Leadership, Hiring Strategies, and Life Lessons with Minou Clark
E47 • Jun 15, 2025 • 41 minsAlka Sharma introduces Minou Clark, CEO of RealSelf, who shares insights into her upbringing and how it shaped her leadership style. They discuss the importance of company culture and stress management at RealSelf, along with effective hiring strategies and organizational efficiency. Minou emphasizes the significance of trust in the hiring process and navigating competition. The conversation explores enhancing interview techniques, career development, and addressing employee performance with team recognition. Minou reflects on RealSelf's mission, community engagement, and shares her top life lessons for entrepreneurial growth. The episode concludes with closing thoughts.
Leadership Insights: Empathy, Growth, and Post-COVID Strategies with Lynn Peyton
E46 • May 15, 2025 • 59 minsAlka Sharma welcomes Lynn Peyton to discuss her entrepreneurial journey and principles for success. They delve into mental health and organizational dynamics in the post-COVID era, evaluating and developing leadership skills, and the age-old question of whether leaders are born or made. The conversation highlights overcoming work performance challenges, fostering a strong organizational culture, and building team trust. They explore the role of empathy, compassion, and emotional intelligence in effective leadership, along with strategies for embracing change. The episode emphasizes celebrating small wins for achieving greater success and concludes with Lynn's closing remarks.
Success Strategies, Mentorship, and Leadership Insights with Karim Ellis
E45 • May 14, 2025 • 60 minsAlka Sharma welcomes Karim Ellis, who shares his journey and insights from his book "GPS My Success," focusing on strategies for achieving success. They discuss adapting to changes, the influence of AI, and mental strategies for success. Karim highlights the importance of mentorship and prioritizing progress over perfection. They explore building a sustainable brand, the significance of feedback, and leadership's role in shaping culture. The conversation covers faith in action, goal setting, personal growth, and overcoming distractions and impostor syndrome. Karim offers three life lessons on character and success. The episode concludes with ways to connect with Karim, a special offer, and a preview of the next episode.
Cultivating Self Worth: Decision-Making, Boundaries, and Confidence for Personal Growth
E44 • May 13, 2025 • 10 minsAlka Sharma begins by examining the concept of self-worth and its profound impact on personal values and life consequences. She delves into the role of self-worth in decision-making, the importance of setting boundaries, and the advantages of maintaining high self-worth. Alka explores how to navigate challenges while cultivating a growth mindset, emphasizing the relationship between self-perception and the reflections received from others. The episode concludes with Alka offering insights on the connection between self-worth and confidence, encouraging listeners to foster a positive self-image and resilient mindset.
Mastering Success Through Martial Arts: Mindset, Discipline, and Growth with Sifu Rafael
E43 • May 12, 2025 • 64 minsAlka Sharma hosts Sifu Rafael, who discusses the power of connections, personal growth, and overcoming adversity. He shares his transition from the corporate world to martial arts, highlighting the importance of mindset and discipline. They cover essential modern disciplines, the seven pillars of health, and principles for success. Sifu Rafael offers advice for martial arts beginners and examines its cultural impact. The episode explores the relationship between emotions, mindset, and communication, offering public speaking tips. Sifu Rafael also introduces his Mind Body Method program, while Alka concludes with thoughts on authenticity and perseverance.
Insights into Real Estate Appraisal and Management with Marcus Hill
E42 • May 10, 2025 • 60 minsJoin Alka Sharma as she chats with Marcus Hill about his journey in real estate appraisal, exploring his career shift, the influence of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, and the keys to his success. They discuss appraiser requirements, industry tech advancements, and Marcus's dedication to education. Insights from his book "Assessing My Value" and his 2008 housing crash experiences are shared. The episode also covers homeownership vs. renting, landlord-tenant dynamics, and rental management strategies. Marcus talks about appraisal challenges, board experiences, and mentorship's role. Alka wraps up with audience Q&A and advice for aspiring property managers.
