Ali is a professional wedding, celebrity and VIP photographer living in Hong Kong. His romance with photography began in 1989 when his uncle gave him a 35mm camera as a birthday present. At the age of 16, he  began documenting one of the modern world’s most important events: The fall of the Berlin Wall. Witnessing this unique event filled with emotions, colors and cultural diversity shaped his photographic style. Since then, he has traveled the world in 30 countries and called 6 of them home. Key Questions Asked:0:00 – Introduction2:50 – Escaping Iran and living in other countries4:50 – My first 35mm photo6:48 – Moving to Hong Kong8:00 – Financial crisis, how I specialised in photography13:15 – Different transitions in life17:25 – How to seize opportunity in life22:18 – Why NFT is great for artist31:22 – Be the first, best or different35:52 – Where I find my me-time37:52 – How do I handle negative feedback45:38 – How to gain perspective and gratitude in life🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-ghorbani-94239b5🔗 CONNECT WITH AARON🎥 YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@transformativepurpose  📕Unstuck: Think Like A Kid And Free Your Mind - https://www.transformativepurpose.com/shop📸 Instagram - https://instagram.com/aarontpang💻 Website - https://www.transformativepurpose.com👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronpangSupport the showFrom the author of Unstuck, Aaron was emotionally stuck after a life lesson that happened in April 2019. He founded Transformative Purpose, a media and education platform to share inspiration and ideas, and help people become better at what they do. TP is a top 3% globally ranked Apple podcast. Previous guests include global CEO and entrepreneurs, scientists, psychologists, Olympian and professional athletes, authors, coaches, parents and many more.For more inspiration and ideas, check out: Self-help book - Unstuck on Amazon Transformative Journal on Amazon Become a speaker Contact us for workshops Sponsor our epsidoe

Gary is the Managing Director and Principal Instructor of Glo Consulting. He is a TEDx Speaker and seasoned trainer with extensive corporate experience. He spent most of his career working at some of the most admired Fortune 500 companies including LVMH, Apple Inc., Unilever, GlaxoSmithKline and Nestle, with a scope covering the Greater China & APAC region. He was the former Head of Marketing & Admissions for the HKUST MBA Programs, and now serves as a Guest Lecturer for the HKU SPACE Institute for China Business and Nielsen University. He is a high impact presentation winner and has made over 1,000 public speeches in 30 different cities, and is also an Udemy Online Course Instructor with 50,000+ students globally.Key Questions Asked:0:00 - Introduction1:25 - From small company to fortune 500 company3:50 - Starting my own company6:45 - Should everyone be an entrepreneur9:36 - What skills should people invest in13:15 - Why do parents scream at children17:48 - Why do people lose momentum in life22:12 - My struggles25:44 - What I learned from my mum28:14 - My parents' divorce31:19 - Shifting our mindset when we are confronted with discomfort35:35 - Three questions🔗 CONNECT WITH GARY👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/garwailo🔗 CONNECT WITH AARON🎥 YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@transformativepurpose  📕Unstuck: Think Like A Kid And Free Your Mind - https://www.transformativepurpose.com/shop📸 Instagram - https://instagram.com/aarontpang💻 Website - https://www.transformativepurpose.com👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronpangSupport the showFrom the author of Unstuck, Aaron was emotionally stuck after a life lesson that happened in April 2019. He founded Transformative Purpose, a media and education platform to share inspiration and ideas, and help people become better at what they do. TP is a top 3% globally ranked Apple podcast. Previous guests include global CEO and entrepreneurs, scientists, psychologists, Olympian and professional athletes, authors, coaches, parents and many more.For more inspiration and ideas, check out: Self-help book - Unstuck on Amazon Transformative Journal on Amazon Become a speaker Contact us for workshops Sponsor our epsidoe

