Smart coaches and consultants predict the future, leverage platforms and their uniqueness. They model the strategies of industry leaders and innovators. You too can now lead with more influence and audacity taking advantage of the courage and insights Dayo Samuel provides here on Audacity2Lead. Hosted by Dayo Samuel, founder of the Nigeria Podcast Network, #Audacity2Lead is dedicated to helping emerging thought leaders get focused, get started and be impactful with their message. In very educative conversations and interviews you will discover tips, steps and strategies to help you chart a compelling course for your life, business and leadership. Topics include coaching, consulting, personal branding, platform building, personal leadership, calling, life tasks, and everything you need to know to lead with more influence.
How to Mine the Gold from Your Guest Appearances (with @StephCalahan)
Be ready to capitalize on every of your guest appearances. Be ready to show up, shine and squeeze every drop of value out of your moment in the spotlight. That’s what our guest is going to talk with us about today, so that YOU can be the one that people raise their hands to work … How to Mine the Gold from Your Guest Appearances (with @StephCalahan) Read More »
1/24/2017 • 43 minutes, 28 seconds
Bounce Back This Year & Reginite Growth in Your Business – Leslie Hassler @YourBizRules
It’s the dawn of a New Year. 2017 is here, and we are bouncing back on the podcast as well. 🙂 Today, I have the honor of hosting Leslie Hassler, and we discuss the topic, “Bounce Back This Year & Reginite Growth in Your Business.” Have you ever felt like walking away from everything in … Bounce Back This Year & Reginite Growth in Your Business – Leslie Hassler @YourBizRules Read More »
1/10/2017 • 32 minutes, 9 seconds
9 Podcast Trends to Look Out for in 2017
In this episode of the podcast, I share with you the 9 Podcast Trends to Look Out for in 2017 and how you can jump in the tidal wave, and take the lead in the rising podcasting trends. Consistently over the last 5 years, podcasts have been growing around the world. As at few nights … 9 Podcast Trends to Look Out for in 2017 Read More »
12/20/2016 • 37 minutes, 29 seconds
THE UNTOLD STORY OF HOW A CHEMICAL ENGINEER BECAME A HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTANT & PODCASTER (with @SegunAkiode)
Segun Akiode is a member of the Nigeria Podcast Network, one of those few people we started the journey of podcasting together even before I published my first episode. He is the author of Corporate Misfit, which was recently reviewed by Connect Nigeria. Interestingly, now he talks about getting a job, and helping organizations take … THE UNTOLD STORY OF HOW A CHEMICAL ENGINEER BECAME A HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTANT & PODCASTER (with @SegunAkiode) Read More »
8/23/2016 • 42 minutes, 47 seconds
Getting Featured in Local Media: Newspaper, TV, Radio & Press Releases (with @QueenChioma)
Getting featured in local media can literally take your business to a whole new level. It will change the perception of people about what you are really doing online. It can strengthen your voice as an authority. Today is one of our journey interviews where we get to hear the story of someone like you … Getting Featured in Local Media: Newspaper, TV, Radio & Press Releases (with @QueenChioma) Read More »
8/16/2016 • 46 minutes, 3 seconds
How to Live Anxiety-Free! 5 Pillars That Really Work (w/ Andrew Pearce)
Anxiety comes from the place of fear. If you know just 5 steps to live anxiety-free, would you take action on them? Okay, so you’ve been battling different fears, let me ask you: Who do you think you need to be in order to be good enough, to belong, and to be loved? If you … How to Live Anxiety-Free! 5 Pillars That Really Work (w/ Andrew Pearce) Read More »
8/9/2016 • 48 minutes, 18 seconds
17 ONLINE TOOLS FOR THE VISUAL CONTENT CREATOR & MARKETER
Visual content is on a huge rise. “34% of marketers selected visual assets as their most important content, behind blogging (45%) and before videos (19%).” according to Social Media Examiner. What if you could do this and do that to get your visual together? Usually, you take some time to create really great content, and then you’re … 17 ONLINE TOOLS FOR THE VISUAL CONTENT CREATOR & MARKETER Read More »
8/2/2016 • 33 minutes, 4 seconds
Who’s In Your Invisible Audience? Here’s What To Do About Them
