QuestX Episode 12: From Taxi Driver to Titan: Leadership, Legacy & the Power of the Tribe with Prof. Talal Yassine

In this deeply insightful episode of QuestX, Professor Talal Yassine shares his remarkable journey from growing up in Western Sydney as one of eight siblings in a migrant household, to becoming a successful entrepreneur, lawyer, Order of Australia recipient, and founder of multiple ventures including Crescent Wealth and Salaam Super. With warmth, humility, and humour, Talal opens up about the formative experiences that shaped his character — including driving taxis, losing his political career, and the influence of community figures like Hajj Adib.

Talal reflects on the power of contentment, the importance of identity, and why true leadership is about being of service to others. He discusses his philosophy of building high-performing tribes over large teams, why he prioritizes values over titles, and what he learned firsthand from Richard Branson about hiring “cats vs. sheep.” Whether you’re a young leader seeking guidance or someone navigating change, Talal’s lived wisdom is packed with authenticity, perspective, and heart.

If you're looking to grow, lead, and learn what really matters behind the scenes of success — this is an episode you won’t want to miss.