DNA Of Purpose

These Wilds Beyond Our Fences: The Radical Embrace Of The Spaces Beyond “Knowing” with Bayo Akomolafe

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 23:12:40 GMT

Today, we are honoured to have Bayo Akomolafe with us—writer, speaker, and philosopher who brings a radically different lens to how we engage with the world’s complexities. Known for his concept of "staying with the trouble," Bayo challenges the conventional rush to fix things, urging us instead to embrace the confusion and uncertainty that arise when we encounter the limits of our knowledge.

Bayo’s journey began in Nigeria and has taken him across continents, from the trauma of personal loss to exploring the wisdom of Indigenous cultures and the profound teachings of traditional healers. Founder of The Emergence Network and author of These Wilds Beyond Our Fences, Bayo’s work calls on us to rethink how we face crises, not by offering solutions but by creating new spaces for deeper inquiry and transformation.

In this episode, Bayo shares his thoughts on decolonisation, collective responsibility, AI’s challenge to our human centrality, and the transformative power of post-activism. This is a conversation that will change how you see the world—and yourself.

In this thought-provoking conversation, Bayo Akomolafe invites us to explore the depths of uncertainty, confusion, and the beauty found within the "cracks" of our understanding. He encourages us to "stay with the trouble," using moments of confusion as opportunities for growth, rather than rushing to solve or escape them. Throughout the discussion, Bayo explores themes of decolonisation, Indigenous wisdom, and the collective responsibility we all share in times of global crisis. Reflecting on his personal journey through grief and loss, Bayo shares how moments of personal darkness often spark profound philosophical inquiry.

The conversation further delves into the impact of AI, not just on technology, but on our claims to human exclusivity. Bayo introduces the concept of post-activism, urging us to reconsider our roles in the movement for change, moving beyond traditional activism to embrace a deeper, more transformative approach.

Key Takeaways:

Listening Deeply: Cultivate the art of listening with the same passion you wish to be heard.
Embrace Confusion: "Staying with the trouble" means embracing confusion and using it as a space for inquiry, not resolution.
Cracks as Wisdom: New ways of thinking emerge from the cracks in our understanding, offering pathways to greater wisdom.
Decolonising Our Narratives: Reclaiming diverse voices and integrating Indigenous wisdom is essential for reshaping the future.
Inner Work Beyond the Self: Inner work must always be considered within the broader context of our ecological and communal responsibilities.
Grief and Hope Coexist: Even in moments of crisis, grief and hope can find balance and coexist, each informing the other.
Personal Loss as Catalyst: Grief, when embraced, can deepen one's philosophical and spiritual journey.
AI as a Challenge: Artificial Intelligence challenges our central role in the world, questioning humanity's sense of superiority.
Post-Activism: Moving beyond traditional activism, post-activism asks us to rethink how we engage with social and systemic change.

Chapters Breakdown:

00:00 – Introduction to Bayo Akomolafe
02:20 – What Does it Mean to 'Stay with the Trouble'?
10:47 – Embracing the Cracks: Learning from Monsters and Uncertainty
18:54 – Decolonising Narratives and Reclaiming Indigenous Wisdom
24:14 – Inner Work, Collective Responsibility, and Ecological Thinking
30:21 – Grief and Hope: Navigating Crisis with Both in Hand
38:13 – Bayo's Personal Journey Through Grief and Transformation
42:48 – Translating Knowledge from the Cracks and Empowering Others
51:14 – AI and the Colonisation of Intelligence: What It Means for Humanity
01:00:58 – Rethinking Social Change: The Idea of Post-Activism

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Fast Track to Purpose-Driven Leadership: Igniting Human Potential in a World of Rapid Change with Sandra Colhando

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 02:46:56 GMT

Sandra Colhando, co-founder of Transform Me, joins us to discuss the importance of purpose and transformation in leadership. She shares her personal journey of overcoming challenges and discovering her purpose, highlighting how moments of frustration can serve as powerful catalysts for change. Sandra explains a practical process for uncovering one's purpose, which includes identifying core values and natural talents. She provides insights into the mission of Transform Me and its role in bringing transformation to the workplace, emphasising the shift towards human-centric leadership.

In this conversation, Sandra explores the essential skills and mindset shifts leaders must adopt to thrive in today's evolving world, such as adaptability, emotional intelligence, and resilience. She delves into the challenges women face in leadership and the importance of genuine support and empowerment among women. Sandra also tackles the topic of diversity and inclusion, advocating for moving beyond tokenism to create a culture of true inclusion. Finally, she discusses the intersection of AI and human potential, encouraging listeners to embrace the opportunities AI presents and focus on creativity and meaning in their lives.

Takeaways

Ask yourself where you are now and where you want to be in the future.
Frustration can be a catalyst for change and lead to personal transformation.
Discover your purpose by identifying your values and natural talents.
Human-centric leadership focuses on employee well-being and purpose.
The shift towards human-centric leadership is driven by the need for interpersonal collaboration and sustainability.
Leaders need to embrace adaptability, emotional intelligence, and resilience to navigate the evolving world.
Genuine support and empowerment among women is crucial for progress in gender equality.
Creating a culture of true inclusion requires moving beyond tokenism and checklist approaches.
The emergence of AI opens up opportunities for individuals to explore their creativity and find meaning in their lives.
Storytelling is a powerful tool for connecting, inspiring, and influencing others.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and the Importance of Purpose
05:17 - Early Life and Shaping of Sandra's Leadership
08:36 - Discovering Purpose and the Journey to Transformation
12:21 - Finding Purpose and Delivering a TED Talk
18:03 - The Shift towards Human-Centric Leadership
26:28 - Transforming the Workplace with Transform Me
33:57 - Key Shifts in Leadership and the Future
36:48 - Adaptability, Emotional Intelligence, and Resilience
44:09 - Support and Empowerment in Gender Equality
55:07 - Moving Beyond Tokenism in Diversity and Inclusion
01:06:22 - Exploring Human Potential in the Age of AI
01:11:04 - The Power of Storytelling in Influence

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Exponential Leadership: Inspiring Teams and Scaling Technology with Purpose, with Nigel Mendonca from Smartsheet

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 01:09:46 GMT

Episode Summary: In this episode of the DNA Of Purpose Podcast, host Rebecca delves into a fascinating conversation with Nigel Mendonca, General Manager and Vice President for Asia Pacific at Smartsheet, a global leader in work management solutions. With over 20 years of experience in sales and general management across the technology industry, Nigel shares his insights on leading in an era where technology and human potential converge.

Key Discussion Points:

The Human Element in Tech: Rebecca reflects on her recent experience with Smartsheet and how the company’s mission to unlock human potential is at the forefront of their technology and culture.
Early Catalysts for Purpose: Nigel discusses the turning points in his younger years that shaped his purpose as a leader, offering a glimpse into the experiences that fuelled his passion for inspiring teams and scaling businesses.
Mindsets for Managing Change: Drawing from his extensive career in the digital space, Nigel reveals the powerful mindsets he's cultivated—and observed in others—that are essential for thriving amidst rapid change.
Inspiring Leadership and Business Growth: The conversation explores the attributes that Nigel believes are crucial for inspiring teams and driving successful business growth, including advice he’d give his younger self about leading with purpose.
Insights and Smartsheet’s Mission: Nigel shares the transformative impact of his sabbatical before joining Smartsheet, discussing how this period of reflection reshaped his leadership approach and aligned him with Smartsheet’s mission.
The Smartsheet Edge: Nigel provides an overview of Smartsheet's platform, explaining what sets it apart in helping organisations adapt and thrive in today’s dynamic environment.
Remote Work and Organisational Flexibility: As remote work becomes a permanent fixture, Nigel discusses how Smartsheet balances flexibility and connectivity, offering insights into new ways of measuring workplace performance.
AI and Ethical Integration: Nigel shares advice on leading the integration of AI in a way that is both ethical and enhances the customer experience, providing guidance for leaders on the brink of adopting AI.
Asynchronous Collaboration: Nigel explains how asynchronous collaboration—one of Smartsheet's key features—maintains innovation and efficiency without the constraints of linear time.
Closing the Strategy-Execution Gap: Addressing a major challenge in strategic transformation, Nigel discusses why 80% of strategic value is lost at the execution level and the skills or tools needed to close this gap.
Final Wisdom: To conclude, Nigel shares what he would say if given the world’s largest billboard—one powerful message that encapsulates his leadership philosophy.

Tune in to explore:

How to navigate the intersection of technology and human potential.
The importance of aligning with a purpose-driven mission.
Practical advice for leading teams in an era of rapid change and technological advancement.

Connect with Us:

Follow Rebecca on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccamaklad/
Learn more about Smartsheet: https://www.smartsheet.com/
Subscribe to the DNA Of Purpose Podcast for more inspiring conversations: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dna-of-purpose/id1449459661

Join the Conversation: We'd love to hear your thoughts on today’s episode. Share your insights and continue the conversation on social media using #DNAOfPurpose.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Immersion ~ The Neuroscience of Creating Extraordinary Experiences with Paul Zak

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 02:28:58 GMT

Today, I am thrilled to welcome back the remarkable Paul Zak. Paul is a Professor at Claremont Graduate University and is ranked among the top 0.3% of most cited scientists, with over 200 published papers and more than 20,000 citations to his research.

Paul was one of the pioneering scientists to integrate neuroscience and economics into the groundbreaking field of neuroeconomics. Along the way, he has also helped establish interdisciplinary fields such as neuromanagement and neuromarketing. He has authored three popular books and is a regular TED speaker.

In this episode, we will dive into Paul's latest book: Immersion: The Science of the Extraordinary and Source of Happiness. This book uncovers the neurological foundations of extraordinary experiences, using insights from 50,000 brain measurements to guide readers on creating high-impact marketing, entertainment, training, customer, and employee experiences. It demonstrates how extraordinary experiences not only boost customer lifetime value but also provide the neurological basis for increased individual happiness.

Why is this crucial? In an era defined by disruptive trends—exponential technological progress, a fundamental shift in work dynamics, and an urgent need to address climate change—it has never been more important for purpose-driven leaders to create deeply moving and extraordinary human experiences.

Today, we will discover how to achieve this.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of creating extraordinary experiences in the experience economy and how it can boost customer lifetime value and individual happiness.
We unlock the concept of immersion and how it can be measured using brain signals from the peripheral nervous system.
We discuss the power of storytelling, the significance of the first minute in capturing audience attention, and the role of tension in inspiring action.
We touch on the differences in immersion experiences based on personality traits and the potential of superfans in marketing.
The conversation explores the intersection of AI and immersion, the unique qualities of human memory and learning processes, and the importance of adaptability in the face of technological shifts.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Paul Zak and the Importance of Extraordinary Experiences

05:11 Defining Immersion and its Relevance Today

08:45 The Experience Economy and the Power of Social Layer

25:29 Creating Tension for Action and Cognitive Dissonance

31:53 Differences in Immersion Experiences and the Role of Superfans

37:25 The Role of AI in Automation and Innovation

40:26 Adaptability in Remote Work

45:03 Finding Purpose through Energy and Connection

57:32 The Power of Love in Immersive Experiences

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why Bystanding Poses The Greatest Threat To Our World with Jessica Hickman

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 04:50:36 GMT

Welcome back to the DNA of Purpose podcast! After a brief hiatus, we are thrilled to return for Season 6, bringing you the stories and insights of the world's most purpose-driven leaders. I'm especially excited about today's episode because we have the incredible Jessica Hickman with us.

As the founder and director of Bullyology and an advocate of The Upstander Movement, Jess is a global speaker and TEDx presenter who equips schools, workplaces, and community groups with the tools and strategies to create thriving, respectful environments free of bullying, harassment, and violence. The Upstander Movement is all about empowering individuals to speak out and take action against injustice and harm in their communities.

Jessica is the acclaimed author of "The Bullyologist: Breaking the Silence on Bullying" and "The Upstander Leader: How to Develop a Speak-Up Culture," which has received prestigious awards, including the RDA - Australian Career Book Awards 2023, the UK 2023 Business Book Awards, and the Australian Business Book Awards for HR & Management.

Living in regional NSW, Jessica is passionate about regional and remote education. She serves as a mentor for Regional Development Australia, is a board member for Business Orange, and co-founder of Central West Inspired Women.

Today, we'll dive into Jessica's personal journey, the challenges she faced, and how she's turning bystanders and upstanders. We’ll explore the neuroscience behind bystanding, practical strategies for creating a culture of speaking up, and Jessica’s vision for the Upstander Movement. We'll also touch on her upcoming projects and talks, including addressing bystanding in business and the emergence of the Upstander Economy.

Takeaways:

The power of one voice: Even in a world that is silent, one voice can be powerful in creating change and ending unnecessary human suffering.
The bystander effect: People often choose to look the other way or diffuse responsibility when faced with uncomfortable or difficult situations, contributing to the perpetuation of harmful behaviours.
Tall poppy syndrome: Australia has a cultural phenomenon where people tend to chop down those who excel or speak up, hindering progress and growth.
The importance of upstanding: It is crucial to challenge the bystander effect and choose to be an upstander, speaking up against injustice and supporting those who are suffering.
Addressing gender equality and domestic violence: These issues require awareness, prevention, and support systems to create a safer and more equitable society. Recognize the importance of shifting from being a bystander to an upstander
Understand the four zones of the bystander model: unconscious, uncomfortable, avoidance, and upstander
Explore the concept of the upstander economy and the bystander matrix
Embrace qualities crucial for leaders in the upstander economy: empathy, ethics, equality, and humility
Realise the power of one voice to change the world

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and the Power of One Voice

03:48 Personal Story: Workplace Bullying and Harassment

10:07 Tall Poppy Syndrome and Workplace Culture

14:32 Understanding the Bystander Effect

26:18 Advocating for Gender Equality and Addressing Domestic Violence

30:50 Inspiring Upstanders and Building Awareness

41:57 The Bystander Matrix: Ethical, Cultural, Social, Environmental

52:31 The Three E's of Leadership: Empathy, Ethics, Equality

55:46 Love and Compassion in the Workplace

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ripples Of Impact: Why The Journey of Purpose Starts from Within ~ Jacinta McDonell (Brave Spaces)

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:08:47 GMT

If you're a returning listener, you'll recall our conversation with Andrew Leitch, the co-founder of Brave Spaces. Today, we're privileged to introduce the other visionary behind this venture – Jacinta McDonnell.

Jacinta's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. As one of Australia’s foremost entrepreneurs, she has carved her path with unparalleled success. Yet, what truly distinguishes Jacinta is her remarkable ability to delve deep within herself, employing a repertoire of mindset tools to create brave spaces that empower individuals, cultures, and communities.

Her entrepreneurial acumen came to the fore in 2008 when she pioneered the launch of Anytime Fitness in the Australian market alongside her brother, Justin. Under their stewardship, Anytime Fitness burgeoned into Australia's premier health club chain, boasting over 500 clubs nationwide. But Jacinta's pursuits extend beyond business – she is a purpose-driven visionary committed to leveraging commerce for the greater good. From 2015 to 2020, she helmed The Human Kind Project, a non-profit foundation catalysing life-altering initiatives in Africa and India.

Continuing her quest to redefine business, purpose, and leadership, Jacinta now channels her wisdom through keynote speaking engagements, coaching endeavours with A Founder’s Path, and her latest venture, Brave Spaces. This innovative platform offers transformative programs and experiences designed to empower individuals to lead purposeful, authentic lives.

