy 1.0 and 2.0, highlighting the shift towards empowering employees to advocate for themselves on social media.

Highlights

Employee advocacy 1.0 focused on using employees as billboards for the company's marketing content, while Employee Advocacy 2.0 enables employees to advocate for themselves and build their personal brands.
Employee advocacy gives employees permission to be active on social media and become recognised experts in their fields.
Bradley explains that some companies are more willing to hire external influencers than invest in their own employees as ambassadors because it's easier to hire them and there's less risk involved.

Find out more about this episode and the resources mentioned at www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast.

Welcome to Season 9 of the Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast! I'm thrilled to be back, diving into the heart of what makes work truly meaningful.

In this season, we're putting the spotlight on something I'm incredibly passionate about: employee advocacy, or as I like to call them, employee ambassadors.

Why? Well, because when people love where they work, it's a game-changer and they want to share it with the world.

I've lined up an amazing array of guests who bring diverse perspectives to the table.

From platform owners in the Employee Advocacy space to CEOs who've successfully implemented advocacy programs, along with HR professionals and experts who know what it takes to build a culture that fosters employee loyalty, we're covering it all.

If you're an employee, get ready to be inspired to take control of your career.

If you're a business leader, this series will equip you with the tools to be a true inclusive leader and foster a culture that brings out the best in people.

So, gear up for a season of learning and empowerment, just as I have.

Join us every Tuesday for a new episode of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast!

Find out more about this episode and the resources mentioned at www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast.

Today is the takeaway 8, the final one of season 8 on the Great Re-evaluation which is: we need to create a good employee experience to retain talents in organisations.

in episode 92, Jennifer Webb de Comarmond, entrepreneur & HR professional shares how organisations need to become human-centric before being profit-centric and how a good employee experience should be at least equal to customer experience.

Listen to episode 92 https://www.francinebeleyi.com/92-connecting-people-to-their-purpose-with-jennifer-webb-de-comarmond/
For all the other episodes and show notes go to https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/

The takeaway 7 of season 8, the Great Re-evaluation, is to Break this cycle, step away and start over.

in episode 91, Meredith Keith-Chirch, founder of Decolonizing Your Health, shares how she couldn’t keep up working in the corporate world and quit. She thinks that the energy we show up with affects everyone at work including clients – So we've got to break this cycle.

Listen to episode 91 https://www.francinebeleyi.com/91-be-our-own-authority-with-meredith-keith-chirch/
For all the other episodes and show notes go to https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/

The takeaway 6 of the season 8 Great Re-evaluation is that an era is coming to the end.

in episode 89, Manish Bundhun, Corporate monk and Chief HR Executive at Rogers Group, sees the Great Resignation as a cycle where an era is coming to an end and a new one is starting.

Listen to episode 89 https://www.francinebeleyi.com/89-finding-your-path-after-a-life-changing-event-with-manish-bundhun/
For all the other episodes and show notes go to https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/

The takeaway 5 of the season 8 Great Re-evaluation is that we need to prioritise our health and wellbeing.

In episode 90, Carlotta Tate-Olason, an Expat therapist and Anti-Ageing Mentor, talks about the psychological, mental and emotional tolls of the pandemic. It’s now time to take our health and well-being seriously both in our life and at work to live a youthful life. • Listen to episode 90 https://www.francinebeleyi.com/90-how-to-increase-your-quality-of-life-reverse-ageing-with-carlotta-tate-olason/ • For all the other episodes and show notes go to https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/

The takeaway 4 of the season 8 Great Re-evaluation is to Know what you want for your life

in episode 88, Susan Popoola, a qualified Human Resources professional shares the key questions that people who are quitting their jobs need to answer for themselves to ensure their fit with their next organisation.

Listen to episode 88 https://www.francinebeleyi.com/88-what-is-the-value-of-women-at-work-with-susan-popoola/
For all the other episodes and show notes go to https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/

The takeaway 3 of the season 8 great- re-evaluation is that: Having emergency savings helps you to take bold decisions

in episode 94, Caitriona Ellis, a Financial Wellness expert and qualified financial advisor, talked about the financial impact of the great resignation on those who have quit and joined the great resignation and those who may want to leave a job they hate but are still hesitant.

Listen to episode 94 https://www.francinebeleyi.com/94-can-money-buy-you-freedom-with-caitriona-ellis/
For all the other episodes and show notes go to https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/

The takeaway 2 of the great re-evaluation season 8 is that: People are no longer willing to put up.

In episode 87, Akhtar Badshah, Founder and Chief Catalyst at the Catalytic Innovators Group and author of the book Purpose-mindset explain that the management chain is broken, and people are no longer willing to put up with bad management and are voting with their feet.

Listen to episode 87 https://www.francinebeleyi.com/87-go-make-the-change-you-want/
For all the other episodes and show notes go to https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/

I had great conversations with my guests in this season 8, focussed on the great re-evaluation where we discussed their perspective on the great resignation that saw a massive exodus of employees out of their jobs during the covid 19 pandemic.

I thought I’d select the takeaways from our conversations in these short extracts. Of course, you can listen or listen again to the full episodes to get the full interviews.

We’ve explored many angles and the implications of the great resignation: from purpose to finding clarity, to financial well-being and health wellbeing, the end of a system and the need to reinvent a more empowering one where people can go to work and expect to have a great experience.

The takeaway 1 is that this phenomenon of great resignation is a build-up of many years of bad practices.

in episode 93, Nicole Townsend, founder of experience counts shares why she thinks that the pandemic was the perfect catalyst for employees who already felt burned out to quit and start their own venture.

Listen to episode 93 https://www.francinebeleyi.com/93-work-hard-and-be-nice-to-people-with-nicole-townsend/
For all the other episodes and show notes go to https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/

When the pain of staying in a job you hate becomes greater than the paycheck that you’ll lose, the decision can be quick to get out of there.

That’s where many people find themselves when to quit their job to join the great resignation. Beyond the obvious financial consequences, how can you best prepare when faced with this choice?

My guest Caitriona Ellis, a Financial Wellness expert and qualified financial advisor, has many practical insights and personal stories to share.

She works with women who want to empower themselves and increase their financial literacy to create the lives they desire and never make decisions based on money.

She went from financial desperation to financial wellness and is passionate about empowering women to increase their financial literacy.

In this conversation, we talked about

How going through a divorce during the pandemic was a significant and emotional experience and how Caitriona realised the big financial piece that was missing when she thought she had a good financial foundation
The framework she now uses with 5 Clues to Financial Wellness Success to help women become financially savvy.
What to do if you have taken the plunge and quit your job? What might you need to consider for your next steps?

Caitriona is creating a movement to spread financial wellness love far and wide.

Find out more about this episode and the resources mentioned at www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast.

After two years of the pandemic that shook the core of who we are, we are yearning to connect to good simple values that make us human. So, when I spotted this post on LinkedIn, I couldn’t resist liking it and commenting.

Little did I know that this post was going viral with 2.5 million views and 30,000+ people reacting to it.

I invited her to talk about the key lessons she’s learnt from that post and share her journey as an HR professional and her perspective on the great resignation.

In today's episode 93 of the Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, I am delighted to talk to Nicole Townsend, the founder of experience counts. She works with companies and leaders to support their employee experience. Right from the moment someone wants to join the company, through the recruitment process and then developing and growing them, helping them navigate change, and even through their exit.

The reporter turned Marketing/HR professional has developed an acute understanding that employees are just as crucial to a company as the customers, if not more. She believes that it’s important to understand employees’ experiences at every point to encourage them to do their best and connect to the purpose. Why? When people feel empowered, they give their all, which lead to positive business results.

In our conversation, Nicole shared how she was laid off then started her business successfully in the middle of the pandemic and the critical secrets behind employees' loyalty and satisfaction at work.

Find out more about this episode and the resources mentioned at www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast.

Have you ever wondered why people-centric organisations are also high performing organisations?
Do you ask yourself how organisations can move from a repressive command-and-control style and build trust with employees, especially after the great resignation?
Do you think that it's high time that employee experience becomes a key priority for organisations, as is customer experience at least or even higher?

In today's episode 92 of the Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, my guest is Jennifer Webb de Comarmond. She is an entrepreneur passionate about HR, the future of work, and helping businesses grow through their only asset: people. Her company, Proactive Talent Solutions, is the leading recruitment company in Mauritius.

In our conversation, Jennifer explained why it's hard for organisations to attract and retain high performers and shared the simple 5-step framework that has worked for her organisation and the clients she helped.

She believes that a good job can transform a person and that the right person can transform a business.

Find out more about this episode and the resources mentioned at www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast.

Have you ever wanted to do something in a certain way but was told by experts why you shouldn’t do it that way only to find out later you were right in the first place?

We often have a gut feeling to move in a certain way, but we don't trust our intuition.

How do you find your power to make bold and empowering choices for yourself even when they don’t sound logical or rational to others?

In today's episode 91 of the Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, my guest is Meredith Keith-Chirch, who helps high-achieving perfectionists take care of themselves and do their soul's work that brings them joy. She is the founder of Decolonizing Your Health.

Meredith explained how she escaped a job she hates to do what she loves. She follows a minimalistic lifestyle, makes unconventional choices by raising kids outside the school system and lives car-free.

Find out more about this episode and the resources mentioned at www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast.

Do you wish that you could reverse ageing and look 10 or 20 years younger?

Well, this may be closer to your reach than you think.

In today's episode 90 of the Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, my guest is Carlotta Tate-Olason, an Expat therapist and Anti-Ageing Mentor. She works with a ground-breaking model of "Reverse Ageing" to turn back the biological clock.

Carlotta is also the founder & editor of Erlendur Magazine, the 1st Digital English Magazine in Iceland showcasing Expats.

She reveals how she battled dyslexia and learnt to be resilient and resourceful as an Expat from Jamaica living in Europe. She also shares a powerful framework to improve our overall well-being and the importance of understanding cultural diversity.

Find out more about this episode and the resources mentioned at www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast.

In today’s episode 89 of the Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, I have the pleasure to talk with

Manish Bundhun. He calls himself a Corporate Monk and wears multiple hats as Chief HR Executive at Rogers Group, Executive Coach, Published Author, Trainer and Speaker.

Manish is on a mission to make the world a better place to work by creating an enabling environment where people can grow, perform & thrive.

He shares how overcoming personal adversity at 19 changed his perspective on life and led him to seek purpose and meaningful impact early in life.

We talked about his insights and learnings about the great resignation both as an HR executive and from a poll conducted on LinkedIn and how companies can redefine their relationship with employees to develop, engage and retain talent.

Find out more about this episode and the resources mentioned at www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast.

“My purpose is to help individuals recognise and realise the value that they bring and to help people to see that in others as well." Susan Popoola

In today’s episode 88 of the Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast I have the pleasure to talk with Susan Popoola.

Susan is a qualified Human Resources professional and coach specialising in Transformation, Talent Management and Engagement.

She calls herself a Human Value Optimisation Specialist. She focuses on fully optimising the value that people bring to benefit the individual and the people around them. She is developing a Mosaic World where everyone is fully appreciated and valued. Susan is also a speaker and the author of 3 books.

Susan shares interesting findings on why the gender pay gap subsists in many areas despite all the programs to remediate these discrepancies.

Find out more about this episode and the resources mentioned at www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast.

“Every single individual has a purpose in life, and it is important that we get people to understand how you discover that and articulate it”. Akhtar Badshah

In today’s episode 87 of the Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast I am excited to welcome Akhtar Badshah, Founder and Chief Catalyst at the Catalytic Innovators Group. Akhtar is the author of the book Purpose Mindset: How Microsoft Inspires Its Employees & Alumni to Change the World.

Akhtar explains the process he uses to take people and organisations to discover their purpose and get more meaning in life.

Find out more about this episode and resources mentioned at www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast

I’m back with the season 8 of Meaningful work, Meaningful life podcast!

How can I ignore the Great Resignation movement that has swept the world of work like a tsunami! Millions of employees are resigning massively from their jobs following the Covid 19 pandemic. And it’s not just the white collars people who can afford to leave their jobs but the essential workers too.

So, this season is all about the Great Re-Evaluation where I am chatting with my guests and sharing my own insights on what to do to take control of your life to do meaningful work and live a meaningful life right now. Not tomorrow.

Find out more about this episode and resources mentioned at www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast

Are you a rich woman?

Alison Brown, is a wealth empowerment coach and real estate investor who once felt uncomfortable answering this question. I'm excited to have her on the show today to close the Season 7 of the show.

Alison helps women gain confidence and clarity around wealth, creation and investing, and while being a full time, employee, wife, and mom. She launched a Facebook group and coaching program to grow a business and have more options. She and her husband also run a real estate investing business that went from zero in cash-flowing assets to 5 million in five years while working with their job.

In this conversation, Alison shares why any woman should feel comfortable dealing with money and not delegating it to others.

Alison purpose is to help women realize that they don't need to be intimidated about investing and can learn the ropes.

Listen to this thrilling conversation now. For the show notes go to www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast

Are you feeling like you are all over the place and lack direction in your life, in your career or in your business and aren’t sure what you should be doing next? Take the 5-day to ‘Discover Your Passion’ Challenge to reset your priorities and reignite your life doing what you truly love at www.francinebeleyi.com/passionchallenge

How do you stop punishing yourself for your past financial decisions?

Stephanie is a millennial who once found herself in over $250,000 student loans and then found her way out of it. She is the author of a financial self-help book ‘Buy the Avocado Toast: How to Crush Student Debt, Make More Money, and Live Your Best Life’. She helps the reader find inventive, out of the box way to improve their money and self-worth.

In this conversation, Stephanie opens up about the deep mental effects of student loan debt and how she found her way out as well as other tribulations.

