Unpacking What Makes a Great Entrepreneur—and what breaks one | Alex Bard

Double World Champion Olympian reveals the Mindset That Changed His Life Forever | Talan Skeels-Piggins

EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of Maverick Mindsets, we welcome Talan Skeels-Piggins. Dr Talan Skeels-Piggins is a World and European Champion, Paralympian, and one of the most pioneering adaptive athletes in the world. Paralysed from the chest down in 2003, he set himself the goal of reaching the Winter Paralympics - and achieved it just seven years later, representing Great Britain in Vancouver. Since then, Talan has gone on to become a double world champion motorcycle racer, the first paraplegic to hold both motorcycle and car race licences, and a powerful motivational speaker, known for redefining what’s possible in sport and beyond. In the interview with Talan, you'll learn: * Introduction to his early upbringing & opportunities that came with it (03:28) * Why pursuing further education was not an option (10:38) * How teaching and university found its way back to him (12:40) * The point of no return, how the tragic incident took place (14:39) * How losing all control accelerated stronger mental health (25:24) * How to challenge adversity (30:46) * Why trusting your inner resilience is crucial (36:20) * What type of people get to big achievements (43:50) * The complexities in paradox of choice (51:00) * What his most important achievements actually are (53:05) Connect with Talan on Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/talan-skeels-piggins-d-litt-ma-ply-4743b98/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/talan-skeels-piggins-d-litt-ma-ply-4743b98/] Find out more about his registered charity: The Bike Experience Website - www.thebikeexperience.org

Unpacking What Makes a Great Entrepreneur—and what breaks one | Alex Bard

In this episode of Maverick Mindsets, we welcome Alex Bard to today’s episode! Alex started with nothing as an immigrant from Russia, and ended as a seasoned founder, operator, and investor with a remarkable track record in the tech world! From co-founding four enterprise software companies; three of which were successfully acquired, to leading Salesforce’s ServiceCloud to over a billion in revenue, Alex brings deep insight into building and scaling high-growth businesses. He’s also served as CEO of Campaign Monitor, taking it global in just three years. Now a partner at Redpoint Ventures, Alex shares his journey, lessons learned, and advice for the next generation of entrepreneurs and mavericks alike! In the interview with Alex, you'll learn: * * Introduction to his challenging beginnings and the sacrifices his family made (02:48) * Leaving the suffocating environment of the corporate world to become an entrepreneur (5:49) * How mistakes and sacrifice eventually led to exiting to a global tech company ( 7:00) * How venture capital works and the risks and rewards (8:10) * How to discern ‘good’ from ‘great’ to identify a billion dollar opportunity (9:58) * Why the root of the motivation in startup founding teams is crucial (12:50) * Why an entrepreneur needs to be inherently curious but open minded, and yet strongly * opinionated (15:46) * Understanding the size of the market opportunity (17:22) * The importance of being a great story teller? (18:36) * Why building momentum is important in business and life (21:30) * The different skills required for a start up versus a scale up (22:01) * Why measuring the right things in business matters (24:50) * What Alex has learnt from giants such as Richard Branson, Mark Cuban and Mark Benioff (27:02) * Personal growth, curiosity, and leveraging the tools such as ChatGPT (31:18) * Why is AI the most important technological wave of all times (33:50) * Connect with Alex on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexbard/?profileId=ACoAAAAAjYwBiHZS-uUz_0wdA-ZfZyRr6o06Vxs [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexbard/?profileId=ACoAAAAAjYwBiHZS-uUz_0wdA-ZfZyRr6o06Vxs] Check out his company at: https://www.redpoint.com/ [https://www.redpoint.com/] Connect with Rick on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricklowemaverick/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricklowemaverick/] Podcast Soundtrack by ⁠NewLoud https://linktr.ee/newloud [https://linktr.ee/newloud]

From Stigma to Solution: The Rise of Psychedelic Therapies

In this fascinating episode of Maverick Mindsets we welcome Enrique Navarro; a globally recognized expert in Bufo Alvarius medicine, with 14 years of experience and over 14,000 healing sessions facilitated. Originally from Mexico, he has dedicated his life to mysticism, shamanism, and holistic healing, integrating sacred medicines with modern therapeutic methods. We also welcome Ema Korabska, a creative entrepreneur in the space of art, design, and photography who participated in Enrique’s life-changing healing sessions. Ema shares her personal experience with the medicine and uncovers her psychological wounds through vulnerability, integrity, and authenticity.  In the interview with Enrique and Ema, you'll learn: * ⁠ Introduction to Enrique's journey into being a shamanic healer  (03:16) *  How the medicine freed him from addictions and depression (11:24) *  What separates commercial drugs to spiritual medicines (13:38) *  What benefits various psychedelics offer (18:30) *  Why prioritising experienced practitioners and safety protocols is extremely important when taking Bufo Alvarius  (20:45) *  How spiritual bypassing destroys authenticity, growth, and ultimate healing  (25:05)  *  Who normally participates in taking the Bufo Alvarius medicine (30:00) *  What are the main reasons and motivations behind taking this medicine (33:44) *  Why Savior (or Messiah) complex becomes very dangerous during practitioner trainings  (41:36) *  What Nirvana state means, and when we release DMT during the course of our lifetime (46:22) * Which life-changing positive experiences the medicine leaves behind  (49:15) * Personal & spiritual growth recommendations (52:17)  The Kybalion book reference:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/555130/the-kybalion-centenary-edition-by-three-initiates/9780143131687/ Bufo Alvarius Medicine book reference: https://www.amazon.com/Tryptamine-Palace-5-MeO-DMT-Sonoran-Desert-ebook/dp/B003GDFRS8 [https://www.amazon.com/Tryptamine-Palace-5-MeO-DMT-Sonoran-Desert-ebook/dp/B003GDFRS8] Connect with Enrique on Telegram: https://t.me/bufoalvarius66 Enrique’s Youtube account: https://www.youtube.com/@Arise-Retreats [https://www.youtube.com/@Arise-Retreats] Connect with Ema on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emskyart/ [https://www.instagram.com/emskyart/] Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/emakorabska/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/emakorabska/] Podcast Soundtrack by ⁠NewLoud https://linktr.ee/newloud [https://linktr.ee/newloud]

