The Leap Academy Podcast with Ilana Golan is all about honest and inspiring conversations about what it really takes to leap to bigger things, amazing careers, and craft the life you want. Stories and tips you won't find anywhere else. Ilana speaks with some of the world's most influential people, experts, and thinkers who created incredible careers, massive impact, built a reputation, and an extraordinary life. Together we discover the untold truths, the emotions, and important lessons that enabled them to reinvent themselves & leap. We take our audience on a journey that will not only inspire but also teach concrete lessons on how to leap careers: fast-track to leadership, jump to entrepreneurship, build a personal brand, portfolio career, and much more.
62 episodes transcribedIgnore the naysayers. trust your gut. Take risks, make quick decisions and stay true to your mission. Many times the best entrepreneurs are people t...
How do top leaders turn challenges into drive? Is it really lonely at the top? Athena Manley, Chief of Strategy & Staff at Aon and Founder & CEO o...
How do you maintain relevance in your career and stay excited about the work you do when the world changes around you? Gary Arndt reveals how he succ...
Why is building your portfolio career mandatory for the future of work? This is a MUST listen.Would you like to learn the 4 steps our clients use to m...
Depression. Suicide. Are these more common than we think? Are we talking about it enough? Award winning actor and filmmaker Mark Elias is shining th...
What makes someone go to the most dangerous places on earth?Itai Anghel is a very different correspondent who has to be on the ground. In this episode...
When is it too soon to quit on your dreams? For Chris Dutton only death could stand in the way of him and his success. This interview will have you o...
How do entrepreneurs and leaders survive the inevitable near-death experiences of their companies, in order to thrive? Ilana speaks with Coby Hanoch,...
From leadership roles in big investment firms to a coach, author and speaker.An incredible personal story with clear takeaways for anyone looking to l...
Having the right mindset is critical for success. We can't avoid obstacles and challenges, but how we handle them makes all the difference. In this ep...
Let's dive deep into the ugly truth about ageism. It exists and it's not going away. This doesn't mean you have to sit back helplessly as you watch yo...
How can you be intentional and strategic about your career?How to experiment and find the career direction that is right for you?In this episode Ilan...
What does it take to start your own agency and bring it to success and acquisition?The wrong strategy can lead to disaster. Lior Klisman Co-Founder of...
From personal trauma to a world-renowned photographer!Ilana sits with Amos Nachoum explorer, wildlife photographer and TEDx speaker in this super insp...
What is the antidote to burnout? Is it doing less work?According to Jen, Deputy Director at the Gates Foundation, burnout develops from a lack of purp...
Is it possible to run a global company and change people's lives at the same time? Why is aligning with your mission is so critical? For Yasser Zaki,...
Warning: you may shed a tear!Listen to Glenda who ticked many of the boxes of success in an organization but she needed more.What could that look like...
The classic chicken & egg...Most will never break free from that:"You never proved yourself in leadership so why would we give you a chance".Neelay wa...
Yuying Chen-Wynn leaped from VP in a startup to CPO of a public company in 4 months!!What does it really take to get to C-Suite?Dabbling and trying so...
What would you do if nothing else mattered? If you weren't afraid? These are the questions Cherie Reed had to grapple with before realizing she was li...
