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In 2025, the fastest way to build trust, land high ticket clients, and make your brand look like a damn authority?

Show up on podcasts and BORROW TRUST.

Most people think podcast guesting is about getting your name out there.

It’s not.

It’s about getting paid.

We help smart entrepreneurs & experts turn podcast interviews into traffic, influence and revenue.

We've used this exact system to build a multi six figure business, land insane guests (worth over $3B combined), and grow a top 1% podcast without begging for likes or filming dancing Reels.

Most people completely butcher podcast guesting.

They pitch like interns.
Waffle through interviews.
And post a graphic saying “Great to be on the show!”... and that’s it.

No wonder nobody clicks.

A proper guesting strategy does 3 things:

1. Makes you look like the expert (without you saying it).
2. Brings leads to you.
3. Turns one interview into 30+ pieces of high converting content.

Just strategy, stories, and sales.

We help founders, coaches, and consultants:

→ Get booked on top shows
→ Speak like a weapon
→ Repurpose interviews into lead machines

Who am I?

I co-run a top 1% podcast, built a business off the back of guesting, and now help other entrepreneurs do the same ..with way less trial and error.

If you’re ready to stop blending in and start being the one they quote…

Shoot me a message with the word "GUEST".

Antonia Bates

I’ve helped 200+ founders grow their brands using LinkedIn.

95% of them have the SAME problem stumping their growth.

They had a trust problem.

They were posting every week.

Following the ‘best time to post’ advice.

Writing solid hooks from a lead magnet download they got last week.

But no one was booking calls.

And no one was engaging.

Here’s what the winning founders do differently 👇

✔️ They show up when no one’s watching.

- It’s easy to post when you’re getting likes.
- It’s harder when your last three posts failed.
- But that’s what builds credibility.
- Posting consistently says you can rely on me.
- And that’s exactly what people need to feel before they trust you.

✔️ They share stories, not stats.

- No one connects to a number.
- But a challenge? A transformation? A struggle?
- That’s where people lean in.
- “I failed three launches before this one worked.”
- That’s way more powerful than “We achieved 300% growth.”
- Stories make people believe you.

✔️ They sound human.

- Drop the synergy, scale, and leverage talk.
- No one speaks like that over coffee.
- People don’t trust voices that sound rehearsed.
- They trust the ones that sound real.

Oh and just a reminder, trust isn’t built in a single post.

Trust is built through tone, timing, and truth again and again and again and again.
_ _ _ 

Who’s someone you instantly trust on LinkedIn and why?

Helping coaches & consultants scale their business and build trust using podcasts | Worked with 200+ founders | Top 1% podcast | $3B+ network of guests

Atom Alloys

- Responsible for overall administration and quality of the organisation – projects, policies, procedures and facilities.
- Collaborate with management staff to identify and deliver administrative support operations.
- Solicit, coordinate and oversee vendors, including negotiation of contracts.
- Strengthen organisational culture and ensure that company values and approach are displayed.  
- Develop and implement an overall strategy for health & wellness programs, ensuring a wellness culture that inspires, motivates and equips employees to adapt and maintain healthy lifestyle.
- Keep abreast of current wellness and wellbeing initiatives and activities.
- Develop a network of resources.
- Mentor and motivate staff to create a collaborative group culture focused on learning and exploration.
- Ensure travel management is supported by correct strategic travel partners and suppliers (agency, air, hotel). 
- Establish KPIs to ensure effective control of travel spend.
- Develop and implement roadmaps for sustainability and CSR initiatives, and manage those initiatives by supporting company's environmental strategy.  
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners and perform periodic data analysis to track the performance of sustainability initiatives, and identify program enhancements.
- Assist with the creation of sustainability goals.
- Manage the planning of events to meet program's goals and objectives. Collaborate with key internal partners and external vendors. 
- Drive strategy, planning and execution for external customer events.
- Work closely with leadership in conception and approval of events.
- Develop, track and oversee annual budget plan of the Administrative support office. Analyse and report budget variances.
- Lead and work with the key executive team to determine goals, drive superior organisational results, and maximise employee value.
- Maintain organisation's administrative policies and procedures manual.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