Embracing Potential: Overcoming Challenges and Turning Vision into Reality
E41 • May 9, 2025 • 6 minsAlka Sharma delves into the episode by discussing the importance of overcoming life's challenges and embracing one's full potential. She highlights effective strategies for goal-setting to achieve clarity and success in both personal and professional spheres. Alka emphasizes the journey from vision to reality, exploring how determination and strategic planning can lead to unstoppable progress. Through her insights, listeners are encouraged to harness their potential and transform their dreams into tangible achievements.
Overcoming Limiting Beliefs: Embracing a Growth Mindset for Continuous Success
E40 • May 8, 2025 • 9 minsAlka Sharma introduces the episode by exploring the concept of mindset and the challenges of overcoming limiting beliefs. She distinguishes between fixed and growth mindsets, detailing their characteristics and how they influence personal and professional success. Alka emphasizes the importance of embracing a growth mindset and the role of continuous learning in achieving one's goals.
Chris Birkett: A Musical Journey, Spiritual Insights, and the Future of Music
E39 • Apr 2, 2025 • 71 minsAlka Sharma welcomes Chris Birkett to discuss his music career, early influences, and unique sound shaped by legendary artists. Chris shares his transition to sound engineering, details his upcoming album, and reflects on working with Def Leppard and moving to Canada. He delves into the role of spirituality and meditation in his life and music. The conversation covers career highlights, family life, and his live performance routine. They also explore challenges in the evolving music industry, the role of AI, and societal changes. Chris shares his vision for the future, introduces "Electric Cars," and concludes with gratitude.
Navigating Conflict Effectively: Insights on Strategies, Expectations, and Life Lessons with Gabe Karp
E38 • Apr 1, 2025 • 19 minsAlka Sharma introduces Gabe Karp as they delve into the concept of good conflict, discussing strategies to manage conflict toxins and the origins of Gabe's book. They explore handling limitations and the impact of conflict toxins on personal and professional relationships. The conversation addresses the expectation gap and navigating career transitions. Gabe shares life lessons and insights into the desire to win in conflicts. The episode concludes with closing remarks and expressions of appreciation.
Empowering Women: Strength, Financial Independence, and Literary Contributions with Alka Sharma
E37 • Mar 31, 2025 • 16 minsAlka Sharma introduces the episode, sharing her passion for women's empowerment and the importance of finding inner strength. She discusses her literary contributions aimed at empowering women and highlights the significance of achieving financial independence. Alka also shares details about her upcoming projects focused on empowering women further. The episode concludes with closing remarks and information on how to connect with Alka for more resources and support.
Healing Relationships and Emotional Well-being with Dorela Ayyappan
E36 • Mar 16, 2025 • 52 minsAlka Sharma introduces Dorela Ayyappan, who shares insights into understanding client demographics and emotional trauma. They discuss emotional release tools, including the Emotion Code and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), and explore relationship dynamics, communication, and energy. The conversation highlights the influence of beliefs on experiences and relationships, offering tools to decrease divorce rates. Dorela explains matrix reimprinting and EFT tapping techniques, providing practical tips for home use. They examine how emotional attachment affects the present and attraction dynamics. The episode concludes with Dorela's final insights, life lessons, and ways to connect with her, along with a teaser for the next episode.
Achieving Success, Avoiding Burnout, and Building Healthy Habits with Aleksandra
E35 • Mar 15, 2025 • 60 minsAlka Sharma introduces Aleksandra, who shares her background in high performance coaching and relationship building. They discuss achiever personalities, highlighting their characteristics and syndromes. The conversation delves into balancing life to avoid burnout and achieving success in the face of challenges. Aleksandra offers insights on recognizing and managing overwork, especially for introverts, and discusses her superpower and biggest defect. They explore developing a success mindset and the dynamics of maintaining success. Important life lessons and healthy habits for success are shared, along with strategies for long-term achievements through small steps. The episode concludes with final thoughts, gratitude, and a subscription reminder.
Alternative Cancer Treatments and Real Estate Investing Insights with Barb Moylan
E34 • Mar 9, 2025 • 76 minsAlka Sharma and Barb Moylan explore Barb's cancer journey, emphasizing the shock of diagnosis and the role of regular checkups in prevention. Barb discusses her background and alternative cancer treatments, focusing on diet, supplements, the lymphatic system, and thermography for breast inflammation. They address concerns about mammograms, chemotherapy's long-term effects, and financial challenges of alternative treatments. The discussion also covers real estate investing trends, property management strategies, and networking's impact. The episode wraps up with audience Q&A, a property flip case study, entrepreneurial advice, and sponsor mentions.
