This week we are joined by Kahvan Bryan.

Kahvan is an award-winning higher education professional who is passionate about influencing change in education and wider society.

With a passion for content, Kahvan is a founder of the akhi&saltfish Digital Network, and has hosted over 100 podcasts on his interests including music, combat sports and important stories ranging from wellbeing, history, art, education, grief and everything in between.

In addition to this work, Kahvan is a trustee for Young Trustees Movement and would encourage anyone interested in keep update his progress to connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kahvanbryan/

During our chat Kavan shared his personal journey, overcoming medical diagnosis, discussing how he has adapted to various challenges throughout his life and emphasized the importance of resilience and identity formation.

Our conversation explored themes of agency and decision-making, particularly in medical and professional contexts, while highlighting the value of taking action despite uncertainty, and the importance of doing so with mindset, self-belief and authenticity.

· Kavan's journey of resilience: overcoming a medical diagnosis is not always easy, as it isn’t defying doctor’s orders… but Kahvan does not just sit around and does as he’s told. No. Kahvan listens, researches, makes his own decisions and proceeds! Agency, authenticity, understanding yourself and what’s possible for you.

· Teaching: from Kahvan’s decision to become a teacher in China to our shared path in higher education – adaptability, positivity (seeing the world for what it has to offer)… Kahvan’s zest and passion drive and shape how he approaches life, and how these influence his job and projects.

· Mindset and success strategies: practice makes progress. Consistent action leads to progress, taking steps forward that will take you closer to where you want to be. It is not about big bold moves (or not always!), but showing up daily and aligning your steps with your goals. And sometimes, like Kahvan, documenting your journey! So you can keep track of how far you’ve come, review the challenges and successes and keep yourself accountable.

· Multi-passionate: Kahvan is a regarded professional in higher education, making waves in the access and participation space, but he is also a podcaster, speaker, content creator, trustee… we spoke about one of his projects, Project Mind, a social enterprise created in collaboration with Young Enterprise, and reflected on his approach to leadership and vision evolution - and how his many hats serve and help different purposes.

Kahvan what a pleasure and inspiration it was to have you!. Thank you again.

If you want to connect with Kahvan:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kahvanbryan/

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Music from Soundstripe: Our Way, by Luke Bergs and Markvards.