I bet you probably didn’t know something like invisible audience existed. You’re about to discover it anyway.   So, what’s the concept of an invisible audience?     Okay, say you see that you have a lot of views on your videos, tons of downloads for your podcast, a lot of traffic to your site, large … Who’s In Your Invisible Audience? Here’s What To Do About Them Read More »
7/26/2016 • 20 minutes, 23 seconds
9 Lessons I Learnt from 24 Months of Podcasting
Having started podcasting in June of 2014, I have over the last months learnt a few lessons, today on this episode, I share 9 lessons I learnt from 24 months of podcasting with you perhaps you’ll find encouragement to pursue what matters to your life.   It is great to be back from podcast hiatus. … 9 Lessons I Learnt from 24 Months of Podcasting Read More »
7/19/2016 • 30 minutes, 18 seconds
How To Build A Business & Community Around Your Life Message (with Victor Ekpo Bassey)
Victor Ekpo Bassey helps entrepreneurs become high profile, highly paid persons of influence in their fields. Today he joins me on the podcast to talk about how you can build a business and community around your life message. Your life has a message. You want a business. What if you merge the two and build a business … How To Build A Business & Community Around Your Life Message (with Victor Ekpo Bassey) Read More »
2/28/2016 • 33 minutes, 34 seconds
9 Business Archetypes: How to Choose a Business Model to Jumpstart Your Online Business
A business model is simply how a business is setup to make money. A business archetype is how the business owner operates. Diapers.com, setup as an ecommerce store, that only sells baby diapers. It will be normal to say it won’t sell, but the advantage the company had was linked to birthrate, which increase at a steady … 9 Business Archetypes: How to Choose a Business Model to Jumpstart Your Online Business Read More »
1/31/2016 • 28 minutes, 1 second
5 STEP MARKETING SYSTEM TO GO FROM VISIBILTY TO REVENUE GENERATION with Johnson Emmanuel
What do you think is the most important aspect of your business? Simple. Marketing. If you don’t market, you’ll not get customers. If you don’t have customers, you’re not in business. Much more importantly, is when you have a system in place for marketing your business. A system that almost automatically runs on its own. … 5 STEP MARKETING SYSTEM TO GO FROM VISIBILTY TO REVENUE GENERATION with Johnson Emmanuel Read More »
1/25/2016 • 44 minutes, 45 seconds
RUN YOUR CALLING PROFITABLY WITH THESE 5 STEPS
Isn’t it time you started some profitable endeavours? On this episode I’ll show you how to run your calling – profitably – in 5 steps.   ON THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO RUN YOUR CALLING PROFITABLY: About when I first started #Audacity2Lead, and for a couple of months I kept teaching, training and all … RUN YOUR CALLING PROFITABLY WITH THESE 5 STEPS Read More »
1/10/2016 • 25 minutes, 45 seconds
4 Reasons You’ve Been Underperforming And How To Change That This Year
I’m excited to share this episode with you today, because what I’ll teach – 4 reasons you’ve been underperforming – kind of forms the main emphasis of this podcast for this year. Everything I’ll be doing on this podcast this year will have this 4 basic element to it; the interviews, the live shows, the Q … 4 Reasons You’ve Been Underperforming And How To Change That This Year Read More »
1/4/2016 • 18 minutes, 37 seconds
Gratitude: Highlights of 2015 (Featuring Mayowa AJisafe)
What are you grateful for this year? Join me as I am joined by Mayowa Ajisafe as we discuss the highlights of 2015. The lessons, the good, and not-so-good highlights of 2015. IN this episode, you will hear some background stories, ideas, and things we’ve been doing privately.  
12/28/2015 • 32 minutes, 41 seconds
THIS SIMPLE TASK WILL HELP YOU CREATE A FIRST TIME EXPERIENCE IN 2016
Today, I want to share some of the first time experiences that have happened in my life in 2015 with you and challenge you to make something happen in your life for the time as you enter 2016. This episode looks more like a snapshot of the things that I experienced personally and in my … THIS SIMPLE TASK WILL HELP YOU CREATE A FIRST TIME EXPERIENCE IN 2016 Read More »
12/21/2015 • 15 minutes, 58 seconds
Listener Q & A: I Have Passion for Many Things, How Can I Sync Them Together Through A Core Message?
