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Our mission is to foster a wiser and more inclusive world by connecting a community of generous mentors and engaging professionals. Our purpose is to share lessons and wisdom gleaned from life experiences so that we become a better version of ourselves.

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Dr. Sogol Homayoun – Direction is More Important than Speed 58:49

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About Dr. Sogol Homayoun Dr. Sogol Homayoun is an Author, Facilitator, Global Speaker, and leadership coach. Currently, Sogol is an EdTech leader at Arizona State University (ASU) Online. She is also the founder and CEO of The Jasmine Circle, a global personal development coaching organization dedicated to helping you regulate their nervous system, eliminate limiting belief systems and rebrand your sensitivities into a leadership superpower. Sogol has dedicated her life to pursuing self-cognition, speaking and advising on leadership and becoming certified in storytelling, design thinking, creativity, hypnotherapy, and neuro-linguistics programming (NLP) to coach her clients globally. Dr. Homayoun received her bachelor’s and doctorate degrees from Arizona State University. She has spent her life as a global citizen, having lived in both the Middle East and the United States. She is currently living in the U.S. Episode Notes 00:00 Intro 07:53 Lesson 1: Find mentors to learn everything about yourself 13:07 Lesson 2: Find your purpose through resonance 15:02 Lesson 3: Travel 19:30 Lesson 4: Create something 25:10 Lesson 5: Enjoy the process without having the end in mind 28:00 Affiliate Break 28:44 Lesson 6: Direction is more important than speed 36:22 Lesson 7: Prefer community building over competition 42:28 Lesson 8: Set boundaries with kindness 46:05 Lesson 9: Reprogram your subconscious to prevent fight or flight responses 48:50 Lesson 10: Know that the highest level of enlightenment is self-compassion…

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Suet Koon Lai (Koon) - Don't Be Confident, Be Competent 1:00:27

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About Koon Suet Koon Lai , better known as Koon, is an executive coach with over two decades of leadership experience at one of Australia's largest global consulting firms. She brings a wealth of real-life experience to support leaders through a holistic approach that combines practical insights with transformative coaching techniques . She has made significant strides in advancing numerous multicultural leaders, helping them unlock their full potential and overcome systemic barriers. Koon's clients value her whole person approach, which helps them develop authentic leadership skills both in their professional and personal lives. What does that mean? LinkedIn Writing, finding your authentic voice, and a true desire to make a genuine difference. Engaging with posts that pushes the envelope of acceptable DEI narratives. Episode Notes 07:30 Lesson 1: Don't Follow The Herd 12:57 Lesson 2: Don't Network, Be Generous 15:52 Lesson 3: Don't Be Confident, Be Competent 19:14 Lesson 4: Don't Go Outside Your Comfort Zone, Stretch Your Comfort Zone 23:11 Lesson 5: Don't Speak Up, Contribute With Substance 32:41 Lesson 6 : Don't Be Yourself, Be Your Future Self 35:59 Lesson 7: Don't Smash The Bamboo Ceiling, Build Your Own House Instead 49:32 Lesson 8: Don't Self Promote, Be Truthful 53:18 Lesson 9: Don't Work Hard, Work Smart 55:45 Lesson 10: Don’t work for money. Money works for you.…

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Tere Derbez - Don’t expect anything from anyone. 49:46

