This podcast is hosted by Andrew Balongo Opere who seeks to uncover lost wisdom not taught by parents, school or society through exploring books, movies and conversations and use the insights to live life to the fullest. Trying to find out what beliefs, attitudes and behaviors allow you to bring your passion to life, find inspiration and overcome challenges are some of the themes explored in the podcast. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts, and please rate and review the podcast if you enj ...
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RFG34 Trailer | Sponsorships Aren't Charity: Pitch Like A Pro and Win Corporate Cash with Keith Kirimi Part2
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1:49How do you corporate to sponsor your event? It's not by saying I'll put your logo on billboard or banner. There's no value in that. This insight was shared by Keith Kirimi, event marketer and CEO of Win Group Agency, an events marketing agency. How do you fix that? In Part 2 of this conversation some of the things he shares are 1. How to articulate…
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RFG34 | Sponsorships Aren't Charity: Pitch Like A Pro and Win Corporate Cash with Keith Kirimi Part2
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1:19:51How do you get a corporate to sponsor your event? It's not by saying I'll put your logo on billboard or banner. There's no value in that. This insight was shared by Keith Kirimi, event marketer and CEO of Win Group Agency, an events marketing agency. How do you fix that? In Part 2 of this conversation some of the things he shares are 1. How to arti…
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RFG33 Trailer | Who Said Sean Paul: Insights From An Event Marketer with Keith Kirimi
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1:00📌 What does it take to create a multi-million-dollar event? From securing massive sponsorship deals to crafting unforgettable brand moments, event marketing is more than just ads—it's an art. In this episode, we go behind the scenes with Keith Kirimi, an expert in brand experiences, to break down the strategies that make events like Sean Paul’s con…
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RFG33 | Who Said Sean Paul: Insights From An Event Marketer with Keith Kirimi
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1:00:44📌 What does it take to create a multi-million-dollar event? From securing massive sponsorship deals to crafting unforgettable brand moments, event marketing is more than just ads—it's an art. In this episode, we go behind the scenes with Keith Kirimi, an expert in brand experiences, to break down the strategies that make events like Sean Paul’s con…
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RFG 32 Trailer | The Future of Purpose-Driven Creativity in Advertising with Maurice 'Rizz' Wangalachi
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0:59Curious about the evolving landscape of advertising and how creativity is being redefined in Kenya and beyond? In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of purpose-driven creativity and its impact on the advertising industry. Discover how global trends are influencing local narratives and the role of technology in shaping the future o…
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RFG 32 | The Future of Purpose-Driven Creativity in Advertising with Maurice 'Rizz' Wangalachi
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2:03:34Curious about the evolving landscape of advertising and how creativity is being redefined in Kenya and beyond? In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of purpose-driven creativity and its impact on the advertising industry. Discover how global trends are influencing local narratives and the role of technology in shaping the future o…
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RFG31 Trailer | Understanding Creative Trends in Marketing & Advertising w Maurice 'Rizz' Wangalachi
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1:01Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of some of Kenya’s most impactful advertising campaigns? In this episode, we dive deep into the world of creativity, marketing, and the art of storytelling. How do brands like Airtel and Ogilvy craft messages that resonate with millions? And what role does culture play in shaping those stories? Today, we…
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RFG 31 | Understanding Creative Trends in Marketing and Advertising with Maurice 'Rizz' Wangalachi
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54:43Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of some of Kenya’s most impactful advertising campaigns? In this episode, we dive deep into the world of creativity, marketing, and the art of storytelling. How do brands like Airtel and Ogilvy craft messages that resonate with millions? And what role does culture play in shaping those stories? Today, we…
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RFG30 | One Major Factor Why Potential Buyers Don't Buy Your Product or Service with Branding Professional Irambu Kawira
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1:52:48We do what it takes to make brands successful, isn't it a shame that we don't do it for our personal brand? How do we rebel against average so we can be un-ignorable and get the opportunities we so desire? Branding professional Kawira Irambu answers questions you never knew you had and shares ideas you won't hear anywhere else on how to unleash you…
