Hustle Culture is ingrained into our society and teaches us that entrepreneurship is a hard journey. We blindly worship hero stories of entrepreneurs who sacrificed it all (health, happiness, family) in pursuit of business glory. But these stories are toxic models for entrepreneurs: many founders struggle with depression, anxiety, and burnout. It doesn’t have to be that way. In The Conscious Entrepreneur, we have an open and honest conversation that leads us away from misery, fear, anxiety a ...
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How to grow your income and impact with EFT/Tapping, Meditation and Naturopathic Medicine.
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The Social Impact CEO Podcast - Where Conscious Entrepreneurs Raise Money & Change The World
Social Impact CEO
Welcome to the Social Impact CEO Podcast, where conscious entrepreneurs raise money and change the world. On this podcast social entrepreneur Will Sacks gives strategies, tactics & success stories aimed at helping you raise money to build your dream company. Also featuring interviews with successful social impact founders creating companies that matter, and behind the scenes discussion of social entrepreneurship.
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The Conscious Founder Podcast: Growth Mindsets, Leadership & High Performance For Entrepreneurs to Create Massive Impact whilst Avoiding Burnout
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What’s the point in success if you can't enjoy it? Contrary to popular belief, business growth doesn’t have to come at the sacrifice of personal growth. This show enables conscious entrepreneurs to become the masters of their minds so they can create massive impact with ease, enjoy the journey, and avoid burnout. You’ll discover: How to overcome mental blocks and create a mindset that allows you to achieve everything you want in life and business Practical ways to go from feeling stressed an ...
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“I worked for people who have achieved a lot but didn’t seem all that happy in life,” shares Jim Barnett, a seasoned CEO with leadership roles at Wisq, Glint, and LinkedIn. This realization sparked a 35-year journey into happiness and consciousness, leading Jim to explore meditation and conscious leadership. Introduced to meditation by a monk in Lo…
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“Leadership isn’t about doing certain things; it’s about being a certain type of person,” says Ryan Gottfredson, a professor and consultant specializing in leadership development. In this episode, Ryan, the author of “Success Mindsets” and “The Elevated Leader,” sits down with Alex Raymond to explore vertical development—a powerful approach to grow…
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EP49: Reinventing Organizations
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Traditional corporate hierarchies are being replaced by dynamic, self-managing organizations that embrace wholeness and evolutionary purpose, as explained by Frederic Laloux in this week’s episode of The Conscious Entrepreneur. Frederic, the author of Reinventing Organizations, joins Alex Raymond to mark the 10th anniversary of his influential book…
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EP48: Dancing with Gorillas: Navigating Corporate-Startup Partnerships with Shameen Prashantham
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Can startups truly innovate by partnering with corporate giants, or as Dr. Shameen Prashantham puts it, “dancing with gorillas”? In this episode, Dr. Prashantham, professor of International Business & Strategy at the China Europe International Business School, joins Alex Raymond to share his research on corporate-startup partnerships. They explore …
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Courage means choosing growth despite uncertainty. How can entrepreneurs adopt this mindset? Joshua Steinfeldt, a renowned coach and host of “The Courageous Life” podcast, joins Alex Raymond to discuss the psychology of courage, fear, and personal growth. Joshua’s coaching journey began during the 2008 economic downturn when he noticed fear as a pr…
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“A bit of a puzzle around finding the right piece to fit and being willing to say no to the pieces that don’t—that was what got me excited about the M&A process,” says Brenda Jacobsen, the managing director of STS Capital Partners. “The last piece is just creating a win for all because there’s nothing worse than making someone who’s given up or agr…
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“Should I stay or should I go? Every founder asks themselves this question at one point or another,” says Alex Raymond, as he tackles the often taboo topic of CEO succession and transition with Evgeny Shadchnev, author of “Startup CEO Succession: A Founder’s Guide to Leadership Transition.” Evgeny shares his experience of stepping down as CEO of Ma…