Elaine Chung is a director at HKICPA, bestselling author, award-winning speaker and performance Coach. Sook Hyung Paek is a bilingual (Korean and English) author and executive coach who offers individual and group coaching to leaders. With over 30 years of business experience, her coaching philosophy emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and aligning with "Forces for Good."KEY QUESTIONS ASKED:0:00 - Introduction2:03 - How to co-author together5:45 - How to get clarity in life and take actionable steps (GRA3CE)10:58 - Why people failed their goal (WOOP)13:17 - What is failure19:13 - Who should read You Lead You22:15 - Building relationships with social media, overcome withdrawal25:08 - Three questions🔗 CONNECT WITH ELAINE & SOOK👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaine-chung-2b00a0174/👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sook-hyung-paek-msc-pcc-women-in-leadership-202708172/🔗 CONNECT WITH AARON🎥 YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@transformativepurpose  📕Unstuck: Think Like A Kid And Free Your Mind - https://www.transformativepurpose.com/shop📸 Instagram - https://instagram.com/aarontpang💻 Website - https://www.transformativepurpose.com👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronpangSupport the showFrom the author of Unstuck, Aaron was emotionally stuck after a life lesson that happened in April 2019. He founded Transformative Purpose, a media and education platform to share inspiration and ideas, and help people become better at what they do. TP is a top 3% globally ranked Apple podcast. Previous guests include global CEO and entrepreneurs, scientists, psychologists, Olympian and professional athletes, authors, coaches, parents and many more.For more inspiration and ideas, check out: Self-help book - Unstuck on Amazon Transformative Journal on Amazon Become a speaker Contact us for workshops Sponsor our epsidoe

Episode 32Cristiane is a savvy customer/guest focused leader with 20+ years of global experience (Brazil, USA, Asia Pacific and Europe).KEY QUESTIONS ASKED:0:00 - Introduction1:58 - Why I don't have TV6:17 - How I shaped my job17:45 - Look for the good23:20 - Perfectionism26:30 - What to tell my younger self and older self30:54 - Live your own life32:00 - How to be vulnerable34:45 - Three questions🔗 CONNECT WITH CRISTIANE👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristianeross/🔗 CONNECT WITH AARON🎥 YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@transformativepurpose  📕Unstuck: Think Like A Kid And Free Your Mind - https://www.transformativepurpose.com/shop📸 Instagram - https://instagram.com/aarontpang💻 Website - https://www.transformativepurpose.com👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronpangSupport the showFrom the author of Unstuck, Aaron was emotionally stuck after a life lesson that happened in April 2019. He founded Transformative Purpose, a media and education platform to share inspiration and ideas, and help people become better at what they do. TP is a top 3% globally ranked Apple podcast. Previous guests include global CEO and entrepreneurs, scientists, psychologists, Olympian and professional athletes, authors, coaches, parents and many more.For more inspiration and ideas, check out: Self-help book - Unstuck on Amazon Transformative Journal on Amazon Become a speaker Contact us for workshops Sponsor our epsidoe

Aaron Pang is the bestselling author of the popular book, Unstuck - Think Like a Kid and Free Your Mind. Founder of Transformative Purpose - He is a 3-time book author, general management and transformation coach, and keynote speaker. He hosts a top 3% globally ranked podcast, Transformative Purpose. Aaron was recognised by Australia China Alumni Association as the Winner of the Australia China Alumni Award for arts and creative industries in 2022. Aaron’s honest insights on success, motivation and mindset —as well as his ability to develop deep conversations—have made him a leading thought leader in self-improvement. His experience in business has given him a rare breadth of general management and leadership opportunities spanning across business transformation, management consulting, and entrepreneurship. ✅  Key Questions Asked:0:00 - Introduction3:46 - About myself5:40 - What is transformative purpose8:10 - My purpose discovery13:28 - The four components in life each of us should think about18:47 - What happened during Covid24:03 - How to remove negativity in life26:10 - Bucket list28:24 - How I started my podcast and what I learned34:11 - Key takeaway to find your purpose36:00 - What brings me joy 🔗 CONNECT WITH AARON🎥 YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@transformativepurpose  📕Unstuck: Think Like A Kid And Free Your Mind - https://www.transformativepurpose.com/shop📸 Instagram - https://instagram.com/aarontpang💻 Website - https://www.transformativepurpose.com👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronpangSupport the showFrom the author of Unstuck, Aaron was emotionally stuck after a life lesson that happened in April 2019. He founded Transformative Purpose, a media and education platform to share inspiration and ideas, and help people become better at what they do. TP is a top 3% globally ranked Apple podcast. Previous guests include global CEO and entrepreneurs, scientists, psychologists, Olympian and professional athletes, authors, coaches, parents and many more.For more inspiration and ideas, check out: Self-help book - Unstuck on Amazon Transformative Journal on Amazon Become a speaker Contact us for workshops Sponsor our epsidoe

