Ikigai Leadership

By: Dhru Beeharilal Dhru Bee
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  • Dhru Beeharilal explores the leadership journeys of leaders from all different backgrounds, industries, and walks of life, discussing the barriers they broke through, the challenges they overcame, and the influences and inspirations they encountered along the way.
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  • Dhru and Peter Hurley Talk About Following Your Passion

    Dhru and Peter Hurley Talk About Following Your Passion
    Dec 25 2023
    In this episode, Dhru interviews Peter Hurley, who shares his unconventional journey from studying human physiology and selling sailboats to becoming a highly successful headshot photographer. Starting with his unpredictable path to picking up a camera, Hurley's initial struggles in modeling and acting eventually led him to focus on photography. Driven by a desire to make a good living and pursue his passion, he overcame challenges and established himself as a sought-after headshot photographer, emphasizing the importance of taking risks and exploring new paths for a fulfilling career.Peter shares insights from this wealth of experience in the headshot photography industry including the significance of a strong work ethic, personal growth, and collaboration within the community. He stresses the value of education and learning the basics before developing a unique style. Additionally, the interview touches on the influence of mentors, childhood experiences, and the impact of travel on personal growth. Throughout the episode, there's a recurring theme of embracing opportunities, taking risks, and prioritizing personal growth to achieve greater success and fulfillment in one's career and life.About Peter HurleyPeter Hurley is a New York and Los Angeles based portrait photographer who is regarded as the industry leader in headshot photography. He’s best known for the genuine expressions he captures for his executive business portraits and actor headshots.With a wealth of diverse experiences, Peter Hurley has navigated life’s twists and turns with purpose and passion. From sailing the seven seas in preparation for the 1996 and 2000 Olympic Games to gracing the camera lens as a model for Polo Sport and Abercrombie & Fitch, Peter’s journey has been nothing short of remarkable. His peers recognize him as the foremost authority on headshot photography, a reputation solidified by his acclaimed book, The Headshot.With over two decades of experience, Peter seamlessly transitioned into the role of a director. His passion for excellence shines in every project, producing compelling videos that showcase his clients’ businesses at their best. Rooted in New York City, Peter finds inspiration in his beautiful wife and cherished twin daughters, driving his ongoing pursuit of creativity and excellence.--Contact Dhru Beeharilal | Nayan Leadership: Website: NayanLeadership.comLinkedIn: DhruBeeFacebook: NayanLeadershipYouTude: DhruBeeContact Peter Hurley | Peter Hurley: Website: Peter HurleyInstagram: Peter_HurleyTwitter: Peter_HurleyFacebook: PeterHurleyPhotoLinkedin: PeterHurleyYouTube: PeterHurleyPhotography--Transcript:Dhru 00:00Hey everybody, this is Dr. Dhru Bee. And I'm here to welcome you to my podcast, Ikigai Leadership. We're gonna be talking to leaders in all different industries from all different backgrounds and demographics from all over the world. And we'll be discussing topics like leadership development, culture, DEI, content creation and marketing, and all things business and entrepreneurship. Dhru 00:26All right, welcome, everybody. Welcome back to another edition of IIkigai Leadership. I'm here in a special place, here. This is not my normal spot. As usual. I'm sure you guys have known by now. I'm here with the amazing Peter Hurley. Thanks so much, Peter, for taking the time to talk today, man. Peter 00:42Oh my gosh, Drew, I'm so psyched you came in. This is awesome. I need, I wanted you to see the studio and hang out with you. But this is cool that we got to do this. Dhru 00:48The studio is awesome. It's actually, the location is phenomenal. But this this actually is setup. I mean, I'm I'm blown away by how amazing this for folks. I mean, I brought my photographer and Peter already has everything set up here, which is pretty cool. So I can take advantage this amazing space. Super cool. Peter 01:03So no, I was excited. Because I knew when you asked me to do this, and you were gonna come up, I was like, I'll be ready. I'm gonna have this place rockin and rollin by then. Dhru 01:11It's awesome to have you on here. And a lot of folks who are watching us will not really know you, have an idea of your background in that kind of thing. But who is Peter, would you start by going to what what made you pick up pick up a camera? I mean, we talked about this a little bit. You told us a story back in Denver, but I mean, folks who weren't there, obviously. Peter 01:28Sure. My name is Peter Hurley. I was born in New Jersey. The path for me to grab a camera was pretty random. I didn't know what the heck I was doing. I went to BU and I was studying like human physiology. And I was like, I don't know what I'm gonna do. When I graduated. I graduate and I sailed for the summer. As I always did. I raced sailboats all my life. And I just I was really into it. I grew up on the Jersey Shore in a small town called Mantaloking. That summer, I was selling sailboats at a local sailors' shop. And one of my friends ...
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Dhru and Sajad Abid Talk Business Coaching

