Welcome, dear listeners, to our podcast episode, 'Panda's Path to Leadership: A Bamboo Forest Tale.' Today, we journey into the heart of the Bamboo Forest, a place where stories come alive, and where a simple panda takes us on an unforgettable adventure of leadership, self-discovery, and unity. So, settle in and let's embark on this tale together.

Crafting Your Career Journey - Today, we're embarking on a journey to design the most important project we'll ever work on – our career paths

SkillRanch Podcast Ep 23: How Accounting provides a Big Picture of Business Performance Ft. Matthew Birch   In this episode we will discuss about;   Is it true an accountant just save taxes?    Why should we as a person know basic accounting    Why is accounting important for a business    Soft Skills for Accounting Industry    What made you successful in this industry   Birch Accounting   About Guest - Matthew Birch   After completing a diploma in Financial Management at BCIT in Vancouver Matthew went on to complete the CMA designation as a Certified Management Accountant in 2004. Working in both public and private companies Matthew worked his way up through the ranks within the accounting profession earning senior management positions as a Corporate Controller in the equipment industry, the construction industry and the oil and gas industry.   During his time as a corporate controller Matthew came to understand that while tax accounting may be a necessity, Management Accounting, which is the ability for a business to relate the monthly financial performance to that of the businesses operational performance, is just as necessary, if not more so, and yet in the business community Management Accounting is wildly undervalued.   In 2019 Matthew left his role as a Corporate Controller to take on a business development role with Birch Accounting, a bookkeeping business built for the purpose of providing monthly financial insight to the small business community (Under $5M in annual revenue). The introduction of management accounting to this small business community that has traditionally only viewed the accounting profession as tax preparers or data entry clerks has already started to make an impact, helping business owners learn the impact of their decisions throughout the year rather than when they file their taxes.   https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-birch-85463921/   Host - Syed Bilal Wasim     Mindset Empowerment Coach & Certified John Maxwell Trainer      "Empowering individuals and organizations to develop greater influence, impact and help you achieve your dreams"      Contact Me.    I am looking forward to assisting you on your journey to becoming a successful leader.      Mobile - +1 438 921 9919    Email - bilal@bilalwasim.com    For Podcast Guests - bilal@skillranch.com  https://www.linkedin.com/in/syedbilalwasim/

SkillRanch Podcast Ep 22 - Why Performance Matters for your Organization Ft. Paul Poirier In this episode we discuss 1. What is Performance Management 2. Why is it Important? 3. How can we implement performance management in our business? 4. Paul Business Venture - EISA About Paul Poirier Paul possesses extensive knowledge of employee engagement and innovation. First and foremost, he considers himself to be a sustainability crusader. Sustainability, the process of waste elimination, and prevention for the purpose of resource life extension - something every business leader and employee should be focused on. As a sustainability crusader, his success, for the most part, can be attributed to his unquenched passion for improving business and personal performance. His passion is complemented with a keen ability to see and discover waste throughout all business value streams. Even with over 20 years of delivering sustainability success, he gets just as excited today as he did when he first saw his clients create winning cultures and sustainable businesses. Paul is a senior advisor for EISA and ABATE. Host - Syed Bilal Wasim   Mindset Empowerment Coach & Certified John Maxwell Trainer     "Empowering individuals and organizations to develop greater influence, impact and help you achieve your dreams"     Contact Me.   I am looking forward to assisting you on your journey to becoming a successful leader.     Mobile - +1 438 921 9919   Email - bilal@bilalwasim.com   For Podcast Guests - bilal@skillranch.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/syedbilalwasim/