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“A pivot really is a second chance,” says Jason Shen, author of “Path to Pivot.” In this episode, Alex Raymond talks with Jason about the critical decision-making process of whether to continue, pivot, or close a business. Shen emphasizes leveraging assets and insights to create a market advantage, highlighting the rarity and value of a well-execut…
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#67 | How LinkedIn Might Be Sabotaging Your Business Success As An Entrepreneur & 1 Simple Strategy To Boost Your Productivity (Solo Ep)
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Text Alexi a question or feedback Do you feel overwhelmed or low-confidence after scrolling through LinkedIn? Founders and entrepreneurs often experience feelings of inadequacy, self-doubt, and comparison triggered by the seemingly endless stream of success stories on LinkedIn. In this short solo segment, you’ll discover: Why LinkedIn is making you…
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“I like to think of life as a trilogy,” says keynote speaker and entrepreneur Keith Roberts. Along with mentor Ryan Avery, Keith set a Guinness World Record for the longest public speaking marathon by a team of two, promoting their co-authored historical novel, “The Eternal Flame: Ancient Wisdom for Today’s Modern Leader.” Keith joins The Conscious…
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Text Alexi a question or feedback Are you copying someone else’s playbook and wondering why you’re not successful? In this short solo episode, Alexi discusses the importance of forging your own path in business and in life. He explains how mimicking others can lead to feeling stuck, anxious, and unfulfilled. You’ll discover: Why imitating others’ s…
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“Ultimately, I decided I actually owe it to myself to not be in the kind of leadership situation where I’m unable to follow my intuition,” says Cristina Poindexter about the valuable realizations she gained from co-founding Parable, a CPG start-up dedicated to brain health nutrition. She ultimately stepped away from her role as co-CEO just before t…
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#65 | Why You NEED To Use Conscious Leadership If You Want Success & Long-Term Impact In Your Business w. Alister Gray - Coach + Founder of Mindful Talent: A Global Coach Training Organisation
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Text Alexi a question or feedback Do you know how your leadership style impacts your business? Many founders completely neglect this powerful tool, but how can you maximise yours? In this episode, we uncover why you can't afford to NOT be a conscious founder when wanting to build a successful and impactful business. In just 20 minutes, you’ll disco…
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“There’s a sense that our value as men is tied to what we produce in the world, and that’s a dangerous mentality,” explains Jordan Holmes, founder of How Men Cry. Through gatherings, retreats, and speaking engagements, Jordan creates spaces for men to open up about their mental health struggles and the pressures of traditional masculinity—pressures…
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#64 | Why You Need To Simplify Your Business For Greater Impact & Fulfilment As An Entrepreneur w. Alister Gray - Coach + Founder of Mindful Talent: A Global Coach Training Organisation
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Text Alexi a question or feedback Do we really NEED more? Is your drive to do more/achieve more/have more actually holding you back? This conversation is crucial for any entrepreneur feeling overwhelmed, stretched too thin, or constantly chasing the next big thing. In just 20 minutes, you’ll discover: The true opportunity cost of new projects so yo…
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“Be cautious about taking the leap (into entrepreneurship) because it’s very difficult to undo,” says Guy Rubin, founder & CEO of Ebsta, a pioneering company in the CRM and sales tech space. In this episode of The Conscious Entrepreneur podcast, Guy shares refreshing advice for aspiring entrepreneurs: take your time. He emphasizes that many young f…
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#63 | How Contemplating Death Can Sharpen Your Focus & Elevate Your Leadership As An Entrepreneur w. Alister Gray - Coach + Founder of Mindful Talent: A Global Coach Training Organisation