Figuring your way through how to connect everything you do together as one? Here’s how a core message will help and exactly the steps to take to create or find your core message. ON THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: What a core message is How to find your it through a difference you already have and a big idea you … Listener Q & A: I Have Passion for Many Things, How Can I Sync Them Together Through A Core Message? Read More »
11/30/2015 • 21 minutes, 49 seconds
LISTENER Q & A: How Can I Make Money Online When I’m Broke and Don’t Know Where to Start? – EP 43
I will like to share three basic things with you on how you can make money online especially where to start when you’re out of funds. This episode is based on a question I got from a listener. I go on to provide what will be required if you’ll generate any income online and quick steps to take … LISTENER Q & A: How Can I Make Money Online When I’m Broke and Don’t Know Where to Start? – EP 43 Read More »
11/24/2015 • 25 minutes, 29 seconds
5 Things I Wish I’d Known About Convictions And Why They Influence How You Lead
Whatever you do or don’t do, someone’s life is being changed. This episode of Audacity2Lead takes you deeper into what convictions are and are not, and I go on to share with you 5 things I wish I’d known earlier on about convictions and how they affect how you influence others.     [Tweet “Whatever … 5 Things I Wish I’d Known About Convictions And Why They Influence How You Lead Read More »
11/15/2015 • 0
4 Major Things I Learnt At Excellence In Leadership Conference 2015 Plus A Conference You Should Attend This Month
Conferences are great for me especially when they have to do with a direction I’m heading at a stage of my life. What I am today is a reflection of deposits made from all of them and personal inputs from people. Last year, 2014, around this same time, I met with Victor Bassey, and we … 4 Major Things I Learnt At Excellence In Leadership Conference 2015 Plus A Conference You Should Attend This Month Read More »
11/9/2015 • 18 minutes, 23 seconds
Smash The Plateau: Build A Business That Aligns With Your Values. Here’s How with David Shriner-Cahn – EP 40
You go high enough till you hit a plateau, then you begin seeking new methods and strategies, so you can smash the plateau and reach new levels of success. What would it take for you to do that? Welcome to this episode of Audacity2Lead. My guest today on the podcast is David Shriner-Cahn and he shares … Smash The Plateau: Build A Business That Aligns With Your Values. Here’s How with David Shriner-Cahn – EP 40 Read More »
11/2/2015 • 22 minutes, 49 seconds
MY SECRET FORMULA FOR BUILDING INFLUENCE AND AUTHORITY, EVEN WHEN I WAS COMPLETELY UNKNOWN – EP 39
Authority is built through influence. Influence results in authority. Want to build influence and authority in your field? You need to answer these three questions. Read on to find out, and listen for details. Today I want to take you behind the scenes of Audacity2Lead, and let you in on my secret formula to building influence … MY SECRET FORMULA FOR BUILDING INFLUENCE AND AUTHORITY, EVEN WHEN I WAS COMPLETELY UNKNOWN – EP 39 Read More »
10/26/2015 • 38 minutes, 11 seconds
UP LEVEL YOUR POSITIONING WITH A PRODUCT – Ep 38
If you’re launching your platform, whether as a speaker, coach, consultant, or whatever delivery models you choose, it is very important you understand what I’m about to teach you on this episode: how to up level your positioning with a product.     First, it helps you manage the level of personal involvement you have … UP LEVEL YOUR POSITIONING WITH A PRODUCT – Ep 38 Read More »
10/5/2015 • 29 minutes, 39 seconds
How to Create Your Legacies of Health through The Energy of Love, Laughter & Leadership with Janiele Lewis – EP 37
Who you are is what you’re passing on to the world, be it your lifestyle, what you’re saying – good or bad. When you become conscious of the ripples you create around you, then you’ll be better able to lead with more influence. This episode of #Audacity2Lead, I’m joined by Janiele Lewis, and here you … How to Create Your Legacies of Health through The Energy of Love, Laughter & Leadership with Janiele Lewis – EP 37 Read More »
