The Michael Tabirade Podcast

Hey there, it's Michael Tabirade, your Leadership & Performance Coach. Ever wondered what it takes to be a great leader? Join me as I dive deep into my framework, and the essential traits that make a leader truly exceptional.

In this comprehensive guide, I'll share practical strategies and actionable insights to help you unlock your leadership potential. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting out, these insights will empower you to elevate your leadership skills and drive real results for yourself and your team.

Don't miss out on the bonus tip at the end, which could revolutionise your approach to leadership. Join me on this journey to becoming the leader you've always aspired to be. Listen now and embark on your path to leadership greatness!

Welcome back to The Michael Tabirade Podcast! After a brief hiatus, I’m thrilled to return and dive deep into the essentials of impactful leadership. In this relaunch episode, I reintroduce myself—Michael Tabirade, your guide to mastering leadership and performance. Whether you're a long-time listener or new to the podcast, this episode sets the stage for what you can expect: practical insights, personal reflections, and powerful strategies to enhance your leadership abilities.

Today, I’ll share the journey that led to my podcast hiatus, the lessons learned along the way, and how these experiences have reshaped my approach to this podcast.

We'll explore the core themes of upcoming episodes, including innovative leadership techniques, engaging stakeholder communication, and the secrets to maintaining motivation and momentum in your professional life.

Join me as we kick off a new chapter filled with enlightening discussions designed to equip you with the knowledge to lead with confidence and authenticity.

Perfect for aspiring leaders and seasoned executives alike, this episode promises to provide valuable perspectives on navigating the complexities of modern leadership.

Don’t forget to subscribe for weekly episodes that promise to challenge, inspire, and transform your approach to leadership. Understand, reach, and expand. Peace.

Many of us want to do more and be more, however every time we get motivated, distractions slap us in the face. In this session I explore the power of Willpower but the flaws it also has too. I know this will be a valuable episode so feel free to share it with friends and family.

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2020 has been a disaster globally, and sometimes it is difficult to remind ourselves of how to stay on track with our goals. In this episode I talk about 7 Key habits to adopt in order to make sure we do not lose our heads and that we can sustain high performance.

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This is a power session where I talk to the Sudanese Diaspora Network, incepted in December 2018, inspired by the revolution happening in Sudan at the time. During the time of Ramadan, I was asked to inspire and practically guide their network on how they can live a more enriched and intentional life that helps them achieve more out of life. 

I hope you enjoy this episode!

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Almost on a daily basis, there are some people who check other profiles just to snoop of them, based on some insecurity and beliefs about their level of success. Yet they may not even like or comment on their profiles...! What is this all about?

Find out more in this episode and how you can change your perspective.

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How are you prepared for what may happen with the economy? Do you think the government's cash injections will save you, or do you believe it is delaying the inevitable? Interview Fola, of Sterlings Financial Solutions and talk about what this all could mean.

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This interview is not COVID-19 related but rather focused on how individuals can understand the science of motivation, and overcome the barriers that are holding them back.

This lockdown has played with a lot of people's minds, and so during these times encouraging and practical words are required. In this episode, I talk to Prince, aka @mr3yourmind a motivational speaker, mentor and role model for those who want to better their life. He speaks from the heart and aims to encourage people to do more by "freeing their mind" and being true to themself.

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In today's episode, I have the privilege of interviewing a man who helps you "Be good with money." We sit down and discuss how COVID-19 is affecting us, and how we can better deal with the situation by controlling what we can financially and mindset wise.

Get some popcorn, sit down, relax, and tune into this insightful yet informal conversation between two millennials.

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COVID is making people go mad! But are there benefits to being in isolation? In this episode, I explore what isolation can do for your mind, your state and your goals. Remember people, stay strong, you are more than your situation!

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I'm sure you've heard this before... "There's so much opportunity!" but what's the opportunity? In this episode, I talk about what businesses or aspiring entrepreneurs can do in order to create value for a community, and get value themselves.

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In this episode, I interview wealth manager Michael Donkor, who has spent 10 years in investment & asset management, and 2 years as a financial advisor. We sit down (virtually) and discuss COVID life, how we are coping, and ways we plan to move forward in the future.

Enjoy the episode!

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Can you imagine life after coronavirus? Whether you can imagine it or not there is definitely life after this pandemic. In this episode, I get you to explore what life looks like after coronavirus by answering some simple questions. There are inevitably some lessons learned from this whole global experience.

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Staying locked up at home can sometimes make you feel very unmotivated. The Royal College of Psychiatry advises that some are likely to feel anxious about the whole situation, but there are many things you can do to manage your levels of anxiety and lack of motivation.

In this episode, I focused on the small and simple things you can do, which can help you make a real difference to your mood, and create a routine for each day.