Hannah is a communication coach and works with companies and individuals to maximize the efficacy of their communications. She helps HR Managers make an impact and excel in their careers by demonstrating their expertise and value in meetings so they can earn respect, build strong relationships and move up in their careers at multinational companies.KEY QUESTIONS ASKED:0:00 - Introduction1:58 - Do you need to speak perfect English to be effective4:18 - International English is more functional5:58 - Common communication myths8:12 - How to improve your communication10:42 - How to respond to spontaneous question and think on our feet15:38 - How do I know if I am being effective in my communication17:52 - Big no-no speaking to a multinational audience20:20 - How to build up self-confidence and speak up (the piggyback technique)22:22 - Should we avoid starting with "I Think"24:16 - What can you do if you don't feel confident or scared of being talked over27:22 - Where can people learn from31:00 - Communication is a lifelong learning journey33:35 - How can we make our world better🔗 CONNECT WITH HANNAH👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahyurk🔗 CONNECT WITH AARON🎥 YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@transformativepurpose  📕Unstuck: Think Like A Kid And Free Your Mind - https://www.transformativepurpose.com/shop📸 Instagram - https://instagram.com/aarontpang💻 Website - https://www.transformativepurpose.com👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronpangSupport the showFrom the author of Unstuck, Aaron was emotionally stuck after a life lesson that happened in April 2019. He founded Transformative Purpose, a media and education platform to share inspiration and ideas, and help people become better at what they do. TP is a top 3% globally ranked Apple podcast. Previous guests include global CEO and entrepreneurs, scientists, psychologists, Olympian and professional athletes, authors, coaches, parents and many more.For more inspiration and ideas, check out: Self-help book - Unstuck on Amazon Transformative Journal on Amazon Become a speaker Contact us for workshops Sponsor our epsidoe

Angel Wong Hiu Ying is a Hong Kong gymnast. She competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics.KEY QUESTIONS ASKED:0:00 - Introduction4:06 - How I found my passion8:18 - The athlete mindset13:25 - How I set goals16:18 - Getting injured and the down moments25:45 - Gymnastics 10129:15 - How did I overcome my fear, do I persevere or pivot35:24 - People who inspire me versus my own unique self40:00 - Parents should encourage kids to explore as much as possible42:38 - Key takeaway from this conversation🔗 CONNECT WITH ANGEL📸 Instagram - https://instagram.com/angelwong0405511🔗 CONNECT WITH AARON🎥 YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@transformativepurpose  📕Unstuck: Think Like A Kid And Free Your Mind - https://www.transformativepurpose.com/shop📸 Instagram - https://instagram.com/aarontpang💻 Website - https://www.transformativepurpose.com👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronpangSupport the showFrom the author of Unstuck, Aaron was emotionally stuck after a life lesson that happened in April 2019. He founded Transformative Purpose, a media and education platform to share inspiration and ideas, and help people become better at what they do. TP is a top 3% globally ranked Apple podcast. Previous guests include global CEO and entrepreneurs, scientists, psychologists, Olympian and professional athletes, authors, coaches, parents and many more.For more inspiration and ideas, check out: Self-help book - Unstuck on Amazon Transformative Journal on Amazon Become a speaker Contact us for workshops Sponsor our epsidoe

The term Great Resignation or Great Re-Evaluation has been popping up, with good reason. What does a Chief Purpose Officer do? Karen Seymour, Chief Purpose Officer at human at work joins us to discuss the role of chief purpose officer, the issues with burnout, how to find one's purpose (our north star), and what we can do when there's a misalignment between our company's purpose and our purpose. Karen is an Impact-focused, results-driven leader, connector and collaborator with a passion for purpose and sustainability. She has built a career spanning over 25 years and forged strong partnerships, ecosystems and community impact for decades, where purpose has played centre stage in building action for a better world.  About Transformative PurposeEvery week we speak to some of the world's most successful leaders, inspiring individuals  and unsung heroes to learn about their transformation stories and  what we can do differently to become a better future-self and to make a better world than how we found it.Follow us on Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, YouTubeSupport the showFrom the author of Unstuck, Aaron was emotionally stuck after a life lesson that happened in April 2019. He founded Transformative Purpose, a media and education platform to share inspiration and ideas, and help people become better at what they do. TP is a top 3% globally ranked Apple podcast. Previous guests include global CEO and entrepreneurs, scientists, psychologists, Olympian and professional athletes, authors, coaches, parents and many more.For more inspiration and ideas, check out: Self-help book - Unstuck on Amazon Transformative Journal on Amazon Become a speaker Contact us for workshops Sponsor our epsidoe