Fearless Possibilities with Sha Nacino
Fearless Possibilities Podcast explores the power of human connection to unlock potential, performance, and possibilities in the age of AI.
Hosted by human connection keynote speaker Sha Nacino, the podcast features conversations with world-class leaders, entrepreneurs, athletes, celebrities, Ivy League professors, bestselling authors, thought leaders, and industry game changers.
In an increasingly digital and AI-driven world, this show explores the timeless importance of staying deeply human, building meaningful relationships, strengthening emotional intelligence, and creating genuine connection.
About the Host
Sha Nacino is a global keynote speaker and thought leader on human connection, former Adjunct Faculty at the Asian Institute of Management, and author of 17 books, including SEEN: Good Leaders Have Vision. Great Leaders See. and SPEAK ANYWAY.
She is the first and only Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) in the Philippines, a distinction held by only the top 12% of speakers worldwide. Sha is also the only Filipino and Asian recognized alongside Tony Robbins and Simon Sinek in Global Gurus’ list of the World’s Top 30 Motivational Speakers.
Once painfully shy, struggling with stage fright, and speaking English as her third language, Sha now speaks on global stages to audiences of up to 8,000 people across Asia, Europe, the United States, and the Middle East. She founded virtual summits like the HR Summit Global™ (10,000 participants from 32 countries) and the World Gratitude Summit™ (15,000 participants from 49 countries).
Connect with Sha on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sha-nacino/
For speaking invitations, visit
https://www.shanacino.com/
Email her:
sha@shanacino.com
Fearless Possibilities with Sha Nacino
40: How Self-Aware Leaders Build High-Performing Teams
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What if leadership isn’t about working harder but becoming more self-aware? 🤔
In this powerful episode of the Fearless Possibilities Podcast, Sha Nacino sits down with Dennis Akkerman, global leadership expert and author of Naked Leadership, to talk about self-leadership, emotional intelligence, stress, burnout, workplace culture, and building high-performing teams across 25 countries.
We unpack the hidden pressures leaders face, why many experience unhealthy stress without realizing it, and the mindset shifts needed to lead with clarity, authenticity, and impact.
✨ If you’re a leader, manager, entrepreneur, HR professional, executive, or high-achiever, this episode is packed with insights, reflections, and practical tools you won’t want to miss.
⏱️ Chapters (Timestamps)
00:00 – Introduction & why this leadership conversation matters
02:12 – The #1 challenge leaders face worldwide: pressure & uncertainty
03:52 – Signs you’re experiencing unhealthy stress (even if you feel “fine”)
05:30 – Workplace culture: healthy vs toxic environments
09:18 – What is Naked Leadership? Understanding self-awareness & blind spots
12:14 – Why leaders struggle to find time for self-leadership
14:52 – Rest, productivity & the guilt of slowing down
17:11 – Fear, pressure & the real reason leaders overwork
18:07 – Dennis’ daily routine for clarity, energy & performance
20:58 – Powerful self-awareness questions every leader should ask
25:20 – Emotional triggers, healing & leadership growth
29:01 – Leading across 25 countries: cultural & generational differences
31:20 – Situational leadership & adapting to your team
37:45 – Psychological safety, vulnerability & authentic leadership
39:59 – One powerful leadership action you can apply today
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Connect with Dennis Akkerman:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/akkermandennis/
Connect with Sha Nacino:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sha-nacino/
https://www.instagram.com/sha_nacino
Interested to guest on the podcast or sponsor it? Visit shanacino.com/podcast