Significance with Don Müller: Recent Episodes
Don Muller
Learn how to create a company, and a life, of significance. Created and hosted by international leadership consultant Don Müller, Significance will help you become the best version of yourself, for the benefit of others.
Through expert insights and interviews each episode, you’ll learn how to create an epic leadership and personal narrative. You’ll learn how to take ownership of your story and strategy, and create an environment where people can thrive and grow.
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From suicide to significance. Don chats to Sean Ruane, the passionate Founder & CEO of Mind Data, an award winning and cutting-edge platform dedicated to proactively addressing mental health through intelligent, data-driven insights. After facing severe mental health challenges, including suicidal thoughts, Sean became an advocate for mental wellbeing. His personal experiences fuel his mission to positively impact the lives of one million people worldwide. With a background in technology and start-ups, he has leveraged his experience to create a platform that not only assists individuals and healthcare professionals but also provides organisations with anonymised, actionable data to guide mental health policies. In addition to running Mind Data, Sean actively engages with various organisations, speaking about the importance of a data-driven, proactive approach to mental health support.
In this episode I talk with Brittany Wagner. Brittany is a nationally respected athletic academic counselor and motivational speaker best known for her role as the breakout star of the hit Netflix documentary series, Last Chance U. Recognized for her compassion, encouragement, and no-nonsense attitude, Brittany guided many young men to academic and professional success despite run-ins with the law, extreme poverty, abandonment, and often a complete lack of academic preparedness. She has helped well over 200 football players academically qualify for nationally respected NCAA Division I schools, and all of the students Brittany advised who are currently playing in the NFL, also hold college degrees.Our conversation covered how purpose, 2nd chances and empathy can make an impact on your leadership journey and I was inspired by Brittany’s story, authenticity and insights.I'm so excited to share this episode because I know that anyone who takes the time to listen AND apply these insights to their life, could see incredible shifts in both personal and professional spheres.
Don chats to international rugby legend, Joe van Niekerk. Joe played 52 Tests for the Springboks and was voted South African player of the year in 2002. Joe also served as captain at Toulon and was part of the team that won the French Domestic cup as well as The Heineken Cup in 2014.In the episode Don and Joe discuss topics such as: How to lead a team of individuals that are the best in the world. How to be a team player but still say no. Learning for setbacks. Building a culture of success. The power of perspective. Dealing with loss. What brings joy and inspiration currently in Joe's life.
Award winning Entrepreneur, TEDx speaker and CEO of Remap, Maya Raichoora is pioneering a mental fitness revolution. As one of the UK’s leading experts, she teaches visualisation, one of the most powerful mental training techniques in the world. Working with brands such as Lego, Nike and Barclays- she helps people rewire their brains to achieve optimum wellness & performance. In this conversation Maya and Don discuss topics, such as: • How to use visualisation to transform your life • Visualisation vs Manifestation • Maya’s personal experience with visualisation • Mental fitness and why it matters • A simple 5 minute tool to start building mental fitness • How elite athletes use visualisation in their training • How you can recreate your reality • How to show up as the person you want to be • How to be a creator of your life, not a victim of your life • How your mind can heal your body
In this episode Don chats to Ayla Nova. Ayla has had an inspiring journey of overcoming adversity as a cancer survivor, radiating strength and resilience. She has dedicated over a decade to the study of yoga, becoming a sought-after Yoga Nidra teacher. You might already know her as the host of the YouTube channel and podcast "Yoga Nidra & Beyond," where she shares wisdom, guiding listeners on a profound journey towards restful sleep, stress reduction, and positive life change. Get ready to immerse yourself in her transformative insights and join us as we dive deep into the power of perspective and the limitless possibilities it brings.
“Those who have a 'why' to live, can bear with almost any 'how'”- Viktor E. Frankl. Don talks to Tony Otoa, CEO of Stanbic Business Incubator on how meaning has impacted his story.
Tony Okao Otoa is the CEO of the Stanbic Business Incubator, which supports and nurtures Small and Medium-sized Enterprises to prepare them for business growth opportunities. His role is to design strategies, manage and implement activities and programs for Enterprise Development for the Stanbic Business Incubator. His work with the Incubator has helped the emerging entrepreneurs to gain access to networking, new markets, and financing opportunities and has impacted over 1000 SMES.His expertise spans across the Oil and Gas sector, entrepreneurship, communication strategy and innovation in both Uganda and the United Kingdom. In the past, Tony had worked as a National Content Manager at Total Exploration and Production, where he also served as the Public Affairs Manager. Tony worked with civil society in the UK and Uganda to plan, develop and design laws and regulations for the oil and gas sector in the East African region. His untiring commitment and drive towards ensuring that Uganda becomes a formidable regional competitor in oil and gas has seen him speak around the world on the emerging sector. He has spoken passionately about participation of Ugandans in the sector, environment protection and robust revenue management.Tony holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations and LLM in International Law. This experience has been a lightning bolt for him to reflect on and think of possible solutions to help young people, advise SMEs to be innovative and contribute to their growth
Don chats with Flyhub Limited Uganda’s CEO Joel Muhumuza. Joel embodies curiosity in all his life and they explore how this has shaped his story and the type of leader he is today.
We get so busy with life that we often miss the moments that shape us. In this episode I explore a tool I use that has been powerful for myself and my clients. I would encourage you to try it too.
