SkillCast by LOSD

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  Does Sustainable Construction Really Cost More? | Greg Fuller | LOSD Podcast | S7 15.09.2026 20min

  In this episode of SkillCast by LOSD, Nurbanu Somani speaks with Greg Fuller, a Dubai-based consultant specialising in construction, cost management, project management and sustainability.Greg challenges the belief that green construction must be expensive. He explains how smarter design, better management and changes to everyday processes can reduce environmental impact without requiring major investment.Drawing on his experience with solar-passive homes, Greg discusses buildings that require little or no conventional heating and cooling. He also examines misleading green credentials, carbon credits, lifecycle costs and the importance of helping clients understand both the environmental and commercial benefits of change.The conversation then turns to Dubai’s sustainability ambitions, social sustainability and the role people play in protecting the environment.Greg also shares his other great passion: ballroom dancing. Having performed during the Sydney Olympics and taught dance aboard cruise ships, he explains how dancing taught him confidence, focus and freedom from other people’s judgement.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome to SkillCast Season 700:48 Introducing Greg Fuller01:01 Construction and green consulting01:18 Dancing and sustainability01:35 Growing up around nature01:53 Studying sustainable design02:16 Creating solar-passive homes02:28 Sustainable design versus building rules02:39 Buildings without conventional heating or cooling02:50 The struggle to promote green construction03:00 Superficial sustainability credentials03:35 Immediate cost versus future value03:41 Starting his own consultancy03:44 Does sustainability have to cost more?03:52 The first steps towards sustainability03:59 Why education comes first04:16 Explaining the “why” and “how”04:46 Action versus corporate lip service05:12 Sustainability through management05:33 Saving time and reducing emissions06:05 Measuring carbon savings06:14 Moving beyond carbon credits06:48 Is Dubai a concrete jungle?07:21 The UAE beyond the skyscrapers07:55 Innovation in Dubai08:35 Dubai’s sustainability ambitions09:07 Turning targets into action09:31 Sustainable steel production10:24 People versus the planet10:33 People are part of the environment10:46 Social sustainability10:50 Buildings, productivity and wellbeing11:40 Greg’s dancing career11:54 Teaching on cruise ships12:12 Performing at the Sydney Olympics12:56 Why Greg challenges conventional thinking13:01 Are 99 people always right?13:56 What dancing taught him14:08 Ignoring other people’s judgement14:45 Confidence and personal presence15:07 Why children need the arts15:44 Improving focus through dance16:37 Encouraging individual expression17:14 Connecting with Greg17:46 Sustainable workplaces18:15 Does quality have to cost more?18:22 Researching sustainability costs18:39 Lifecycle value19:16 Building-integrated solar power19:37 Solar-generating materials20:02 From small steps to major change20:15 Closing reflectionsFor enquires email: [email protected]
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  Why do we sometimes over-explain, when a simple answer would be enough? | Cassidy A Chapman | Podcast LOSD | S7 15.09.2026 16min

  Why do we sometimes over-explain ourselves when a simple answer would be enough?In this episode of SkillCast by LOSD, Nurbanu Somani speaks with Cassidy Amber Chapman, a life coach, transformational artist and speaker who has worked with clients across more than 35 countries.Cassidy explains that over-explaining can come from a desire to prove ourselves, feel seen or receive validation. When we realise that we have nothing to prove and focus instead on serving others, our communication becomes clearer and more meaningful.She also explores self-trust, self-belief and taking a leap of faith. Fear does not necessarily disappear—but trusting that you can recover after falling gives you the confidence to move forward.Cassidy discusses servant leadership, transformational artistry and creating safe, non-judgemental spaces for people to share difficult experiences. She also introduces a global song project that will unite artists to break the silence surrounding childhood abuse and empower survivors through music.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome to SkillCast Season 700:48 Welcoming Cassidy back01:14 Life coaching and transformational art01:30 Is coaching oversaturated?01:39 What makes Cassidy different?02:08 Clients across more than 35 countries02:34 The importance of genuinely caring02:42 From personal development to entrepreneurship03:31 What clients gain from coaching03:41 Self-trust and self-belief03:53 Taking a leap of faith04:03 Dancing with fear04:11 Trusting yourself to recover04:33 Changing your view of failure05:05 Cassidy’s communication style05:10 Why people over-explain05:20 Trying to prove yourself05:25 Having nothing to prove05:43 Helping speakers become concise05:55 Seeking validation06:38 Cassidy’s coaching programmes06:46 Transformational artists06:51 Using art to create change07:02 Music and sound healing08:39 Servant leadership08:57 Leading beyond money and fame09:15 Creating value and purpose09:32 Co-creating transformation09:55 Leading your own life10:10 Leadership through love10:16 Learning to serve others10:35 Growing up around kindness10:59 How adversity develops empathy11:37 Living with chronic illness11:57 Coaches are human too12:35 Community and accountability12:58 Faith and service13:45 Helping people find their voice14:11 Creating a non-judgemental space14:33 Acceptance and accountability14:49 The shame people carry15:02 A global song project15:12 Breaking the silence around childhood abuse15:23 Empowering survivors through music16:05 Connecting with Cassidy16:33 Closing reflectionsThis episode contains discussion of childhood abuse. Listener discretion is advised.For Enquires Email: [email protected]
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  A Single Mother’s Journey Raising a Neurodivergent Child | Agnes Lai Ying Ng | LOSD Podcast | S7 14.09.2026 15min