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About Tere Derbez Tere Derbez was born in Mexico City, has her art studio at San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, and Scottsdale, Arizona; since she was a child, she has showed her love for painting. As a teenager she began her studies at the Institute of Fine Arts of San Luis Potosí, where she cultivated a deep friendship with teacher Raúl Gamboa, a contemporary of Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros, and Rufino Tamayo, and from whom she learned the basics of drawing and the secrets of painting, and whom Tere Derbez considers her mentor. However, her interest in painting and writing never ceases. Since 1995, she has dedicated her full time to her passion; painting and writing, always looking for new forms and techniques of expression. Her painting style leads towards surrealism, having Remedios Varo and Leonora Carrington as role models. She describes herself as a passionate woman who loves all her experiences, recognizing that in the face of people, essentially in their eyes, their soul is reflected. She believes that at this time Mexico needs a new stream of artists that need support to be able to dedicate themselves fully to the creation of their works. As a writer, she writes weekly in two newspapers in Mexico: El Sol de San Luis y Del Bajio , and monthly in Hominis Magazine. She has written two books of poems, and the novel « El Ángel de Sofía ». She also has a foundation called «El Ángel de Sofía», which is focused on helping young people and adults from marginalized areas, to help to realize their dreams of life by promoting education, art and sports. The foundation puts special attention on the area of mental health. Tere currently collaborates in the Huasteca Potosina and the Sierra Tarahumara as well as in San Luis Potosí, where a Cultural Program was started and a «Cultural and Arts Center» was created in an abandoned market. Episode Notes 00:00 Intro 07:12 Lesson 1: Life starts with family, and it ends with you 10:45 Lesson 2: How to overcome difficulties in life as a single parent 16:07 Lesson 3: Not everything that shines is made of gold 18:03 Lesson 4: Seven jobs will bring you 9 misfortunes 20:29 Lesson 5: Don’t expect anything from anyone 23:45 Affiliate Break 24:35 Lesson 6: Don’t control, let it go 29:14 Lesson 7: Love is all you need 32:38 Lesson 8: Learn how to use your energy 36:45 Lesson 9: How to love your life as you grow older 40:39 Lesson 10: The importance of Mindfulness…

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Shani Raja - Stop trying to fix people 1:09:16

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About Shani Raja Shani was a journalist who has written and edited for The Economist, Bloomberg News and the Wall Street Journal. Since leaving journalism a decade ago, Shani has gone on to become an instructor on LinkedIn Learning and Udemy, where his online writing courses have attracted more than 1 million students worldwide. Shani has also in coached TEDx speakers, taught journalism at UTS and edited copy for the likes of Microsoft, IBM, and PwC. Shani is currently writing a book that explains the craft of writing to non-specialists, and he is also working on a memoir sharing how he healed himself from terminal cancer, which he was diagnosed with four years ago. Shani recently launched The Alchemy of Writing Podcast on Spotify in which he explores the art of good communication with experts in writing, sales and public speaking. Episode Notes 00:00 Intro 02:52 Lesson 1: Thinking is Overrated and Often 22:02 Lesson 2: You Are One of One 25:47 Lesson 3: Life is an Opportunity to be Blissful 30:46 Lesson 4: Live in the Sunlight 34:46 Lesson 5 : Stop Trying to Fix People 39:04 Lesson 6: Don't Try to Squeeze Your Life into Roles 42:19 Lesson 7: Don't Trust Your Doubts Over Tangible Feelings 44:49 Lesson 8: Focus on Expressing Rather than Acquiring 54:14 Lesson 9: False Hope is Better than False Hopelessness 57:34 Lesson 10: Follow Your Excitement…

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Celebrating 150 Episodes of 10 Lessons Learned! 1:10:54

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Join us in celebrating the 150th episode of '10 Lessons Learned'! In this special milestone episode, we look back at the journey, hear from previous guests, and gather insights from the dedicated team behind the podcast. From valuable lessons in entrepreneurship, networking, and leadership to discussions on technology and change, this episode is packed with wisdom. Featuring contributions from Robert Hossary, Siebe Vanderzee, Diana White, Jeffrey Wang, and Yi Wang, this episode is a heartfelt tribute to five years of sharing knowledge. Watch highlights from past guests and learn why '10 Lessons Learned' continues to be a vital resource for managers, leaders, and lifelong learners.…

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Aye Kari Soe - Transforming Pain into Purpose 44:29

