In this episode of The Business of Thinking podcast, host Richard Reid speaks with Hina Siddiqui, founder and CEO of Corporate Influence Media. Hina shares her journey from a chaotic childhood in India to becoming a published author and corporate coach, highlighting resilience, self-worth, and her “80% energy, 20% action” philosophy.

She discusses leaving a stable corporate career, enduring five years with no income, and turning her “mess into a message.” Hina also explains her “Let’s Make You Famous” strategy, positioning IT CEOs as industry celebrities to boost credibility, confidence, and business growth. Her core belief: treat work like a fun game you’re playing to win.

Key Takeaways

• Resilience builds success: Early hardship taught Hina to take bold risks.
• Self-worth drives income: Celebrity positioning increases confidence and pricing power.
• The game mindset: Set an exciting goal and pursue it with fun, not stress.
• Energy over effort: High-quality energy fuels better results than constant hustle.

Episode Highlights

• Childhood scarcity and its impact on mindset
• Leaving corporate life and surviving five years without income
• Hiring a coach and breaking the “do it all myself” pattern
• Turning IT leaders into industry celebrities through media and awards
• Shifting The Corporate Life Podcast toward cinematic life stories

Timestamps

00:00:20 Introduction

00:04:33 Leaving corporate life

00:09:07 Hiring a coach

00:14:11 Making IT CEOs famous

00:18:45 The “game” mindset

00:23:03 80% energy, 20% action

00:30:17 The Corporate Life Podcast

🔗 Connect with Hina Siddiqui

Website: TheHinaSiddiqui.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hinasiddiqui/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hinawithwings?igsh=MTUya3V1aG1mNGo0dg%3D%3D

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thehinasiddiqui?si=FZx-sc6n-Zigo9Qa

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