In today's conversation, Jacinta and I delve into the essence of self-awareness, a cornerstone of effective leadership and personal growth. Together, we unravel the intricacies of courage, self-regulation, connection, and purpose, illuminating pathways for integrating pivotal moments into a life of fulfilment and meaning.

Ultimately, this conversation embodies the essence of Jacinta's ethos – a rare blend of achievement and humility, of success and service. It's a testament to her unwavering dedication to igniting human progress and fostering a more beautiful world for us all.

Takeaways

Self-awareness is crucial for leadership and personal growth.
Being curious and open-minded is key to cultivating self-awareness.
We need to ask ourselves honest questions about how we show up and make decisions.
Developing self-awareness requires reflection, mindfulness, and a willingness to challenge our own beliefs and behaviours.
By breaking down our ego and developing self-awareness, we can level up as leaders in all aspects of life. Bravery involves being honest with oneself and having vulnerable conversations.
Integration is crucial for transformation and involves grounding experiences in the body.
The goal is to empower individuals to step into their potential and take the next step.
The vision for Brave Spaces is to impact as many people as possible by training facilitators.
The ultimate message is to be brave and step in.

Chapters:

00:00 The Importance of Self-Awareness in Leadership and Personal Growth
34:21 Asking Ourselves Honest Questions: How Do We Show Up?
43:56 Connection: Accepting and Loving Ourselves
57:47 Integration: Embodying Experiences and Feeling Grounded

https://www.bravespaces.com.au/

https://www.jacintamcdonell.com.au/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Great Transition: Renewable Energy and the Economic Advantage of Saving the Planet over Ruining It with Dean Spaccavento

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 06:19:48 GMT

In today's fast-paced world, the urgency of transitioning towards renewable energies is more apparent than ever. The latest report from the International Energy Agency reveals a staggering surge in renewable electricity capacity with solar leading the charge. This data underscores the imperative driving this global shift—a necessity rooted in hard data and undeniable momentum.

But amidst these groundbreaking advancements, one question remains: How can we make these innovations accessible and affordable for all? Today, we'll explore a solution that not only addresses this challenge but also offers a compelling path towards a sustainable future.

Our guest today, Dean Spaccavento, co-founder of Reposit Power, has pioneered a solution that proves it's cheaper to save the world than to ruin it. Reposit Power's innovative approach integrates solar power, batteries, and a shared network of energy, providing sustainable and cost-effective solutions to power up homes and communities.

In my conversation with Dean, we unlock his determination to shed light on the urgency of addressing climate change. We delve into the historical evolution of electricity and the remarkable progress made in embracing renewable energy sources. Dean explains how Reposit Power's groundbreaking technology moves electricity efficiently across time and space, meeting consumer needs while transforming communities on a global scale.

But we don't stop there. Dean shares insights on the role of renewable energy in underprivileged areas, the challenges and opportunities of solar energy adoption, and the transformative potential of skipping centralised infrastructure. We also explore the changing sentiments towards the climate crisis, entrepreneurship's vital space between and social impact, the future of electric cars, and venture into the cutting edge of emerging technologies shaping the energy industry's future.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Purpose

03:30 Personal Journey and Purpose

09:19 Historical Evolution of Electricity

16:10 Progress in Embracing Renewable Energy

24:30 Technical Aspects and Benefits of Reposit Power

27:10 Shared Network and Community Power

28:48 Global Potential of Reposit Power

29:08 Access to Power in Underprivileged Areas

30:19 The Inconvenience of Solar Energy

31:13 Opportunity to Skip Centralized Infrastructure

32:11 The Role of Technology in Helping Economies Catch Up

33:18 Changing Sentiments in Relation to the Climate Crisis

34:19 The Need for Leadership and Incentives to Address Climate Change

35:50 Finding the Space In Between in Entrepreneurship

38:37 The Role of Reposit Power in EV Charging Infrastructure

42:46 Collaboration Between Reposit Power and Car Manufacturers

44:52 Emerging Technologies and Trends in the Energy Industry

47:45 Reposit Power's Goals and Milestones

51:54 The Importance of Recognizing New Technology

53:43Creating Certainty in Energy Solutions

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Humanico Way: Unleashing Human Potential, Fostering Shared Purpose, and Cultivating Mattering in the Workplace, with Paul Rush and Fiona Vale

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 03:34:35 GMT

Today, we're delving into a vital question: What does it truly take to cultivate a purpose-driven, human-centric workplace where every individual's potential is not just acknowledged, but actively nurtured and celebrated?

While it may seem obvious that organisations would prioritise a human-first approach, the reality often falls short, with investment in employee development typically reserved for executives, leaders, and high potentials, leaving many behind.

So, as leaders, how do we dismantle outdated hierarchies to ensure that every individual's unique and shared potential is realised?

How do we embrace a more inclusive, purposeful, egalitarian view of our colleagues and co-workers?

And how can technology empower us to ignite all of the above?

To shed light on these questions, we're thrilled to welcome Fiona Vale and Paul Rush, the co-founders of Humanico, who are revolutionising how organisations cultivate their most valuable asset—their employees. Over the last year, Paul and Fi have navigated the unpredictable waves of startup life, gearing up for expansion after a series of successes. They secured nearly $1 million in Seed funding last year and were honoured with the Burning Heroes Award for Global Reach in November. This year, they're poised to expand Humancio's mission globally.

So Humanico's solution is a Human Map - which stands as the world's first digital interactive map of employees. This cloud-based platform visualises employee capabilities and engagement levels in a dashboard, providing data-driven insights that empower executives to optimise their workforce effectively.

With disengaged employees costing organisations trillions of dollars in lost productivity annually and workplaces struggling to keep pace with evolving trends, Humanico's AI-powered talent management platform offers a promising solution to enhance employee engagement and retention in today's competitive talent landscape.

Having Paul and Fi join me in the studio was an absolute joy as we explored a range of topics, from unlocking human potential to driving organisational transformation with a people-first approach. Our conversation spanned purpose, diversity, and inclusion, as well as the transformative potential of community building.

We also examined the surprising ways in which AI and technology can amplify human connection and experience. Throughout our discussion, Fi and Paul shared invaluable insights and highlights from their remarkable entrepreneurial journey. I'm confident you'll find this conversation as enlightening as I did. Welcome to another episode of the podcast.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Purpose

04:03 Fiona Vale's Journey to Humanico

08:27 Paul Rush's Journey to Humanico

13:57 Challenges in Human Asset Management

23:17 Embracing Mindset Shifts in a Changing Workplace

28:17 Leveraging Agile Frameworks for Human Performance

37:22 Building Internal Communities and Tribes

40:25 The Power of Communities and Positive Psychology

42:06 Data-Driven Decision Making and Intelligent Intuition

42:32 Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

45:48 Recognizing Diversity of Thought

47:43 Understanding Thought Process through Clifton Strengths Assessment

49:28 Playing to Strengths and Building Trust

53:13 Amplifying the Human Experience with AI

58:17 The Nature of Human Purpose and Meaning in the Workplace

01:03:46 Seamless Integration of Mergers and Acquisitions

01:11:05 Navigating the Challenges of Being a Female Co-founder

01:19:03 The Importance of Timing and Embracing Individual Identity

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Climate Action Catalysts: Empowering Purpose, Collaboration, and Community to Usher in The Solutions Economy with Mange Kumarasamy

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 04:06:50 GMT

Today's guest is Mange Kumarasamy and he is the co-founder of Climate Team. Climate Team is a platform that brings together businesses, freelancers, investors and enthusiasts who are committed to reversing climate change. They provide a way for startups and scale-ups to connect with qualified freelancers and motivated investors, and provide opportunities for all of these people to be the change our planet needs.

Today Mange and I explore the full spectrum of how you can become the solution, how you can join a community or incredible solution maker and we look at the levers igniting a solutions economy where the brands that will win, will be the brands that care about creating a greener future.

Takeaways:

Individual action is crucial in addressing climate change.
Maintaining community engagement requires cross-collaboration and empowering community members.
Social capitalism, where serving a greater social purpose benefits everyone, is feasible with the right alignment of factors.
Leaders should balance business operations with a reduction in their environmental footprint and embrace a mindset shift towards business expansion. Climate Team aims to connect and empower individuals and organisations working on climate solutions.
Partnerships and purpose-driven work are essential for entrepreneurs entering the startup space.
Individuals can transition into the climate space and use their existing skillsets to make a positive impact.
Having open conversations about climate change with children and emphasising purposeful action is important.
Innovative solutions and services, such as using coconut shells and banana tree stems, are emerging in the climate space.
Leaders play a crucial role in bridging the gap between scientific awareness and public discourse.
Embracing inconvenience for the planet is necessary to reduce our impact and create sustainable solutions.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Purpose

03:16 Asking Powerful Questions

05:29 Transition to Climate Advocacy

06:16 Climate Education and Emotional Connection

09:31 Individual Action in Climate Change

11:36 Maintaining Community Engagement

19:00 Balancing Business and Environmental Footprint

23:53 Mindset Shift and Business Expansion

25:01 Slowing Down Growth and Building Better

31:51 Origin Story of Climate Team

33:12 Introduction to Climate Team

34:08 Advice for Entrepreneurs

36:49 Transitioning to the Climate Space

39:14 Using Existing Skillsets in the Climate Space

40:13 Empowering People to Own Their Voice

41:12 Supporting Startups and Freelancers in the Climate Space

43:29 Parenting and Preparing Children for the Future

44:09 Innovative Solutions and Services in the Climate Space

52:23 Bridging the Gap Between Scientific Awareness and Public Discourse

55:59 Embracing Inconvenience for the Planet

58:22 Finding Climate Team and More Information

01:00:15 Appreciation for Community Building

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How To Break Through Your Upper Limit & Change The World with Julie Masters

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 03:49:23 GMT

Julie Masters has spent her career decoding influence. As an award-winning, leading authority in the speaking world, she has earned a reputation for launching and advising some of the world's most respected thought leaders. She is the Founder and CEO of Influence Nation, working with business leaders and organisations to become the voice of authority in their space, and she is also the host of the iTunes Top 50 podcast Inside Influence.

In this conversation, Julie Masters discusses the power of influence and the stories we tell ourselves. She shares insights from her podcast interviews and highlights the importance of facing criticism and overcoming self-doubt. Julie emphasizes the need to develop certainty and confidence, as well as the process of mastery. She also explores the concept of duende and the role of self-stories in shaping our influence. Ultimately, Julie believes that by rewriting our stories and embracing our true potential, we can elevate our influence. Jules also highlights the role of trust in building and maintaining influence, as well as the need to decode the road forward and simplify complex ideas. She shares insights on staying ahead of change and the importance of finding our own translators to stay informed. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the power of our voice and the impact it can have on others.

Takeaways

The right message at the right time has the power to change everything.
Overcoming the upper limit problem is crucial for making the leap to our zone of genius.
Developing certainty and embracing discomfort are key to expanding our influence.
The stories we tell ourselves shape our perception of who we are and what we can achieve.
By rewriting our self-stories and embracing our true potential, we can create positive change and elevate our influence. Changing our stories and taking congruent action are essential for creating positive change.
Trust is a key factor in building and maintaining influence.
Decoding the road forward and simplifying complex ideas is crucial for effective influence.
Staying ahead of change requires finding reliable sources of information and staying focused.
Our voice has the power to create significant impact and change in the world. Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction and Trust

00:01:26 Inside Influence Podcast

00:03:19 The Right Message at the Right Time

00:04:14 The Big Leap to Zone of Genius

00:05:06 The Power of Influence

00:06:06 The Upper Limit Problem

00:07:06 Facing Criticism and Fear

00:08:04 The Stories We Tell Ourselves

00:09:29 The Power of Influence

00:10:28 Developing Certainty and Confidence

00:11:51 The Power of Stories

00:13:10 Overcoming Self-Doubt

00:14:39 The Process of Mastery

00:15:26 The Power of Criticism

00:18:15 Separating Self from Performance

00:19:40 The Feeling of World-Class

00:23:32 The Power of Stories

00:24:28 Decoding Influence and Movements

00:26:45 The Stories We Tell Ourselves

00:28:44 The Power of Self-Stories

00:29:14 The Concept of Duende

00:31:37 Overcoming the Fear of Who We Are

00:34:00 Rewriting Our Story

00:34:41 Changing the Story and Taking Congruent Action

00:42:11 The Importance of Trust in Influence

00:46:00 Decoding the Road Forward

00:53:18 Staying Ahead of Change

00:56:38 Fast Five Questions

01:02:54 The Power of Your Voice

See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Diversifying Venture Capital: Maximising Returns and Social Impact with Joey Mak

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 01:11:22 GMT

I'm thrilled to introduce Joey Mak, the CEO Of Chicago Blend. Chicago:Blend is a nonprofit organisation working to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in Chicago’s venture capital and startup community. They measure the VC diversity gap, help underrepresented professionals secure VC jobs and are building a growing community of investors who share our commitment to improving the industry.

Before joining Blend in 2021, Joey was the vice president of programs at the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, where he created their diversity, equity, and inclusion initiative and oversaw the Chamber’s COVID-19 economic recovery task force. He served as director of innovation & economic development for the University of Illinois System and as a deputy director at the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity.

Today Joey and I embark on a journey through the critical landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion in venture capital. We'll explore the personal narratives driving this mission, dissect the challenges hindering inclusive cultures, and highlight the imperative role diversity plays in investment decisions. Along the way, we'll uncover success stories of underrepresented founders, delve into strategies for fostering diverse corporate cultures, and address biases in both hiring practices and technology.

Takeaways

Increasing diversity in the venture capital space is crucial for providing more opportunities to underrepresented founders and entrepreneurs.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just checkboxes but essential business practices that lead to a more resilient and innovative organisation.
Creating a diverse and inclusive corporate culture requires intentional effort and a focus on business strategy and goals.
Unconscious bias can perpetuate a lack of diversity and equity in investments, but strategies like expanding networks and setting up inclusive processes can help overcome this challenge.
Fostering diversity in technology involves ensuring diverse voices are included in the design process to avoid biases and create inclusive products and services.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Pondering Questions

03:08 Personal Journey and Purpose

06:19 Importance of Diversity in Business

07:44 Defining Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

09:35 Challenges in Creating Diverse and Inclusive Cultures

11:43 Addressing Challenges in the Startup Ecosystem

13:31 Lack of Diversity in Venture Capital

16:35 Success Stories of Diverse Founders

20:01 Creating Diverse and Inclusive Corporate Cultures

22:20 Overcoming Unconscious Bias

28:55 Technology and Addressing Biases

36:10 Fostering Diversity in Technology

39:24 Exciting Trends in the Industry

43:03 Importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Learn More About Joey: https://www.chicagoblend.org/

Book Your IGNITE Discovery Call: https://www.rebeccamaklad.com/advisor

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How To Live A Life Filled With Connection, Purpose and Self-discovery with Andrew Leitch ~ Brave Spaces

Sat, 10 Feb 2024 02:36:46 GMT

Today’s guest is Andrew Leitch, and he has combined his expertise as a psychotherapist with a deep understanding of ancient indigenous wisdom and the latest scientific breakthroughs in fields like neuroscience and epigenetic's to co-found Brave Spaces. Drawing on the latest scientific insights from neuroscience, epigenetic's, psychotherapy, and global indigenous wisdom, Brave Spaces facilitate programs that provide the tools, insights, and support you need to start living a life of connection and purpose.

In this conversation, Rebecca and Andrew discuss the keys to living a purposeful life and creating brave spaces. They explore the importance of being yourself and uncovering your unique gift, as well as the integration and embodiment of personal growth. They also delve into the concept of courage and transformation, and how it relates to the programs offered by Brave Spaces. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the power of knowing who you are and how to connect with Brave Spaces.

