315: Broke to Boss: The Mindset Shifts That Turn Struggles into Success with Nada Nasserdeen

In today’s episode of Workday Playdate, Erin sits down with powerhouse communicator and leadership expert Nada Nasserdeen to unpack one of the most underrated success superpowers: effective communication.

From self-confidence to emotional intelligence, this episode dives into how influence, mindset, and “soft skills” (or as Nada calls them, success skills) shape the way we show up at work and in life.

Through inspiring stories—like how Nada built her global company from just $100—and actionable advice, you’ll learn how to shift your mindset, strengthen your influence, and communicate with purpose.

If you’ve ever wondered how great leaders connect effortlessly, or how to turn challenges into growth moments, this conversation is your masterclass in human connection and personal development.

Inside This Episode:

• The Power of Influence: How every conversation shapes your leadership presence.
• Confidence in Action: Why believing in yourself is the foundation of effective communication.
• Success Skills > Soft Skills: Reframing emotional intelligence and adaptability as the real career accelerators.
• Mindset Matters: How small mental shifts can turn obstacles into opportunities.
• Words Create Worlds: The language of leadership that inspires trust and transformation.

Who This Episode Is For:

• Leaders ready to elevate their influence and communication impact.
• Professionals who want to grow their confidence and emotional intelligence.
• Anyone craving practical tools for personal and professional growth.

Tune in to learn how mindset, self-confidence, and emotional intelligence can unlock your next level of influence.

You’ve outlined your slides, practiced your intro, and told yourself this time you won’t wing it—but when it’s go time, your nerves still take the mic.

Enter The 3-Step Presentation Guide: your go-to roadmap for crafting, practicing, and delivering a talk that lands. With this simple system, you’ll calm your nerves, sharpen your message, and step on stage (or into that conference room) with real confidence.

Download it now and turn “I hope this goes well” into “I nailed that.”

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Connect with Nada Nasserdeen

• Nada’s LinkedIn
• Nada’s website

Connect with Erin Diehl x improve it!

• Erin’s website