Lead Your Life Podcast

Have you ever had a period in your life when you felt like you were trapped in your own body? There was so much going on at the same time and it appeared there was no way of escape and you just wanted to vanish from this world?Our guest on today's episode has once felt like that.Today's episode of Lead Your Life Series features the story of how Adedolapo Osuntuyi who at one time in her life was at the verge of committing suicide became a superwoman. Today, she is helping to improve the quality of living of vulnerable children in rural communities through education.Lead Your Life Series, is a special edition of Lead Your Life Podcast. We share real life experiences of how personal struggles and seeming setbacks were turned into phenomenal stories of hope and grace. About Adedolapo OsuntuyiAdedolapo is a young woman with a keen interest in promoting quality education in community primary schools in Nigeria. Dolapo graduated from the prestigious University of Central Lancashire, Preston, the United Kingdom

 “Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.” —Dalai LamaThis week's episode of Lead Your Life Series features the story of how Peace, grew up with so much anger and depression, and how it led to discover what she's passionate about. Today, she is a super emerging Techprenuer helping business use digital marketing to grow their businesses. This is an outstanding episode from our curated stories in 2017. Lead Your Life Series, is a special edition of Lead Your Life Podcast. We share real life experiences of how personal struggles and seeming setbacks were turned into phenomenal stories of hope and grace. About Peace ItimiPeace Itimi studied Medical Biochemistry at the University but is now actively pursuing a career in Digital Marketing after falling in love with it during her time as a Google Student Ambassador.  She has various certifications from Hubspot and Google in Digital Marketing and is actively involved in the Google Digital Skills Project where she has trained over 20

“There are no constraints on the human mind, no walls around the human spirit, no barriers to our progress except those we ourselves erect” — Ronald Reagan Everyone loves to listen to a grass to grace story, but not many would want to actually take the grass to grace journey. Truly, life is full of difficulties but it seems like not everyone gets an equal share of these challenges. I have read and heard stories of individuals who didn't have the best childhood but rose to become global phenomenons. From all these experiences, one can conclude that humans are designed to break barriers. There's is absolutely nothing that can hold you back if you will just keep pushing in the right direction.  This week's episode of Lead Your Life Series features the story of how Adedayo who grew up in a disadvantaged family, rose through those challenges to become a leadership expert. Today, Adedayo through his platforms and leadership positions, is helping people live bigger, bolder and

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” — Eleanor RooseveltHave you ever been in that situation where you successfully convinced your friends and family that you were making the right decision on a certain matter? Only for them to see you struggling and failing repeatedly? You know that feeling? I can tell you that it can be really traumatizing.   Do you have a dream that seems like it's getting more impossible to achieve daily? My one question for you today is this: How badly do you want it? It's easier to teach, read, and learn about patience, perseverance, resilience, tenacity (or whatever you call it), than to actually practice.  Honestly, I can attest to the fact that perpetual failure can really be painful and sometimes humiliating. However, one thing I have learnt is that in the end, it makes me stronger. This week's episode of Lead Your Life Series features the story of how Morenike spent 8 years of her life trying to pass a professional examin

“If you want something to change in your present situation, you have to do something to change it. You have to take a step.” — Habiba KehindeWhen there's a discussion about how to find clarity in life, my favourite statement is this: clarity is a process.  Many people think they have got to figure everything out before they can start something. That has been the bane of many dreams. My story is a classical example, I started blogging 6 years ago just posting quotes and motivational stories on my blog. Fast forward to the future, it's been growing into other things I had never thought of. I'd say no more for now. Story for another day.This week's episode of Lead Your Life Series features the story of how Habiba, during a very challenging moment in her life, created an amazing career path. Today, she is helping female entrepreneurs simplify digital marketing in order grow profitable businesses.Lead Your Life Series, is a special edition of Lead Your Life Podcast. We share real life experiences of

