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Using Humor to Make Your Mark with Kevin Hart Masterclass.

December 2, 2023 In Masterclass 4 Mins Read By Lanre Dahunsi

A pig is not going to run if you don’t give it feet. A volcano is not going to erupt if you don’t give it heat. Arms don’t mean nothing if you don’t have fingers to pick the stuff up.

Kevin Hart is a comedian, actor, entrepreneur, and media mogul. Here, he breaks down his system for accomplishing life goals. In Kevin’s class, you’ll learn his cheat code for success: humor. Overcome obstacles and navigate your relationships, career, and the rest of your life with good energy and laughter.

A comedian, actor, father, businessman, investor, and philanthropist, Kevin has a million-plus jobs and wears a million hats. He’s filmed 8 comedy specials, starred or appeared in more than 50 movies, and owns 7 different companies. He’s literally the definition of success. Now he shares his system for accomplishing goals using humor in all aspects of life.

Amy Poehler’s Masterclass: Prepare to Be Unprepared

November 25, 2023 In Masterclass 2 Mins Read By Lanre Dahunsi

From her time as a cofounder of Upright Citizens Brigade to her rise to fame on SNL and Parks and Recreation, Amy Poehler’s been improv-ing her way into our hearts for decades. Now she takes the stage at MasterClass to help you be ready for anything with her nine improv principles. Turn up your confidence, push past fear, and roll with whatever life throws your way with Amy’s “unlicensed therapy.”

Navigating Change with Jay Shetty Masterclass.

November 18, 2023 In Masterclass 9 Mins Read By Lanre Dahunsi

Former monk, world renowned author and award winning podcast host Jay Shetty has brought ancient wisdom to more than 25 million fans. Jay is a lifelong student of change and your guide to navigating it successfully. Along with renowned experts Katy Milkman, Maya Shankar, and David Kessler, Jay will teach you practices and methods you can use when change is difficult and overwhelming.

Whitney Wolfe Herd MasterClass: Rewriting the Rules of Business and Life.

October 21, 2023 In Masterclass 4 Mins Read By Lanre Dahunsi

When she launched a dating app that put women first, Whitney Wolfe Herd rewrote the rules of relationships—and business. Now the mold-breaking tech founder and Bumble Inc. CEO teaches you to follow your ambition with confidence and become a true innovator. Make the first move at work, be your own kind of leader, build a viral brand, reboot your creativity, and redefine success. Or do all of the above, the way only you can.

James Clear’s Masterclass: Build Habits for Success.

September 23, 2023 In Masterclass 6 Mins Read By Lanre Dahunsi

The No. 1 NYT bestselling author of Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones, James Clear, disrupted the self-help industry by simplifying success for millions. From navigating hybrid work to resisting endless distractions, build habits that stick, break habits that suck—outsmart yourself—one small-but-mighty step at a time.

Mastering the Market Masterclass Original Series.

June 10, 2023 In Masterclass 3 Mins Read By Lanre Dahunsi

In a new four-part series from Masterclass, Mastering the Markets, learn the most successful strategies of some of the market’s greatest minds—Ray Dalio, Meredith Whitney, Joel Greenblatt, and Seth Klarman—and use their wisdom to start building wealth. With new episodes every Tuesday, The founder of the world’s largest hedge fund (Ray Dalio). The “Oracle of Wall Street.” (Meredith Whitney) and Two value-investing visionaries (Joel Greenblatt, and Seth Klarman). They predicted shifts no one else saw coming and made money when others blew it on the next big thing.

Masterclass: Mellody Hobson Teaches Strategic Decision-Making.

June 3, 2023 In Masterclass 7 Mins Read By Lanre Dahunsi

In 1991, Mellody Hobson joined Ariel Investments—America’s first Black-owned mutual fund, the firm founded by John Rogers Jr. in 1983. She is presently Co-CEO, President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Ariel Investment Trust. In 2019, she became the first Black woman president
and co-CEO of an investment fund when she stepped into those roles at Ariel.

In Mellody Hobson’s masterclass, she delves into how to hone your own strategic decision-making skills and access two real-life case studies that exemplifies how she applied these tools in complex business situations.

