The Daniel Karim Podcast
Daniel Karim
Join Daniel Karim, the nomadic scholar, as he travels the globe to uncover psychological secrets of world-leaders. Each episode is a deep dive into the minds of visionaries—from presidents to CEOs, cultural icons to revolutionary thinkers.
Explore the past, present, and future of leadership:
-The Past: The origin stories that shaped their character.
-The Present: How they navigate pivotal challenges in their fields.
-The Future: Timeless advice they’d share with the next generation of leaders.
Through truth based, unedited conversations, “Alexandrians” reveals the strategies, struggles, and wisdom of those shaping history.
More than a podcast, it’s a time capsule of leadership insights designed to inspire you to think bigger, lead better, and live bolder.
New episodes every week.
Explore the past, present, and future of leadership:
-The Past: The origin stories that shaped their character.
-The Present: How they navigate pivotal challenges in their fields.
-The Future: Timeless advice they’d share with the next generation of leaders.
Through truth based, unedited conversations, “Alexandrians” reveals the strategies, struggles, and wisdom of those shaping history.
More than a podcast, it’s a time capsule of leadership insights designed to inspire you to think bigger, lead better, and live bolder.
New episodes every week.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Nov 23, 2025 • 1h 58min
Saad Saeed: How to Think Like a Unicorn Founder
Saad Saeed is a serial entrepreneur, former Flink co-founder, and the CEO of Layla.ai, an innovative AI travel platform. In a lively discussion, Saad shares insights on what it takes to think like a unicorn founder. He talks about the importance of adaptability, questioning norms, and the balance between persistence and pivoting. Saad also delves into predicting future trends, learning from failures, and the necessity of daily growth. He emphasizes that impactful leadership relies on empathy and motivating teams towards a shared vision.
Nov 21, 2025 • 2h 17min
Frank Zaccari: From Battlefield to Boardroom, Avoiding Relationship Landmines & How to Walk On Water
Today’s guest is Frank Zaccari — a U.S. Air Force veteran, five-time best-selling author, former Fortune 500 executive, and podcast host.
Connect with Guest: Frank Zaccari
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankzaccari-businessconsultant/
Website: www.frankzaccari.net
Email: frankzaccari@gmail.com
Free Stuff:
Free Courses: https://www.danielkarim.com/freestuff
Books Tips: https://www.danielkarim.com/great-books
Podcast: https://www.danielkarim.com/podcast
Deal Diary for CEO´s: https://www.danielkarim.com/deal-diary
Future Blueprint Template: https://www.danielkarim.com/authoring/the-future-blueprint
Stoic Leadership Secrets: www.danielkarim.com/authoring/home-therapist-the-anti-anxiety-program.
SPONSORS:
To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts:
(Looking for new mission aligned sponsor)
Contact Daniel
Email: comms@alexandrian.ai
Nov 19, 2025 • 1h 39min
David Dobrovitsky: Violinist to CEO, The Future of Money, Crypto Communism & Orwellian Self-Defense
Here is my conversation with David Dobrovitsky — violinist turned CEO, philosopher-founder, and one of the most original minds working at the intersection of finance, technology, and digital sovereignty.
Connect with Guest: David Dobrovitsky
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilya-dobrovitsky/Website: https://normanbacal.com/
Email: hellokidgen@gmail.com
Substack: https://davidobrovitsky.substack.com/
Free Stuff:
Free Courses: https://www.danielkarim.com/freestuff
Books Tips: https://www.danielkarim.com/great-books
Podcast: https://www.danielkarim.com/podcast
Deal Diary for CEO´s: https://www.danielkarim.com/deal-diary
Future Blueprint Template: https://www.danielkarim.com/authoring/the-future-blueprint
Stoic Leadership Secrets: www.danielkarim.com/authoring/home-therapist-the-anti-anxiety-program.
SPONSORS:
To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts:
(Looking for new mission aligned sponsor)
Contact Daniel
Email: comms@alexandrian.ai
Nov 15, 2025 • 2h 16min
Norman Bacal: Justice, Negotiating Like a Lawyer & How Prime Ministers Solve Unsolvable Problems
In this episode, I sit down with Norman Bacal — best-selling author, legendary film-finance lawyer, and advisor to world leaders on negotiation, reinvention, and high-stakes decision-making.
Connect with Guest: Norman Bacal
https://www.linkedin.com/in/norman-bacal-16772a23/?originalSubdomain=ca
Website: https://normanbacal.com/
Free Stuff:
Free Courses: https://www.danielkarim.com/freestuff
Books Tips: https://www.danielkarim.com/great-books
Podcast: https://www.danielkarim.com/podcast
Deal Diary for CEO´s: https://www.danielkarim.com/deal-diary
Future Blueprint Template: https://www.danielkarim.com/authoring/the-future-blueprint
Stoic Leadership Secrets: www.danielkarim.com/authoring/home-therapist-the-anti-anxiety-program.
