🎙️ Plant seeds. Grow companies


Filmed in Cyprus 🇨🇾


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The latest episode of Relentless: Life On Your Terms is live — and it’s one of those conversations that makes you pause and rethink how real, sustainable growth actually happens.

I’m joined by Stavriana Kofteros— Founder & Partner at W11 Ventures, Cofounder & Chair of Startup Cyprus, and one of the most influential voices in Europe’s startup and innovation ecosystem.

Stavriana has spent years operating at the intersection of venture capital, deep tech, policy, and entrepreneurship, advising founders, corporates and governments on how to build ecosystems that actually work — not just look good on paper.

Her philosophy is simple, but powerful:
🌱 You don’t build great companies overnight — you plant the right seeds, nurture them patiently, and think in decades, not quarters.

From advising VC funds and sitting on boards, to shaping national innovation strategy and supporting founders across AI, Greentech, Healthtech and Deeptech — Stavriana brings a rare mix of strategic clarity, global perspective and grounded execution.

In this episode, we dive into:
🌍 Building startup ecosystems that genuinely create value
🌱 Why long-term thinking beats short-term hype
🧠 The role of founders, investors and policy in innovation
📈 Scaling companies without losing purpose
🚀 What it really takes to grow from seed to significance

This one’s for founders, investors, operators and leaders who care about building things that last.

🎧 Now live on Relentless: Life On Your Terms

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🎙️ What Leadership Really Looks Like Behind the Title

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This week on Relentless: Life On Your Terms, I’m joined by Aleyx Ward — host of the hit podcast Naked at the Top and a master at getting past titles to the truth underneath.

Aleyx brings a rare depth to conversations with CEOs and senior leaders, shaped by her background in investigative journalism. She doesn’t just interview people — she prepares, researches and listens in a way that allows real stories to surface.

Her process is meticulous.

From speaking with associates before interviews to understand her guests more deeply, to crafting questions that go beyond rehearsed answers — Aleyx creates conversations that are honest, human and impactful.

The name Naked at the Top says it all.

Because leadership can be lonely.

Being at the top is vulnerable.

And behind every impressive title is a real person navigating pressure, doubt and responsibility.

In this episode, we explore:

🎙️ How Aleyx runs a podcast at a world-class level

🕵️‍♀️ The investigative mindset behind better questions

🧠 Why preparation is the difference between good and great conversations

👔 Getting to the human behind the CEO title

🔥 Why vulnerability is a leadership strength, not a weakness

This conversation is a powerful reminder that the most meaningful insights don’t come from polished soundbites — they come from curiosity, courage and depth.

If you care about leadership, storytelling, media or building trust through conversation, this episode is a must-listen.

🎧 Now live on Relentless: Life On Your Terms

🎙️ Rewiring Performance from the Inside Out

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This week on Relentless: Life On Your Terms, I’m joined by Karim Boktor — a world-class business hypnotherapist and performance coach who works with leaders, elite performers and high achievers to unlock what’s really holding them back.

Karim’s work sits at the intersection of mindset, neuroscience and human behaviour. He helps people break through unconscious limits, reprogram self-belief and perform at levels they once thought were out of reach — not through motivation, but through deep internal alignment.
What makes Karim different is that this isn’t theory.

It’s practical, results-driven work used by CEOs, entrepreneurs, athletes and professionals under real pressure.

In this episode, we explore:
🧠 How the subconscious mind drives success (or sabotage)
🔓 Breaking patterns that logic alone can’t fix
🎯 Why mindset work fails when it stays surface-level
⚙️ Performance under pressure — in business and life
🔥 Creating lasting change, not temporary motivation

This conversation challenges the idea that success is only about strategy, intelligence or effort. Often, the biggest breakthroughs happen when you change what’s happening beneath the surface.

If you’re a leader, founder or high performer who feels like you’re working hard but hitting invisible ceilings — this episode will resonate.

🎧 Now live on Relentless: Life On Your Terms

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🎙️ Starting the year Relentless

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We’re kicking off the first podcast episode of the year with a guest who defines modern, values-led leadership — Lisa Pennell, CEO of the Barry Plant Group.

Lisa is a visionary leader in real estate franchising, known for her integrity, strategic clarity and ability to drive transformation at scale. Since stepping into the CEO role in June 2023, she’s led Barry Plant through a bold evolution — from a nationally recognised rebrand to major operational and cultural advancements across the network.

Under Lisa’s leadership, Barry Plant has:

- 🎨 Delivered an award-winning rebrand recognised globally
- 📊 Embraced data, automation and smarter franchise systems
- 🏆 Won Major Network of the Year (40+ Offices) at the AREB Awards
- 🤝 Reinforced trust, culture and client-first values across the business

But what stands out most is how she leads.

Lisa’s philosophy is grounded in integrity, collaboration and genuinely caring about people — from agents and property managers to clients and communities. Her work driving Beyond the Bricks, which raised over $1.25 million for bushfire victims, is a powerful example of using industry influence for good.

In this episode, we dive into:

🏢 Leading large franchise networks through change

🧭 Values-based leadership in high-pressure environments

📈 Innovation, brand trust and long-term thinking

🔥 Why culture isn’t a buzzword — it’s the strategy

🤍 How real leadership shows up when it matters most

This conversation is packed with insight for leaders, founders, executives and anyone navigating growth, complexity and responsibility.

