Push to be More

About Push to be More

Conversations That Grow - where host Sadaf Beynon explores how one meaningful exchange can transform your business. In this introduction, discover why those pivotal conversations with mentors, partners, or even casual acquaintances matter so much. Join Sadaf as she sits down with business leaders to uncover the key conversations behind their success. Because great businesses are built on great conversations. Subscribe for new episodes coming soon!

Publisher

Sadaf Beynon

Category

business · business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Dec 2022

Latest episode

10 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

1 of 126 episodes have a transcript.

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   10 Dec 2025

   How Fear Shapes Leadership and What It Really Takes to Grow

   Fear plays a bigger role in leadership than most of us want to admit. In this episode, Mike Konrad shares the conversation that revealed his fear-based decision making — and how that moment became the turning point that reshaped his leadership, his business, and ultimately, his life. From being dismissed by his employer to building a company that has lasted more than 30 years, Mike opens up about the internal shifts behind his external success. He talks candidly about ego, bravado, revenge, approval, self-awareness, and the uncomfortable process of learning to lead differently. If you’re navigating growth, change, or the uncomfortable realisation that what once worked no longer does, this conversation will speak to you. What We Explore The surprising ways fear shows up in leadership decisions The mentor conversation that changed everything How fear-based thinking shapes cash flow, choices, and culture Making peace with the worst-case scenario Why early leadership traits often become later limitations The “starter fluid” analogy for ego, bravado, and urgency How Mike shifted from proving himself to serving others Why true leadership requires self-awareness and humility The mindset shift from doing everything yourself to trusting a team Redefining success as freedom — not validation What leaders at the early, frantic stage need to hear Key Moments 01:26 The fear-based decisions hiding in plain sight 03:49 Becoming aware of the “lenses” shaping choices 09:50 Making peace with the worst to break decision paralysis 12:24 The conversation that sparked his business 19:50 How rejection triggered motivation and identity 23:54 The complicated emotional mix behind early leadership 30:39 When your strengths become your liabilities 33:06 The “starter fluid” metaphor for the early years 36:57 From smartest in the room to “stupidest in the room” 38:42 Redefining success as freedom 45:26 Leading less from proving, more from serving 47:03 Advice for leaders in survival mode About Mike Mike Konrad is the founder and CEO of Aqueous Technologies, a global leader in electronics reliability solutions, and the host of two podcasts: Reliability Matters The Reluctant Entrepreneur He writes and speaks widely on leadership, business growth, and the mistakes that shape us. Connect with Mike Website: mikekonrad.com Podcast: reluctantentrepreneurpodcast.com Aqueous Technologies: aqueoustech.com If you enjoyed this episode Please follow Conversations That Grow, share this episode with someone who’d love it, or leave a review — it helps more people find conversations that spark growth.

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   3 Dec 2025

   The 3 Qualities Every Leader Needs in a Chaotic World

   In today’s episode, I’m joined by Nigel Cumberland — leadership coach, co-founder of The Silk Road Partnership, and author of several bestselling books including 100 Things Successful Leaders Do. Nigel and I get into: The pivotal conversation that helped him redefine who he was His early career as a very young finance director Why mistakes became his greatest teachers Imposter syndrome & how he learned to handle it Culture clashes and the importance of understanding differences The evolution of leadership across decades Why leadership starts with self-awareness Leadership beyond titles — influencing in everyday life Why leaders today are more overwhelmed than ever His framework: Grounded • Connected • Purposeful The biggest thing leaders need to unlearn The one leadership principle he believes changes everything The hidden cost of poor leadership How leaders can stay human in a very digital world This is an honest, insightful, deeply human conversation about leadership — the kind that helps you rethink the way you show up in your work and life. Links from the Episode Nigel’s Website 👉 https://nigelcumberland.com/ (https://nigelcumberland.com/) Nigel’s Books 👉 https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nigel-Cumberland/author/B0034P71X2 (https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nigel-Cumberland/author/B0034P71X2) LinkedIn Learning Courses 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/learning/instructors/nigel-cumberland (https://www.linkedin.com/learning/instructors/nigel-cumberland) Speaking Enquiries 👉 https://www.wsb.com/speakers/nigel-cumberland/ (https://www.wsb.com/speakers/nigel-cumberland/) 00:00 Intro 01:04 The conversation that changed Nigel’s life 04:30 Resetting your identity after a big career shift 05:53 Mistakes that shaped him as a young leader 09:10 Imposter syndrome in early leadership roles 10:50 Culture clashes and understanding differences 14:05 Why self-awareness matters more than ever 16:40 Leadership beyond titles and formal roles 18:50 Role modelling at home and at work 19:22 The rise of empowerment in leadership 20:00 Helping people see themselves as leaders 23:00 Leadership in a disrupted, digital world 24:30 Grounded, Connected, Purposeful framework 29:44 What leaders struggle with most today 30:50 What people crave in leaders 34:21 Leading with a full tank: self-care and burnout 38:09 The most important principle healthy leaders live by 41:20 When bad leaders survive — and why they shouldn't 42:26 Closing thoughts The best growth often starts with a meaningful conversation — thank you for being part of this one.

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   26 Nov 2025

   How to Stop Micromanaging and Build a High-Trust Team

   In this episode of Conversations That Grow, Sadaf Beynon sits down with Anastasia Ristovska, co-founder of Next Generation and Books At Ease, to explore the deeper conversations that helped her shift from control to trust—and from doing everything herself to building high-performing, empowered teams. Anastasia shares two pivotal conversations: one that forced her to stop thinking like an employee and start thinking like a business owner, and another with a team member who challenged her to trust more and let go. These moments reshaped her leadership, led her to create a 90-day training system, and helped her grow two companies without burning out. If you’ve ever struggled with delegation, micromanaging, or trusting your team, this episode will speak directly to you. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why micromanaging is rooted in fear, not ego The conversation that shifted Anastasia’s identity from doer to leader How trusting your team creates long-term growth What it takes to train your team to work independently How to lead without knowing all the answers Why leadership isn’t a destination—but a daily practice The mindset shift that stops you from being the bottleneck Connect With Anastasia booksease.com (https://booksease.com/) nextgeneration.eu (https://nextgeneration.eu/) linkedin.com/in/anastasia-ristovska (https://linkedin.com/in/anastasia-ristovska) About Conversations That Grow This is the podcast where we explore the conversations that shape who we become as leaders and people. Because growth starts with the conversations we’re willing to have—especially the ones we have with ourselves.Companies mentioned in this episode:

Inside a recent episode

How One Simple Question Became My Leadership Compass for 40 Years | Jim Carlough

Published 18 Jun 2025 · Transcript excerpt

[…] People won't follow in your experience. Then what does it take to build that culture of trust? It takes transparency. It takes honesty. And it takes the unwavering, you know, the fact that you have to, people can't see you as someone. You don't, a leader doesn't, I don't have all the answers. And so, you know, many times I am not the smartest person in the room, but I surround myself with very smart people. And we work collaboratively to get to the decisions that we need to make. And I think that resonates more with people because I include them versus exclude them in that process. And I think that's what builds the high -performing team is that they're then invested in it. […]

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• Lenora Edwards
• Jim Carlough
• Carly Pepin
• Andrea Wasserman
• SADAF BEYNON

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