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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Drink Coffee. Do Cool Stuff., I sit down with James Pham — entrepreneur, risk-taker, and co-founder / CEO of Opisin.
James’s story is one of bold leaps: leaving med school in Vietnam, moving across countries on faith alone, and turning down safe jobs to chase uncertain opportunities. At the core of his journey is radical transparency: a leadership style built on honesty, trust, and clarity instead of politics or hidden agendas.
But what really defines James isn’t just risk or entrepreneurship. It’s how he uses both as a path to something greater: purpose.
We explore:
How risk becomes the crucible that shapes leadership Why radical transparency builds trust even through hard pivots
How time as the only true currency reshapes the way you lead and live
Why chasing goals without meaning leaves leaders empty — and how purpose fills the gap
💡 Reflection for Leaders: Where are you spending your time currency — and is it aligned with your true purpose?
👉 If last week was about why silence is surrender, this week is about how risk, transparency, and purpose combine to create leadership that lasts.
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