Would you believe that the number one fear in the world is Public speaking. Research shows that people fear speaking on stage in front of an audience more than their own death.On this week’s episodes we break down the tips, tricks and our personal experiences around speaking in front of small and larger audiences. Our discussion covers the best way to practice, the correct body language, what to keep in mind when on stage and different ways to influence your audience to guarantee success. If you...
Feb 13, 2020•41 min
When you achieve something, do you find that those around you ie friends, don't celebrate you? Or do you think they celebrate you when you've accomplished but won't support you along the way?On this weeks episode we debate the challenge of knowing not everyone is going to support your dreams and whether it has an effect on how you share your journey and success with the world. Listen in to hear how perceive social media to play a role and how some of us have a completely new way of looking at sh...
Jan 30, 2020•42 min
Have you ever suffered from imposter syndrome? Do you know what it is? Well if you have, I ensure you that you are not alone. Imposter syndrome is the persistent inability to believe that ones success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved as a result of ones own efforts or skills. In this episode we share our experiences of when we have felt like our success has not been deserved, felt out of place and how we dealt with those situations. We shared honest examples especially relating to t...
Jan 17, 2020•41 min
We thought there’s no better way than to start this new decade with a discussion on gratitude. Irrespective of anyone’s circumstances we should always aim to improve our quality of being thankful and appreciating what we do have. Research has shown that gratitude is strongly correlated with greater happiness.On this weeks episodes you will learn why we practice gratitude and the benefits we have experienced in doing so. We share we are most grateful for and also explore of the idea on whether be...
Jan 03, 2020•33 min
Number 40 and our last episode of 2019. We thought there was no better way than to close the year with a review of our favorite, funniest and most memorable moments. Not only did we take it turns to explain our favorite episode and why we also decided for the first time ever to give each other feedback and lets just say for one particular individual it became very awkward. You really do not want to miss this episode, its filled with lots of laughter, honest feedback, tears and most importantly h...
Dec 22, 2019•45 min
Its that time of the year again! Our favourite time of the year! The time where we review our 2019 goals and decide on how we want to approach 2020. Setting goals is the keystone and foundation for high performers. Goals provide direction, clarity and when aligned with one’s purpose can give a greater meaning throughout the year. On this episode we decided to share our approach on how we will shape our goals rather than the goals themselves. We give great insights into some of the approaches tha...
Dec 11, 2019•44 min
Are you stuck in the same routine of waking up early, enduring a long commute to work, working long hours, not really having much of an evening to yourself to end up going through the same cycle again tomorrow? Are you also trying to figure out how to create more balance with your work, find time to do more things you love and ultimately maintain a healthier week? This episode we discuss a topic that almost everyone at some point in their career has thought about, creating more balance. We break...
Nov 23, 2019•1 hr 14 min
Living a great life is all about getting the right balance between love, wealth, health and happiness, but be honest how many of us actually prioritise our health the way we know we should? In this weeks episode we have in-depth discussion as to why health suffers more in the black, asian, minority and ethic communities.We explore some of the possible root causes such as a lack of education, share statistics that may surprise you and talk about our own families and some of the habits that perhap...
Nov 08, 2019•57 min
With almost 30 years of work and personal experiences between us since we left University, we look back in this episode and discuss what we think it takes to make the most out of your time at University. From stepping out of your comfort zone, networking, studying tips and how to become more valuable we shared everything we could think of that would help students today. You don’t want to miss out on the embarrassing stories, lessons learned and thoughts that could inspire you to think differentl...
Oct 25, 2019•37 min
You can run but you can’t hide and it’s part and parcel of being an employee....yes you guessed it, being restructured from your job at work. On this episode you would be surprised to know that each one of the TakeFlight members have experienced a restructuring. We have an open conversation about what it feels like, the challenges, why it happens but more importantly the mindset to adopt when it does happen.You definitely don’t want to miss this episode because if you haven’t already experienced...
Oct 11, 2019•54 min
In case you haven’t noticed, we’ve moved to bi-weekly episodes. Nevertheless, this week, we talk about the PLANET. This is something that has been all over the news in the past few weeks with the second 'Global Climate Strike' and also the precocious Greta Thunberg lashing out at world leaders at the UN Climate Summit. WE discuss whether we care or are concerned about the impact we’re having. Also, what are we as individuals, as a group and as citizens doing to care for our environment? Given we...