Her mission is to help others find the courage to look at their financial situation honestly and change to live a financially secure and comfortable life.

Listen to this moving conversation now.

For the shownotes go to www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast

Are you feeling like you are all over the place and lack direction in your life, in your career or in your business and aren’t sure what you should be doing next? Take the 5-day to ‘Discover Your Passion’ Challenge to reset your priorities and reignite your life doing what you truly love at www.francinebeleyi.com/passionchallenge

I have the great pleasure to have on this episode, DeShena Woodard. She is a personal finance blogger, debt freedom coach, certified life coach, speaker, and the founder of the Extravagantly Broke website. She encourages women to crush debt and pursue their passions. Her speciality is debt freedom and is passionate about teaching people that there is a better way.

In this conversation, DeShena shares how she hit a pivotal point in her life when she realized having things, she wanted sacrificed choice, opportunity, and freedom. She opens up about her own financial struggles and how it created her life’s path to becoming completely debt free and teaching others how to do the same.

Listen to this stirring conversation now. For the show notes go to www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast

Are you feeling like you lack direction in your life, in your career or in your business and aren’t sure what you should be doing next? Take the 5-day to ‘Discover Your Passion’ Challenge to reset your priorities and reignite your life doing what you truly love at www.francinebeleyi.com/passionchallenge

How do you get to the root cause of your money struggles?

I’m excited to have on the show today, Jane Ysadora, a transformational money coach who went from broke single mum to become a financial consultant, making a six-figure income. She helps people to reach the root cause of why they struggle with money and work with their trauma. Then she teaches them what to do with money and how to achieve their money goals.

In this conversation, Jane shares how she takes a trauma aware approach to help clients find their root cause of their underearning, overspending, chronic debt, and the reason they are stuck in their current financial situations. She has discovered that these problems often spill over into their business and her goal is to help her clients navigate and heal those problems.

Listen to this stirring conversation now. For the show notes go to www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast

Are you feeling like you are all over the place and lack direction in your life, in your career or in your business and aren’t sure what you should be doing next? Take the 5-day to ‘Discover Your Passion’ Challenge to reset your priorities and reignite your life doing what you truly love at www.francinebeleyi.com/passionchallenge

How do you bounce back after hardship and trauma to regain financial control?

Today I’m thrilled to have on the show Cherry Tung, a wealth coach. She helps people to build wealth beyond their nine to five with multiple income streams. She still has a full-time job with 16 income streams.

In this conversation, Cherry shares how she realised that her dream 9-5 job with a Big 4 consultancy firm, was not in fact her dream at all.

We discuss how she used her struggles and successes of breaking through the corporate income ceilings to help other employees just like her do the same.

From being homeless and living in her car to building stable and diversified wealth, Cherry’s story will inspire you and bring you hope.

Listen to this stirring conversation now. For the show notes go to www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast

Are you feeling like you lack direction in your life, in your career or in your business and aren’t sure what you should be doing next? Check out the 5-day to ‘Discover Your Passion’ Challenge to reset your priorities and reignite your life doing what you truly love at www.francinebeleyi.com/passionchallenge

How are you able to both save money and make the right choices in life?

Well, I am excited to have on the show today Jolene Blackbourn, a senior Attorney who left her job at a Fortune almost-100 company to become a full-time life counselor to pre-law and law students.

She helps them avoid as much debt as possible and make the right choices. She teaches her students how to be able to see where their path may lead & then decide whether or not to embark.

Jolene helps pre-law and law students with their legal journey. She gives them advice regarding saving money, or even just more of the social-emotional aspect of whether being a lawyer is going to fit into what they want out of life.

In this conversation, she shares how she went through her legal career, ended up representing companies, which she thought was totally against everything she had set out to do. Jolene’s purpose is to help people save them costs on their litigation.

Listen to this stirring conversation now. For the show notes go to www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast

Are you feeling like you are all over the place and lack direction in your life, in your career, or in your business, and aren’t sure what you should be doing next? Check out the 5-day to ‘Discover Your Passion’ Challenge to reset your priorities and reignite your life doing what you truly love at www.francinebeleyi.com/passionchallenge

How to let go of what is keeping you hostage from experiencing personal wealth?

I am in conversation today with Ramesha Nicole, an international teacher, transformational speaker and coach. She helps high achieving women shift their perspective on what it means to get free from their debt by giving them the tools needed to pay their debt off for real this time.

In this conversation, she shares how her journey to freedom began after overcoming traumatic moments in her childhood.

Ramesha’s purpose is to help people experience true freedom. She believes that debt freedom is not just breaking free from the financial bondage of money, but true freedom is in someone’s mental, emotional and physical state.

Listen to this high-spirited conversation with Ramesha. For the show notes go to www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast

Are you feeling like you are all over the place and lack direction in your life, in your career or in your business and aren’t sure what you should be doing next? Take the 5-day to ‘Discover Your Passion’ Challenge to reset your priorities and reignite your life doing what you truly love at www.francinebeleyi.com/passionchallenge

I am excited to have on the show today Rocky Lalvani, a multimillionaire who has built wealth the old fashioned way, through an automated system. He helps business owners to make wise financial decisions and ensure that the business is profitable immediately, and everyone gets paid without the need to analyze financial reports.

Rocky helps them to make better decisions on how they spend within their business appropriately by looking at their financials and makes sure that they are profitable. He wants to help people build a strong financial foundation so that they can take care of their families, serve their communities, and do what they love.

In this conversation, he shares how his immigrant parents left their country with $25 in their pocket and how he made his dream come true to be a millionaire. Rocky’s purpose is to help people become wealthy and to keep more of their money. He believes that if we are going to put our time and effort into running any business, we should be rewarded.

Listen to this stirring conversation now. For the show notes go to www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast

Are you feeling like you are all over the place and lack direction in your life, in your career or in your business and aren’t sure what you should be doing next? Check out the 5-day to ‘Discover Your Passion’ Challenge to reset your priorities and reignite your life doing what you truly love at www.francinebeleyi.com/passionchallenge

How do you upgrade your money mindset and realign your soul back to your life and business?

In today's episode 77 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, I'm excited to have with me on the show, Tina van Leuven, author of Money and Miracles and co-author of #1 Amazon bestsellers 'Choosing Happiness' and 'Cultivating Joy'. She has overcome self-doubt, fear of rejection and being a people pleaser and now she's helping creative entrepreneurs, healers and coaches to upgrade their money mindset and align their soul back to their life and business.

The show notes of the episode are available at www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast

Are you a professional, an entrepreneur or an executive who is feeling directionless and aren’t sure what you should be doing next in your career or in your business? Join me in the ‘Discover Your Passion’ 5-day challenge to reset your priorities and reignite your life. For more information and to register go to www.francinebeleyi.com/passionchallenge

In today’s episode of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, I am in conversation with Shireen Jaffa, CEO and founder of EDVO, a venture-backed education technology company to help people think better and learn better.

They have raised 2.9 million and helped over 50,000 people navigate their careers and find meaningful work and have been recognized in Business Insider, Forbes, Fast Company, etc.

She has started her first company, Skillify at 19, and bootstrapped it as a solo woman founder to profitability and implemented it within 220+ high schools and colleges.

Shireen believes that it is important to empower people to think for themselves. In this powerful conversation, she shares her success as well as her tribulations in raising money as a woman of colour. More importantly, she reveals the mindset shift she had to make about money to succeed and why she became an investor herself.

The show notes of the episode are available at www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast

Are you a professional, an entrepreneur or an executive who is feeling directionless and aren’t sure what you should be doing next in your career or in your business? Join me in the ‘Discover Your Passion’ 5-day challenge to reset your priorities and reignite your life. For more information and to register to the 5-day ‘Discover your passion challenge’ go to www.francinebeleyi.com/passionchallenge . Places are limited. Register today to secure your place.

How do you become the boss of your own money?

In this episode 75 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful life podcast, I’m excited to have Christine Teh on the show. She’s a personal finance coach, and she helps working professionals get their finances in order. She quit her job to become a full time personal financial coach. It took her nearly a month to hand over her resignation because she feared she would not be earning enough income to cover her living expenses.

The show notes are available at www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast

If you are a purpose-driven entrepreneur looking to position as an authority in your industry, attract your ideal clients and impact the lives of millions globally, apply for a complimentary mini-brand audit call at www.francinebeleyi.com/audit.

How do you manage your money and build your personal wealth?

In today's episode 74 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, I am in conversation with Olubunmi Samuel-Adeyemi, aka The MoneyTherapist. She helps business and career professionals to manage their money better so that they can build personal wealth.

Olubunmi is the first person with published academic research on Personal Finance in Nigeria. Her company LIMER Personal Finance has reached more than 5,000 people with financial literacy knowledge at all levels.

In this conversation, she shares how she helps business and career professionals to get better at managing their own money and build personal wealth.

Olubunmi purpose is to inspire people to more significant achievements. She believes that everyone can do better, no matter how well you're doing.

For the show notes go to www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast

If you are a purpose-driven entrepreneur looking to position as an authority in your industry, attract your ideal clients and impact the lives of millions globally, apply for a complimentary mini-brand audit call at www.francinebeleyi.com/audit.

How do you view your financial status and your ability to achieve wealth stability?

In today's episode 73 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, and the first of Season 7 focusing on Money Mindset and Habits, I am in conversation with Dr. Brad Klontz.

He is a clinical psychologist, founder of Financial Psychology Institute®, and an Associate Professor of Practice in Financial Psychology at Creighton University Heider College of Business. He is the author of 5 books on financial psychology.

Dr Brad Klontz started out as a clinical psychologist and very quickly learned that money is the number one stressor in people’s lives regardless of a current pandemic or market downturn. He has dedicated his career to trying to understand why we are so crazy when it comes to money, why we self-destruct, and why we are programmed to do everything wrong when it comes to money In this thought-provoking conversation, you'll discover:

The painful and embarrassing associations we make with our money and financial status.
How to achieve a healthy relationship with wealth
How to adjust our tribal brains and break free from generational conditioning
The mindset of wealthy people
Why he is on a mission to heal and help everyone to address their money issues

For the show notes go to www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. If you love this episode, share it with your friends and leave me a review.

If you are an entrepreneur with big ideas and a grand vision looking to position as an authority in your industry, attract your ideal clients and impact the lives of millions globally, apply for a complimentary mini-brand audit call at www.francinebeleyi.com/audit.

✨What are the unresolved money-mindset issues that are crippling your life and prevent you from living the life that you want?

Are you afraid of selling or asking for money? Maybe you dread negotiating for what you're worth or asking for a premium price for your services or products. Whatever it is, if you have some unfinished business around money, you will love this upcoming season 7 of the Meaningful Work, Meaningful life podcast.

In this brand-new season, I will be focussing on Money mindset and the habits that prevent us from achieving what we want in life and how to create new empowering habits.

My guests were once in debt of hundreds of thousands of dollars; they battled money mindset issues and worked hard to overcome their money challenges. They now have been able to start successful businesses while still in their 9 to 5 job, get out of debt, become millionaires, built millions of cash-flowing assets from scratch and added up to 16 streams of income whilst working in a job. But rather than keeping their secrets of success to themselves, they are now on a mission to helping others master their inner money game, build their wealth to grow and prosper.

I am bringing you some of the best money-savvy experts for open and honest conversations about money to help you rebuild your money foundation on solid ground. They come from all the corners of the planet from Africa, Europe, America, India, China and Australia.

They will help you uncover your money scripts, get rid of what no longer serves you and learn new empowering habits & strategies to take control of your financial future.

I can’t wait to bring you my ground-breaking conversations of the season 7. So, tune in next Tuesday 18/08 to start bursting all the money myths & limiting beliefs that are holding you back; get super actionable tips to reset your money blueprint and live your best life now.

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71 You Only Live Once with Thomas Fabbri

Do you believe that you have something to give to the world, but you're afraid to get it out there?

In today's episode 71 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, I am in conversation with Thomas Fabbri, Adventurer. He overcame three divorces, jail, drugs, alcohol, bankruptcy, homelessness, to go on to become a major airline captain, corporate helicopter pilot, author, speaker and fitness guru.

In this raw and honest conversation and the last episode of the season 6 you'll discover:

The extraordinary journey of Tom from a guy who never went to college but ended up becoming a captain at a major airline and flying with individuals who graduated from prestigious schools
How he got stripped of his happiness as a kid and ended up on a very self-destructive path
How he turned things around to come out of the self-destructive path
How he struggled with self-esteem, confidence and courage
Why forgiveness and love became his two rules when he became a father
Why he is passionate to lead the health and wellness movement.

For more information, visit www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. If you love this episode, share it with your friends and leave me a review.

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"There are a lot of great advice and strategies, but none of the strategies works if you don't go and align with yourself".

Are you feeling that you are becoming confused by what everyone else's thinks that you fail to trust your own authority?

In today's episode 70 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, I am continuing my conversation with @Megha Bradley, a Business & Life Transformation Strategist.

In this second part of our thought-provoking conversation, you'll discover:

What is the link between shame, unworthiness, and judgment
Why shame will cause people to kill each other and how to get rid of it with a powerful forgiveness process
How guilt plays out in our lives and how to tune in to what brings us joy instead
How to have a peaceful and trustful relationship with money
Why it's ok to be ambitious, wealthy, conscious and kind
Why we should trust even if we can't see what is ahead

For more information, visit www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. If you love this episode, share it with your friends and leave me a review.

If you are a regular listener of my podcast, I'd love to know more about you and what you like. Please complete a short survey at https://bit.ly/3iDXdu3 🙏🏼

If you are an entrepreneur with big ideas and a grand vision who struggle to attract your ideal clients and yearning to make an impact in the lives of thousands, apply for a complimentary mini-brand audit call with me at www.francinebeleyi.com/audit.

