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?James: LinkedInThe Power Within Training:Website LinkedIn Follow Me: YouTubeNewsletter LinkedIn InstagramTwitterTikTokChapters00:00 Introduction to Power Within Training03:04 Understanding Motivational Intelligence05:56 The Journey to Entrepreneurship12:00 Adapting Leadership for the 21st Century17:11 Growth Through Adversity24:54 Overcoming Doubts in Early Entrepreneurship30:54 Vision for Global Expansion32:20 Overcoming Common Excuses33:40 Transforming Challenges into Opportunities34:50 Lessons from Business Failures37:45 Navigating Imposter Syndrome42:08 Building Buy-In Through Storytelling46:56 Taking Action Against Excuses49:51 The Hard Path to Success51:43 The Journey of Starting a Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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