Sep 27, 2019•48 min
It's something we and I'm sure YOU don't talk about/ponder enough. Do we consciously and purposely make time to rest? And if so, how do we do it? We all open up to health issues we've faced personally. Olu shares a story in which he considered quitting his job as it wasn't conducive to his health if it was to continue the way it was.Pabilo shares a funny story on mattresses and which one is the BEST...in his eyes.The book recommendation by Shuwel reminds Daniel of his Chemistry days - breaking d...
Sep 13, 2019•52 min
Me, me, it’s all about me! This week we speak about ‘ego’. The word ‘ego’ has the proclivity to have negative connotations attached to it. However, what does the word ego mean to us? When can it be useful to use? Is it always a bad thing? Has it ever backfired on us? Without being egotistical, we know you want to hear…so tune in!It’s not a book but it’s a review…a magazine in the property arena. It’s useful for those wanting to start in property or those currently investing in property with real...
Sep 06, 2019•37 min
This week we talk about the deal between Jay Z and the NFL and talk about making changes from within.1. Main Topic - Making changes from within - Jay Z deal with the NFL [2:53]2. Book Recommendation – Olu - 'Sales Revolution' by Neil McCoy-Ward [36:06]Aʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴIf you have any feedback or topics you'd like us to discuss, please email us at takeflightpodcast@gmail.comInstagram @takeflightpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 30, 2019•51 min
You heard that Daniel and Olu were going to Lesotho to volunteer and build a house and we all wondered how they'd get along with one another. Well, they're fresh off the plane and back in one piece, thank God. Tune in to hear how tough, challenging but rewarding it was plus a whole load more!If you'd like to hear about the volunteering opportunities Habitat for Humanity provides, please feel free to contact us. Aʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴIf you have any feedback or topics you'd like us to discuss, ple...
Aug 23, 2019•56 min
Remember a few episode ago Pabilo shared that he recently saw a therapist? Well this week, it’s a follow up from that session and find out who else has seen a therapist and who will soon be seeing one! The experience, what they learned about themselves, how it’s helped them and how it made them feel are all points they unravel and share, honestly and openly. It’s DEFINITELY one not to be missed!1. Main Topic – Therapy, the follow up! [1:28]2. Book Recommendation – Shuwel - [30:00] ‘Man's Search ...
Aug 16, 2019•38 min
Whether as a younger you or yourself now, we’ve all had goals either written down or in our head that we’ve wanted to achieve by a certain age. Well, that’s certainly the case among the 4 of us. This episode isn’t about setting goals but more have we fallen victim of wanting to achieve ‘things’ by a certain age and what even dictated that. In this weeks episode, find out who wanted to be a MILLIONAIRE at 25 and who wanted to get married at 25. We also share a few things we’d like to achieve in t...
Aug 09, 2019•47 min
This week, along with the usual banter amongst the quartet, we talk about why a certain member of the group decided to get rid of their TV. Find out what brought about this decision, what they’ve replaced the TV with and what the benefits and drawbacks have been since.In life, do you remain proactive or do you settle down and get comfortable and almost live in a state of entitlement? What happens when things change? Do you change or start blaming everything around you? This weeks book review by ...
Aug 02, 2019•40 min
This week we reflect on our short lives so far and think what we'd tell our younger selves. Would we have taken risks earlier? Not be afraid to fall in love even though you may get hurt? Told people earlier how much they mean to us.We all know Olu loves talking and asking us questions when he does a book review so hear what he asks us as.1. Main Topic - What I'd Tell My Younger Self [1:03]2. Book recommendation - Olu - 'Misbehaving: The Making of Behavioural Economics' by Richard Thaler [34:12]A...
Jul 26, 2019•45 min
Shuwel was honest enough to say he finds it difficult to say ’no’ and wanted to learn some tips on how the rest of the group say it. Pabilo would definitely be one to speak to as he can say it without hesitation! Jokes a side, there’s a way to say ‘no’ without saying ‘no’ to the person.Imagine applying to become a Navy SEAL officer weighing 300 pounds (in weight) and losing 110 pounds in 3 months after first being rejected. Imagine running 101 miles in 19 hours despite never running a marathon b...
Jul 19, 2019•34 min
This week is all about Pabilo! Pabilo shares how he managed to read 52 books in one year. More importantly, he speaks on why he started began this ‘reading renaissance’ and the method he adopts when he reads. Definitely an episode to listen to! Also, let us know how many books you count on Pabilo’s list!1. Main Topic - How I Read 52 Books in ONE Year[2:03]2. Book Recommendation - Daniel - ‘The Compound Effect’ by Darren Hardy [33:42]Aʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴIf you have any feedback or topics you'd l...
