Meet Victor - CEO and Founder of Agenda - We Uncover What Makes Companies Special, To Build Brands That Stand Out.

In this episode of the Growth Mindset podcast, Coach Dave March interviews Victor Rivera, CEO and founder of Agenda, a branding agency. They discuss the significance of personal branding, the importance of clarity in one's purpose, and the role of presence and stillness in personal growth. Victor shares insights on the differences between coaching, mentoring, and therapy, and emphasizes the need for leaders to embrace vulnerability and emotional intelligence. The conversation also touches on the challenges of leadership and the importance of shifting from a self-serving mindset to one focused on service to others. Victor concludes with encouragement to embrace discomfort as a pathway to growth.

 

Key Takeaways:

- Personal branding is essential in today's online world.
- Clarity of purpose helps in making decisions.
- Finding your awesome involves remembering past experiences.
- Practicing presence and stillness is crucial for self-discovery.
- Emergencies in business are often exaggerated.
- Coaching focuses on the present and future, not the past.
- True leadership involves serving others, not just oneself.
- Understanding the reasons behind being a 'yes man' is important.
- Emotional intelligence should be viewed as a power skill.
- Growth often comes disguised as discomfort and confusion.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Personal Branding
03:11 The Importance of Clarity in Personal Branding
05:57 The Role of Presence and Stillness
08:51 Coaching vs. Mentoring vs. Therapy
12:03 Navigating Challenges and Growth
14:59 The Shift from Self-Serving to Service-Oriented Leadership
17:57 Understanding the Yes Man Mentality
21:01 The Essence of Leadership and Vulnerability
23:55 Emotional Intelligence as a Power Skill
27:03 The Courage to Embrace Discomfort
29:59 Final Thoughts and Encouragement