    Dhru and Sajad Abid Talk Business Coaching
    Dec 11 2023
    In this episode, Dhru talks with the lawyer, entrepreneur, business coach, and CEO of the Cause and Effect Consulting company, Sajad Abid about the reality of finding success in the business world. They have an honest conversation on what it takes to find a succession business and how to tell if entrepreneurship is right for you or not. From being money-motivated to juggling plenty of hats to finding your passion in work, they discuss it all. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who needs a pep talk to feel motivated about their calling. You’ll hear real-life examples of clients both Dhru and Sajad have encountered, along with mistakes learned along the way. Sajad also shares his unique perspective on what it takes to get a business started and why you can’t be a people-pleaser if you want your business to grow. You’ll also hear what it takes to live your dream, even if it means buying a literal mountain! About Sajad Abid HusainSajad Abid Husain is a highly sought-after business mentor, coach, and CEO of Cause and Effect Consulting. Sajad is a highly sought-after business mentor/coach and sounding board for ideas and key advising. His years of experience creating successful businesses and coaching motivated entrepreneurs to do the same, has set Sajad apart from the busy world of online coaches. His raw, authentic approach, to business is informed by his experience as a lawyer, social worker, teacher, and his incredible life story. Resources discussed in this episode:Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon LechterI Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit SethiThe Science of Sex Appeal imdbLes Brown--Contact Dhru Beeharilal | Nayan Leadership: Website: NayanLeadership.comLinkedIn: DhruBeeFacebook: NayanLeadershipYouTude: DhruBeeContact Sajad Abid | Cause and Effect Consulting: Website: CauseAndEffectConsulting.comCalendar BookingInstagram: CauseAndEffectConsultingTikTokFacebook: CauseAndEffectConsultingYouTube: CauseAndEffectConsulting--Transcript:Dhru 00:00Hey everybody, this is Dr. Dhru Bee. And I'm here to welcome you to my podcast, Ikigai Leadership. We're gonna be talking to leaders in all different industries from all different backgrounds and demographics from all over the world. And we'll be discussing topics like leadership development, culture, DEI, content creation and marketing, and all things business and entrepreneurship. Dhru 00:27Everybody, welcome back to another edition of Ikigai Leadership. Thank you so much for joining us. My name is Dhru Beeharilal. I'm here with a unique guest who I'm actually excited about this interview because we can talk through just really just talk shit, Sajad Abid. Sajad, thank you for joining us today. Sajad 00:42Thank you very much. It's Sajad Abid. Dhru 00:45Abid, sorry, my bad. Sajad 00:46It’s okay, well, we gotta get my dead grandfather's name right. Dhru 00:48Fair enough. My apologies. Sajad 00:50I've been called worse. Dhru 00:51That's true. That's fair. I mean, I'm sure I think we all have but yeah, I'm sure you especially have. Sajad 00:58Thanks. I think.  Dhru 00:59No, it's a compliment. So, we just talked a few minutes before we started this conversation here. And I'm actually gonna start with a little bit different than I normally do. And I want folks to hear about your idea about weekends, or lack thereof. So, we just talked about a unique perspective you have on weekdays, weekends, and just days in general. Do you mind sharing that real quick before we jump into your backstory and everything? Sajad 01:24Sure, I have no idea what day it is, until somebody tells me. There's a quote that says, “If you do what you love for a living, you never work a day in your life.” So, my life is Groundhog's Day. It's the same thing every single day and it's fun all the time. I work the vast majority of the time, but I love what I do. So, it's not like work at all. It's not like hard labour, or I've positioned my life, to be in the place where I get to do exactly what I want, be completely myself, have complete autonomy, help a lot of people make a lot of money. I help them make a lot of money, and I make a lot of money. So, it's all fun, everything's good. Every single day. Dhru 02:08The podcast title is Ikigai Leadership and that leads Ikigai, right, the whole, like, finding passion for what you're doing. And then just leaning into it and doing it, right? And finding different aspects of yourself that you want to enjoy. And then really leading to all those aspects at the same time, because there are different things that are gonna light up different parts of you, right? Sajad runs a couple of different things. One is Cause and Effect Consulting, which is a, I'll let you talk about what exactly it is. But my bad summary of it is business coaching and supporting people in positions of being business owners and leaders in organizations kind of thing, and how to grow their businesses. Right? That's my short, really bad version ...
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    57 mins
  • Dhru and Steven Kirch Talk About How to Build a World-Class Company

