10 Lessons Learned
Unlock the wisdom of the world’s most accomplished leaders. 10 Lessons Learned is the podcast where global executives, innovators, entrepreneurs, thinkers, and changemakers reveal the 10 life and leadership lessons that shaped their success. Hosted by Robert Hossary and produced by 10LessonsLearned.com, each episode delivers practical insights you can use immediately—in business, leadership, career growth, and everyday life. Whether you’re an aspiring leader, a seasoned executive, or someone hungry for clarity and direction, this podcast gives you proven strategies, mindset shifts, and real-world stories from people who’ve already done the work. Guests share the lessons they wish they’d learned earlier—so you don’t have to learn them the hard way. What you’ll get from every episode: Actionable leadership lessons proven to drive results High-impact insights on decision-making, communication, culture, and resilience Personal stories from world-class guests that keep you inspired and engaged Practical frameworks you can apply to your business and career today Timeless wisdom from CEOs, entrepreneurs, diplomats, educators, and industry icons Why listeners love the show: Short, powerful episodes designed for busy professionals Expert guests with decades of real-world experience Clear, relatable, and memorable lessons that stay with you A trusted resource for continuous learning and leadership development If you’re committed to growth and want to learn from the best, 10 Lessons Learned is your weekly masterclass in becoming a more effective, self-aware, and impactful leader. Follow the show now and start learning lessons that will shape your career—and your life.
Episodes
Host Robert Hossary interviews Matt Formston, a blind Australian surfer, cyclist, author and Order of Australia recipient, about his book “Why Not?” and 10 lessons learned. Matt recounts being diagnosed at age five with macular dystrophy and later struggling through bullying, illness, losing sport, a friend’s suicide, and a decade of rebuilding his identity. He explains key frameworks: using “why not” ...
Zoe Fragou is an Organisational Psychologist with an MSc in Human Resources Management, a clinical psychologist license, a diploma in Business Coaching & Mentorship and a Certificate in Agile Leadership.
At the moment, she is a PhD Candidate at Panteion University and her research is mainly focused on the psyc...
About Conan Higgins
Dr. Higgins is an international business attorney, crisis leadership consultant, and Amazon #1 Bestselling author who has spent his career operating where most people only theorize.
Before embarking on his illustrious academic journey, Conan served as a Joint Terminal Attack Controller with U.S. Air Force Special Operations—including parachuting into enemy-held territory in Iraq—earning two Bronze St...
About Elena Colmenero
Elena Colmenero is a People & Culture executive, organizational transformation leader and executive mentor with more than 25 years of international experience helping leaders, teams and organizations navigate growth, reinvention and change.
As leaders move into bigger roles with larger budgets and responsibilities, they can become increasingly disconnected from what’s really happening on the front l...
About Our Hosts
Diana White has over 30 years in sales and retail experience, leading stores with revenues of over 10 million and a staff of 200. Consumer psychology, marketing, operations, and leadership are just a few of her skillsets. Seeing a need for startup and operations assistance within the local business community, Diana established D.E.W. Business Solutions, LLC, to provide consulting to small businesses. She obtained a ...
About Codie Comeau
Codie works in Sales at EF Education First as a Tour Consultant. He is a first-generation college graduated where he thrived, earning a Bachelor’s in Communication, Media & Design with a minor in Psychology. The journey did not stop there as he would later earn an Master’s in Business Administration with a focus on Innovation and New Venture Management.
Although yo...
About Lukas Hefti
Lukas Hefti is the founder of www.speachers.com , where he has helped 100+ events across the globe find a great keynote speaker, connects great personalities with podcasts and the news, and supports speakers in their journey to improve.
Currently, he manages the former Deputy Administrator of NASA, the Chief of Science at NASA, an astronaut, the former Head of HR for Elon Musk, a Nobel Prize Laureate, a YouTuber ...
About CJ Cornell
Host Diana White welcomes returning guest CJ Cornell —entrepreneur, engineer, former Arizona State University professor who helped start its entrepreneurship program, mentor/advisor, and author of The Age of Entrepreneurship and new children’s books—to share 10 life lessons: finish what you start because completion creates results; knowing who you are and what you want outweighs being smart o...