(*“Don’t limit yourself. Many people limit themselves to what they think they can do. You can go as far as your mind lets you. What you believe, remember, you can achieve.” —Mary Kay AshI have come to discover that self sabotage can show up in different ways in the lives of people. There are some who are not confident about life because of their body type, height, colour, etc. There are some who have some sort of disability or even health condition that made them develop a negative perspective to life. You may have also seen people who have similar conditions to yours and are enjoying a different reality.These things may appear subtle, but in the end, it's about your disposition and not your position.Our guest this week, Sam Idowu, brings in a little twist to the flow of the series. Today's episode of Lead Your Life Series features the story of how Sam, battled with an issue of frequent painful urination (It might sound funny, but you can never tell what people are really going through). Today,

(* “ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." - Oscar WildeMany people are trying to be a copy of another person. I do not say this to spite anyone, it's just a reality I have come to discover overtime. Most times it's not like you want to be someone else - It's just that the expectations of friends, family, and the society at large can make you choose to conform. Our guest this week, Osayi Emokpae Lasisi, after spending 7 years studying Law at the United States of America, wasn't quite excited about her job. Today's episode of Lead Your Life Series features the story of how Osayi, discovered what she really loved and how it has impacted the world. Today, she is helping entrepreneurs (especially women) grow their businesses using social media. Lead Your Life Series, is a special edition of Lead Your Life Podcast. We share real life experiences of how personal struggles and seeming setbacks were turned into phenomenal stories of hope and grace.About Osayi Emokpae LasisiOsayi is th

(*One of my core philosophies of life is that your life experiences are great assets. You might not have the best childhood like your colleagues and friends, but through those experiences, you can turn the story around. Today's episode of Lead Your Life Series features the story of how Victor Onyekere - who we may say had a disadvantaged childhood, took charge of his life for Good. Today, he is helping passionate individuals live their best live by improving their productivity through coaching interventions.. He also leads a social enterprise that is dedicated to the development of human capacity in young leaders.I must also say that I knew Victor from afar in the University. Out of over 500 students in our level at the faculty level, he had the 4th best CGPA and I was the 5th. I knew this because at one point, the faculty pasted the list of the 5 best students in each level.Lead Your Life Series, is a special edition of Lead Your Life Podcast. We share real life experiences of how personal strugg

(*To know who you are is the greatest power of all. - Sherilyn Kenyon and Diana LoveToday's episode of Lead Your Life Series features the story of Oluwatobi Adesanya who from a tender age was greatly curious about his identity. Today, he is helping many people achieve their dreams of authoring their own books. He also leads amazing initiatives for teenagers leadership development.Lead Your Life Series, is a special edition of Lead Your Life Podcast. We share real life experiences of how personal struggles and seeming setbacks were turned into phenomenal stories of hope and grace. About Oluwatobi AdesanyaOluwatobi Adesanya is a writer, inspirational speaker and currently the creative director of Heart2World Publishing; a company which provides end-to-end professional services for writer, and would-be authors.  With his strong passion for young people, he also runs Relevance Initiative, a youth organization geared towards raising exceptional young leaders.  He is the convener of Instructions fo

"When you meet someone with disability on the road, it's not time to give them money. It's more appropriate to find ways that they could be their best in their situation." This is one of the most striking statement Ayoola Efunkoya made in this episode of Lead Your Life Series. We live in a  society where there is no proper system for inclusion of people with disabilities and therefore they are being marginalized.  We often times subconsciously see them as helpless people who need pity.Today's episode of Lead Your Life Series features the story of how Ayoola Efunkoya who might have been seen as just a blind man, took charge of his life and became independent. Today, he is helping individuals with disabilities access technology that help them improve their productivity.Lead Your Life Series, is a special edition of Lead Your Life Podcast. We share real life experiences of how personal struggles and seeming setbacks were turned into phenomenal stories of hope and grace. About Ayoola Efunkoya Ay

