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He Upgraded to Business to Pitch a CEO | Frank Molla on Mastering Executive Life

· 44 min · Episode 10

Episode He Upgraded to Business to Pitch a CEO | Frank Molla on Mastering Executive Life

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What happens when you upgrade a plane ticket just to sit next to a CEO?

In this episode, Frank Molla shares the bold move that changed his career—and the deep truths behind authentic executive leadership. From founding Executive Connect to negotiating his way into boardrooms, Frank’s story is raw, inspiring, and packed with real strategy.

🔍We cover:

- The true cost of risk-taking in leadership

- How to pitch high-level executives

- Building presence without formal credentials

- Inside Africa’s executive networks

📌Topics:

Frank Molla, Executive Connect, pitch a CEO,African leadership stories, authentic leadership, negotiation strategies,career risk, executive podcast, boardroom influence, leadership without degree

Credits:

Gab Master (AKA The Host) - Carol Musyoka

Ball Juggler (AKA The Producers) - Kui Njoroge and Eric Ruhi

Whip Cracker (AKA The Director) - Kui Njoroge

Kissungu Mingi (AKA Script Writer)- Eric Ruhi

Lights, Camera, Action – Snapnest Photography

Motion Graphics - Nyambura Irungu

The Big Kahuna (AKA Executive Producer) - Carol Musyoka

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