# The Founder's Mindset Every Speaker Needs with Carlo Mahfouz - 330

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Podcast: [The Speaking Club: Mastering the Art of Public Speaking](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-speaking-club-mastering-the-art-of-public-speaking-881091)
Published: 2026-03-04T17:44:00+00:00
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## Resource

Navigating a world where change is happening at break neck speed and uncertainty is the new norm, finding clarity, calm and purpose in the chaos can seem like a daunting task. But my guest, Carlo Mahfouz, is here to guide us through that landscape with his insights from his book, "Reality Check." As an engineer turned thought leader, Carlo's journey highlights the powerful combination of analytical thinking and emotional awareness. We discuss how his own relationship with ambiguity shifted, leading him to explore the deeper questions that can drive meaningful change within ourselves (and our wider society!) In this episode, we explore how to embrace uncertainty and ambiguity, the importance of asking the right questions, and how Carlo is sharing this message on the stage. If you're curious to discover how to reclaim your agency and power whilst being buffeted by the economic, political and technological head winds so that you can create more meaningful impact in your personal and professional life, then this episode is for you. Whether you're a founder, speaker or just someone looking to navigate life's complexities, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways. What you'll discover: • What triggered Carlo's "Reality Check" moment? • Why "the technology is evolving and we're not" — and what that means for founders, leaders and anyone navigating uncertainty • The three traits that define a true founder: ambiguity, absurdity and aliveness • Why ambiguity isn't a weakness • The ambiguity paradox and how if affects focus • Why founders who stop being "absurd" stop innovating • Why collaboration isn't about agreement and what it really requires • What Carlo means by "be so present that you disappear" • Why flow isn't something you enter… • The three internal forces that s…

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