  In this episode of SkillCast by LOSD, Nurbanu Somani speaks with Agnes Lai Ying Ng, an Australia-based speaker, coach and finance professional who supports women through major life transitions.After losing her husband five years ago, Agnes had to rebuild her life as a single mother raising two children, including a neurodivergent son.Although her son received support from healthcare and therapy professionals, Agnes recognised that the mother’s emotional needs could easily be overlooked. This inspired her to establish *She Matters 2*, a community initiative for mothers caring for children with autism, ADHD, neurodivergence and other disabilities. Agnes discusses cultural stigma, the fear some families experience when disclosing a child’s additional needs and how personal experience taught her to replace judgement with compassion.She also shares three important lessons for navigating change: rediscover who you are, understand your goals and refuse to give up when another storm arrives.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome to SkillCast Season 700:48 Introducing Agnes Lai Ying Ng00:54 Clothing, colour and mood01:40 How colour influences emotion02:17 Dressing authentically02:44 Agnes’s background03:04 A career in finance03:19 Losing her husband03:29 Becoming a single mother03:39 Raising two children through change04:04 Supporting women facing major transitions04:58 The first steps after life changes05:20 Processing difficult emotions05:27 Rediscovering your identity05:53 Setting clear goals06:00 What resilience really means06:19 Avoiding comparison06:28 Raising a neurodivergent child06:38 Building resilience through adversity07:07 Identity, goals and perseverance07:21 Supporting her son07:38 Accessing therapy in Australia07:50 Who supports the mother?07:58 Transitioning into secondary school08:19 Creating “She Matters 2”08:27 Supporting mothers and carers08:40 Building a safe community08:49 It is okay not to be okay09:01 Support networks in Australia09:21 Cultural attitudes towards additional needs09:37 Fear surrounding disclosure10:20 How openness creates understanding10:29 Replacing judgement with compassion11:03 Mothers sharing their experiences11:52 Everyone has an unseen story12:09 Choosing kindness12:45 Welcoming international travellers13:06 Coaching across generations13:27 Cooking and community14:05 Supporting young travellers14:41 Forgiveness, fulfilment and finance14:56 Financial confidence for women15:06 Connecting with Agnes15:13 Closing reflectionsFor Enquires Email: [email protected]
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  Should You Trust ChatGPT With Your Health? A Doctor Explains | LOSD Podcast | S7 14.09.2026 19min