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RFG29 Trailer | How Brand Strategy and Marketing Can Increase Your Revenue - Klaire 'The Brand Titan' Muriithii
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1:00Watch the full conversation on youtube here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcG0BAZf4FcBy Andrew Balongo Opere
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RFG29 | How Brand Strategy and Marketing Can Make You Revenue - Klaire 'The Brand Titan' Muriithi
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1:32:57Are you curious to know how Brand strategy and Marketing can increase revenue for your business? In this episode of "Revenge of the Forsaken Gods," I interview brand custodian Klaire "The Brand Titan" Muriithi is currently the Brand at Little Cab, and she has experience with brands in tech, gaming, sports betting, and consumer goods. She shares her…
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RFG 28 Trailer | Life Changing Insights From Writing The Good Success with Dr. Emmanuel Mango
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0:56Ever wonder how the titles of your favorite books come to be? I had the pleasure of delving into the creative process with Dr. Emmanuel Mango, whose journey to titling his book “The Good Success” was nothing short of fascinating. We explored the iterations from leadership to differentiation, and how the perfect subtitle emerged. It's a testament to…
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RFG 28 | Life Changing Insights From Writing The Good Success Book with Dr. Emmanuel Mango
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43:59Coming up with a good title and subtitle for your book is not easy. In part three and the last part of our conversation, Dr. Mango author of the Good Success: How to live an impactful, fulfilling and value driven life shares how he came up with the title and subtitle, the lessons he learnt bringing the book to life and the strategies that helped hi…
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RFG 27 Trailer | The 5 Steps Framework To Unlock The Good Success with Dr. Emmanuel Mango
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0:55Everyone wants to know how to be successful, but there's no clear step by step guide to follow to get those results. In the second part of the episode of "Revenge of the Forsaken Gods," host Andrew Balongo Opere talks with Dr. Emmanuel Mango, author of "The Good Success," about the 5 step framework for leading a good, personally fulfilling and impa…
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RFG 27 | The 5 Steps Framework To Unlock The Good Success with Dr. Emmanuel Mango
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51:59Everyone wants to know how to be successful, but there's no clear step by step guide to follow to get those results. In the second part of the episode of "Revenge of the Forsaken Gods," host Andrew Balongo Opere talks with Dr. Emmanuel Mango, author of "The Good Success," about the 5 step framework for leading a good, personally fulfilling and impa…
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RFG 26 | Cultivate A Fulfilling, Impactful and Value Driven Life with Dr. Emmanuel Mango
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51:03Are you an organization who is dealing with low engagement, low productivity and lack of motivation? Are you an employee that hates your job, your boss or yourself and resigning is just not an option? Do you have money, power and fame and still yearning for something that you can't fully grasp? As a result of his experiences with clients, Dr, Emman…
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RFG26 Trailer | How To Cultivate A Fulfilling, Impactful and Value Driven Life with Dr. Emmanuel Mango
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1:00Are you an organization who is dealing with low engagement, low productivity and lack of motivation? Are you an employee that hates your job, your boss or yourself and resigning is just not an option? Do you have money, power and fame and still yearning for something that you can't fully grasp? As a result of his experiences with clients, Dr, Emman…
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RFG25 Trailer | Fear Of The Unknown Stops You From Reaching Greatness with Anthony PW Wachira
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1:00Fear of the unknown prevents you from trying, and stops you from reaching your greatness shares Anthony Wachira, a transitions coach who helps individuals and teams make their transitions smooth, figure their value and thrive. He shares a powerful question that can if you can answer will help you take the steps to embracing walking forward into the…
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RFG25 | Fear Of The Unknown Stops You From Reaching Greatness with Anthony PW Wachira
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1:19:41Fear of the unknown prevents you from trying, and stops you from reaching your greatness shares Anthony Wachira, a transitions coach who helps individuals and teams make their transitions smooth, figure their value and thrive. He shares a powerful question that can if you can answer will help you take the steps to embracing walking forward into the…