    Dhru and Steven Kirch Talk About How to Build a World-Class Company
    Nov 27 2023
    In this episode of the Ikigai Leadership podcast, Dr. Dhru Beeharilal sits down with Dr. Steven Kirch to discuss his journey from being a physicist at IBM to becoming a successful business coach. They delve into the importance of effective management, the power of measuring leading indicators, and the significance of caring for employees. Dr. Kirch also shares insights from his time at Intel during the 90s, a pivotal era in computing technology.They explore Steven's transition from IBM to Intel and the critical role he played during the advent of the Pentium chip. Steven emphasizes the value of measuring leading indicators for success in sales and business development. He also highlights the importance of genuinely caring for employees, drawing on his experience in leadership at Intel. Listen in to discover the valuable insights and powerful lessons that Steve Kirch shares and find out how you can transform your leadership and business skills. Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn from a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience.About Steve Kirch Dr. Steven Kirch is not only a seasoned business coach and former physicist but also a visionary leader with a unique perspective forged through over two decades of experience at Intel. His expertise lies in the seamless integration of technical prowess with effective management strategies, making him a standout figure in the realm of leadership development. Beyond his impressive professional background, Dr. Kirch's unwavering commitment to employee well-being and his passion for teaching have been instrumental in shaping his distinctive approach to coaching. In this episode, he imparts invaluable insights from his journey, offering a wealth of knowledge to business owners and aspiring leaders alike.Resources discussed in this episode:IBM: www.ibm.comIntel: www.intel.comThe Seven Habits of Highly Effective PeopleAndy Grove: Andrew S. GroveICF: coachingfederation.orgRandy Haykin--Contact Dhru Beeharilal | Nayan Leadership: Website: NayanLeadership.comLinkedIn: DhruBeeFacebook: NayanLeadershipYouTude: DhruBeeContact Steven Kirch | Profit Minds: Website: profitminds.netThe Gratitude NetworkTwitter: @sjkirchLinkedin: Steven Kirch--Transcript:Dhru 00:00Hey everybody, this is Dr. Dhru Bee. And I'm here to welcome you to my podcast Ikigai Leadership. We're gonna be talking to leaders in all different industries from all different backgrounds and demographics from all over the world. And we'll be discussing topics like leadership development, culture, DEI, content creation and marketing, and all things business and entrepreneurship. Dhru 00:24Hey everybody, welcome back to another edition of Ikigai Leadership. I'm Dr. Dhru Beeharilal and I'm here with Dr. Steven Kirch. Steve, great to meet you, thanks for coming out today, I really appreciate the time. Steven 00:35Dr. Dhru, hey, great to be here. I'm really looking forward to our conversation today. Dhru 00:40Yeah. So, profit minds, it's obviously it's business coaching, for those who don't know, and particularly different lens, as Steven knows, you know, everyone, every coach has their own little lens through which they see the world through which they help the clients see the world. And so what's your lens? What does it look like for you? Steven 00:55It's interesting, because, yeah, my lens is quite different. I'm a scientist and I like to understand things in some level of detail before I prescribe some kind of a solution. And life is an experiment. So, we try something and if it doesn't work, we'll try something else. And, you know, I've learned a lot over my years. That's, you know, how I got the gray hair. Dhru 01:26You earned the gray hair writing and getting– Steven 01:28I earned it, I earned every one of them. That’s right. Dhru 01:30Yeah. So, tell us more about I know you're a PhD in physics, right? How do you go from being a PhD in physics to being a business coach? Steven 01:39Yeah. So, it is kind of an interesting story that, you know the first job I had out of graduate school, my wife and I both got jobs working for IBM, in New York, and moved there. And, you know, I had no desire whatsoever to be a manager in the IBM System, because a manager couldn't do anything technical. And I loved technology, and I loved being on the cutting edge of developing new technologies. That was the reason that I became a physicist in the first place was to discover new things and the IBM System required that managers be managers pure and simple manage. We had a minimum of 30 people reporting to you. And that meant all you could do is manage. I've been at IBM for eight, nine years, something like that. And they did their first layoffs. And it was at that point, I realized I needed to take responsibility for my own career. When I joined IBM, I figured I'd be there for the rest of my life, you were called an “IBMer”, that was the expectation. But when they made that change, I said, well, I ...
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    27 mins

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