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About Aye Kari Soe Aye Kari Soe is a consultant, human rights advocate, and European-accredited lobbyist. Born in the Tham Hin refugee camp in Thailand to parents who fled a dictatorship, she settled in the Netherlands at the age of 7. Recognized by the United Nations and leading global corporations, Aye Kari Soe is a dynamic public speaker dedicated to advancing gender equity, financial empowerment, and sustainable development. She co-founded Fembitious , an initiative empowering woman to invest and achieve financial independence. She also established the Worldwide Burmese Students Academy , which provides Burmese students with critical educational resources while contributing to the broader fight for freedom and justice in Burma. As the founder of Soe Consultancy, Aye Kari Soe leads efforts in ESG compliance and human rights advocacy. Through her consultancy and auditing work, she collaborates with industries to align their practices with international human rights standards and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, striving to humanize the private sector while promoting sustainable business practices. Episode Notes Lesson 1: The Power of Childhood and Core Beliefs Lesson 2: The Power of Environment Lesson 3: Everything is Connected Lesson 4: Modern Slavery and the Fight Against Injustice Lesson 5: Purpose and Fulfillment in Career and Life Lesson 6: The Complexities of Humanity Lesson 7: The Role of Pain in Growth Lesson 8: Resilience is Built Over Time Lesson 9: The Importance of Spiritual and Emotional Well-being Lesson 10: Small Actions Lead to Big Changes…

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Jas Purewal_Dr. Sian Proctor-Navigating Space and Life 46:48

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About Dr Sian Proctor and Jas Purewal Jas Purewal Jas Purewal is a research scientist in the UK and a pioneering figure in the world of analog space missions. Jas’s career journey, from an early fascination with space at the Kennedy Space Center to leading the largest analog space mission project globally, exemplifies the dynamic interplay between passion and innovation in the space industry. Growing up in Warwickshire, Jas’s path was influenced by her British Asian heritage, with a strong emphasis on education and learning. Her work today bridges cultures and scientific disciplines, bringing together diverse teams to simulate and prepare for future space missions. Dr Sian Proctor In September 2021, Dr. Sian Procto r made history when she became the first African American woman to pilot a spacecraft—and not just any spacecraft. Dr. Proctor was selected to pilot Inspiration4, the first all-civilian orbital mission to space. A scientist and geology professor at South Mountain Community College, Dr. Proctor is also a science communicator, an artist, and the founder of Space2inspire, which is rooted in her life goal to inspire others to produce art and strive for equality, inclusion, and diversity through space exploration or their own personal work. Episode Notes 04:34 What is an Analog Astronaut? 06:59 Question: What Was Your First Command Role? 10:11 Question: How Do You Handle Conflicts? 22:03 Question: What Is One Essential Skill Needed For A Successful Mission? 33:34 Question: What was your most Challenging Mission? 39:02 What Is Your Biggest Life Lesson?…

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Mimi Nicklin - There is no such thing as “work/life balance.” 54:28

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About Mimi Nicklin Mimi Nicklin is an internationally bestselling author and the multi award winning Founder of the world’s widest-reaching organisational empathy training & engagement platform, Empathy Everywhere . A top 5-rated podcast host of her show, ‘ MiMi YouYou’ , she is omnipresent in the media, and on event stages, globally. Mimi specialises in Listening-Led Leadership, psychological safety and D&I. She is an experienced organisational coach, and a well-known thought leader advocating for the global movement to balance humanism and capitalism in our workplaces. She has 60,000 followers with an organic reach of over 50,000 weekly on social media, and has trained 12,500+ professionals in Fortune 500 organisations globally, focusing on the future of multi-generational leadership. A truly global leader, she has recently been awarded Malaysian Female Leader 2024 and Top 45 Sri Lankan Leader awards. She is as charismatic as she is passionate and she is set on reconnecting the corporate world, one organisation at a time. Episode Notes 03:58 Lesson 1: Nothing Extraordinary Ever Came from a Comfort Zone 07:07 Lesson 2: Patience Is Our Most Under Valued Asset in Business Life 10:37 Lesson 3: Silence Really is Golden 16:28 Lesson 4: We Need Nothing More Than We Need Connection 22:50 Lesson 5: There's No Such Thing as Work Life Balance 26:14 Lesson 6: There Can Be No Inclusive Diversity If There Isn't First Empathy 31:36 Lesson 7: You Have to Be Comfortable with Being Alone 40:00 Lesson 8: You Don't Have Time, You Create It 44:02 Lesson 9: Focus on the Life You Love Already & Not Creating A New One You Might Love More 47:34 Lesson 10: The World is Lonely, Be Generous…