Takeaways

Purpose is an energy that guides personal transformation and service.
Self-awareness is the starting point for understanding purpose.
Self-regulation involves influencing one's operating system and being aware of emotions.
Connection is essential for living a purposeful life.
Purpose can be viewed as an embodiment and an intuitive guidance system.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the DNA of Purpose podcast

02:39 Andrew Leach's work with Brave Spaces

06:28 Andrew Leach's unique journey and the golden thread

10:24 The influence of Indigenous wisdom on Andrew Leach

19:13 The five keys for creating a more connected and purposeful life

27:33 Self-awareness as the starting point

33:30 Self-regulation and influencing one's operating system

40:31 Connection and the importance of the heart

45:33 Purpose as an embodiment and energy

49:08 Being Yourself and Uncovering Your Gift

52:39 Integration and Embodiment

56:17 Courage and Transformation

58:58 Brave Spaces Programs

01:01:36 The Power of Knowing Who You Are

01:02:42 How to Connect with Brave Spaces

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How To Lead And Read Human Behaviour With 'The Behaviour Report' ~ Dan Gregory and Kieran Flanagan

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 04:59:23 GMT

Seeking purpose is a universal desire, yet it's crucial to question whether we're embarking on this quest with the right perspective. While starting with 'why' aids in directional and strategic planning, it's akin to setting a goal. Real purpose, the kind that profoundly influences our behaviour, motivates us intrinsically, and shapes our habits from the core, begins by delving into who we are—aka our DNA Of Purpose.

Understanding purpose as an integral part of our identity allows us to gain insights not only into our own motivations but also into those we lead. It becomes the catalyst for mobilising change and fostering progress.

In today's podcast episode, we are joined by two incredible guests, Dan Gregory and Kieran Flanagan, co-founders of The Behaviour Report. With decades of expertise in advertising, they have transitioned their focus to help leaders, teams, and organisations decipher and lead human behaviour. Explore with us as we decode the true essence of unlocking our DNA Of Purpose.

Visit www.TBR.news or connect with @TheBehaviourRpt to delve deeper into the cutting-edge research on Behavioural Trends & Strategy, and gain insights to navigate the realms of personal development, motivation, and fulfilling, purpose-driven lives.

Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction

00:04:25 What Question Is Guiding Your Work?

00:08:54 What Is The Behaviour Report?

00:11:56 Decoding Purpose Through Human Behaviour

00:16:59 Why Maslow's Is A Myth

00:21:01 Apple Started Not With Why But Who

00:24:35 Collaborative Leadership

00:30:31 How Stories Can Unite Us

00:41:05 What Sucks Corporate Genius

00:45:00 Working With The United Nations & The Power Of Words To Change The World

00:54:09 Why We Have Care Fatigue

00:56:46 The Behaviour Gap

00:57:00 AI and Human Behaviour

01:02:07 Unlocking The Core Four Personality Types

01:03:18 Leveraging Our Strengths and Weaknesses

01:11:44 End

#purpose #humanbehaviour #howtoinfluence #howtolead #understandingpeople #leadingpeople #scaleyourimpact #scaleyourinfluence #discoveryourpurpose #personaldevelopment #leadershipmastery #personalgrowth #leadership #purposedrivenleadership #humanbehaviour #podcast #dnaofpurpose #UnlockYourSelf #leadership #influence #personalmastery

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Guide to Crafting Epic Employee Experiences in 2024 with Catrin Lewis

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 02:56:34 GMT

NEW YEAR - NEW EPISODE! As we kick off the year, consider this: How can you unlock your team's full potential at work? And as a leader, how can you deepen your responsibility to nurture your community—ensuring happiness, a sense of belonging, and letting everyone know that their daily contributions truly matter?

Why? Because as the world evolves, the consistent heartbeat of your organisation is its people. Aligning that heartbeat with your operational strategy is crucial today and in the future.

In today's podcast, we speak with Catrin Lewis, a global trailblazer in employee experience. A globally recognised, multi-award-winning culture and transformation specialist, Catrin shares insights, tools, and strategies to unleash your people's power and change the world at work. Cat, as she is affectionately known, is the founder of her own consultancy, also aptly called CAT, which stands for Culture and Transformation. Through her work, she empowers leaders to unleash the full potential of their people, acting as a catalyst for positive change in the workplace.

She is also the former Head of Global Engagement and Internal Communications at Reward Gateway, who has helped more than 4,000 of the world’s leading companies in 23 countries make work better via an employee engagement platform. She is also an HR Advisor for Tenzing, the go-to investor for ambitious entrepreneurs looking to scale tech-enabled businesses.

Our conversation with Cat unveils many valuable insights. In a world where metrics often overshadow meaning, she advocates for a fundamental shift, urging business leaders to see themselves as community leaders. She also emphasises that the true potential of any organisation lies in the fulfilment of its people, highlighting the crucial role of purpose, belonging, and trust.

Overall, this conversation felt like catching up with an old friend and had a great flow. Cat's passion for her work shines through, showcasing why she's a true pioneer not only in making work a better place but also in changing the world at work by focusing on the human heartbeat of any organisation.

Catrin Lewis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catlewis33/

The Monster In The Office: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7txA4BwA8Og

CHAPTERS

00:00:00 Introduction

00:03:18 Breaking Down Leadership Hierarchies

00:05:35 Cat's Purpose

00:08:12 The Disengagement Danger Zone

00:11:04 Scaling Up HR Tech

00:12:15 Decoding Employee Engagement

00:15:22 Does purpose in the workplace matter?

00:16:38 Can you measure meaning?

00:20:09 The Art Of Listening To Your People

00:27:04 In an age of tech do you human skills matter?

0 0:30:26 Hybrid Working

00:35:47 The Intersection of HR and ESGS

00:38:37 The Future Of Leadership

00:43:52 Employee Wellbeing

0 0:55:51 What matters the most

00:59:11 End

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How To Recognise and Recover From Burnout with Penny Locaso

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 02:51:01 GMT

In today's episode, we delve into the crucial topic of recognising and recovering from burnout.

Take a moment to pause and reflect: Have you been stuck in robot mode? Do you feel like you're merely existing rather than truly living? Are you struggling to set boundaries, drowning under an overwhelming to-do list? If you resonate with these questions, you're not alone. Many individuals invest all their energy into striving for perfection and pleasing others, only to end up drained and overwhelmed. The consequence? It becomes almost impossible to experience a genuine connection to purpose.

In our second conversation with Penny Locaso, we explore how her journey has evolved, unveiling her wisdom on preventing burnout and sparking joy. Previously, we delved into her book 'Hacking Happiness' and the Art of Intentional Adaptability. Now, Penny has shifted her focus to supporting busy women, empowering them to feel alive and present in their lives again. A quick overview of Penny's expertise: she is an exceptional coach, TEDx and professional speaker, author, Singularity University faculty member, and yoga teacher. Currently pursuing studies in psychology and training with renowned expert Dr. Gabor Maté in Trauma Therapy, Penny brings a wealth of insights to help you navigate the path to well-being and purposeful living. Join us in this insightful conversation on building resilience, setting healthy boundaries, and reigniting the joy in your life.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction

01:24 Who Am I At My Essence

04:16 Penny's Purpose

10:23 Presence Matters 1

1:32 The Myth Of Being Busy

16:17 Rebecca's Personal Burnout Journey

17:52 How To Notice Burnout

22:16 Productivity Has Become The Disease

26:14 The Art Of Boundary Setting

30:07 The Default Behaviours That Lead To Burnout

37:05 Vulnerability

42:11 The Role Of Trauma - Gabor Mate

50:21 Parenting 53:35 Compassionate Enquiry

56:11 End

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Net Positive Leaders Thrive by Giving More Than They Take with Andrew Winston

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 06:32:12 GMT

Today's guest is Andrew Winston, a globally recognised expert on megatrends and how to build companies that thrive by serving the world. His views on sustainable business strategy have been sought after by many of the world’s leading companies. He was selected for the Thinkers50 list of the top management thinkers globally, and he has appeared in major media such as Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, Time, BusinessWeek, New York Times, and CNBC.

Andrew's latest book, "Net Positive" written in collaboration with one of the world's most prominent purpose-driven CEOs, Paul Polman, is the topic of today's conversation. In short, the book challenges fifty years of corporate dogma, stating that businesses can no longer focus solely on short-term profits or ignore humanity’s biggest challenges.

Net Positive lays out the principles and practices of next-generation companies that deliver the scale of change and transformation the world desperately needs—and today, that is exactly what we will be exploring.

https://andrewwinston.com/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How To Save The Planet By Leading In The Circular Economy with Dr. Leyla Acaroglu

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 22:00:34 GMT

Meet Dr. Leyla Acaroglu, a transformative force challenging conventional perspectives on the world. As an award-winning designer, sustainability provocateur, social scientist, and entrepreneur, Leyla is the mastermind behind the Disruptive Design Method.

Her contributions span educational experiences, toolkits, and social enterprises, all aimed at shaping a sustainable, circular, and regenerative future. A distinguished mainstage TED speaker and LinkedIn Changemaker, Leyla earned the title of UNEP - Champion of the Earth in 2016 for her impactful work in advancing science and innovation for sustainability.

She serves as the founder of the UnSchool, Disrupt Design, the CO Project Farm, and Swivel Skills—an enterprise-level sustainability skills development platform. Complementing her entrepreneurial ventures, Leyla holds the esteemed position of Chief Circular Designer for Circular Australia. Embark on a journey into new perspectives. Join us for an insightful episode of the DNA Of Purpose Podcast with the remarkable Dr. Leyla Acaroglu.

Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction

00:04:01 Leyla's Personal Story

00:09:47 Indigenous Thinking

00:12:41 The 'Truth' About Climate Change

00:21:18 What Is The Circular Economy?

00:29:15 Sustainable Leadership

00:35:19 Life Cycle Assessment and Mapping

00:39:56 Waste Management Crises

00:48:49 The Opportunities For Sustainable Business

00:56:44 The Takeaways

00:58:46 The End

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why Work Sucks And How To Fix It Through Purpose with Cali Ressler

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 02:31:48 GMT

Cali Ressler, a prominent American author and consultant, has made an enduring impact on the realm of work with her groundbreaking ideas in workplace flexibility and performance management. As a co-founder of the pioneering Results-Only Work Environment (ROWE) concept, she challenges traditional norms by shifting the focus from evaluating employees based on hours worked to emphasising performance and results. Teaming up with Jody Thompson, Cali co-authored the influential book "Why Work Sucks and How to Fix It," delineating the principles of ROWE and illustrating how it can revolutionise organisations, fostering improved productivity and heightened employee satisfaction. Cali Ressler's work seamlessly aligns with the evolving landscape of work, addressing themes of organisational change, business purpose, and innovative work models explored on this podcast. A testament to her influence, Cali earned recognition from Dan Pink in his book "Drive" as one of the six individuals who genuinely "get it," placing her alongside luminaries like Peter Drucker, Jim Collins, and Gary Hamel. This acknowledgment underscores the profound impact of her work in reshaping the future of work. Without further delay, let's extend a warm welcome to Cali on The DNA Of Purpose Podcast.

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to Start and Scale an Epic Community & Master the Business of Belonging with David Spinks

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 06:07:18 GMT

Today, we tackle a critical question: What truly sparks a thriving community? If you're an innovative change-maker, a purpose-driven leader, or an entrepreneur propelling an idea forward, this episode can transform your approach to rallying individuals around a core mission. The key to effective mobilisation lies in understanding that purpose is not just a noun; it's a verb—an action that brings people together. Meet David Spinks, a passionate expert in the world of communities, known for his insightful newsletter and the author of 'The Business of Belonging.' David has advised and trained organisations like Facebook, Waze, Salesforce, Airbnb, and Google in community strategy. Today, we explore the importance of community, the intricacies of leadership in community building, the SPACES Model for community success, strategies for behavioural change, the role of Artificial Intelligence in community building, and the intersection between remote working, communities, and nourishing our social diets. David's wealth of experience and passion for bringing people together will guide us in exploring the art and science of community building. Dive into the conversation with David Spinks and discover the keys to building meaningful, thriving communities.

Purchase The Business Of Belonging: https://davidspinks.com/book/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mastering Leadership & Growth in the Purpose Economy with Aaron Hurst

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 10:39:40 GMT

I'm thrilled to introduce today's guest, a top figure on my guest list since the inception of this podcast - Aaron Hurst, the trailblazer in the purpose movement and a pioneer in purpose-driven leadership. Best known for his influential book, "The Purpose Economy," Aaron predicted the ascendance of purpose as a key driver of economic growth and innovation. As the mind behind the term 'Purpose Mindset,' he partnered with NYU to develop the first commercial measure of employee fulfilment. Leading national and global studies on purpose in the workplace and higher education, Aaron collaborated with major corporations and universities. As the founding CEO of Imperative, a venture-backed startup, Aaron introduced the first employee purpose profiling technology. This groundbreaking innovation has empowered hundreds of thousands to identify and embrace their purpose at work. Today, the platform serves as a vital peer-coaching tool, connecting and developing employees in the face of evolving work trends. In addition to Imperative, Aaron established the Taproot Foundation in 2001, catalyzing a massive $15 billion pro bono service market across the US and contributing to markets in over 30 countries. His accolades include recognition from institutions like Ashoka and the Manhattan Institute, and he has authored the 'Purposeful CEO' series for Fast Company. Aaron's insights have graced platforms such as The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Bloomberg TV. Our in-depth discussion today navigates the DNA of Purpose, unravelling the rich tapestry of Aaron's life and highlighting pivotal moments that shaped his purpose and passion. We'll debunk myths, trace the evolution of the purpose economy since 2014, and explore the intricate connections between purpose, leadership, and the future phase of global economics—and much more.

Website: https://purposeeconomy.com/

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction

01:28 The Evolution Of The Purpose Economy

05:26 Aaron's Background Story

10:41 What is purpose?

14:55 The myths about purpose

18:34 Why relationships and cause matter to purpose

20:43 The timeline of the purpose economy

28:25 Circular Economy versus Purpose Economy

31:31 The Purpose Mindset 36:15 Mindfulness

39:31 Purpose Driven Leadership

44:42 Personal Growth and Transformation

47:29 The Billboard Statement

49:37 End

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How To Cultivate The Courage To Change The World with Ryan Berman

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 07:15:02 GMT

Welcome to another episode of The DNA Of Purpose Podcast. Here, we dive deep into understanding how entrepreneurs, leaders, and change makers can build unwavering trust, demonstrate courage, and lead transformative, purpose-driven initiatives, especially in our ever-evolving world.

In this episode, we journey into the heart of COURAGE. Courage isn't just a fleeting feeling—it's that unyielding flame that pushes you onward, despite paralysing fears or overwhelming fatigue. It's about peering into what the future holds and having the tenacity to act boldly now. True courage lies in trusting your instincts, pursuing undeniable callings, and speaking out—even if your voice trembles—for the change you envision and aspire to manifest.

Courage is the foundation of a life led with purpose. Which is why I'm thrilled to welcome Ryan Berman back for another enlightening conversation.

A little about Ryan: He's a veteran in championing courageous ideas, having devoted over two decades to trailblazing storytelling and change management. His revolutionary methods have garnered recognition in prestigious platforms like Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Inc., and Forbes.

