With my Certification program launch happening in two days, I decided to record an episode with my very good friend, David Yen, about some of the things that have been on my mind recently. The diverse range of subjects we discuss includes relationships, friendships, risk-taking, decision-making, the education system, and authenticity!

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Today's episode:

[01:50] David shares an overview of himself and his life’s mission.

[03:11] How I am feeling about the imminent launch of my certification program.

[03:52] My experience of using Hinge.

[04:46] Characteristics that I appreciate in a partner.

[09:04] Exploring the art of decision-making.

[13:52] The value that David and I bring to our friendship.

[19:22] Some of the controversial views that I hold.

[23:04] Why I feel disillusioned about the education system.

[27:13] What David’s upbringing was like.

[27:56] Skills that children should be taught at school.

[29:26] Fears that people have around sharing their opinions.

[31:41] The power of being your most authentic self!

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Competent, well-meaning, hardworking people often make unrealistic assumptions that can completely derail their projects. In this episode, I explore some of the mistakes that my clients have made recently to highlight the importance of questioning your assumptions and surrounding yourself with trusted advisors.

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Today's episode:

[00:38] An overview of today’s episode.

[01:11] Why people often choose to work with numerous different consultants on one project.

[03:27] Why assigning people and deadlines to every single project line can be problematic.

[10:05] An example of how a client of mine planned to deal with a technical incident.

[13:30] The approach that I recommended to address the issue in a much more efficient way.

[15:03] When the biggest business mistakes are often made.

[16:00] Understanding equivalence according to NLP theory.

[17:15] Understanding causality according to NLP theory.

[18:00] The importance of questioning your assumptions.

[20:39] The value you will get out of my certification program.

Show links:

• Full Certification program details below:
  https://yana-afanasieva.mykajabi.com/certification
  
  And if you need a template for the reimbursement letter request asking your company to sponsor this training, download it here and send it to your boss.

• Interested in FinTech compliance? - consider investing in the FinTech Compliance Self-Starter Package!

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