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Ana Hory - Thrive in Complexity 32:50

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About Ana Hory Ana is an executive in Consumer Product Goods, in private and Fortune 500 global businesses in Tech, Toys, Juvenile, Food and Health and Wellness. She’s known for scaling businesses in new markets, for advising companies on strategy and innovation, for her pragmatic approach to crisis and for building strong cultures and teams. As a transformative leader at Belkin, she led her division in four continents, with a team of 40. As CEO of Element of Choice, her entrepreneurial acumen was instrumental in scaling the business from inception to a robust enterprise with double-digit growth, navigating the complexities of a highly regulated industry with finesse. Ana's recent venture into launching b.box in the USA exemplifies her agility and forward-thinking approach, achieving a 3.5-fold increase in Amazon business and significant supply chain enhancements. Currently, Ana leverages her extensive experience as Board Co-Chair of the Membership Committee for Women Execs on Boards , as an Executive Advisor for Eleven Canterbury and as an Operator at Halogen Ventures. Ana is an Accredited Board Director from UCLA Anderson School of Business and holds an MBA from the same institution, along with certifications in Women on Boards Corporate Governance from Harvard, AI Essentials from Stanford, AI & ML: Leading Business Growth at MIT and ESG from Competent Boards. Her global perspective is augmented by dual citizenship in the USA and EU, fluency in English and Portuguese, and proficiency in Spanish. Episode Notes 06:07 Lesson 1: Harness the power of social connections 07:39 Lesson 2: Cultivate Long-Term Vision for Sustainable Success 09:36 Lesson 3: Be an executive that thrives in complexity 12:11 Lesson 4: Inductive reasoning is a powerful problem-solving tool 13:39 Lesson 5: Sequential reasoning is a valuable skill 17:37 Affiliate Break 18:30 Lesson 6: Channeling your Passion into Purposeful Innovation 20:20 Lesson 7: Unlocking the meaning of Numbers via Numerical reasoning is key 23:21 Lesson 8: Be an Empowering Challenger, one who Drives Success Through Assertive Leadership 24:28 Lesson 9: Be an Authentic leader 27:31 Lesson 10: Know your legacy…

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Elena Lennox - Accept What You Can't Control 45:55

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About Elena Lennox Elena is the founder of DevelopMental Safety and a Strategic Resilience Facilitator. Elena’s goal is to create a ‘mentally healthy workplace’, where people feel valued and safe to speak out. She develops bespoke training and coaching to support leaders and to grow team resilience using the Working with Resilience Toolbox. Elena is also a Kayaking Coach and a competitor in the sport of slalom kayaking. who was intrigued by the effect of the mind on the body. Elena believes that performance management in sport is much closer to real life than you would believe. She also founder Courageous Women Global Community, as she had to find enormous courage to speak out about how she was abused in the past. Elena created a nurturing space for professional women to share their challenges, grow their capabilities and inspire others. Episode Notes 02:18 Lesson 1: You're A Long Times Deed 04:05 Lesson 2: You Can Be Softer and Still Be Successful 08:26 Lesson 3: Accept What You Can't Get 11:31 Lesson 4: You Don't Have To Tell Someone When They're Wrong 13:57 Lesson 5: It's A Gift To See Ourselves from Others' POV 21:51 Lesson 6: “You’ve got a tongue on your heed.” 29:32 Lesson 7: Tap into Dadiri that deep inner listening to use your intuition 32:13 Lesson 8: Thought Creates 34:47 Lesson 9: Learn To Know Your Own Worth…

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Myrto Legaki - Change is where the magic happens 41:14

