January 2019
#04 Promoting Great Ideas with Tanya Tarr
In this episode of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is discussing with Tanya Tarr, Vice President at advantage SPRING, Forbes Contributor & Negotiation Strategist. Tanya shares some tips to become a master negotiator and how her multicultural background shaped her vision of the world.
#05 The Power of Speech with Naomi Sesay
In this episode of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is discussing with Naomi Sesay, a global speaker, former TV producer, serial entrepreneur, and currently On Screen Diversity Executive at Channel 4. Naomi believes that everything we go through is a learning and all our experiences - good & bad - make us who we are. Now let’s dive in.
February 2019
#06 Creating Happy Workplaces with Henry Stewart
In this episode of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is discussing with Henry Stewart, the Founder and Chief Happiness Officer of Happy Ltd. Henry believes that we should find joy in our work 80% of the time and shares the key elements to become happy at work and in life. He also tells why you should never try to fit in.
#07 The Montessori Way of Life with Sophie Bryan
In this episode of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is discussing with Sophie Bryan, a Culture Change expert, TEDx Speaker | Writer | Trainer and Action Learning Coach. Sophie believes that we can use the Montessori teaching elements of freedom, curiosity and play both in our work and life for a more fulfilled life.
#08 Being Unreasonable with Akhtar Badshah
In this episode of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is discussing with Akhtar Badshah, an expert on social impact, philanthropy, CSR and former Director of Microsoft Citizenship and Public Affairs. Akhtar doesn’t do things like others and prefers to live an unstructured life! He believes that we should be unreasonable in life but be a learner.
#09 Helping Others Grow with Suki Fuller
In this episode of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is discussing with Suki Fuller, analytical storyteller, competitive and strategic intelligence expert. Suki believes that we can't tell people what they want to hear but instead tell them the truth! She recommends to look at the Morality, the Ethics & the empathy behind the technology we use.
March 2019
#10 Turning Values into Valuables with Jazz Rasool
In this episode of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is discussing with Jazz Rasool,Researcher at Ravensbourne College in London, working in advancing the use of Multimedia, Augmented and Virtual Reality in Education. He is also the creator of Atmascope, a 'Resonance Engine', that enables people to discover their purpose. Jazz believes that true compassion helps people discover the truth that brings them life as opposed to disable them!
#11 Dream, Dare and Be Resilient with Nadia Mensah-Acogny
In this episode of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is discussing with Nadia Mensah-Acogny, co-founder and COO of Acosphere, a journalist and columnist for Forbes Afrique. She edits the annual list of the 100 most influential women in Africa. Nadia believes that we need to dream, dare and be resilient in life.
#12 Going Beyond Your Limitations with Gilles Amadou Acogny
In this episode of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is discussing with Gilles Amadou Acogny, Co-Founder & CEO Acosphere, a London based firm that delivers consultancy and transformational Training. He manages the company with his wife Nadia Mensah Acogny who was on the show in the episode 11. Gilles believes in the transformative power of public speaking and wish he knew this way earlier.
#13 Courage to Live Your Values with Andrew Priestley
In this episode of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is discussing with Andrew Priestley, business leadership coach, entrepreneur, business strategist, speaker, author & publisher. Andrew believes in family values and grounded leadership for a fulfilled life.