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It starts with Action

by Presence

Everything starts with a thought; a "dream "; a "vision ". But if there's no action, the dream remains to be just a dream. Taking action towards your goal is straightforward but consistent action is another game on its own. What makes people successful? How did these people get themselves to take inspired action? What's their secret? This is what the podcast will be about. I want you to leave each episode feeling motivated and empowered to take action towards your dream. To not be afraid to dream big and shift your mindset from self-doubt to unshakeable self-belief.

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Episodes

  1. Accessing flow states and healing depression with Alex Wisch

    It starts with Action is all about discussing topics that help us achieve our potential Give a follow and never miss another episode! Feel free to reach out to Presence if you have suggestions or ideas Alex Wisch is a leading Peak Human Performance and Executive "Flow" Coach. He has worked with…

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  2. Happy New year - The podcast is back - - updates / 2022 lessons and the future of the It starts with Action

    After a really long break in navigating my career as a 20 something year old. 2022 taught me many lessons and one being how important the it starts with action philosophy is to me. As a career focused individual, 2022 helped me realise the importance of personal life in business. Without bringing...

  3. EP. 74 Improve your gut health with Ben Smith

    Ben Smith is the founder of Live. and Vagusnutrition In this episode, we discuss how we can improve our gut health and kick start 2022. January is usually the time everyone realizes they want to set better habits and improve their health and productivity. Well, good news! In this episode, Ben...

  4. Happy new year! Podcast / life update

    Hello amazing people! Just wanted to update you on everything life and podcast , excited to be back!

  5. Episode 73 : The future of FinTech with David M. Brear

    In this episode we are joined by David to discuss his journey of starting 11 :FS, how to start a startup and the future on FinTech, how to spot opportunities and more. Key takeaways: ➢ If you do not hire, fire, train and reward on things that matter to you then your culture becomes more or less...

  6. Episode 71 : Documenting the journey - Reflecting on my first year of university

    It's the summertime already and the first year of university went by so quickly! A quick solo episode about life and my personal development and career journey. If you want to reach out to me and share how you found the episode - send me a message!

  7. Episode 70 : How to shift into becoming better version of yourself with Anthony Trucks

    Anthony Trucks is a former NFL Athlete, American Ninja Warrior on NBC, international speaker, host of the Aww Shift podcast, and the founder of Identity Shift coaching. He uses cutting edge science and psychology to upgrade how you operate so you can elevate your life and business to reach your...

  8. Episode 69 - Documenting the journey : How to identify stories holding you back and change them

    As Gary Vee suggests: document the journey. I'm Presence, a 20 year old student and host of the podcast, over the years I've changed a lot and since starting the podcast, I've learnt so much more about myself- more importantly, the blocks holding me back. I wanted to document the journey of life…

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  9. Episode 68 - It starts with Action : How to set a powerful morning routine with Matt Gagnon

    Matt Gagnon is a professional Co-Active coach certified by the Coaches Training Institute, credentialed by the International Coach Federation, a member of the Forbes Coaches Council, keynote speaker, best selling author, and brings 15 years of corporate sales and leadership experience Key...

  10. Episode 67 - It starts with Action : Design your life with Dr. Alexander Heyne

    Key takeaways : - Design your life: write out exactly how it looks like and what YOU want - Follow your gut for 100 days - Anxiety and Depression comes from the body - get outside and move - build confidence and self esteem with stretch goals

  11. Episode 66 - It starts with Action : How to face uncertainity and develop courage with John Stapleton

    John has created and grown a few successful consumer-led businesses over the last 35 years, both in the UK and the USA. He has learned hugely from both successes and failures and talks passionately and honestly about both. Having exited his third business, John now actively manages an...

  12. Episode 65 - It starts with Action : Building a $500M Empire using intuition with Suzy Batiz

    About Suzy Batiz Transformation is the common thread that runs throughout founder and creator Suzy Batiz’s life and her companies. Whether transforming the bathroom into a pleasant-smelling experience with Poo~Pourri, the household cleaning industry from toxicity to aromatherapeutic magic with...

  13. Episode 64 - It starts with Action : Build momentum with Dylan Gambardella

    Dylan Gambardella is a Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and startup investor. Dylan is the Co-founder and Co-CEO of Next Gen HQ, a hub empowering entrepreneurs with the tools and resources to win at business and life. He works with leading brands including AMEX, Target, and Capital...