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"There is a divine plan greater than what I can come up with." Megha Bradley

How Do you Step in Your True Identity and Find the Courage to live your life purpose?

In today's episode 69 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, I am in conversation with Megha Bradley, a Business & Life Transformation Strategist. She is a veteran entrepreneur and also a spiritual healer and teacher, and she uses this powerful combination to facilitate the healing and "next level" success strategy of ambitious business owners, coaches and healers.

In this first part of our thought-provoking conversation, you'll discover:

How Megha grew up with an abusive childhood and developed unhealthy coping mechanisms. But despite her trauma went on to build a successful business until she had to face her demons
The extraordinary circumstances that led her to focus on helping transform generational cycles of abuse and poverty
How she discovered she was black at 32 years old and much more extraordinary tales.

For more information, visit www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. If you love this episode, share it with your friends and leave me a review.

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If you are an entrepreneur with big ideas and a grand vision who struggle to attract your ideal clients and yearning to make an impact in the lives of thousands, apply for a complimentary mini-brand audit call with me at www.francinebeleyi.com/audit.

When was the last time you had fun in your workplace and felt fully vibrant and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table?

In today's episode 68 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, I am in conversation with Amy Lynn Durham, Executive Coach & Leadership Development expert. She is the author of the book 'Create Magic At Work’. She uses her skills as a Corporate Mystic to bring Spiritual Intelligence (SQ) and Emotional Intelligence (EQ) to energize and transform the workplace.

In this high-spirited conversation, you'll discover:

The 3-step process "Dare to Dream" that helps individuals who may feel burnt out to pursue their life purpose and enjoy their present moment.
How to have a healthy work-life integration especially when working from home
Why she is passionate to create magic at work by bringing heart and human connection to the workplace.

For more information, visit www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. If you love this episode, share it with your friends and leave me a review.

If you are an entrepreneur with big ideas and a grand vision who struggle to attract your ideal clients and yearning to make an impact in the lives of thousands, apply for a complimentary mini-brand audit call with me at www.francinebeleyi.com/audit.

Are you struggling to say 'No' to various solicitations to the detriment of what truly matters in your life?

In today's episode 67 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, I am in conversation with Dr Wale Akinyemi, Chief Transformation Officer at PowerTalks. They help organisations with their leadership development and organisational culture. He is a speaker, author of 18 books, a newspaper columnist, a media personality and a passionate dreamer.

Wale’s purpose is about transforming Africa one mind at a time. He believes that there is no point in dying if you never lived.

In this spirited conversation, you'll discover:

Why saying 'Yes' to our core values help us say 'No' to everything else
How he found clarity when he turned 40
The critical life lessons learnt when he lost everything and made him a more compassionate
Why there is no difference between his vocation and his vacation
Why he is passionate about raising a movement of transformation thinkers.

For more information, visit www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. If you love this episode, share it with your friends and leave me a review.

How fulfilled are you with your life today on a scale from one to ten?

In today's episode 66 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, I am in conversation with Dr Andreea Dutescu Vanacker, CEO at SPARKX5, entrepreneur, keynote, speaker and author. Andreea shares her journey and the key insights of her book 'Vitality: Life and Leadership insights'.

In this sparkling conversation, you'll discover the 5 vitality areas to thrive in life and business and why Andreea is passionate about creating greater human fulfilment.

For more information, visit www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. If you love this episode, share it with your friends and leave me a review.

If you are an entrepreneur with big ideas and a grand vision who struggle to attract your ideal clients and yearning to make an impact in the lives of millions, apply for a complimentary mini-brand audit call with me at www.francinebeleyi.com/audit.

Are you struggling to find something useful to contribute to the world right now?

In today's episode 65 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, I am in conversation with Nabou Fall, CEO of the PR/advertising company Vizeo, co-founder of an incubator for entrepreneurs Impact Hub Abidjan, writer, trainer, and speaker.

In this conversation, you'll discover why Nabou is passionate about helping African women to find their voices.

You'll also find out:

How she learnt that no matter what your failures are you also have qualities
How she struggled with confidence earlier in life and the impact of positive words of teachers
Why she thinks that Africa is a fantastic territory of learning and understanding the world at large
How she manages different audiences on different platforms and in different languages
How she built her brand using blogging and now generates multiple streams of income
Why caring about people is what matter the most

Nabou believes that each of us has a little gift that we can share with the world, and meaningful life is not self-centred, but community focussed.

The show notes are available www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. If you love this episode, share it with your friends and leave me a review.

If you are an entrepreneur with big ideas and a grand vision who struggle to attract your ideal clients and are yearning to make an impact in the lives of thousands, apply for a complimentary mini-brand audit call with me at www.francinebeleyi.com/audit

Do you sometimes catch yourself using excuses and avoidance tactics for not moving beyond your comfort zone and achieve your goals?

In today's episode 64 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, I am in conversation with Kaye Doran, an entrepreneur and women's leadership & life coach. She is devoted & passionate about helping you uncover your next level of personal leadership.

In this conversation, you'll discover why Kaye believes that we all have the Power of Change is in Your Hands. You'll also learn:

How having emotionally unavailable parents at a younger age became a gift in her adult life
How the worst situations (including the current pandemic with coronavirus) are an opportunity to go deep inside and connect to the gift it offers
What returning in the workforce in her 40s after running her business taught her
The process she uses to get people unstuck and create breakthrough
Why we sometimes sabotage our life when things are going well

Kaye believes that "You are more deserving than you think' and recommend to honour yourself and follow through!

Listen to this riveting conversation now. The show notes are available www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. If you love this episode, share it with your friends and leave me a review.

If you are an entrepreneur with big ideas and a grand vision who struggle to articulate what you do to your desired clients. Apply to get a complimentary mini-brand audit call with me at www.francinebeleyi.com/audit

Are you struggling to share the stories that shape your worldview and who you are with the world because you are scared of being judged?

In today's episode 63 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, I am in conversation with Bobby Herrera, storyteller and author of the book The Gift of Struggle: Life-Changing Lessons.

Bobby is also a proud Army veteran and the co-founder and CEO of Populus Group. This organisation helps medium to large-sized organisations better manage their non-permanent workforce. At their core, they believe that everyone deserves an opportunity to succeed.

In this conversation, you'll discover the struggles and leadership journey that led Bobby to build a $500+million organisation and a thriving community and how you too can apply some of his lessons to become the leader you want to be, especially in this new post-COVID season.

Listen to this gripping conversation now. The show notes are available www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. If you love this episode, leave me a review and share it with your friends.

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How do you marry your passion for the market needs especially in these unprecedented times?

In today's episode 62 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, I am discussing with Heather McGowan, international keynote speaker on the future of work and the future of learning.

Heather is the co-author of the book The Adaptation Advantage: Let Go, Learn Fast, and Thrive in the Future of Work. This visionary and timely book covers many aspects of personal life and professional life and provides invaluable keys on how to adapt and thrive in this fast-moving and unprecedented COVID19 time.

In this conversation, Heather explains how to marry our passion and market needs.

How to marry our passion and market needs and what to do if you can't find a job
The questions we should stop asking ourselves to grow
How to create value when you are pursuing many different interests
How to spot opportunities now and how to think about adapting your business model
Why employers should shift the way they recruit their talents and help employees find their purpose

Listen to this fascinating conversation now. The show notes are available www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. If you love this episode, leave me a review and share it with your friends.

If you are ready to find your edge and position yourself for success and impact, book a call to discuss your goals today at www.francinebeleyi.com/call

Have you ever realised that what you've struggled with the most in life is what you need to break through to fulfil your destiny?

In today's episode 61 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, I am welcoming Isabelle Methot, CEO and founder of Ellipse. She helps francophone entrepreneurs, executives and leaders to break language barriers with the competency and confidence required.

In this conversation, Isabelle explains how what she struggled with the most in life is the exact same skill she is helping her students with now. She also shares:

The power of microlearning and consistency to achieve our goals and the two key strategies to accomplish anything
Why progress is preferable to perfection and the hacks she uses to help students to keep motivated
How after reaching an incredibly low point after a divorce and four kids, she decided to start her entrepreneurial journey.
How she leverages the online platform to run her business in a flexible way
She also explains the process and strategies she had to go through to be able to charge for what she's worth
Why she had to give up her childhood dream of becoming an athlete and accidentally became a teacher

Isabelle is passionate about girl power recognising that women have a lot to bring to the table, and staying in the shadow isn't going to help anybody.

Listen to this heart-warming conversation now. The show notes are available www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. If you love this episode, leave me a review and share it with your friends.

If you are ready to find your edge and position yourself for success and impact, book a call to discuss your goals today at www.francinebeleyi.com/call

Have you ever felt strongly about an idea or an opinion but failed to share your vision with the world?

In today's episode 60 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, I am welcoming Janie Duquette, a former lawyer, ex artist manager and now the founder of the Academy of Women's Power. She is also a Gender Equity expert, author and speaker and the founder of Group Alma ma terre, a group of business ventures and projects that aim to support and develop feminine leadership and empower women.

In this enlightened conversation, Janie explains why sharing our feeling, and our perspective is the most powerful thing we can do. She also shares:

How early struggles in life helped her to overcome her obstacles as a young female executive and as an entrepreneur
How her hardship inspired her to reach out to other women to encourage each other and later turn her insights into a book
Why she is passionate about helping women doing more business rather than offering service for free and why they need to learn to ask for money
How she leverages partnerships to run her different businesses
How she leverages online to support more women in corporate and impact in their lives

Janie is passionate about supporting women in diversity and turning women into rock stars.

Listen to this insightful conversation now. The show notes are available www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. If you love this episode, leave me a review and share it with your friends.

If you are ready to find your edge and position yourself for success and impact, book a call to discuss your goals today at www.francinebeleyi.com/call

Have you ever wondered what life could look like if only you could clear the wounding, the trauma and the suffering in your life and claim your hidden gifts?

In today's episode 59 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, I have the great pleasure to discuss with Nicola Lucie, Shamanic Practitioner & Shadow Work Coach and founder of the Feminine Principle. She supports women to unlock the unseen, hidden magic held in their unconscious to live an embodied and enriched life full of purpose, possibility and wonder.

I had experienced Nicolas' work firsthand when she took me through her process to understand the root of some of my triggers and to be in a place of power to better respond to them. In this spirited conversation, Nicola explains:

Why she decided to swap her corporate life for a more spiritual path
Why it's important to understand our shadow and the unconscious aspect of ourselves
How our emotional triggers affect our lives and how to track them and take full control of our reactions
What is the Feminine Principle and how redefining relationship with ourselves underpins our relationship with others and ultimately with mother earth
How the online enable more women to come together to work in a community rather than struggling alone
Why she is so passionate about empowering women and girls, to step into their shadow work and do this fundamental work

If you are ready to find your edge and position yourself for success and impact, book a call to discuss your goals today at www.francinebeleyi.com/call

Listen to this soulful conversation to understand how to go within and trust yourself from a place of power. The show notes are available www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. If you love this episode, leave me a review and share it with your friends.

Have you ever wondered what really goes behind mega online launches and why yours don’t get the same results?

In today's episode 58 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, I have the great pleasure to discuss with Tom Morkes, one of the brilliant minds behind some of the most successful and profitable marketing and sales campaigns in the past decade. Tom has helped more than 100 brands and businesses grow their traffic, leads, and sales using his Launch to Profit Methodology.

Some of the campaigns he managed include a record-setting Kickstarter campaign that generated almost half a million US dollars in 33 days. He also ran book launches that have landed his authors on the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller lists and much more.

Tom is also a past mentor of mine who encouraged me to start this podcast back in 2018. In this value-packed conversation, we discuss:

The importance of playing the long game in a world of immediate gratification
Some of the common myths that people believe about online marketing
Why it's unwise to compare our results to other influencers and the real truth behind influencer marketing
How to be savvy with social media to benefit you rather than becoming a distraction
How he joined the US Army and finally left the military career to become a marketer
What he learnt from running successful campaigns and the critical success factors
His journey experimenting and travelling the world before he found success
The power of small beginnings and just getting the ball rolling and be useful to someone
The two questions you should be thinking about to serve clients with integrity
Why he believes that any connected device should come with a warning
The 2 significant benefits of launches versus just doing ongoing promotions
Why he is passionate to lead the self-directed movement
And much more

If you are ready to position yourself for success in this fast-moving world, have more meaning, more money and lead a movement to change the world, book a call with me to discuss your objectives at www.francinebeleyi.com/call

Listen to this value-packed conversation to understand the secrets of online marketing and how to focus on what will make you successful.

The show notes are available www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. If you love this episode, leave me a review and share it with your friends.

I’ve recorded this conversation with Jo Formosa, a renowned Ayurvedic practitioner and the founder of Health Dynamics before the coronavirus pandemic. But this conversation sounds like a prophetic one as we find ourselves confined and forced to work from home and to pay special attention to our health.

Jo’s passion is to help people live in excellent health every day. Health Dynamics is a personalised path to health that match Wealth Dynamics profile to your body type and revolutionise your approach to health and wellness by empowering you to achieve new levels of well-being and success in your business. She has helped thousands of people around the world lead a more vibrant and healthy life.

In this episode 57, the first of the Season 6 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life focussed on leveraging the online world, we talk about how she moved a very traditional offline model like a health practice online and the transformational results of the group programs that she is running. Although they're group programs, everybody follows a personalised health program based on their body type and learn how to boost their immunity.

The next 28-Day Health Dynamics Immune Booster Detox Online Program is on April 13. If you are looking for a personalised path to your health, with the help of a supportive community of people, check it out.

Now, let’s dive in into one of the most fascinating conversations of this show.

The show notes are available www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. If you love this episode, share it with your friends and leave me a review.