Director Of Administration

Hapag-Lloyd AG

- Plan and coordinate administrative procedures and devise ways to streamline processes.
- Responsible for Administration, Facility Management, Vendor Management, Travel Management, Event Management, Infrastructure Management, Budget Forecasting & Variance Reporting.
- Monitor and drive continuous improvement across Employee Welfare, CSRs, environmental activities and Corporate Wellness campaigns.
- Access staff performance and implement adequate measures for maximum efficiency
- Document and file management. (E-filing services, store management and retrieval system).
- Monitor inventory of office supplies and purchase new materials with attention to budget. 
- Organize and supervise other office social/sports events, competitions, team building and CSR activities to improve work-life balance.
- Manage schedules and deadlines.
- Negotiate with vendors and service providers & select cost-effective and quality products.
- Ensure operations adhere to policies and regulations.

Senior Manager - Administration & Facility Management 

United Arab Shipping Company (S.A.G.)

- Actively involved and supported projects related to the merger of UASC & Hapag Lloyd.
- Evaluated customer service standards by implementing administrative correspondence tracking system.
- Served as the liaison between administrative personnel and senior management.
- Provided oversight for general administration.
- Ensured that the necessary administrative policies, systems, and procedures are in place and are adhered to in order to promote high management quality standards. 
- Developed and implemented an information management system to ensure efficient allocation, management, and control of resources within the allocated budget.

Manager Administration General Services

- Crew Management - Conducted crew change/rotation for projects and programs, then oversaw their output.
- Provided technical and logistical support for all administrative personnel.
- Guide new employees with joining formalities like visas, tickets, etc.
- Served as the liaison between administrative personnel and senior management. 
- Served as the liaison between the management and external organisations such as Port Authorities, Immigration Officers, ensuring timely and cost-efficient operation.
- Responsible for maintaining updated vessel rotation plans and execution of agreed crewing
strategies.
- Planned and coordinated arrangements for events and training.
- Developed a lucrative annual food and beverage marketing plan on strict budgets to maximize profits.

Assistant Manager & Administration General Services

Dole Food Company

- Handled projects, shipping, administration duties and customer service.
- Responsible for the smooth running of the office.
- Provided guidance for the execution of projects.
- Manged shipping documents and the bank account of the company i.e. cheque submission and issuing. - Managed the Telex transfers, deposits of cash and salary accounts.
- Served as the liaison between the management and the sales team.

Administration  OfficerF F I C E 

Transforming B2B Operations & Streamlining Processes for Organizational Success with 25+ Yrs of Administrative Expertise | Employee Engagement | Vendor & Event Management | Change Management | Director Of Administration

Hello there!

I'm Neena Mathew Nair, a seasoned corporate administration professional with an extensive 25+ years track record of excellence. I have a natural talent for infusing professionalism, expertise, and unwavering dedication into every project I take on.

In 2019, I proudly received both the prestigious Chief Happiness Officer and Eco-Champion Award, a testament to my commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture and championing sustainability initiatives.

With over two decades of experience, my forte lies in elevating employee motivation, orchestrating exceptional events, and prioritizing the well-being of our hardworking team members. I've honed the art of precision in practices and mastered effective communication to cultivate a harmonious work environment.

In the ever-evolving landscape of corporate environments, I lead teams to efficiently oversee office operations and streamline administrative processes. 

From day-to-day office administration to intricate tasks like sourcing requisitioning and analysis, indirect and direct sourcing, purchase and vendor management, and account management, consider it all within my realm of expertise.

Alright, enough about me! Let's connect and explore how my skills and decades of experience can contribute to your organization's success. 

Feel free to message me on LinkedIn or e-mail me at 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰@𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞.𝐜𝐨𝐦; together, we can make some magic happen!

Neena Mathew Nair

There was a time when driving to Sharjah took just ten minutes.
We’d make a couple of trips in a day without a thought.

I still carry those days with me: the simplicity, the laughter, the ease of belonging.

I’ve lived in Dubai all my life and watched it grow from quiet streets into the extraordinary, global city it is today. 
Every new skyline and changing road feels like watching a loved one grow, a blend of pride, wonder, and quiet nostalgia.

Back then, life moved more slowly.

