In this episode, I spoke with Sagar Kalra about what brings more life into the world. We discussed being present, grateful, and spontaneous, as well as connecting authentically with others. Sagar shared his personal story of starting his own company and the lessons he learned from that experience. He offers insights on building relationships, overcoming setbacks, and continuing to pursue your ambitions. Listen in to hear Sagar's thoughtful perspectives on bringing your full self to life and work.

### Key Discussion Points - The importance of being grateful and spontaneous - Making time to observe and learn from your surroundings - Creating space for others to share their personalities at work - Observing others' quirks to better understand them - Pushing through difficult times by accepting what happened and moving forward - Finding support and external validation after setbacks - Continuing to pursue your ambitions despite obstacles CONNECT WITH SAGAR KALRA:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sagar-kalra-/

CONNECT WITH JORIM HOLTEY-WEBER:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jholteyweber/ https://emergetoprosper.com/

In this episode of More Life, Jorim Holtey-Weber interviews entrepreneur Marina Petrakova about her medical technology startup, Vreach, and the challenges and rewards of managing it. They discuss topics such as toxic work environments, mental health, and the affordability and effectiveness of therapy for neurodivergent individuals. Marina emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and inner acceptance, as well as understanding and meeting one's deepest needs. She also discusses the significance of diversity and neurodiversity in business settings and the importance of leading by example. Finally, Marina highlights the importance of mental health and building a positive work environment, and she emphasizes the need for entrepreneurs to prioritize their personal well-being.

Key topics include: - Letting go of self-criticism to increase space for creativity and risk-taking - Being a role model by living authentically - Creating psychologically safe and collaborative startup cultures - Combining entrepreneurship education with psychology and mental healthcare Guest Bios: Marina Petrakova is the CEO and founder of Vreach, a medical technology startup using VR to provide therapy for neurodivergent individuals. She is a leader in the tech space in Latvia, having founded the community Riga Tech Girls. Marina is a certified professional in clinical audiology, speech language pathology, rehabilitation, and cognitive sciences. Vreach is a Latvian startup using virtual reality to assist neurodivergent patients in receiving engaging, measurable, and effective therapy. Their tool empowers doctors to provide productive therapy while avoiding burnout.

CONNECT WITH MARINA PETRAKOVA:

vreach.eu

linkedin.com/in/marina-petrakova-18b854110/

CONNECT WITH JORIM HOLTEY-WEBER

emergetoprosper.com

linkedin.com/in/jholteyweber/

In today’s episode of More Life, I’m happy to speak with Krissie McMenamin delving on emotional intelligence skills. Strong interpersonal and professional connections need the development of emotional intelligence. It entails being aware of, cognizant of, and capable of managing your own emotions as well as those of others. Krissie's program could provide valuable insights and techniques to improve these aspects of emotional intelligence. Remember to actively engage in the program and practice what you learn to see meaningful results in your life. Enjoy the journey of mastering emotional intelligence. Don't miss out, subscribe to More Life today!

Connect with Krissie McMenamin:

AskHuh.com

http://mindlevers.com/

Connect with Jorim Holtey-Weber:

Emerge to Prosper

Emerging Men

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