Author of Return On Courage: A Business Playbook For Change, our prior discussion dissected his book's profound insights. Curious about that chat? Here is the link: https://omny.fm/shows/dna-of-purpose/ryan-berman-purpose-the-central-courage-system

I must mention, beyond Ryan's impressive credentials, what truly stands out is his genuine warmth and affability. Having conversed with numerous awe-inspiring personalities on this podcast, Ryan, despite the physical distance, emanates a comforting sense of camaraderie. It's arguably his most endearing quality, and many would echo this sentiment.

Today, Ryan and I deep dive into courage once more. We discuss its evolution, especially in the post-pandemic world, and its personal manifestations urging transformation. We treat courage as both an attainable skill and an essential facet of futuristic leadership. Delving into its dual nature, we observe how it equips us to maintain operational momentum, while also scouting the horizon for forthcoming challenges.

Together, we uncover how to channel fear into making audacious choices and taking impactful actions. Trust me, that's merely scratching the surface.

A quick heads-up: You might notice some sleek sound effects enhancing our chat. We encountered a few connectivity glitches, so we introduced these auditory elements to ensure a smooth and pleasant listening experience for you.

So, brace yourselves for an exhilarating discourse on courage with the incomparable Ryan Berman. Dive into The DNA Of Purpose Podcast.

Website: https://ryanberman.com/

3 Seconds Video: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=393925201693752

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Purposeful Performance: A Blueprint for Building a Flourishing Workplace with Tonille Miller

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 04:48:54 GMT

I'm thrilled to spotlight our first guest for this season—Tonille Miller. In her impressive 15-year journey, she has donned many hats as a management consultant, Industrial/Organisational psychologist, and executive coach. Tonille's steadfast commitment is evident in her quest to curate positive workplace cultures. Collaborating with expansive global entities, agile start-ups, and foresighted entrepreneurs, she's consistently sought to establish workspaces that are not just functional, but places that profoundly uplift and enrich the human spirit.

The exciting part is that, Tonille's about to unveil her new book, 'The Flourishing Effect: Unlocking Employee Thriving and High Performance as Your Competitive Edge.' It’s not just another business book; it's a clarion call. In an era where businesses often unintentionally stifle their own talent, Tonille champions a different narrative, one where employee well-being directly translates to business success. She emphasises that real purpose arises when we bridge the gap between organisational goals and what employees truly need to thrive.

Today's episode is a tapestry of insights. Some themes that Tonille and I dissected include:

The soul and substance of "The Flourishing Effect," spanning its philosophical heart to its actionable core.
We explore the Future of Work Paradigm. As work dynamics shift at an unprecedented rate, our discussion zeroes in on the challenges and possibilities that lie ahead, focusing on adaptability, culture, and what it means to flourish today and into the future.
We also decode the space in between workplace cultures and the task of environmental preservation. With global sustainability at the forefront of our shared purpose, examining the possibilities for solutions through the lens of workplace dynamics offers a rejuvenating angle, unveiling the possibilities for new solutions that focus less on the products and more on our habits and behaviour in the workplace.

And so, Today, as we kick off a new chapter of the DNA of Purpose Podcast, once again strap yourself in! I know in my heart of hearts that the next chapter is about to take us all on a very exciting ride. Welcome to season five of the DNA Of Purpose Podcast.

https://www.tonillemiller.com/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luke Briscoe: Indigi Business - A New Age For Indigenous Influence and Impact

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 06:17:00 GMT

So often we associate science and technology as something we design today, that creates the future we hope to exist in tomorrow. We automatically envision lab coats, and microscopes, or the Elon Musk’s of the world in factories controlled by robots with the common narrative being that we must invent, innovate and iterate to land on the solutions we need to create a better world.

On the flip side, we see cultural art, music and creative expression as something that holds the ropes of history, rather than the threads of the future. We see images of indigenous paintings, we buy boomerangs in our tourist shops, and occasionally hear the rumble of the didgeridoo at an event. We celebrate culture, but maybe not venerate it as a vital part of moulding our collective future.

What if our ancient cultures and first nations people all over the world had key insights into science, technology and harnessing creativity to build a better future before we were even thinking about it? As leaders, entrepreneurs and business owners if we considered these cultures, as our business consultants how would we build, design and deploy our offerings in a different way?

Today's guest is Luke Briscoe. He is CEO of Indigi Lab and a proud Kuku-Yalanji man from Daintree in Far Northern Australia. For the past twenty years, he has been leading cultural change and organisational transformation across numerous sectors. His vision for a sustainable world is one that places First Nations Science and Innovation at the forefront of providing positive solutions to the vast Environmental, Cultural, and Social issues facing Humanity.

Indigi Lab supports research enabling communities to develop cultural enterprises and provides science and cultural consultancy around sustainable solutions, especially around the SDGs. The Indigi Lab framework and principles into researching and project planning is guided by the United Nation Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and The Seventh Generation Principle, and support real sustainable approaches to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander advancement in sciences and technology.

In addition to his work in the science and technology space, Luke is also the co-founder of Earth Kin which he has started with his daughter Phoenix. EARTHKIN is an initiative started by the KIN global music collective and the brains trust of INDIGI LAB with the aim of ensuring First Nations Youth artists, fashion designers, startups and the broader community have access and tools to create their own fashion labels.

Get ready for a journey through indigenous culture, the importance of indigenous thinking and perspective in business, science, technology, art and social change. Welcome to the DNA Of Purpose Podcast.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Courage Collection - Breathing Into Bravery With Global Experts On Courage

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 02:50:00 GMT

Welcome to the DNA Of Purpose. An episode where we will be zeroing in on one core theme. The role of COURAGE. Today we will be showcasing the guests who I believe have provided the insights, the tools, and the wisdom to help us better understand what it means to be brave. Because right now the world is asking for a new kind of courage. Let's explore why.

Collectively we have been asked to embody the courage to accept a new normal that feels nothing like normal. We have needed courage to face natural disasters, and war, regardless of how sad we feel about the events.

Within corporations we have been asked to courageously adapt, and to accept that while there are known unknowns, the unknown unknowns seem to be coming through the door with more frequency than ever before. In Fact the only plan we can make is in addressing how to become more intentional about courage.

And as individuals with a tornado of change spinning around us, we must also have the courage to address the tornado of change within us. Our internal crises. And when we deal with crises often we feel like a tree that’s lost a limb, where we are left with a scar that we must learn to grow around. These events change who we are, and the only way we can create meaning despite the challenges we face is by choosing courage.

Infact, in nearly every story of human purpose I have come across whether it be through this podcast, or else where it is courage that defines us before anything else. And we will be decoding it with snippets from some of the most courageous people I know.

Ryan Berman has spent more than 20 years in the courageous ideas space. He is the author of Return On Courage: A Business Playbook For Change.

Linda Cruse, based on her extensive frontline experience, runs the Race4Good high impact programme series Courageous Leadership. She is an international leadership expert, humanitarian, international speaker, and author.

Josh Stinton is a Charity Adventurer supporting one children's charity at a time by taking on some of the biggest challenges around the world. Challenges that require the courage to cross country ski in Sweden despite never having skied or learning to unicycle in a few months time then taking on a 14km downhill mountain unicycle as two examples.

Cam Merchant is most famously known for marrying his wife Jules in Married at First Sight. One could call that an act of courage and for those two it worked out, but today we will talk about the most terrifying moment in Cam's life was when he was separated from his parents during the 2014 Boxing Day earthquake and tsunami in Thailand.

And finally we have the incredible Kaila Colbin. Kaila is a co-founder of Boma Global and the CEO of Boma New Zealand. After training with Brené Brown, Kaila became a Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator, and has worked with hundreds of people to increase courage as a core skill.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Jack Fuller: The Imagination Machine - Bridging The Gap Between Imagination & Grounded Innovation

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 03:44:00 GMT

Today's guest is Dr Jack Fuller, and he is the co-author of The Imagination Machine. A book that decodes the art of imagining. The book explores how imagination works, with a focus on how to harness imagination systematically. Drawing on the experience and insights of CEOs across several industries, as well as lessons from neuroscience, computer science, psychology, and philosophy, The Imagination Machine provides a fascinating look into the mechanics of imagination and lays out a six-step process for creating ideas and bringing them to life.

Jack Fuller is the founder of Casati Health, a company reimagining mental and physical health care. He holds a doctorate in theology from the University. of Oxford, where he studied on a Rhodes Scholarship, and a degree in neuroscience from the University of Melbourne. During the interview I very much got a sense for Jack's human-centred approach to both life and business, with a focus on the role imagination plays with regards to healing, building hope and helping each other.

Jack believes Imagination is one of the least understood but most crucial ingredients of business and social innovation. It’s what makes the difference between an incremental change and the kinds of pivots and paradigm shifts that are essential to success—especially during a crisis. And crises is something we are all familiar with at this point in human history.

While I want to tell you to dare to dream, dreaming is not what this interview is about. So instead ground yourself, and get ready to imagine with the intention to use that vision to create influence and impact in the real world. A world that needs your vision more so than ever before.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Katie Burkhart: Less Jargon & A Focus On What Matters - The Roadmap To Purpose Driven Business

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 05:41:00 GMT

As a leader, it is easy to feel confused around the role of purpose in business. Sure, we have all heard that we should ‘Start With Why’ or discussed the significance of the ‘North Star’ but these terms feel more like jargon than a real and measurable approach with tangible outcomes.

In addition to that, in the context of this new normal, and in a world of rapid change, it would be fair to think that maybe our understanding of purpose in business should also evolve. Maybe it's time for a new story. One that focuses a little less on the good for the business part, and a little more on the good for people.

Never have we needed purpose more, yet in many ways, the conversations about what it is in a business context remain the same. And those conversations are often vague. Sure we get it. There is a charity or some kind of social impact which is important, but a leader still needs to run the business in an efficient way caring for all of the stakeholders. After all, shouldn't purpose be for the people?

As a leader, is there a clear strategy or a how to guide that shows us the way, and from there how do we measure those results? What are the outcomes?

It was all of these questions that led me to today's guest. Katie Burkhart. Her mission is to synthesize connections that enable humans to make the most of the time they invest in their work. She’s the mastermind behind MatterLogic™, the smart system for running a purpose-driven business, and has quickly become one of the go-to experts in the space.

Alongside her consultancy, Katie is a serial entrepreneur building the Matter ecosystem, which currently includes Matter 7 and MatterPulse. Defining matter as equal parts strategic and impactful, these companies deliver critical focus, perspective, and alignment while constantly distilling the big picture into pointed actions. Katie is an internationally recognised keynote speaker, and Entrepreneur contributor. Her work has been published in The Startup, UX Collective, and Boston Content.

As you will discover in today's podcast, Katie is a pragmatist intent on being useful, and she likes to eliminate jargon and empty labels which is very helpful in a conversation that often gets lost in just that. If you are a leader, an entrepreneur, or someone keen to understand the nuts and bolts of purpose in business, then today's podcast is especially for you. Welcome to another episode of the DNA Of Purpose Podcast.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yossi Ghinsberg: Jungle - The Radical Idea That We Are Not Above Nature & Why Our Survival Depends On It

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 04:45:00 GMT

This week an old friend of mine who I haven't seen for many years just happened to be in town and dropped into our recording studio. His name is Yossi Ghinsberg, and he is someone who has professionally and personally influenced my life through his insights, ideas, inspirations and even more significantly through the sheer gravity of his presence as one of the world's most powerful storytellers. And trust me when I say this…his story, just like his spirit, is the size of the Amazon.

Yossi’s story began when at the age of 21 he decided to embark on an adventure into In the midst of the uncharted Amazon. After losing his three companions, he faced the jungle alone where for three harrowing weeks he battled to survive against all odds.

Yossi was saved by a tribe in Amazon, and ever since that moment he has shared his story all over the world as an internationally recognized keynote speaker, and as the author of the international best-seller ‘Jungle’. Yossi’s story is also one that today still plays out on the silver screen with 'Jungle' amongst one of the most-watched movies on Netflix and Amazon Prime in various territories around the world. In the movie, Daniel Radcliffe (aka Harry Potter) plays Yossi.

Ten years after his ordeal Yossi returned to the Amazon and made it his home. Working with indigenous forest dwellers for three years they built Cha-la-lan, a model eco-tourism village. Today, he also hosts adventures into the wilderness to walk with others in supporting them to ignite personal transformations that lead to more purposeful lives. If you check out Yossi’s Instagram you can find more information on that. I have included the handles in the show notes.

Yossi's insights, ideas, inspirations and even more significantly the sheer gravity of his presence as one of the world's most powerful storytellers is the reason why I am so excited about today's interview. He has an innate ability to flip paradigms and shift mindsets, and he is deeply passionate about celebrating the natural world. He is grounded in the idea that the world is endlessly abundant, and that life itself is indistinguishable from magic.

Some of the topics we explore in today's episode include.

The emergence of technology and how that will fundamentally influence what it means to be human.
We explore universal narratives (such as religion as one example) in order to understand how these stories have in fact disconnected us from the deeper truth - that we are nature. We do not sit above it, or separate from it.
We explore the power of primal human instinct and body intelligence.
We unpack how purpose plays out when there is no other choice.
We also look at why and how we must pursue our gifts in the world, and given Yossi is someone who has nearly drowned twice, faced a jaguar head-on, caught snakes with his bare hands and nearly starved to death amongst other things, he does not speak these words lightly.

So without further delay: Strap yourself in, because we are about to go on a wild adventure with one of the world's greatest thinkers and storytellers. The one and only Yossi Ghinsberg.

https://www.yossighinsberg.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yossi_ghinsberg/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rebecca Maklad: Strong Opinions Held Lightly - Flipping The Paradigms Of Purpose

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 00:30:00 GMT

Welcome to E1/S4 of the podcast, and welcome to the first ‘DNA Of Purpose Deep Dive’ hosted by Rebecca Maklad.

In today's conversation, Rebecca will be presenting ideas, insights and a way of thinking about the role of purpose in life and business. We pull together what we have learnt from over 100 conversations on this podcast, alongside what we can learn about purpose from nature, science and systems thinking. This episode also focuses on breaking through previously held narratives about what purpose is, and looks at some of the cultural ideologies (or story shapes) that have informed our perspectives.

At the end of the day, the whole concept of having one grand altruistic purpose is a little outdated in the sense that this concept is built upon looking at purpose as an individual part (or person) as opposed to understanding purpose as a part of a symbiotic and interconnected system.

As always the Future Crunch approach on any subject is to have ‘strong opinions held lightly’ so we in no way promise to deliver on the holy grail of purpose in life or business. What we do promise is to keep showing up, and keep translating for you what we have learnt always with a tilt towards Intelligent Optimism.

So what is the DNA Of Purpose all about?

Diseases are being eradicated, war is decreasing, millions are being lifted out of poverty and billions are gaining access to the greatest information resource humanity has ever known. There are so many amazing things happening because of human purpose giving us the power to create a better world.

Today leaders are conscious of the fact that what we do in business should make a difference. The challenge is to create cultures where an individual's ability to make meaning in the workplace is symbiotic with the broader purpose of the organisation. At the heart of purpose is a human heartbeat that from an evolutionary perspective is built upon the biology of belonging. When we anchor an individual's purpose within a network of shared contributions we are able to ignite an individual's level of performance, with teams that are diverse by design, adaptable and aligned on a shared vision for change.

For too long the pursuit for a purpose has been described as either individual or shared rather than being interconnected. Inspired by scientific thinking the DNA Of Purpose presents the idea that purpose is like code that can only exist as a part of a broader system.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thomas Kolster: The Hero Trap - How To Win In A Post Purpose Market By Putting People (Not Brands) In Charge

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 01:44:00 GMT

Welcome to another episode of the DNA Of Purpose Podcast, and the last episode for 2021. A year that has been defined by a way of thinking that we at Future Crunch call the Adaptability Quotient. With that in mind, I want to share a few words that sum a year of Adaptability for Future Crunch.

