In this special episode of Espresso Exchanges, host Vaibhav Kashyap sits down with Josh Farr, founder of Campus Consultancy, international speaker, and best-selling author of Lessons from 100,000 Student Leaders. Josh has spent almost a decade training young leaders around the world—and in this conversation, he distills what he’s learned about turning reflection into action and potential into purpose.

From building a rapid-learning model that helps students grow in “five minutes or less” to explaining why growth mindset sits at the foundation of every leadership journey, Josh shares a refreshingly practical and human take on what it means to lead.

Key Quotes:

• “I wrote this book as if I were passing something on to my son. These are lessons I’ve lived, seen, and collected through 100,000 conversations.”
• “Leadership isn’t a title—it’s a decision.”
• “If a problem keeps bugging you, it’s meant for you. Let it drive you. See yourself as the person who can fix it.”

• “After 1,500+ workshops, I’ve learned that engagement peaks when people take action right away. The activity brings the lesson to life.”

Key Themes:

• The story behind Lessons from 100,000 Student Leaders and how it was distilled into just 101 pages

• The FAST model (Framework, Aha!, Steps, Try it) and why immediate action cements learning

• Why “leadership isn’t about being elected—it’s about deciding to step up”

• How to transform self-doubt into confidence through micro-moments of growth

🎧 Listen now to discover how you can apply Josh's simple frameworks to grow faster, lead better, and make a lasting impact — one five-minute lesson at a time.

📚 Get a copy of the book here: https://bit.ly/joshfarrbook