#244: Eradicate Anxiety and Become ‘Unstressable’ with Happiness Expert Mo Gawdat
06/19/23 • 96 min
In the face of personal tragedy, my guest on this week's episode of The Spencer Lodge Podcast resolved to dedicate his life's work to pursuing happiness. Having suffered the heart-wrenching loss of his son, he sought solace in the world of literature and drew inspiration from the brightest minds - starting a journey that has positively impacted the lives of countless others. Join me as I sit down with the extraordinary Mo Gawdat. With an impressive 30-year career in the field of technology and serving as the Chief Business Officer at Google X, he is undeniably a true tech pioneer. Mo is also a three-time bestselling author, and he recently launched ‘Unstressable’ – a stress management platform that empowers you to eradicate stress, anxiety, and burnout. During this episode, we explore how humans experience grief, the anatomy of happiness and stress, and why our brains always search for what's wrong. Whether you're seeking personal fulfilment or want to uncover the secrets to happiness, this episode is an absolute must-listen and promises to be nothing short of inspiring!
Discussion points:
03:50 About Mo07:30 Experiencing grief15:27 Purpose and your identity28:54 Your thoughts and how they impact your brain40:00 Changing personalities45:08 How humans experience grief55:09 Understanding true happiness1:05:01 Why our brains search for what’s wrong1:08:15 Mo’s latest project, “Unstressable”1:11:11 Understanding stress
Show Sponsors:
Najahi Events: The UAE’s leading event promoter https://www.instagram.com/najahievents/?hl=en
Socials:
Mo Gawdat
https://www.instagram.com/mo_gawdat/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/@MoGawdatOfficial https://www.linkedin.com/in/mogawdat/
In the face of personal tragedy, my guest on this week's episode of The Spencer Lodge Podcast resolved to dedicate his life's work to pursuing happiness. Having suffered the heart-wrenching loss of his son, he sought solace in the world of literature and drew inspiration from the brightest minds - starting a journey that has positively impacted the lives of countless others. Join me as I sit down with the extraordinary Mo Gawdat. With an impressive 30-year career in the field of technology and serving as the Chief Business Officer at Google X, he is undeniably a true tech pioneer. Mo is also a three-time bestselling author, and he recently launched ‘Unstressable’ – a stress management platform that empowers you to eradicate stress, anxiety, and burnout. During this episode, we explore how humans experience grief, the anatomy of happiness and stress, and why our brains always search for what's wrong. Whether you're seeking personal fulfilment or want to uncover the secrets to happiness, this episode is an absolute must-listen and promises to be nothing short of inspiring!
Discussion points:
03:50 About Mo07:30 Experiencing grief15:27 Purpose and your identity28:54 Your thoughts and how they impact your brain40:00 Changing personalities45:08 How humans experience grief55:09 Understanding true happiness1:05:01 Why our brains search for what’s wrong1:08:15 Mo’s latest project, “Unstressable”1:11:11 Understanding stress
Show Sponsors:
Najahi Events: The UAE’s leading event promoter https://www.instagram.com/najahievents/?hl=en
Socials:
Mo Gawdat
https://www.instagram.com/mo_gawdat/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/@MoGawdatOfficial https://www.linkedin.com/in/mogawdat/
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Show Sponsors:
Najahi Events: The UAE’s leading event promoter https://www.instagram.com/najahievents/?hl=en
Socials:
Sadia Khan
https://instagram.com/sadiapsychology?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== https://www.youtube.com/@sadiapsychology https://www.linkedin.com/in/sadia-khan-1a299523b
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#245: Unleashing Your Entrepreneurial Beast: Business Tycoon Daniel Priestley's Secrets Revealed!
Welcome to another captivating episode of The Spencer Lodge Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship, leadership, business growth, and fascinating personal stories. In this episode, I have the privilege of chatting with Daniel Priestley, a visionary serial entrepreneur and bestselling author of six books on business and leadership. Having started his entrepreneurial journey with absolutely nothing, Daniel's personal story is one of resilience and determination, and is sure to leave you inspired. As the co-founder and CEO of Dent Global, one of the premier business accelerators for entrepreneurs and leaders globally, Daniel has empowered countless individuals to break free from mediocrity and leave their mark on the world. Tune in to hear Daniel's unique insights on building your online platform, how AI will change business, and the secrets to crafting content that solves your ideal clients' problems. If you’re in business, this is a must-watch episode. So, grab your headphones and prepare for an epic conversation. Discussion points: 02:05 Why people give up on starting a business 07:22 Introduction to Daniel 17:40 Thoughts on employment and self-employment 27:57 Is it too late to build your online profiles? 29:47 How AI will change business 45:17 Pursuing your passion versus pursuing what works 51:40 Daniel’s passion for sales marketing 1:04:35 Crafting content that solves problems Show Sponsors Najahi Events: The UAE’s leading event promoterhttps://www.instagram.com/najahievents/?hl=en
Socials:
Daniel Priestley
https://www.instagram.com/danielpriestley/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielpriestley/
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