SPONSORS:
To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts:
(Looking for new mission aligned sponsor)
Contact Daniel
Email: comms@alexandrian.ai
Nov 5, 2025 • 1h 53min
Rob Greer: Empathy, Exits, How to Negotiate Like Chris Voss & Finding Wisdom Under Weeping Willows
In this episode, I sit down with Rob Greer — exited founder, former COO of Rove Pest Control, and best-selling co-author of Empathy and Understanding in Business with FBI negotiator Chris Voss.
Connect with Guest: Rob Greer
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greer-rob-a448095/
Free Stuff:
Free Courses: https://www.danielkarim.com/freestuff
Books Tips: https://www.danielkarim.com/great-books
Podcast: https://www.danielkarim.com/podcast
Deal Diary for CEO´s: https://www.danielkarim.com/deal-diary
Future Blueprint Template: https://www.danielkarim.com/authoring/the-future-blueprint
Stoic Leadership Secrets: www.danielkarim.com/authoring/home-therapist-the-anti-anxiety-program.
SPONSORS:
To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts:
(Looking for new mission aligned sponsor)
Contact Daniel
Email: comms@alexandrian.ai
Nov 4, 2025 • 2h 9min
Dr. Sharon Livingston: Power Dynamics, Carl Rogers & 8 Signs of Toxic Relationships
Dr. Sharon Livingston is a bestselling author, coach, and Thought Leader in Professional Coaching and Market Research. She has worked with numerous Fortune 100 Companies while interviewing over 64,000 people during the past 30 years.
Free Stuff:
Free Courses: https://www.danielkarim.com/freestuff
Books Tips: https://www.danielkarim.com/great-books
Podcast: https://www.danielkarim.com/podcast
Deal Diary for CEO´s: https://www.danielkarim.com/deal-diary
Future Blueprint Template: https://www.danielkarim.com/authoring/the-future-blueprint
Stoic Leadership Secrets: www.danielkarim.com/authoring/home-therapist-the-anti-anxiety-program.
SPONSORS:
To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts:
(Looking for new mission aligned sponsor)
Contact Daniel
Email: comms@alexandrian.ai
Nov 1, 2025 • 1h 57min
M Teresa Lawrence: Butterflies, Faith, Reviving Our Inner Child, How to consult the divine council
M. Teresa Lawrence is a Cuban-born best-selling author, attorney, and creative visionary whose work through The Trueness Project and Covered Wagon Nation inspires people to rediscover imagination, conscience, and play as guiding forces for a more unified and soulful humanity.

Oct 31, 2025 • 1h 28min
Dr. Chase Cunningham: How NOT to Lead, Cyber Warfare & Evil in the Digital Underworld
Today’s guest is Dr. Chase Cunningham — one of the world’s leading experts in cybersecurity, an international best-selling author, and the creator of the Zero Trust eXtended (ZTX) framework.
Connect with Guest: Dr. Chase Cunningham
Blog: https://drzerotrust.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-chase-cunningham/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@drzerotrust/videos
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YrSai2Q9UGATh8GXgzA5K?si=791c0c61f90947e4&nd=1&dlsi=d564fc7a5e994352
Free Stuff:
Free Courses: https://www.danielkarim.com/freestuff
Books Tips: https://www.danielkarim.com/great-books
Podcast: https://www.danielkarim.com/podcast
Deal Diary for CEO´s: https://www.danielkarim.com/deal-diary
Future Blueprint Template: https://www.danielkarim.com/authoring/the-future-blueprint
Stoic Leadership Secrets: www.danielkarim.com/authoring/home-therapist-the-anti-anxiety-program.
SPONSORS:
To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts:
(Looking for new mission aligned sponsor)
Contact Daniel
Email: comms@alexandrian.ai
Oct 25, 2025 • 1h 38min
Anita Angelica Moore: How to Stay Calm and Creative as a CEO in a Crisis
In today’s conversation, I speak with Anita Angelica Moore, a serial entrepreneur, tech influencer & and visionary in the truest sense.
Connect with Guest: Anita Angelica Moore
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myco.clinic/?hl=de
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitaangelicamoore/
Myco Clinic: https://www.mycoclinic.org
Blindboxes: http://www.bles.trade/
Free Stuff:
Free Courses: https://www.danielkarim.com/freestuff
Books Tips: https://www.danielkarim.com/great-books
Podcast: https://www.danielkarim.com/podcast
Deal Diary for CEO´s: https://www.danielkarim.com/deal-diary
Future Blueprint Template: https://www.danielkarim.com/authoring/the-future-blueprint
Stoic Leadership Secrets: www.danielkarim.com/authoring/home-therapist-the-anti-anxiety-program.
SPONSORS:
To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts:
(Looking for new mission aligned sponsor)
Contact Daniel
Email: comms@alexandrian.ai
Oct 21, 2025 • 2h 16min
Neil Wood: How to Think Like a Colonel, Closing $1B in Sales & Best Practices of Financial Advisors
In today’s conversation, I speak with Neil Wood — former Air Force veteran with top-secret clearance, professional athlete, best-selling author, and one of the world’s foremost experts in sales, having generated over $1 billion throughout his career.