  In this episode of SkillCast by LOSD, host Nurbanu Somani speaks with Dr Amish Purohit, a physician, healthcare executive, entrepreneur and Harvard alumnus whose career spans clinical medicine, health-system leadership, artificial intelligence and integrative care.Dr Purohit explains that general AI tools such as ChatGPT can help people explore basic health information, but they do not necessarily have access to an individual’s full medical history, medications, allergies or previous conditions. This can result in generic, unsuitable or incorrect recommendations.His advice is clear: AI may help someone prepare questions or understand general possibilities, but treatment decisions require properly validated information and qualified clinical judgement.Dr Purohit also shares his unconventional professional journey—from healthcare administration and active service in the US Air Force to medical school, family medicine, executive leadership and entrepreneurship.He discusses growing a healthcare organisation from approximately 7,000 to 600,000 patients across eight US states, generating $1.8 billion in revenue, before moving into AI-enabled care and integrative medicine.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome to SkillCast Season 700:34 Introducing Dr Amish Purohit00:54 Returning to Boston as a Harvard alumnus01:04 Studying Clinical Service Operations at Harvard01:20 Dr Purohit’s unconventional career journey01:34 Beginning in healthcare administration01:41 Serving in the US Air Force01:51 Why colleagues encouraged him to study medicine02:07 Medical school, family medicine and clinical training02:28 Moving into healthcare management02:38 From medical director to CEO02:53 Leading a tribal healthcare organisation03:19 Entering managed care and health insurance03:47 Becoming responsible for an entire state operation04:03 Founding a healthcare company04:31 Growing from 7,000 to 600,000 patients04:44 Reaching $1.8 billion in revenue04:52 Moving into integrative primary care05:07 Developing AI for clinical decision support05:31 The challenge of 15-minute appointments05:45 Medical records containing up to 1,000 pages05:57 How AI could support healthcare professionals06:23 Helping clinicians manage complex patients06:41 Four new healthcare projects06:52 Developing a stem-cell clinic07:08 How is clinical AI different from ChatGPT?07:38 Dr Purohit’s view of general AI tools07:55 Understanding large language models08:12 How AI can provide incorrect information08:23 Why clinical knowledge remains essential08:42 The problem with missing patient information08:52 Generic answers and AI hallucinations09:00 The risk of following AI-generated treatment advice09:15 How patients can use AI more safely09:29 Why general AI tools are not clinically validated09:37 Evidence-based AI resources for clinicians10:30 Life outside healthcare10:55 Football as a form of meditation12:11 Why traditional meditation does not work for him12:27 Exploring regenerative medicine12:52 Stem cells, exosomes and peptides13:12 Are rising healthcare costs improving long-term health?13:22 Weight-loss medication and wider health considerations13:48 Nutrition and supplementation14:46 Chronic conditions and inflammation15:45 Food, lifestyle and patient education16:19 Why diet and exercise are only part of the picture16:33 The relationship between the gut and brain16:51 Stress and inflammation17:27 Why sleep matters17:41 Exercise, nutrition and reducing stress18:08 Preventing chronic health conditions18:27 Dr Purohit’s 12-hour eating window18:38 The timing of protein and carbohydrates19:05 Educating healthcare professionals19:29 Closing reflectionsThis conversation is for general educational purposes only and does not replace personalised medical advice, diagnosis or treatment from a qualified healthcare professional.#HealthcareAI #ChatGPT #MedicalAdvice #DigitalHealth #SkillCast
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  Does Your Environment Determine Your Level of Success? | Somya Gupta 14.09.2026 17min

  At 23, Somya Gupta moved from India to New York to study Computer Science at NYU. Three years later, he had founded an AI education company, organised more than 100 startup events and entered venture capital.In this episode of SkillCast by LOSD, Nurbanu Somani speaks with Somya about how changing his environment and surrounding himself with ambitious founders transformed what he believed he could accomplish.Somya discusses building a more connected startup ecosystem in New York, scouting investments for a European fund and helping founders secure $500,000. He also challenges the myth of the “self-made” entrepreneur, explaining why success always depends on communities, relationships and people willing to help one another.The conversation explores Generation Z, technology, friendship, health, fundraising and Somya’s ambitious plan to establish a hacker house for founders in New York City.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome to SkillCast Season 700:48 Introducing Somya Gupta00:59 Moving from India to New York01:14 Studying Computer Science at NYU01:24 Founding an AI education company01:42 Building a startup community01:48 Organising over 100 events02:04 Entering venture capital02:16 Helping founders raise $500,00002:39 The motivation to start young02:54 Why your environment matters03:10 How New York changed Somya’s life03:18 Surrounding yourself with ambitious people03:30 Reaching your maximum potential03:44 Building in an increasingly digital world04:16 Choosing the right people04:41 Understanding Generation Z04:56 Growing up alongside technology05:48 Bridging different generations06:07 Modern tools and first-principles thinking06:41 Balancing work and life06:58 Putting people first07:11 Rejecting the “lone wolf” mentality07:30 Friendship and community07:56 Staying grounded amid ambition09:11 Life outside work09:56 Salsa, pickleball and sport10:58 Mentoring other founders11:14 Why nobody is truly self-made11:38 How other people shape our success12:21 Building a pay-it-forward culture12:32 Improving New York’s startup ecosystem13:15 Goals for the next six months13:50 Health and fitness14:07 Somya’s health transformation14:19 Helping 10 founders raise money14:38 Creating a New York hacker house15:03 Making an audacious idea happen15:27 Supporting early-stage founders16:08 Growing organically on LinkedIn16:21 Human connection in the age of AI16:50 Closing reflectionsFor enquires email: [email protected]
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  You Don’t Need to Leave Everything to Find Yourself | Laura M Pichardo | LOSD Podcast | S7 14.09.2026 19min

