Life & Leadership Connected Podcast
This is a podcast about Life, Leadership and finding the Balance between these two, and finding and staying with your Purpose in your life. Each time, a leader - new or more experienced - is interviewed, for us listeners to learn from and grow from. The host of this podcast is life coach David Dahlén D’Cruz. For more information go to https://lifeleadershipconnected.com/
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Episodes
41 episodes
Breakdown to Breakthrough: Emer O’Donnell on Resilience, Identity, and the Next Generation
What if the missing piece in education wasn't more facts, but emotional tools for resilience, clarity, and self-leadership?In this powerful episode, I sit down with Emer O’Donnell, a behavioral change coach, author, and founder of TeenRecon...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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59:36
You’re Not Broken — You Were Just Never Taught This. A Preview from the upcoming podcast.
What if the anxiety, confusion, or self-doubt you’re feeling isn’t a flaw — but a gap in what you were never taught to handle?In this short but powerful preview, Emer O’Donnell, founder of TeenReconnect, shares a moment of clarity that chan...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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4:16
You Are Enough – Part 3: Healing, Identity & Purpose in Action
The final part of the 3-part podcast series with Lawrence Harris — all episodes are now live.In this powerful conclusion, we explore what happens after the healing begins, how to live with purpose, lead from a whole heart,...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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26:05
You Are Enough – Part 2: From Shame to Self-Worth
Part 2 of the 3-part podcast series with Lawrence Harris – all episodes are now live.In this deeply moving episode, Lawrence Harris opens up about the hidden impact of shame — and how it distorts the way we see ourselves. Through stories...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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26:28
You Are Enough – Part 1: Becoming the Author of Your Own Story
🎙️ A 3-part podcast series with Lawrence Harris – all parts available now.In this powerful first conversation, Lawrence Harris shares about growing up in silence, carrying shame, and the pivotal moment he chose to become the author of...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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29:14
You Are Enough – A 4-Minute Preview with Lawrence Harris (Teaser for the Upcoming 3-Part Series)
What if the thing holding you back…isn’t a lack of potential —but a belief that you’re not enough?In this short preview, you’ll meet Lawrence Harris — a powerful voice for healing, identity, and the courage to live from yo...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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4:13
Bridging the Generational Gap: Nikhil Raval on Leading with Emotional Intelligence & Purpose
Welcome to Life & Leadership Connected – where purpose meets growth.In this episode, I sit down with transformation expert and author Nikhil Raval to explore one of the most important leadership challenges of our time: bridging the gene...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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1:01:17
Bridging the Generational Gap: Nikhil Raval on Leading with Emotional Intelligence & Purpose
What happens when five generations share one workplace — but don’t speak the same language?In this sneak peek from my full interview with Nikhil Raval, we explore how emotional intelligence, empathy, and curiosity can bridge the gap between...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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3:43
From Burnout to Clarity: Donna Tashjian on Identity, Peace & Purpose-Driven Leadership
What if the success you’re chasing is actually draining you?In this powerful conversation, Destiny Activator and Life Mastery Coach Donna Tashjian joins David Dahlén D'Cruz to explore how leaders can stop performing, start aligning, and fin...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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36:26
From Burnout to Clarity: Donna Tashjian on Leading with Purpose and Peace
In this powerful sneak peek from the upcoming episode of Life and Leadership Connected, Destiny Activator and Spiritual Intelligence Coach Donna Tashjian shares how leaders can shed false identities, avoid burnout, and step into the purpose the...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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3:20
Redefining Success: Faris Aranki on Emotional Intelligence, Focus & Leading with Impact
What does real success look like in a world full of noise, pressure, and performance-driven expectations?In this episode, I sit down with Faris Aranki, founder of Shiageto Consulting and creator of the success equation:
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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41:49
Unlocking the Hidden Keys to Success: A Preview with Faris Aranki
What if success wasn’t just about being smart — but about what you focus on and how well you connect with others?This short audiogram preview features highlights from my full conversation with Faris Aranki, founder of Shiag...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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2:52
3 Signs You’re in a Transition Season (and What to Do About It) | Solo Episode / David Dahlén D'Cruz