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Every relationship is based on some key elements. When diving deep into these elements, you can start to see whether these elements are dominant in your relationships or not. 

In this episode, I discuss the foundation of all relationships using a psychological model in coaching, and how you can identify whether your relationships are serving you or not.

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Everyone is talking about Corona, but at times it's hard not too. It's in our faces, and so why no face it head-on?  In this episode, I explore 11 things that Corona has taught me over the weeks. Hopefully, you enjoy this episode!

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The new Coronavirus, COVID-19 is causing the world to stop. But amidst all this uncertainty lies and opportunity to pause, reflect and build your strength. In this episode, I lay down some of the facts and create context behind why you need to develop resilience and strength to get through this.

This may not resonate with everyone, for those who it does, listen up!

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We are living in some very uncertain times, where an unknown virus is controlling the lives of billions of people globally. In this episode, I take time to discuss this with a good friend of mine, Mary Godwin, a business consultant and Author, focusing on the mindset and business perspective of this all.

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I'm sure many of you have heard of Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, something I would argue is extremely important to assess during these times of COVID-19. 

In 1943 Abraham Maslow published the "The Theory of Motivation"  aimed to allow the world to understand what motivates us, and how we can develop some sense of focus and meaning in our lives. 

In this episode, I go deep into how this model can help live a better and much more fulfilled life.

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Burnout is a real thing, and many people have experienced it. But why does this happen? What moves us to get to a state where our body is completed depleted, and to a degree non-responsive to certain things?

In this episode, I focus on what is required to monitor if you are approaching burnout, and what you can do to better manage your activities.

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We have all faced situations that are super tough, and sometimes we cannot see the end of the tunnel. However, there are few qualities that you could uphold, that enable you to be resilient and better prepared for these periods mentally and emotionally.

In this episode, I give thoughts on how you can be more resilient and what psychology highlights in terms of being this way.

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Money does not make the world go round gravity does... However, money is a topic on the tip of everyone's tongue. My question to you in this episode is, how important is money to you? Many people complain of having money issues, but really they have a goal and discipline issue. In this episode, I break down my perspective on money and it's importance in general.

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There are a few things done well that can really make you stand out as a successful human being, and that is consistency! However consistency doesn't mean good results, it just means a result. The intelligence behind your consistent approach will determine the quality of your results. In this episode, I dive deep into what consistency is and what you need to do to develop it.

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This episode is a dedicated episode, thanking those who had offered their help, time and real support towards making my book launch event a success. What made it a success was the fact that people engaged positively, gave back positive feedback and people discovered a real vibe of authenticity. If you helped, supported or attended this event, I would like to sincerely extend my thanks to you!

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EQ or emotional intelligence is a buzz word or phrase popularized by Daniel Goleman and his book, "Emotional Intelligence." Although we can argue that emotional intelligence is important, do we know what it is, and how we can improve it? In this episode, I attempt to explain to you the dimensions of emotional intelligence, and how you can improve it by focusing on working on these four dimensions.

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Communication is the exchange of information from more than one source point. The quality of how you receive, perceive and give information, will determine the quality of your decision making and outcomes. Therefore, it pays to improve the quality of your communication. In this episode, I highlight some key points required to help you become a well-rounded communicator. Be patient with this episode, the start and end all links in well!

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Whether you hate them or love them, your friends determine your mood. They also have the ability to determine your success. Aristotle defines the perfect friendship as one of virtue and good, in which friends love each other for their own sake, and wish good things for each other.

In this bigger than usual episode, I give you a break down for my criteria for what defines a good friend, or in other words how they (or you can be better). This is also very useful for those in romantic relationships as the criterion still applies.

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Have you ever answered the question: "Why are you here?" Apart from obvious biological interactions, is there another reason why you may be here? Do you believe you are here for a reason or are you more nihilistic in nature?

This episode, dives into the ultimate question "Why are you here?" and breaks down possible ways in which in can answer that question as confidently as you can for you.

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Do you know what gets you motivated? Do you know what allows you to do something for long periods of time, without necessarily getting tired? There have been some smart people who have broken this down into 3-4 main components.

In this episode, I talk about the 4 components that can help you stay motivated for long periods of time. Identifying this component for you may make a lot of sense for you, helping you be more intentional with your efforts.

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When something means something to you, you are more likely going to draw yourself closer to it. It creates an emotional and maybe even spiritual connection, therefore your drive is more efficient in nature. Ask yourself, what gives you a sense of meaning in life?

In this episode, I dive deep into why meaning is important to us and how you can employ some simple exercise to cultivate this experience for you.

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What's your purpose? What if I said, "What's the big goal you want to achieve in life?" Whether that feels a little bit easier to answer or not is very telling, and says something about what the word "Purpose" does to us.