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About Myrto Legaki Myrto Legaki is a Leadership and Corporate Wellbeing Consultant, Keynote Speaker and founder of One Breath Mindfulness Center. She collaborates with major organizations around the world such as AbbVie, Novartis, Microsoft, Google, Roche, GlaxoSmithKline, MSD, Phillip Morris, and Nestlé, empowering leaders, executives, and teams in unlocking their full potential through leadership trainings that integrate neuroscience, psychology, and mindfulness techniques. With 15 years of experience as a management consultant and marketing manager in New York, London, and Athens leading diverse teams in high-performance environments, Myrto brings a wealth of practical insight to her work. A sought-after speaker around the world, Myrto delivers engaging keynotes and workshops on core leadership skills, wellbeing, mental health, diversity and inclusion, and mindfulness. She is a certified mindfulness and MBSR trainer from the University of Massachusetts and Brown University and a systemic psychotherapist in training at the Athenian Institute of Anthropos (AKMA). Her academic background includes an MSc degree in Finance from the University of Piraeus and an MBA in Leadership and Communications from Boston University Episode Notes 06:54 Lesson 1: Own your journey, or someone else will 11:33 Lesson 2: Seek out the sages 15:05 Lesson 3: Try again, fail again, fail better 16:56 Lesson 4: Your lens shapes your world 21:04 Lesson 5: Always be building bridges 24:35 Affiliate Break 25:06 Lesson 6: Change is where the magic happens 28:30 Lesson 7: Celebrate your wins 31:38 Lesson 8: Treat your body like a temple 33:51 Lesson 9: Listen to the voice inside 36:43 Lesson 10: You are enough…

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The Magic of Kindness: Santa's Timeless Teachings 8:27

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In this heartwarming episode of '10 Lessons Learned,' the host, Robert, is joined by the legendary Santa Claus . Santa shares five essential life lessons that have shaped him through centuries of spreading joy and hope. He emphasizes the importance of giving over receiving, the magic of kindness, cherishing traditions, maintaining a sense of wonder, and the power of gratitude. Through touching stories from his travels, Santa illustrates how these lessons create deeper connections and bring lasting happiness, reminding us that these teachings are valuable all year round, not just during Christmas. Episode Notes 00:43 Lesson 1: The Joy of Giving 01:54 Lesson 2: Believe in the Magic of Kindness 03:18 Lesson 3: Cherish Traditions 04:56 Lesson 4: Never Lose Your Sense of Wonder 06:07 Lesson 5: Gratitude is the Greatest Gift…

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Huw Thomas - From Challenges to Change: Lessons in Leadership 55:37

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About Huw Thomas Huw is a professional speaker, executive mentor and is an expert in transformational change . He has worked with almost 100 organisations across multitudes of industries including media, banking, NFPs, pharmaceuticals and public service. After years at a top-tier consulting firm, he led the scaling of several boutique professional service firms including the 5x revenue growth of one startup. Huw also serves as a practicing non-executive company director and chair. Episode Notes 04:20 Lesson 1: Think and Dream Big. 06:19 Lesson 2: Seek Adversity and Discomfort. 14:40 Lesson 3: Be Sceptical About Fads and Bad Ideas. 25:12 Lesson 4: To Be Exceptional, You Must Stand Out and Be Different. 29:15 Lesson 5: Tolerance of Uncertainty Is a Leadership Superpower. 34:19 Lesson 6: Embrace Acceptance and Forgiveness. 38:53 Lesson 7: Make Yourself Useful. 43:30 Lesson 8: Shape the Experience Others Have of You. 47:05 Lesson 9: Framing Is a Powerful Lever of Influence. 49:42 Lesson 10: Life Is a Team Game.…

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Marty Levy - Embrace Change - Resistance is Futile 39:26

