The Big Talk: Recent Episodes
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The raping and killing of Uwa, the raping of Jennifer, Tina and Barakat among many simply shed light on the gross injustice that has been visited upon women especially in the African society. It is important that everyone with a means and a platform join in the conversation and figure out a way to rid society of this devastating problem that has been wrecking lives for centuries. There is no excuse for violence, abuse and, rape, murder and degradation of women of any kind.
These ills are prevalent in our society and I am joined by Busayo Abiodun and Peace Olajide to start a conversation that does not end on the podcast. We need to find a way to solve this problem.
To every woman out there, This one is for you, we are all in the fight together.
[This episode contains sample audio from the song "Quiet" originally performed by MILCK]
On this episode, we discuss productivity with Mark Amaza. Mark is a development expert and member of the strategy team of #NotTooYoungToRun.
We talked about how to achieve productivity both during the global crisis and after, how to identify distractions that limit productivity and how to work around them.
Corporate organizations were not left out either as Mark gave some insightful advice into how companies can set and achieve their goals as well as increase their productivity.
Listen to this episode and if you like it, please share it with your friends.
Change is not always easy to experience or accept and on this episode of #TheBigTalk, I speak with Michelle Ijomah about so many changes that people go through in their lives and how to navigate those changes. We learn from Michelle's real-life experience about the positives and negatives that can arise as a result of changes.
We learn how to anticipate, stimulate and react to changes in our lives. I hope you are ready for one of the best episodes yet?
On this episode, we switch up!!
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So I was privileged to share a live episode of The Big Talk during our online midweek service at RCCG The Lighthouse parish on the 6th of May, 2020.
I spoke about the new realities that we are facing as a result of this crisis. I talked about the struggle for people to find their place and the never-ending desire to return to what was normal. I encouraged people to find their place and focus on moving forward.
I strongly believe that as we approach what will be a new world, you can grow and you can thrive. You've got this.
Join us online at RCCG The Lighthouse Parish every Wednesday for our midweek service from 7 pm to 8 pm here:
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Assumptions are a very tricky thing. We almost always believe that our assumptions are facts and act or make judgements based on those assumptions. Most times, we don't have all the facts but our minds trick us into believing that we do. On this episode of The Big Talk, we explored how we make assumptions and the effects of these assumptions on our lives.
Why do we make these assumptions? What informs these decisions? How can we interact with people and brands after making assumptions about them?
Listen, enjoy, leave a comment and share this episode with someone who you think might enjoy it.
The effects of the pandemic can be felt in every corner of the globe. We now live in a constrained society, and that is a result of the pandemic. COVID 19 will not win, we already know that but we all have our parts to play. While the medical practitioners continue to be our first line of defence against the deadly virus, we must continue to act responsibly, make healthy and socially conscious decisions, maintain social distancing and #StaySafe.
On this breaker episode of The Big Talk, I collaborated with some amazing people to provide you with some insight into what is happening and some information on how to help you get through this time.
Listen to the podcast, share and subscribe. We've got this.
Is anything in life random? Or is it easier to decipher the cause and course of action if we can spot the pattern? On this episode of #TheBigTalk, we discuss the sets of actions that generally typify individuals and corporations the almost predictable actions they (and us) take in specific situations. If we study these actions closely, patterns begin to occur. These patterns are the bases upon which character and reputation are formed. Today we explore these patterns, how to spot them, how to change them and how to use them to our benefit.
Listen to the podcast share it with a friend leave a comment and tell me about any pattern you have spotted in your life and how to change it.
On this episode, I got real about the struggle and need for perfection that I (and a lot of other people) have. This need for perfection has been a driving force for many people but it has also been the reason why people are afraid to do so many things in their life. The constant fear, doubt and second-guessing of our abilities have held so many of us back. Today we address what we need to know about perfection, how attainable perfection is and how to take action whether it is perfect or not
On this episode of #TheBigTalk we explore unhealthy relationships. We address some of the causes of these types of relationships in our lives and how we can avoid them. In the first of this two-part episode we discuss how we may be the cause of toxicity in relationships and how to make some changes to improve our interactions. Listen, share and review this episode. You've got this.