Entrepreneur Chat with Dan D'souza and Rick Lowe on Mastering Your Mindset

In this episode of Maverick Mindsets we welcome Dan D'souza, a leader in Corporate New Ventures and Startup Acceleration. Dan D'souza brings experience from current roles at L Marks, Founder Institute and others; delivering innovation for clients such as Sumitomo Corporation, Lloyd's of London, and Metro Bank. Together with Rick, they dive into all things entrepreneurship; artificial intelligence, personal development, and how self-awareness undoubtedly plays a big part in being a good leader in any work environment.  In the open-ended conversation with Dan, you'll learn: •⁠  Quick introduction to corporate innovation and start-up acceleration (00:40) •⁠  A fresh perspective on what it means to be an entrepreneur (02:04) •⁠  The challenges of being a curious entrepreneur in corporate environments  (05:10) •⁠  The challenges of leadership in the corporate world (07:50) •⁠  Benefits of investing in an entrepreneurship program (09:15) •  Advantages of having side-hustles in 21st century (10:50) •  Tips on how start-ups can accelerate growth, and pitch to corporate clients (14:23) •  Ins and outs of businesses using AI (22:22) •  Why seeing someone’s creative outlet is his biggest motivation (27:44) In the open-ended conversation with Rick, you'll learn: • How embracing failure in business is crucial in building resilience (30:26) • Why scheduling an uninterrupted morning meeting with yourself is key to business discipline (31:30) • A practical advice for long-term/short-term business planning (33:00) • Why adaptability is your building blocks to a business mindset (34:31) • Why self-awareness plays a critical role in making strategic business decisions (35:54) • Why focusing on personal development could be the solution to better business risk outcomes (37:40) • How to deal with difficult conversations using integrity (39:54) • How combining emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills has the power to transform leadership into greatness (41:30) • How to not loose on personal fulfilment in our busy work schedules (43:24) •  What role does ethics and integrity play in business/life (45:00) Connect with Dan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dandsouza/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dandsouza/] Check out his involvement on powering corporate innovation: https://lmarks.com/ [https://lmarks.com/] Connect with Rick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricklowemaverick/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricklowemaverick/] Podcast Soundtrack by ⁠NewLoud https://linktr.ee/newloud [https://linktr.ee/newloud]

Embracing The True Self In Business & Personal Development | Shayamal Vallabhjee

In this episode of Maverick Mindsets we welcome Shayamal Vallabhjee; with two decades of transformative coaching experience, he empowers business executives to achieve their highest potential. Shayamal fosters a culture of excellence within teams, organisations, and individuals, driving sustained success and innovation. Through a unique blend of strategic insight and personalised guidance, he helps leaders unlock their true potential, cultivate resilience, and inspire their teams to excel. Shayamal is a firm believer that quite leadership is what should be the primary focus in business. In this episode, we dive deeper into the ins and outs of inner work, the neuroscience behind focus and emotional connection, and we uncover what makes him a true maverick! In the interview with Shayamal, you'll learn: •⁠ Introduction of his two decade journey into now (01:48) •⁠ The non-negotiables for setting up a healthy mindset and routine (08:40) •⁠ Why attracting the right energy starts with inner cultivation (17:34) •⁠ Why internal drive and being present is more important than motivation (20:16) •⁠ The neuroscience behind focusing and breathing (26:44) • How to navigate through strategy and execution in business (31:22) • The importance of psychological safety in working environment (37:22) • Why cognitive space drives positive results in a busy world (41:05) • Why developing comfort with the inner self is crucial (44:08) • Why making sport an inclusive playground is his internal meditation (46:08) • When money should not be the goal for learnings and growth (48:40) • What educational resources are currently his inspiration (51:12) • What authenticity is at its core essence (54:48) Connect with Shayamal on: Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/shayamalvallabhjee/?originalSubdomain=in Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shayamal/?hl=en Book recommendation https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/85697.The_Art_of_Possibility Podcast Soundtrack by ⁠NewLoud https://linktr.ee/newloud