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RFG24 Trailer | Clients Don't Care About Your Product or Service With Coach Betty Mwaura
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1:09Michael Joseph from Safaricom taught me one big lesson, that clients don't care about our products and services. They care about how their life is better as a result of our product. Listen or watch the full episode for more impactful insights if you are thinking of starting your own businessBy Andrew Balongo Opere
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RFG24 | Clients Don't Care About Your Product or Service With Coach Betty Mwaura
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1:24:32Michael Joseph from Safaricom taught me one big lesson, that clients don't care about our products and services. They care about how their life is better as a result of our product. Find out more insightful takeaways from part 2 of this conversation like the guilt that comes with failing at business after leaving a well paying job and having to bor…
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RFG23 Trailer | Monetize Your Professional Expertise Today with Coach Betty Mwaura
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1:17Many professionals have expertise that they don't know how to monetize beyond their salary, shares @CoachBettyMwaura, business coach and corporate trainer of Royalle International. Through her story find out how you can turn things around for your professional life.By Andrew Balongo Opere
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RFG23 | Monetize Your Professional Expertise Today with Coach Betty Mwaura
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43:59Many professionals have expertise that they don't know how to monetize beyond their salary, shares Coach Betty Mwaura, business coach and corporate trainer of Royalle International. In Part 1, we explore how she wanted to become a lawyer and things didn't go according to plan, how she found out how her salary was going to help her achieve her dream…
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RFG22 Trailer | Rising Above Addiction: I Went To Rehab To Save My Marriage - Fareed Diamond Khimani
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1:02Do you and the kids miss me? No, it's much more pleasant without you. This was the conversation Fareed Khimani, radio host and now substance abuse counselor had when he called home. In this conversation, we explore how addictions affected his performance at work, his relationships and his life. This is a much watch episode coming out at 8 a.m.…
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RFG22 | Rising Above Addiction: I Went To Rehab To Save My Marriage - Fareed Diamond Khimani
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1:06:29How does one get the courage to overcome addiction to substances? In this episode, we explore Fareed's Khimani's journey from addiction to recovery, how one who is addicted can get help and what can friends, family and colleagues do to support or help someone they know is addicted. He is a Kenyan radio host on the morning show at Capital FM, and al…
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RFG21 Trailer | Find Your Inner Strength By Gaining Mental Freedom with Lynn Mutheu
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0:33Do you know what it takes to unlock your inner strength as an adult? What childhood experiences can prevent you from cultivating your inner strength? What challenges in adolescences are you likely to experience that are likely to hold you back? If you want the answers to these questions and more, Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/0t314wKdlkU Watc…
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RFG21 | Unlocking Trust: The Hidden Key to Inner Strength and Personal Freedom with Psychologist Lynn Mutheu
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1:14:32Do you know what it takes to unlock your inner strength as an adult? What childhood experiences can prevent you from cultivating your inner strength? What challenges in adolescences are you likely to experience that are likely to hold you back? In this episode, we shall be answering the above questions including discussing 4 types of parenting styl…
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RFG 20 Trailer | Find Out How To Think Trailer Beyond Right and Wrong with Prof. Ngure wa Mwachofi
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0:37"We can see life as right and wrong, or we can see life as lessons," says retired Humanities professor Ngure wa Mwachofi. The previous mindset can create lost opportunities in business, life and relationships. Explore the opportunity to see things as different as opposed to wrong with the Perspective Model and you can experience viewing your busine…
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RFG20 | Thinking Beyond Right and Wrong: Discovering The Power In Perspective with Prof. Ngure wa Mwachofi
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1:15:34"We can see life as right and wrong, or we can see life as lessons," says retired Humanities professor Ngure wa Mwachofi. The previous mindset can create lost opportunities in business, life and relationships. Explore the opportunity to see things as different as opposed to wrong with the Perspective Model and you can experience viewing your busine…