I am excited to let you know that the Season 6 of MWML podcast starts next Tuesday with amazing guests, very practical conversations and ideas to do meaningful work and live a meaningful life.

This season focus fits the tough time we are living in as my brand-new guests share their expertise and how they are leveraging the online world to make a bigger impact in other people’s life.

Some of the guests featuring in this new Season 6 are:

Jo Formosa, the creator of Health dynamics, the world's leading programme based on Ayurveda medicine, an ancient science to understand how your body works and how you can take charge of your health and boost your immune system. She reveals how she’s been able to move online a practice that traditionally was done offline and is now impacting thousands of people across the world
You’ll also hear about Tom Morkes, one of the brilliant minds behind some of the most successful and profitable marketing and sales campaigns in the past decade; including a record-setting Kickstarter campaign that generated almost half a million US dollars in 33 days
Nicola Lucie, a Shamanic Practitioner & Shadow Work Coach who support women to unlock the unseen hidden magic held in their unconscious to live an embodied and enriched life full of purpose, possibility and wonder. We will talk about triggers. Understanding what can trigger you in this difficult time when you are living close with someone is important.
Isabelle Methot, CEO and founder of Ellipse who helps entrepreneurs, professionals and managers to understand and better master the subtleties of the English language and Anglo-Saxon culture to improve their competitiveness and professionalism in the English-speaking business world. She will share how she is able to make an impact beyond her own imagination
Janie Duquette, a former lawyer and then artist manager is now the founder of the Academy of Women's Power and the founder of Group Alma ma Terre, a group of business ventures and projects that aim to support and develop feminine leadership. She shares how women should stop asking for services and boost their selling skills
and much more

The show notes are available www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. If you love this episode, share it with your friends and leave me a review.

If you are ready to discover how to develop your unique value and become a leading voice in your industry in today’s fast-moving marketplace, make more money and a bigger impact, book a call with me to discuss your objectives at www.francinebeleyi.com/call

Tune in next Tuesday to hear from Jo Formosa who is opening the Season 6 to understand how to take care of your health and boost your immunity.

Do you sometimes feel that no matter what you try, you are still stuck in inertia and can't get anything moving?

Welcome to this new episode of MWML podcast. Last week I explained how to make sense of the situation we are all finding ourselves in with the Coronavirus and understand the 5 stages of change to get prepared to what is coming ahead.

In today's episode, I am bringing you some practical ways to manage your time by adopting the rhythm of nature to achieve your goals with less resistance.

During this time where we are all confined at home, it's going to be very important to stay motivated during the long waiting phase and have some rhythm to remain productive.

Even before this lockdown, we have all experienced times when nothing seemed to be moving as we wanted. The more we tried hard and continued doing more of what we did to get out of the inertia, the more we dug deeper and couldn't find a way to get out of this apathy.

It turns out that understanding how energy works and how flow happens can help us tremendously to get unstuck and start moving things again.

In this episode, I cover the 5 types of energies available, how to use them to experience flow in our life, and how to apply the same principles in our daily life to boost our productivity.

If you are ready to make the best possible of this long waiting time and create your online presence with digital assets that make money, get in touch at www.francinebeleyi.com/call

The season 6 of the show is coming next time with amazing guests and a focus on how to make the most of the online work. You'll learn how health experts, online marketing gurus, educators, business people, psychologists and more are making the most of the online world to have a more significant impact.

“Often, it is when things have reached their very worst, that the germ of an idea or an insight occurs. Now is the time to do something .” Francine Beleyi

I’ve switched the content of today’s episode in the wake of the unprecedented situation we find ourselves in with the coronavirus to talk about How we can Stay Focus and Productive During Tough Times.

I know this is not going to be easy either for you nor for me. But we’ve got some tools and techniques to help us deal with this situation better.

In this episode, you will learn about:

How to understand the internal process of change with the 5-stage of Dr Kubler Russ and how to apply these principles in your current situation
Some of the examples used during the economic recession of 2008
The 5-stages to stay productive and support during tough times and some ways to apply these steps

If you are ready to make the best possible of this situation and create your online presence and digital assets, get in touch at francinebeleyi.com/call

Next time I will talk about how to develop a rhythm of flow in your weekly and daily life to get things done faster and with less resistance.

Listen to this episode to find hope and courage to keep motivated in this challenging time.

The show notes are available www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. If you love this episode, leave me a review and share it with your friends.

If you are looking to boost your visibility online and make the most of this unique circumstance to find your unique position in today’s fast-changing marketplace, there are two fast ways for you to do so:

Buy my bookPersonal branding in the digital age: how to become a known expert, thrive and make a difference in the connected world – it’s available on Amazon, iTunes, Audible as eBook, audiobook and paperback.
Book a strategy call with me to clarify your objectives & achieve them fasterat www.francinebeleyi.com/call

Personal Branding in the Digital Age: How to Become a Known Expert, Thrive and Make a Difference in a Connected World

I am excited to share today’s message because I think this is one of the missing pieces when it comes to translating our dream into action and what is preventing most people from living the life they want finally.

We may hear the importance of dreams but don’t get the other part of the equation to make our vision happen. To be able to Act, we have to bring focus into what we are here to do, i.e. find a way to help us going in the right direction.

This is what A Mission Statement can help us do and the topic of this episode. How do we create a personal mission statement for our dream? Why is that important?

Listen to this episode to discover the 5-part process that I use for myself and for my clients to create a clear roadmap to achieve your dream. This step by step method is extracted from the Pillar #1 Know Yourself of the 7 Pillars of the YEANICCTMframework in my book Personal Branding in the digital age. It is the foundation to build an Influential Personal brand.

The show notes are available www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. If you love this episode, leave me a review and share it with your friends.

If you are looking to boost your visibility in 2020 and find your unique position in today’s innovative marketplace, there are two fast ways for you to do so:

Buy my book Personal branding in the digital age: how to become a known expert, thrive and make a difference in the connected world – it’s available on Amazon, iTunes, Audible as eBook, audiobook and paperback.
Book a strategy call with me to clarify your objectives & achieve them faster at www.francinebeleyi.com/call

Personal Branding in the Digital Age: How to Become a Known Expert, Thrive and Make a Difference in a Connected World

Are you feeling stuck in your business or your career? Are you looking for ways to achieve ambitious goals but are clueless about how to make it happen? Well, you can use the power of imagination and mental rehearsal to manifest your desired reality.

I have the great pleasure to welcoming in today’s episode Dr John P. Wilson, who teaches at the University of Sheffield in the UK. His focus is on teaching and encouraging successful learning in his classes, but he also authored and edited ten books, including ‘Dream Your Life Your Future’.

In this conversation, you’ll learn about:

The power of imagination in creating our desired future
The latest neuroscience discoveries to enhance creativity and future success
How can we become more productive and create innovative solutions at work and in life
How top athletes rehearse their success in advance and how we can use the same tools
The difference between dreaming and imagination
Practical steps we can follow to start dreaming again

The show notes are available www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. If you love this episode, leave me a review and share it with your friends.

If you are looking to boost your visibility in 2020 and find your unique position in today’s innovative marketplace, there are two fast ways for you to do so:

Buy my book Personal branding in the digital age: how to become a known expert, thrive and make a difference in the connected world – it’s available on Amazon, iTunes, Audible as eBook, audiobook and paperback.
Book a strategy call with me to clarify your objectives & achieve them faster at www.francinebeleyi.com/call

Personal Branding in the Digital Age: How to Become a Known Expert, Thrive and Make a Difference in a Connected World

In the previous episode, I invited you to find and articulate your dream, one that is going to fire you up for the next 5-10 years. I hope you’ve already identified that.

Time is our most valuable asset in this busy and fast-moving world we live in. We know that we can reach our goals faster when we are clear on our priorities. Be strict with what we say yes to, focus on them and ditch the rest of our activities. But the problem is that sometimes we have to prioritise what is already prioritised.

Today’s episode is about how to manage your priorities when everything seems to be important. You’ll learn my top three tips to stay on the top of things and one essential tool you can use to sort out your most important priorities.

You’ll find a useful template in the show notes to help you prioritise your activities as well as a daily, weekly and monthly plan to get things done and manage your time effectively.

The show notes are available www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. If you love this episode, leave me a review and share it with your friends.

If you are looking to boost your visibility in 2020 and find your unique position in today’s innovative marketplace, there are two fast ways for you to do so:

Buy my bookPersonal branding in the digital age: how to become a known expert, thrive and make a difference in the connected world – it’s available on Amazon, iTunes, Audible as eBook, audiobook and paperback.
Book a strategy call with me to clarify your objectives & achieve them fasterat www.francinebeleyi.com/call

Personal Branding in the Digital Age: How to Become a Known Expert, Thrive and Make a Difference in a Connected World

Welcome to Season 5 of MWML podcast and to the episode 50. I know that some of you have started the year 2020 with big fat juicy goals, aspiration and desire you want to accomplish this year and the next decade but I also know that for some you, this is an excruciating exercise. You are not sure about your dream or how to articulate it in a way that it becomes your driving force in life.

When we talk about doing meaningful work and creating a meaningful life, you got to know what that looks like for you. One of the reasons we don’t get joy, satisfaction in our work or in our life is that we often play small. We set a small goal we can achieve and as soon as we realise that small goal, we have to find a new goal to keep us going; and sometimes we get stuck and until we find something meaningful enough to hang on to.

What if instead, we have a big dream; a dream so big that it scares us; a dream that will take a while to come to pass? This is what I invite you to do with me at the beginning of this year 2020.

You've heard that the best way to predict the future is to create it. My goal in this episode and this season is to help you find and articulate your dream, something that is going to fire you up for the next 5-10 years.

The show notes are available www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. If you love this episode, leave me a review and share it with your friends.

If you are looking to boost your visibility in 2020 and find your unique position in today’s innovative marketplace, there are 2 fast ways for you to do so:

Buy my book Personal branding in the digital age: how to become a known expert, thrive and make a difference in the connected world – it’s available on Amazon, iTunes, Audible as eBook, audiobook and paperback.
Book a strategy call with me to clarify your objectives & achieve them faster at www.francinebeleyi.com/call

Personal Branding in the Digital Age: How to Become a Known Expert, Thrive and Make a Difference in a Connected World

Happy New Year 2020. I wish you a year full of happiness, joy and success. In today’s show, I’d like to bring you the best of 2019 and especially the top 7 episodes that have made to the top of 2019 chart and saw the most downloads.

These highlights are short clips of the full episodes that you can listen again. All of the selected extracts contain a crucial message to have your best year ever as you are starting this brand-new decade with renewed goals, aspirations and desire that you want to accomplish.

Top 7 Most Downloaded Episodes of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life Podcast in 2019

23 A Digital Platform to Change the Identity of a Nation Through Storytelling with Hodan Nalayeh

24 The Power of Your Story to Influence and Impact Others with Celinne Da Costa

25 Changing The Perception of Science and Engineering With Roma Agrawal

27 Creating a Better Future Through More Wisdom with Dr Bruce Lloyd

35 The Law of Intention with Naomi Sesay

38 You Can Choose Again with Catherine Ord

39 Do What You Love That People Value with Michelle Clarke

I hope you liked the selection of the top downloaded episodes of 2019. Go back to listen to the full episodes which have so much more wisdom, inspiration and practical action steps.

The show notes are available www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. If you love this episode, leave me a review and share it with your friends.

If you are looking to boost your visibility in 2020 and find your unique position in the new economy to make more impact, there are 2 fast ways for you to do so:

Buy my book Personal branding in the digital age: how to become a known expert, thrive and make a difference in the connected world – it’s available on Amazon, iTunes, Audible as eBook, audiobook and paperback.
Book a strategy call with me to clarify your objectives & achieve them faster at www.francinebeleyi.com/call

Personal Branding in the Digital Age: How to Become a Known Expert, Thrive and Make a Difference in a Connected World

What would you do if you hit the rock bottom and can’t see any solution on the horizon?

My guest in today’s episode 48 of Meaningful Work Meaningful Life podcast, Mo Haque is a Keynote Speaker and author of Choosing to Stay.

Mo was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer five years ago. When chemo stopped working, a breakthrough drug was his only hope. But there was a problem. The drug was too expensive, and the NHS wouldn't pay for it. Mo needed to raise money for his cancer treatment. An unexpected event led him to crowdfund over £186,000 to access the potentially life-saving drug and has seen his tumour reduced by over 50%.

He joins me in this last episode of 2019 to share his stories of hope, love, and gratitude.

Listen to this inspiring episode to find out how Mo learned to ask for help and wonderful stories of strangers showing him love and helping him through this journey.

The show notes are available www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. If you love this episode, leave me a review and share it with your friends.

Are you struggling to be your authentic self and not being like someone else?

My guest in today’s episode 47 of Meaningful Work Meaningful Life podcast, Mimi Kalinda, is the co-founder of Africa Communications Media Group. Mimi is passionate about giving Africans a voice to counter the stereotypical image people all over the world have of Africa and Africans.

She joins me in this episode to discuss the power of narrative and reveals the power of storytelling and why we need to own our story. Mimi also shares key lessons she has learned around how to have the most impact in the time we have on earth to make a difference and how to conquer the fear of taking risks with our dreams.

Listen to this inspiring episode to find out why Mimi is so passionate about being part of the narrative movement.

The show notes are available www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. If you love this episode, leave me a review and share it with your friends.

Are you facing so much adversity and can’t see any way out of your circumstances?

My guest in today’s episode 46 of Meaningful Work Meaningful Life podcast, Michael Ballard, President and CEO of Resiliency for Life. Michael helps individuals, schools, communities, and businesses to learn how to prepare for, deal with, and recover from adversity.

Michael has been through it all. He battled two cancers for 7 years, had a near-death experience, and had the devastating experience of watching his daughter fight a brain tumor.