  14. Episode 63 - It starts with Action : What does it take to win? How to achieve your ambitious goals

    With 23 years of experience in the Fortune 500 and entrepreneurial space, Jeff has the real-world experience to help growing companies develop leaders to their fullest potential. In this episode Jeff talks about his journey from poverty to being a top leadership coach and tells you exactly how…

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  15. Episode 62 - It starts with Action : How to enjoy the process and be happy during hard times

    From time to time I like to share my thoughts and experience to listeners. Having heard from a few friends who haven't been so happy I thought why not do a quick episode on the topic. Happiness is a choice and we can all choose to be happy and generate it from within. The journey to getting to...

  16. Episode 61 - It starts with Action : Master the art of networking with Christopher McDonald

    With almost two decades of experience, Christopher brings to the table an extensive network of connections and opportunities. It’s not just his network, but the actual relationships he builds. Going beyond merely booking talent, Chris has worked with everyone from high profile billionaires to...

  17. Episode 60 - It starts with Action : Imposter syndrome and getting work done

    Life is about experimenting and making an impact even when you don't feel ready. I love interviewing guests and it's great to share their stories and learn from their experience but I still feel like I want to use the podcast to make a bigger difference. I like following people's journey and see...

  18. Episode 59 - It starts with Action : Lead with questions with Billy Samoa Saleebey

    Billy is the Co-Founder & CEO at Podify , Creator and Host of For the Love of Podcast and Insight Out ,Filmmaker ,Speaker and Coach _______ leads to action Want to know what it is? You'll have to check out the recent episode where I got to interview Billy Samoa Saleebey. I'm very grateful to have...

  19. It starts with action podcast trailer

    Let me ask you a Q, Are you taking action towards being the person you want to be and achieving the life you want to live, or do you find yourself delaying the action because of fear, lack of self-belief, discipline? My name is Presence and I'm really curious about the topic of ACTION. For...

  20. Episode 58 - It starts with Action : Mission behind It Starts With Action / lessons learnt in 2020

    - feel free to skip to @26 mins if you want to skip my story. Thank you, everyone, for the amazing year, this episode is about the lessons Presence, the host of the podcast learned in 2020, her story and her WHY for the podcast.

  21. Episode 57 - It starts with Action : Understand money with money coach Neil Doig

    Neil is a Money coach, finance speaker, and author of the Book Millennial Money Mindset, Founder of Money Tipps, Creator of Football Formation Asset Allocation card game. About Money Tipps : We educate, inspire, and coach better investing. Money Tipps empower you to make better decisions with…

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  22. Episode 56 : How to work and network more effectively with Oliver Rutherford

    Oliver studied 6 subjects at university and made the Dean’s List for academic performance, before securing offers from several top management consultancies. He turned these offers down to become a teacher at a challenging inner-city London school, where he began his career helping students get…

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  23. Episode 55 : It starts with Action - Action comes from staying Inquisitive

    Susan has over 35 years in banking and financial services, especially as a Bank Executive. She has extensive experience in the financial sector, specifically with all facets of the credit card business; leading a $100B online deposit business, including P&L management, operations, customer...

  24. Episode 54 : It starts with Action - Rich Cardona : Lessons from the Marine Corps and entreprenuership

    Rich is a LinkedIn Video Strategist for Executives / Media Company Owner / Podcast Host / Youtuber, he is the founder of Rich Cardona Media and an Ex-Marine Corps Group Level Legal Advisor. In this episode, we talk about his journey, the key lessons he learned, and advice for early entrepreneurs.

  25. Episode 53 : It starts with Action - Jay Menez : The 8 Mental Habits of Highly Successful People

    Connect with Jay: Hollywood Real | http://hollywoodreal.com Instagram | http://instagram.com/jaymeneztv LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymenez Website | https://jaymenez.com Spark on Amazon | https://amzn.to/3g03BtQ

  26. Episode 52 : It starts with Action - Arnone Barnes What it really takes to be successful

    Arnone Barnes started his first business at age 11 and built and sold his first multi-million euro company by the age of 28! He is an explosive international speaker, author, investor and one of Europe’s leading and most exciting business mentors. Over the past 7 years, Arnon has personally…

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  27. Episode 51 : It starts with Action - Age is only an Int with Michael Matias

    The worst thing that would happen is you learn something new along the way - Michael Matias Absolutely love that phrase. Very grateful to have gotten to speak to Micheal on the podcast, it was great to learn about his journey and his book: Age is only an int – book, Matias encourages readers to...

