In this episode I'm joined by, James Fleming, Managing Director of Power Within Training.

We discuss the unique approach of his leadership development company, focusing on motivational intelligence.

He shares his journey from a successful corporate career to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of understanding human motivation and adapting leadership styles for the modern workforce.

James reflects on the challenges and growth his business experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the significance of resilience and support in overcoming doubts and achieving success.

In this conversation, James shares his journey in leadership training, emphasizing the importance of overcoming excuses, transforming challenges into opportunities, and the significance of storytelling in gaining buy-in from participants. He discusses his vision for global expansion, lessons learned from business failures, and the ongoing battle with imposter syndrome. James encourages listeners to take action against their fears and highlights the rewarding nature of the hard path in entrepreneurship.

In the episode, we discuss:

• Motivational intelligence

• Effective leadership requirements

• How leadership has to adapt to a changing world

• Early entrepreneurial days and challenges

• Asking the right questions.

• People need to feel involved to truly engage in their work.

• Leadership development

• Believing in your vision is essential for long-term success

• The biggest excuses

• Lessons from business failures

• Managing fear

• Nothing good happens in the comfort zone

• The rewarding hard path

• What if you could?

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Power Within Training

03:04 Understanding Motivational Intelligence

05:56 The Journey to Entrepreneurship

12:00 Adapting Leadership for the 21st Century

17:11 Growth Through Adversity

24:54 Overcoming Doubts in Early Entrepreneurship

30:54 Vision for Global Expansion

32:20 Overcoming Common Excuses

33:40 Transforming Challenges into Opportunities

34:50 Lessons from Business Failures

37:45 Navigating Imposter Syndrome

42:08 Building Buy-In Through Storytelling

46:56 Taking Action Against Excuses

49:51 The Hard Path to Success

51:43 The Journey of Starting a Podcast

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