Happy new year and #TheBigTalk is BACK!!! Thank you guys for your patience, as we return, we talk about taking steps to form new habits that will help us achieve our goals. We approach the topic from a stand point of fresh starts and we discuss how to turn our goals to reality. Give a listen, if you haven't subscribed, please do and share this podcast with your community if you think it can help them. You've got this.
On this episode of the big talk, we discussed first impressions and the important role they play in building any kind of relationship. People often assume that just being "ourselves" is often good enough to make a first impression but on this episode we explored how to be the best version of yourself more often than not to help create good first impressions that will not be predicated on lies but rather the best parts of our character. Sometimes we miss out on great opportunities because we don't make a good first impression and we don't get a chance to correct that.
It is time we start figuring out how to make the best of our interactions to create the best first impressions.
Listen and enjoy
On this episode, we look at how we think about our actions and how our thought processes create the actions that more often than not determine the outcomes of our jobs, relationships and lives in general. We explore the best ways to think through our actions and how best to gauge our thoughts.
A popular scripture says as a man thinks in his heart, so is he. Let's talk about how we think.
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On this episode, with the help of a very special guest, Annabel Giwa-Amu of iambrownie.com, we explored the dynamics of human relationships. Our guest was on hand to offer advice and opinions about the pitfalls, benefits and effects of relationships in life, business and family. We shared tips that cut across all kinds of relationships and interactions and we had a lot of fun doing it.
Heading into the new year, it is important that we try to build better, longer lasting relationships.
Listen and enjoy. #YouveGotThis
On this episode, we discussed value. We looked at how to measure the true values of the things that make up our lives and we looked at how to properly exert the right resources into the most valuable parts of our lives. The essence of this episode is to help us develop capacity within ourselves so that we can properly position ourselves in a world that does not accurately value individuals.
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The struggle for most people is understanding how to interact with people. While there is not general rule on interactions, we tried to discuss how to identify and effectively communicate with different types of communicators. More often than not, information gets lost in translation not because of a language barrier but because of a communication barrier. This episode is geared towards giving people the bricks to build a bridge to that communication gap. Enjoy
In life, communication is key. Brands and businesses communicate with customers and people communicate with each other for various reasons. Breakdowns in communication and a lack of understanding are the root causes of majority of the conflicts we have in the world on whatever level. On this episode of #TheBigTalk, we explore the best ways to communicate as a humans. Enjoy
A lot of people have issues trusting certain people or brands and do not know about it. Some of these issues with trust stem from bad experiences or inadequate information. Lack of trust often builds barriers to human communication and collaboration. On this episode of #TheBigTalk, We explored various ways we can work on trust issues. Enjoy.
Misunderstandings happen on a daily bases but a lot of them go unnoticed. Most people misunderstand other people and situations; parents leaders and even businesses. Today on #TheBigTalk we will be exploring how to manage and mitigate misunderstandings.
People deal with insecurities on a daily basis and cannot talk about it and sometimes don't even recognize those insecurities. Sometimes, they need help other times they are struggling to find a way out. Sometimes we miss out on great things because we are too insecure to go out and get them. On this episode, we are addressing these insecurities. We are looking at causes, identifiers and the best ways to deal with them. #YouveGotThis
Anger is a destructive force that many people ignore. Anger has potential to end relationships, hurt businesses and ruin lives if not properly managed. Most people express anger differently and on this episode we explore the forms and causes of anger and discuss how to work through anger and come out the other side better for it. You've Got This
On this episode, we address the kind of people that make up your support system. Everyone's support system is quite important to their growth as individuals. People, brands, corporations, businesses and even governments need support. Listen, learn about the people that make up the core of your support system and how to engage with them. #YouveGotThis
In a world where humans are becoming harder to trust and lies are becoming a norm, it is important to build reputations around honesty. People are more willing to interact with humans and brands they can trust. Listen to this episode as we dissect the the effects of lies and the truth.
Consistency is the foundation of excellence. We are going to explore how to turn passion into consistency and build towards success