  In this episode of SkillCast by LOSD, Nurbanu Somani speaks with Laura, a certified transformational life coach, about the journey that changed her understanding of success and fulfilment.Laura planned to spend a year travelling the world to discover what she truly wanted. When COVID cancelled those plans, she realised that she did not need to leave everything behind to find herself. She needed to create enough internal space to hear the answers already within her.Laura shares practical ways to reconnect with intuition, including mindfulness, conscious breathing, journalling, quiet walking, voice notes and simply allowing the mind to wander without constant stimulation.The conversation also examines difficult but important questions about personal transformation: What happens when a partner resists your growth? Can a friendship belong to an earlier chapter? How can you put yourself first without abandoning the people you love?TIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome to SkillCast Season 700:48 Introducing Laura M Pichardo00:55 Transformational coaching and AI01:11 Laura’s journey into coaching01:52 Experiencing a difficult period02:20 What makes transformational coaching different?03:03 Is the visible problem the real problem?03:28 Laura’s personal transformation03:50 Externally successful but internally unfulfilled04:02 Following society’s checklist04:27 Feeling trapped and depressed04:40 Planning to travel the world05:00 When COVID changed everything05:22 “I never had to leave”05:34 Leaving the corporate world05:48 Discovering life coaching06:35 Finding the answers within06:54 Reconnecting with intuition07:33 Mindfulness, breathing and journalling08:52 Why breathing comes first09:28 Explaining intuition to Generation Z10:17 Why spacing out can be valuable10:51 Creating space in your mind11:20 Recognising instinctive thoughts12:07 The five-second intuition exercise12:24 Becoming an unexpected entrepreneur12:46 Stopping the fight against the right path13:05 Alternatives to journalling13:54 When loved ones resist your transformation14:40 Removing what no longer serves you15:07 Relationships that belong to an earlier chapter15:28 Communicating change to your partner16:24 Other people’s opinions and advice16:43 Taking care of yourself first17:43 Remembering that this is your life18:07 Are they saving you or drowning with you?18:23 Becoming comfortable with saying no19:00 Closing reflectionsFor enquires email: [email protected]
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  Stage Fright Made Her Quit Music—Now She’s Rising Again | Chianne | LOSD Podcast | 14.09.2026 18min

  What happens when the pressure to succeed causes you to fall out of love with your greatest passion?In this episode of SkillCast by LOSD, Nurbanu Somani speaks with Cihannur “Chianne” Ozgur, a singer, songwriter and recording artist whose journey has taken her through fashion, heartbreak, stage fright, burnout and healing.Chianne explains how she initially followed a conventional path before heartbreak led her back to singing. After moving to Los Angeles, she began writing and producing music—but a difficult first performance exposed severe stage fright.The pressure to prove herself and gain validation eventually disconnected her from the reason she began creating. Chianne stepped away from music and promised herself that she would only return after rediscovering her original “why”.She shares how letting go of expectations helped her reconnect with music, creativity and her inner child. The episode concludes with an exclusive live preview of her forthcoming song, Rise Again.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome to SkillCast Season 700:48 Introducing Chianne Ozgur01:12 Becoming a singer and recording artist01:34 Growing up without encouragement to pursue art02:09 From international relations to fashion02:17 Heartbreak and returning to music02:32 Singing as a form of healing03:48 Moving to Los Angeles04:05 A disastrous first performance04:15 Discovering severe stage fright04:38 Healing through music04:47 Life as an independent artist05:36 The reality of following your passion06:08 Starting later in life06:30 The pressure to prove herself07:06 Burnout and disconnection07:23 Stepping away from music07:35 Falling in love with music again07:47 Success, validation and hidden pressure08:19 Letting go of everything08:30 Creating for personal healing09:08 Releasing expectations09:25 Surrender and divine timing11:20 Expectations as “the killer of peace”11:46 Postponing happiness11:56 Becoming whole within yourself12:28 Music and healing12:54 Introducing “Rise Again”13:10 Writing to her inner child13:42 Reclaiming childlike wonder14:03 Creating without external validation14:26 Fear of releasing music15:14 Judgement and burnout15:24 Making peace with fear16:04 Why she needs to create16:51 Exclusive performance of “Rise Again”18:01 Finding Chianne’s music18:19 Closing reflectionsFor enquires email: [email protected]
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  From Wall Street and the US Army to $500M Real Estate Projects | Minni Chalana | LOSD Podcast | S7 14.09.2026 17min

