Vinh and Ali Show

#48: Courage to be Disliked - gaining the freedom to change your life 15.10.2025 2j 19min

Send a text In this episode with Vinh and Ali discuss The Courage to be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga Topics Include: Recap from Vinh and Ali's since the last episode in JanuaryWhat defines us - trauma from our past vs our life tasks and goalsSelf acceptance, confidence in others, contribution to othersThe cost of success - imposter syndromeTo roadrage or not - managing our emotionsTurn lemons into lemonadeAll problems are interpersonal problemsWe've recently launched Recalibr...

#47: Chin Wag No.4 - Recalibrate, Energy, Top lessons and Focus for the Year Ahead 15.01.2025 2j

Send a text In this episode with Vinh and Ali have a good ol' Chin Wag to kick off 2025! Topics Include Top insights from recent Recalibrate in New Zealand Top lessons and reflections from 2024Sharing the Recalibrate process Vinh and Ali use to live their livesThe super quick Recalibrate process. Focus areas for 2025The power of energy - 4 Dimensions How Vinh maintains his energy levelsScreen time update Check out Recalibrate Online. Our online program to help you live a ...

#46: Stolen Focus - Why You Can't Pay Attention 14.12.2024 1j 57min

Send a text In this episode with Vinh and Ali discuss Stolen Focus by Johann Hari Topics Include Vinh and Ali realising how much they miss doing the podcastSwitching costs and our lack of focus. Multitasking isn't realThe addiction society has to TechnologyThe speed of social media and information Flow and how important it is Our screen time audit and plans on how we'll improve it Attention = achievement The importance of a wandering mind ADHD We've recen...

#45: Die with Zero - Getting all you can from your money and energy 01.05.2024 2j 13min

Send a text In this episode with Vinh and Ali discuss Die with Zero by Bill Perkins Topics Include The value of investing in experiences and memoriesLiving for the present vs planning for the future Aligning how we spend money and use our energy in relation to the chapter of life that we're inExperiences that we don't want to miss out on due to waiting too long The quality of our interactions and the impact this can have.We've recently launched Recalibrate Online. An online program...

#44: Outliers - The Story of Success 18.04.2024 2j 17min

Send a text In this episode with Vinh and Ali discuss one of their favourite books, Outliers - The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell. Topics Include What makes an outlier The often overlooked advantages that lead to success Champions and how important they were in helping us in our journeysBeing aware of opportunity and acting on it Practical intelligence and situational awarenessThe 10,000 hour rule and mastering a skill We've recently launched Recalibrate Online. An ...

#43: Be Useful - Arnold Schwarzenegger 01.01.2024 2j 3min

Send a text In this episode with Vinh and Ali deep dive, Be Useful by Arnold Schwarzenegger Topics Include How to form a vision and purposeExploring Arnold's mindset and ability to transform.Overcoming naysayersDoing the work and getting reps in Risk and how to approach it.Importance of giving back The Vinh and Ali Show - Top 10 ranked podcast Listen to full episodes at www.vinhandalishow.com If you're enjoying the podcast please subscribe and leave us a review. We've just launch...

#42: Small Giants 01.12.2023 1j 29min

Send a text In this episode with Vinh and Ali discuss, Small Giants by Bo Burlingham Topics Include What makes a company or organisation a Small GiantVinh and Ali's alignment to the Small Giant approach.The importance of saying NoPassion within the workplace as a fuel source.How not to go crazy as an entrepreneur The importance of fun Team culture and management - measuring performanceThe Vinh and Ali Show - Top 10 ranked podcast Listen to full episodes at www.vinhandalishow.com I...

#41: Diary of a CEO - 33 Laws of Business and Life 01.11.2023 2j 18min

Send a text In this episode with Vinh and Ali discuss Diary of a CEO - 33 Laws for Business and Life by Steven Bartlett Topics Include Building blocks of success - the 5 bucketsThe importance of teaching when trying to master a skill The importance of our self storyBeing absurd to get attention Use pressure as a privilege for motivationDealing with negative feedback A few lessons form Vinh and Ali's childhood.Vinh and Ali trying to name 3 of their best and worse traits - uns...

#40: Live Q&A with Vinh and Ali (featuring Craig) 01.10.2023 1j 37min

Send a text In this special episode with Vinh and Ali are in the hot seat answering questions Live from the audience. Topics Include Books that shaped usImproving your communication skills when English isn't your first languageA quick guide on small talkNatural talent vs hard workHow to deal with burnout Vulnerability fatigue Quotes that changed our lives Dealing with adversity Impact of AI on communication and storytelling Keeping young people engagedStaying c...

#39: The Creative Act 01.09.2023 2j 37min

Send a text This episode explores Rick Rubin's - The Creative Act. A quick side note, this is one of our favourite new books in long time. This book impacted us both greatly and we hope the ripple effect continues with our listeners. Topics Include: The creative process - seeds, experimentation, crafting, completionThe mystical plane of creativity and tapping into the subconscious mindThe artists wayHow Vinh and Ali createSharing and distributing the things we createThe essence ...

