The Guiding Voice

In this episode, Naveen Samala interacts with Lydia Gascón Samaniego

Episode Highlights:

• Context, Setting, Introduction, and First Rapid Fire Round
• Lydia's Success Mantra
• Why manifestation sometimes fails, even when intentions are clear and efforts are consistent?
• How can we align our energy with our goals more effectively to manifest what we truly desire?
• Can forgiveness be a tool for personal empowerment? How do we use it to transform our lives?
• What’s her advice to single mothers raising boys in today’s world?
• How can we reframe our failures to see them as opportunities for growth and transformation?
• Witty Answers to the second rapid-fire questions
• What are the misconceptions about gratitude, and how can we cultivate it more authentically?
• Trivia about three lesser-known facts about manifestation:

About the guest:

Lydia Gascón Samaniego is the author of TO HELL WITH YOU An Adventure Through Tragedy, Love, Betrayal, and Transformation. She is a teacher, energy and sound healer, yoga enthusiast, and life coach. She studied at USC and Universidad de Salamanca in Spain. Lydia is the mother of four young men and lives near Lake Tahoe California. She enjoys family, friends, dancing, singing, hiking, gardening, natural medicine, the great outdoors

and human potential.

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Leading with Vision: Transforming Communities and Combating Extremism | Daisy Khan

#TGV572

In this episode, Naveen Samala interacts with Daisy Khan

Episode Highlights:

• Context, Setting, Introduction, and First Rapid Fire Round
• A time when she had to pivot her leadership strategy in response to unexpected challenges?
• What are some of the biggest challenges she has faced in transforming communities, and how she navigated them?
• The role of spiritual intelligence in effective leadership and community transformation
• How does her memoir, "Born with Wings," reflect her journey and experiences in advocating for women’s rights?
• Some common forms of resistance she has encountered when implementing change, and how she addressed them?
• What strategies does she use to inspire and mobilize others to join in her vision for change?
• Witty Answers to the second rapid-fire round
• Daisy’s advice for emerging leaders looking to make a difference in their communities?
• Trivia about Not for profits

About the guest:

Daisy Khan is a prominent leader in community engagement and education within the American Muslim community, with over 25 years of experience. She is the founder of the Women’s Islamic Initiative in Spirituality & Equality (WISE), dedicated to peacebuilding and gender equality. Known for her work in combating anti-Muslim bias and promoting interfaith dialogue, Daisy is also the author of "Born with Wings," which details her journey to leadership.

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In this episode, Naveen Samala interacts with the Father of Soft Leadership and author of 53 books Professor M S Rao

Episode Highlights:

• Context, Setting, Introduction, and First Rapid Fire Round
• Dealing with the unexpected brain stroke with unwavering determination
• Prof M S Rao’s humble background
• Why does he want to build 1 million students as Global Leaders by 2030?
• Top 3 things that contributed to his success
• Who is his Guiding Voice?
• What are the common traits of  successful leaders
• What is the future of leadership?
• Witty Answers to the second rapid-fire round
• His advice to those aspiring to grow as leaders
• Trivia about three of the most commonly criticized traits seen in some popular leaders

Professor M S Rao is an International Leadership Guru with forty-three years of experience and the author of fifty-three books including the award-winning See the Light in You

He is a soldier, entrepreneur, editor, educator, author, explorer, enlightener, thinker, writer, researcher, mentor, motivator, professor, philosopher, reformer, traveler, blogger, storyteller, volunteer, activist, futurist, analyst, strategist, and coach. 

He is a C-Suite advisor and global keynote speaker. He brings a strategic eye and long-range vision given his multifaceted professional experience including military, teaching, training, research, consultancy, and philosophy. He is passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others

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Mastering the Art of Presentations: From Boardrooms to TEDx Stages, Phil Waknell, with Naveen Samala on #TGV570 The Guiding Voice.

Key Takeaways:

• Precap
• Introduction, Context setting, and a rapid-fire round of random words
• Top 3 things that contributed to his success so far
• What are the four key characteristics of leadership communication, and how can aspiring leaders cultivate these skills?
• What separates a good speaker from a truly great, leader-like communicator?
• What’s the key to standing out on a TEDx stage?
• What are the most important things to focus on when preparing for a TEDx talk?
• How does crafting a TEDx talk differ from creating a regular business presentation, and what unique challenges should speakers expect?
• Many TEDx talks have a 'big idea'—how do speakers identify and sharpen their core message to make it TED-worthy?
• How can storytelling enhance a business presentation, and what elements make for a compelling story in a corporate context?
• What’s the most important element that can make or break a business presentation?
• Advice to someone facing stage fright or imposter syndrome while preparing for a high-stakes talk like TEDx?
• Witty answers to second rapid-fire questions
• What resources are available for parents who want to learn more about talking to their kids about opioid safety
• Today’s trivia is about three lesser-known and surprising facts about TED Talks

About the guest:

Today’s guest is Phil Waknell, a TEDx speaker, speaker coach, and the Chief Inspiration Officer at Ideas on Stage, one of the world’s leading presentation specialists. 

Phil is the author of Business Presentation Revolution and has coached hundreds of TEDx and startup speakers across the globe. 

With his mission to inspire people to inspire others, he’s here to share his expertise in crafting powerful presentations and leadership communication.

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In this enlightening conversation, Christine Schaeffer shares her journey of transforming challenges into opportunities, emphasizing the importance of hope and resilience. She discusses her definition of success, the significance of personal goals, and how to maintain hope in the face of health challenges like diabetes. Christine also provides practical advice on becoming your own cheerleader and dealing with negative influences, while reflecting on her experiences and the lessons learned from her book, 'Overcoming Extreme Odds.'

Takeaways

• Hope is a God-given resource that everyone possesses.
• Success is defined by individual goals and achievements.
• Tenacity and purpose are key components of success.
• Embracing challenges is essential for personal growth.
• Maintaining hope can lead to positive health outcomes.
• Setting small, achievable goals fosters self-motivation.
• Surrounding yourself with positive influences is crucial.
• Adversity often redirects us to better opportunities.
• Personal experiences shape our understanding of resilience.
• Hope serves as an anchor during difficult times.

Sound Bites

"Choose to succeed."

"Hope is God given."

"Success is lonely."

"Hope empowers us to thrive."

Chapters

0:00:00 Introduction to Christine Schaeffer

0:02:31 Defining Success and Personal Goals

0:04:29 Transforming Challenges into Opportunities

0:07:50 Lessons from Overcoming Extreme Odds

0:08:38 Maintaining Hope in Health Challenges

0:09:42 Becoming Your Own Cheerleader

0:11:56 Dealing with Negative Influences

0:15:52 Advice for Young Professionals

0:17:10 Conclusion and Reflections