There weren’t as many malls, and you’d often bump into familiar faces wherever you went. You knew your neighbours, your favourite cafes stayed the same, and there was a certain warmth in everyday life.

Today, Dubai shines brighter than ever: Ambitious, inclusive, and constantly evolving. 

Yet when I drive through its roads, I still look for pieces of the city I grew up in, a familiar corner, an old hangout, the comfort of recognition.

Maybe that’s the magic of Dubai.
It keeps reinventing itself, yet somehow carries our memories gently within its heart.

It grows, it changes, it dazzles…
and still, it feels like home.
If you’ve ever lived here, you know the feeling.

What’s your fondest memory of old Dubai?

#Dubai #Sharjah #changes #growth LinkedIn

Director Of Administration @Atom Alloys | Transforming B2B Operations & Streamlining Processes for Organizational Success with 25+ Yrs of Administrative Expertise | Employee Engagement | ESG advocate | Culture & Wellness

Imagine waking up one day and finding your job title doesn't exist. 
No Founder. No Director. No Manager.

No structure. No hierarchy.
Just you.

What part of your work would you still choose to do even without the title, the authority, or the compensation?

That's the part that's yours.
The part that's driven by purpose, not position.

For me, it would be building people, purpose, and perspective. 
Helping others find clarity, confidence, and meaning in what they do. 
That's what I'd continue doing even if there were no ladders to climb, no titles to define me.

Because at the end of the day, roles may change and titles may fade, 
but the impact we create, 
the people we nurture, 
and the values we uphold... 
those stay.

Leadership isn't about what's written under your name. 
It's about what remains when everything else is stripped away.

So, tell me, if you don't have a job title tomorrow, 
which part of your work would you still love?

#leadership #titles #work #heirarchy LinkedIn

Most workplace stress isn’t caused by others - it’s caused by how personally we take things that were never about us.

Across teams, relationships, and leadership, one pattern keeps showing up:
We over-personalise.
We over-function.
We over-explain.
And often, we bear emotional burdens that were never ours to carry.

Here’s what radically changed things for me:
Not everything is about you.

Didn’t say hello? Didn’t reply? Cancelled at the last minute? Raised their voice?
For years, I’d ask: “What did I do?”

But real clarity arrived; when I learned to remove the 'me.'
Not to protect myself, but to gain perspective.

When you step out of the centre:

• It stops feeling like rejection.
• You begin to spot genuine patterns, not excuses.
• You realise their behaviour is a reflection of their own state - not your worth.
That’s when calm returns.

Leadership becomes lighter, decisions clearer.

Ask once. Clarify once. State the boundary.
Adjust as needed. Guard your peace. Then move.

Facts over feelings. Patterns over promises.

Your responsibility is how you lead yourself.
Their behaviour is their story, not yours.

Remove the ‘me.’ Reclaim your peace. Lead from clarity, not self-blame.

#Leadership #EmotionalIntelligence #Workplace #SelfLeadership

What if gender equality isn’t just fair, but smart?

I came across a powerful insight in a recent UN Women report:
"Achieving gender equality could unlock $342 trillion in global economic growth by 2050."

That’s not a typo.
That’s the cost of ignoring half the world’s potential.

But this isn’t just about numbers.
It’s about possibility.

Imagine what that growth looks like:
More women leading teams, building companies, shaping classrooms, driving policy, and designing solutions that lift entire communities.

Imagine a world where innovation has both perspectives.
Where leadership is defined by empathy as much as efficiency.
Where equality isn’t a headline, but a habit.

Gender equality isn’t charity.
It’s strategy.
It’s growth.
It’s humanity.

Every time we invest in a girl’s education, support a woman’s career, or challenge a bias at work, we’re not just doing the right thing,
we’re accelerating progress for everyone.

The question isn’t if we act.
It’s when.
And the longer we wait, the more we all lose.

#leadership #genderequality #education #humanity LinkedIn

What if the significant influences in your life never set foot in your world, but quietly changed it from afar?

The people who reshape us don't always step into our lives; sometimes, they find a way into our minds.
This year, forced stillness was my teacher. When life slows you down, it gifts you piercing clarity.