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Text Alexi a question or feedback Have you ever contemplated death? If not, you should. Facing mortality can sharpen your focus and transform your leadership approach. By addressing the often-avoided topic of death, this conversation offers a unique perspective on overcoming existential fears, enhancing clarity and living with more freedom. In this…
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“If you can create a ‘win-a-thon,’ where everyone wins, then ultimately it’s good for business,” says James Colquhoun, the filmmaker behind such films as “Food Matters” and “Hungry for Change” which were groundbreaking explorations of the Big Food industry and its exploitation of our habits. “Food Matters” was born out of a mission to heal his aili…
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#62 | Why Impactful Communication Is KEY To Transforming Your Business w. Bhaskar Goswami - Radical Transformation Mentor
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Text Alexi a question or feedback Is poor communication stalling your business growth? In this episode, Alexi and Bhaskar delve into why incomplete communication is the primary source of stress and dysfunction in businesses. For founders, entrepreneurs, startups and senior leadership teams, mastering the art of impactful communication is crucial fo…
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“This is totally counterintuitive to what everybody says to do on Twitter, and to what most of these well-known entrepreneurial influencers tell you to do,” says Erik Severinghaus, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Bloomfilter. That kind of toxic, hustle culture advice, the kind that tells you to “do more, and go faster,” at the expense of your mental, phys…
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#61 | How To Transform Anxiety Into Unwavering Confidence As An Entrepreneur w. Bhaskar Goswami - Radical Transformation Mentor
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Text Alexi a question or feedback Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety as a founder? In just 5 minutes, Bhaskar reveals how to transform anxiety into unwavering confidence. You’ll discover: How to differentiate between objective & subjective realities, and how this awareness can change your approach to anxiety Why anxiety stems from unmet needs, and how …
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“It changed my business, it saved my marriage, I have five kids and I use this every day.” Today’s guest Alexandra Jamieson, known for co-creating the documentary Supersize Me, recalls the words a friend said to her that encouraged Alexandra to write the book which eventually became “Radical Alignment.” Co-authored with her husband, Bob Gower, it i…
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Text Alexi a question or feedback Why do some thoughts weigh you down while others empower you? In this short solo segment, Alexi shares a pivotal realisation: you are NOT your thoughts. This alone has the potential to revolutionise how you handle stress, decision-making, and leadership as an entrepreneur. You’ll discover: How reframing thoughts ab…
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“It’s about helping individuals, through the power of community, unlock and achieve the greatness within themselves,” says Sam Jacobs, of Pavilion, a community and platform for people who are trying to accelerate and improve their sales career and their performance in sales. On today’s episode of The Conscious Entrepreneur, Sam talks to host Alex R…
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Text Alexi a question or feedback Ever felt mentally drained from making countless decisions? In this short solo segment, Alexi shares practical wisdom to help you navigate the challenges of decision-making as a founder. Listen now to learn how to preserve your mental energy and make clearer, more efficient decisions in your entrepreneurial journey…
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“I’ve had multiple founders say ‘I cry on the bathroom floor before my weekly stand up,’ and that same founder was at an event doing the ‘rah-rah’ spiel.” Such is the nature of business-founding, says today’s guest Brad Baum: the personal and professional stress and sacrifice is hidden by the (albeit necessary) public-facing hustle culture, which, …
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#58 | 4 Steps For Entrepreneurial Success: Master Your Ego, Recognise Conditioning, Find Stillness, & Surrender Control w. Kute Blackson - Transformational Speaker + Best-selling Author
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Text Alexi a question or feedback Are you struggling to overcome limiting beliefs and achieve your goals? Learn the true secret to creating massive change in your life and business, as well as the pathway to success and inner peace. In this episode, you’ll discover: How surrendering control in your business can empower you to scale it beyond your i…