SkillRanch Podcast Ep 21 - Leveraging DISC for effective communication & developing deeper relationship Ft. Ericka Ary Guest - Ericka Ary Ericka is a John Maxwell Certified DISC consultant and Healthcare Leadership Coach and Trainer. Having 25 years experience working in Healthcare as a RN, Nurse Manager and Practice Director she is passionate about working with Healthcare Professionals that desire more career satisfaction and want to improve their leadership skills, regardless if it is leading them self better or someone else. She is also passionate about what her mentor, John Maxwell, teaches - The only way to have a better tomorrow is through personal growth today. Today we are going to discuss DISC personality assessments and how they can help you jumpstart personal awareness to increase your growth and improve your communication skills. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericka-ary-5621168/ Host - Syed Bilal Wasim Mindset Empowerment Coach & Certified John Maxwell Trainer   "Empowering individuals and organizations to develop greater influence, impact and help you achieve your dreams"   Contact Me.  I am looking forward to assisting you on your journey to becoming a successful leader.   Mobile - +1 438 921 9919  Email - bilal@bilalwasim.com  For Podcast Guests - bilal@skillranch.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/syedbilalwasim/

SkillRanch Podcast Ep 20 - Discovery ourselves & reducing stress in our lives Ft. Andrew S Oakes   In this episode we discuss,   [0:00] Andrew's story of self-discovery  [4:10] Leading ourselves during tough situations  [8:38] Types of distractions & how do we master such situations  [14:05] How to overcome procrastination & discomfort  [23:10] Top Three things to manage stress in our lives  [29:20] Fun fact about Andrew   Guest Andrew S Oakes   Meet Andrew S Oakes, an energetic and passionate guy who offers up wise and unique techniques for managing stress no matter the circumstances one is facing in life. It was not long ago that Andrew escaped a life of excruciating anxiety, stress, and depression. It was only after hitting rock bottom that he made a profound but simple discovery that changed his life and the lives of hundreds of others over the last 5 years. When he escaped the darkness he grew a passion for helping others escape theirs too. It was in the pursuit of that passion that he found his purpose. Find the people battling stress, anxiety, and depression and offer them a unique and simplified system to help them get back on top.   https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-s-oakes-aa516b166/   Host Syed Bilal Wasim   Mindset Empowerment Coach & Certified John Maxwell Trainer   "Empowering individuals and organizations to develop greater influence, impact and help you achieve your dreams"   Contact Me.  I am looking forward to assisting you on your journey to becoming a successful leader.   Mobile - +1 438 921 9919  Email - bilal@bilalwasim.com  For Podcast Guests - bilal@skillranch.com  https://www.linkedin.com/in/syedbilalwasim/

SkillRanch Podcast Ep 19 - Happiness as a way of life Ft. Syed Qaswar Abbas In this episode, we discuss   [0:00] About Syed Qaswar Abbas   [3:00] Happiness as way of life  [4:00] Developing our professional identity  [11:10] What is Behavioural Identity  [20:25] Creating a tough mindset  [25:20] Spiritual Identity  [33:20] Fun fact about Qaswar   About Syed Qaswar Abbas   Qaswar is a professional and business leader with more than 30 years of multi-dimensional experience. Abbas is a veteran Aerospace Engineer who served Pakistan Air Force in the initial part of his career and retired in 2006. He later served various multinational companies like USA based Environmental Tectonics Corporation, ALCOA, Celestica, and Bombardier Aerospace. Now he runs his own Company GlowCanada Inc, with expertise in complex technologies like Aerospace, Aviation, Information Technology, Training and skill development as well as Financial Services. Based upon his huge experience, Abbas is a coach and mentor on mindset and behavioral growth aiming towards humanity service and long term global sustenance.   https://www.linkedin.com/in/syedqaswarabbasgilanibenggpmpmbadititilhqllp/   Host Syed Bilal Wasim   Mindset Empowerment Coach & Certified John Maxwell Trainer   "Empowering individuals and organizations to develop greater influence, impact and help you achieve your dreams"   Contact Me. I am looking forward to assisting you on your journey to becoming a successful leader.   Mobile - +1 438 921 9919  Email - bilal@bilalwasim.com  For Podcast Guests - bilal@skillranch.com  https://www.linkedin.com/in/syedbilalwasim/