This has been a year where life has happened, in all its ups and downs, and through it all, every single one of us, did what we do best. We adapted, gained survival skills, expanded our horizons, and harnessed the strength to overcome one of the greatest challenges of our time. We grew in our pursuit to live a purposeful life lined with meaning.

We acknowledged that with the full force of the outside world, just how lucky we are to be here, and to have the chance to experience life, in all of its nuances, all of its unfairness, all of its beauty.

We accepted that none of us know what's coming next, and yet we had the ability to face it. To transform it into something that’s of benefit for people, and our planet. That it was an opportunity to grow ourselves, our business... and perhaps even learn to love both the science and magic of change.

As we move forward we have so many reasons to be excited - it doesn’t matter where you start - embracing the amateur mindset, realising our opinion has room to evolve, or just remembering - that we are remarkable, and we are built for this. This is in our DNA. We are never too old, and we are never too young, to set out on an adventure, to try one new thing.

Overall in 2022, We have it in us, to be stronger, smarter and kinder. So Let’s do it better this time around. Let's keep stepping into our purpose acknowledging that if we are ever lost in this complex and crazy, just remember this one thing: collaboration always trumps genius!

I know that for me this podcast would not be possible without the power of collaboration, and today's guest is another partner in purpose, I am proud to introduce.

His name is Thomas Kolster and he is a marketing activist on a mission to make business put people and the planet first. Thomas is the founder and director of The Goodvertising Agency, and one of the pioneers in shaping brands for good. He’s an internationally recognised keynote speaker who’s appeared in more than 70 countries at events like TEDx, SXSW, D&AD & Sustainable Brands; and is a columnist for the Guardian, Adweek, The Drum and several other publications, as well as regularly judging at international award shows such as Cannes Lions and D&AD.

Today we will be talking about Thomas’s latest book which is called The Hero Trap. In the book, Thomas takes a hatchet to his earlier beliefs and warns brands about purpose: The essence of the book's message is that purpose is not a promotional stunt and the brand is never the hero. Purpose is all about the people, and the people are the DNA Of Purpose. This is why we need to put the people first, and make them the hero. From there a brand can build purpose. His belief is that a large majority of brands get stuck in what he calls the hero trap.

Thomas believes that brands need to focus on the promise of transformation. ‘Who can you help me become?’ is the one essential question you need to be asking and acting on to chart a new course for your brand, changing behaviours at scale and unlocking sustainable growth that benefits all. Thomas heralds the beginning of a new post-purpose era, where brands will be seen as villains if they don’t put people’s dreams, aspirations and creativity first.

Before signing off, we will be on air on Wednesday the 13th of January, by which time I will be a married lady and coming back to the podcast Mrs Rebecca Maklad. New year, a new era and a year that I hope is the best one yet. I wish all of you a merry Christmas and a wonderful holiday season full of love, light and happiness. Love from me and the team at Future Crunch.

Welcome to the last episode of the DNA Of Purpose Podcast for 2021!

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Linda Cruse: Leading on the Frontline - Radical Acts Of Purpose From The World's Danger Zone

Sat, 27 Nov 2021 00:39:00 GMT

Today's guest is the incredible Linda Cruse. She is a woman who has made a clear and conscious decision to make her ‘earth walk’ count in every moment of every day. Linda is a frontline humanitarian, leadership expert and author of ‘Leading on the Frontline – Remarkable stories and essential leadership lessons from the world's danger zones. She is also the founder of an incredible initiative called Race For Good A Global Youth League that mobilises students to engage in high-impact learning and develop practical problem-solving skills as they tackle real-life critical issues.

Linda has worked alongside some of the world’s most influential figures including HH The Dalai Lama, Sir Richard Branson and HRH The Prince of Wales, and with companies, foundations and universities including GSK, Virgin Unite, Cadbury, Rabobank, KPMG, Merrill Lynch, the World Bank.

Linda’s journey into creating a purposeful life by design, began in 1996 when she was a stressed-out mum working in a job she hated. She was driving along a motorway in the middle of the night when she suffered temporary blindness. This terrifying episode led to a blinding insight: what is the point of living if life has no point? Determined to make a difference, Linda started a new life. This was the start of a scary, lonely, but always emotionally fulfilling job: teaching skills and bringing aid – and, above all, love – to war-torn refugees, the poverty-stricken and the victims of disaster.

The essence of Linda's message is what she calls “A Hand Up not A Hand Out”. She would far rather empower people and communities to create sustainable change by leveraging partnerships with groups of highly successful individuals – typically senior executives in global corporations, successful entrepreneurs – taking them to some of the remotest parts of the world where communities struggle to either overcome natural, or man-made, disasters or to make the most of their existing resources. The idea is that so much more can be achieved with innovative minds solving problems, as opposed to only handing over the dollars.

When I talk about being on the front line of purposeful living, Linda has faced death on more than one occasion but she has never given up on her mission. Her ultimate aim is to inspire others to do what they can. And on that note, I have no doubt that this episode will inspire you to not only reach for your pocket in supporting causes you are passionate about but to use your head and your heart to be an active participant in the change that you seek. Welcome to the DNA Of Purpose Podcast.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 100: Dr Angus Hervey - Collapse, Renewal and the Rope of History

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 02:28:00 GMT

Today we celebrate the 100'th episode of The DNA Of Purpose Podcast! With that in mind, I wanted to interview someone who is not only a good friend but also a partner in purpose. As the co-founder of Future Crunch, and the scribe behind many of the words that are shared throughout the Future Crunch platform he is a messenger of hope, abundance and a future that we can be optimistic about, even as we weather the storms of life in 2021.

His name is Dr Angus Hervey. Gus as he is affectionately known is a political economist and a journalist specialising in the impact of disruptive technologies on society.

Prior to Future Crunch, He was the founding community manager of Random Hacks of Kindness, a global initiative from Google, IBM, Microsoft, NASA and the World Bank to create open-source technology solutions to social challenges. He was also the first editorial manager for Global Policy, one of the world's leading international policy journals. He holds a PhD in International Political Economy from the London School of Economics, where he was the Ralph Miliband Scholar.

Now for those of you who follow Future Crunch, you would have heard us talk about what we call Intelligent Optimism. This is the idea that if we seek out and share stories of human progress we inspire hope for a better future. Why do we care about it? Because we believe that to transform doom the antidote is hope, and to create hope we need to see it, read about it, and acknowledge that there are good things and good people in the world.

At the same time, we also know that our climate future is genuinely scary and that in other parts of the world people are recovering from fires, floods, earthquakes and it is hard to imagine the anguish of millions of people in Afghanistan and not feel deeply affected.

In response, Gus, Tane and the team realised that there had to be a new way of thinking about these challenges. One that in the words of Swedish physician Hans Rosling reminds us that “things can be bad, and getting better”.

So in my discussion with Gus today we talk about just that. This is the story of Collapse, Renewal and the knowledge that what you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.

Welcome to the 100th episode of the DNA Of Purpose Podcast.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Parag Khanna: MOVE - The Forces Uprooting Us and Shaping Humanity's Destiny

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 23:51:00 GMT

Today’s guest is Parag Khanna and he is a leading global strategy advisor, world traveller, and best-selling author. Well, actually he is the author of seven books. He is the Founder & Managing Partner of FutureMap, a data and scenario-based strategic advisory firm based out of Singapore.

When it comes to full-stack humans, Parag is the real deal. He was named one of Esquire’s “75 Most Influential People of the 21st Century,” and featured in WIRED magazine’s “Smart List.” Parag holds a PhD from the London School of Economics, and a Bachelors and Masters degree from the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. He has travelled to nearly 150 countries and is a Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum. Impressive right….but one of the most impressive things from my perspective is Parag is kind, wise and so generous in translating a future the rest of us are yet to see. It was a joy to speak with him.

Parag's newest book is MOVE: The Forces Uprooting Us (2021) and that will be the focus of today's conversation. This is a compelling look at the powerful global forces that will cause billions of us to move geographically over the next decades, ushering in an era of radical change.

In the 60,000 years since people began colonizing the continents, a recurring feature of human civilization has been mobility—the ever-constant search for resources and stability. Seismic global events—wars and genocides, revolutions and pandemics—have only accelerated the process. The map of humanity isn’t settled—not now, not ever.

So without further delay let's get ready to MOVE. Welcome to the DNA Of Purpose Podcast.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Tyson Yunkaporta: Sand Talk - Indigenous Thinking With A Future Focus

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 02:06:00 GMT

Welcome to another episode of the DNA Of Purpose Podcast.

A few weeks ago a friend of mine sent me a book saying that I just had to have today's guest on the podcast. After having a read through his book I wholeheartedly agreed, as did the rest of our team at Future Crunch. The guest is Dr Tyson Yunkaporta and the book Sand Talk: How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the World.

As someone who has spent 15 years mastering the art of business influence, when I picked up the book I was excited about this interview for two reasons. Firstly, of all of the incredible people I have spoken to throughout this podcast, I was yet to interview a voice representing the innate wisdom and knowledge of Australia's Indigenous people.

The other reason is personal. As someone who has spent the last 15 years decoding what makes a personal message influential, I always find it interesting to talk to people who have found a niche area of specialisation that somehow bridges the gap between two completely different worlds to create new stories and perspectives. And in this case, a perspective that has the power to provide the solutions that humankind needs at this point in history more so than ever before.

Tyson Yukanporta has done just that, and yet at the same time having read his book and now spoken to him in person - despite today being a thought-provoking change-maker - He is humble, authentic and his approach is grounded and pragmatic.

So who is this wise sage? Tyson belongs to the Apalech Clan from Western Cape York and is a senior lecturer in Indigenous Knowledge at Deakin University. He has worked extensively with Aboriginal languages and in Indigenous education, and his research activities on oral histories of natural disasters, language, health and cognition. He is a published poet and exhibited artist who practices traditional wood carving.

In his book, Sand Talk: How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the World, he covers everything from echidnas to evolution, cosmology to cooking, sex and science. The book explores how lines, symbols and shapes can help us make sense of the world - and yes we explore how that works today.

We also chatted about the feasibility of Indigenous thinking as the solution to modern world problems like climate change.
We discussed the chasm between ancient indigenous ways of life and the contemporary world. We explore why as Australians some of us look to Indigenous peoples as cultural confetti at events, as opposed to wise mentors and advisors who can ultimately help us save the planet.
We explore the power of story as the bedrock of indigenous thinking and so much more.

So as always, kick back and get ready to dive into the application of ancient wisdom with a future focus with Dr Tyson Yukanporta. Welcome to the podcast.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jean-Philippe Courtois (Microsoft): Positive Leadership - The Movement Inspiring Human Progress In the 21st Century

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 02:56:00 GMT

Over the last 97 episodes of this podcast, we have spoken to Industry leaders, activists, authors, and everything in between in order to explore the frontiers of technology, science, business, art & design to ignite a more beautiful, hopeful, and purpose-driven world.

The reason we do it is that If we want to change the story of the human race in the 21st century, we have to change the stories we tell ourselves. And thus today, I am beyond excited to speak to an incredible human being at the forefront of the incredible innovations that sit at the intersection of technology, impactful partnership, and social purpose.

His name is Jean-Philippe Courtois, and since commencing his career with Microsoft in 1984 he has spent more than four decades with a bird's eye view of the exponential explosion of technology. In that time he has witnessed the emergence of one of humanity's greatest opportunities to ignite positive change in the world, and he has been a core part of driving that movement forward.

As Executive Vice President and President, National Transformation Partnerships for Microsoft Global, JP as he is affectionately known, is focused on empowering countries’ sustainable economic growth through digital transformation. He is also responsible for accelerating Microsoft’s global investment in data centers, enabling governments, citizens and businesses to leverage the world’s largest and most trusted cloud infrastructure network.

He is personally passionate about empowering purpose-driven individuals and organizations to achieve more for society and is also the executive sponsor of the Microsoft Global Social Entrepreneurship Program, which empowers organizations doing good around the world.

More recently JP has become an advocate for what is termed Positive Leadership. Positive Leadership looks at how leaders can energize and inspire their teams to bring their very best by connecting their personal missions to their organizations’ purpose so that they can achieve a positive impact.

As a result of his passion for Positive Leadership, he is also the host of a podcast called The Positive Leadership podcast. He has interviewed game-changing leaders including Satya Nadella; Microsoft's CEO, Kevin Johnson the CEO of Starbucks, and Vincent Stanley who is the director of philosophy and chief storyteller at Patagonia.

Outside of Microsoft JP spends much of my time working with the Live for Good foundation, which he co-founded with his family in 2015. Live For Good aims to unlock the potential of young people from all walks of life through social entrepreneurship, driving societal innovation through a purpose-led community.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anna Sheppard: The Kindness Economy - The Gift That Gives Back

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 07:12:00 GMT

Welcome to another episode of the DNA Of Purpose Podcast.

In today's episode, we are going to be deep-diving into one world-changing question, and that question is simply this: What would be possible in the world if we all made the decision to embrace kindness?

That might be radical and grand acts of kindness, but even more significantly small acts of kindness. The simple things that come together to create waves of compassion, connectivity, and care. A wave that binds us in our humanity and innate desire to belong.

Anna Sheppard is the founder and CEO of Bambuddha Group. Bambuddha is a network for dedicated learners who want to make an exceptional impact through leadership in business. Membership provides access to an evidence-based leadership framework that offers industry-leading coaches, communities the resources you need to be the change you want to see in the world. Why? Because Anna believes in a future where every leader is committed to creating a sustainable world of equality and opportunity for everyone.

Every paid membership at Bambuddha Group helps provide scholarships reducing inequalities in leadership and business.

Anna has added value to thousands of companies and inspirational leaders by showing them how to ‘work kinder.’ She is the founder of several other major initiatives including The Corporate Kindness Project, which is an Australian-based research study focusing on the business benefits of working kind. The first white paper was released in 2019 and is now a podcast show called ‘Project Good Boss’.

Members get access to events, learning, and like-minded leaders including The Gamechangers Gathering, which is an annual leadership conference founded by the Bambuddha Group and which brings together thought leaders and social impact experts dedicated to creating change. Throughout her career, Anna has raised millions in funds for charities via mutual partnerships created to reduce inequalities. She is an old hand when it comes to showing the big fish how to give back, and do well while doing so.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Zak: Neuropurpose - Unlocking The Science Of Trust, Generosity and Belonging

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 03:48:00 GMT

Welcome to another episode of the DNA Of Purpose Podcast.

Here’s a question for today – what if purpose has nothing to do with an individual's pursuit for meaning, but instead is a quality that is symbiotic with our innate desire to belong to a tribe? What if the reason the idea of purpose can be tricky to conceptualise is because we don't understand what factors enable purpose to thrive. Drivers such as trust, connection and belonging.

To frame this up we live in a world where we have been exposed to an invisible narrative of seek out success over significance, pursue the promotion over the purpose, and stay on that rat wheel chasing those golden carrots, because if you do your reward at the end is a ‘meaningful life’. Sadly for many people this equation leads to burn out rather than brilliance.

Within that race we often miss the moment by moment meaning makers. The acts of kindness and connection. The moments where we can empower co creation, and invite conversation that enable us to view the world through a different lens.

What if we chose again and within that, and started to think about purpose through a new lens? Infact, what if the possibilities for a more purposeful life were not about ego, and instead completely reliant on the unique contribution we make within our tribes.