Are you in a life shift you can’t fully explain yet?In this first-ever solo episode of the Life & Leadership Connected Podcast, I’m sharing from the heart — about those moments when something stirs deep inside, when the “old” doesn’...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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10:59
From Comfort Zone to Calling: Faith, Mindset & Courageous Leadership – with John Knowlton
In this episode of Life & Leadership Connected, host David Dahlén D’Cruz sits down with John Knowlton—a bi-vocational entrepreneur, minister, and soon-to-be author of Thinking for Success. Together, they explore wha...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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55:25
Success Is a Mindset Shift – A Glimpse into John Knowlton’s Journey
What does it really take to step out of your comfort zone and step into your calling?In this short preview of my upcoming episode with John Knowlton, you’ll hear powerful insights on how thinking differently—and leading with faith—can trans...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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3:54
🎧 The Confident Leader: A Two-Part Conversation with Ana Larrea-Albert - Part 2
Part 2: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything – with Ana Larrea-AlbertIn this special two-part episode, I sit down with Ana Larrea-Albert—leadership expert, professor, and author of The Confident Leader—to explore what it truly mean...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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46:49
🎧 The Confident Leader: A Two-Part Conversation with Ana Larrea-Albert - Part 1
Part 1: From Self-Doubt to Confident Leadership – with Ana Larrea-AlbertIn this special two-part episode, I sit down with Ana Larrea-Albert—leadership expert, professor, and author of The Confident Leader—to explore what it truly means ...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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31:57
From Self-Doubt to The Confident Leader – A Preview
🎙 COMING SOON – New Podcast Episode PreviewWhat does it really take to grow from self-doubt to confident leadership?In this upcoming episode of Life & Leadership Connected, I sit down with Ana Larrea-Albert—leadership expert...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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4:18
The Power of Story, Leadership, and Legacy — with Dr Danny Brassell - Full Episode
Welcome to Life & Leadership Connected—a podcast about living and leading with purpose, clarity, and impact.Today’s episode is one I truly enjoyed recording. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Danny Brassell, an internationally...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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1:04:14
The Power of Story, Leadership, and Legacy — with Dr. Danny Brassell - Audiogram
What happens when you combine humor, heart, and decades of wisdom from the classroom and the stage?In this episode of Life & Leadership Connected, I sit down with Dr. Danny Brassell, speaker, author, and storytelling expert, who believe...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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3:27
Overcoming Setbacks & Unlocking Growth – Alan Lazaros’ Lessons on Leadership
In this episode of the Life Leadership Connected podcast, host David Dahlen D’Cruz interviews Alan Lazaros, a business coach and founder of Next Level University. They discuss the intersection of life and leadership, exploring themes of persona...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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42:54
Meet Mark Collins – The Coach, Pastor, and Transformational Leader Behind Freedom for Life.
In this episode of Life & Leadership Connected Podcast, I am thrilled to have Mark Collins as a guest. He is a Business and Life Coach, Pastor, Author, and Speaker with a passion for helping people break through fear, self-doubt, and uncert...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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1:00:25
Meet Ken Attard – The Mindset Mastermind Behind “Mindset Malta”
In this episode of the Life & Leadership Connected Podcast, we are excited to welcome Ken Attard, the dynamic founder of Mindset Malta and a highly sought-after Mindset Consultant who specializes in empowering frustrated entrepreneurs to ac...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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1:09:01
Meet Laura Berman Fortgang A Pioneer in Coaching and Personal Transformation - Episode 16 - Life & Leadership Connected Podcast
In the upcoming episode of Life & Leadership Connected Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Laura Berman Fortgang, a trailblazer in career and business coaching with over 25 years of experience and tens of thousands of coaching hours under h...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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37:51
Igniting Change: Nicole Bradford on Living an Audaciously Authentic Life - Episode 15 - Life & Leadership Connected Podcast
In Episode 15 of my podcast Life & Leadership Connected Podcast, I interview Nicole Bradford. She is an Education Expert, with 25 years of experience in the field of education; (She has worked as a Professor, President of Student services, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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31:49
