Executive Coach Bassem Terkawi on Purpose, Identity & Inner Peace

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What happens when success no longer feels meaningful? In this deeply reflective episode of Luca’s Insight Track, Luca Allam sits down with executive coach, leadership expert, and author Bassem Terkawi for a powerful conversation about identity, purpose, emotional intelligence, entrepreneurship, spirituality, adoption, leadership, and what truly matters in life. Bassem opens up about: • The moment his life completely changed after redundancy • Why he walked away from corporate life • His inward journey after the Syrian war • Leadership, emotional intelligence, and the future of work • Coaching vs consulting and why they are different • Entrepreneurship, freedom, and finding purpose • Adopting children from war-torn countries including Gaza • Helping underprivileged students access university education • Meditation, spirituality, intuition, and inner peace • Why external success does not create fulfillment • The danger of making decisions while emotionally triggered This episode is emotional, philosophical, and filled with practical wisdom about growth, self-awareness, contribution, and living authentically. If you’ve ever questioned your purpose, identity, career, or what truly matters in life, this conversation is for you. في هذه الحلقة من Luca’s Insight Track، يتحدث باسم تركاوي بصراحة عن القيادة، البحث عن المعنى، الحرية، والرحلة الداخلية بعد سنوات من العمل في الشركات الكبرى. حلقة عميقة عن التغيير، التبني، الذكاء العاطفي، وكيف يمكن للإنسان أن يعيش بسلام حقيقي مع نفسه ومع الآخرين. 🔔 Subscribe to Luca’s Insight Track for more powerful conversations and meaningful insights. Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. 00:00 Introduction 04:06 Mug Story 07:35 Who is Bassem Without His Career? 12:00 Safeword: Kefak El Youm? 12:20 The Difference Between a Coach & Consultant 19:05 Curiosity, Identity & Self Discovery 22:55 Adopting Children from War-Torn Countries 31:11 Coffins Do Not Have Pockets & Attachments Theory 37:10 Bassem’s Perspective on Life After Death 42:00 Masculinity, Vulnerability & Emotion