Life & Leadership Connected Podcast

Life & Leadership Connected Podcast

This is a podcast about Life, Leadership and finding the Balance between these two, and finding and staying with your Purpose in your life. Each time, a leader - new or more experienced - is interviewed, for us listeners to learn from and grow from. The host of this podcast is life coach David Dahlén D’Cruz. For more information go to https://lifeleadershipconnected.com/ Do you want to be a guest on the podcast? Visit https://podmatch.com/

Episodes

June 30, 2025 36 mins

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What if the success you’re chasing is actually draining you?
In this powerful conversation, Destiny Activator and Life Mastery Coach Donna Tashjian joins David Dahlén D'Cruz to explore how leaders can stop performing, start aligning, and finally experience clarity, peace, and purpose from within.

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In this powerful sneak peek from the upcoming episode of Life and Leadership Connected, Destiny Activator and Spiritual Intelligence Coach Donna Tashjian shares how leaders can shed false identities, avoid burnout, and step into the purpose they were uniquely created for.

Drawing from her personal story of pain and tr...

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What does real success look like in a world full of noise, pressure, and performance-driven expectations?

In this episode, I sit down with Faris Aranki, founder of Shiageto Consulting and creator of the success equation:

Success = IQ × EQ × FQ. Drawing from his journey from classroom teacher to global strategy consultant, Faris...

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What if success wasn’t just about being smart — but about what you focus on and how well you connect with others?

This short audiogram preview features highlights from my full conversation with Faris Aranki, founder of Shiageto Consulting and the mind behind the formula: 

Success = IQ × EQ × FQ.

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Are you in a life shift you can’t fully explain yet?

In this first-ever solo episode of the Life & Leadership Connected Podcast, I’m sharing from the heart — about those moments when something stirs deep inside, when the “old” doesn’t quite fit anymore, and you sense a transition coming... even if it’s still uncle...

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In this episode of Life & Leadership Connected, host David Dahlén D’Cruz sits down with John Knowlton—a bi-vocational entrepreneur, minister, and soon-to-be author of Thinking for Success. Together, they explore what it really takes to move from comfort zone to calling in both life and leadership.

John shares his deeply per...

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What does it really take to step out of your comfort zone and step into your calling?
In this short preview of my upcoming episode with John Knowlton, you’ll hear powerful insights on how thinking differently—and leading with faith—can transform your life, your leadership, and your purpose.

This is just a glimpse ...

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Part 1: From Self-Doubt to Confident Leadership – with Ana Larrea-Albert

In this special two-part episode, I sit down with Ana Larrea-Albert—leadership expert, professor, and author of The Confident Leader—to explore what it truly means to lead with clarity, authenticity, and confidence.

👉 Part 1 takes us th...

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Part 2: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything – with Ana Larrea-Albert

In this special two-part episode, I sit down with Ana Larrea-Albert—leadership expert, professor, and author of The Confident Leader—to explore what it truly means to lead with clarity, authenticity, and confidence.

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🎙 COMING SOON – New Podcast Episode Preview

What does it really take to grow from self-doubt to confident leadership?

In this upcoming episode of Life & Leadership Connected, I sit down with Ana Larrea-Albert—leadership expert, professor, and author of The Confident Leader—to talk about the mindset shift...

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Welcome to Life & Leadership Connected—a podcast about living and leading with purpose, clarity, and impact.
Today’s episode is one I truly enjoyed recording. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Danny Brassell, an internationally recognized speaker, author, trainer, and storytelling expert.
Danny has spent ...

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What happens when you combine humor, heart, and decades of wisdom from the classroom and the stage?
In this episode of Life & Leadership Connected, I sit down with Dr. Danny Brassell, speaker, author, and storytelling expert, who believes that facts tell—but stories sell.
We talk about the power of reading, the imp...

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In this episode of the Life Leadership Connected podcast, host David Dahlen D’Cruz interviews Alan Lazaros, a business coach and founder of Next Level University. They discuss the intersection of life and leadership, exploring themes of personal growth, trauma, purpose, and the importance of physical and mental health. Alan sh...

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In this episode of Life & Leadership Connected Podcast, I am thrilled to have Mark Collins as a guest. He is a Business and Life Coach, Pastor, Author, and Speaker with a passion for helping people break through fear, self-doubt, and uncertainty to live the life they were created for.

Unlocking Unstoppable Confidence Mark s...

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In this episode of the Life & Leadership Connected Podcast, we are excited to welcome Ken Attard, the dynamic founder of Mindset Malta and a highly sought-after Mindset Consultant who specializes in empowering frustrated entrepreneurs to achieve the results they desire. A Proven Expert in Mindset Transformation. With over ...

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In the upcoming episode of Life & Leadership Connected Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Laura Berman Fortgang, a trailblazer in career and business coaching with over 25 years of experience and tens of thousands of coaching hours under her belt. Asa renowned Coach and Influencer Laura has worked with some of the world’s...

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In Episode 15 of my podcast Life & Leadership Connected Podcast, I interview Nicole Bradford. She is an Education Expert, with 25 years of experience in the field of education; (She has worked as a Professor, President of Student services, Teacher, and To learn more about Nicole, go to www.maintaintheflame.net OR on Facebo...

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In Episode 14 of my podcast Life & Leadership Connected Podcast, I interview Luissa Kiprono. She is a World Gateway Perinatal Consultant, a women's physician with the specialty TeleMed, Maternal & Fetal Medicine. Her various degrees are MBS, MBA, DO, and FACOG. Within the same profession, she is also a healer of s...

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In Episode 13 of my podcast Life & Leadership Connected Podcast, I interview Evan Tzivanaki. He is an Award Winning Accredited Executive Coach. He is a Dedicated Corporate Trainer, Learning Development Manager, and Management Consultant.He is the author of the Thought-Provoking book "Leading in VUCA Times".He spe...

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In Episode 12 of my podcast Life & Leadership Connected Podcast, I interview Ruth Easterling.  She is an Executive Director of the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!She is a powerful motivational speaker, a leadership trainer, and coach & she is certified to facilitate, speak, train, and coach individuals and groups in...

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