Slo Mo: A Podcast with Mo Gawdat

Simon Alexander Ong - How To Connect Your Heart and Mind To Energize Your Life

April 15, 2023 Episode 241
Slo Mo: A Podcast with Mo Gawdat
Simon Alexander Ong - How To Connect Your Heart and Mind To Energize Your Life
Show Notes

 My guest Simon Alexander Ong started a high-flying career in the financial sector working at one of the top firms in the industry. Just 14 months into that the company collapsed, causing the ripple effect of the 2008 global financial crisis. Without the demands and what he now considers a false sense of security, of the corporate world, Simon retrained to follow a career in coaching. His mission in life became focused on helping as many people as he can connect the heart to the mind to transform their lives. He does this by using true wisdom instead of glamour to convey his message. 

 Simon Alexander Ong is a personal development entrepreneur, coach and public speaker.  His work has been recognised by major corporations such as Sky News and BBC who have invited him for interviews, while Barclays featured him in a nationwide campaign asking him questions on how families could embrace better lifestyle habits.  He’s an award-winning life coach, and international keynote speaker and published his best-selling debut book Energize in April 2022. 

Listen as we discuss: 

  • 02:30 - Asian values - Western environment 
  • 04:00 - Collapse of Lehman Brothers 
  • 06:40 - Experiencing loss 
  • 08:30 - Moving on 
  • 12:30 - Decision time - turning interest into commitment 
  • 14:30 - Becoming a coach 
  • 17:45 - Energize 
  • 21:35 - Energy is a universal language 
  • 24:30 - The 4 dimensions of energy 
  • 28:00 - Purpose unlocks your energy 
  • 30:00 - Journey from the mind to the heart 
  • 32:00 - The power of silence 
  • 33:50 - Wisdom being by knowing yourself 
  • 35:00 - Me time 
  • 39:00 - Connect to your heart 
  • 41:30 - The role of technology 
  • 45:00 - Reality is perception - Pronoia 
  • 47:00 - Ego Vs Humility 
  • 52:00 - What really matters? 
  • 54:30 - One step a day 
  • 57:00 - Find an hour for yourself - it’s important 
  • 58:50 - Happiness is gratitude 

Connect with Simon on Instagram @simonalexandero
Twitter @SimonAlexanderO
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonalexanderong
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simonalexanderong
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/simonong

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Website: mogawdat.com

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