In episode 89, I speak with author, speaker and leadership coach, John Carroll. Originally from Zimbabwe, John is now running his business, Leadership Safari, from Port MacQuarie, Australia. He grew up in war-torn Zimbabwe, started his own ad agency, moved to Australia to find himself trapped in a corporate career he wasn't loving. He nearly lost his life, after he fell asleep at the wheel on his lengthy commute home after a long day, he finally found some clarity of what he wanted for his life. He then took control of the one person he needed to lead, himself. What happened next is inspiring and empowering. Trust me, this is a powerful conversation not to be missed.
John Carroll has had an incredible journey to be at the point now where his loving his life. For most of his childhood, he endured war in Zimbabwe, he then started a business, moved country, started a career that was not his passion, and found himself in a rut. After a near death experience, he stopped to question his life. From that moment he gained clarity about the life he wanted to live. The quote that got him moving is: Clarity is king, consistency is queen and persistence rules the kingdom.
What happened next was a leap of faith, leading to lots of lessons and ultimately to John starting his business Leadership Safari's. He teaches leadership using fables of African animals, and the one he shared with me in the podcast is a powerful one. We spend time discussing the most important relationship that requires leading. That is the relationship with yourself.
John is a master story-teller and had me captivated for the whole podcast. He reminded me that anything is possible, when you have clarity, consistency and persistence, This is a powerful, inspiring and wonderful conversation you do not want to miss.
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