Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us in this episode as we delve into these pivotal questions with our esteemed guest, Dan Ram.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan discusses the power of immersing yourself within the uncertain from time to time, why curiosity is the key to unlocking potential, and how to reframe setbacks as lessons so as to unlock learning potential at all times.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• We all need to step outside of our comfort zones and enter uncertainty in order to push ourselves to see what's possible. You can't embrace opportunity if you wait for it to come to you.
• It's useful to adopt the mindset of a child from time to time, in that we need to embrace the power of exploration, and say yes to things that might lead us in new directions. Be curious!
• Failure is never the end of any endeavour. It merely teaches us about the right way to succeed at something. Reframe failure as a lesson, and your success rate with increase exponentially.
• Everything in life can be seen either as a hindrance or an ignition. The key to framing them in a positive way is you.

BEST MOMENTS

'You need to receive and give. You need to immerse yourself in what's uncertain'

'Adapting and reinventing is an important part of being brave and bold and brilliant'

'There's nothing you can say that would scare or intimidate me. I'm all curiosity'

'Don't be afraid to try, because it's okay to fail'

This is the perfect time to get focused on what YOU want to really achieve in your business, career, and life. It’s never too late to be BRAVE and BOLD and unlock your inner BRILLIANCE. If you’d like to jump on a free mentoring session just DM Jeannette at info@jeannettelinfootassociates.com or sign up via Jeannette’s linktree https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot

ABOUT THE GUEST

DanRam

Event MC | 5x TEDx Speaker | Executive Coach

DanRam is an IGNITER! A 5x TEDx speaker, 3x entrepreneur, prolific event MC / moderator, and public speaking coach, his clients range from individual founders to national governments. His eclectic background growing up in 11 countries on 4 continents, his multi-continent education including Yale University and Trinity College (and currently pursuing a PhD in Entrepreneurship at RWTH), as well as his work in diverse industries from the UN to Consulting to Private Equity to Startups ensures that his clients are at the cutting edge of innovation.

On the ground, he is the founder of several startups in multiple countries and has coached scores of founders and startups. At the national level, Daniel was part of the 7 person panel commissioned by Minister of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation to put together a National Entrepreneurship Policy. He was recognized as Top 40 under 40 European Leader 2020 as well as Top 100 Yale Alumni in Technology 2021.

DanRam travels the globe as an Event MC & Speaker at over 100 events a year. Hosting changemakers like President Barack Obama, billionaire founders Sir Richard Branson and Reid Hoffman, F1 champion Nico Rosberg, Grammy-winning artists and celebrities, he works on 4 continents from college campuses to parliaments to in-house corporate innovation days for Fortune 500 companies to the biggest tech conferences in the world. His passion is to inspire people with his motto 'Start Now Start Simple' in building a future we all want to live in.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I’m excited to chat to today’s podcast guest, DanRam.

Dan travels the globe as an Event MC & Speaker at over 100 events a year. Hosting changemakers like President Barack Obama, billionaire founders Sir Richard Branson and Reid Hoffman, F1 champion Nico Rosberg, Grammy-winning artists and celebrities.

He works on 4 continents from college campuses to parliaments to in-house corporate innovation days for Fortune 500 companies to the biggest tech conferences in the world.

His passion is to inspire people with his motto 'Start Now Start Simple' in building a future we all want to live in.

In this episode, amongst so many things on igniting events and speaking around the world, we chat about:

The journey of transformation How being a great public speaker can be learnt Breaking down silos and walls Stepping out your comfort zone to allow yourself to see other perspectives And so much more!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 min - Character is revealed by what you do everyday, not when you hit a milestone.

17 min - Values and daily routine (3 G's).

21 min - Conversation with Jay (Beyonce's manager and Jay-Z's business partner) "Time is our greatest asset."

25 min - Who the real entrepreneurs are and what makes one.

27 min - Be intentional about the people in your life.

33 min - Flow state, meditation, and dialogue with ourselves.