In this episode, I explore purpose, what it means, and how you can cultivate a "sense of purpose" for yourself.

The moment I realised my values, it the moment I started to live more freely and authentically. Quite simply your values are what you as important to you, defined by your experiences. It is a big shift in terms of how you move forward with your life.

In this episode, I talk more about how you can discover your values and use them to help you make decisions that will generate more frequent happier moments in your life.

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Today is the start of my new year, and in this episode, I want to talk about 8 things that I have learned that given me a positive and progressive perspective in life. I believe that these 8 things will also be useful to you also.

Thank you for all the support and kind messages I have received. I am truly grateful.

Make sure to subscribe and share this with anyone who you think needs it.

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Happy Valentine's day! In this episode, I conclude this special series by talking about the 5 Love languages, discussed in detail within Dr Gary Lantham's book. I start by giving a definition of love, and transition into the love languages and how you can adopt them in your life.

This is the last part of the 'Valentine's day series', and we are focusing on improving your healthy lifestyle. This is 3 out of 3, and this section is known as [PHYSIQUE]. If you have a healthy mind and body, you're more likely going to attract more opportunities in your life. You are not only healthier, but you also adopt the right sort of habits and level of determination.

These are all things a woman would appreciate in a man. You don't have to be overly muscular, as a lot of women do not find that attractive, however, a healthy lifestyle is a turn-on and may show signals of someone with purpose.

In the last episode, I spoke about some key elements to set you the right foundations for attracting the right woman. In this episode, we continue this for our Valentine's theme focusing on Part 2 of 3, PERSONALITY. This is the heart to all attraction and if you have difficulty in mastering these aspects, then focus on personal development and improving your soft skills. I would go back to the previous episode to give you some perspective on this.

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This episode focuses on things that men need to adopt, in order to attract the right sort of woman. If you're looking to settle down and find the right sort of partner, there are certain qualities you'll need to develop and focus on. This is 1 out of 3 parts that aim to make you an attractive male. This part is known as PROFIT.

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It's valentine's week and this is 4 part series aimed to help you attract the right person or improve things in your relationship. Sorry ladies, this information is directly specific to men, however, I think it would be great for you also to listen in an give a perspective!

This episode focuses on 10 things to help a man improve his relationship, or at least be conscious of in order to deepen the love with their partner.

Hope you enjoy it!

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Talk is cheap, anyone can say they are going to do something and make it look like they have. However, not many actually take action on their goals. Part of this reason is that you need to discipline your lifestyle towards a cause. 

In this episode, I talk about the concept of "committing to a cause" and how you can implement this practice into your life.

It may seem like a weird question to ask, but, do you know what your body is saying given specific circumstances? For example, when you get a headache, you may feel frustrated, tired or angry. But have you ever noticed when that happens and why that happens?

In this episode I explore how we can tune into our bodies communication signals, in order to better manage our mind, emotions and actions. This is all in aid of helping you be at peak performance for pursuing your purpose and passions in life.

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I'm not a gym expert, but I do believe that attending the gym with purpose is one of the best personal development tools out there. It can help with an array of things like confidence, self-image and a plethora of mental and physical health benefits. 

In this episode, I talk about how you can strategically position yourself to attend your local gym with a purpose. It's not easy (I would know!) but it is possible.

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As far as we know it, we don't get our time back. I would question whether we had it in the first place! But what we do know is that our day is filled up with activities. Some of these activities satisfy social goals, and others more ambition and purpose-driven goals. To make sure you run the day and the day doesn't run you, you need to listen to how you can manage this effectively...

If you thought planning your week was important how about your whole year! We often wonder why people are off to a flying start but it is usually because they have a solid plan in terms of their next steps. Intention creates results, and results help you navigate how you need to move forward in life.

This gives details in terms of how you can practically plan your year with enough wriggle room to change things up!

Do you feel like sometimes you don't know what you are doing? Ever feel like things are just up in the air? Well, it may be that you just haven't planned your week effectively...

In this session, we are going to be talking about some practical tips on how to plan your week and live a life with intention. Enjoy this episode!

I'm launching a brand new podcast where I release motivational practical content on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. A small few may have known me for launching the masterclass podcast, and co-hosting the Good Jollof podcast, but now my energy is going on the "Mindset Masteri" podcast. This will include topics focused on:

• Purpose & Meaning
• Confidence & Esteem
• Motivation & Resilience
• Productivity & Goal setting

I'll be using a combination of theories, models, and observations tailored towards everyday situations, to help you get the pick me up you need for the day. Sessions will be anywhere between 5-20 mins long, and occasionally I will invite guests on the show!

Let's get started!