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Life & Leadership Connected Podcast

David Dahlén D’Cruz

This is a podcast about Life, Leadership and finding the Balance between these two, and finding and staying with your Purpose in your life. Each time, a leader - new or more experienced - is interviewed, for us listeners to learn from and grow from. The host of this podcast is life coach David Dahlén D’Cruz. For more information go to https://lifeleadershipconnected.com/Do you want to be a guest on the podcast? Visithttps://podmatch.com/

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52:22

Busy But Unfulfilled? Break the Default Loop and...

Life & Leadership Connected Podcast ·

2026/02/16

I would love to hear what you think of this episode. Write your thoughts here. Thank you for your feedback! You can be successful on paper… and still feel empty inside. In this powerful conversation, David Prosper - known as The Clarity Guy - shares how he broke free from the “Default Loop” of achievement without fulfillment and began living a life by design instead of by default. If you’re driven but quietly questioning your direction, this episode will challenge and encourage you. What if...

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5:23

Trapped in the “Default Loop”? How to Start Living by...

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2026/02/13

I would love to hear what you think of this episode. Write your thoughts here. Thank you for your feedback! Are you busy… but not fulfilled? In this short preview from my conversation with David Prosper — known as The Clarity Guy — we explore what he calls the “Default Loop”: the cycle of achievement without alignment. David grew up in the projects of Fort Lauderdale, rose through college football and corporate success, collected awards and recognition… yet still felt empty inside. In this po...

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58:40

Speak with Power: Mohamed Hijazi on Owning the Room,...

Life & Leadership Connected Podcast ·

2026/01/09

I would love to hear what you think of this episode. Write your thoughts here. Thank you for your feedback! What if your voice isn’t something to hide, but the very path to your purpose? In this soul-stirring conversation, Mohamed Hijazi shares how speaking up can change everything. You weren’t meant to stay silent. You were meant to speak with purpose. In this powerful episode of Life & Leadership Connected, I sit down with Mohamed Hijazi, founder of Speak With Power and public speaking ...

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4:33

What If Fear Isn’t the Problem? Mohamed Hijazi on...

Life & Leadership Connected Podcast ·

2026/01/06

I would love to hear what you think of this episode. Write your thoughts here. Thank you for your feedback! What if your fear of speaking isn’t the real problem - what if it’s the untapped confidence beneath it? In this 4-minute clip from my upcoming podcast, Mohamed Hijazi (founder of Speak With Power) shares his personal journey: from anxious teen to hip-hop performer to TEDx host. Today, he trains executives and young professionals to communicate with calm, clarity, and confidence—even und...

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61:26

Become the CEO of Your Life: Michael Dillard on...

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2025/12/15

I would love to hear what you think of this episode. Write your thoughts here. Thank you for your feedback! What if leadership wasn’t about striving but about aligning? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Michael Dillard - U.S. diplomat-turned-leadership coach - for a deep conversation on what it really means to lead with purpose, overcome setbacks, and take ownership of your life. Michael’s story takes us from growing up in poverty to coaching global teams and empowering thousands...

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5:13

"Vision + Action = Success" - Michael Dillard on...

Life & Leadership Connected Podcast ·

2025/12/12

I would love to hear what you think of this episode. Write your thoughts here. Thank you for your feedback! In this 5-minute clip, former U.S. diplomat and leadership coach Michael Dillard shares a simple but powerful mindset shift: Success isn’t just about the hustle - it’s about clarity, direction, and the courage to pivot. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your path or unsure how to move forward, this one's for you. How do you move from stuck… to strategic? Here Michael Dillard shares part of h...

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5:06

How Leah Coss Rebuilt Her Identity After Teenage...

Life & Leadership Connected Podcast ·

2025/11/03

I would love to hear what you think of this episode. Write your thoughts here. Thank you for your feedback! This is one of the most personal moments from my full podcast conversation with Leah Coss, co-founder of Build a Biz Kids. In this shorter clip, Leah opens up about her childhood, growing up in toxic environments, and how that shaped an identity built for survival - not for fulfillment. She shares how her teenage rebellion wasn’t about being “bad,” but about trying to feel in control in...

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78:07

From Survival Mode to Identity on Purpose - Leah Coss...

Life & Leadership Connected Podcast ·

2025/11/03

I would love to hear what you think of this episode. Write your thoughts here. Thank you for your feedback! What if the life you're chasing is being blocked by the identity you've unconsciously built just to survive? In this powerful conversation, Leah Coss - speaker, author, and co-founder of Build a Biz Kids - shares her personal transformation from self-doubt and burnout to building a life rooted in purpose, clarity, and impact. Leah’s story is as relatable as it is inspiring. She grew up ...

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4:22

Living a Big Life — With an Identity Built for...

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2025/10/31

I would love to hear what you think of this episode. Write your thoughts here. Thank you for your feedback! “If something in your life feels off - it’s not because you’re broken or unmotivated. It’s likely because you’re trying to live a big life… with an identity built for survival, not fulfillment.” - Leah Coss In this short teaser from my upcoming episode, Leah shares a powerful insight that challenges how we think about growth, purpose, and who we believe we are. Leah Coss is the CEO and ...

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71:15

Becoming a Better Leader Starts Within – Ryan...

Life & Leadership Connected Podcast ·

2025/10/14

I would love to hear what you think of this episode. Write your thoughts here. Thank you for your feedback! In this eye-opening episode, leadership consultant, author, and mindset researcher Ryan Gottfredson joins David Dahlén D'Cruz to explore what it really takes to grow into the kind of leader today’s world needs. Forget quick hacks or surface-level strategies - Ryan shares how true transformation begins by elevating our internal operating system through what he calls vertical development....