In this conversation we talk about resilience, the skill that helped him and his daughter thrive in those difficult times. He shares practical ideas to building resiliency, as well as how he coached his daughter through her successful fight with cancer. Michael also shares tips about mastering calmness.

Listen to this poignant episode to find out why Michael is passionate about leading the situational mental health movement.

The show notes are available www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. If you love this episode, leave me a review and comment here.

My guest in today’s episode 45 of Meaningful Work Meaningful Life podcast, Gregory Copploe, is a Poet, Author, Artist and Transformative Life Coach. His goal is simple: to help you re-imagine your life.

His book, The Art of Being Whole centres around brokenness and the beauty and gift we receive in that vulnerable, uncomfortable state of being.

In our conversation, Gregory talks about the time when he felt his soul was being depleted, he felt empty, sad and depressed. He knew there was something greater that he was supposed to do but was afraid to do anything until he reached that bottom point where there was nothing more to lose.

He started to search for what he wanted in life but was afraid he wouldn't be able to make as much money as in his high-flying job! So, to show the universe he was serious on his search he made radical decisions.

Listen to this raw and soulful episode to find out why Gregory is passionate about leading the awakening movement for himself and others.

The show notes are available www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. If you love this episode, leave me a review and comment here.

Are you an introvert struggling in a world of extroverts? My guest in today’s episode 44 of Meaningful Work Meaningful Life podcast, Ian Woodhouse, business coach for healthcare professionals. He is a Mechanic profile, the last of the 8 Wealth Dynamics profiles.

In our conversation, you will find out how Ian after a disciplined start as electronics engineer in the Army spent most of his career in a flashy sales and marketing role. He found it difficult and tiring to be as outgoing and loud as was expected of him as it didn’t fit with his introverted nature.

When he discovered his wealth dynamics profile as Mechanic, the weight just lifts off his shoulders. It was such a relief to stop fighting his nature and instead embrace his values and natural strengths. He had another light bulb moment after a random encounter and decided to shift focus to embrace what makes him happy.

Ian is now determined to helping introverts like him know that there is a path to success that's natural for them.

Listen to the episode to find out this inspiring conversation and why Ian thinks that when you're not doing what you should do, it’s hard work but when you're doing what you are naturally good at, everything becomes easy!

Are you an introvert struggling in a world of extroverts? My guest in today’s episode 44 of Meaningful Work Meaningful Life podcast, Ian Woodhouse, business coach for introverted healthcare professionals. He is a Mechanic profile, the last of the 8 Wealth Dynamics profiles features in this series.

In our conversation, you will find out how Ian after a disciplined start as electronics engineer in the Army spent most of his career in a flashy sales and marketing role. He found it difficult to be as outgoing and loud as was expected of him as it didn’t fit with his introverted nature.

When he discovered his Wealth Dynamics profile as Mechanic, the weight just lifted off his shoulders. It was such a relief to stop fighting his nature and instead embrace his values and natural strengths. He had another light bulb moment after a random encounter and decided to shift focus to embrace what makes him happy. Ian is now determined to helping introverts like him know that there is a path to success that's natural for them.

Listen to the episode to find out this inspiring conversation and why Ian thinks that when you're not doing what you should do, it’s hard work but when you're doing what you are naturally good at, everything becomes easy!

The show notes are available www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. If you love this episode, please leave me a review here.

Are you struggling to make more money or to keep it? My guest in today’s episode 43 of Meaningful Work Meaningful Life podcast, Nancy Lee Ma, CPA, CEO & Founder of Crystal Clear Profits is a Lord profile, the 7th of the 8 Wealth Dynamics profiles. She teaches small business owners and entrepreneurs how to make more money, keep it, and grow it so they never have to worry about not having enough again.

In our conversation, you will find out how Nancy organises her days to hit her multiple deadlines and why she thinks that time management is critical when you're an entrepreneur to balance your time between doing the work and going out to get new business.

She also shares how she moved away from pure cold accounting to integrate energy and coaching in her work with clients and how as a kid, she dreamt of becoming a philanthropist.

Discovering and understanding her Lord profile was a dramatic revelation and relief as she can now appreciate the gifts and qualities she possesses and why she struggled with certain things like writing. “I don't have to compare myself to other people, any longer,” she says.

Going through a divorce and caring for an ill dad after her mum passed away were some though moments which also came with great self-understanding.

Listen to the episode to find out this honest and sincere conversation and why Nancy is so passionate to eliminate poverty in the world.

The show notes are available www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. If you love this episode, please leave me a review here.

In today’s episode, I am featuring the Accumulator profile, the 6th of the 8 Wealth Dynamics profiles. I have the pleasure to feature Louise Mosley who helps corporate escapees grow their business by reconnecting with their WHY and using their unique skills and talents.

Passionate about scuba diving, she helps people to be neutrally buoyant i.e. to find the most efficient way to enjoy what they do effortlessly and stay in flow.

Whilst on a scuba diving holiday, Louise met her partner Neil and the pair decided to leave the UK to Honduras. She quitted a well-paid job working for pharmaceutical companies in sales and marketing to get to the Caribbean island with no job with a few weeks of accommodation.

Being in a different environment, a different culture, with a different language and with people with a different outlook on life, she learnt more than what she’s learnt in her previous 13 years of training.

Listen to the episode 42 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast to find out how Louise and Neil continued their exploration to Indonesia, Philippines and now to Croatia where they are renovating a ruin into a boutique bed and breakfast. You’ll also find out how she struggled with self-promotion, how understanding her Wealth dynamics profile as Accumulator helps her to stay in flow and her tips to stay positive with a turtle with a bobbing head.

The show notes are available www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. If you love this episode, please leave me a review here.

In today’s episode, I am featuring the Trader profile, the fifth of the 8 Wealth Dynamics profiles. I have the pleasure to welcome Karen Revell, money and mindset coach who work with service-based entrepreneurs, and business leaders to help unlock their wealth.

Karen distinguishes four aspects to wealth: Financial wealth, an abundant lifestyle or living a rich life that doesn't necessarily relate to money, your self-worth: how you see yourself, your own identity and your inner wealth: your strengths, your talents, your genius.

Unlike most entrepreneurs who left the corporate world to do what they love; Karen was very much in flow in her corporate job. She climbed the ladder and had success in my career, earning well over six figures and in fact that enables her to build her financial wealth and retire from my job in her 40s.

She now split her time between the UK & Spain. She believes that we should be earning money doing what we love as long as that is aligned with our talents and our strengths. Her message is to understand that we can all work for ourselves, we can all be entrepreneurs, but you do need to know your talent, your personality, your strengths and do build your business your way in alignment with who you are and what you're here to do rather than following role models that are absolutely not right for you. She also shares how understanding her Trader profile was a huge relief as she stops to compare herself to other entrepreneurs.

The show notes are available www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. If you love this episode, please leave me a review here and share the podcast with your friends.

In today’s episode I am featuring a Dealmaker profile, the fourth of the 8 Wealth Dynamics profiles. I have the pleasure to welcome Gabriel Uribe, a Conscious Leader and Wealth Sculptor. He serves business owners to recognize their greatness and act accordingly.

In this insightful conversation, you will find out:

How Gabriel moved from being a lawyer whose job was to fire people to becoming a conscious leader coach
Why he starts all his coaching sessions with this question: What is your definition of greatness?
How connecting his clients after coaching sessions makes him unique in his field
How attending masculinity circles benefits him and other men at a personal and business level
How he deals with the impostor syndrome and much more

The show notes are available www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. If you love this episode, please leave me a review here.

In today’s episode I am featuring a Supporter profile, the third profile of the 8 Wealth Dynamics profiles.

I have the great pleasure to be in conversation with Michelle Clarke who is Global Partnerships Manager at GeniusU but also Co-founder of Talent Dynamics specialising in accelerating the levels of trust and flow in organisations.

In this insightful conversation, you will find out:

How she moved from her corporate job to fail running her own company to find her current tribe
How Michelle organise her week based on four key frequencies to keep her and her team in flow and be the most productive
How understanding her profile and strengths as a Supporter transformed her life and exploded her business
The lessons she learnt when her fiance committed suicide and when she took a major financial risk
And much more

The show notes are available www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. If you love this episode, please leave me a review here.

In today’s episode I am featuring a Star profile, the second profile of the 8 Wealth Dynamics profiles. I have the great pleasure to discuss with Catherine Ord, the founder of the Wealth Vector System, a transformative card system based on the timeless wisdom of the I-Ching and Wealth Dynamics to help entrepreneurs and leaders navigate change, gain clarity and focus in order to make better decisions.

In this deep and honest conversation, you will find out:

How Catherine integrates different dimensions to rhythm her daily life
The conscious choices she has made to live the life she wants
How an early childhood circumstance impacted her life to become an entrepreneur
How she uses the vector card system to expand the thinking of entrepreneurs
How discovering and understanding her Star profile has enabled her to stay in flow
The impact of dealing with a dysfunctional family and an alcoholic mother on her sense of family and her personal journey
And much more

The show notes are available www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. If you love this episode, please leave me a review here.

Today I am continuing with the Wealth Dynamics series introduced last week in the episode 36 by featuring the first of the 8 Wealth profiles: The Creator profile.

Marie Ruzicka is an International Transformational Leader and Best-selling Author, host of the Catalyst for Joy and creator of the Magikal Land of [Awe]some Podcast. We had a typical ‘creator’ conversation, with a lot of inspiration and out of the box thinking.

In this conversation you will find out:

How discovering her Wealth Dynamics profile changed Marie’s life and led her to decide to leave her corporate job to travel the world
How her childhood desire to make a quick impact is manifesting today
How she is helping people creating their future vision and reverse engineer it to now
How she uncovers limiting beliefs that hold people back by using a modality called PsychK
How falling down a flight of stairs and being out of work was her wakeup call
Why she wants to create a movement for magic and joy.
And much more

The show notes are available www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. If you love this episode, please leave me a review here.

How do you know if you are applying the right solution to your life challenges? Today’s episode is a bit different than the usual format. I am excited to present you a tool that I’ve discovered more than 10 years ago that changed the course of my life and helped me understand who I was at a totally deeper level.

Do you sometimes sense that things aren’t quite how it should be but don’t have the words to articulate what is wrong?
Do you feel stuck in this season of your life or in your business without really knowing which direction to take?
Are you confused by all the conflicting advice you hear from experts of what you should do or not do?

Well, this tool will help you uncover your path of least resistance. The Wealth Dynamics is a unique personality profiling system for entrepreneurs and leaders, which is currently used by a million of entrepreneurs around the world. It was created by Roger James Hamilton, a futurist and social entrepreneur.

In this episode I talk about:

The origin of Wealth Dynamics and why it matters to get clarity and a sense of direction
The wealth formula for entrepreneurs to get in flow
The 4 sides and 8 profiles of the Wealth Dynamics system that reveals who you are
The Wealth Spectrum and the 9 levels to understand where you are at
Why wealth is not about money
How successful people are playing different games that are unique to them and why it’s crucial to find where you belong
And much more

The show notes are available www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. If you love this episode, please leave me a review here.

“I don't believe anyone on this earth hasn't got a purpose. It’s just that we haven't revealed it to ourselves.” Naomi Sesay

Today, I have the great pleasure of discussing with my friend Naomi Sesay who was a guest in the season 1, episode 5. Naomi Sesay is a global speaker, former TV producer, serial entrepreneur, and currently Head of Diversity at Channel 4, one of the major British television broadcasters.

I’ve known Naomi since 2007 when I attended her workshop called the Law of intention Experience (LOI) based on quantum science. She had interviewed some of the top quantum physics experts, produced the film What the Bleep do We Know and wrote a book called the ‘Human upgrade’.

I have asked Naomi to share more about the LOI and how we can tap into it to do meaningful work and live a meaningful life.

In our fascinating conversation, Naomi talks about:

How to manifest our future
Why we experience the results and outcomes that are happening in our lives
The strong impact of her mum as matriarchal figure in her life
How to start experiencing the Law of Intention and tap into our purpose and our consciousness
The power of human energy field and implication to live a meaningful life
Mindset & Synchronicity
Financial freedom
And much more

The show notes are available www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. If you love this episode, leave me a review here.

“It's a gift when work is so meaningful that you'd do it for free. And that's also a problem,” says, Dr Michael F. Steger, my guest in today’s episode. Michael is a Psychology Professor, Author, Speaker, Director of the Center for Meaning and Purpose. He is a recognized authority on meaning in life, purpose, happiness, psychological strengths, and positive psychology. His research interests center on understanding how people create a life worth living and seeking ways to help people flourish and achieve well-being.

In our fascinating conversation, Michael talks about:

His love for research and finding out why are we here on this planet – how we are going to be here and how we think about how we are here
Two types of people: those who are questioners like himself and are always questioning and searching and other people who are more comfortable with certainty
Why meaningful work is probably more demanding than meaningless one
Why ultimately it comes down to what we're going to do with our lives
The complex nature of selfishness vs giving
How he struggles with attention span and distraction
Why he rather wants to be living his values right now than be remembered for something when he is no longer here
And much more

The show notes are available www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. If you love this episode, please leave me a review here.

Welcome to season 4 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast. In this season, I am breaking things down more specifically and featuring guests who are giving you practical techniques and tools to live a more meaningful life. My aim is to bring a very practical dimension to our conversation around the 3 Ms (meaning, Money and Movement) and decrypt the science of achieving happiness in life.

Some people read a book, enjoy it and hopefully take some notes to improve their business or their life. Most people simply forget what they’ve read after a while. But a few are so impacted by what they’ve read that they decide to stand up and do something to change their life. This was the case with Dr Jess Wade, a physicist at Imperial College London turned into a prolific Wikipedia editor. Her life has changed over the last few years thanks to the book ‘Inferior’ by Angela Saini.

