Leap Academy with Ilana Golan

How do top leaders turn challenges into drive? Is it really lonely at the top? Athena Manley, Chief of Strategy & Staff at Aon and Founder & CEO of @theflexibleceo, who's collaborated with top 10 ASX, Fortune 500 firms, and start-ups, shares with Ilana her passion for impact and gives insight into the mindset that keeps her driven to lead and inspire in the corporate world. More about Athena:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/athena-manley/Instagram: @theflexibleceoAbout Ilana Golan & Leap Academy:Website - https://www.leapacademy.com/Follow Ilana on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilanagolan/YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ilanagolan-leap-academy

How do you maintain relevance in your career and stay excited about the work you do when the world changes around you? Gary Arndt reveals how he successfully adapted his career in a changing economy. He went on to become an award-winning travel photographer and the host of the 'Everything Everywhere Daily' podcast, which boasts one million monthly downloadsMore about Gary:https://everything-everywhere.com/About Ilana Golan & Leap Academy:Website - https://www.leapacademy.com/Follow Ilana on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilanagolan/YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ilanagolan-leap-academy

Why is building your portfolio career mandatory for the future of work?This is a MUST listen.Would you like to learn the 4 steps our clients use to make huge leaps in their careers? Check out my FREE training https://training.leapacademy.com/registerNeed some guidance ASAP? Grab a FREE career coaching session with our team:https://www.leapacademy.com/applyAbout Ilana Golan & Leap Academy:Website - https://www.leapacademy.com/Follow Ilana on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilanagolan/YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ilanagolan-leap-academy

Depression. Suicide. Are these more common than we think? Are we talking about it enough? Award winning actor and filmmaker Mark Elias is shining the light on these topics with his film Exitus. In this episode Ilana and Mark take a deep dive into the experience of Depression, acceptance and navigating challenges while on the path to success.Mark has worked on series such as on 911: Lone Star and Lucifer alongside actors such as Rob Lowe and Liv Tyler. Watch this episode on YouTube -  https://youtu.be/GZ-KibNaw9kYou can  connect with Mark here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-elias-0aab9b3/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.elias1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markelias/Email: themarkelias@gmail.com-------About Ilana Golan & Leap Academy:Website - https://www.leapacademy.com/Follow Ilana on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilanagolan/YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ilanagolan-leap-academy

What makes someone go to the most dangerous places on earth?Itai Anghel is a very different correspondent who has to be on the ground. In this episode of the Leap Show Ilana and Itai discuss how to become unstoppable in the face of fear in order to create an impact and align with your calling.Highly recommend to view this specific episode on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/5J8MYRKWTlMMore about Itai's work:Ukraine - Alone in Donbas / The mayhem of Bakhmut - https://vimeo.com/809552742Ukraine - The battle of Kyiv (Emmy nominated documentary) - https://vimeo.com/705767496Password: Uvda2022 Itai Anghel - TEDx talk: https://youtu.be/WzxmbfdyEUoItai's complete showreel - https://vimeo.com/154967647About Ilana Golan & Leap Academy:Website - https://www.leapacademy.com/Follow Ilana on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilanagolan/YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ilanagolan-leap-academy

When is it too soon to quit on your dreams? For Chris Dutton only death could stand in the way of him and his success.This interview will have you on the edge of your seat as Ilana speaks with Chris Dutton (Founder of The CEO Magazine a Global publication) about true resilience and staying the course even when it seems like everything is lost. Watch this episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/0rO6b69O2QYMore about Chris:Instagram @officialduttonWebsite: https://www.theceomagazine.com/About Ilana Golan & Leap Academy:Website - https://www.leapacademy.com/Follow Ilana on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilanagolan/YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ilanagolan-leap-academy

How do entrepreneurs and leaders survive the inevitable near-death experiences of their companies, in order to thrive? Ilana speaks with Coby Hanoch, CEO of Weebit Nano (ASX: WBT) about his career journey and what it takes to grow companies, especially a public company like Weebit.Watch This Episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/2d49Zpw7FHE----About Ilana Golan & Leap Academy:Website - https://www.leapacademy.com/Follow Ilana on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilanagolan/YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ilanagolan-leap-academy

Chuck Garcia, a motivational speaker and bestselling author, discusses his personal journey including his experience on 9/11, taking the leap from leadership to entrepreneurship, reflections on personal growth, disrupting education, adapting and collaborating, and embracing moments for personal growth.

Having the right mindset is critical for success. We can't avoid obstacles and challenges, but how we handle them makes all the difference. In this episode Ilana speaks with Garry Crossland, President & CEO of GM Quartz about how he set an intention to run a company and used the power of mindset to help him stay the course despite setbacks. Watch This Episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/zcz5FdufAKYReady to take the first step to fast-tracking your career? Get access to my free training here: https://training.leapacademy.com/registerIf you're like Garry feeling stuck, frustrated and want to strategize with someone who gets it, schedule a complimentary call with my team:https://www.leapacademy.com/yt-scheduleAbout Ilana Golan & Leap Academy:Website - https://www.leapacademy.com/Follow Ilana on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilanagolan/YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ilanagolan-leap-academy

This podcast explores ageism in the workplace and provides strategies to combat it. It discusses the dilemma of choosing between a younger candidate with less experience and an older candidate with impressive achievements. The speaker highlights ways to turn age into an advantage and create a safety net that showcases skills, expertise, and achievements. It emphasizes the importance of showcasing experience and expertise to overcome ageism and discusses strategies to leverage one's experience and value in the job market.