  How do the confidence, resilience and integrity developed in the military translate into the world of commercial real estate?In this episode of SkillCast by LOSD, Nurbanu Somani speaks with Minni Chalana, a commercial real-estate and new-development professional based in New Jersey.Minni shares her remarkable journey from PwC and Wall Street to serving for 16 years in the US Army Reserve and working with high-net-worth clients and developers on projects worth hundreds of millions of dollars.She explains how military training gave her the mindset to succeed in traditionally male-dominated environments—and why authenticity and honesty remain central to her work.The conversation also explores Minni’s transition from survival mode to living fully, how the loss of loved ones changed her outlook, her ambition to earn a commercial pilot’s licence and the importance of family, relationships and meaningful networks.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome to SkillCast Season 700:48 Introducing Minni Chalana00:55 From PwC and Wall Street to real estate01:32 Sixteen years in the US Army Reserve01:50 Confidence in male-dominated industries03:07 Why Minni joined the Army04:28 Applying military skills to real estate04:40 Working with major commercial developments05:25 Life beyond work05:59 Becoming an author06:32 Pursuing a commercial pilot’s licence06:59 “Anything I admire, I become”07:15 Why life is too short to wait07:38 From survival mode to living mode08:40 How personal loss changed her outlook09:22 Staying connected with family11:17 Pets and personal responsibility12:01 Dating as a confident, successful woman13:13 Moving beyond your comfort zone13:38 Building relationships through networking14:02 Entering the right rooms15:01 Finding professional collaboration16:23 How to connect with Minni16:54 Closing reflectionsSubscribe to SkillCast by LOSD for inspiring conversations about business, leadership, resilience, personal growth and the unexpected skills we develop through life.Guest: Minni ChalanaHost: Nurbanu SomaniPodcast: SkillCast by LOSDPresented by: London Organisation of Skills DevelopmentFor enquires email: [email protected]
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  Your Tests Are Normal—So Why Don’t You Feel Fine? | Dr Desiree Eakin | LOSD Podcast | S7 14.09.2026 13min

  What happens when your test results are described as normal—but you still don’t feel well?In this episode of SkillCast by LOSD, Nurbanu Somani speaks with Dr Desiree Eakin, a physician specialising in integrative medicine, metabolic health, brain health and hormone optimisation.Dr Eakin introduces her “Look Deeper” method—a whole-person approach that considers how symptoms and different systems within the body may be interconnected. She explains why integrative medicine does not mean rejecting pharmaceuticals, but combining appropriate medication with evidence-based consideration of nutrition, lifestyle and the wider person.The conversation also explores the limitations of short medical appointments, technology in brain health, mental resilience and what caring for children taught Dr Eakin about treating adults.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome to SkillCast Season 700:48 Introducing Dr Desiree Eakin01:55 Dr Eakin’s medical background02:30 Mental resilience and international speaking03:17 Technology and brain health03:44 Connecting metabolic, hormonal and brain health04:43 The Look Deeper method05:14 When test results are normal but you don’t feel fine05:22 A whole-person approach to symptoms06:01 Integrative versus conventional medicine06:39 Why integrative medicine does not reject medication07:12 The limitations of 15-minute appointments07:49 Symptoms versus underlying factors08:17 Lessons from paediatric medicine08:37 Resilience in children and adults09:54 Entering integrative medicine10:31 Creating a better approach to healthcare10:58 Creativity, family and lifelong learning12:38 Learning more about Dr Eakin13:00 Closing reflectionsThis episode is for educational purposes only and does not replace individual medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.For enquiries email: [email protected]
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  What 25 Years in Fortune 50 Companies Taught Him | Dr Emmanuel Dalavai | LOSD | S7 14.09.2026 11min