SkillRanch Podcast Ep 18 - Role of Non-Cognitive (Soft) Skills in your personal growth Ft Omer Qadri   In this episode we discuss   [0:00] Omer's journey as an educator & coach and his life's purpose  [8:05] What are non-cognitive skills?  [9:50] Nine non-cognitive skills?  [12:40] Life changing experience of a person...  [19:00] Feeling the change within ourselves... the journey continues on...  [21:50] Develop resilience during tougher personal situations  [26:15] Consistency & integrity leads to sustainable growth & success  [29:30] Omer's coaching expertise [31:52] Brain science on Non-cognitive skills  [38:48] Fun fact about Omer Qadri   About Omer Qadri   Mindset & Success Coach   Omer Qadri is Mindset & Success Coach who is on a life long journey to learn, coach and teach about the supercomputer between your ears to help you become the best version of yourself!   Omer has developed numerous cutting-edge tools and techniques through his research to empower 100+ young professionals, entrepreneurs and students find PURPOSE in life, improve BRAIN POWER, accelerate CAREER GROWTH and master the ART of LEARNING to become high performers and successful in the highly-competitive 21st-century knowledge economy. https://www.linkedin.com/in/someraqadri/   Host Syed Bilal Wasim   Mindset Empowerment Coach & Certified John Maxwell Trainer   "Empowering individuals and organizations to develop greater influence, impact and help you achieve your dreams"   Contact Me.  I am looking forward to assisting you on your journey to becoming a successful leader.   Mobile - +1 438 921 9919  Email - bilal@bilalwasim.com  For Podcast Guests - bilal@skillranch.com  https://www.linkedin.com/in/syedbilalwasim/

SkillRanch Podcast Ep 17 - Developing a "Winning Attitude" to fuel our personal success Ft. Julio Maria Muhorro In this episode we discuss    [0:00] Julio's journey to 100 Most Influential African  [5:30] One key skill that led to your success  [7:53] How positive attitude contributes to your overall growth  [11:45] Stop comparing yourself to others!!!  [13:35] Reflecting on our progress to realize how far we have come  [16:25] Playing to our strengths, focusing on our strengths  [20:10] How can we motivate others to have a positive attitude?  [25:30] Actionable step to be the person you are destined to be?  [30:25] Fun Fact / Super Power of Julio   About Julio Maria Muhorro Julio is an award-winning professional, mission-driven entrepreneur and a lifetime learner. He has 7 years' experience within management, training and research environments to enable personal, professional and business growth.  Since 2013, he has trained more than 800 people in marketing, business, and entrepreneurship. and also led the launch and management of a top-tier incubation program in Mozambique.  In 2019 alone he was recognized as one of 100 Most Influential Young Africans, became the holder of the prestigious "The Diana Award", and won the Most Outstanding Delegate Award at Global Goals Model United Nations.   https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliomuhorro/   Host Syed Bilal Wasim   Mindset Empowerment Coach & Certified John Maxwell Trainer  "Empowering individuals and organizations to develop greater influence, impact and help you achieve your dreams"   Contact Me. I am looking forward to assisting you on your journey to becoming a successful leader.   Mobile - +1 438 921 9919  Email - bilal@bilalwasim.com  For Podcast Guests - bilal@skillranch.com  https://www.linkedin.com/in/syedbilalwasim/

SkillRanch Podcast Ep 16 - Creating a Safe Environment within organizations to promote culture of Diversity & Inclusion where everyone feels welcomed & Ft. Tracy Washington   "Diversity is inviting me to the party & Inclusion is inviting me to Dance"   In this episode, we discuss   [0:00] How Tracy came into the field of Diversity & Inclusion & Anti Racism  [7:20] Hidden Biases around us...  [11:50] 2020 A year of correction?  [13:21] Equity Vs Equality & Mastering the Unconscious mind  [17:00] Communicating with others the way they want to connect with us...  [23:50] What is Diversity & Inclusion? How can companies incorporate D & I?  [30:00] How to develop a safe environment within the organization? Listen...  [34:55] How can companies become Inclusive & continue growing on this path?   [42:00] Ask the question, What can we do to make it better?  [46:00] Not Judging but listening & connecting...leads to a trusted relationship  [58:10] Transformation takes time - but it has to start in order to grow...  [1:00:10] Fun Fact about Tracy   About our Guest - Tracy Washington  Leadership Engagement Coach   📆Schedule a Leadership Quick Chat here: https://calendly.com/tracywashington/leadershipquickchat  📞1-888-715-9977  🎥View Tracy's Media Kit here: https://bit.ly/TracyWashingtonMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracywashington/   Host Syed Bilal Wasim  Mindset Empowerment Coach & Certified John Maxwell Trainer   "Empowering individuals and organizations to develop greater influence, impact and help you achieve your dreams"   Contact Me. I am looking forward to assisting you on your journey to becoming a successful leader.   Mobile - +1 438 921 9919  Email - bilal@bilalwasim.com  For Podcast Guests - bilal@skillranch.com  https://www.linkedin.com/in/syedbilalwasim/

