Episode description
Tap into a network of bold thinkers and industry leaders by sponsoring the Unlearn Podcast.
Contact here: https://bit.ly/contact-barryoreilly
____________________________________________________________
Today on the podcast, we welcome Faisal Hoque, author, entrepreneur, and thinker behind Transcend. With over 10 books and years of business leadership, Faisal shares how life, purpose, and challenges have shaped his journey of learning, growth, and helping others.
Known for books like Everything Connects and Transcend, Faisal blends Eastern wisdom with modern leadership. He’s worked with global firms, led startups, and speaks widely on purpose, resilience, and human-centered innovation.
In this episode, we talk about Faisal’s journey of self-growth and leadership, exploring how unlearning, flow states, and personal purpose can reshape how we lead, work, and grow in today’s fast-moving world.
Faisal Hoque is Founder and Managing Partner at Shadoka and NextChapter, Strategic Partner at CACI International Inc., and a Judge and Mentor at MIT. He’s also an investor, board member, and former CEO across various tech and business ventures. A contributor to Fast Company and IMD, he was shortlisted for the 2023 Thinkers50 Distinguished Achievement Award. Faisal is also a public speaker and former Chair of Research and Education at Altea Federation, as well as ex-Product Manager and CTO at GE Capital and Dun & Bradstreet.
Key Takeaways:- Unlearning past beliefs helps us grow and adapt in a changing world.
- True purpose comes from small daily actions, not big goals.
- Flow, gratitude, and reflection can boost personal and work life.
Additional Insights:
- Let go of chasing success and focus on work that feels meaningful.
- Use reflection, meditation, and learning to stay sharp and inspired every day.
Join Faisal Hoque as he shares how purpose, reflection, and human connection can guide us to grow and lead in today’s fast-changing world.
Episode Highlights:[01:00] - Episode Recap
"Faisal Hoque joins the show to talk about purpose, self-actualization, and how life’s challenges shape our leadership."
[01:34] - Guest Introduction: Faisal Hoque
"Faisal is a tech entrepreneur and author of Transcend, blending neuroscience, leadership, and personal growth."
[03:13] - Early Startups and Key Life Lessons
"My second startup failed despite big clients, then I bootstrapped my next one and wrote my first book."
[04:30] - Eastern Roots and the Search for Meaning
"Trips to Japan...