“For a long time, I felt I was too small and insignificant to do anything that was impactful,” she says.

Jess is now called a ‘one-woman powerhouse’! She is a scientist on a mission. She wants every woman who has achieved something impressive in science to get the prominence and recognition they deserve – starting with a Wikipedia entry.

Listen to my fascinating conversation with Dr Jess Wade to find out:

How she struggled with maths before ending up being a top scientist
What a day in her life looks like
How to become a Wikipedia editor
What to do about the lack of support that affect the confidence of women to pick science subjects
How she combats the impostor syndrome to reach higher goals
How to build the case to get powerful people in the conversation to support diversity

And much more...

The show notes are available www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. If you love this episode, leave me a review here.

This bonus episode includes some highlights of the season 3 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, the show that empower you to redefine the life you want and live your best life now!

I really loved the Season 3 where I featured amazing women and men who are leading fabulous movements in Europe, in Africa, in US and across the world

Parminder Vir, former ceo of Tony Elumely foundation, shares how she rose as a girl from rural Penjab to lead the most ambitious African entrepreneurship in episode 22
Episode 29, Kwame Christian shares how his personal struggles earlier in life with difficult conversations led him to study psychology, human behavior and wants to start a revolution of confident communicators
Episode 30, Hildy Gotlieb the co-founder at Creating the Future, who justly said that we don’t necessarily have to build a new movement, but we can all be part of one that already exists.
Dr Bruce Lloyd in episode 27 gave us great food for thought to create a better future through more wisdom.
Francesca Uriri, head of communication at Uber for East and West Africa, episode 31 - Leading Ladies Africa wants showcase the diversity of women in Africa to bring to the forefront not just the elite.
Hodan Nalayeh in episode 23, changed the identity of her Nation, Somalia, through Storytelling. Sadly, she was killed whilst doing what she loved, reporting on positive stories. Her message: ‘Never give up on your dream’.

Many other guests also shared their experience and perspective in this season 3, and see leading a movement or being part of one that you care about as a key component of living a meaningful life.

Go and listen or re-listen to all these episodes of the Season 3 but also the seasons 1 and 2 whilst I am taking a break for the summer to recharge my battery. I will be back in Autumn with a brand-new season 4 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life.

The show notes are available at https://www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast/

Are you tired of hearing discourse about diversity but finds that the same people stay in the limelight and don’t represent the full spectrum of a society? Well, you are not alone.

My guest in today’s episode, Francesca Uriri, Head of Communications at Uber East & West Africa decided to change that representation and showcase the variety of women in Africa. “While it's great to see the woman with the pearls on the cover of the magazine, it's also important to see the woman who is in the market, who's selling tomatoes, who is bringing her produce from villages to the towns," she says.

Leading Lading Africa was born and has 77,800 followers today on Instagram…

The full show notes are available at www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast

Are you frustrated by your willingness and enthusiasm to make change happen in your life, in your organisation or in the society but seems to go nowhere? If so, you are not alone! There is a great explanation why you are not seeing the change you want to make.

My guest in today’s episode, Hildy Gotlieb, a social scientist and asker of powerful questions had an aha moment when she realised that to see the world change, we need to change the questions we ask. Discover the three set of questions you can ask in any situation to see real change happen and much more…

Discover how a people-pleaser became a top expert in negotiation and conflict management.

Today, I have the great pleasure to have on the show, Kwame Christian, a lawyer and expert in negotiation and conflict management. He is the Director of the American Negotiation Institute and a professor at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, the top ranked dispute resolution program in the country, and Otterbein University’s MBA program.

He is the author of the best-selling book Nobody Will Play With Me: How to Use Compassionate Curiosity to Find Confidence in Conflict. Kwame also hosts the top negotiation podcast, ‘Negotiate Anything’.

Kwame’s shares his personal struggles earlier in life with difficult conversations; which led him find a way to better deal with that by exploring psychology, human behavior and how the thoughts and beliefs influence our behavior and the way that people think.

“When it comes to these difficult conversations, it's not a question of whether or not we do it, it's a question of whether or not we do it well,” he says.

People often default to an avoiding strategy to avoid conflict. But he encourages us to be proactive when it comes to solving these problems and mending the relationship.

He explains the Compassionate Curiosity framework, a simple 3-step process to negotiate anything.

Kwame believes that with every conversation, there's an opportunity to learn, to make things better and to communicate at a higher level.

The show notes and references of the show are available go to www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast.

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This is the part two of my interview with Dr Bruce Lloyd, Emeritus Professor in Strategic Management, London South Bank University. In last week’s episode, Bruce shared great insights on leadership, wisdom, knowledge, management and organisation as well as the choice of his career, the relationship between quality of conversation and good decision making.

In today’s episode, we are going deep and more personal as he shares how he tried to escape a controlling mum, on being book alcoholic and having a curious mind, his long search for meaning, true meaning of love, his unfulfilled desire of being a philanthropist and much more.

Other subjects we discussed include:

The paradox of education and how to reduce information stress
Power vs responsibility
Why values, organisation, conversation skills ought to be embedded in school curriculum
How to keep ahead of the robots
Why a meaningful life is not about making more money
Why companionship is as valuable as love
The rise of a lucrative industry: Geriatric backpacking
How getting involved in many activities prevent you from aging
Why we should eliminate the taboo of discussing the planned end of life

If you haven’t listened to the first part episode 27, go and listen to that too as it will give you some more context to what we are discussing in today’s episode. Now let’s dive in.

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Discover how a kid who dreamt of being a motor racing driver became an academic, helping PhD students to develop a broader view of life whilst researching their subjects.

Dr Bruce Lloyd, Emeritus Professor in Strategic Management, London South Bank University has spent over 20 years in industry and finance before joining the academic world to help establish the Management Centre at what is now London South Bank University.

Bruce has written extensively on a wide range of strategy and futures-related issues. He was also the UK coordinator for 'The Millennium Project' 1999-2005 and has been active in the 'Futures industry'.

In true academic, Bruce has been so generous in sharing his wisdom during our interview that I am creating two episodes from our conversation. This first part is almost a masterclass in strategy and how to think about the Future as well as some great personal insights.

In our conversation, Bruce shares how he unexpectedly landed in the academic world as a professor of strategy and supervising PhDs and how he got involved in Future Studies. He explains the relationship as well as the difference between Strategy and Futures Studies and why we are better off with forecasting even if it’s not an exact science.

He tells how teaching in academic world was the most rewarding part of his whole career but also how the administrative side can feel very pressurised as he now enjoys his semi-retirement and doing what he wants rather than following other people’s agenda!

Bruce reveals the connection between leadership, wisdom, knowledge, management and organisation performance as well as how he finds himself studying wisdom. He also shares why values are becoming increasingly important in this world and explains the logical link between data, information, knowledge and wisdom.

He tells us how the quality of conversation in organisations is critical in determining the quality of the decisions taken and why we should be okay to take decision based on imperfect information.

Bruce also explains why we should rehabilitate the word ‘leadership’ and not use it interchangeably for psychopathic, megalomaniacs and dictators. He highlights the distinction between authenticity and empathy and why it’s crucial to make that distinction and enlightens us about the danger of authenticity without values. He reveals how lack of trust in our society comes from people perceiving that there is a lack of fairness in the process of decision making.

Bruce believes that in the face of actual rapid changes, it’s important to have effective learning processes to make sure that change equal progress.

Listen to this rich conversation now. The show notes and references of the show are available go to www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast

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Find out how a girl who was dreaming of becoming Prime Minister ended up leading a digital and social inclusion movement in the UK and beyond.

Helen Milner OBE is the Chief Executive at Good Things Foundation, a social change charity that is driving social and digital inclusion. They support excluded people to become digitally able and active and apply their knowledge in all aspects of their lives, including health, getting a job and growing financial resilience. She was named by the Digital Hall of Fame as one of the 20 people who had achieved great things in Britain using digital.

Helen as a real tech evangelist thinks that technology has huge benefits for people's lives and can be transformative. Her career has been around, digital, education and helping people to learn new skills and she is passionate about giving a second-chance to adults with learning.

In this thought-provoking conversation, Helen explains where her passion for Digital Inclusion come from and why she had always been driven to achieve impact and been ambitious but for the greater good. She also shed some light on the overlap between digital and social exclusion.

She explains how she marries big picture thinking with being very practical and why we need a laser focus to get things done. Being so driven to achieve her mission meant that Helen struggled to fit it all into a working week and worked seven days a week for several years until she finally learnt the life-saving skills of delegation.

She also offers great advice to get paid more in a job you love and not undervalue yourself.

Determined to drive the movement of digital and social inclusion in the UK, her organisation is expanding in Australia and in Kenya, focusing on socially excluded people.

Having helped almost three million people with thousands of partners, Helen believes that we need to bring people in to help us achieve our goal rather than trying to do it alone!

Listen to this rich conversation now. The show notes and references of the show are available go to www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast

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Discover how a nerdy girl from India became one of the senior engineers who designed The Shard, the tallest building in Western Europe.

Roma Agrawal MBE is a structural engineer who works with signature architects, designing footbridge towers and sculptures including six years as a senior structural engineer on The Shard in London.

She is a multiple award winner both for her technical prowess and her contribution to raising awareness of engineering as a career. She actively promotes engineering, scientific and technical careers to young people and particularly to underrepresented groups.

In our conversation Roma explains why she became an engineer and how she found herself working on the gigantic project of The Shard just after she graduated. She also gives us a glimpse into her daily life working on such an ambitious project.

She tells why engineering may have a bad press and her passion to inspire young people to consider an engineering profession, especially women and people from minority background.

Roma is not your typical girl who raves about flowers instead she tells how her now husband won her heart using an unusually geeky strategy!

Being driven and always on the go had positive aspects for Roma but she reveals how going through multiple rounds of IVF to get pregnant was a big calling point in her life.

Her top advice: create a support network and don't be afraid to ask for help. You don't have to achieve everything here and now.

Roma believes that you should break free of stereotypes that might be holding you back

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Discover how a little Italian girl with a Brazilian mum, turned her back to the American dream to travel the world to find her purpose in life and is now impacting thousands of people to share their stories.

Celinne Da Costa is a Life design and brand story coach, who work with visionary leaders, entrepreneurs, founders, to help them leverage the power of storytelling. Celinne’s work has been featured in major publications around the world, including Forbes, HuffPost, and Business Insider. She’s visited 50+ countries and travels full-time while running her business. She has a loyal community of 50,000+ fans following her adventures around the world.

In this riveting conversation, Celinne opens up about her journey from deep frustration, being somebody who didn’t belong in her environment, always wanting to break free to explore the world to being able to impact thousands of followers today.

She explains how she felt an immense amount of pressure to perform in the past and feeling like all the rules were laid out for her to follow.

Consistently questioning her purpose, a life-changing trip in Cambodia triggered her desire of change. She decided to make the most difficult decision to quit her corporate job and travel the world to do a social experiment: “traveling and sleeping in the homes of strangers.”

Celinne believes that we all have a story to tell, and something about our story will inspire and impact someone else if not hundreds, thousands and millions of people.

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Hodan Nalayeh, the founder of Integration TV shares her transformative journey to become the social media powerhouse that she is today. She shares refreshing positive content from Africa and is captivated by the power of stories to change lives.

In this inspiring conversation, Hodan shares how her father, a respected governor who was living a great life in Somalia flew his country to land in Canada and started over his life as a parking lot attendant.

She evokes her first dream of becoming a journalist at a very young age that she couldn’t pursue, as being raised as one of 12 kids didn’t leave much room to pursue her creative ambitious. But many years later after leaving corporate America, she realised her dream.

Going through a painful divorce changed her life in many ways and woke her up spiritually as she tells how this experience gave her the strength to transform her life.

Hodan also shares why she thought that Somali diaspora lacked a sense of identity and why she has decided to share positive stories of her community go back to live in Somalia. She let us inside the reality of running a media company and what it takes to succeed and tells why it’s important for Africans to tell their stories and adopt the digital technology to do so.

Hodan believes that our stories matter. “So many of us live behind our stories, it’s time that we live in front of our stories,” she says.

If you are going through any hardship at the moment, this story will inspire you as Hoday says: ‘give yourself as much as you give to the world’.

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Discover how a girl from rural Punjab, in India, found herself running Africa's biggest entrepreneurship programme.

Parminder Vir OBE is the former CEO of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Africa’s leading philanthropic organisation. TEF entrepreneurship program is the most ambitious African Entrepreneurship Programme with a $100 million commitment over 10-year, to identify, train, mentor, and fund 10,000 entrepreneurs from across the continent.

Parminder has a background as film and TV producer with BBC Television, Carlton Television and Channel 4, as well as CEO of her own independent production company. She has also produced some of Britain's biggest events and TV shows including the MOBO Awards and EMMA Awards.

“It was a call to destiny… and having the courage and the imagination to respond to this opportunity at the age of 57,” Parminder says.

In this breath-taking conversation we talk about how she became the CEO of the Tony Elumelu Foundation entrepreneurship program as she was just thinking of retiring. But with the blessing of her husband and her two daughters, she embarked instead on this new adventure in Lagos, Nigeria where she had to imagine what the entrepreneurship program would look like on a blank sheet of paper.

She explains the fascinating concept of ‘institutionalising luck’ and ‘democratizing opportunities’ and the seven pillars of the program and its holistic approach to entrepreneurship development.

She also tells how her storytelling skills as a filmmaker and being on the ground helped to create an original African model rather than adopting western-based business models and also how her biggest challenge was about managing success when the applications received climbed from 20,000 in the first year to 216,000+ the fifth year to select 1000 entrepreneurs.

Parminder reveals how the underlying thread of her multifaceted career led her to become an agent of change in big institutions such as British television and British film industry.