SkillRanch Podcast Ep 15 - Creating a "Growth Mindset" to pursue our dreams Ft. Chris Thomson In this episode we discuss; [0:00] About Chris Thomson & His Life Journey [2:47] Skill which is the foundation of your success [4:10] Creating a Mindset of Pursuing your Dreams & Standards [8:45] Building Clear Vision & Different types of Criticism [12:30] Developing a Mindset of Continuous Growth & Thinking Ahead  [18:00] Empathy a skill to learn more about your Customers & Clients [19:50] Mindset of Combating ourselves out of Comfort Zone [24:00] Actionable Steps to develop these Mindsets [26:37] How has Coaching helped me develop these Mindsets [28:00] Coaching & Student Work Program by Chris Thomson [31:25] Fun Fact / Superpower of Chris Thomson Chris Thomson: It’s why I have dedicated the last 30+ years to running and managing the Student Works Management Program; to help ambitious business students acquire the skills and experience necessary, for them not only to be successful when they leave school but for them to become a leader of tomorrow. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/leaders-of-tomorrow-podcast/id1448651718 𝗧𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂: https://www.studentworks.com/ Host Syed Bilal Wasim - Mindset Empowerment Coach & Certified John Maxwell Trainer "Empowering individuals and organizations to develop greater influence, impact and help you achieve your dreams" Contact Me. I am looking forward to assisting you on your journey to becoming a successful leader. Mobile - +1 438 921 9919 Email - bilal@bilalwasim.com For Podcast Guests - bilal@skillranch.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/syedbilalwasim/

SkillRanch Podcast Ep 14 - Leveraging Positive Self Talk & Mindset on the path of your success and achieve your dreams Ft. Sandra Fry In this episode we discuss; [0:00] About Sandra Fry & Her life Story into Coaching [3:45] What is Self Talk and why we do this to ourselves  [6:36] Importance of Self Talk  [9:15] Transitioning your negative thoughts into positives one  [13:10] Actionable steps to make your self-talk healthy & positive  [18:15] How can a Coach help you become aware & overcome negatives thought and develop a positive mindset  [22:00] A Coach keeps you accountable which results in personal & professional growth   [27:50] Fun Fact about Sandra Fry Sandra Fry is a Coach, Trainer, and Speaker certified by the company that has educated more coaches than any other worldwide, The John Maxwell Team, Sandra Fry has a mission to help women and men rediscover the person they were before life got in the way. She believes you are more than the roles you take in life. You are YOU! A unique, creative, and resourceful individual. Sandra Fry Personal Empowerment Coach https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-fry-002763106/ sandrafry.com fryco.sandra@gmail.com About the Host Syed Bilal Wasim https://www.linkedin.com/in/syedbilalwasim/ Mindset Empowerment Coach & Certified John Maxwell Trainer "Empowering individuals and organizations to develop greater influence, impact and help you achieve your dreams" Contact Me. I am looking forward to assisting you on your journey to becoming a successful leader. Mobile - +1 438 921 9919 Email - bilal@bilalwasim.com For Podcast Guests - bilal@skillranch.com

SkillRanch Podcast Ep 13 - The Consulting Mindset: Imposter Syndrome and Strategic Thinking Feat. Chris Anstead This is a recording of Webinar on Imposter Syndrome and Strategic Thinking, recorded on July 28th, 2020.    Our, special guest Chris Anstead is a highly experienced consultant, recognized leader, author, and educator. In this webinar, we explore how consultants can expand their strategic thinking abilities and avoid falling into the imposter syndrome.   Connect with me @  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/syedbilal...  Email - bilal@bilalwasim.com

SkillRanch Podcast Ep 12 - Understanding your customers through Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs Ft Mike Mausteller by Syed Bilal Wasim In today's episode, Mike will give an overview of Maslow's hierarchy and what levels we will see our customers on the pyramid now?   As we come out of the crisis what behaviors should we expect?   And when that happens, what should we be doing strategically to connect with customers?   About Mike Mausteller   I believe that Entrepreneurs are at the core of every healthy economy. I have seen that owners with slightly better information and tools can have drastically better results. And because of that, they can lead totally different lives.   My mission is to put Entrepreneurs on beaches with their families. I do this by helping them increase their revenues AND by developing a trusted team to back them.