  In this episode of SkillCast by LOSD, host Nurbanu Somani speaks with Dr Emmanuel Dalavai—an experienced corporate leader, entrepreneur and specialist in leadership and emotional intelligence.Drawing on a career spanning six industries, Dr Dalavai shares the principles that have shaped his approach to leadership. He introduces the Dalavai Leadership Institute and its mission to help people transform themselves, elevate others and accelerate their legacy.00:00 Welcome to SkillCast Season 700:51 Reconnecting after Oxford01:12 Life is like a box of chocolates01:28 Three major new projects01:42 Building the Dalavai Leadership Institute02:14 Transform, Elevate and Accelerate02:30 What it means to “spill the tea”02:48 Standing out in the leadership industry03:12 Lessons from Fortune 50 companies04:20 The five-stage leadership framework05:11 How the framework was created05:23 Stranded in Dubai during regional conflict06:06 Turning a crisis into something meaningful06:23 The HERO resilience framework07:00 Launching a new podcast07:42 Why emotional intelligence matters08:13 The four elements of emotional intelligence08:52 Exploring life beyond one subject09:35 The family story behind the podcast10:34 Entrepreneurs see possibilities10:53 Becoming a global ambassador of possibilities11:19 Closing reflectionsFor enquires email: [email protected]
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  Life After Retirement: How to Rediscover Your Purpose | Dr Barbara Swinney | LOSD | S7 14.09.2026 12min

  What happens when your career ends—but your purpose is only just beginning?In this inspiring episode of SkillCast by LOSD, host Nurbanu Somani speaks with Dr Barbara Swinney, a retired school principal and assistant superintendent, founder of Deeper Women Lead Global, and women’s leadership and identity coach.Dr Swinney shares how she navigated divorce, demotion and a full-blown identity crisis before rediscovering who she was beyond her career. She explains why retirement can offer the freedom to pursue the vision within you, how women can transform their personal stories into legacy-level impact, and why your identity influences everything you do.In this conversation, discover:• How to rebuild your identity after a major life transition• Why retirement can be the beginning of your greatest chapter• How to reconnect with dreams you may have neglected• Why quiet reflection can reveal your purpose• How comparison on social media distracts you from your own calling• Why healing your story can help you create a meaningful legacyDr Swinney reminds us that we are not here to live someone else’s vision or solve someone else’s problem. Sometimes, the answers we seek are already within us—we simply need to become quiet enough to hear them.What dream or vision would you pursue if nothing were holding you back? Share your answer in the comments.Subscribe to SkillCast by LOSD for meaningful conversations about leadership, identity, purpose, personal growth and the skills we learn through life’s unexpected experiences.Guest: Dr Barbara SwinneyHost: Nurbanu SomaniPodcast: SkillCast by LOSDPresented by: London Organisation of Skills Development#LifeAfterRetirement #FindingPurpose #WomenInLeadership #PersonalGrowth #SkillCast
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  He Spent Years Pretending to Be Someone Else. | Igor Serbovets | SkillCast by LOSD | Season 6 09.06.2026 13min

  In this episode of SkillCast, host Nurbanu speaks with retreat facilitator and transformation coach Igor about identity, belonging, self-love, emotional healing, and finding authentic freedom.After moving from Ukraine to Belgium as a child, Igor spent years trying to fit in and become someone he wasn't. A powerful journey through self-development, meditation, and a life-changing health scare led him to discover a deeper purpose: helping others reconnect with themselves and live more authentically. Timestamps00:00 Introduction01:10 Moving Countries & Losing His Identity04:00 Becoming Popular but Feeling Empty05:30 Meditation, Self-Discovery & Transformation08:30 The Health Scare That Changed Everything09:30 Learning the True Meaning of Love10:40 Creating Retreats That Transform Lives12:45 Final Thoughts
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  Is Your Childhood Secretly Holding You Back? | Timothy Luckcock | SkillCast by LOSD | Season 6 09.06.2026 11min

