What if your life began in a 10m² shack by an open sewage canal in the slums of Bombay – and you still dared to dream of London, of leadership and legacy?
In this gripping episode of the Phoenix Mindset Podcast – Beyond Borders, Sonja Piontek uncovers the extraordinary journey of her friend Sagar Amlani, who went from the slums of what is now called Mumbai to becoming a globally respected speaker, bestselling author, and successful business leader.
This is not a rags-to-riches cliché. This is raw truth. A story of crushing poverty, public humiliation, flood-induced homelessness, and countless “you can’t” — all transformed into milestones of massive success.
🎧 In this episode, listeners will discover:
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What life really looks like growing up in the slums of Mumbai
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How having almost nothing and then losing everything ignited unshakable determination
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How bold decisions in life and continued effort will get you to your dreams
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How one person, one act or one sentence can make all the difference
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What it means to pick up rubbish in a foreign land with dignity and purpose
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How Sagar went from being the Chai Wallah - the office boy - to Vice President
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How to manage life in a multi-generational household graciously
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What mindset it took Sagar to soar — and how you can harness it
This episode is a masterclass in resilience, a wake-up call to complacency, and a reminder that your past does not define your future — your mindset does.
Please follow Sagar Amlani on LinkedIn and share your thoughts about his incredible story: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sagar-amlani/
💫 SONJA PIONTEK 💫
Die BUNTE bezeichnet sie als "Powerfrau mit Herz und Verstand".
Sonja Piontek transformiert. Sie inspiriert nicht nur – sie bringt Menschen ins Handeln. Mit radikal klaren Denkanstößen, kompromissloser Umsetzungspower und einer Energie, die mitreißt, sprengt sie Grenzen und entfacht Mut zu Großem.
Als preisgekrönte Unternehmerin, SPIEGEL-Bestsellerautorin, Expeditionsleiterin und gefragte Keynote-Speakerin steht sie für außergewöhnlichen Erfolg – auf der Bühne, im Business und im Leben. Die Wahl-Kitzbühelerin hat bereits in sechs Ländern gelebt und war bis 2017 Marketing-Direktorin für BMW Asien.
Heute begleitet sie als High-Impact Executive Coach 6- bis 8-stellige Unternehmer:innen, top level Executives und Weltklasse-Sportler zu maximalem Erfolg.
Mit Auftritten in 49 Ländern und zehntausenden inspirierten Menschen weltweit weiß Sonja genau, was es braucht, um echten Impact zu erzielen.
Sie ist klar, fordernd und kompromisslos in ihrer Mission: Transformation, die bleibt. Erfolg, der Maßstäbe setzt.
Because ordinary won't change the world!
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