9/28/2015 • 42 minutes, 57 seconds
DISCOVERING & DEVELOPING YOUR UNIQUE LEADERSHIP STYLE – Ep36
Being able to single out your own leadership style is the key to high impact. As you go on building a platform for your leadership, you’ll express yourself in the most congruent way, it is very important you discover and develop your unique leadership style. Gary Wills, in his book, A Certain Trumpet said, “Certain leaders … DISCOVERING & DEVELOPING YOUR UNIQUE LEADERSHIP STYLE – Ep36 Read More »
9/21/2015 • 37 minutes, 53 seconds
HOW TO DESIGN THE SOLUTION YOU BRING TO YOUR PLATFORM – Episode 35
Whatever platform you build is to fill a need a market has. It becomes a niche over time. Being able to design the solution for that niche helps you to stand out. In this episode of #Audacity2Lead, you will learn what it means to design a solution people want as you build your platform. When I talk about … HOW TO DESIGN THE SOLUTION YOU BRING TO YOUR PLATFORM – Episode 35 Read More »
9/7/2015 • 26 minutes, 51 seconds
BUILDING A TRIBE AROUND YOUR LEADERSHIP – Episode 34
Who belongs in your tribe? Okay, what even makes a tribe? How do you know you have a tribe around your leadership? On this episode of #Audacity2Lead, I talk about what happens as you get on stage and start sharing your story and message with the world – you attract people who eventually become your tribe … BUILDING A TRIBE AROUND YOUR LEADERSHIP – Episode 34 Read More »
8/31/2015 • 24 minutes, 44 seconds
HOW TO ATTRACT YOUR AUDIENCE BY DESIGNING A MAGNETIC STORY – EP 33
The audience you build around your platform is dependent on the kind of stories you share/tell. “I had everything. I was on top of the world. I had this fantastic relationship. Life was great. Then I lost everything including the relationship. I was heartbroken, discouraged, and in despair. I had to figure my way out … HOW TO ATTRACT YOUR AUDIENCE BY DESIGNING A MAGNETIC STORY – EP 33 Read More »
8/17/2015 • 29 minutes, 51 seconds
5 Ways to Get Started with Platform Based Leadership
If you have to be heard, you have to be seen. Same way, if you have to lead, you have to lead from somewhere. Whatever you choose becomes your platform. But before you choose, what determines the platform you get on? Today, on this episode of #Audacity2Lead, I walk you through the simple 5 steps … 5 Ways to Get Started with Platform Based Leadership Read More »
8/10/2015 • 16 minutes, 32 seconds
EDU-PRENEURSHIP: HOW TO CREATE MARKETABLE LEARNING PRODUCTS AND PROGRAMS
Edu-preneurship is how you turn the ideas in your head into something people will pay you for. Several people are practically clueless how to go about that. Our expert guest on this episode is Sarah Cordiner, whose purpose in life is to plague the world with change-makers, impact-creators and educators. This is to enable entrepreneurs … EDU-PRENEURSHIP: HOW TO CREATE MARKETABLE LEARNING PRODUCTS AND PROGRAMS Read More »
7/7/2015 • 54 minutes, 15 seconds
Here ’s What To Do While You Wait As A Leader
What do you do when you’re in-between vision and fulfilment? Everybody pursues something, right? Today, I share with you 5 things to do while you wait between your calling, leadership and fulfilment. [Tweet “What do you do when you’re in-between vision and fulfilment? Here’s what to do while you wait”] ON THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL … Here’s What To Do While You Wait As A Leader Read More »
6/30/2015 • 20 minutes, 21 seconds
5 Steps To Building Your Authority Multiplying Your Influence Generating Income Online: Ep 29
This is a SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY EPISODE recorded on a teleseminar where I taught a simple 5 Step Luminary Platform Map that helps you take an idea, a passion, a message, take a business online, build your authority, multiply your influence, and generate income. It took place on Thursday June 18th, 2015. As requested by listeners, … 5 Steps To Building Your Authority Multiplying Your Influence Generating Income Online: Ep 29 Read More »
6/23/2015 • 53 minutes, 56 seconds