Insights on Reebok's Rise and Business Wisdom with Joe Foster
E32 • Mar 7, 2025 • 17 minsAlka Sharma welcomes Joe Foster, cofounder of Reebok, to the podcast. They discuss the journey of starting over and the evolution of technology in business, highlighting its impact on industry dynamics. Joe shares valuable tips for business leaders on handling competition and outlines three key life lessons that contribute to developing a winning mindset. The conversation emphasizes the significance of finding opportunities and the crucial role of team collaboration in achieving success. Alka wraps up the episode with closing remarks and expresses gratitude to Joe for his insights and contributions.
Advances in Eye Care, Cornea Health, and Patient Experience with Dr. Heather Skeens
E31 • Mar 6, 2025 • 40 minsAlka Sharma welcomes Dr. Heather Skeens to discuss her journey into ophthalmology and her preference for outpatient surgery. Dr. Skeens shares insights into advanced cornea transplantation and cataract surgery innovations, and provides guidance on treating styes and when to consult a cornea specialist. The conversation explores the roles of optometrists and ophthalmologists, as well as strategies to prevent common causes of blindness and macular degeneration. Dr. Skeens emphasizes the impact of diabetes on eye health and shares memorable patient care experiences. The episode also covers challenges in eye surgery procedures and provides contact information for Dr. Skeens and ophthalmology resources, concluding with closing remarks on maintaining eye health.
Living Authentically, Overcoming Procrastination, and Building Fulfillment with Daniel Kobryner
E30 • Jan 30, 2025 • 58 minsJoin Alka Sharma and Daniel Kobryner as they explore the meaning of life and the power of helping others. Discover tools for a fulfilled life, from identifying core values to setting smart goals. They tackle overcoming procrastination, why people quit, and the value of support systems and gratitude. Daniel highlights spirituality, authenticity, and the law of reciprocity in life's journey. Learn about effective communication, managing ego, and assumptions in relationships. The episode wraps up with ways to connect with Daniel and access his resources on procrastination, plus closing remarks and viewer engagement.
Managing Burnout, Finding Balance, and Life Lessons with Neysha Arcelay
E29 • Jan 29, 2025 • 37 minsAlka Sharma welcomes Neysha Arcelay to discuss the impact of trauma, the pandemic, and root causes of burnout. They share strategies for managing overwhelm, setting goals, and aligning activities with passion while challenging limiting beliefs. The conversation explores balancing hustle culture with understanding extreme stress, emphasizing preventive health measures and work-life integration. They highlight recognizing signs of burnout and the importance of a support system, offering comprehensive tips for dealing with and preventing burnout. Neysha shares life lessons, and the episode concludes with closing remarks on health and success before signing off.
Managing Stress, Resilient Parenting, and Self-Compassion with Roxandra Nechita
E28 • Jan 28, 2025 • 57 minsAlka Sharma welcomes Roxandra Nechita, who shares her expertise in stress management. Roxandra delves into understanding stress, burnout, anxiety, and depression, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging stress and gaining clarity. She offers strategies and practical tips for managing stress and raising resilient children through her triple transformation approach. The discussion highlights self-love, self-compassion, and setting boundaries, along with parenting leadership and avoiding common mistakes. Roxandra advises on preventing rebellion, effective communication with children, and supporting overwhelmed mothers. The episode concludes with tools for enhancing parent-child rapport and ways to connect with Roxandra.
PR Agent Shares the Secrets to Growing Your Public and Business Profile
E27 • Jan 27, 2025 • 31 minsAlka Sharma welcomes Mark Stephen Pooler, who shares his career journey and the pivotal role of public relations for entrepreneurs and startups. Mark discusses his transition to the media industry and the creation of his own PR agency. The conversation covers the importance of budgeting and customizing PR services to fit client needs. They explore the concept of achieving omnipresence in entrepreneurship and offer key insights on effective PR and media strategies. Mark emphasizes the necessity of consistent PR efforts to maintain visibility and success.