The Data Shaman Podcast - Quant Mind, Shaman Soul
Quant Mind. Shaman Soul.
I spent 15 years in banking before I finally said the two words that changed everything: f*ck it. I quit. Now I'm an executive coach, a recovering risk manager, and someone who genuinely believes most people are quietly waiting for permission to want more than the life they've settled into.
This podcast is where we say the quiet part out loud.
I'm Daniele Forni, and The Data Shaman is my space to explore the gap between who we are inside and who we perform at work, and what happens when we finally close it. It's part honest conversation, part field guide, and always real. No gurus, no highlight reels, just people telling the truth about their lives and their work.
In Season 1, I sat down with coaches to unpack how transformation actually happens. What really shifts when someone changes, how the best coaches think, and the messy, human work behind helping people grow. You can listen to it now!
Upcoming is Season 2, titled F*ck it, I Quit. It's about the moment people stop pretending and walk away from the safe job, the safe career, the safe identity, and what they build on the other side. Through my own story and candid conversations with people who leapt before they felt ready, every episode is a small dose of courage for anyone wondering, is this really it?
If you've ever felt the crack between your outside life and your inside one, you're in the right place. Spreadsheets and soul. Pull up a chair.
Hit subscribe and transform the way you look at your potential.
Episodes
13 episodes
In Conversation with Nalin Pathiranage
| A conversation with Nalin Pathiranage on his work and perspective. If you want to know more about Daniele Forni, go to www.danieleforni.com
The Brain & Behaviour — Neuroscientist Michael Coleman
Neuroscientist Michael Coleman joins the show for a conversation on the brain and human behaviour, and what the science means for how we work and lead.
Coaching Journeys: Philosophy, Self-Management & the Human Capital Crisis — Michael Baptista
Former investment banker and venture capital founder Michael Baptista joins Daniele for Coaching Journeys: Conversations from Cambridge. After the 1980s in banking, eight years in Hong Kong and Tokyo, and founding his own fintech-focused VC fir...
Coaching Journeys: From 20 Years in Recruitment to Executive Coaching — Neil Telfer
Cambridge-born recruiter Neil Telfer joins Daniele for the Coaching Journeys: Conversations from Cambridge series, tracing his path from two decades in recruitment to training as an executive coach. Neil talks about the "innate feeling" to help...
Conversation with Charlotte Jordan, Executive Coach and Strategic Communications
London-based executive coach Charlotte Jordan — a fellow graduate of Cambridge's Advanced Executive Coaching programme and founder of a strategic communications and advisory consultancy — joins Daniele to explore her move from behaviour-change ...
In Conversation with Elliot Awin - Executive Coach and Solo Atlantic Rower
A wide-ranging conversation with Elliot Awin on his work, ideas, and lessons learned.
From Serial CEO to Executive Coach — Richard Bandell
Serial CEO and executive coach Richard Bandell reflects on building and leading companies — and what he now teaches the leaders he coaches. Insights on decision-making, resilience, and the shift from operator to mentor.
Be Who You Are: Why Authenticity Is the Most Underrated Leadership Skill — Saskia Van Delft
Saskia Van Delft makes the case that authenticity isn't a soft nicety but a core leadership capability. We explore why leaders who show up as themselves build deeper trust, how to stay genuine under pressure, and practical ways to lead without ...
The Data Shaman Podcast - In Conversation with Jelena Radonjic - Award-Winning Career Coach
A conversation with career and leadership coach Jelena Radonjic on career growth and professional development.
900 Members, 120 Events: How One Lawyer Built Hong Kong's Most Connected Community — Lizzie Chan
Lawyer-turned-community-builder Lizzie Chan shares how she grew a network of 900 members and 120 events into one of Hong Kong's most connected professional communities. Lessons on networking, momentum, and building belonging.
The Art of Bragging: Why Soft Skills Are the Hardest Skills You'll Ever Learn — Peggy Klaus
Communication expert Peggy Klaus explains why self-promotion done right is a skill, not a sin — and why the so-called "soft skills" are often the hardest to master. A candid conversation on owning your accomplishments without arrogance.
Why Men Are Broken in Relationships (And How to Fix It) — David Lomax
David Lomax opens up about why so many men struggle in relationships and what it takes to change. A frank conversation on emotional patterns, vulnerability, and practical steps toward healthier connection.
The Data Shaman Podcast - Daniele Forni is interviewed by Sertaç Mustafaoglu
In a role-reversed episode, designer and creative strategist Sertaç — founder of the human-centric design practice Red Elephant, with 20+ years in visual communication — turns the tables and interviews host Daniele Forni. They trace Daniele's p...