This week on the show Michael is joined by Alessio Cirillo. Born to an Italian father and an English mother, he grew up in England and now lives in Dubai with his Peruvian wife, Alessio has had a very interesting life. He talks to Michael about his journey as an investment manager and parent and how Budisim and boxing
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Michael and Alessio talk about the idea that parents have so many expectations about what their child will be like and how they will parent them, but how these ideas are always shattered as soon as the child comes along.
Alessio discusses the skills he has learnt as an entrepreneur and how he can transfer these to parenthood, especially patience.
Where do you draw the lines between teaching your children but also letting them have that childhood innocence? The guys get into this discussion.
Communication skills are key. Alessio talks about how, as a child, he was aware that he was not an effective communicator and shares the lessons he has learnt that has transformed him into the strong communicator he his today.
BEST MOMENTS“One of the keys to being a good parent is to not repeat the mistakes of your own parents.”“It’s better to have five amazing relationships than 2000 average relationships.”“Don’t be too rigid in your identity. Allow other people's thoughts and idea to shape and guide you.”
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ABOUT THE PODCAST"Welcome to the Parentpreneur Podcast, where we help fellow entrepreneurs achieve in business & balancing the demands of parenthood.Our mission is to give actionable advice, repeatable systems & "how to's" to achieve success both as an entrepreneur and a parent.We feature interviews with entrepreneurs who are also parents and learn what they wish they knew before embarking on their journey.Join us as we share practical advice and insights on leveraging your resources, establishing repeatable systems, and removing obstacles to success as an entrepreneur and a parent.Tune in for straight-talking advice - "Parentrepreneuring" - more done, less guilt."
ABOUT THE HOSTAs a serial entrepreneur and investor, Michael demonstrates how to establish repeatable systems, remove obstacles, and leverage resources.He helps people leverage their time & resources. As a parent of two young children, he offers advice for success in balancing parenthood and entrepreneurship.Michael's expertise has helped numerous SMEs and investors achieve their goals. His proven strategies and sought-after guidance enable clients to identify weaknesses and utilise strengths to help fellow Parentrepreneurs."Connecting People has Real Value."
ABOUT THE GUESTOur guest today is Alessio Cirillo, a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in the investment management industry.Alessio is a successful investment manager and a devoted father who understands the challenges of juggling a demanding career with the responsibilities of being a good parent. He shares his insights on how he drives his passions in both areas of his life.After relocating from the UK four years ago with his wife and daughter, Alessio now works at Al Dhabi Capital, an active absolute asset management firm in Abu Dhabi. But what sets Alessio apart is that he is an Intrapreneur. He takes open-ended ideas and turns them into real-world products and services while backed by his company's available resources.So how does he manage to balance it all? Alessio blends boxing, Buddhism, and mindfulness in his journey as a Parentrepreneur. He has developed strategies that help him stay focused and manage his time efficiently.If you're a parent struggling to balance work and family, you won't want to miss this episode. Alessio shares his tips and tricks for staying present and productive at work and home. Tune in to "The Parentrepreneur Show" to hear Alessio's story.Alessio’s contact details:acirillo@