She also talks about how being family and duty-bound were so important that she accepted an arranged marriage at 18 to someone she never met and why failure was not an option as she realised the sacrifice that her parents made to put food on the table. She had to succeed to make a better life!

Parminder believes that you have the power to imagine what you'd like to be and what you'd like to do. You can create the roadmap for achieving them. And whatever you're doing, know that someone else has done it before; you can be inspired by someone else's story.

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Welcome to introductory episode of the Season 3 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast. In this third season, I am going to put a strong emphasis on the third M, Movement of the 3 key themes of this podcast: Meaning, Money, and Movement.

In a hyper-competitive landscape improving your products or services only no longer cuts it! People want to dream, to be enchanted by what you offer, they want more than simply a function….

Whether you are a start-up trying to get your product out there or an executive looking to attract great talents or a professional looking to get the attention of recruiters, how are you ensuring that you are building something bigger than yourself or your company that people can dream about and want to be part of?

In this episode I share:

The difference between building a movement and creating a community
How to go about creating an engaged and thriving community
Why you should think about creating your own community
The single strategy that the most famous platforms such as Airbnb, Uber, Amazon, YouTube and Facebook have used to take over the world and how you can use the same to build your own following
How to create a sustained engagement in your community beyond ‘likes’ and passive comments
Practical actions steps to start today

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In today‘s episode I’d like to do something a bit different and walk you through a visualisation exercise to imagine how your life will look like when you have achieved the financial goals that you’ve set to yourself and the impact on the other areas of your life.

You’ve probably heard that many lottery winners go broke only a few years after they won millions…

The reason why they lose it all have less to do with money than the psychology and the lack of preparation to handle this event both at an emotional level and at a practical level.

If it were you, if you win 100 million dollars today, how will ensure you stay level-headed, think clearly and stick to your values?

As you are thinking about the money that you need to accomplish your goals, I’d like to invite you to do a reality check now, take a holistic view and consider all the elements in your life that will be impacted once you start bringing in more income.

In this episode you’ll learn:

Why it is absolutely important to do this visualisation exercise
How to visualise your desired life in detail as I walk you through the exercise
How to incorporate the results of the visualisation into an action plan for the short and long term

The pdf of this exercise is available to download in the show notes of the episode 20

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Today, I am focusing on why relationships and our network are the essential ingredients and even our shortcut for a meaningful life. I am sure you’ve heard many times that your network is your net worth! Or you are the average of the 5 persons you surround yourself with.

This is a reality that I understood later in life! I always thought that I could rely on myself to achieve my goals. This determination brought me some results but up to a certain point! Around me I could see that some people less smart than me but with the right network & connections were getting way ahead of me! I talk more about this in my book Personal branding in the digital age and this is in part why I wrote that book.

This reality really hit me when I left my corporate job to start my business. And this is when I started to pay attention and decided to deliberately create my success network.

Perhaps you are also late to the game and are just realizing why you should deliberately start to build a solid network.

In this episode I talk about:

The two key steps you need to take to build a network that can absolutely change your fortune
I explain the relation between relationship and money matter
Why you should listen to the episode 14 with Penny Power and her take on building great networks
Why building strong relationships is crucial now in a fast-changing world than ever
How to build effective relationships even if you are not naturally good at it
Three practical tips to boost your relationship skills
how to Leverage the internet to build the relationships you want

Action points

This is what you to do to start investing in your network today.

Download the success network weekly sheet
Write the name of at least 5 people you would like to see in your network in each of the categories and connect with these people – If you do this each week, at the end of the year you will have an amazing network.
Once you connect keep nourishing your network – each month try to send a message using a content strategy tool
Leave a message in the comment section below to let me know about your key take-away from this episode.

If you are looking to build your network goals faster and sooner book a call with me to discuss your objectives.

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See you next week for a brand-new episode, until them Dream, Act and make an Impact

Resources

Personality tests: MBTI, KOLBE or Wealth dynamics
The YEANICCTM model from the book Personal branding in the digital age
Personal branding in the digital age: how to become a known expert, thrive and make a difference in the connected world – available as eBook, audiobook and paperbook.
Download The Success Network weekly sheet

Personal Branding in the Digital Age: How to Become a Known Expert, Thrive and Make a Difference in a Connected World

Today’s episode is focused on bringing you 15 strategies and tips to increase your current income if this is where you are at. I understand some people are happier with less and value having more time for themselves. But I also know that other people are looking for ways to make extra income to achieve their dreams. If that’s you, sit down relax and let’s go!

These strategies work whether you are an employee, a freelancer, a corporate executive or a business owner.

In this episode I talk about:

Why do you need additional income
Why it’s a good idea to diversify your income
How to define your financial goal and the time you want to spend to create an additional income
How to create value in exchange of money and 15 ideas to generate additional income
How to define your passions, interests and skills and take an inventory of things to teach others
And much more

Now let’s dive in

If you would love to explore these ideas further to increase your income, book a call with me at www.francinebeleyi.com/call

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Today I am continuing with Money issues that may prevent us to live the life we want and focus on internal issues and often unconscious stuff that we may have around money all our lives without really paying attention to. If we are not aware of what those issues are and take action to address them, we will never get paid what we deserve.

You may be someone who has worked for a long time for great companies. You have had good jobs but feel that your contribution is not recognised or valued as much as you’ll love; your value is often questioned, you struggle to juggle life and work and feel you are giving your all but are nowhere near what you thought you’d be by now at 40+.

You feel your contributions are masked, your ideas are minimized or hi-jacked and your seat at the table you rightly deserve constantly rocks.

But every day you show up in good spirit, do your best and try not to compromise your values. But no matter the real accolades you deserve never come your way – However you refuse to settle for less but feel you have exhausted all the options you tried to get to that place where you will be finally recognised. So what is happening?

There are symptoms that manifest on the surface but are only the tipping part of the iceberg and the real issues. Beneath these symptoms are hidden the root causes and deeply engrained conditioning that has been building up for years and decades. Sure, all your problems in life are not just about internal issues – there are also external factors that play a part. But here, my focus is on what is going with ourselves and have the power to do something about.

In this episode I talk about the:

5 mindset issues that rob you from the life you want and the solutions we can find to burst these issues
Two key symptoms of fears, how they manifest and how to learn to identify them and take control
Why awareness is the first step to achieving our goals
5 empowering thoughts to combat any negative thought around money
Why the clearer and the closer we get to our purpose, the more we will be able to control our fear

Download the workbook to identify your scariest money mindset issue and take immediate action to implement it. www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast

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Welcome to Season 2 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast. When I started this podcast 15 episodes ago, my focus was to find out and share with you how successful CEOs, entrepreneurs, thought-leaders have found their way doing Meaning Working and living a Meaningful Life.

In our conversation with my guests we discussed 3 key themes:

Meaning, how they’ve managed to do work that matter
Money, how to get paid well doing what we love
Movement, how they are impacting others.

The 3Ms, Meaning, Money, Movement that I discuss in this show is actually compression of the 7 pillars that I described in my first book ‘Personal Branding in the digital age: how to become a known expert, thrive and make a difference in a connected world.’

In the book, I’ve shared a lot of insights gained from my search for a solution and the insightful discussions with a wide range of people across all walks of life, with different levels and forms of success. The book is available as eBook, paperback and audiobook on Amazon, iTunes, Audible and other online book stores; go and check it out.

In this Season 2, I’d like to deep dive on the second M money – why? This is a topic that I’ve struggled with myself and my clients have also struggled with that led me to study marketing in depth. But this is also part of a bigger vision to see a world without poverty!

Last year, I had the opportunity to co-create a community of women entrepreneurs across Africa. When I looked at the issues that hundreds of them face, money issue is at the top of the chart in various ways. So, I’d like to dig a bit deeper around this issue and propose some of the ways we can be smarter when it comes to getting paid what we want & live the life we want.

Money is one of these topics that get people excited: positively and negatively… That is the point! There are taboos, limiting beliefs, fears, myths around money especially with people who have a big heart and want to help others but are struggling themselves. If you are one of those you understand what I mean, right? Perhaps you are a professional or executive in a corporate who are still struggling to negotiate a higher salary or get a promotion…If that’s you, it’s time to call this off, get educated and make better decisions.

In today’s episode I explore the three key reasons why you are not getting paid what you want. Listen to the episode to find out what they are and what you can do about them.

If you have one of these 3 problems and would love to solve them much smarter and a lot sooner, I can help you …. Book a call with me at www.francinebeleyi.com/call

What is one of the toughest money issues you are struggling with right now that is preventing you to live a meaningful life? Leave me a message under this post at www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast.

The show notes of this episode of MWML are available on my webpage www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast with all the references and resources shared on the show.

Personal Branding in the Digital Age: How to Become a Known Expert, Thrive and Make a Difference in a Connected World

This is a time for me to take a pause after the 15th episode to thank you all my listeners. Thank you for your support, the messages and reviews that you’ve left me whether it’s on iTunes, social media, on my website or by direct email. These messages mean a lot to me and encourage me to bring you more inspiration.

I’ve started this podcast back in January 2019 and we are now in April. 15 episodes is a good milestone, but I am only getting started and would love to celebrate my 50th episode, 100th episode and much more!

This podcast is the place where I interview today’s most inspiring thought-leaders, authors, speakers, CEOs, entrepreneurs and change makers who share how they found & followed their path in life. I want to have honest conversations with my guests to share both their successes and failures and you’ve seen how many of them were open and sincere when sharing what it took to get to where they are now.

Thought-provoking Insights and Practical Frameworks I’ve been so inspired and learnt so much with my guests in the season 1 and hope you were too. They have given actionable steps and very useful frameworks to help come up with our own answers to live a fulfilled life

Akhatar Badhash (ep 8) shared the 6 Cs to live a fulfilled life: Conviction, Creativity, Capability, Capacity, Commitment and Compassion.

Suki Fuller (ep 9) shared the 3 As to apply to move from a mundane job to do something meaningful: Awareness of what you want to do, Advocacy is what you need to do to get there and finally, Action to make it happen.

Andrew Priestley (ep 13) talked about the 3 things that need to occur to achieve meaning: you've got to love what you do; you've got to actually be good at it and find where can you achieve the most value.

Jazz Rasool (ep 10) shared 3 core things that need to happen to bring you life: what you're passionate about, what you're talented in and what you have a sense of responsibility or duty for. If those 3 conditions are not there, you will struggle to make it.

You’ve heard all their amazing stories, their struggles and how they’ve come through on the other side. There is so much more wisdom from my other guests and I really invite you to listen to them all as they bring a different perspective that will give you much clarity.

I am preparing the Season 2 of the show with even more inspiring stories and very granular actionable steps my guests have taken to get to where they are today and how you too can do the same.

While I am putting all this in place, I will keep you company in the next episodes with my own insights of what you might consider to do meaningful work and live a meaningful life.

If there is a specific topic, you’d like me to discuss, please send me a message or comment under the show notes at www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. I might pick your question to answer on the show; so don’t hesitate to send me your questions.

Sonya Morton-Firth is a High-Performance Executive Coach; Property Investor and Physique Competitor.

Sonya left a corporate high-pressured sales job in the City of London after 20 years to start her business in fashion and fitness, building a strong brand but ended up selling this business to her partner.

She confessed that she was successful but not fulfilled and that is actually the ultimate failure as she puts it.

She took what she learnt in her corporate life and in business to support businesses and help people discover their passion and their purpose.

She opens up about some tough moments when she lost her job, her home, and relationship in the same week. But also, how reaching this very low point in her life enabled her to grow and learn and even helped her discover her true purpose. She shares the strategies that she applied to get back on her feet.

She also tells me how her definition of who she is has drastically changed in the past two years as she understands with time that it's not just all about money! and there’s something much more important in life and feeling that you're contributing.

She does share nevertheless great tips and ways you can increase your income and build financial freedom and alternative ways to fund what you want you care about.

Sonya believes that we all have power within us, and we just need to tap into that power sometimes with the help of others. Now let dive in.

Penny Power is Entrepreneur, Community Builder, Professional Speaker & Author. She Founded Ecademy, the first online business community for business in 1998, for which she was awarded an OBE in 2014. In this conversation, Penny opens up and tell me about the reality behind the glamour. What we never get to see behind the shiny side put forward and why she decided to talk openly about it now.

She tells me the unplanned circumstances that led her to go into business and how an encounter with a young child developed her passion for helping others. She also shares why she and her husband are passionate about building great network of entrepreneurs and how they went from being valued at £22 million pounds to zero with 3 young kids to feed and the surprising lessons learnt from this experience.

She tells me how she realised that the online world was causing isolation and mental health issues and has decided to talk about the hardship of entrepreneurial journey from a mental and emotional point of view.

Penny believes that we should treat one another in business with kindness and create safe places to feel like we can be ourselves.

If you are going through some hardship in your life and feel isolated, this open and honest conversation will re-ignite you and give you food for thought. Now let’s dive in

Andrew Priestley is a business leadership coach, entrepreneur, business strategist, speaker, author & publisher. Andrew specialised in helping people build character, professional happiness and fulfilment.

He tells me how he transitioned from being a teacher to become a peak performance coach and the bumpy journey it took to get there. As a psychologist he explains the Science of Well-being and what really make us happy and shares how he became comfortable in his own in skin in his forties.

He also explains that doing meaningful work is actually doing grown-ups work; not adult work. He also shed some light on how super successful people set their priorities and how struggling people have this order backwards.

He provides master tips on how to articulate your value to others and provide a great framework to do so. He provided a lot of peak performance hacks and how it all starts with awareness.

Andrew believes in family values and grounded leadership for a fulfilled life. He gives practical tips to refuel your spirit as well as your body and how to slow down so you can speed up.

You are literally in for a treat in this thought-provoking conversation to do meaningful work and live a meaningful life!