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RFG19 Trailer | Discover the Surprising Good and Bad of Kenya via Black American Eyes with Brittney Caldwell
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0:36What would cause someone to pack their bags and move to Africa? Brittney Caldwell aka Brittney in Africa, a teacher and travel content blogger shares her reason for moving, cultural differences and opportunities in Kenya among other things. Listen or watch the full conversation to enjoy more of her adventures…
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RFG19 | Discover the Surprising Good and Bad of Kenya via Black American Eyes with Brittney Caldwell
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56:05What would cause someone to pack their bags and move to Africa? Brittney Caldwell aka Brittney in Africa, a teacher and travel content blogger shares her reason for moving, cultural differences and opportunities in Kenya among other things. We discuss: Why she got on the wrong side of #KOT(Kenyans on Twitter) [08:09] Kenyan Racism vs American Racis…
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RFG18 | What To Do When One is Suicidal with Grace Kinuthia
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42:11Do you know what to do when someone close to you is suicidal? I spoke with psychologist Grace Kinuthia to help me get rid of my ignorance. We discuss: How to identify when someone is suicidal, What would cause someone to be suicidal, What you can do to support them when they are suicidal amongst other things. Connect with Grace Facebook: https://ww…
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RFG 17 | Quarter Life Crisis and Managing Transitions with Anthony PW Wachira
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1:11:22Are you anxious because you are not sure of the direction of your goals, plans and relationships. Transitions coach Anthony PW Wachira helps individuals and teams make their transitions smooth, figure their value and thrive. He addresses the doubts, challenges that surround your career, relationships and/or financial situation and offers guidance o…
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RFG 17 Trailer | Quarter Life Crisis and Managing Transitions with Anthony PW Wachira
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1:05Are you anxious because you are not sure of the direction of your goals, plans and relationships. Transitions coach Anthony PW Wachira helps individuals and teams make their transitions smooth, figure their value and thrive. He addresses the doubts, challenges that surround your career, relationships and/or financial situation and offers guidance o…
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RFG 16 Trailer | I Never Knew I Had A Choice with Lynn Mutheu
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0:57Are you getting what you want from life? Do you sense a need to make changes in your daily life? Listen as psychologist Lynn Huma and I explore a few ideas and factors that affect choices and change in order to help you increase your awareness about who you are, and see the choices open to you.By Andrew Balongo Opere
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RFG 16 | I Never Knew I Had A Choice with Lynn Mutheu
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1:01:38Are you getting what you want from life? Do you sense a need to make changes in your daily life? Psychologist Lynn Huma and I explore a few ideas and factors that affect choices and change in order to help you increase your awareness about who you are, and see the choices open to you. In this episode, we cover several key topics including: [5 Facto…
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RFG15 | 5 Ways Music Shapes Your Life with Prof. Ngure wa Mwachofi
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1:14:19Music shapes our lives. From advertizing to religion, politics to social gatherings, education to entertainment, music soothes, energizes and changes our heart, mind and body. Listen to retired communications Ngure wa Mwachofi, BSc., MA., PhD as he unpacks how this happens and plays for us some music too. In this episode, we cover several key topic…
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RFG14 | Improve your family dynamics to influence your career with Liz Watters
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1:09:44We explore with Liz Watters, an Australian psychotherapist, mystic and teacher about how she became a healer, the psychology of families and how this impacts our career In this episode we cover several topics including: How people pleasing starts [41:07] The impact of people pleasing as an adult [53:27] How people sabotage themselves at work [55:18…
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RFG13 | Finding Hope, Healing and Joy Through Music with Lisa Oduor-Noah with Lisa Oduor Noah
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1:59:56In releasing her new Extended Play album (EP), Lisa Oduor Noah, a Kenyan singer, songwriter and composer chat with me about her top songs, the Berklee shock, EP inspiration and much more In this episode, we cover several key topics including: [Personal songs that her audience love] [14:47] [Why Berklee shocked me] [53:16] [Inspiration behind her EP…