  In this episode of SkillCast, host Nurbanu speaks with hypnotist, author, and video editor. Tim about overcoming social anxiety, childhood conditioning, and the hidden beliefs that shape our lives.Tim shares how a single childhood memory uncovered during hypnotherapy helped him understand years of fear, self-doubt, and social anxiety, ultimately transforming the way he saw himself and the world around him. Based on his own journey, he now helps others identify and overcome the subconscious patterns holding them back.Timestamps00:00 Introduction01:10 Growing Up Quiet, Shy & Socially Anxious03:15 Discovering Hypnotherapy04:45 The Childhood Memory That Changed Everything06:00 Understanding the Inner Child08:30 Becoming a Certified Hypnotist09:20 Helping Others Break Through Their Limits10:20 Building a Business & Looking Ahead11:00 Final Thoughts
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  Why Every Woman Needs Financial Independence | Dr. Salwa Arfaoui | SkillCast by LOSD | Season 6 09.06.2026 24min

  In this empowering episode of SkillCast, host Nurbanu sits down with real estate leader, entrepreneur, and educator Dr. Salwa Arfaoui to discuss financial independence, women's empowerment, investing, leadership, and building a life of freedom and choice.From growing up in a traditional Tunisian family to earning a PhD in Real Estate Leadership and Digital Innovation, Dr. Salwa shares why financial literacy is one of the most important life skills every woman should learn. Timestamps00:00 Introduction01:00 From Tunisia to Real Estate Leadership03:30 Why Financial Independence Matters07:30 Women, Money & Modern Relationships10:30 Teaching Financial Literacy with AI14:15 The First Step to Building Wealth16:00 Saving, Investing & Smart Spending17:20 Giving Back & Creating Impact18:50 Final Thoughts
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  She Deleted Her Dream. Two Months Later It Became Reality. | Priscilla McElveen | SkillCast S6 LOSD 08.06.2026 10min

  In this inspiring episode of SkillCast, host Nurbanu sits down with author, podcaster, and live-streaming creator Priscilla McElveen to discuss manifestation, purpose, faith, vision boards, and turning dreams into reality.After removing Oxford University from her vision board because she thought it would never happen, Priscilla found herself standing on an Oxford stage just months later. This powerful conversation explores purpose, alignment, self-belief, and why the dreams placed on your heart may be there for a reason. Timestamps00:00 Introduction01:00 The Vision Board That Changed Everything03:00 Why She Removed Oxford From Her Dream Board04:00 When the Impossible Became Reality05:45 Purpose, Faith & Alignment08:00 Becoming a Professional Live Streamer09:15 Advice for Shy Content Creators10:00 Final Thoughts
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  From Selling Ice Pops at 5 to CEO Leading Millions | Kimberly B Lewis | SkillCast by LOSD 08.06.2026 18min

  In this inspiring episode of SkillCast, host Nurbanu sits down with nonprofit CEO, entrepreneur, author, and community leader Kimberly Lewis to discuss leadership, entrepreneurship, collaboration, innovation and creating impact through service.From selling ice pops as a child entrepreneur to leading multi-million-dollar organisations and empowering communities through education and workforce development, Terri shares the lessons that shaped her remarkable journey. Timestamps00:00 Introduction01:00 From Child Entrepreneur to CEO05:40 The Power of Collaborative Leadership08:00 Building Businesses That Create Social Impact10:30 Why Hands-On Learning Works14:00 Plated Perspectives: A New Podcast Concept17:00 Creativity, Purpose & What's Next18:10 Final Thoughts
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  Why Successful Women Struggle to Find Love | Natalia Kobilkina | SkillCast By LOSD | Season 6 08.06.2026 16min

  In this thought-provoking episode of SkillCast, host Nurbanu sits down with clinical psychologist, psychotherapist, and relationship expert Natalia Kobilkina to discuss self-worth, feminine energy, modern dating, relationships, and why many successful women still struggle to find lasting love.Natalia shares her perspective on confidence, vulnerability, attracting healthy relationships, and the habits that may be keeping people stuck in unhealthy dating patterns. Timestamps00:00 Introduction01:10 Why Successful Women Still Feel Unworthy03:00 Feminine Energy & Modern Relationships05:45 Why We Repeat the Same Relationship Patterns09:30 Can Relationships Survive Infidelity?11:15 Natalia's Personal Love Story14:45 Advice for Women Seeking Love16:00 Final Thoughts
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  Most People Fail Because They Lack This One Skill | Dr. Emmanuel V. Dalavai | SkillCast | Season 6 08.06.2026 23min

