After achieving success in the corporate world, but at the expense of his physical and mental health, and losing a friend to suicide, Nick decided he needed a radical re-evaluation in his life. Nick learned to exercise his “vulnerability muscle” reach out to mentors, find rejuvenation in helping others combat isolation and burnout.

Nic's bestselling book, Executive Loneliness, and his work with 800+ senior leaders across Asia have sparked real conversations around mental health in leadership. As an Ironman athlete, coach, and global speaker, Nick shares how resilience, vulnerability, and connection are the true hallmarks of great leadership.

0.00: Nick’s background

4.00: The switch from corporate work to entrepreneurial freedom

8.30: Hitting rock bottom and bouncing back

14.30: Difficulties for men and executives to open up

20.00: Finding happiness in the small things

26.00: Why Ironman training helps Nick’s mental and social health

33.00: Raising awareness for suicide prevention after losing a friend to suicide

39.00: Gratitude, Practicing Vulnerability, and Social Wealth

Learn more about Nick: www.nickjonsson.com

Nick’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Executive-Loneliness-Overcoming-Isolation-Depression/dp/B09QH58C32

Until next time, love and good vibes.

Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/

Check out the latest episode here:

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

Ben Fowle left finance as a young man and together with his young wife, they spent two decades travelling the world for the Foreign Service & CIA. Along the way they raised their two daughters, and after many adventures returned to the US, where he switched to the private sector and found a love for jiu-jitsu.

0.00: Ben’s Background in Finance and Trading

5.00: Leaving Finance to Join the State Department and CIA

8.00: Maximizing economic opportunities in the US

14.00: Life in Lagos, Nigeria

22.00: Government, incentives, relationships and what makes the US Special

29.00: Tanzania and Kilimanjaro

34.30: Life in Djibouti

40.00: Dreams in Italy and Philippines

48.00: Raising two athletes

Until next time, love and good vibes.

Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/

Check out the latest episode here:

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

Marlon Suarez is a former college athlete and a Danaher Death Squad Jiu-jitsu black belt, who has achieved massive success as a New York Real Estate broker for two decades. Marlon shares his wisdom on the transferrable lessons of high-level athletics to entrepreneurial real estate, the importance of consistency and mentorship, and why we must all find our niche.

0.00: Marlon’s background in D1l football and the lessons that transfer to business

7.00: Importance of controlling the variables we can control – work ethic and being in shape

11.00: Moving from professional Football to working in finance

18.00: The price you pay for competing in high level football and jiujitsu

27.00: Early days at Renzo Gracie and start of the DDS (Danaher Death Squad)

31.00: What makes John Danaher such a good coach

37.00: Training Jiujitsu as a super heavyweight

44.00: Transferring to Real Estate in Manhattan

50.00: Building a team in Real Estate and the joys of mentoring other agents
1.00.00: Clearing the noise and going solo again

1.08.00: Training in Jiujitsu after 50 and why longevity gets so important as you get older

Until next time, love and good vibes.

Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/

Check out the latest episode here:

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704