In this episode, we sit down with Filimon Filippou—a man whose story is anything but conventional. Raised in a proud Greek family with roots in the island of Symi, Filimon grew up around the grit of small business through his father, a restaurateur who instilled in him a relentless drive to carve out his own path.Before corporate settings and coaching spaces, Filimon’s early life included a chapter of high-risk, underground entrepreneurship. It was a world that required grit, adaptability, and reading people quickly. Yet even there, he carried a code—encouraging those struggling with unhealthy habits to seek help and make better choices.He later spent over two decades in the construction industry, rising through high-pressure environments where leadership was earned, not given. Facing intimidation and pressure from union forces, Filimon stood his ground—refusing to fold, navigating conflict head-on, and ultimately thriving despite the resistance. That chapter forged not just a successful career, but a resilient mindset that would carry him into his next evolution.Today, his work centres on ontological coaching—helping individuals and businesses transform not just what they do, but who they are. In this conversation, we unpack the deeper layers of leadership, language, and identity, and what it really takes to create lasting change.But beyond business, this episode moves into something far more human. Filimon opens up about standing beside his wife through her battle with cancer, and the weight of making the unthinkable decision to remove his father from life support. These are the moments that define a man far more than any title ever could.This is a conversation about resilience in all its forms—the external battles, the internal wars, and the quiet strength required to face both.Links to Filimon:https://www.filimon.au/https://youtube.com/@filimonf?si=rIhGcfGQIxJ121ed