<h3>In this episode, we cover:</h3><ul><li>Nicolai’s global journey across 11 countries and 10 years at McKinsey </li><li>Why ambition can either propel you forward or trip you up </li><li>The difference between wisdom and knowledge in career decisions </li><li>How to move from “outside-in” expectations to “inside-out” self-authorship </li><li>Nicolai’s three-part reflection framework: past, present, and future </li><li>Why so many high performers feel stuck, and how to get unstuck </li><li>Practical tools for sustainable peak performance (without losing your edge) </li><li>The “future of work” that’s already here—and how to not miss the wave</li></ul><h3>Timestamps (approx.)</h3><ul><li>00:00 – 01:05 – Intro: Nicolai’s background, Potential Academy, and global journey </li><li>01:05 – 04:20 – Nonlinear paths, ambition, impatience, and learning patience as wisdom </li><li>04:20 – 07:00 – Where Nicolai’s ideal clients hang out and why online media is the new TV </li><li>07:00 – 12:17 – Big goals, Potential Academy’s vision, and helping people find their path </li><li>12:17 – 15:03 – Why so many of us feel stuck & the shift from outside-in to self-authored lives </li><li>15:03 – 19:50 – Sustainable peak performance, presence, cosmic perspective, and micro-practices </li><li>19:50 – 23:59 – Intuition, “feather–brick–truck” messages, and listening to your gut </li><li>23:59 – 26:04 – “Know your I before your why” and getting honest about trade-offs </li><li>26:04 – 28:58 – The future of work as a moving target and massive opportunity </li><li>28:58 – 29:04 – Where to find Nicolai and final thoughts </li></ul><h3>About Nicolai Nielsen</h3><p>Nicolai Nielsen is a Danish-Chinese bestselling author, coach, and founder of Potential Academy. Born in Brazil and now living in Italy, he’s lived in 11 countries and spent 10 years with McKinsey & Company focusing on leadership and culture. Today, he helps ambitious individuals and leaders unlock sustainable peak performance and design lives that truly fit who they are.</p><ul><li>Website:<a href="http://www.nicolainielsen.com/"> www.nicolainielsen.com</a> </li><li>Potential Academy:<a href="http://www.potentialacademy.org/"> www.potentialacademy.org</a> </li><li>LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolaicn/"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolaicn/</a> </li><li>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nicolaicnielsen/"> https://www.instagram.com/nicolaicnielsen/</a> </li><li>Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/nicolaichennielsen"> https://www.facebook.com/nicolaichennielsen</a> </li><li>X (Twitter):<a href="https://x.com/nicolaicnielsen"> https://x.com/nicolaicnielsen</a></li></ul><h3>Key Questions</h3><p>(01:05) Can you share a little bit more about how you ended up where you are today?</p><p>(02:00) Who are your ideal clients these days?</p><p>(02:47) Okay, so why should I have patience in moving forward? Or when should I?</p><p>(04:20) Where do you find your people? Where are they hanging out? How do you get in front of them?</p><p>(05:21) Which channels do you like to be on?</p><p>(07:00) What are some big goals you're looking to achieve in the next year or two?</p><p>(08:05) So is Potential Academy, is it a group program or a one-on-one? How's that one laid out?</p><p>(12:17) Why do you think so many of us are feeling stuck these days?</p><p>(15:03) So amidst all of this confusion and muddle and stuff, how do you help us become the best version of ourselves?</p><p>(18:23) How do you make sure that you can still focus on the flowers but yet not lose sight of your ambition and your goals?</p><p>(19:50) What was the best advice that you have ever received?</p><p>(22:40) What's the best advice you've ever given?</p><p>(25:07) Is there anything that we haven't talked about yet that you'd like to touch on?</p><p>(26:04) Can you give me an example?</p><p>(28:28) Where can we learn more about you and what you do?</p><h3>Nicolai Nielsen</h3><p><a href="http://www.nicolainielsen.com">www.nicolainielsen.com</a></p><p><a href="http://www.potentialacademy.org">www.potentialacademy.org</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolaicn/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolaicn/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nicolaicnielsen/">https://www.instagram.com/nicolaicnielsen/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/nicolaichennielsen">https://www.facebook.com/nicolaichennielsen</a></p><p><a href="https://x.com/nicolaicnielsen">https://x.com/nicolaicnielsen</a></p><h2>Virginia Purnell</h2><p>Funnel & Visibility Specialist</p><p>Distinct Digital Marketing</p><p>(833) 762-5336</p><p>virginia@distinctdigitalmarketing.com</p><p><a href="http://www.distinctdigitalmarketing.com/">www.distinctdigitalmarketing.com</a></p>


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