Originally aired in 2021A motivational speaker and trainer, the gateway to Hon Captain (Royal Navy) Durdana Ansari’s life was founded in 1985 when she joined the BBC as a Presenter. She received her OBE in 2012 and in July 2021, she was promoted as an Honorary Captain for the Royal Navy. In 2020 Captain Ansari visited the Mariana Trench Expedition onboard the Merchant Vessel DSSV Pressure Drop, where she proudly carried the White Ensign on behalf of the Royal Navy and has been a valued associate of the Royal Naval School of Recruiting supporting the training of Recruiting Field Force personnel by sharing her vast knowledge and experience of Cultural Awareness to benefit them in the recruitment of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic personnel throughout the United Kingdom. What we discuss with Durdana Ansari OBE:00:00 Highlights04:12 Recent changes in her life09:18 Her vision in life11:00 The boxes she keeps ticked14:35 Morning routine & daily schedule15:35 Her broadcasting experiences19:35 Embarrassing moment during an interview20:40 Thoughts on retirement and lifelong commitment to continued service to humanity21:50 Her influences in life27:09 Perspective to life29:34 What she does when she feels overwhelmed31:25 Why she has incorporated the practice of gratitude32:51 The value of working together with others33:42 Her thoughts on starting over if someone loses it all36:39 Her fights with writer's block38:11 How she fights back the negative voices in her mind40:21 Negative people in her life42:54 Loving yourself44:51 Job description is not your self identity48:13 How much damage the constant urge of showing off does to us51:01 Thoughts on leadership skills52:09 Her advice to the 20 year old self54:33 Importance of effective communication with the next generation55:29 Why we need mentors in our lives56:29 Her appreciation for music and literature01:00:15 Durdana sings01:01:57 Conclusion

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