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About Marty Levy Marty is an accomplished Silicon Valley sales executive and a B2B sales best practices thought leader. He has been a tech industry sales and revenue leader for more than 30 years. Marty has operated at the forefront of several paradigm-shifting technology transitions where he pioneered and developed models for success in customer engagements. His experience spans a broad range of tech industry segments including semiconductors, systems, software, and services. Having grown up in Brooklyn, N.Y where he learned at an early age how to be a top tier sales person, he moved to the San Francisco Bay Area to build his professional career in the tech industry. Marty’s expertise encompasses direct sales team leadership and the effective utilization of channels and partners to grow and scale revenue. He has honed his skills working for some of the world’s largest companies and by successfully leading sales for several growth and scale-stage businesses. Previously, Marty was chairman of the Sales Leadership Council and on the board of the VP of Sales Forum in Silicon Valley. During that period, he directed and led discussions among many top sales executives on overcoming challenges in sales and attaining revenue goals. Today, he is a well-known figure in the Arizona startup community where he is a recognized subject matter expert on revenue growth. He has his own consulting and advisory firm, LevelUp Growth Partners , and works with many growth stage startups to develop their go-to-market and sales execution plans. Marty is also active at Arizona State University where he has designed and leads several entrepreneurial programs for students, alumni, and faculty participants. Episode Notes 05:48 Lesson 1: Winning and keeping customers is the essential function of a business 06:51 Lesson 2: Communications excellence is THE key business superpower 08:47 Lesson 3: Be Curious, Keep Learning. 10:31 Lesson 4: Embrace Change. “Resistance is Futile”. 13:00 Lesson 5: Listen to your gut but don’t rely on it solely 15:23 Lesson 6: Your reputation is essential to your success. Be vigilant to maintain it. 18:53 Lesson 7: Be trustworthy. Earn people’s trust. Avoid demanding it. 23:00 Lesson 8: Listen More; Talk Less 27:58 Lesson 9: Lead by example. Others will act as you do. 31:52 Lesson 10: Great individual performance in a team effort is the model for excellence…

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Fabio Teixeira -Do not expect more from a person than what they can offer 47:15

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About Fabio Teixeira Fabio Teixeira is a seasoned executive leader and experienced and NACD certified Board member with a global perspective, known for his remarkable cross-cultural acumen and unwavering drive. With a distinguished career spanning over 30 years, he has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, honed through diverse industry experiences and a unique background that includes leadership positions in companies such as Chevron, Ensco, and Atlas Copco. As an entrepreneur, Mr. Teixeira owns and operates well-known brands such as Supercuts & Cost Cutters and he serves as a member of the Board of Directors at the March of Dimes and at Ensco Joint Venture. Throughout his career, Mr. Teixeira has held a series of high-impact executive leadership roles in the Oil & Gas and manufacturing industries and as an entrepreneur. His career has been marked by a track record of achieving substantial growth, fostering collaboration, developing workforce, and driving innovation. During his tenure in the energy industry, Mr. Teixeira previously managed a P&L of $750 million dollars and was the executive leader of two successfully M&A integrations not only completing them on time but exceeding financial synergies of US$ 250 MM which positioned the organization as one of the industry leaders. Mr. Teixeira served as a Board of Director for the Ensco joint venture in Angola for 4 years. In addition, his negotiation skills combined with cultural fluency and adaptability were instrumental in forging successful commercial agreements with partners, clients and governments, mainly in Africa and Asia. Currently, as an entrepreneur, Mr. Teixeira is the owner, President & CEO of Gavi Excellence and Viga Excellence, managing a team of 30 successfully franchised locations under Supercuts and Cost Cutters brands with more than 1.5 million of haircuts provided. He is also a Board member with the March of Dimes in the Greater Houston area which is the biggest market for one of the largest nonprofit organizations in the USA, raising more than $5 MM per year. Mr. Teixeira holds an MBA degree from Thunderbird, School of Global Management, with a focus on finance and strategy. In addition, he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a BA in Business Administration with specialization in International Management from Fundacao Getulio Vargas (FGV) in Brazil. Episode Notes 07:34 Lesson 1: Trust but Verify 12:57 Lesson 2: Never Give up 18:00 Lesson 3: Cash is King 21:40 Lesson 4: There is no Free Lunch 24:14 Lesson 5: Do not expect more from a person than what they can offer. 27:25 Affiliate Break 28:02 Lesson 6: Do not be afraid of having serious conversations 31:42 Lesson 7: Be proactive, take initiatives and make decisions. 35:28 Lesson 8: Learn to say no 38:44 Lesson 9: Positive mind set 41:23 Lesson 10: Have fun…