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“The biggest mistake people make is that they’re not themselves,” says today’s guest authenticity expert Erin Weed. Using a process she created called “The Dig,” Erin helps entrepreneurs and thought leaders discover and cultivate their most authentic selves in order to most effectively communicate with their audiences. Through a series of questions…
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#57 | ‘Animal Theory’: How To Master Your Emotions & Stop Living In Survival Mode So You Can Be A High-Performing Entrepreneur w. Ilana Kronick, Ph.D. - Psychologist + Author
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Text Alexi a question or feedback Ever wondered why emotions can sometimes feel like they're taking over? Alexi and Ilana delve into the core principles of 'Animal Theory' - a groundbreaking approach to understanding and managing emotions. Animal Theory challenges conventional views on emotional well-being, offering practical strategies to navigate…
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“It can be difficult for people to know who they can speak to about it,” says Amy Lewin, of entrepreneurs who are unhappy in their own companies. Amy is the Editor at Sifted, a media platform focused on Europe’s startup ecosystem and she joins The Conscious Entrepreneur podcast to discuss a survey Sifted recently posed to a number of entrepreneurs,…
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#56 | How To Cultivate A Growth Mindset As An Entrepreneur & How To Hire Strategically When You're A Growing Startup w. Nick Steiert - Founder + CEO
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Text Alexi a question or feedback What is a growth mindset and how do you cultivate one to benefit you and your business? Entrepreneurs face the constant challenge of maintaining performance and resilience amidst the inevitable highs and lows of business ownership, and a growth mindset is key to navigating this successfully. In this episode, you’ll…
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“Getting better at business and growing as a person are very dovetailed together. They’ve been very mutually beneficial.” Entrepreneur Matthew Bellows’ career is proof that professional and personal success work in tandem. Recognizing time as a person’s most precious commodity, he was drawn to entrepreneurship as a means of gaining asymmetric retur…
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#55 | Why We Need To STOP Giving People Advice & How/Why We Must Cultivate Meaningful Connections As Entrepreneurs w. AJ - Founder + Growth & Community Consultant for Startups
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Text Alexi a question or feedback Shifting from advice-giving to connection-building and embracing the power of asking for help can unlock new possibilities and help founders achieve greater fulfilment in their work. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why you should NOT give people advice & what you should do instead Practical strategies for deepeni…
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Most people, explains today’s guest Finnian Kelly, pursue outcomes—like success in business or making a certain amount of money—in hopes of creating a resulting feeling. In fact, Finnian, a former wealth manager and now a leading intentionality coach, explains that through breathwork and by tapping into the Universal Intelligence to whom we all hav…
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#54 | Crazy Founder Stories: Why I Was Forced To Change My Brand Name THREE Times w. Jamie Beaumont - Founder
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Text Alexi a question or feedback After battling lawsuits and corporate giants to protect his brand identity, Jamie recounts the challenges and lessons learned from being forced to rebrand his business not once, not twice, but three times Jamie Beaumont is the Founder of Playter - A VC Backed FinTech Alternative Lender. Jamie has funded over 3,000 …
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“Disseminate spiritual wisdom.” This is a message Tami Simon heard loud and clear when she was just 21 and unsure of what she wanted to do and how she wanted to invest the sum of money she had inherited from her father. It remains her life’s purpose and the driving mission at the heart of Sounds True, the multimedia publishing company she founded. …
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#53 | How To Regulate Stress As An Entrepreneur To Achieve High Performance, Increase Resilience & Avoid Burnout w. Michael Adu (aka Mr Find Your Calm) - Stress Reduction Specialist + Life Development ...