How would you feel when your mother say to you, "I never prayed for a child like you." This was the reality of our guest today at some point in her life. Today's episode of Lead Your Life Series features the brief story of how Pelumi Obisesan went from being an all-round failure as a teenager to the point where she discovers the way to succeed. Today, she is helping teenagers move from mediocrity to excellence. Lead Your Life Series, is a special edition of Lead Your Life Podcast. We share real life experiences of how personal struggles and seeming setbacks were turned into phenomenal stories of hope and grace. About Pelumi Obisesan Pelumi Obisesan is a civic leader that inspires, educates and empowers teenagers on their path to self-discovery, encouraging them to live more purposeful lives.She is the Founder of Teens Going for Gold Network and convener of Project Inspire and Editor-in-Chief of the TeenAchiever bulletin. In her own words, "my passion is to see young persons especially teenagers

The World Health Organisation (WHO) in its 2017 World Health Day message says over 7 million Nigerians suffer from one of the most ignored and misunderstood form of mental disorder in the country – depression. Today's episode of Lead Your Life Series features the brief story of how Toluse Francis fell into depression and how he eventually got out.Today, he is helping people with similar experience find true happiness. Lead Your Life Series, is a special edition of Lead Your Life Podcast. We share real life experiences of how personal struggles and seeming setbacks were turned into phenomenal stories of hope and grace. About Toluse FrancisToluse FrancisToluse Francis was born in Nigeria. He is passionate about seeing people live healthy and productive.He obtained his Bachelors degree from Bowen University, Osun State Nigeria. He obtained diplomas in Mental Health Studies and Human Nutrition respectively from Alison Educational Institute in the Republic of Ireland. Toluse also obtained his psyc

Lead Your Life Series, is a special edition of Lead Your Life Podcast. We would be  sharing real life experiences of how personal struggles and seeming setbacks were turned into phenomenal stories of hope and grace.Joseph Campbell said, "Our true reality is in our identity and unity with all life." There are many people out there who are living like strangers to themselves. Today's episode features the story of how Feyisayo Adanlawo struggled with finding her Personal Identity due to her childhood experiences. About Feyisayo AdanlawoFeyisayo is a serial entrepreneur and a personal development expert. The founder/lead volunteer of Treasure House Foundation where She focuses on teenagers and young adults, working particularly in sexual assault, sexual related addictions and emotional trouble cases. She links them up with experts that would help them (psychologists, therapists, and even medical services) she also make free skill training available to them as a tool for rehabilitation and reintegr

Winston Churchill said, "Mountaintops inspire leaders, but valleys mature them."Men and women discover themselves during their days in the valley. Those Valley experiences prepare them for the mountaintop.  However, the key to successfully move through the valley is personal leadership. Sadly, when some people hear about personal leadership, they think about perfection.Personal leadership is never on the premise that you are a perfect being. The basic ideology is that your are to take  responsibility for your life outcomes.It has never been an issue of acting perfect. It's recognizing that you are on a journey. And the end of the journey is greatly dependent on the decisions you take per time.It's on this note that I bring to you Lead Your Life Series.If you follow me on any of my social media channels, you would have seen me share about "Lead Your Life Series."It's a special edition of Lead Your Life Podcast. We would be  sharing real life experiences of how personal struggles and seeming

In my last post. I interviewed 22 of my colleagues from the Young African Leaders Initiative, Regional Leadership Center (YALI RLC). They shared their before and after YALI experience.A number of people asked me to share my experience. Therefore, I am resuming Lead Your Life Podcast by sharing some leadership lessons I learnt during the onsite training at Administrative Staff college of Nigeria (ASCON), Lagos.I have been inspired to scale up on my ideas after spending 5 weeks together with Young African Leaders from 9 countries across West Africa. There were three tracks - Entrepreneurship, Public Management, and Civic Leadership. I applied to take part in the entrepreneurship track, to learn more about building sustainable business institutions.  Of all the experiences I gained, there were some that stood out for me.  Five Leadership lessons that stood out from YALI RLC, West Africa Be Confident about your unique style as a leader.Discover your unique space as a leader as own it.Stra