  28. Episode 49 : It starts with Action - Ignite your inner tenacity with Adam Posner

    Bacon Egg and Cheese Sandwich If you want to know what I'm talking about then you have to give Ep. 49 of the It starts with Action podcast a listen. Super grateful to get to learn from Adam, we talked about his journey from working for Gary Vee at VaynerMedia to being the founder of NHP Talent...

  29. Episode 48 : It starts with Action -THE ZERO IN FORMULA : Building a Disruptive and Sustainable Business through Customer-Centric Innovation withDennis Geelen

    Dennis Geelen, is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Zero In. He has spent the past 20 plus years helping several companies in various industries change, grow, and prosper. Dennis brings a strong background in strategic planning, innovation, and customer experience, combined with his passion...

  30. Episode 47 : It starts with Action - Approaching leadership as an Artist with Zulum Elumogo

    Zulum is the former General Secretary (President) and Chairman of the London School of Economics Students’ Union (2018-2020), making him the first black man to hold the position in the LSE’s 125-year history. He is currently a board member of the Fair Education Alliance, a coalition of educators,...

  31. Episode 46 : It starts with Action - Starting school after COVID with Vidisha

    A conversation between a year 12 and year 13 ~~ Time for a new chapter !

  32. Episode 45 : It starts with Action - Stuttering : passing through the vocal barrier with James Sweeney

    Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be someone who stutters? Everyone goes through different challenges and I'm always inspired after listening to someone's story about the challenge they faced or are facing yet choose to use it to empower them to move forwards. So when people choose to...

  33. Episode 44 : It starts with Action - How to talk about yourself and money / starting a business with Jordan Harry

    You need to find a why that's big enough so the how becomes small - Jordan Harry Another great episode on the It Starts with Action podcast. Very insightful and we talked about many topics from starting a business to seeking support and money mindset. When you start a business you may often call...

  34. Episode 43 : It starts with Action - Fear is an illusion with Imisi Adefala

    You fear heights but want to travel. It's likely you'll still get on that plane and get through the journey because you know the destination and travel experience would be worth it. Grateful to have met Imisi who was my buddy on the Aleto Foundation leadership program, his entrepreneurship…

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  35. Episode 42 : It starts with Action - Learn to be still with Lindsay Lapaquette

    Suck it up buttercup - a phrase Lindsay Lapaquette would hear regularly and is what I'm guilty of doing most times. It was great to talk to Lindsay about this topic. We bottle things up and we try to keep ourselves busy 24/7. Is it just me or wouldn't you agree this is a recipe for disaster?...

  36. Episode 41 : It starts with Action - Action starts from believing with Tesse Akpeki , founder of the Wellbeing and Resilience Leadership Initiative

    How do you shift from saying you believe in yourself to actually believing in yourself? Have you ever felt like you say you believe in something and you really wish you did believe it but at the same time in your heart you don't 100% believe in it? And other times when you 100% believe in…

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  37. Episode 40 : It starts with Action - Never stop learning with Sam Lister

    Fear drives action and action leads to direction and focus so fear can actually help us focus. It was great to hear Sam's story of how he started his entrepreneurship journey, from cutting grass when he was 14 to now having a thriving business at 20. We also talked about how entrepreneurship is a...

  38. Episode 39 : It starts with Action - it's never too late to take action with Kam Taj / Founder of Exam Success Academy

    This podcast episode is one I believe all year 12s should check out ( and year 13s and university students and everyone XD because why not ) I met Kam Taj last year where he shared his story and tips when applying to Oxbridge. I really admired his genuine passion for helping students succeed and...

  39. Episode 38 : It starts with Action - Accept the imposter syndrome and take action anyway

    Make friends with the imposter. Imposter syndrome. It's real and many highly established entrepreneurs still deal with it. It was great to talk to Caleb Dykema about this topic, we both have the same goal of helping people turn ideas into reality through taking action and we are both experiencing...