And in leading on from those questions: What can science tell us about how our brain responds to attributes such as trust, belonging and our desire to give back to others? Could it be that ‘purpose’ itself is evolutionary? Today's good conversation is a good one and I can't wait to dive in.

Today's guest is Paul Zak. Paul is the founding Director of the Center for Neuroeconomics Studies and Professor of Economics, Psychology and Management at Claremont Graduate University. He is also the founder of Immersion Neuroscience. For more than two decades his research has taken him from the Pentagon to Fortune 50 boardrooms to the rainforest of Papua New Guinea. All this in a quest to understand the neuroscience of humans of what makes humans tick.

Paul has been obsessed with human connection for as long as he can remember. His focus on understanding connection led to his ground-breaking research on oxytocin. And all of this work led to the best title ever: nope, it is not PhD or keynote speaker, it is Dr. Love.

His latest book, Trust Factor: The Science of Creating High Performance Companies, uses neuroscience to measure and manage organizational cultures to accelerate business outcomes. His 2012 book, The Moral Molecule: The Source of Love and Prosperity, recounted his unlikely discovery of the exact neurochemical that drives trust, love, and human morality.

On that note, get ready to dive into the wonder and the magic of what I am going to call Neuro Purpose...with the one and only Paul Zak.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane Davidson: Policy For The Planet - How One Small County Made Sustainability The Law

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 05:03:00 GMT

Today's guest is Jane Davidson and in her book ‘Future Gen - Lessons From A Small Country’ she explains how, as Minister for Environment, Sustainability and Housing in Wales, she proposed what became the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 – the first piece of legislation in history to place regenerative and sustainable practice at the heart of government. Unparalleled in scope and vision, the Act connects social, environmental, economic and cultural wellbeing and looks to solve complex issues through better decision-making. This may very well be the answer the whole world is waiting for.

Alongside her work with the the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act Jane also introduced the first plastic bag charge in the UK, and her recycling regulations took Wales to third best in the world. She created the Climate Change Commission for Wales, the post of Sustainable Futures Commissioner and the Wales Coast Path. In education, she piloted major curriculum changes for early years – and she integrated Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship – into the Welsh curriculum.

While Jane and I talked about many aspects of what it means to align policy with better outcomes for the planet there was one thing that she said to me that really stood out - and it was this. The words economy and ecology both contain one unifying phrase being the word ECO. Eco by definition is the environment, habitat or surroundings.

Based on this idea it seems only natural that our economy would be one that would be symbiotic with the environment, yet sadly in many parts of the world it is not. There is so much we can learn from one very small country with a very big mission to show all of us exactly what a sustainable country and that cares for future generations should look like.

So get ready to run with me through mountain tops of the welsh countryside with the one and only Jane Davidson. Welcome to the DNA Of Purpose podcast.

Download The Great Transformation Ebook: https://futurecrun.ch/the-great-transformation-ebook

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Afdhel Aziz: Give A Damn - Building A Business By The Principles Of Purpose

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 03:56:00 GMT

Welcome to another episode of the DNA Of Purpose Podcast.

Today's guest is Afdhel Aziz and he is one of the most inspiring voices in the global movement of business as a force for good. Afdhel is on a mission to solve one of the biggest problems facing companies and individuals in the 21st century: how to find purpose and meaning in the work we do, and unlock the power of business to do good in the world.

He is the co-author of the best-selling book about purpose-driven brands Good is The New Cool: Market Like You Give A Damn, and his recent release ‘The Principles of Purpose’ which we will be unpacking in more detail today.

Af is also the Co-Founder & Chief Purpose Officer at Conspiracy of Love, a certified B Corp and the world’s most inspiring purpose consultancy. He advises some of the world’s largest companies like Adidas, Unilever, AB Inbev, Mondelez, Diageo, PepsiCo and more on how their brands can do good and make money. He’s also a respected contributor at Forbes where his weekly column covers the frontlines of the Purpose Revolution, interviewing the innovators, provocateurs, and changemakers transforming the world for the better.

Now for those of you in Sydney, and most likely in lockdown, let's hope that we can get out and about come the end of September, because the Good Con - aka The Good Is The New Cool conference will be a part of Sydney's vivid festival. As we all know, everything is fairly unpredictable right now, so this is just a little book mark to say watch this space. If for whatever reason these events dont go ahead it is still worth checking out https://www.goodisthenewcool.com/ where you can become a member and gain access to a platform designed to give leaders and creators a space to connect and learn about all things good for you and good for the world.

In the meantime, let's start right here. Grab yourself a tea and coffee and let's dive into the world of the one and only Afdhel Aziz.

This podcast is brought to you by Future Crunch. Download The Great Transformation EBook today. https://futurecrun.ch/the-great-transformation-ebook

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gaia Vince - Transcendence: How Humans Evolved through Fire, Language, Beauty, and Time

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 06:41:00 GMT

Now, up until this interview I had never heard of the word The Anthropocene but it has had me thinking a lot about why we are seeking out purpose in our lives at this time more than ever. For those of you like me who have never heard of this term, The Anthropocene defines Earth's most recent geologic time period as being human-influenced, or anthropogenic, based on overwhelming global evidence that atmospheric, geologic, hydrologic, biospheric and other earth system processes are now altered by humans.

This thought is both terrifying and hopeful all at the same time. It is incredibly difficult to absorb the fact that scientists predict that human effects on the planet will be seen in the fossil record as far away as 10 or even 100 million years. But the one thing we can be responsible for as we become more aware and conscious of our impact in this Anthropocene is that the future needs us now more than ever, and that now is the time to take ownership of the impact that we have.

And that brings me to the topic of today's conversation and today's guest. Her name is Gaia Vince and she is the author of two books Adventures In The Anthropocene and also the topic of today's conversation: Transcendence: How Humans Evolved through Fire, Language, Beauty, and Time.

Gaia Vince is an award-winning science journalist, author, broadcaster and speaker with a focus on how human systems and Earth’s planetary systems interact. She is an author and has written a slew of articles from names such as the BBC, The Guardian, New Scientist, Australian Geographic and Science.

Over the course of today's episode, Gaia explains how, through four key elements -- fire, language, beauty, and time -- our species diverged from the evolutionary path of all other animals,to become who we are today. She explores how a primate took dominion over nature and turned itself into something marvellous.

Gaia believes that we are living in a unique time in Earth’s history, in which climate change, globalisation, communications technology and the increasing human population are changing our world – and us – as never before.

So as always, grab yourself a coffee or tea, and strap yourself in. We are about to embark on a journey through Fire, Language, Beauty, and Time with the one and only Gaia Vince.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Juliet Love: Love Style - Sustainable Style and Purposeful Interior Design

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 23:27:00 GMT

As of today here in Sydney, we are in week two of a lockdown. That doesn't make us special. Let's face it. Over the last two years, we have all been in and out of some kind of quarantine. It's been tough, but as with anything there is always a silver lining and for me, some of that silver lining has been finding a new appreciation for the place that I call home.

Today's guest is someone who knows the inside of homes better than most. To be more specific she knows not only to make our homes more beautiful but also more sustainable. Her name is Juliet Love, she is a qualified interior designer, author and television presenter.

Juliet has recently secured herself a guest role on the Seven Network’s flagship program Better Homes and Gardens. Her television career began on Foxtel’s Lifestyle program The Party Garden where she first met her now-husband, award-winning landscape designer and presenter Charlie Albone. Juliet has also been a regular guest on The Morning Show on Channel 7, hosting a series entitled Amazing Homes and as a style expert on national current affairs programs. Alongside working as a television presenter, Juliet remains a sought-after interior designer and stylist. For the last five years, Juliet wrote a regular column for News Corp published nationally as well as a book “Love Style”.

In today's conversation, we went around the world. We of course spoke about beauty and aesthetics when it comes to design, but we also explored all of the trends redefining sustainable and green interior design.

Juliet also has a passion for health and nutrition after being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and has recently studied at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition NYC to become a qualified Health & Nutrition Coach. With that in mind, she is also passionate about the creation of symbiotic and chemical-free environments.

So without further delay take a good look around your home because your perception of your space is about to evolve. They say that world change starts in the home, and in the case of today's conversation that statement couldn’t be truer.

Juliet Love: https://www.julietlove.com.au/

For More Good News: https://futurecrun.ch/goodnews

The Great Transformation Ebook: https://futurecrun.ch/the-great-transformation-ebook

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kelvin Campbell: Why Smart Urbanism Starts With Making Massive Small Change

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 06:05:00 GMT

Welcome to another episode of the DNA Of Purpose podcast.

As you all know by now this podcast is brought to you by Future Crunch. The team was excited last week to be announced as one of the Time out Melbourne Future Shapers and as were also featured in an article (https://www.timeout.com/melbourne/things-to-do/future-shapers-future-crunch-want-us-to-be-optimistic-about-the-future). In that article, our co-founder Angus was asked a question around whether we had any advice for anyone looking to affect change.

Angus said this: regardless of how we feel about some of the world’s largest question marks right now – global pandemics, artificial intelligence, climate change, social change – reactions that come from fear are rarely ever the solution. Something that’s really worked for us is to look for what we call “mini-utopias” – small bubbles of progress, examples of individuals, organisations or communities really getting it right.

I share this today a) because the idea of mini-utopias is one that I love, but also because this is an idea that I believe encapsulates the essence of what today's guest is all about.

His name is Kelvin Campbell and he is a collaborative urbanist and writer. He is also the author of ‘Making Massive Small Change’. He is the chair of Smart Urbanism and the Massive Small Collective, an international network of collaborators facilitated by his son Andrew Campbell, a sustainability expert.

Kelvin believes that the key to fixing our broken patterns of urban development does not lie in grand plans or giant projects; rather, it lies in the collective wisdom and energy of people harnessing the power of many small ideas and actions to make a big difference.

In an increasingly complex and changing world where global problems are felt locally, the systems we use to plan, design, and build our urban neighbourhoods are failing. It's not that the system is broken - but that it was built this way. The good news is that there is another way, and that is what we will be diving into today.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Field: No Straight Lines - Wisdom From The Jaws Of A Lion

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 07:14:00 GMT

Welcome to another episode of the DNA Of Purpose Podcast.

In today's episode, we are traversing from the world of science into the world of wildlife, in particular, what the wild can teach us about ourselves. About our motivations, our sense of personal responsibility, and about our purpose when our life is quite literally in the jaws of an angry lioness.

Today's guest is not only a friend and colleague but also an extraordinary human being who nearly lost his life, to work out how he could best use his life in the creation of a better world.

His name is Richard Field and he is regarded as one of Africa’s finest safari guides and today is a globally recognised professional speaker. At only 25 years of age he also became one of the few people who’ve been mauled by an angry lion and lived to tell the tale. With his life having flashed before him, and his life saved by an onlooker, Richard’s recovery didn’t obstruct his love for the African wilderness, but it did leave emotional scarring - and forever influenced his outlook on life.

Richard's experience has taught him the importance of responsibility, the impact and effects of giving and taking the blame and the necessity for perseverance and resilience. And while for many of you listening today, let's hope you never get attacked by a lion, but it is fair to say that we all have lions. Behaviours, patterns and beliefs that we are avoiding or not taking responsibility for.

And if the goal is to create a more abundant and optimistic future, then personally and collectively we need to take responsibility for the change that we seek in the world. After all our inner nature influences all of nature.

So without further delay let's get wild with the one and only Richard Field.

This podcast is brought to you by Future Crunch. If you would like updates on upcoming episodes as they are released in addition to good news posts from the world of science and technology please follow along at our Instagram page which @dnaofpurposepodcast or sign up to our newsletter at futurecrunch.com. You can also download our brand new E-book on the Great Transformation which is available on our website. https://futurecrun.ch/the-great-transformation-ebook

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shasta Henry: The Bug Economy: The Unexpected Influence Of Insects

Tue, 25 May 2021 04:36:00 GMT

Welcome to another episode of the DNA Of Purpose Podcast.

Now as for today's interview get ready to get bugged out! Today we are speaking to the one and only Shasta Henry on the unexpected influence of bugs and let me say this! If the point of this podcast is about the creation of a better planet then as it turns out bugs are a crucial part of that ingredient.

Shasta is a scientist; a passionate adventurer, entomologist and educator. She’s part of Future Crunch, a group of scientists, artists, researchers and entrepreneurs that believes science and technology are creating a world that is more peaceful, connected and abundant. Their mission is to foster intelligent, optimistic thinking about the future, and to empower people to contribute to the 21st century that works for everyone.

She is an advocate for invertebrate technology improving the human condition, addressing problems like agricultural waste, hunger, gendered poverty and biodiversity decline. She has named beetles from the Amazon (and has one species named after her), guided white water rafts in Canada and once crocheted a hot air balloon. She's worked at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington DC, and is currently completing her PhD at the University of Tasmania, investigating the impact of fire on invertebrate communities in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.

To hear more from Shasta check out the following live stream events.

Science in the Pub: https://pintofscience.com.au/event/the-big-pint-show-2021

Pint of Science: https://scipubtas.org.au/upcoming-events/

If you would like updates on upcoming episodes as they are released in addition to good news posts from the world of science and technology please follow along at our instagram page which @dnaofpurposepodcast or sign up to our newsletter at futurecrunch.com. You can also download our brand new E-book on the Great Transformation. https://futurecrun.ch/the-great-transformation-ebook

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carolyn Porco: The Day The Earth Smiled: Humanity Through The Eyes Of Saturn

Fri, 07 May 2021 00:06:00 GMT

Welcome to another episode of The DNA Of Purpose Podcast.

For those of you who have been following this podcast for quite some time, you would know that I have been on a mission since day one to unpack purpose from every perspective possible, and 87 episodes in I think it is fair to say that I have done exactly that. Nonetheless, there is one perspective that I have left uncharted until today and one of the reasons for that is because only a handful of human beings have had the privilege of seeing themselves and the world from space or more specifically from Saturn.

Today, I am feeling incredibly honoured to interview not only a globally renowned planetary scientist but also an extraordinary human who through both trial and transformation has pathed the way for women all over the world to pursue careers in science and technology. She has worked alongside revolutionary scientists such as Carl Sagan, with whom she collaborated on the world-famous Pale Blue Dot image of Earth taken in 1990, and her name is synonymous with the planet Saturn and the travels thereof the Cassini spacecraft from 2004 to 2017. In 2012 she was named one of the 25 most influential people in space by Time magazine, and this is only one of many accolades.

Her name is Carolyn Porco and she is an American planetary scientist who is renowned for exploring the outer Solar System, beginning with her imaging work on the Voyager missions to Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune in the 1980s. She also led the imaging science team on NASA’s Cassini mission in orbit around Saturn. This was a monumental moment for women in science and one for women of influence. The kind that ignites human progress.

Carolyn was also the founder of The Day the Earth Smiled,a first-of-its-kind event held in 2013, during which the Cassini spacecraft slipped into Saturn's shadow and turned to image the planet, seven of its moons, its main rings -- and, in the background, our home planet, Earth, while people the world over celebrated. This image was not only a personal reprise of the original Pale Blue Dot, which she dedicated to her colleague Sagan [https://youtu.be/fzdkzkfGnko], but one that enabled all of humanity to see ourselves through the vastness of space, feel connected to each other and all of life on Earth, and appreciate the significance of our own existence and the place to which we belong.

