The IgnitedNeurons Podcast

In this heartfelt conversation, Alisa Cohn dives deep into early influences, navigating adversity, and finding opportunities in unexpected places. We discuss the transformative idea of meeting your 90-year-old self, embracing personal growth, and why the work truly begins within you.

Join us for a profound conversation with Sanil Pillai as we delve into the meaning of life and happiness, cultivating joy in the workplace, and his inspiring journey into coaching. We also explore the future of work, the integration of AI, and leading with humanity in an evolving world.

In this episode of the IgnitedNeurons Podcast, we sit down with Kate Sotsenko, founder of The Good Busy, to explore the realities of burnout, work-life balance, and self-discovery. Kate opens up about her journey from hitting rock bottom to reclaiming her time, health, and joy.

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In this inspiring episode of the IgnitedNeurons Podcast, we sit down with Jasmine Malki, a coach and facilitator with an extraordinary journey. From growing up during a war in Iraq to starting a new life in Australia as a refugee, Jasmine shares powerful insights on resilience, belonging, and how love can transform leadership and work.

In this episode, we sit down with Dan Nuroo, a seasoned Talent Acquisition leader and founder of The Talent Initiative, to discuss reflections on childhood dreams, the role of family as inspiration, balancing career and family, and the value of kindness and building strong networks. Dan also shares his wisdom from imagining himself at 85 and offers insights into asking for help and choosing the right priorities in life.

In this episode of the IgnitedNeurons Podcast, we dive deep into the dichotomy of gratification, the importance of intentional living, and the influence of childhood experiences on awareness and decision-making. Irwin Hau shares his expertise on mastering attention and conversion, living with purpose, and ensuring a life without regrets.

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This episode was a deep and insightful conversation with Mimi Nicklin, where we explored the power of patience and tenacity, building relationships for long-term success, navigating confidence and doubt, the importance of self-empathy, and empathy as a leadership skill. Mimi’s perspective on Listening-Led Leadership and the balance between humanism and capitalism is truly inspiring. And remember, you are the owner of your personal growth and of building your own luck.

This episode was a deep and insightful conversation with Sandiip Pandit, where we explored the journey of self-discovery, breaking free from the corporate loop, overcoming childhood challenges, the role of environment in personal growth, igniting conscious leadership, and defining great leadership. Sandiip’s approach to mindfulness, self-mastery, and leadership transformation offers powerful insights for anyone seeking lasting personal and professional growth.

This was a deep and insightful conversation where we explored living in the present moment, the Samurai and Strawberry story, reflections from childhood, navigating the digital age, handling emotions and conflict resolution, the evolution of leadership, and much more.

David A Hughes brings a wealth of experience and wisdom, making this an episode filled with powerful takeaways.

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This episode was a deep and insightful conversation with Rosie Chong, where we explored personal branding, social expectations with fame, the reality of celebrity culture, early experiences, the importance of life experiences, the evolution of personal brand, social media, and the journey of content creation. Rosie’s insights on navigating the digital world and building an authentic brand are a must-listen.

This episode was a deep and insightful conversation with Kim Payne, where we explored her journey from being a shy introvert to a confident speaker, parenting with purpose, the power of personal development, overcoming fear and taking action, reclaiming lost dreams, and much more. Kim’s story is proof that when courage takes center stage, anything is possible.

This episode was a deep and insightful conversation with Phillip Wolffe, where we explored defining success, the values that guide us, navigating workplace challenges, the power of communication and leadership, the role of systems in achieving goals, and the concept of flow in performance. Phil’s approach to workplace wellbeing is refreshingly simple, practical, and effective.

This episode was a deep and thought-provoking conversation with Paul Gimenez, where we explored the power of conversations and fear, the search for meaning in uncertainty, navigating life’s big questions, morality, and the quest for clarity and purpose. We also discussed balancing survival with higher meaning, the gift of consciousness and curiosity, and creating space for deeper thinking.

This episode was a deep and insightful conversation with Pejman Milani (@milanicreative) , where we explored the nature of creativity, the role of confidence and growth, role modeling for children, the journey of starting late, achieving flow, the creative process, tools for creative organization, the trade-offs of creative pursuit, and much more. If you have ever struggled with tapping into your creativity or wondered how to balance structure and flow, this episode is for you.

When a Global CHRO with 40 years of leadership experience and handling teams of 10,000+ shares his wisdom, you listen! This episode was a deep and insightful conversation with Aadesh Goyal, where we explored navigating life’s big questions at 30, the art of living and its impact, defining leadership and self-leadership, the interplay between the two, building trust in leadership, the essence of business operations, the role of AI in HR transformation, addressing the fear of AI and change, and much more.

This episode was a deep and insightful dive into the neuroscience of change, where we explored topics like the impact of early years on mindset, practical frameworks for lasting change, the role of joy and positive intentions, tools for daily reset and focus, and the way we perceive and respond to change. Josh also shared his thoughts on the eight principles of transformation, the powerful question ""Why not me?"", and how belief shapes our potential—and so much more.

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This episode was a deep and insightful conversation where we explored the healing power of nature, the shift from outdoor to indoor living, and practical ways to reconnect with the natural world. We discussed how nature can serve as a powerful prescription for mental health, how to balance screen time with green time, and why getting back to nature is essential for both children and adults.

In this deep and insightful episode, we sat down with Shawn Callahan, one of the world’s leading voices in business storytelling. We explored the power of everyday stories, how vulnerability enhances connection, and why stories are not just tools but universal bridges that connect us across cultures and experiences.

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