Comparison is guaranteed to rob your joy. In this episode Don talks about how we can maintain a healthy perspective to drive fulfilment and gratitude in our life, and shares a simple tool to achieve this. About Significance with Don Müller: Learn how to create a company, and a life, of significance. Created and hosted by international leadership consultant Don Müller, the Significance podcast will help you become the best version of yourself, for the benefit of others. Subscribe to the show on your favourite podcast player so you don’t miss an episode. Don Müller works with CEOs, top executives and their teams to unlock their full potential. To find out more about Don and subscribe to his Significance newsletter, visit donmuller.com.
Don chats to recently appointed external member of the Prudential Committee Member of the Bank Of England Marjorie Ngwenya. Marjorie is an actuary, coach, speaker, consultant and non-executive director who is passionate about personal development.
She is a Past President of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA), headquartered in the UK. She was elected by the IFoA Council to become the first president based outside the UK. She is also the youngest president in the organisation’s 160 year history, the third female and the first person of colour.
About Significance with Don Müller:
Learn how to create a company, and a life, of significance. Created and hosted by international leadership consultant Don Müller, the Significance podcast will help you become the best version of yourself, for the benefit of others. Subscribe to the show on your favourite podcast player so you don’t miss an episode. Don Müller works with CEOs, top executives and their teams to unlock their full potential. To find out more about Don and subscribe to his Significance newsletter, visit donmuller.com.
Linda Maqoma talks about the power of personal transformation, and inspiring passion and purpose. Linda has recently ventured into building her own enterprise under the Nomatshawe Group, a brand inspired by her late mother, providing personal and business consulting primarily focused on capacitating black businesses to work more efficiently and flexibly in these ever-changing times, and find sustainable solutions for the challenges faced by black women in business. Linda is currently the National President and Board Chair of ABASA (Association for the Advancement of Black Accountants of Southern Africa), and Chairperson of Women of ABASA. She also serves as Independent Non Executive Director at the Young African Entrepreneurs Institute (YAEI) and Deputy Chairperson of the Africa and Global committee at the South Africa Institute of Government Auditors (SAIGA). Linda is passionate about young people, in particular young women, and believes the solutions needed by our country and the world lie in us ensuring that young people are mentored and equipped to be able to take up critical space and participate meaningfully on national and global leadership platforms. Enjoy this inspiring discussion. About Significance with Don Müller: Learn how to create a company, and a life, of significance. Created and hosted by international leadership consultant Don Müller, the Significance podcast will help you become the best version of yourself, for the benefit of others. Subscribe to the show on your favourite podcast player so you don’t miss an episode. Don Müller works with CEOs, top executives and their teams to unlock their full potential. To find out more about Don and subscribe to his Significance newsletter, visit donmuller.com.
Don chats to Jeremy Kourdi, an internationally experienced executive coach, consultant and business writer. He is the author of 27 books translated into 16 languages with worldwide sales in excess of one million copies.
Through sharing key insights from Jeremy's experience and research, this interview explores the key role of leaders and how they help navigate the future.
Find out more about Jeremy here and connect with Jeremy at kourdi.com.
About Significance with Don Müller:
Learn how to create a company, and a life, of significance.
Created and hosted by international leadership consultant Don Müller, the Significance podcast will help you become the best version of yourself, for the benefit of others.
Subscribe to the show on your favourite podcast player so you don’t miss an episode.
Don Müller works with CEOs, top executives and their teams to unlock their full potential. To find out more about Don and subscribe to his Significance newsletter, visit donmuller.com.
"Who am I?" This question resonates with most of us.
But do only a lucky few ever find the answer?
We sometimes expect the answer to come in some kind of instant revelation. However, I believe we all have the opportunity to get curious and look for clues in all areas of life to discover what we are about. Because discovering who you are is a journey, not a destination.
About Significance with Don Müller:
Learn how to create a company, and a life, of significance.
Created and hosted by international leadership consultant Don Müller, the Significance podcast will help you become the best version of yourself, for the benefit of others.
Subscribe to the show on your favourite podcast player so you don’t miss an episode.
Don Müller works with CEOs, top executives and their teams to unlock their full potential. To find out more about Don and subscribe to his Significance newsletter, visit donmuller.com.
In this episode, Don Müller chats to award winning news anchor and media personality Dan Moyane.
Through exploring his story, Dan shares insight on how he has crafted his narrative through trusting his gut instincts and passions.
More about Dan Moyane:
Dan is a South African journalist, talk show host, radio station manager and CEO of Primedia best known to television viewers as an anchor on the 24-hour news channel eNCA.
He worked in the radio broadcasting industry for 28 years (1980-2008), 11 of which were spent in the public broadcaster in Mozambique, nearly 15 of which in a private commercial broadcaster in South Africa and nearly two of which for the SABC.
Dan was also a freelance journalist for the BBC from 1985 to 1991.
He is the author of I Don’t Want To Die Unknown, which was released in 2021.
About Significance with Don Müller:
Learn how to create a company, and a life, of significance.
Created and hosted by international leadership consultant Don Müller, the Significance podcast will help you become the best version of yourself, for the benefit of others.
Subscribe to the show on your favourite podcast player so you don’t miss an episode.
Don Müller works with CEOs, top executives and their teams to unlock their full potential. To find out more about Don and subscribe to his Significance newsletter, visit donmuller.com.
Welcome to the first episode of Significance with Don Müller.
To help create the foundations for the show, Don talks about the story behind 'significance' and why it is so important to him, and the people he works with.
About Significance with Don Müller:
Learn how to create a company, and a life, of significance.
Created and hosted by international leadership consultant Don Müller, the Significance podcast will help you become the best version of yourself, for the benefit of others.
Subscribe to the show on your favourite podcast player so you don’t miss an episode.
Don Müller works with CEOs, top executives and their teams to unlock their full potential. To find out more about Don and subscribe to his Significance newsletter, visit donmuller.com.