Jul 12, 2019•52 min
When was the last time you did something for the first time? That's the question we ponder and discuss in this weeks episode.Hear Shuwel talk about the time he almost drowned in Lake Geneva and what he went on to do after that precarious event. Daniel shares his experience of building a house in Zambia and doing something similar this year in Lesotho but bringing one of the team along with him.....Olu! Hear why Olu likened Daniel to audible in this week's book recommendation whilst he shares som...
Jul 05, 2019•44 min
Episode 22 discusses why there's a need to support black and minority owned businesses. Additionally, we debate on whether we'd support it regardless of the level customer service we receive. Daniel highlights an important point that living in the West, do we expect a Western level of customer service and therefore construe certain 'cultures' as a lesser level of customer service?Finally, Olu's book review starts with him asking us "are you a chimp?". Tune in to find out what he meant by that an...
Jun 28, 2019•53 min
We have a jam-packed episode this week but we’ve been sure to keep in the laughter, jokes and energy. We start off with a discussion about the law of attraction; do we believe in it? Has it worked for us etc that segues to us discussing the world’s first hip-hop billionaire Jay Z; how he accumulated his wealth and the different pies he has his fingers in. Lastly, if you want to improve the influence you have on people, certainly stay tuned for Pabilo’s book recommendation!1. Main Topic – The Law...
Jun 21, 2019•1 hr 5 min
𝐷𝑖𝑑 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑘𝑛𝑜𝑤 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 1 𝑖𝑛 4 𝑝𝑒𝑜𝑝𝑙𝑒 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑈𝐾 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑙 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ 𝑖𝑠𝑠𝑢𝑒𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑈𝐾 𝑒𝑎𝑐ℎ 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟? We have a discussion on a pertinent, real-life and sensitive topic in 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟐𝟎 – 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 (𝐈 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐆𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐭).Post a life-changing event in Shuwel’s dad’s health, he shares a funny but very important story of his dad’s reaction when he booked him a therapy session.Olu, opens up a...
Jun 14, 2019•58 min
Another discussion based on a request from a listener and that’s about how do we maintain friendships as we get older? The quartet; Daniel, Pabilo, Shuwel and Olu share their insights and how they maintain their friendships as they get older, live in different cities/countries and in some cases, change of circles through marriage. One common theme amongst all of them for sure is, you have to be intentional. Also, find out who had to re-evaluate a friendship and call it a day!This weeks book reco...
Jun 07, 2019•1 hr 7 min
We continue to listen to your feedback and here you have it! In this episode we talk about whether or not it's important to have a 'side hustle'. In addition, what we do on the side in addition to our day jobs, how It started and is it even generating an income for us? Olu is honest and frank that he got into his current company because of his project he started at university which was to compete with Amazon and eBay.The book recommendation is all about 'POWER' but not as you know it!1. Main Top...
May 31, 2019•1 hr 2 min
In this episode, we talk about personal finance management. How we track our own finances, what works and what hasn’t but most importantly how and why did we start? Daniel is honest enough to say his wife does it better than he did and now she’s the one who does it. He also shares some fascinating tips when it comes to keeping to a budget! Pabilo stays on the theme of finance in this week’s book recommendation and outlines the key steps from ‘Money Master the Game: 7 Simple Steps to Financial Fr...
May 24, 2019•56 min
In episode 16, we talk about whether we think mobile phones are a blessing or a curse. We delve into how mobile phones have evolved over the years and the introduction of the ‘smartphone’ which has completely changed the way we live and behave today. Shuwel and Olu share their recent experience after going home to Bangladesh and Nigeria respectively plus we have our weekly book recommendation.1. Main Topic - Do we think mobile phones are a blessing or a curse? [1:35]2. Discussion - Olu and Shuwe...
May 17, 2019•1 hr
In this episode we open as to why we feel we’re not individually fulfulling our full potential and the steps we’re going to take to improve upon that. Pabilo sets himself a challenge and Olu says live on air a project we should hold him accountable to…but what is it?! Listen to find out!1. Main Topic - What’s stopping us from reaching our full potential? [1:38]2. Book Recommendation - Pabillo - ’Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less’ by Alex Pang [50:50] Book link - https://amzn.to/2VBJ...
May 10, 2019•1 hr 4 min