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3:03

Why Most Leadership Training Fails (And What Actually...

Life & Leadership Connected Podcast ·

2025/10/10

I would love to hear what you think of this episode. Write your thoughts here. Thank you for your feedback! What if your biggest leadership block isn’t your skills - but your mindset? In this short teaser, Ryan Gottfredson explains the #1 reason most leadership programs fall short - and what you can do instead to grow vertically, not just horizontally. Catch the full episode of Life & Leadership Connected in 3 days Set a reminder & subscribe so you don’t miss it! Here are some links ...

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63:48

From Burnout to Breakthrough: Ray Martin on True...

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2025/09/15

I would love to hear what you think of this episode. Write your thoughts here. Thank you for your feedback! What if the life you’ve worked so hard to build... isn’t really the life you’re meant to live? In this deeply personal and transformative episode of Life & Leadership Connected, I sit down with Ray Martin, award-winning former CEO, mindfulness teacher, and author of "Life Without a Tie", to explore what happens when a high-performing leader walks away from the world’s definition of ...

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5:23

What if the life you worked so hard to build… wasn’t...

Life & Leadership Connected Podcast ·

2025/09/12

I would love to hear what you think of this episode. Write your thoughts here. Thank you for your feedback! In this preview from the upcoming episode of the Life & Leadership Connected Podcast, I sit down with Ray Martin— award-winning former CEO, leadership coach, mindfulness teacher, and author of Life Without a Tie. Ray shares how his life fell apart — losing his marriage, company, and father in the same season — and how that crisis opened the door to a 14-year journey across Asia in s...

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78:56

Burnout to Balance: Michael Levitt on Boundaries,...

Life & Leadership Connected Podcast ·

2025/09/04

I would love to hear what you think of this episode. Write your thoughts here. Thank you for your feedback! When burnout nearly cost Michael Levitt everything, it became the turning point for a new kind of leadership, one built on clarity, boundaries, and a redefined version of success. In this powerful episode of Life & Leadership Connected, I’m joined by Michael Levitt, founder of the Breakfast Leadership Network and a global authority on burnout prevention. Michael opens up about the s...

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4:37

Burnout Isn’t a Badge of Honor — It’s a Warning Sign

Life & Leadership Connected Podcast ·

2025/09/01

I would love to hear what you think of this episode. Write your thoughts here. Thank you for your feedback! What if burnout wasn’t a failure… but a divine invitation to realign? In this short preview, Michael Levitt, founder of the Breakfast Leadership Network, shares how his own collapse became a wake-up call that reshaped everything. From chasing success at all costs to building a life grounded in purpose, boundaries, and clarity… Michael’s voice speaks straight to the high-achiever who’s e...

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59:36

Breakdown to Breakthrough: Emer O’Donnell on...

Life & Leadership Connected Podcast ·

2025/08/15

I would love to hear what you think of this episode. Write your thoughts here. Thank you for your feedback! What if the missing piece in education wasn't more facts, but emotional tools for resilience, clarity, and self-leadership? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Emer O’Donnell, a behavioral change coach, author, and founder of TeenReconnect, whose passion is to equip the next generation with the tools most of us wish we had growing up. After two decades of success in international ...

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4:16

You’re Not Broken — You Were Just Never Taught This....

Life & Leadership Connected Podcast ·

2025/08/12

I would love to hear what you think of this episode. Write your thoughts here. Thank you for your feedback! What if the anxiety, confusion, or self-doubt you’re feeling isn’t a flaw — but a gap in what you were never taught to handle? In this short but powerful preview, Emer O’Donnell, founder of TeenReconnect, shares a moment of clarity that changed her life — and how it sparked her mission to equip the next generation with tools she wishes she had as a teen. If you’ve ever wondered why so ...

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29:14

You Are Enough – Part 1: Becoming the Author of Your...

Life & Leadership Connected Podcast ·

2025/07/30

I would love to hear what you think of this episode. Write your thoughts here. Thank you for your feedback! 🎙️ A 3-part podcast series with Lawrence Harris – all parts available now. In this powerful first conversation, Lawrence Harris shares about growing up in silence, carrying shame, and the pivotal moment he chose to become the author of his own story, and how you can too. You’ll hear about: The roots of self-worth and identityHow childhood wounds show up in adulthoodReframing shame and

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26:05

You Are Enough – Part 3: Healing, Identity & Purpose...

Life & Leadership Connected Podcast ·

2025/07/30

I would love to hear what you think of this episode. Write your thoughts here. Thank you for your feedback! The final part of the 3-part podcast series with Lawrence Harris — all episodes are now live. In this powerful conclusion, we explore what happens after the healing begins, how to live with purpose, lead from a whole heart, and help others rise as we grow. Lawrence Harris speaks with clarity and compassion about what it really takes to live from your healed identity. He shares dai...

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26:28

You Are Enough – Part 2: From Shame to Self-Worth

Life & Leadership Connected Podcast ·

2025/07/30

I would love to hear what you think of this episode. Write your thoughts here. Thank you for your feedback! Part 2 of the 3-part podcast series with Lawrence Harris – all episodes are now live. In this deeply moving episode, Lawrence Harris opens up about the hidden impact of shame — and how it distorts the way we see ourselves. Through stories, insights, and hard-earned wisdom, he brings hope to anyone who’s ever felt like they weren’t enough. This episode will help you: Recognize the roots ...

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