18: Lead with Heart and Still Win l ft Stephen Ong, EVP and CAO of Insular Life

Send us a message :) Lead with Heart and Still Win l ft Stephen Ong, EVP and CAO of Insular Life In this episode of the Fearless Possibilities Podcast with Sha Nacino, we sit down with Stephen Ong, Chief Agency Officer (CAO) of Insular Life, as he shares his  leadership journey from basketball coach and teacher to C-suite executive.Stephen opens up about leading with heart (“leadership with puso”), why integrity matters, lessons in motivating teams, and how to care for your people. Whether you’re an aspiring leader or an experienced executive, this episode is for you.Timestamps:00:00:00 – Leading from the Heart:00:02:20 – From Court to Corporate:00:04:40 – Doing the Right Things vs. Doing Things Right:00:05:42 – Facing New Challenges:00:07:58 – The Power of Unconventional Leadership:00:10:38 – Risks, Status Quo, and Future-Proofing:00:11:45 – Coaching and Leadership Parallels:00:13:35 – Contagious Energy & Authentic Passion:00:17:08 – Proudest Achievements:00:18:39 – Leadership Lessons:00:19:48 – Brand of Leadership:00:20:53 – Debunking ‘Softie’ Leadership:00:22:08 – Connecting Beyond Work:00:25:06 – Leading from the Front Lines:.00:26:58 – Advice to New Leaders:00:28:23 – Top 5 Qualities of a Great Leader:00:29:49 – If You Had a Billboard…:00:30:13 – What’s Next for C-Suite Leaders?:00:31:10 – The Question Never Asked:00:32:58 – Why Say Yes to This Podcast?:00:33:56 – Reversing the Interview:.00:36:32 – Gratitude and Parting Words:Enjoy the episode, and if it resonates, don’t forget to leave a 5-star review!Sha Nacino is a keynote speaker on human connection and compassionate leadership, TEDx speaker, and author of 15 books. She was named one of the Top 30 motivational speakers in the world by Global Gurus alongside Tony Robbins and Simon Sinek.To invite Sha to speak at your company of event, visit https://www.shanacino.com/ Support the show