I found myself re-examining it all:
How I lead. How I live. Who I learn from.
And most importantly, who I invite to take up space in my thoughts

These women became quiet architects in my journey:

• Leena Nair - 𝐂𝐄𝐎, 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥
Empathy is her strategy, not just a soft skill.
• Julie Sweet - 𝐂𝐄𝐎, 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞
Clarity and discipline as an art form. She speaks when it matters.
• 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐑𝐡𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 - 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫 & 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭
She didn't just rewrite TV. She gave me permission to rewrite my own inner script.
• 𝐏𝐞𝐦𝐚 𝐂𝐡ö𝐝𝐫ö𝐧 - 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐝𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫
Her words told me fear is not a stop sign, but a guide.
• 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐡 - 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫
Self-compassion, she taught, is strong, practical, and real.
• 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐡 𝐌𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐡𝐲 - 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫
My mindset is either my power source or my prison-he reminds me every time.
• Falguni Nayar - 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫, 𝐍𝐲𝐤𝐚𝐚
She built what mattered, on her own timeline. There's no late. No early. Just right on time.

Inspiration goes beyond admiration - it shifts your alignment. It's not just about being uplifted; it's about being realigned to who you are.

May we all find women who lift us, teach us, steady us, 
and may we become that for someone else.
Inspiration is powerful. Alignment is what truly transforms.

#leadership #influencers #inspiration LinkedIn

Why Does the Word Feminist Still Make People Uncomfortable?

Feminism isn’t about hating men.
It’s about fairness.
About equity.
About giving space to voices that have been ignored for far too long.

And yet, even today, saying the word can trigger discomfort, even defensiveness.
Maybe because feminism challenges old systems.
Maybe because equality feels threatening to those who’ve always had it.
Or maybe because society has spent decades painting feminism as something loud, angry, or extreme, when at its core, it’s simply about balance.

Feminism isn’t a fight against anyone.
It’s a movement for everyone.

#feminism #equality #balance #society LinkedIn

Lately, I’ve noticed something about growth that no one really talks about.

It doesn’t show up as some big breakthrough.
It shows up in small, uncomfortable moments.

You’re in a conversation you used to enjoy, and suddenly you feel drained.
You meet someone you’ve known for years, and you realise you’re putting in all the effort.
You try to explain a new boundary, and it feels like you’re speaking a different language.

For a while, I thought I was being unfair or “too much.”

But honestly?
It’s just growth doing its job.

When you start taking yourself seriously; your energy, your time, your mental space,
some relationships won’t fit the same way.

Not because anyone is wrong.
Not because you’ve become a new person.
But because you’ve stopped ignoring what you actually need.

And that small shift changes everything.

People who matched the “old you” won’t always match the “growing you.”
And that creates distance.
It feels weird at first.
Sometimes even sad.

But it’s not loss.
It’s just your life making space again.

Space for people who communicate better.
Space for people who respect boundaries without pushing back.
Space for people who grow with you instead of holding you in your past.

So if your circle looks different right now, don’t overthink it.
You’re not losing people.
You’re just finally choosing yourself, and your life is adjusting accordingly.

#growth #boundaries #network #mindsetshift

Want to know what's quietly eroding trust in workplaces today?
It's not what's said. It's what's missed.

Years in leadership have shown me an invisible thread running through boardrooms and break rooms alike.
Many people don't actually listen.
They wait.
They're poised for the pause, the split second when they can pivot the story back to themselves.

Sociologist Charles Derber calls it conversational narcissism.
It slips into meetings and one-to-ones, rarely out of intent, but always with the same effect:
The original voice fades away.

For leaders, this is where connection quietly fractures.
People sense when they're overshadowed. They shrink. Their answers grow shorter, their truths more surface-level.

You lose insight long before you notice trust slipping away.

Great leaders do things differently:
 • They remain, fully present, wherever the other person is.
 • They listen without rehearsing a comeback.
 • They ask, rather than redirect.
 • They hold space so others can step in, fully themselves.
Because a conversation is not a stage - it's a stewardship.

The leaders people trust most aren't just skilled speakers; they're the ones who make others feel genuinely heard.

Before you speak next, ask: Am I truly listening, or just waiting to be heard?

#leadership #workplace #trust

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