Most people don’t fall short because they lack discipline.
They fall short because they have never seen themselves clearly enough to change.

In this episode of the Me Inc Podcast, wellness and life coach Obi Chuku shares one of the clearest examples of intentional reinvention. His journey from Nigeria to becoming a respected voice in wellness is compelling not because of the steps he took, but because of the clarity guiding each one.

Obi’s experience reflects a core Me Inc. belief:
✨ Human potential expands when identity, purpose, and performance finally align.

This conversation explores a grounded, realistic framework for rebuilding wellness and performance in the middle of real life — where careers, responsibilities, leadership demands, and personal growth all intersect. Together, we examine how to create alignment without burnout, without constant restarts, and without relying on intensity over clarity.

🎙️ In this episode, we cover:

• 🔍 Building unshakable motivation by anchoring to your “why”
• 🌱 Using gratitude and abundance to shift mindset and performance
• 🧩 Aligning movement, nutrition, and regeneration into one integrated system
• 🧠 Leveraging emotional intelligence to support sustainable progress
• ⚖️ Applying a coaching model that strengthens wellness, leadership, and long-term performance

If you’re stepping into 2025–2026 with goals around health, leadership presence, identity, or confidence, this episode offers a clear, practical starting point.

🎙️ Guest: Obi Chuku — Wellness & Life Coach
🎙️ Host: Nigel Franklyn — Me Inc Podcast

We dig into emotional intelligence as a performance skill, not a soft trait, and show how self-awareness, energy management, and clear communication change outcomes. John Hughes shares pre and post‑pandemic EQ data, live coaching moments, and practical tools to lead with clarity and care.

• four energies linking physical, emotional, mental, spiritual
• simple, repeatable self-awareness practices that stick
• how EQ‑i 2.0 reveals strengths and derailers
• pre‑pandemic confidence vs post‑pandemic drops in key skills
• empathy and assertiveness balance for clearer leadership
• inclusion as a felt experience, not a metric
• team rituals that build recognition and learning
• mood tracking tools to improve regulation and choices
• tactics to reduce overthinking and protect decision quality
• concrete steps to reset clarity on roles and deliverables

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From the lively streets of Flint, Michigan, to the tranquil spaces of a Polish monastery, Timothy Lewis' journey to cultivating mindfulness has been nothing short of a transformative adventure. As a mindfulness coach and an embodied movement educator, Timothy has deeply explored the intersection of mindfulness and movement, incorporating elements from his background in music, dance, and athletics. In our enriching conversation, he shares his unique life experiences that have shaped his approach to mindfulness teaching.

As we traverse through Timothy's enlightening narrative, we get to uncover the profound influence of embodied movement, cultural backgrounds, and the role of emotional intelligence in his mindfulness coaching. Listen in, as he discusses how his initial misconceptions about Germany were challenged and how he made a transition from a Polish monastery back to teaching in the bustling heart of New York City. Timothy also offers invaluable insights into the tools of breath work, journaling, movement, and yoga as means to manage stress and anxiety effectively.

In the latter part of our conversation, the importance of meditation as a mental exercise is touched upon, along with some effective strategies for beginners to engage neutrally with their thoughts. Discussions delve deeper into understanding the role of triggers and the physical body in addressing them mindfully. From finding a comfortable seated position to beginning with breath awareness, Timothy provides practical advice on starting a mindfulness practice. Enjoy this insightful episode with Timothy Lewis, as we discover the profound impact of mindfulness and embodied movement on emotional intelligence and well-being.'

Contact Timothy:

Timothy’s Profile

linkedin.com/in/timothyl

Website

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Email

timothyd.lewis@gmail.com