  40. Episode 37 : It starts with Action - Direction leads to Action, find your purpose with Ola Sanni

    Everyone has a gift and a tremendous amount of potential, those who think they don't just lack direction. Once they find it then they'll soar! Ola Sanni talked about how he found his direction and once he did he was able to focus and work hard towards achieving it. Ola also co-founded The…

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  41. Episode 36 : It starts with Action - Linkedin strategies and accountability with Joe Gannon

    Joe Gannon dropped 2 very creative tips about how to use Linkedin which you'll have to listen to the podcast to find out ;) we also talked a lot about 🌟accountability and how to use it to help take consistent action. One simple example is just setting the scene before doing anything. I know when…

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  42. Episode 35 : It starts with Action - Vision boards and apprenticeships with Shola West

    Real story - At the beginning of 2020 I put a treadmill on my vision board. Why? Because it's something I wish I had at home but also I knew there was a 0% chance because I didn't really need it and I only buy things that are absolutely necessary. COVID came. Wasn't allowed out for months and…

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  43. Episode 34 : It starts with Action - Building a personal brand with Ash Borland

    The biggest question that always bothered me when I was 15 was why a white T-shirt with a logo costed 10 times more than one without; how did a workout video with no music and filmed with a phone get 7 million views while another with great lighting and music do worse. It was only this year that…

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  44. Episode 33 : It starts with Action - Being vulnerable is a sign of strength not weakness with Sorochi

    Vulnerability the key to courage. I used to be ridiculously scared about showing my vulnerabilities, I would never tell people about what was going on in my life and just bottled everything up to the point I broke. This was one of the topics Sorochi Eze-Uzomaka and I talked about in the latest...

  45. Episode 32 : It starts with Action - Design a life with Jordan Paris / host of Growth Mindset University Podcast

    Set principles for yourself Jordan Paris and David Meltzer both set criteria to help them design a life: Make a lot of money💰; help a lot of people🌟, and have a lot of fun🏄🏼‍♂️ As an overthinker (overcoming it), I think this is a genius idea. To set yourself a few key criteria to help you...

  46. Episode 31 : It starts with Action - Work Lessons 101 / What they Don't Teach You in School with Sabrina Woodworth

    Sabrina Woodworth, P.Eng, has worked in the corporate environment for over 14 years. She started her career as an entry-level process engineer in training and quickly rose to prominent leadership roles. Her career has included multiple industries and business groups, comprised of numerous…

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  47. Episode 30 : It starts with Action - Unleash your leadership potential with Erico Biscaro

    I never thought I had any potential to be a " leader " ... but I really like the idea of coaching and being a coach... and from my training, I realized coaching is the same as being a leader. I love asking questions and learning what makes good questions so when Enrico Biscaro, MBA mentioned…

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  48. Episode 29 : It starts with Action - Action over perfection with Ryan and Josh - hosts of The 2% podcast

    Action over perfection 🌟 As I learn to become more self-aware, I find one of the biggest reasons for my procrastination is wanting to do tasks to the point of perfection. I would think of a task and expect that it will be " perfect", feel overwhelmed and end up not starting at all. As I've…

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  49. Episode 28 : It starts with Action - Go for what you want with Neha Bogati

    Reach out to Neha : https://www.linkedin.com/in/neha-bogati/ https://niinii20.wixsite.com/dbns/blog

  50. Episode 27 : It starts with Action - When the host becomes the guest ( Chat & the story of my life ) with Ejaz Uddin

    I was worried about missing my grades ... hopped on LSE's Q&A call... made a comment in the chatbox, Ejaz saw it, he could relate, found me on LinkedIn and our friendship began! The intention was to have him as a guest on the podcast but it seemed like he ended up as the host for this one. we…

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Everything starts with a thought; a "dream "; a "vision ". But if there's no action, the dream remains to be just a dream. Taking action towards your goal is straightforward but consistent action is another game on its own. What makes people successful? How did these people get themselves to take inspired action? What's their secret? This is what the podcast will be about. I want you to leave each episode feeling motivated and empowered to take action towards your dream. To not be afraid to dream big and shift your mindset from self-doubt to unshakeable self-belief.

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