It is a new year, and the race has begun. I am assuming you have set goals and you are really looking forward to to attract the goals into your life. Once again, you have hope that you can really make things happen in you life. Nothing can stand in your way because you are now invisible. This is what it feel like in the heads of many at this time of the year. We all want to smash our goals and upgrade our lives. We want more money, better relationships, more accolades, more clients, and the list goes on.This is really a good thing. But what if I tell  you there is a way to hack your brain, so that your goal execution process becomes easier? Oh yes, there is a way.The law of of familiarity, which is one of the six laws in Gestalt Psychology can help you create the right perception you need to succeed. Understanding this law can help you create the right experiences that will help you attract your goals.*  Podcast: Download You can also listen on: iTunes | Android | Emai

Do you know that 99 percent of the time you are the one sabotaging your dreams? More often than not, you permit inertia to take its full course in your life. The life you live is designed to operate from inside-out. You need to discover those fundamental things that stop you from maximizing your potential. One of them is called "Greatness Inertia". * Podcast: Download You can also listen on: iTunes | Android | Email | RSS If you don't change the things you did in 2016, your 2017 will remain the same. Absolutely nothing will change, if you do not change. I have a guest today, who is a Spoken Word Poet. Heritage Osofowora, is a 17 year old Poet, whose stage name is "The Oracle." This Interview was inspired by his presentation at Leverage conference 2016 (Snippet at the end).  Heritage shares his insights on how you can overcome self inflicted inertia.Details Mentioned in this Episode Facebook - Osofowora HeritageInstagram - The OracleWhatsApp - +234

We are a social being by our natural design. Therefore, to some degree we can make sense of people reactions to rejection. No one likes to be turned down or turned away. We all want to belong and feel accepted in one way or the other.However, all that can go wrong. As much as we have the idea that we want to feel loved and accepted, in the real world, things do not go that way.It is a known fact that not everyone will buy into your idea, like you, appreciate you, compliment you, or even discern your value immediately. It is quite unfortunate that many individuals allow the mere opinion of others get in the way of their dreams, goals, and vision. * Podcast: Download You can also listen on: iTunes | Android | Email | RSSI grew up with complex issues. I lived my life majorly on validations from others. Whenever I didn't get the expected response, I looked down on my self.If at this point, I decided to record a podcast episode on this subject, you should know fully well that I know what it feels like to be scar

The world we live in at this time is full of information. One Google search will bring about a  billion results. If you are like me, who likes to read a lot. I spend time researching for solutions to the challenges I face daily. But with the availability of all these knowledge, comes another problem. It is what we call, information overload. You have so much information at your disposal and it becomes so overwhelming. You have tried so many experts and influencers advice but it seems you are moving far away from materializing your dreams. You are scared your dreams will remain dreams but you are more scared of trying anything new. You don't want to fail again. This is the reality of so many people. They have lost hope in learning from others because of their past experiences.Well, It is not your fault. No one likes to be unproductive. We all desire to see results as quick as  possible. Are you yearning to really make a difference in this world? You want to live your dreams, add value to other

There are over 7 billion humans on the earth. All are endowed with great potential. Irrespective of age, gender, or race, everyone of us are pregnant with greatness.  Some are conscious of this truth, some have no idea, while some others are indifferent.  However, despite different dispositions from several persons, one thing remains constant. We all have this intuition deep within us that tells us we can be more.  The question for you today is this - are you heeding to the voice daily or you silence it? Anyway, for those persons who ignore the call to a higher life, I can't blame them much.  After all, the economy is harsh, life is unfair, and it's difficult to attain success. Is that right? Absolutely not!  You see, those are some of the lies we come up with, in order to embrace mediocrity. * Podcast: Download You can also listen on: iTunes | Android | Email | RSSLife will never give to you what you deserve, but what you demand for! You have got to be brave if you want to live a lif