"I worked incredibly hard for that company up until that time, and I had the receipts. And this is kind of how quickly people can now find you less valuable."

This episode features Kimberly Ofori, a banker turned management consultant, turned successful tech entrepreneur. Having founded and sold two companies in the past decade & working with clientele in the Middle East, Africa, the US and Europe, she shares her inspiring journey and the valuable lessons she learned. Kimberly discusses her early career in banking, the challenges she faced as a young professional, and her decision to move to Dubai, ultimately leading her to entrepreneurship.

Throughout the episode, Kimberly shares her experiences:

• Overcoming the lack of a degree and working hard to prove her worth

• Navigating the startup ecosystem

• Building and selling two tech startups

• Being intentional about your business decisions

• Major lessons and challenges both startup exits taught her

• Emphasising the importance of understanding your company's value

She also touches on the challenges she encountered during the sale of her second company and the insights she gained from that experience.

Kimberly also delves into her journey of

• Self-discovery

• Embracing her multifaceted personality

• Importance of being comfortable with one's layered identity.

She discusses her passion for driving change in the business world, particularly in shaping the future of education and empowering the next generation of leaders and innovators.

She also shares her vision for the future, which involves working with companies prioritising creating meaningful solutions and fostering a more inclusive and innovative business landscape.

Overall, the episode offers a wealth of insights and inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs, women in tech, and anyone looking to make a positive impact in their personal and professional lives.

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• LinkedIn

• Website

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• Email: hello@mindsetshift.co.uk

In this episode, Sope Agbelusi delves into intentional living, emphasising that his current lifestyle results from conscious choices aligned with his core values, goals, and aspirations rather than mere luck.

He introduces the Decide Framework, a tool for intentional decision-making that involves defining, evaluating, considering, implementing, dedicating, and evaluating again.

Sope shares a client's story of successfully transitioning from the tech industry to starting a non-profit, showcasing the power of overcoming fears and exploring long-held dreams.

Sope also reflects on his personal journey, from his university experience and mindset of success beyond exam results to a 20-year-old diary entry outlining his aspirations for an international, impactful career. He highlights the importance of unlearning behaviours, fears, and mindsets that no longer serve you, unlocking your gifts and talents, and unleashing your potential.

Sope stresses the significance of patience and a growth mindset during intentional living. He also discusses the role of intentional living in his marriage, sharing how he and his wife set shared goals and values, have tough conversations when needed, and support each other's dreams and aspirations.

Takeaways

• What is Intentional Living?

• Living from the inside out and outside in

• The D.E.C.I.D.E Framework

• The Process of Intentional Living

• Unlearning behaviours, fears, and mindsets that no longer serve you

• Unlocking gifts and talents that are already inside you

• Unleashing your potential into your life

• Intentional Living in Marriage

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• Email: hello@mindsetshift.co.uk

"I could not help but write the book because I felt like the Asian perspective was missing from the diversity conversation."

In this conversation, Jane Hyun, a leading authority on leveraging culture and diversity in businesses, discusses her journey of bridging differences and navigating cultural challenges in the corporate world. She shares insights on unlearning and relearning cultural values, the impact of her childhood experiences in Korea, and the importance of embracing authenticity while adapting to new environments.

Jane also addresses the model minority myth and the need for individuals to bring their full selves to the workplace.

Jane is the author of the groundbreaking book Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling: Career Strategies for Asians and co-author of Flex: The New Playbook for Managing Across Differences, which examines the art of using different leadership styles to leverage differences effectively and drive innovation. She just released her new book Leadership Toolkit for Asians: The Definitive Resource Guide for Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling.

Jane has been featured on CNN, CNBC and NPR, and her insights have been published in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Washington Post, the Economist, and Forbes among other platforms.

Key Takeaways:

• Jane shares lessons from her corporate career and the inspiration for writing her books.

• How navigating cultural differences requires unlearning and relearning

• The model minority myth

• Conversation highlights the power of self-reflection in fostering inclusive and effective leadership.

• How embracing one's cultural background can enhance leadership effectiveness.

• Discusses the challenges of self-reflection and common distractions.

• Shares her father's counter-cultural influence in shaping her identity.

• Talks about the courage to advocate for others and facing pushback.

• Emphasises creating space for self-care and designing a personal leadership model.

• Reflects on her legacy and hopes for fostering inclusivity in organisations.

• Encourages listeners to embrace their uniqueness and recognise their value.

Connect with Jane Hyun

• LinkedIn

• Visible Hyun & Associates

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• Email: hello@mindsetshift.co.uk