  In this episode of SkillCast, host Nurbanu Somani speaks with leadership expert and executive coach Dr. Emmanuel Dalavai about emotional intelligence, resilience, leadership, habit formation, and thriving under pressure.From surviving a real-life crisis in Dubai to helping leaders unlock their full potential, Dr. Dalivi shares practical lessons that can transform both your personal and professional life.Timestamps00:00 Introduction & Meet Dr. Emmanuel Dalavai02:20 When a Dubai Holiday Turned Into a Crisis05:00 The Power of Emotional Resilience09:00 Emotional Intelligence Explained12:00 How to Rewire Your Brain for Success15:30 Why Small Habits Create Big Results18:30 Are Leaders Born or Made?21:50 Leadership, Influence & Future Projects23:30 Final Thoughts
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  15 Years of Lupus Vanished Overnight | Vanessa Haripersad | SkillCast By LOSD | Season 6 | LOSD 08.06.2026 15min

  In this powerful episode of SkillCast, host Nurbanu speaks with resilience coach and wellness advocate Vanessa Haripersad about her extraordinary journey with lupus, kidney failure, faith, and healing.After living with lupus for 15 years and facing a life-threatening health crisis, Vanessa shares the spiritual experience that transformed her life and the moment doctors told her they could no longer find signs of lupus.A moving conversation about resilience, purpose, faith, healing, and the power of never giving up.Timestamps00:00 Introduction01:20 Living with Lupus for 15 Years06:30 Doctors Say Her Kidneys Have Failed08:30 The Night Everything Changed11:20 "We Can't Find Any Lupus"12:30 Finding Purpose Through Pain14:20 A Full Circle Moment15:40 Final Thoughts
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  NHS Doctor Opens Up About Childhood Abuse, Depression, Healing | Dr. Ruchi M Sharma| SkillCast | S6 08.06.2026 25min

  In this powerful episode of SkillCast, Nurbanu sits down with Dr. Ruchi M Sharma, an NHS doctor, author, and speaker, to discuss her journey through childhood abuse, suicidal thoughts, postpartum depression, and healing. Dr. Sharma shares how she transformed pain into purpose, found her voice, and now helps women overcome trauma, rebuild self-worth, and live authentically.Timestamps00:00 Introduction01:00 Meet Dr. Ruchi M Sharma02:10 Childhood Sexual Abuse at Age 504:30 Suicidal Thoughts at 13 Years Old07:15 The Impact of Shame, Guilt & Feeling "Not Enough"09:40 Postpartum Depression During COVID13:00 Finding Healing Through RTT (Rapid Transformational Therapy)16:30 From Silent Employee to International Speaker18:40 Breaking Cultural Stigma Around Mental Health21:00 The Podcast That Changed Her Life24:30 Moving From Victimhood to Empowerment28:00 Why Trauma Creates Emotional Cages31:30 Healing Women Through Therapy & Coaching35:00 Fear, Public Speaking & Finding Your Voice39:00 The Mind-Body Connection Explained43:30 Can Unresolved Emotions Cause Physical Symptoms?47:30 What Hypnotherapy Really Is52:00 Magic Happens Outside Your Comfort Zone56:00 The Self-Love Phone Exercise1:00:00 Choosing Authenticity Over Approval1:04:00 Learning to Accept Yourself Fully1:08:00 Conscious Parenting & Raising Confident Children1:13:00 Why Self-Care Isn't Selfish1:16:30 Advice for Women Afraid to Speak Up1:20:00 Live Like There Is No Tomorrow1:22:30 Drop the Mask & Be Yourself1:25:00 Final Thoughts & Closing Message#SkillCast #MentalHealth #HealingJourney #PostpartumDepression #TraumaRecovery #WomenEmpowerment #SelfLove #PersonalGrowth #NHSDoctor #LOSD #Podcast #DrRuchiMSharma