Rebroadcast in Memory of Eddie Grobler
About Eddie Grobler
In July 2019, Eddie established Commerce 2040. The main objective is to use Commerce 2040 as a “platform” for engagement with different stakeholders in the payments value chain with the key focus on payment flows in a dynamic and changing environment. He is currently involved is a number of explorative ...
About Chelle Johnson
Chelle is a first-generation college graduate who grew up with limiting beliefs, fear, and dysfunction. Through faith, resilience, grit, and determination, she achieved executive leadership roles in Talent Acquisition and Human Resources at Fortune 50 companies including Comcast, Lockheed Martin, Quest Diagnostics and Honeywell. She has lived and worked in Asia and Latin America, acquired her MBA, and speaks Sp...
About Samir Domah
Samir spent over 15 years climbing the ladder in FMCG and data, helping brands win space on Tesco shelves and leading multi-million-pound insight and media portfolios for retailers like Booker, John Lewis and global CPGs. On paper, he had the classic "good job" story: senior roles, a growing team, and industry recognition including a Top 30 Under 40 Loyalty Royalty award. But after bad job role landed him hospital...
About Ranjith Ravula
Ranjith Ravula is an inspiring entrepreneur who transitioned from earning hourly wages as a limo driver and accountant to founding a successful recruiting business.
His journey began with humble beginnings, encountering setbacks and deceit, but he persevered and expanded his network.
In 2016, he launched Raks Group, a firm that now boasts $4M in revenue as of 2022. Under his leadership, the company focuses on I...
About Matthew Hill
With a career that spans corporate boardrooms, global classrooms, and stand-up comedy stages, Matthew Hill brings a rare blend of wit, warmth, and wisdom to the art of communication. As a leadership trainer, intercultural facilitator, and presentation coach, Matthew helps executives, emerging leaders, and teams unlock confidence, clarity, and impact—whether they’re pitching, presenting, or navigating ...
About Fatemah Mirza
Fatemah Mirza is a Certified Resume Master and the powerhouse behind CareerTuners, a premier career services firm she founded over 15 years ago. Her work has helped thousands of driven professionals break into top-tier organizations—including the United Nations, Big Four consulting firms, Fortune 500 companies, and even the White House.
Her clients don’t just land interviews; they double their salari...
About Sogol Homayoun
Dr. Sogol Homayoun is an Author, Facilitator, Global Speaker, and leadership coach. Currently, Sogol is an EdTech leader at Arizona State University (ASU) Online. She is also the founder and CEO of The Jasmine Circle, a global personal development coaching organization dedicated to helping you regulate their nervous system, eliminate limiting belief systems and rebrand your sensitivities into a leadership super...
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Join host Robert Hossary and guests Diana White, Siebe Vanderzee, and Codie Comeau in a special end-of-season episode of '10 Lessons Learned.' Discover valuable life lessons on gratitude, understanding, choosing battles, authenticity in leadership, and speaking out against injustice. Plus, a surprise appearance by Santa Claus, sharing a lesson in spreading the spirit of giving. Subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay update...
About Leela Aheer
Hon. Leela Sharon Aheer was first elected as a Member of Alberta's Legislative Assembly for the Chestermere-Rocky View constituency on May 5, 2015. She was re-elected on April 16, 2019, as the MLA for the newly formed riding of Chestermere-Strathmore.
Born in Edmonton and raised in Chestermere, where she raised her family, Aheer is a proud wife and mother of two amazing young men. She is also a ...
About Julia Snedkova
Julia Snedkova is a career strategist and executive coach for high-achieving women navigating leadership in the AI era. With 16+ years in senior roles across Fortune 500 companies in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia, and an INSEAD MBA, with a focus on Leadership & Organizational Behaviour, she brings a rare blend of boardroom fluency and deep coaching expertise.
Julia is an ICF-certified coach trained ...
About Adriana Williamson
Adriana is a passionate immigrant who came to the United States over 28 years ago. Adriana was born and raised in Mexico. When Adriana arrived at this country, she had neither finished her high school education nor spoke English. At the age of 19, Adriana became a proud mother of a special needs child, who at the age of two, was diagnosed with severe autism.
With dedication, perseverance, discipline, faith...
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