In today's conversation, Carolyn and I traverse through so many layers of understanding the universe from a scientific perspective but also understanding ourselves at a deeper level through the eyes of space. Carolyn is a scientist first, and thus honours her research as sacred, yet at the same time, her insights and wisdom are full of soul. And while it may seem obvious to think a woman who has spent a lifetime observing the wonder of space would be the first to advocate human inhabitants in space, the exact opposite is true. In her words when it comes to Earth, there is no planet B. We must care for our home.

So without further delay, I am beyond privileged to introduce you to today's guests. The one and only Carolyn Porco.

Social Media:

Twitter - @carolynporco

Facebook: carolynporco

Websites:

http://carolynporco.com

http://ciclops.org

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Jaffe: Why Work Won't Love You Back: The Trap Of The Labour Of Love

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 05:30:00 GMT

Today's guest is absolutely phenomenal Sarah Jaffe. Strap yourself in and get ready to have your brain cracked open. After spending a few hours researching for today's interview, I felt like my brain had gone to the gym for three hours….in the best kind of way. Why? Because over the course of the next hour you will have your neurons rewired, and any limiting beliefs about what you thought work was all about could potentially be thrown out the window.

Over the course of today's podcast Sarahs goes on a myth busting adventure. These myths include work as a labour of love, the ‘unconscious’ role of women in the workplace, and why purpose is not in any way…all about work. Infact Sarah would argue that work is not designed to love you back.

So who is Sarah Jaffe? She is the author of Work Won’t Love You Back: How Devotion to Our Jobs Keeps Us Exploited, Exhausted and Alone & she is also the author of Necessary Trouble: Americans in Revolt.

She is a Type Media Center reporting fellow and an independent journalist covering the politics of power, from the workplace to the streets. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Nation, the Guardian, the Washington Post, The New Republic, the Atlantic, and many other publications. She is the co-host, with Michelle Chen, of Dissent magazine’s Belabored podcast, as well as a columnist at The Progressive and New Labor Forum.

Now before we dive in I feel that it is important to note that this podcast is about fostering intelligent, optimistic thinking about the future. On the surface this topic may seem counterintuitive to creating optimism (especially when we are talking about work) but intelligent optimism is based on the facts, and this is a conversation that explores the facts. It is one built upon research and credibility, and then intention is to make work better for everyone.

The image I got when reflecting on the conversation I had with Sarah was one of the tower cards in the tarot deck. For those of you who haven't seen this card, The Tower card depicts a high spire nestled on top of the mountain. A lightning bolt strikes the tower which sets it ablaze. In Tarot, The Tower is a symbol for the ambition that is constructed on faulty premises. The destruction of the tower must happen in order to clear out the old ways and welcome something new. Its revelations can come in a flash of truth or inspiration.

Let that inspiration be this podcast, because this conversation is the tower and If we want to change the story of the human race in the 21st century, then we must be acutely aware of the story towers that need to fall in order to give life a new and more hopeful narrative about the future.

Welcome to the DNA Of Purpose Podcast.

Download Your Field Guide To The Next Economy: https://futurecrun.ch/the-great-transformation-ebook

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan Moore: Beautiful Influence - How to make and lead a business the world needs

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 00:55:00 GMT

The world of business is changing. The single pursuit of ‘profit at any cost’ has been replaced by a desire to build companies that create a better future — and enjoy commercial success. To anyone in the space of purpose in business, this is not a new conversation, but I do believe today's guest, Alan Moore takes a new approach. One that explores the intersection between good design and good business and that celebrates purpose as being a core part of beautiful and influential purpose-driven brands.

Alan Moore is a designer and business innovator on a mission to help businesses discover their own unique beauty. He mentors teams and individuals deliver leadership programmes and advises clients on regenerative business practices. He has collaborated with companies and institutions all over the world, including PayPal, Microsoft, Xero and MIT. He has spoken at SXSW, the Hay Literary Festival and the Do Lectures; and is the bestselling author of Do Design: Why beauty is key to everything AND the book we will be discussing today - Do Build - How to make and lead a business the world needs.

In Do Build, Alan Moore draws on his years of research into some of the most pioneering and progressive businesses on the planet. By speaking to their purpose-driven founders, he discovers that it is possible to lead with generosity, has a transparent supply chain, design products and services that are considered and joyful, and create a company culture where individuals flourish.

By sharing examples of best practice, Moore invites us to create a different type of business: one that will regenerate and restore our economy, our environment, and our civilisation. The question he poses is this… Are we ready to build a new reality? https://thedobook.co/products/do-build-how-to-make-and-lead-a-business-the-world-needs

This podcast is brought to you by Future Crunch and we are on a mission to foster intelligent and optimistic thinking about the future - and to empower people to contribute it. It is those people whose lives and stories we will dive into on this podcast. If you are interested to learn more about FutureCrunch - and you want to stay across the good news stories from the world of science and technology - that prove the world is better than you think you can sign up for our newsletter.

https://futurecrunch.com/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim Duggan - Cult Status: The Brands That Pioneer With Purpose

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 03:38:00 GMT

Tim Duggan is a new media entrepreneur who has co-founded several digital media ventures, most notably Junkee Media – Australia’s leading millennials digital publisher.

In 2018, industry organisation Mumbrella named Junkee Media the Large Publishing Company of The Year, and they are the only company to be award Mumbrella’s coveted Media Brand of the Year for multiple titles, Junkee and Punkee. Junkee Media also helps some of the world’s leading brands like Netflix, American Express and Qantas tell and share their stories through their award-winning social content agency.

In today's episode Tim and I unpacked his brand new book - Cult Status - How To Build A Business People Adore.

Why is that? Because today consumers have changed, and the businesses that form around them are principled, purposeful and creative. The next generation of entrepreneurs thinks differently, and Cult Status will show you how you can too.

Tim believes that enough has been written about huge cult brands founded last century – Nike, Apple, Red Bull. Instead he asks this……What will the cult companies of tomorrow look like? Who is amassing the kind of passionate community that gives them the best chance of getting through difficult times to build long-term, sustainable success?

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Hutchinson & Donald Mackee: Smile...Because You Just Saved My Life

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 03:21:00 GMT

As the world changes at rapid speed for many of us this has placed more emphasis on the connection we have to a sense of Purpose in our lives. A global pandemic amongst other things has a way of helping us to sift through what's important in life, and what's not. Most importantly it has reconnected us to the significance of family and friends in our lives. The people who truly matter.

With that thought in mind, Imagine if out of the blue you found yourself in a situation where your quick thinking and decision making would determine whether or not one of the important people in your life would live or die. Would you have the skills to know what to do next? Would you have the capacity to act in a manner that could save their life?

This is not a situation anyone wants to be in, but this where Donnie & Hutch, lifelong friends, found themselves. Today they are luckily both here to share their story.

Ian Hutchinson (‘Hutch’) regarded himself as a fit and healthy 50 something. He walked the dog each morning and went on bike rides or to the gym most days. He’d never smoked and rarely drank alcohol.

In September 2018, while bike riding with his mate Don MacKee, he had a sudden cardiac arrest. Thanks to some quick thinking by Don and some good samaritan CPR bystanders, 000 was called, CPR commenced and Hutch became one of the lucky 9% to survive an out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest.

As a result, Don & Hutch founded CPRfriendly.org in memory of, and on behalf of, the 91% less fortunate that don’t survive. To help turn the statistics around, Don & Hutch, through CPRfriendly.org, are on a quest to raise awareness of CPR and public access defibrillators with the mission of helping save more lives – starting in our own backyard.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robyn Gigl: By Way Of Sorrow - Purpose Through The Eyes Of A Transgender Attorney

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 01:05:00 GMT

Welcome to another episode of The DNA Of Purpose Podcast.

Today, I invite you to come on a journey with me. Imagine for a moment, living life by the rules. As a man in the world, you study and work hard to become an attorney. You meet a wife, and have children, and continue to walk down that path until you realise that something inside of you is out of alignment. That something doesn't feel right. That your inner self is not in any way aligned to the person the world views you as. How so you may ask? Because on the inside you do not identify with being a man. You know that you are a woman.

Today's guest is the incredible Robyn Gigl. Robyns PR team approached a few months ago to host an interview with Robyn in order to promote her new book By Way Of Sorrow. Of Course, we chatted about her book, but the reason I interviewed Robyn was all because of her story. A powerful narrative of self-acceptance, what it takes to ignite the transformation that truth can often ask of us, and a story of how she courageously let her purpose lead the way.

Robyn Gigl, the author of BY WAY OF SORROW, is an attorney, speaker and activist who has been honoured by the ACLU-New Jersey and the New Jersey Pride Network for her work on behalf of the LGBTQ community. Appointed by the New Jersey Supreme Court to the Court’s Committee on Diversity Inclusion and Community Engagement, she’s practised law for more than 40 years, representing clients in state and federal courts. She also is active in the New Jersey State Bar Association where she is a member of the Diversity Committee, the Women in the Profession Section and a Past Chair of the Bar’s LGBT Rights Section.

Today's conversation is one that dances between truth, transformation, human progress and the fight to empower true diversity in a world that needs love and acceptance more so than ever before. Welcome to the podcast Robyn.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jasper Vallance: Xstatic Sunsets - Dancing To The Rhythms Of Purpose

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 03:37:00 GMT

Just imagine if you discovered your purpose and then realised that to live it you would have to be courageous enough to share with the world your absolute true self? That to be free to live in your truth you would have to swap boardrooms for open dance spaces, swap your suit and tie for a crazy colourful costume, and that the tea you are used to sipping in the office, would be served as a part of a wild and wonderful Mad Hatters Tea Party. Welcome to the world of today's guest. He is the founder of Xstatic Sunsets and the one and only mad hatter that I know. His name is Jasper Vallance.

Jasper Vallance is the founder of Xstatic Sunsets who delivers 'epic' and inclusive sober dance parties and festivals to create joy and play 'naturally'. Xstatic Sunsets are a not-for-profit on a mission to inspire a more healthy and connected party culture to improve mental health. I personally am a huge fan of conscious dance as a way to not only have fun and exercise but there another benefit that Jasper and I unpack. And that is how to get high in a completely natural way. No drugs or alcohol. Just dance and music.

Leaving the world of corporate marketing and sales to step into the world of dance parties is a bold move, but in living his true purpose Jasper found his truth. Jasper was so inspired by his discovery that today he is also the founder of StepUP where he helps mid-career professionals step up into their potential and purpose to thrive, make a difference and discover the DNA of their purpose. Welcome to the podcast Jasper Vallance.

https://www.xstaticsunsets.com/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Koelle Simpson: Emotional Intelligence & Purpose Through The Eyes Of Wild Horses

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 06:34:00 GMT

Welcome to another episode of the DNA Of Purpose.

When it comes to purpose the last place you might expect to find meaning is straight from the horse's mouth. Today that is precisely where we will be finding inspiration. After all, it is in the reflection of a wild horse, (or more specifically how that horse behaves in our presence) that we learn more about how we present ourselves to the world, and how we express our DNA Of Purpose through energy and emotion as opposed to the words that we say.

Today's guest is the one and only Koelle Simpson who is a world-renowned life coach, horse whisperer, and leader of the Equus Coaching Movement. After experiencing early childhood trauma, horses became an important part of her journey to rebuilding a sense of trust in herself and the world around her. The safety, honesty, and wisdom she witnessed in these powerful four-legged teachers offered a profound and playful roadmap to reconnect with her own inner wisdom.

Since then, Koelle has been honored to study with some of the world’s greatest teachers including world-renowned equine trainer, Monty Roberts, and best-selling author, life coach, and O Magazine columnist, Dr. Martha Beck. Koelle’s own work has been featured in O Magazine, BBC Business Report, the National Journal, the OWN Network and TEDx. She works with individuals and institutions around the world including South Africa, Europe, the UAE, Canada, and the United States.

In 2006, Koelle founded the Koelle Institute for Equus Coaching out of a desire (and demand!) to share her life-transforming insights with others. The Institute has evolved into a remarkable community of compassionate and highly skilled Equus Coaches dedicated to facilitating transformative encounters with horses. Koelle is in awe of where her journey has led thus far. As a humble student of life, she marvels at the magic and resilience of the human spirit, and hopes to continue serving others.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anna Kooiman: The Purposeful Transformation From Maiden To Mother

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 03:28:00 GMT

Welcome to another episode of the DNA Of Purpose Podcast.

In today's podcast, we are shifting the focus to the purpose of parenting. Why? Because becoming a parent is one of the most challenging transformations we go through in our adult lives, and for women, this transformation is a spiritual one, but let's face it. It's also a physical one. Any new mum will tell you that navigating the often vulnerable postpartum period is challenging, and it is during this period we often need to implement a very gentle approach to rebuilding who we are as a parent and as an individual in a purposeful way. This means we need to be purposeful about how we heal our bodies, our minds, and our spirits to adapt to a new sense of who we are in the world. An evolution of our DNA.

Now, it would be fair to assume that today's conversation is one for the ladies who have been lucky enough to conceive, and in many ways that is definitely the focus. That said, I know for some of you listening you may not have children. Regardless of who you are, there are chunks of gold here for everyone, with the most significant point being that childbirth is an epic transformation for a mother, but in many ways discovering our purpose is also a birthing process. The theme of rebuilding our sense of self when our lives change is one we can all connect with.

Today's guest is Anna Kooiman. Anna Kooiman is a certified personal trainer, group fitness instructor, prenatal and postnatal corrective exercise specialist, women's fitness specialist, and international TV host. She is also the founder of Strong Sexy Mammas who helps pre/post-pregnancy women get and stay fit. Strong Sexy Mammas (https://www.strongsexymammas.com/) is an online community that is growing by the day, bringing together new mums to help them navigate the physical, emotional and spiritual transformation into motherhood in a purposeful way.

Before we dive into today's conversation, a quick reminder that this is your last chance to register for the free DNA Of Purpose webinar on the 24th of Feb. If you are a new mum, new dad, or just going through an epic transformation of any kind - then right now might be the time to start thinking about how you express your unique gifts with the world. Register Here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/the-dna-of-purpose--/register

Other tips for new Mums courtesy of Anna!

Pregnant Mammas:

https://www.strongsexymammas.com/opt-in-pregnancy-doc-fit-tips

Post-Baby Mammas:

https://www.strongsexymammas.com/opt-in-post-pregnancy-doc-fit-tips

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phill Nosworthy: Convergence - The DNA Of World Class Performance

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 00:11:00 GMT

Welcome to another episode of The DNA Of Purpose Podcast. I have to say that today I am so excited to be introducing to you all an incredible thought leader, business influencer, and one of the nicest humans in the world of speaking that I have had the pleasure of working with. His name is Phill Nosworthy.

Phill is an executive advisor, speaker, and writer in the subject areas of meaning, leadership, and high performance. His insights into personal mastery and career acceleration have gained him a cult following among high performers in Fortune listed companies the world over. He has worked in more than 40 cities globally and counts Microsoft, AFL, Universal Music, and the Commonwealth Bank amongst his clients and he is the founder of Switch L+D, a bespoke learning and development partner for leading brands around the world.

I remember having a coffee with Phill a few years ago when a lady on the table next to us leaned over and commented on how enriching the conversation that we were having was. That's not surprising because basically any conversation had with Phil is sure to knock your socks off, and this time I wanted to record it. And trust me we went deep into layers of purpose, meaning, the convergence of skills required to thrive as leaders in an age of uncertainty, and we even threw in a splash of Jungian psychology for a bit of fun at the end.