Key points discussed

Why we aren’t satisfied with our current situation because of the judgement call we make
Why people are afraid to make a choice in life and the 3 things that need to occur to achieve meaning
Why we don’t really see things when you're too close to what you're good at,
Why servant leadership, helping others, making an impact in other people’s lives is a great way to do meaningful work
How to find the entry point of our wider contribution to the world
How to perform without putting so much pressure on ourselves
And much more

Now let’s listen to this insightful conversation with Andrew Priestley

Gilles Amadou Acogny is Co-Founder & CEO of Acosphere, a London based firm that delivers consultancy and transformational Training. Gilles manages the company with his wife Nadia Mensah Acogny who was on the show in the episode 11.

Gilles focusses on leadership, general management and vision in the business. He tells me how having clear rules allow them to function well and challenge each other to think outside the box.

He talks about why he decided to leave his high-flying job in sales at Xerox to invest everything into his own business and how he convinced his wife, Nadia, to start the business with him after she initially saying no. We also discussed his previous career and how he became one of the top executives in the companies he worked for and turn them around significantly.

Gilles believes in the transformative power of public speaking and wish he knew this way earlier. You will find this conversation very rich and inspiring as he shares great insights and practical tips to do meaningful work and leave a meaningful life!

Key points discussed

The impact of his childhood and travels living on three continents and how he developed his sales acumen by understanding cultures and people.
How the education he received has equipped him to deal with good and bad times and formed his positive character
The influence of his mentor Addison Barry Rand at Xerox on building his drive and why mentorship can make a difference in the life of others
How he is being challenged by his teenagers’ kids, helping him to stay relevant in today’s world
Gilles deconstructs how fear prevents us to do what we really love and what to do about it
How to speak your truth and not allow other people or organisations to hinder your authenticity

And much more…Now let’s listen to this insightful conversation with Gilles Amadou Acogny.

Nadia Mensah-Acogny is co-founder and COO of Acosphere, a journalist and columnist for Forbes Afrique. She edits the annual list of the 100 most influential women in Africa. Nadia is passionate about gender matters and sits on the Advisory Council of the Women in Africa Initiative.

In our conversation, Nadia shares why she decided to leave her job in the realm of power to co-create the consulting firm Acosphere with her husband and offers some insights on how to make it work when working in couple.

She shares how she finally took the time to discover who she was at 50; How her childhood exposed her to different cultures and enabled her to speak 9 languages. Why we should always listen to ourselves but also why it's extremely important to love ourselves.

Nadia believes that we need to dream, dare and be resilient to do meaningful work and live a meaningful life. She wants to be remembered as a catalyst, the person who helps you discover who you are.

Key points discussed

How and why you should listen to yourself and your ideas and how to go about doing this.
Why it's extremely important to love ourselves
How to transform a challenge into an opportunity
How she and her husband are starting a movement helping people to develop with transformational training
And much more

Now let’s listen to this insightful conversation with Nadia Mensah-Acogny

Jazz Rasool is a Researcher at Ravensbourne College in London, a well-known training centre where the likes of David Bowie or Stella McCartney studied. He is working in advancing the use of Multimedia, Augmented and Virtual Reality in Education.

Jazz is also the creator of Atmascope, a 'Resonance Engine', that enables people to discover their purpose … He began this work with Unilever in 2004, providing a Health & Wellbeing experience for Global Directors during their Rebranding programme.

I’ve known Jazz for more than a decade now, when I’ve learnt his system at the time called Energy Diamond and I was part of a team of coaches to work on hundreds of case studies to help people create momentum in their life. His system merged western and eastern philosophies to uncover deeper Intentions vs interests, Priorities rather than preferences and look at our Being rather than our behaviours. Jazz also provides coaching, mentoring and Executive presentations to stimulate creativity in individuals, teams and organisations.

In our conversation, Jazz shared how he was determined to become an astronaut and ended up studying Mind Body medicine. He also shares how he became homeless and being close to death and what that taught him.

He explains where his deep desire to help people improve their well-being and make a difference come from. He offers a simple yet powerful method to identify what drains us out of energy in life and how to take control to change it - as well as practical steps to turn values into valuables to become successful.

Jazz believes that true compassion helps people discover the truth that brings them life as opposed to disable them!

This conversation is really deep and insightful as I was expecting; anytime I have a conversation with Jazz, I have a new level of understanding and I am sure you will too.

Key points discussed

The three core elements that bring life to people and a simple exercise to discover your real purpose and keep momentum in your life
The hard way that he learnt that you can end up failing life if you fail to collaborate with others and why helping others to help each other became the focus of his work.
How to see money as a resource amongst others and learn to attract the others to create a virtuous circle
The profound impact that an encounter with a young Syrian refugee in Jordan made on him
And much more

Now, listen to this insightful conversation with Jazz Rasool

Suki Fuller is an Analytical Storyteller, Competitive and Strategic Intelligence expert. She is also a global speaker, advisor and mentor. She is sought for her experience in the early adoption of emergent technologies and ability to translate the quantitative into qualitative insights.

Suki is also an advisor, board member, investor and NED to several startups. She was named one of the 30 Change Makers for London Tech Week 2018 and one of Computer Weekly Most Influential Women in UK IT 2018 - Five Rising Star.

In our conversation Suki shared how she navigated her way to become the analytical storyteller that she is today helping organisations to make better decision with competitive intelligence. How being fired from a high-flying job was the best thing that happened to her.

Suki believes that we can't tell people what they want to hear but instead tell them the truth! She recommends to look at the morality, the ethics and the empathy behind the technology we use. You will find this open and honest conversation refreshing, and above all, inspiring as Suki shares great insights and practical tips to be counted! Let’s dive in.

Key points discussed

Suki explains how she adds value as analytical storyteller for organisations
How her childhood developed her character, worldview and her insatiable curiosity
Why it’s always a good idea to give people options to explore things for themselves
A very useful framework, the 3 As, to make better decisions and accomplish your goals faster
How to set healthy boundaries online and make informed choice when using social media and digital tools
Tips for introverts to network like pros
And much more

Now let’s listen to this insightful conversation with Suki Fuller. Let’s dive in!

Akhtar Badshah believes that we should be unreasonable in life but also a learner. He is a former Senior Director of Microsoft Citizenship and Public Affairs, an expert on social impact, philanthropy, CSR and international development but also an author and artist. Akhtar is the founder and Chief Catalyst of Catalytic Innovators Group a consulting practice focused on accelerating social impact. He teaches at the University of Washington, School of Business and Evans School of Public Policy and Governance.

This conversation is unique, contrarian and refreshing, sometimes hilarious but profoundly deep conversation. Akhtar doesn’t do things like others and prefers to live an unstructured life!

Sit down, relax and really pay attention to this ground-breaking conversation. Let’s dive in

Key points discussed

Akhtar explains how he became a Philanthropist after a highflying career.
How he moved out of a middle-class India to explore the world and the circumstances that shaped his vision of the world
Why meaning in life comes through you and how to make time to do what is important to you now
A valuable framework with the Six Cs to live a successful life
What it really means to have passion vs compassion
And so much more

Now let’s listen to this insightful conversation with Akhtar Badshah.

Sophie Bryan is a Culture Change expert, TEDx Speaker | Writer | Trainer and Action Learning Coach. She is passionate about making change happen.

In our conversation, Sophie explains how she discovered her calling and decided to focus her work on culture change. She talks also about how to transform a traditional organisation into an innovative one and how to win hearts and minds instead of just training people to adapt to change. We’ve also discussed how you can transition from a corporate job to do a more entrepreneurial work.

Sophie believes that we can use the Montessori teaching elements of freedom, curiosity and play both in our work and life for a more fulfilled life.

Key points discussed

How she discovered her calling and decided to focus her work on culture change
How to spot a truly innovative organisation where you can do a meaningful work
Why the appraisal process in organisations is outdated and what should be done instead
Why the command and control approach in Education system and in the workplace must end to create 21st century fully functioning individuals
How to apply the Montessori teaching of freedom curiosity and play in our work and life
And so much more

Now let’s listen to this insightful conversation with Sophie Bryan.

Henry Stewart is the Founder and Chief Happiness Officer of Happy Ltd. He is also author of two books Relax: A Happy Business Story and The Happy Manifesto. He helps people create happy workplaces!

In our conversation, Henry explains how he started Happy Computers after a disastrous job experience and why he decided to create a principled organisation where people are happy.

Henry believes that we should find joy in our work 80% of the time and shares the key elements to become happy at work and in life. He believes that making mistakes is a key ingredient of resilience and why you should never try to fit in! I am sure you will be energised by this fun and insightful conversation.

Key points discussed

How to choose an organisation where you are likely to be happy
Why the easiest way to be happy is to help other people.
Why making mistakes is a key ingredient of resilience
How his childhood has shaped his worldview
Why you should treat people the way they want to be treated not as you want to be treated.
His vision to see happy workplace becomes the norm, not the exception.

Now, listen to my conversation with Henry Stewart to learn much more.

Naomi Sesay is one of the most exciting personal development authors, a global speaker, former TV producer, serial entrepreneur, and currently On Screen Diversity Executive at Channel 4. Naomi is also a well-recognised wealth creation expert in the UK and has researched the mind-boggling world of Quantum Physics.

Naomi is someone who is difficult to put in a box as you will discover in our fascinating conversation. I’ve known her for more than a decade now and the reason I’ve invited her on this show is to experience a glimpse of her wisdom and go away not just inspired by what she says but really take one or 2 things that resonate with you and apply in your life immediately.

We’ve discussed why you should absolutely understand who you are and what you like, why it’s mandatory to find your purpose but also how we can navigate our parents’ expectation when it doesn’t align with who we are. She also talked about how to be bold and take risk in life. Naomi believes that everything we go through is a learning and all our experiences -good & bad- make us who we are.

Key points discussed

Why it’s mandatory to find your purpose and how to use it to live your life
How to resist to your parent’s expectation when you don’t feel like it
How to be ready to spot the opportunity that will change your life – how to take a risk on your passion
Why we should be bold and take risks with our passion
What is the lesson you need to learn in life to move on?
How her mum gave her the right foundation in life
Why you should create what you love doing… NOW

Tanya Tarr is Vice President at advantage SPRING, Forbes Contributor & Negotiation Strategist. A former politician turned negotiation coach and entrepreneur, Tanya has interviewed hundreds of women executives from different representations in power writing for Forbes. She shares some great insights from her experience of what it takes to do meaningful work and live a meaningful life.

Key points discussed

To find your purpose you have to be willing to have a frank and difficult conversation to have with yourself. It may be easier to ask what is the problem that I want to solve in the world? Her guiding star.
How her multicultural background and experience shaped her curiosity about the world (she is half Korean-half Brazilian and spoke four different languages at home: English, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish)
Tips to become good a master negotiator
Why she decided to leave the not for profit world, having spent years promoting other people causes to transition into the business world
Some powerful questions you should ask yourself to do what we’re passionate about and get paid for it
Why doing what you love as a job can cease to become a passion and how to go about solving this dilemma
Why trusting your gut and instincts early in life and believing in yourself should be your north star

Sukhi Jutla is the Founder of MarketOrders, the B2B trade marketplace for gold jewellery and diamonds. Sukhi is the author of 3 books including ‘Escape The Cubicle: Quit The Job You Hate. Create a Life You Love’, a regular keynote speaker and passionate about supporting female entrepreneurship.

She is an IBM Blockchain Foundation Developer and became the World’s First #1 Bestselling ‘Blockchain’ Author. Listed as one of the Top 100 Asian Stars in UK Tech, Sukhi left a decade of corporate life to be an entrepreneur. A meaningful life for her is being the best version of yourself and fully accepting who you are and what you have to offer.

She is passionate to get people to really understand that there's more to life than just a desk job. In this episode, she shares great insights from her journey, challenges and lessons learnt that I am sure will inspire you to live your dream life now.

Key points discussed * Why it took her 10 years to leave the corporate world that she hated to do her own thing * How she managed to write her books even with a full-time job and tips for would-be authors and the power of committed decision * How following her curiosity helped her to find their purpose * Why having gratitude for where you are should be a key principle in life * How losing her dad helped her to better appreciate the incredible opportunities of life * Why walking away from a quarter of a million pounds was one of the most empowering experience she ever had and became even more fearless! * Why you should always follow your gut instinct * How the quiet child she was once living in fear and always colouring inside the boxes eventually rebelled to become fearless

Courtney Kirschbaum is the Founder and CEO of Job Hunt School, award-winning keynote and TEDx Speaker. Courtney is on a mission to build a movement of entrepreneurial job seekers who know their value and want to find their place. She wants to be remembered as a liberator who won't judge others just because they decide to take their freedom. We are trapped by preconceived notions, by ignorance, by shame and it is so easy to provide knowledge and encouragement and liberate a person. Her greatest power is to believe in people before they believe in themselves.

Key points discussed * The 3 most important factors to take into consideration when seeking new opportunities * Why living in truth is the way for a more meaningful work and meaningful life * Why she is passionate about helping job seekers and getting them to see their value * Hard lessons learnt from challenging situations and why quitting should never be an option * Why many people are underpaid in the workforce and how she’s able to increase her clients' salaries by more than 50% * The importance to know your value and asking for what you want with confidence * How you can always make different choices, get the education and the knowledge you need to reposition yourself

You really don’t want to miss the gems shared by Courtney whether you are a job seeker or just looking to do a more meaningful work.

Purpose-driven people are doing what they love, making the money they need and impacting positively the lives of others. Join me, Francine Beleyi, every Tuesdays on the ‘Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life’ podcast as I interview today’s most inspiring thought-leaders, authors, speakers, CEOs, entrepreneurs and change makers. These honest conversations will empower you to redefine the life you want and live your best life now!