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RFG12 | How to Double the Value of Your Business with Colin Lindsay
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1:09:44In this episode, Colin Lindsay, Global Managing Director of the Alpha Group shares how he helps SMEs double the value of their business and dominate the marketplace. We cover several key topics including: Key mistakes entrepreneurs make [5:35] Why join a peer to peer executive board [30:03] Traits of successful individuals [36:30] And lots more! Co…
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RFG11 | How To Thrive Despite the Pandemic with Cece Ojany-Bekhor
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1:30:38In her second interview Cece Ojany-Bekhor, founder of the Main Protagonist Coaching talks of how she has thrived despite being in a pandemic. In this episode, we cover several key topics including: [How to balance being a busy leader and a cool parent] [4:51] [What to do when you experience burnout] [30:00] [3 Techniques to overcome arguements with…
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RFG10 | What I Learnt from Bartending, Abusing Alcohol and Radio with Fareed Khimani
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47:17In this episode, Fareed Khimani, a Kenyan based radio and media personality shares how to be true to yourself, interesting bartending stories and his depression journey. What We Discuss with Fareed: Going to high school in a different culture from Nanyuki to Florida How identity changes how people see and treat you Being true to yourself What he le…
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RFG09 | What I learnt from corporate, a miscarriage and batman and the joker with Cece Ojany-Bekhor
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1:22:29Cece Ojany-Bekhor is a speaker, trainer & coach at The Main Protagonist.. Some of her clients have been Google, Safaricom and General Electric. She specialises in teaching entrepreneurs, leaders in organisations and your teams how to get the results you want with ease & flow. This involves one-on-one coaching programs and workshops for leaders, dur…
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RFG08 | What I Learnt About Storytelling, Filmmaking and Building A Community with Charles Vogl
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1:00:11Charles Vogl is an executive consultant, award winning author and regular guest lecturer at the Yale School of Management and Yale Leadership Institute. He works with leaders in technology, media and government to make them more effective in creating change. I recently had the privilege of reviewing his book which I found to be an easy read and con…
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RFG08 Trailer | The Art of Building Your Community
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1:53This is the trailer to Episode 8 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/revengeoftheforsakengods/messageBy Andrew Balongo Opere
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RFG07 | The Journey into the hart of a psychologist with Dr. Chris Hart
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45:43Dr. Chris Hart talks about his journey into psychology and what he has learnt from his clients --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/revengeoftheforsakengods/messageBy Andrew Balongo Opere
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RFG07 Trailer | The Journey of a psychologist with Dr. Chris Hart
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1:13This is the trailer to episode 7 coming out this evening at 6pm East African Time --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/revengeoftheforsakengods/messageBy Andrew Balongo Opere
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RFG06 | How to build a thriving business without a degree with Daniel Mutuku
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1:19:17Daniel Mutuku is a Personal and Professional development coach at Careerpoint Solutions, a company that builds your communication skills, employability skills and provides online courses in order to increase your earning potential. He is also a digital marketer and author of Facebook for Profit, Blueprint for Success and Conquer the Year 2020. Some…
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RFG06 Trailer | How to build a thriving business without a degree
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2:06Trailer to today's conversation. Tune in at 6pm or watch the video on youtube. Check out all the resources from the conversation on my blog https://www.revengeoftheforsakengods.home.blog --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/revengeoftheforsakengods/messageBy Andrew Balongo Opere
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RFG05 | Emotional Intelligence in the Time of Corona with Derek Bbanga
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46:10Derek Bbanga is a communications consultant with Public Image Africa, Genos Certified Emotional Intelligence practitioner. He is the Leadership Development Manager for Public Image Inc. a soft skills company that addresses Image and Etiquette matters., a keynote speaker and corporate host for launches, conferences and team building sessions. What W…
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