On this episode of The CJ Moneyway Show, we sit down with Ryan Grassley — entrepreneur, accessibility advocate, and co-adventurer behind Extreme Motus, a company building all-terrain wheelchairs designed to break barriers and bring freedom to the outdoors.

Ryan shares how a powerful friendship with his best friend, who lives with cerebral palsy, turned into a mission to make nature more accessible for everyone. From navigating rugged terrain to hiking The Narrows in Zion National Park, their journey is redefining what adventure and inclusion can look like.

This conversation explores innovation, resilience, friendship, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship — and why accessibility should exist on every trail, every park, and every path forward.

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In the world of cybersecurity and technology, most people believe success comes down to technical expertise.

But today’s guest proves something different.

Evgeniy Kharam is a cybersecurity expert, consultant, and author of The Art of Soft Skills in Technical Sales. Over his career, he has worked alongside global technology leaders and helped major enterprises across Canada, the United States, and Europe solve complex technical challenges.

But along the way, Evgeniy discovered a powerful truth:

Technical knowledge alone isn’t enough.

The real difference-makers are communication, trust, and human connection.

In this episode of The CJ Moneyway Show, Evgeniy explains how soft skills allow engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and technical leaders to translate complex ideas into real business solutions.

If you work in technology, leadership, or entrepreneurship, this conversation will reshape how you think about influence, trust, and success.

In this episode we explore:

• Why soft skills are the missing link in cybersecurity and technical sales

• The communication gap between engineers and decision makers

• How to simplify complex technical ideas for real-world impact

• Building trust in high-stakes cybersecurity environments

• Why empathy and listening outperform technical jargon

• Lessons from working with global enterprises

This episode is essential listening for technology leaders, cybersecurity professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone navigating complex technical industries.

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GUEST RESOURCES (PUBLICLY VERIFIABLE)

Evgeniy Kharam — Official Website

https://evgeniykharam.com

Evgeniy Kharam — LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/evgeniykharam

Book: The Art of Soft Skills in Technical Sales

https://www.amazon.com/Art-Soft-Skills-Technical-Sales/dp/1637426041

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EPISODE OUTLINE

00:00 – Introduction

CJ introduces Evgeniy and frames the importance of communication in technical industries.

03:00 – From Cybersecurity Engineer to Author

Evgeniy’s journey working in cybersecurity across global enterprises.

08:30 – Why Technical Skills Alone Are Not Enough

The biggest communication mistakes engineers make with executives.

15:00 – The Power of Soft Skills in Technical Sales

How listening, empathy, and storytelling win trust.

22:30 – Translating Complexity into Business Language

How to explain cybersecurity risks to decision-makers.

29:00 – Leadership Lessons in Technology

Why great tech leaders prioritize communication.

36:00 – The Future of Cybersecurity Communication

How human connection will shape the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.

42:00 – Final Takeaways

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On this episode of The CJ Moneyway Show — powered by CJ Moneyway Entertainment and Bleav Network — CJ sits down with Humphrey Hawksley, one of the most experienced foreign correspondents of our time.

Humphrey’s career with the BBC took him into crises around the world — from being expelled in Sri Lanka, to opening the BBC’s television bureau in China, to being arrested in Serbia. His documentaries have tackled human rights abuses in global trade, the failures of international development, nuclear industry risks, and the dangers of imposing Western‑style democracy too quickly.

He is the author of acclaimed fiction and non‑fiction, including the Future History series (Dragon Strike, Dragon Fire, The Third World War), and Democracy Kills: What’s so good about the vote?, a tie‑in to his documentary critique of modern democracy.

In this episode, CJ and Humphrey dive into:

• What it’s like to report from active conflict zones and what the world misses when journalists can’t get in

• How geopolitical tensions shape economic markets, power balances, and future wars

• Lessons from his thrillers — and how fiction can reveal deeper truths about real geopolitical dynamics

• The risks and realities of applying Western democracy models in other societies

• How global events can affect personal wealth, national security, and future stability

This conversation is for anyone who wants to understand not just what is happening in the world — but why it matters to leadership, economy, and strategy.

Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all major platforms.

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GUEST RESOURCES (Publicly Verifyable)

Humphrey Hawksley — Official Author & Speaker Info

• Amazon Author Page:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Humphrey-Hawksley/author/B004ZBJL2S

Sample Titles Mentioned (The Third World War, Dragon Strike, Ice Islands, Man on Ice)

• The Third World War: The Terrifying Story of Global Ruin:

https://www.amazon.com/Third-World-War-Terrifying-Global/dp/0748110035

• Dragon Strike (Future History #1):

https://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Strike-Future-History-1/dp/0312534619

• Man on Ice: https://www.amazon.com/Man-Ice-Humphrey-Hawksley/dp/178576575X

• Ice Islands: https://www.amazon.com/Ice-Islands-Rake-Ozenna-Thrillers/dp/1250849544

Humphrey Hawksley — Profiles & Articles

• Humphrey Hawksley Wikipedia:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humphrey_Hawksley

• Financial Times & Guardian Archives (search):

https://www.theguardian.com/search?q=Humphrey+Hawksley

(If you find additional official links — site, LinkedIn, official speaker page — I can update show notes accordingly.)

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EPISODE OUTLINE

00:00 – Intro & Framing

• CJ sets context: why geopolitics matter to leaders, investors, and strategic thinkers.

02:30 – Dispatches from a Foreign Correspondent

• How Humphrey first got into global reporting

• Stories from Sri Lanka, China, Serbia, and more

10:00 – Documentary Work & What It Uncovered

• The Curse of Gold, Bitter Sweet and human rights/commodity connections

• Aid Under Scrutiny and development failures

16:45 – Fiction as Forecast

• Why Humphrey writes thrillers about future conflict

• Dragon Strike series and global power dynamics

23:30 – Reality, Markets & Global Risk

• How geopolitical tensions shape markets

• How wars and conflict influence capital and strategy

30:15 – Democracy Kills & Political Strategy

• Lessons from Democracy Kills

• Why Western democracy isn’t a universal model

37:00 – Personal Wealth, Real Estate & Erosion of Value

• CJ mentions Humphrey’s personal note about coastal erosion affecting capital

• Conversation about risk, environment, and wealth protection

42:30 – Final Words

• What leaders need to know about the next decade

• Where listeners can go next

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