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The Corporate Life Billion Dollar ConversationsAuthor: Hina Siddiqui
Hina Siddiqui is a Multiple Global Award-Winning IT Business Coach, Bestselling Author, Podcast Host, and Media Strategist featured in over 600 media channels worldwide, including Google News & Times Square. Every life is a movie, and YOU are the star of yours.Welcome to Billion Dollar Conversationswhere we dive into the mindset, strategies, and pivotal moments that transform ordinary lives into extraordinary success stories.In this show, we explore the journeys of high-achievers, visionaries, and game-changersthose who have built their lives, careers, and businesses like a blockbuster success. Every success story has a cast of characters:The Mentors who light the wayThe Rivals who push us to be sharperThe Challengers who test our resilienceThe Unexpected Players who shape our destinysometimes by lifting us up, sometimes by forcing us to grow through adversity But heres the truth: Every twist, setback, and so-called villain is just fuel for the blockbuster that is YOUR success.This podcast is about:- Owning your narrative - Stepping into your power - Turning challenges into billion-dollar lessonsThrough Billion Conversations, we reveal the mindset shifts, game-changing strategies, and defining moments that create extraordinary outcomes. This is YOUR story, YOUR stagelets make it legendary. New episodes every week on Audio I YouTube. Subscribe & step into your next level. Language: en-us Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Breaking the Rules of Business: Leadership, Risk & Bold Decisions | Richard Blank
Tuesday, 20 January, 2026
Send us a textIn this episode of The Corporate Life, host Hina Siddiqui sits down with CEO Richard Blank, a visionary entrepreneur who traded his life in the States at 27 to build a call center empire in Costa Rica. Richard shares his story of breaking business rules and challenging the status quo by infusing human connection and play into a traditionally sterile industry. Learn how he used bold decisions and non-conformist leadership to "shine like the sun," creating a vibrant culture for over 10,000 employees.Key TakeawaysRichard explains how thinking differently in business involves using empathy and active listening to de-escalate conflict and build self-reliance. He emphasizes that playing bigger means taking "scary" risks to move out of your comfort zone and achieve true personal freedom. Finally, he discusses why modern leaders must prioritize making others happy to ensure a "happy circle" that fuels long-term success.Episode HighlightsRichard describes his journey of challenging the status quo by replacing gray cubicles with a neon-lit sanctuary of vintage pinball machines and jukeboxes. He opens up about the resilience required when nearly losing his business and how bold decisions guided his leadership through the chaos of COVID-19.Timestamps00:00 - Introduction to The Corporate Life 01:10 - Moving to Costa Rica and the "Shine Like The Sun" anthem 03:30 - Breaking business rules with arcade machines and jukeboxes 09:40 - Training 10,000 voices and claiming your own 12:30 - Thinking differently in business to overcome family pressure 18:20 - Weathering the storm after losing a major client 22:52 - This or That: Rapid fire game 33:00 - Final message on non-conformist leadership and making people happyConnect with GuestLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/costaricascallcenter/Website: costaricascallcenter.com Connect with HinaWEBSITE I https://thehinasiddiqui.com/ LINKEDIN I / hinasiddiqui INSTAGRAM I @hinawithwings YOUTUBE I / @thehinasiddiqui Email I hina@thehinasiddiqui.comCheck out Hina's books: https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7Production Credit: Edited and produced by @the32collective_ / https://www.the32collective.co/
