Podcast 002: Abbas Rangwala on finding your Ikigai and preparing for your path

Abbas Rangwala delves into leadership lessons and how using the Japanese concept of Ikigai can improve your leadership style and team leadership. You'll also discover the importance of preparing your kids for the path versus preparing a path for them. This insightful conversation is a must-watch for anyone looking to strengthen their leadership abilities. Give it a watch, hit subscribe, and take a step towards becoming a more effective leader! ———————————————— Links from the podcast: - Toronto-based charity providing hot meals to the homeless population of Toronto and Hamilton: https://askfoundation.ca/ - Local food bank with a lot of volunteering and donating options: https://www.themississaugafoodbank.org/ - Meaningful volunteer work abroad: https://globeaware.org/ - Vipassana 10 day vow of silence and meditation course: https://www.dhamma.org/en/schedules/schtorana 🙏 If you love this show, please leave me a review. Go to RateThisPodcast.com/coachfulcoaching and follow the simple instructions. ⁠ Chapters 0:00 - Intro 3:08 - Knowing Hypnotism 13:30 - Growing up in Mumbai India 16:00 - Balancing community and individualism 20:00 - Values change over time and context 22:38 - Finding your Ikigai 25:45 - Finding your purpose 28:36 - Applying Ikigai to your family 32:07 - Demands of home and work 36:09 - Falling into leadership 42:00 - Set a goal 42:38 - Prepare the child for the path 46:30 - Memorable failures 49:00 - Zoom out when you fail 50:43 - Slow down to hire the right person 54:42 - Attitude eats aptitude for breakfast 55:35 - Mentors 1:00:50 - Advice to your 20 year old self 1:04:10 - Giving back to your community 1:08:45 - The world in 5 years and AI ethics 1:16:53 - Abbas' question to David 1:21:36 - Reach out to Abbas