2 IDEAS ABOUT PRODUCT SALES
  Find what you like, sell it. Find what is selling, sell more of it. Which do you prefer? This episode of #Audacity2Lead was inspired by these 2 ideas about product sales, when after speaking with Mayowa Ajisafe, I posted it on my timeline on Facebook and BBM. The question generated a couple of responses, … 2 IDEAS ABOUT PRODUCT SALES Read More »
6/16/2015 • 21 minutes, 42 seconds
6 STEPS TO CREATING CONTENT THAT GETS RESULTS
Every content you create is an experience you’re giving to that person interacting with you. The more deliberate you are with your content, the better the experience you produce. In this episode of the #Audacity2Lead podcast, I walk you through the 6 steps to take when creating content that gets results.     If you have … 6 STEPS TO CREATING CONTENT THAT GETS RESULTS Read More »
6/9/2015 • 25 minutes
How to Become a Coach Plus How to Add Podcasting to Your Coaching Business @MarcMawhinney
If you haven’t yet started your coaching business, this episode will give you an insider’s secret that very few beginners know. If you have started, Marc will show you how podcasting helped him grow his coaching business. That’s not. You will learn even more… In this episode of #Audacity2Lead, I discuss with Marc Mawhinney, host … How to Become a Coach Plus How to Add Podcasting to Your Coaching Business @MarcMawhinney Read More »
4/22/2015 • 26 minutes, 38 seconds
How Writing Through a Blog Helps You Influence More People with @ACFullerAuthor
  “We don’t follow writing and abandon other passions we have, because if you have to write, you have to write about something.” This week’s episode features a great guest, A.C. Fuller who has been teaching writing for over fifteen years. A former adjunct professor of journalism at NYU, his work has been featured in the … How Writing Through a Blog Helps You Influence More People with @ACFullerAuthor Read More »
4/13/2015 • 0
SCOTT ROBERTS: HOW TO MARKET A NICHE BLOG AND PODCAST – Episode 24
One thing that makes a blog and podcast effective is the ability of the host to laser-focus the niche. It simplifies the process of marketing it. Scott Roberts who is my guest on #Audacity2Lead today shares how niching his blog got him to be the most trafficked blog in the fire food category.   … SCOTT ROBERTS: HOW TO MARKET A NICHE BLOG AND PODCAST – Episode 24 Read More »
2/24/2015 • 0
HOW TO STAND OUT WITH YOUR PODCAST BY BEING DELIBERATELY CREATIVE WITH SCOTT MURRAY – Episode 23
If you are going into a podcast niche or topic that already has a number of people in there, then you have to find creative ways to make yourself stand out. How do you do this? This is the focus of this episode of #Audacity2Lead as Scott Murray shares with you how you can up … HOW TO STAND OUT WITH YOUR PODCAST BY BEING DELIBERATELY CREATIVE WITH SCOTT MURRAY – Episode 23 Read More »
2/17/2015 • 0
JOE PARDO: BUILD A POWERFUL, INFLUENTIAL PERSONAL BLOG OR PODCAST PLATFORM – #Audacity2Lead 22
One of the great benefits of having a blog or podcast platform is that you get to connect with people who you would have never had a reason to connect with. Imagine having someone who told you they were moved by something you said to the point of crying.   On #Audacity2Lead today, Joe Pardo … JOE PARDO: BUILD A POWERFUL, INFLUENTIAL PERSONAL BLOG OR PODCAST PLATFORM – #Audacity2Lead 22 Read More »
2/10/2015 • 0
LEVERAGING THE POWER OF PODCAST TO GROW A BUSINESS: JASON HARTMAN SHARES
Quick note: A major challenge I know most emerging leaders like you are facing is the lack of platforms of expression. So this month is going to focus on helping you build or launch a platform online. One of the things that made 2014 an interesting year for me was my decision to launch my platform. … LEVERAGING THE POWER OF PODCAST TO GROW A BUSINESS: JASON HARTMAN SHARES Read More »
2/2/2015 • 0
THOMAS FULMER: LAUNCH AN ONLINE COACHING BUSINESS – #20
If you have been looking to launch an online coaching, consulting or training business, look no more, this episode is for you. First, I met Thomas Fulmer through a coaching course I took which was taught by Jeffery T. Sooey of Master Coach University, and we connected and today I have him on the podcast to share with … THOMAS FULMER: LAUNCH AN ONLINE COACHING BUSINESS – #20 Read More »