45 min - Subconscious and how music effects your life.

47 min - Dan the musician to Dan the speaker. HOW TO become a speaker.

59 min - Growth mindset vs. Fixed mindset. Application, implementation, and execution.

1:03 - The Entrepreneur vs. The Career Job

1:10 - Struggles of business and how those can become the greatest gifts.

1:19 - Start Now & Start Simple. Say YES.

Introducing, interviewing, and sharing the stage with

-- Barack O'Bama (U.S. President)

-- Sir Richard Branson (Entrepreneur, Investor, Author, and Philanthropist)

-- Reid Hoffman (Co-Founder of Linkedin)

-- Jessica Alba (Actress and Founder of The Honest Company)

1:30 - Mentorship (Dad, mom, sister, and divine spiritual wisdom)

1:37 - Books

-- Stealing Fire by Jamie Wheal and Steven Kotler (LINK: https://amzn.to/3chYfYp)

-- The Future Is Faster Than You Think by Peter Diamonis and Steven Kotler (LINK: https://amzn.to/2RBm2eg)

-- Zero to One by Peter Theil (LINK: https://amzn.to/34CCmQZ)

1:46 - How to find your extraordinary

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before achieving his success, he has been unemployed for 2 years despite having an undergraduate degree from Yale University and MBA from Trinity College. In this episode, he shares with us how he reinvent himself in difficult situations and the story behind his motto “Start Now Start Simple”.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan is a founder, investor and coach to more than 100 startups in multiple countries. He has advised the Irish National Government on their Entrepreneurship Policy, consulted for multinationals, hosted some of the largest startup events on the planet, mentored at accelerators and facilitated deal flows for investors. He lectures on entrepreneurship and is a regular speaker and emcee in the local and international startup circuit. He has shared the stage with some of the most influential changemakers in the world.

On this episode, you will hear Dan talk about:

• How curiosity, consistency and excellence have helped him refine his talents over the years
• How his first big event-hosting opportunity came as a result of a previous failure
• Why being an introvert is a superpower, and why “nerves” on stage are a good thing
• How he gets speaking gigs (hint: it’s not through pitching!)
• How his philosophy of “start now start simple” has had a profound impact on people
• Why he doesn’t have any clear-cut goals – and what drives him instead

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Favorite Quotes: 

“This could be a time and a season that you will look back one day and go, ‘I am better, I am stronger, I am wiser, I’m more resilient, I’m more resourceful because of that moment.’”

“Don’t limit yourself to what’s on your business card. That is not why you’re here on this planet.”

Takeaways:

• Preparation starts now when no one is watching
• Why over what: if you are limited in what you are doing, look at why you are doing it to find new ways about it
• You can be an introvert AND an amazing emcee, event host, and speaker
• Self-awareness is freeing; it’s freeing to know who you are
• We all need a personal brand regardless of what we do: you decide your story

What you’ll learn:

• How Dan survived being jobless in a recession and used it in his favor
• The four pillars of a good day that you can implement today to motivate yourself
• How to know that you’ve found your purpose
• Dan’s process of becoming a public speaker with no formal training
• What to do if you’re an introvert at a party or event to engage with others
• The three really simple questions you can ask yourself every day to improve self-awareness
• How to build your personal brand

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the ground, he is the founder of several startups in multiple countries and has coached scores of founders and startups. At the national level, Daniel was part of the 7 person panel commissioned by Minister of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation to put together an Entrepreneurship Policy.

DanRam travels the globe as an Event MC & Speaker at over 100 events a year. Hosting changemakers like President Barack Obama, billionaire founders like Sir Richard Branson, record breaking athletes like F1 champion Nico Rosberg, Grammy-winning artists and celebrities, he works on 4 continents from college campuses to parliaments to in-house corporate innovation days to the biggest tech conferences in the world. His passion is to inspire people with his motto 'Start Now Start Simple' in building a future we all want to live in.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.