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

An episode of [The Nitpicker Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/6826170866), 4 Apr 2025, 44 min.

Audio: https://anchor.fm/s/fbf5fcfc/podcast/play/100827670/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-3-4%2Fda6c2f04-a94d-67db-8bdb-be728c7ac6d3.mp3

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 The Nitpicker Podcast – A Ficus Tree Production.

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