Hugh Wahla - Episode 170

“ When you get to sit at the pointy end of the pyramid, it can be incredibly lonely, isolating, and thankless”

Hugh Wahla has certainly lived an extraordinary life.

He has experienced atrocities you would not wish on your worst enemy.

Losing his Mom in a tragic accident and being sent to Pakistan to live as a 6 years old, taught him harsh realities and early life lessons.

It also forged a belief system that helped him navigate life’s challenges and allowed him to excel in his career.

While serving as CEO for a Globally recognised brand, he was introduced to the concept of ‘Productive Working Life’ which played a role in deciding his next steps.

Many lessons in this conversation!

Exited CEO, Life Purpose Coach, Mentor, Life Curator, Advisor

Discussion Topics: What you will discover from listening to this Podcast:

  • Witnessing your mother being burnt alive
  • Sent to Pakistan as a 6 year old to live
  • Brutal extremities witnessed in Saudi Arabia
  • Loneliness of being a CEO
  • People’s focus on financial success
  • Happiness v Pleasure
  • Smart Goals v Meta Goals
  • Samsara
  • Social implications of quitting booze
  • 3 Chairs exercise
  • Your ‘Productive Working Lifespan’

 

I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

Your fellow being

Gareth

SHOW NOTES

Background, Context & Reference

Connect with Hugh Wahla:

Website

LinkedIn

Discussion Links:

The Conran Shop

 Urban Outfitters

Stutz Documentary

Packraft

People Mentioned:

Sir Terence Conran

Oscar Chalupsky

Books Mentioned:

 The Art of Happiness by the Dalai Lama

 Man’s Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl

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