Imagine you are running an international, impact-driven business, and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity (we are talking a multi-million-dollar deal with global impact) lands on your table. Imagine declining that offer because you want to focus on your family and your impact on your nearest and dearest. Are you then crazy? Or selfish? Or, actually, a very mature entrepreneur who walks his talk about being a thought leader and a caring business owner?

This week's guest is Sebastian Bates, who did just that - declined a multi-7-figure deal. Sebastian is the Founder and CEO of the Warrior Academy and The Bates Foundation charity. Originally from the UK, he has over 25 years of experience in 6 different styles of martial arts as well as a strong competition background competing from amateur to professional level both nationally and internationally.

Sebastian originally started Martial Arts as a child to develop his confidence and help him transition through bullying. Now he and his team are helping thousands of children through their challenging transitions every week.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• Sebastian's contrarian take on bullying that every parent should embrace for themselves and their kids
• entrepreneurs' special abilities that can become their blessing or a curse
• choosing an impact that truly matters to you
• Sebastian's hiring mistakes and learnings about building and nurturing company culture

Stay safe and #standwithukraine,

Anna

Resources:

Connect with Sebastian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastian-bates-4b70412b/

Learn more about The Warrior Academy and The Bates Foundation: https://warrioracademy.ae/

Join the free yoga classes I teach every Monday and Thursday: https://annaliebel.as.me/lytmorning

Book a Mindshifting Intensive: https://annaliebel.as.me/strategycall

Support Ukraine: https://u24.gov.ua/