#38: Start With Why 01.08.2023 1j 35min

Send a text This episode explores the classic bestseller, Start With Why by Simon Sinek. Topics Include Lessons we've learnt about leadershipThe WHY behind what Vinh and Ali doThe Golden Circle - Why, How, WhatThe difference between manipulation and inspirationHow to find your 'why' by finding the pieces of the puzzle and collecting all the dots. The Celery test - using what aligns with you to guide your decisionsLeadership is a combination of art and scienceThe Vinh and Ali Show - Top ...

#37: 48 Laws of Power 01.05.2023 2j 14min

Send a text This episode explore The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene. Topics Include Why is power important?Trusting friends vs using enemiesMake your accomplishments seem effortlessInfection - avoid the unhappy and unluckyMaster the art of timing Take bold action Reinventing yourselfThe Vinh and Ali Show - Top 10 ranked podcast Listen to full episodes at www.vinhandalishow.com If you're enjoying the podcast please subscribe and leave us a review. More on Vinh; https://w...

#36: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People 01.04.2023 2j 1min

Send a text In this episode Vinh and Ali dig into the classic The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, by Stephen R Covey Topics Include Proactivity vs Reactivity - choice and control Golden eggs and the goose Circle of influence Quadrant 2 Thinking Our habits and being honest with how important they are to usCreating Win / Win outcomes The emotional bank account - credits and debits Sharpening our toolsSynergy and alignment in our lives The Vinh and ...

#35: E-Myth - Why most small businesses don't work and what to do about it 01.03.2023 1j 47min

Send a text This episode is all about small business and entrepreneurship. The E-Myth by Michael E Gerber is always near the top of the most recommended business book list. Topics Include Vinh and Ali's entrepreneurial journey - How this book has shaped us over the yearsThe Technician, The Manager and The Entrepreneur.The different stages of entrepreneurship. Why McDonald's is so amazing.Working on your business vs working in it. The six rules to win at business The importance...

#34: Think Again - The art of changing the way we think 26.01.2023 2j 5min

Send a text In this episode Vinh and Ali dig into the book Think Again by Adam Grant. Topics Include Hippo - Questioning the highest paid persons opinion Rethinking and unlearningHaving a challenge network to increase the quality of your moves. The power of expert advice from multiple sourcesThe value of imposter syndromeManaging overconfidence and aligning confidence with the appropriate tools and skill level Humility and how it help us become more open to a wider range of perspec...

#33: Chinwag No.3 - The lessons we learnt in 2022 22.12.2022 2j 9min

Send a text In this special episode Vinh and Ali reflect on 2022 and the key lessons they learnt. Tune in for a very open and raw conversation. Topics Include Vinh's social media following going from 10k to 1m+Investing time, energy and money in relationships.Highlights and challenges in 2022.Favourite books A message to our kidsThe Vinh and Ali Show - Top 10 ranked podcast Listen to full episodes at www.vinhandalishow.com If you're enjoying the podcast please subscribe an...

#32: Subtle Art of Not Giving a F$%# 27.10.2022 2j

Send a text In this episode Vinh and Ali discuss The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F%$# by Mark Manson. Topics Include The things we care about and why. Problems we should and want to solve.How to prioritise resources like time, energy and bandwidth. Our values - the why behind our actions and who we are. The Vinh and Ali Show - Top 10 ranked podcast (Education) Listen to full episodes at www.vinhandalishow.com If you're enjoying the podcast please subscribe and leave us a...

#31: The Psychology of Money 14.09.2022 1j 36min

Send a text In this episode Vinh and Ali discuss The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel . An open chat about how they think about money, their personal experiences and some of the tactics that they've learnt and applied over the years. The Vinh and Ali Show - Top 10 ranked podcast (Education) Listen to full episodes at www.vinhandalishow.com If you're enjoying the podcast please subscribe and leave us a review. More on Vinh; https://www.vinhgiang.com STAGE Academy (Public Speaking/ Commun...

#30: The Power of Now - Exploring the present moment and mindfulness. 30.08.2022 2j 2min

Send a text In this episode Vinh and Ali discuss The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle. They explore concepts around embracing the present moment, dealing with past and future, creativity, improving the quality of the journey and much more. The Vinh and Ali Show - Top 10 ranked podcast (Education) Listen to full episodes at www.vinhandalishow.com If you're enjoying the podcast please subscribe and leave us a review. More on Vinh; https://www.vinhgiang.com STAGE Academy (Public Speaking/ C...

#29: Chin Wag No.2 - Vinh and Ali answer questions and explore a variety of topics 20.08.2022 2j 6min

Send a text In this episode Vinh and Ali have a good old fashion chin wag. Exploring topics that interest them and answering questions from the audience. Topics Include Emotional Intelligence - how to improve itOld friends and newDealing with comparison Habits (Journalling)Arrogance, Confidence and HumilityRecent travels and adventures.The Vinh and Ali Show - Top 50 ranked podcast (Education) Listen to full episodes at www.vinhandalishow.com If you're enjoying the podcast p...