Take Flight Podcast

In the absence of live sport, documentary series The Last Dance has gone a long way to scratching that itch for us and we're still hooked on Michael Jordan, over 20 years after he retired.We tried our best not to talk about the episodes amongst ourselves...UNTIL now. In this episode, we touch on:- MJ’s leadership; was he too harsh on his teammates? Was his greatness tarnished by the way he treated people?- The influence of Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman - Did MJ have a problem with losing? He always wanted to ‘destroy’ those who would make negative comments about him.- His gambling- The 3 peat and a lot moreAʟʟ 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.

During the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting, Buffett announced that he sold his firm's entire holdings in the four major US airlines, warning that the “world has changed” for the aviation industry because of the coronavirus crisis.@olu_okunola, @curatedbyDJ, @PabiloTimbo and @Shuwel1 covered:- Why Warren Buffet dumped the Airline companies? - Lessons learned from the announcement? - What will the future of travel look like?- Airline Bailout - should companies get a bailout? This and much, much more!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.

During this time of many of us are in lockdown, there are over a billion people around the world who are fasting due to Ramadan...so this episode we wanted to understand more about it!We have @Olu_Okunola and @curatedbyDJ asking the questions to @PabiloTimbo and @Shuwel1 who are both fasting this month!We cover:- What is Ramadan and its origins?- What are you expected to during the month?- What do you learn about yourself? And what about for the rest of the year?This and much, much more! Plus a bonus return of our book review with @Shuwel1 talking about ‘What it Takes’, by Steve Schwarzman!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.

With these unprecedented times, we’ve all had a lot more time on our hands - to be either more productive by learning new skills, cleaning, tidying, DIY or tasks you’ve been putting off due to ‘lack of time’. Alternatively, we could have squandered this time by binging on Netflix day in, day out.In this weeks episode, we discuss among ourselves:•What have we learnt about ourselves during this time?•Are we finding we enjoy the time alone/with family or we miss the social aspect?•What’s the one thing we’ve noticed we’re missing the most?•What have we been able to do that we otherwise wouldn’t have been able to (due to lack of time)?•What new habits have we formed; good or bad?•Have we found ourselves connecting with more friends/family and appreciate technology i.e. FaceTime, WhatsApp calls etc?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.

“I’ve just been furloughed by my employer and I do not know what to do next”….. if this is you or you know anyone that is going through this unfortunate situation then make sure they check out episode 50.In this episode we break down what being furloughed entails and prescribe a number of useful tips that can help those who are going through this and how they can turn this into their advantage. From a change in mindset, what to do with your money, career advice and motivation tips - we covered a range of topics that will certainly support anyone during this challenging period.1. Main topic – What to do if you have been furloughed? [3:03]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.

During this special period, we are back to releasing weekly episodes EVERY FRIDAY! This episode we imagine it’s 6-9 months from now, based on the info we have today of possible GDP reductions and impact on employment what does life look like?1) Behavioural changes - socially?2) Economic changes - business?3) How we work?4) Will we ever go back to a pre-COVID19 time and way of behaviour?5) What can we do now to be best positioned for the future?All this and more in this weeks episode 49 of @takeflightpodcast 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.

This weeks episode we discuss our lock-down experience. How has quarantine been for us? What have you been doing? What is the first thing we are going to do after lock-down? Tune in to hear our stories and challenges. All this and more in this weeks episode 48 of @takeflightpodcast 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.

Are you living through your purpose? If not, do you know how to find it? Is purpose actually something you find or does it find you? What may be our most meaningful episode so far, we discussed the all important topic on finding self purpose. A very interesting debate around what we believe it is and we believe it is not. If you have been thinking about your own purpose or wondering where to start, then this episode is for you. 1.Main topic – What does purpose mean to you and how do you find it? [2:46]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.

It’s THE news topic of the times. How is it impacting our day to day? How is it impacting our work? How is it impacting our travel plans? Who is using it as an opportunity to travel around the world for discounted prices! And is the media scaring us into a recession?All this and more in this weeks episode 46 of @takeflightpodcast 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.