1/27/2015 • 0
HOW TO SUCCEED AS A YOUNG MISSION ENTREPRENEUR WITHOUT BURNING OUT WITH BEN KUBASSEK
We kick this year off with a very inspiring conversation with Ben Kubassek, best-selling author, and CEO of multiple companies. Ben achieved all of the financial goals he set for himself at the age of 27, and then had a burnout, which led to discovering his life task, message and passion. Ben, who is 56 … HOW TO SUCCEED AS A YOUNG MISSION ENTREPRENEUR WITHOUT BURNING OUT WITH BEN KUBASSEK Read More »
1/20/2015 • 0
Best Advice Before Leaving Your Job to Pursue Your Passion – #18
Welcome to this episode of the Audacity2Lead podcast. This episode would be a crunchy one for you if your consideration has been to leave your job to pursue your passion. On this episode I asked 5 experts who I love and respect to give their best advice for someone leaving his or her job to … Best Advice Before Leaving Your Job to Pursue Your Passion – #18 Read More »
12/9/2014 • 0
FREE TUTORIAL: HOW TO START YOUR OWN PODCAST RIGHT HERE IN NIGERIA (PLUS 20 FREE TOOLS TO USE)
If you have the ability to speak and press the record button, then you have an incredible opportunity in front of you to make some serious impact doing something that is both fun and easy – an on a massive scale just as I’ve done. Just take a moment to imagine where you would be … FREE TUTORIAL: HOW TO START YOUR OWN PODCAST RIGHT HERE IN NIGERIA (PLUS 20 FREE TOOLS TO USE) Read More »
11/18/2014 • 0
WHAT TO DO WHEN STARTING OVER – Episode 16
If you’re thinking of giving up, remember why you started. Giving up or abandoning a project is almost commonplace. This episode of the Audacity2Lead podcast gives you some encouragement why you should not give up on that calling, or life task. This episode is dedicated to those who started with their life task, but left … WHAT TO DO WHEN STARTING OVER – Episode 16 Read More »
11/4/2014 • 0
HOW TO START FOR THE FIRST TIME – #15
God gives every one of us a good start –especially the first time, but it is up to us to finish strong. What we often ascribe to God as his sovereign orchestration has very little in determining how we end up. [Tweet “God gives every one of us a good start, but it is up … HOW TO START FOR THE FIRST TIME – #15 Read More »
10/28/2014 • 0
HOW TO GET PAID TO BE YOU – Episode 14
You have been told to stop doing the work you hate and start doing what you love. The question is: where and how do you get started on that route? Today, on this episode of the Audacity2Lead podcast, we decided not to shy away from this avoided topic of living a meaningful life while doing … HOW TO GET PAID TO BE YOU – Episode 14 Read More »
10/21/2014 • 0
HOW TO INCREASE YOUR PERSONAL PRODUCTIVITY – #12
74% of employees are said to be experiencing a personal energy crisis. That’s a huge number considering the fact that most people are on a job they don’t really love. Productivity has to do with creating value. It is the balance of input and output. Personal productivity will then mean what you do to create … HOW TO INCREASE YOUR PERSONAL PRODUCTIVITY – #12 Read More »
10/14/2014 • 0
HOW TO INVEST IN YOURSELF – Episode 12
There are 2 assets you have. The one you invest in determines the result you get with your life. Investing in yourself is a critical way to prepare yourself for something big. Life is seed before harvest with time in-between. Whatever products or results you find in people’s lives are outcomes of certain investments, which … HOW TO INVEST IN YOURSELF – Episode 12 Read More »
9/30/2014 • 0
HOW TO LIVE A MEANINGFUL STORY – Episode 11
What stories are you telling yourself? What kind of story are you hearing? What script of a story are you living? Welcome to another session of The Audacity2Lead podcast. Last episode, we discussed how the words we hear on our inside, the pictures we conceive within, and the impressions on our hearts all contribute to … HOW TO LIVE A MEANINGFUL STORY – Episode 11 Read More »