🎧 Now live on Relentless: Life On Your Terms

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🎙️ Relentless at the Highest Level of Competition


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This week’s episode of Relentless: Life On Your Terms features a guest who truly embodies discipline, sacrifice and elite performance — David Onuma, freshly crowned World Champion in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

David’s journey to the top of the BJJ world is anything but overnight. It’s the result of years of obsessive consistency, mental toughness, and a willingness to embrace discomfort long before the spotlight arrived.

A world champion competitor, David has built his reputation on relentless preparation, technical mastery and an unbreakable mindset — qualities that translate far beyond the mat.

In this episode, we dive into:

🥋 What it really takes to become a world champion

🧠 The mental battles behind elite performance and pressure moments

🔥 How discipline and daily standards separate the best from the rest

📈 Lessons from combat sport that apply directly to business, leadership and life

💥 Why resilience is built long before the big moments arrive

David’s story is a powerful reminder that greatness isn’t about motivation — it’s about commitment, process, and showing up when no one’s watching.

Whether you’re an athlete, founder, leader or simply chasing your next level, this episode will challenge how you think about effort, focus and what you’re capable of.

🎧 Now live on Relentless: Life On Your Terms

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🎙️ Legacy, Leadership and Relentless Innovation

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This week’s episode of Relentless: Life On Your Terms features a guest who is rewriting what it means to build across generations — CEO, founder, and engineering visionary Amal Singh.

Amal is a serial entrepreneur with a rare blend of software, hardware, CNC machining and electrical engineering expertise. He’s built multiple businesses from the ground up using multimillion-dollar equipment, a relentless work ethic, and a philosophy centred on collaboration, technical mastery and world-class product experiences.

But what truly stood out in our conversation wasn’t just the innovation — it was the legacy.

Amal shared the story of taking over the family business, the respect he holds for his father and grandfather, and the responsibility he feels to carry their vision forward. This episode goes deep into intergenerational leadership, the drive that gets passed down, and the fire that keeps it burning.

In this episode, we dive into:

✨ How Amal blends engineering excellence with entrepreneurial strategy
✨ The importance of taking pride in craftsmanship, culture and long-term impact
✨ Why market awareness, convenience and innovation sit at the heart of his companies

Amal is the definition of relentless — a leader who sees opportunities others overlook, builds with precision, and honours the generations before him while paving the way for the ones to come.

If you're in manufacturing, engineering, business leadership or you're building something that matters, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

🎙️ Redefining What’s Possible in Real Estate

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This week’s episode of Relentless: Life On Your Terms features a guest who truly lives the word relentless — a pioneer who has reshaped an entire industry through innovation, energy and unwavering commitment to excellence: Mark Kentwell, Founder & Director of Presence.

For more than two decades, Mark has built a career by doing things differently — and the results speak volumes. He’s a multi-award-winning real estate leader, recognised:

🏆 Three times as Australian Principal of the Year across all brands

🏆 Finalist for REB Thought Leader of the Year

🏆 Leader of an agency ranked in Australia’s Top 50 over 10 times — including hitting the #4 spot

Mark has driven multiple 8-figure transactions, set two all-time residential records in the Newcastle region, and continues to elevate the market by empowering his team to achieve ongoing, record-breaking results.

But what makes Mark truly stand out is what drives him:

A passion for people, performance, and purpose.

In this episode, we unpack:

✨ How Mark builds high-performance, customer-obsessed teams

✨ His unique approach to unlocking flow state and peak performance

✨ How innovation, clarity and collaboration have shaped Presence into an industry force

✨ Why sneakers and HipHop are core to who he is

Mark is a genuine change agent: a leader who blends commercial excellence with deep community impact, proving you can build at scale while still lifting others along the way.

If you're in real estate, leadership, entrepreneurship — or simply chasing your next level — this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

🎙️Shaping the Future of Cyprus

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This week’s episode of Relentless: Life On Your Terms is a special one — the first release from a series I filmed in my homeland of Cyprus, while speaking at the Inspire Entrepreneurial Festival 2025.

And I’ve got an amazing guest to kick it off with - Athena Shipilli Tsingi, General Manager of Eurolife, one of Cyprus’s most respected life insurance and financial services organisations.

Athena brings a unique blend of global perspective, strategic leadership and grounded, people-first values. Before stepping into her executive role at Eurolife, her path took her through:

💼 Auditing and advisory work in London

📊 Senior roles in finance and governance

🏛️ Leadership responsibilities within the Bank of Cyprus Group

🌍 A career shaped by both international experience and deep roots in Cyprus

It’s a journey that has built a leader who understands both complexity and community — and who is helping redefine what modern financial leadership looks like on the island.

In this episode, we dive into:

✨ The evolution of leadership in Cyprus’s business landscape

✨ How Eurolife is using innovation to stay ahead in a rapidly changing market

✨ Athena’s philosophy on governance, responsibility and long-term decision-making

✨ The lessons she believes future leaders must embrace to thrive

For anyone interested in leadership, financial services, entrepreneurship, or the future of business in Cyprus, this episode offers rare insight from someone at the top of her field.

Athena’s clarity, poise and perspective make this a powerful start to our Cyprus series.

Connect with Athena on LinkedIn: @Athena Shipilli Tsingi

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