Skillranch Podcast Ep 11 - "Tune in to your own frequency during Challenging Times" Part 2 of 2 by Lisa Patrick Resisting disagreements demonstrate intolerance to conflict and hurts relationship-building" - How to communicate effectively in our personal and professional lives? What is the skill that separates us from the AI Robots? Any guesses? How to build trust in our relationships? How to navigate in communication with different personality styles? What does it take to be authentic and real in our day to day lives? How can you get started? As an execution coach and business development specialist, Lisa Patrick will be sharing her advice on how to overcome challenges and become successful in our lives. About Lisa Patrick I'm your modern-day Nancy Drew using my investigative strategic approach in your business, finding missing structures, and amplifying existing ones to grow your business and build a legacy.   You want a thriving thought leadership brand, not a surviving business. It’s difficult to get an objective view and see the whole picture of your business when you’re busy inside the picture frame.

SkillRanch Podcast Ep 10 -  "Tune in to your own frequency during Challenging Times" Part 1 of 2 by Lisa Patrick We all go through problems, losses & discouragements in our lives, how to remain focus during these times? We have unlimited information coming to us through different channels, how to focus on the right thing? What is Edge Learning and which skills are key to our success? How can you get started? As an execution coach and business development specialist, Lisa Patrick will be sharing her advice on how to overcome challenges and become successful in our lives. About Lisa Patrick I'm your modern-day Nancy Drew using my investigative strategic approach in your business, finding missing structures, and amplifying existing ones to grow your business and build a legacy. You want a thriving thought leadership brand, not a surviving business. It’s difficult to get an objective view and see the whole picture of your business when you’re busy inside the picture frame.

SkillRanch Podcast Ep 09 - Listening Skills - Are you listening to respond or understand? On this round table discussion with Brittany Griswold, Host of Women Conquering Consulting Podcast, and Colin Meenagh, Fifty Thousand Foot, we discuss the importance of Listening Skills in our personal and professional lives.

SkillRanch Podcast Ep 08 - "Achieving Balance"   Make Time to reach your business and personal goals in an overworked world   Dr. Travis book "Achieving Balance" will be launching on July 13th   The Myth of Balance | Productivity | Personal Development | Dr. Travis G. Parry is the founder of the Make Time Institute. He’s earned several degrees in family and social science to better understand the role of motivation and relationships in goal achievement. Dr. Parry is a sought-after international speaker and coach and has helped thousands achieve work/life balance and make time to achieve their business and personal goals.

Harsh Johari is an Ex Merchant Navy Captain & Investment Banker turned Executive Coach.   He works with senior leaders in organizations to help them be successful in both personal and professional lives   Harsh will provide tips on leveraging LinkedIn for business & Job Search

Syed Asim Rashid's 7 Wonders of Consulting    Webinar: The Consulting Mindset   Consulting is not just about giving advice. It is much more than that. Consultants build solutions, using various tools, techniques and approaches. Consultants build teams, perform research, brainstorm and sell studies. They work on data, charts and facts and put together presentations to clearly communicate analysis and outcomes to clients. They work with internal teams, as well as client teams. They manage conflict, negotiate, and bring everyone on the same page. All of this requires a certain discipline. In this webinar, we will explore how consultants can successfully navigate through the challenges and help build a better tomorrow.   This video is a recording of the June 16th 2020 webinar on The Consulting Mindset. With hosts Syed Asim Rashid, President & CEO of CreativeSwan, Syed Bilal Wasim of The SkillRanch and Trevor Poplar of Fifty Thousand Foot.