Masterclass: Alexis Ohanian teaches the Startup Playbook.

February 10, 2023 In Masterclass 3 Mins Read By Lanre Dahunsi

Born in Brooklyn, New York, on April 24, 1983, and raised in Columbia, Maryland, Alexis launched his first business soon after completing degrees in commerce and history at the University of Virginia. Ditching his plan to become a lawyer, he partnered with a friend, Steve Huffman, and pitched a mobile food-delivery app to the American startup accelerator Y Combinator in 2005.

YC rejected the concept but accepted Alexis and Huffman, agreeing to back their idea for a user-driven online media aggregator and discussion forum called Reddit; the following year, it was sold to publishing conglomerate Condé Nast for a sum that, according to a 2020 tweet from Alexis’s personal account, exceeded his parents’ lifetime earnings.

Masterclass: Karla Welch Teaches Building and Owning Your Personal Style.

February 4, 2023 In Masterclass 6 Mins Read By Lanre Dahunsi

From styling stars like Justin Bieber and Tracee Ellis Ross to creating her own clothing line, Karla Welch has spent almost 20 years honing her creative process while pushing the boundaries of fashion. Now she’s teaching you how to let your individuality shine through your wardrobe.

Masterclass: Coach K Teaches Values-Driven Leadership

January 7, 2023 In Masterclass 2 Mins Read By Lanre Dahunsi

Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski is the winningest coach in men’s college basketball history. During the four-plus decades he was head coach of the men’s basketball team at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski built one of American college basketball’s most storied dynasties. He led his team to five National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) championships and 13 Final Four appearances (the tournament’s semifinals). He also served as head coach of Team USA’s men’s Olympic basketball team during six gold-medal-winning runs.

Masterclass – Rosalind Brewer Teaches Business Innovation

December 31, 2022 In Masterclass 5 Mins Read By Lanre Dahunsi

In her masterclass, American businesswoman & CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Rosalind “Roz” Brewer uses her challenges and triumphs to guide executives, entrepreneurs, and employees alike through the process of leadership via innovation.

Fortune 500 CEO Rosalind Brewer has led iconic companies like Walgreens, Starbucks, and Walmart. But her career has been more than a rise to the top—it’s been an enduring quest to innovate while maintaining deep integrity. In her class, Rosalind is teaching CEO-level strategies for team leaders of all types. Learn how to promote innovation, gain buy-in on big ideas, and stand out as the leader you know yourself to be.

Talking Shop – MasterClass Original Series

December 24, 2022 In Masterclass 1 Min Read By Lanre Dahunsi

Talking Shop is a weekly episodic MasterClass Originals series featuring modern icons such as Gloria Steinem, Neil Gaiman, Kevin Smith, and more, as they go deep into their greatest influences. Meet your hero’s hero. Neil Gaiman on Tolkien. Gloria Steinem on Bella Abzug. Kevin Smith on Stan Lee. Dr. Cornel West on Muhammad Ali.

Masterclass – Crypto and the Blockchain with Noted Experts.

December 17, 2022 In Masterclass 5 Mins Read By Lanre Dahunsi

In this masterclass session, crypto experts and skeptics delve into the world of Blockchain, crypto, and other emerging technologies. Experts featured include Emilie Choi, Chris Dixon, Paul Krugman, and Changpeng “CZ” Zhao.

Masterclass: Naomi Campbell teaches Modelling.

December 10, 2022 In Masterclass 6 Mins Read By Lanre Dahunsi

I have three D’s that I always say in my head: determination, dedication, and drive. Never let anyone change the way you feel about yourself. – Naomi Campbell

Global icon Naomi Campbell has appeared on more than 500 magazine covers and countless runways. Now she’s sharing the lessons she’s learned from decades of successfully navigating the fashion industry, all while staying true to who she is.

Scouted at age 15, and now she is a pillar of the modelling profession. She is a cultural icon whose work ranges from fashion to film to philanthropy.

Masterclass 50 Challenge 2023.

December 7, 2022 In Goals 1 Min Read By Lanre Dahunsi

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