🎙 In this episode, I sit down with Lasada Pippen—a former computer engineer who traded coding for coaching and has since become a powerful motivational speaker.
Lasada shares his journey of leaving behind a stable engineering career to follow his true calling, along with the lessons he’s learned about living with purpose, presence, and freedom.
We also dive into his C4 framework for powerful communication—clarity, conciseness, compelling delivery, and confidence—so you can learn how to connect more effectively in any setting.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
🎙 In this episode, I sit down with Lasada Pippen—a former computer engineer who traded coding for coaching and has since become a powerful motivational speaker.
Lasada shares his journey of leaving behind a stable engineering career to follow his true calling, along with the lessons he’s learned about living with purpose, presence, and freedom.
We also dive into his C4 framework for powerful communication—clarity, conciseness, compelling delivery, and confidence—so you can learn how to connect more effectively in any setting.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
💡 Identify Obstacles and Opportunities: To move forward, it's essential to identify first the obstacles that are holding you back and the opportunities that lie ahead. Understanding both is crucial for making informed decisions.
💡 Make a Decision and Commit: Once you've identified your goals and fears, the next step is to make a firm decision to pursue your desired path. This involves "burning the boats," or eliminating any options to retreat, which helps maintain focus and commitment.
💡 Live with Purpose: Success is defined as living a life of purpose rather than mere existence. Engaging in activities that you love, are good at, and would do for free can lead to a more fulfilling life.
BEST MOMENTS
03:19 - 💬 “I want to make sure that I pursued everything that I believe I was supposed to have and pursued everything that I thought was worth going after.” — Lasada
03:39 - 💬 “I inspire people to be their absolute best and to believe that they can do anything that they feel that they should have in life.” — Lasada
04:56 - 💬 “Whatever level we are at in the world, in business, in life, in success, there's always the next level to attain to, and there's some barrier that's holding us back from getting there.” — Steve
32:08 - 💬 “It has to have clear communication. Nobody should leave a conversation asking, 'Mm-mm, I wonder what they meant by this particular phrase'. ” — Lasada
TIMESTAMPED OVERVIEW
00:00 “Maximal Impact: Break Comfort Zones”
11:24 “Embracing Change: A New Path”
19:24 “Creating a Culture of Trust and Purpose in Leadership”
29:28 “The C4 Communication Framework”
VALUABLE RESOURCES
LINKS TO CONNECT WITH THE GUEST
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Website: https://www.lasadapippen.com/home
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lasada-pippen-keynote
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lasadapippen/
ABOUT THE GUEST
Lasada “LP” Pippen is a former computer engineer turned powerhouse keynote & motivational team building speaker who helps organisations & professionals break barriers and elevate their impact. He channels inspiring storytelling to ignite purpose, perseverance, and dynamic results. His signature keynote, The Climb, equips audiences with the mindset and tools to rise higher—personally and professionally.
LINKS TO CONNECT WITH THE HOST
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Podcast: https://www.systemizeyoursuccess.com
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Website: https://systemsandoutsourcing.com/
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Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/systemsandoutsourcing/
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LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/systemsandoutsourcing/
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Instagram: https://instagram.com/systems_and_outsourcing/
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YouTube: https://youtube.com/@drsteveday42
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drsteveday42
ABOUT THE HOST
Steve moved to Sweden in 2015 and transformed how he ran his businesses—switching to a fully remote model. A former NHS doctor, with a background in computing and property investing, he now helps overwhelmed business owners systemise and outsource effectively. Through his courses and coaching, Steve teaches how to automate operations and work with affordable virtual assistants, freeing up time and increasing profits. He runs his UK-based businesses remotely with support from a team of UK and Filipino VAs, and is passionate about helping others build scalable, stress-free companies using smart systems and virtual support.