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Text Alexi a question or feedback Is stress good or bad for you? What stress is good? How should we balance stress and recovery? As entrepreneurs, we often pride ourselves on our ability to handle stress and juggle multiple tasks at once. But are we actually managing stress effectively? In this episode, you’ll discover: What % of your day should be…
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“Going whichever way the wind blows, depending on what other people want, that’s driftwood in the ocean,” explains Dr. Neha Sangwan, CEO and Founder of Intuitive Intelligence Inc. and author of “Powered By Me.” “When I know who I am and make decisions based on my highest values, I become a sailboat with a rudder, charting my own course.” From an ea…
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Text Alexi a question or feedback From advisor agreements gone wrong to million-pound lawsuits, Jamie shares how he fought tooth and nail against his advisor's attempt to hijack his business. Jamie Beaumont is the Founder of Playter - A VC Backed FinTech Alternative Lender. Jamie has funded over 3,000 UK businesses, and raised over $60m in equity a…
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“We know the anti-aging message, which is a lot of things get worse with age, and I really wanted to focus on what gets better with age and why,” says Chip Conley founder of the Modern Elder Academy and author of several books about the benefits of aging including “Learning to Love Midlife: 12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better with Age.” There is a U-cu…
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#51 | Military Mindset For Entrepreneurs: How To Communicate Effectively & Develop Strategic Habits For Peak Productivity w. Antony Thompson - Entrepreneur + Ex Marine
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Text Alexi a question or feedback Is your mindset your greatest ally or your most formidable foe? Alexi and Antony dive into how our thoughts and attitudes shape our realities, the importance of cultivating resilience, and the art of effective communication. In this episode, you'll discover: Why checking your phone first thing in the morning is as …
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Eleanor Allen joins The Conscious Entrepreneur podcast to discuss the power of business to act as a force for good. It’s a culture, she says, that is formed from the top. Following her passion for environmentalism and entrepreneurship, she worked as CEO of clean water charity Water for People and while there, she attended an inner development progr…
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“Entrepreneurs are in a very small category in this world, and as such, it might seem like you’re kind of nutty sometimes in your own head and that people don’t get you except for your peers.” Join us on The Conscious Entrepreneur as Rob Dube, co-founder of The 10 Disciplines, delves into the key insights of his latest book, “Shine: How Looking Inw…
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“I really had to face off with myself,” says Dom Farnan, founder of DotConnect, about the courage, humility and work it took to admit that since 2019, when she transitioned from a solopreneur to leading a team of nearly 100 people, she had been acting as a toxic boss. She was controlling, deep in her ego, and helped foster a culture of drama and go…
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“It’s not just outside in nature, it’s out of your comfort zone and outside of corporate norms, and doing things a little bit differently.” Shortly after moving to Boulder, CO, Bart Foster, founder and CEO of BusinessOutside, took a meeting with a fellow entrepreneur. Instead of meeting for lunch or coffee, they went for a walk. Hiking in nature, B…
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“The real source of why I’m starting this company is actually deep love–deep love for myself, deep love and a desire for connection for anybody that struggles with loneliness,” said Tracy Lawrence of founding her company Chewse. The company, which provides group format catering for offices, was founded as a response to the social isolation and bull…
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Bryan Leach spent his school days and much of his early life “chasing a series of brass rings.” A self-described “anxious achiever,” he basked in the social cache of attending Harvard, Oxford University, and finally Yale Law and later clerking for U.S. Supreme Court justices and making partner at a major firm. Eventually, though, he found himself w…
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Entrepreneurship is more than a career or an identity; it's an emotional journey that demands resilience. In this episode of The Conscious Entrepreneur podcast, host Alex Raymond invites Dr. Michael Freeman to explore the intricate relationship between mental health and entrepreneurial success. Dr. Freeman, a renowned psychiatrist and expert in ent…
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EP20: Thriving in the New World of Work
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"There's a people revolution," says Kendra Prospero, founder and CEO of Turning the Corner, in this insightful episode of The Conscious Entrepreneur podcast hosted by Alex Raymond. Kendra delves into the evolving dynamics between employees and employers, emphasizing the growing demand for workplaces that genuinely respect and value their staff. Ken…
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Is your definition of success conventional? This episode of The Conscious Entrepreneur podcast features host Alex Raymond in conversation with Dr. Srikumar Rao, celebrated author, speaker, and coach. Dr. Rao’s shares what some may consider an unconventional definition of success. He encourages entrepreneurs to seek joy and fulfillment in their work…
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