My guest Simon Alexander Ong started a high-flying career in the financial sector working at one of the top firms in the industry. Just 14 months into that the company collapsed, causing the ripple effect of the 2008 global financial crisis. Without the demands and what he now considers a false sense of security, of the corporate world, Simon retrained to follow a career in coaching. His mission in life became focused on helping as many people as he can connect the heart to the mind to transform their lives. He does this by using true wisdom instead of glamour to convey his message.  Simon Alexander Ong is a personal development entrepreneur, coach and public speaker.  His work has been recognised by major corporations such as Sky News and BBC who have invited him for interviews, while Barclays featured him in a nationwide campaign asking him questions on how families could embrace better lifestyle habits.  He’s an award-winning life coach, and international keynote speaker and published his best-selling debut book Energize in April 2022. Listen as we discuss: 02:30 - Asian values - Western environment 04:00 - Collapse of Lehman Brothers 06:40 - Experiencing loss 08:30 - Moving on 12:30 - Decision time - turning interest into commitment 14:30 - Becoming a coach 17:45 - Energize 21:35 - Energy is a universal language 24:30 - The 4 dimensions of energy 28:00 - Purpose unlocks your energy 30:00 - Journey from the mind to the heart 32:00 - The power of silence 33:50 - Wisdom being by knowing yourself 35:00 - Me time 39:00 - Connect to your heart 41:30 - The role of technology 45:00 - Reality is perception - Pronoia 47:00 - Ego Vs Humility 52:00 - What really matters? 54:30 - One step a day 57:00 - Find an hour for yourself - it’s important 58:50 - Happiness is gratitude Connect with Simon on Instagram @simonalexanderoTwitter @SimonAlexanderOLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonalexanderongFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/simonalexanderongYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/simonongFind out more about Simon's workYouTube: @mogawdatofficialInstagram: @mo_gawdatFacebook: @mo.gawdat.officialTwitter: @mgawdatLinkedIn: /in/mogawdatWebsite: mogawdat.comDon't forget to subscribe to Slo Mo for new episodes every Saturday. Only with your help can we reach One Billion Happy #onebillionhappy