EP 45 – Honouring Kobe Bryant “The Black Mamba” With the tragic passing of the great Kobe Bryant, we took the opportunity to discuss how his contribution to the world through his basketball and the legacy he has built has impacted us. Kobe Bryant’s death was a hard hitting reminder that our time is limited and whilst we are all chasing some level of success, are we doing our best to prioritise the things that matter most? This was a meaningful episode as we shared our honest thoughts around what we are placing most importance on in our journey and why. Should we spend more time with loved ones or should we be more career focused or is it possible to achieve both well?This episode will resonate with you because it offers questions for you to reflect on and gives you an opportunity to possible rethink about how you are using your time and more importantly want to be remembered.1. Main topic – Kobe Bryant’s passing [3:07]Aʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴIf you have any feedback or topics you'd like us to discuss, please ema

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 have never spoken in front of an audience before or are currently preparing to give a talk, then this episode is just for you! 1. Main topic – How to master public speaking [1:45]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.

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 sharing successes compared to a few years ago. We also took the time to give our own perspective on whether we ourselves are doing enough to celebrate other people and whether we should do more and how.I’m sure there are many areas of this episode you will be able to relate to, so don’t wait to tune in and feel free to 1.Main topic – Sharing and celebrating successes [1:50]Aʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴIf you have any feedback or topics you'd like us to discuss, please email us at takeflightpodcast@gmail.comInstagram @takeflightp

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 the working environment which we are sure many would be able to relate. Before we discussed our main topic however, Daniel explained why he was invited to the House of Lords this week to sit down and talk with actors Jamie Foxx and Michael B Jordan. You have to check out this weeks episode to find out more!1.Opening topic – Daniel´s visit to the House of Lords? [2:25]2.Main topic – Do you practice gratitude and why? [14:06]Aʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴIf you have any feedback or topics you'd like us to discuss, please email us

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 being over gratifying can hinder your ability to be more successful or not. Be sure to check out this episode to find out what we are grateful for in each other, some of the points may surprise our listeners. 1. Main topic – Do you practice gratitude and why? [1:25]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.

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 healthy banter.1. Main Topic – What’s your favorite episode? [2:40]2. Sub Topic – Feedback we have received from our listeners [25:37]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.

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 that have not worked well in the past and why. We share frameworks and our secret on how you can be consistent and ultimately achieve every goal you set. They say that 90% of people who set new years goals quit by the end of January, so tune into this weeks episodes to make sure you become part of the 10% and set yourself up for a very successful 2020.1. Main topic – What is your approach to setting our 2020 goals? [2:50]2. Book Recommendation - Pabilo – Multiple Streams of Property Income [34.52]Aʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴIf y

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 breakdown our perspectives and whether we think work life balance even exists, what we have experienced in our journeys and how to look at the topic completely differently. You definitely do not want to miss out on Daniel´s interesting work life balance secret lol1. Main topic - Does work life balance exist? If so, then how do we achieve it? [1:36]2. Netflix Recommendation - Daniel - ‘Insides Bill´s brain, decoding Bill Gates [52.40]Aʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴIf you have any feedback or topics you'd like us to discuss, please em

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 perhaps may be holding us back. A very informative and insightful episode so make sure you do not miss out on this discussion.1. Main topic - Our health, is it a priority only when it’s too late? [1:20]
2. Book Recommendation - Shuwel - ‘You missed a spot: Were diverse, I’m inclusive’ by Korede Agiri [47.17]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.

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 differently or take action. Share this with as many University students as you can, help us spread our experiences as it just may be the advice that they were looking forMain Topic – Tips and recommendations for students wanting to make the most out of University life [2:41]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.

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 a restructuring, you WILL! So tune in and find out what you can start doing today to minimize the chances of it happening.1. Main Topic - The challenges of being restructured from work and what you can do about it [2:11]2. Book recommendation - Olu - The richest man in Babylon [41:52]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.