Before we get started today, a quick reminder that I will be hosting a free webinar on the 24th of Feb to assist you in unlocking your DNA Of Purpose. The DNA Of Purpose is a process that draws on scientific thinking to provide a framework for an individual to align more deeply with their life purpose. A purpose that is less focussed on a statement of why, and more focused on who we are in the world. It addresses how we show up in every interaction in a purposeful way, by simply living in our truth. We focus less on why, and more on who you are, so if you would like to learn more you can find the link to register in the show notes.

https://www.crowdcast.io/e/the-dna-of-purpose--/register

And without further delay let's welcome Mr. Phill Nosworthy to the podcast.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rebecca Saunders: Flawless, Fearless & Fabulous - Taking Ideas, Into Video Influence To Ignite Epic Impact

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 02:42:00 GMT

Welcome to Season Three, Episode 2 of The DNA Of Purpose Podcast.

Today’s guest is not only a friend but also a flawless, fearless, and fabulous crusader of empowering business influencers and thought leaders with everything they need to purposefully create cutting-edge video content...which let's face it. In the digital age video is the fastest way to build trust, convey credibility, and amplify your purpose in a

a fiercely competitive attention economy.

Her name is Rebecca Saunders. Originally from the UK, Rebecca hit her stride when she landed in Australia and decided to leap headfirst into the world of entrepreneurialism. She founded the Deli Agency in 2012, and also The Vlog School + Pyrmont Studio. Her reputation precedes her as one of Australia’s leading video strategists.

In addition to her prowess when it comes to all things video production, Rebecca also has a personal story that truly showcases what it takes to fully embody all of who we were born to be - our DNA. At the age of seven, she was diagnosed with alopecia which means she doesn't have hair anywhere on her body. Today she talks openly about the challenges of living with Alopecia, but even more significantly she is a truly incredible example of what it means to step boldly forward in the world, with courage, confidence, and a commitment to bringing her best self forward in everything she does. In three words - flawless, fabulous and fierce.

Before we dive into today's episode, a quick reminder that I will be hosting a free webinar of the 24 of February to take our listeners through the DNA Of Purpose framework. This process is designed to assist leaders and leaders in life, to ask the questions that act as a portal to purposeful living, that fuels a higher potential for our lives.

Those questions: Who have I been, and how does that create meaning today? How do I energetically experience purpose right now, and finally - who am I becoming tomorrow. I would love to have join me online. REGISTER HERE: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/the-dna-of-purpose--/register

Without further delay welcome to the podcast Rebecca Saunders.

https://www.rebeccasaunders.com/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eben Kirksey: Inside the Global Race to Genetically Modify Humans

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 04:40:00 GMT

Hi, my name is Rebecca Tapp and this is The DNA Of Purpose podcast where we explore purpose as a part of who we already are. We showcase awe inspiring stories of the most purpose driven people on the planet with the intention of giving you the tools to step into the potential of who you were always born to be. After all, it's in your DNA.

Today's guest is Eben Kirksey who is the author of The Mutant Project: Inside the Global Race to Genetically Modify Humans. Eben Kirksey is an American anthropologist who specializes in science and justice. The Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey, hosted Kirksey for the 2019-2020 academic year, where he finished his latest book: The Mutant Project.

When controversy broke about the world’s first genetically modified babies, Prof. Kirksey spoke about ethics from the main stage of the International Summit on Human Genome Editing in Hong Kong. Over 1.8 million people watched the news unfold from the Summit in real-time, as Dr. Jiankui He revealed the details of his CRISPR experiment.

Strap yourself in for a conversation that journeys through the DNA of a scientist whose mission is to balance the fine line between purpose driven innovation that advances humanity, versus innovation fueled by profit, power, or profile. This is a game where the risks are so high, yet the opportunity is undeniably magnetizing.

Personal website: https://eben-kirksey.space/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Shyam Ranganathan: Yoga Philosophy & The Practice Of Purpose

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 02:09:00 GMT

Welcome to another episode of the Decoding Purpose Podcast.

Now today’s episode is one that I hold close to the heart for several reasons, and that is because this subject, this practice, this process and philosophy is one that has literally kept me sane throughout the craziness that has been 2020. In Fact it kept me sane through various chapters of my life. What I am talking about is none other than the art and practice of yoga.

So what does yoga have to do with our life purpose? In my opinion everything. See just like yoga, I am a firm believer that purpose is a practice, and that a huge part of living with a purpose is all about showing up on the mat. Leaning into the postures, just as we lean into our lives.

Just like yoga, there will be days where the postures flow, and other days where we feel challenged, but as we move through the process, and as we keep showing up for the sovereignty that is our life purpose we continue to move towards an integrated state of being. A state of wholeness and a place of union. A coming together of the possibilities for our life, channeled through us, and through our bodies. Though our purpose.

Personally practicing yoga has been so much more than a form of exercise in my world. I have found my dharma on the mat. As we discuss in today's episode in exploring the nature of yoga - It has enabled me to stop viewing my life as an autobiography, in order to play an active role in creating my own script with the golden ink of purpose.

For all of these reasons, in today's podcast I wanted to talk to someone who is way more qualified than I to decode yoga philosophy. Coming all the way from Toronto, Dr. Shyam Ranganathan is the founder of Yoga Philosophy - a scholar-practitioner initiative - and a virtual school of yoga. He is a field-changing researcher, scholar, author and teacher of philosophy, and an expert in the neglected traditions of Indian moral philosophy, which covers practical questions of how to live, what to aim for, and what we should value—including Yoga.

So without further delay let's get on the mat, and get ready to decode our dharma, through the lens of our limbs, our breath and all the beautiful states of being the practice of yoga provides.

Welcome to the podcast.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Role Models Management: Ann Therese & Val Emanual Walking Down The Ethical Catwalk

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 04:43:00 GMT

Welcome To Another Episode Of The Decoding Purpose Podcast.

When we hear the word ethical used in a sentence it has a certain level of gravity. It is one that conjures up feelings of righteousness, morality, integrity and of purpose driven action and or responsibility. Simple to understand, and even easier to throw in a sentence, but what does it really mean? Is it a word, an image, or is it something that can only ever be applied in action?

I think over the coming years as purpose and the purpose economy continues to grow in momentum we will see a lot more people using the word ethical - talk about ethical sales, ethical marketing, ethical talent attraction or the creation of ethical products, but I also think for the consumers we will all have to really do our homework in every decision we make….because as the saying goes action is always louder than words.

However in a digital world it is often words or images that act as the click bait, making our job as purveyors of the internet even more important for the conscious evolution of our planet. The small choices we make matter more than ever and it's on us to decide how ethical a brand really is. Luckily for you...today I am honoured to not only showcase a truly ethical brand, but one that is breaking the status quo in an industry that in the past would never have been considered to be necessarily ethical.

Those guests are the co founders of Role Models Management - Ann Therese and Val Emanual all the way from New York City and Los Angeles respectively. Ann Therese and Val came together with a shared dream – starting a modeling agency that would disrupt the way we think about and see the industry.

Role Models are the agency that puts ethics, sustainability, environmental, and social justice at the core of the business. Founded in 2017, the agency came to life from the desire to build a platform where models are given a voice to speak about things they believe in. Ann Therese and Val wanted to show the world that models can be incredible agents of change and help shift pop culture in the direction needed for a better future.

Role Models™ aim to work with brands and clients that are making an effort to drive positive change within the industry. Role Models™ loves brands that are socially & environmentally responsible, innovative and cruelty free.

As models themselves Ann Therese and Val have lived through all of the ups and downs of an industry trading in on beauty, and through their belief in using the profile and influence that models have they have taken an outdated system into a new purpose driven paradigm….that absolutely has the power to use beauty (both the inside and outside) to change the world.

So without delay get ready to strut your stuff down the most conscious catwalk in town. Welcome to the podcast.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh Stinton: When Purpose Becomes An Extreme Adventure

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 01:22:00 GMT

Welcome to another episode of the Decoding Purpose Podcast.

We often hear people say that they have put themselves on the line for a project, for a passion or even for a purpose. We talk about the courage, the commitment and the certainty it takes to show up, speak up or stand out. Yet only a rare few understand what it takes to put your body on the line, or to take yourself outside of your comfort zone, and not many have road tested the manner in which having a sense purpose can inspire you to do things that others would say was simply not possible - or even crazy.

Today's guest is one of those people. His name is Josh Stinton and he is otherwise known as the Charity Adventurer. So what does a charity adventurer do? Josh takes on epic challenges all over the world to help small charities help children in need.

These challenges include doing a 90 kilometre cross country race in Sweden despite having never skied once before the start line. With only 4 months to learn to unicycle, representing Australia in the worlds largest down-mountain unicycle race (MUNI) in Spain.

Taking on the "the hardest mountain bike race in the world" held in the Arctic in far northern Norway. This race, 700 kilometres long, only had 2 designated 4 hour resting areas. In the podcast Josh even talks about experiencing hallucinations.

As if that's not enough he has hand-cycled the length of Japan, and executed a crazy vision to cycle across the Atlantic Ocean! Unbelievably I'm pretty sure I have left some challenges on this list, and you will have to tune into the episode to find out what's next for this crazy adventurer.

As you can imagine, this podcast is riveting in simply listening to Josh's tales from the frontiers of the world's most extreme places, but more than that as a speaker and an educator himself, Josh has been able to distill the lessons from his adventures in a way that will enable you to integrate his insights and wisdom about the extreme adventures of purpose into your everyday life.

So without further delay, strap yourself in. We are going for a wild ride. Welcome to the Decoding Purpose Podcast.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lillian Kikuvi: The Diversity Economies - Inclusion and The Future

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 04:38:00 GMT

Welcome to another episode of the Decoding Purpose Podcast. For those of us here in Australia the Jacaranda flowers are in bloom, the sun is shining and with talks of possible vaccinations and borders opening here in Australia there is a sense that maybe this new normal is starting to feel...well a little more normal. That said, the new part is undeniably a wave whose wake is yet to crash. This has been a year of change like no other, and the ripple from that change will be felt for many years to come.

One thing that has been established in 2020 is the fact that this virus has levelled all of humankind. A virus that did not distinguish between rich or poor, black or white, male or female. In addition to that, in our pursuit to find a vaccine the world has collaborated more so than ever before. After all, when it comes to solving problems, collaboration trumps genius, and diversity by design is a new world superpower. Diversity in people, but also the diversity of humankind and technology.

For all of these reasons and more, today I wanted to talk to a woman who is an influential advocate for diversity, inclusion, and the future. Her name is Lillian Kikuvi whose core focus is on decoding the intersection between diversity and the role it plays in propelling individuals and organisations into a future that supercharges the power of inclusivity.

To give you some background information, Lilian is a Kenyan born Australian with a rich cross-cultural experience in Australia spanning over two decades. She has discovered significant barriers and opportunities in Australia in the areas of diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion. As a result, she is passionate about flipping the narrative that diversity is not only an ethical or social decision but an economic one.

As a member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Network Lilian believes that systematic and sustainable change can only happen when people collaborate. She is also a member of my tribe at Future Crunch who are a think tank made of unlike minds on a mission to foster intelligent and optimistic thinking.

As a speaker and an independent corporate consultant on diversity in the workplace, Lilian has a focus on bridging the gap between the role of organisational diversity today and the possibilities for what it could look like tomorrow. She has an intersectional approach to diversity which we will talk more about in the podcast & she challenges that what is considered diverse is not always obvious, and more often than not, it is hidden or yet to emerge.

So without further delay get ready to dive into a conversation built upon a foundation of research, yet translate in a way that questions the status quo and asks us to get comfortable with the uncomfortable is creating a new space for richer conversations about diversity and inclusion both in Australia and around the world. Welcome to the podcast.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Park Howell: Brand Bewitchery & The Purpose Of Storytelling

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 04:13:00 GMT

Hello and welcome to another episode of the Decoding Purpose Podcast.

Now, for those of you who are regular listeners of this show, you may have heard me reference what I call the DNA of purpose as a framework to understand purpose decoded. Top-level, this is a concept that explores DNA (the genetic kind that is) as a metaphor for how we can connect with our individual sense of purpose and also as an acronym. Purpose is D; a Decision. N; a Narrative. And A; an Alignment to self. That self may be the individual self or in the case of today's podcast a collective self such as a business or a community.

Once the decision to have a purpose is made, then the next part of the process is to find the narrative and to unpack the story, and that is exactly what we will be unpacking in detail in today's episode. So why is narrative so important in a conversation about purpose? Because purpose is the story we tell ourselves about who we are, purpose is the story we share with our team or clients about why our organization exists, and purpose is the story that we share with the world. Without the story, our purpose is like a sailing boat without sails.

Luckily today's guest has both the boat and the sails. Sails that have brought his story all the way from Arizona into the studios of the Decoding Purpose Podcast. His name is Park Howell and he is a 30+ year veteran of the advertising industry who has guided hundreds of purpose-driven brands to substantial business growth. Today he chooses to focus on the one area of advertising that he loved the most, and the one area he felt was most relevant to today's digital landscape. The art and evolution of storytelling.

As the founder of The Business Of Story and the author of Brand Bewitchery, Park now consults, teaches, coaches, and speaks internationally helping leaders and communicators rise above the noise of the Attention Economy in order to be heard using the power of brand and business storytelling.

So without further delay, kick back and get ready to unpack the structure behind how we can ignite a message into a movement, turn words into wonder, or take a brand and make it truly bewitching. Welcome to the podcast.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Purpose Decoded: Business, Well Being & Memorable Moments of Purpose

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 04:47:00 GMT

Welcome to another episode of the Decoding Purpose Podcast.

Today we have prepared a one-off mash up episode as a part of the recent nominations for The Australian Podcast Awards. I guess you could call this episode PURPOSE DECODED.

Firstly, a BIG congratulations goes out to all of the nominees. This is such an exciting time for the podcasting industry, especially in 2020. Despite the chaos, I think we can celebrate podcasts as being such a great way, and an easy way to inspire, educate and to engage humanity in conversations of all types that change the world.

As we say at Future Crunch If we want to change the story of the human race in the 21st century, we have to change the stories we tell ourselves - and it is through meaningful conversations that we can create cognitive dissonance and flip the narratives that need to change in order to create a more purpose-driven world.

Now, On this occasion Decoding Purpose did not make it through to the nomination stage, but we still won because we created some great content focussing on three key areas which I am excited to share with you today. Those categories include purpose as a way to enhance well being and mental health, purpose in business and then a feature on Decoding Purpose as an exciting thought leadership podcast. This last one featured grabs from some of my favourite memorable moments where we gained clarity on what this thing called purpose is all about.

Some of the incredible guests in the well-being category include.

Sarah Rowan: Australia’s leading performance and speed painter.

Kaila Colbin: The Founder of Boma Global and CEO Boma New Zealand

Richie Harkham: A Return On Resilience

Sarah Nally: The co-founder of Wonder and Wander

Our business thought leaders included:

Amanda Daff: Employment Innovations

David Burkus: Global Thought leader and Author on Purpose

Christos Tsolkas: The Author of The Gift Of Crises.

Jason Harris: Founder of Mekanism and author of The Soulful Art of Persuasion

Lisa Messenger - Founder of Collective Hub, Serial Author and all-round Game Changer.

Finally, in the new podcast award we have:

Greg Page: The orginal yellow wiggle.

Zach Mercurio: Global Purpose Sensei, Author and Speaker.

Julie Masters - Host of Inside Influence Podcast & CEO of Influence Nation

Jamie Skella: Technologist and Futurist

Kaila Colbin: The Founder of Boma Global and CEO Boma New Zealand

So, kick back and get ready for some epic shots of wonder, wisdom and wealth, found only in the decoding of….you guessed it. Purpose.

While I am here if you love this podcast and you want to let us know you can do one of two things. Please take a minute to leave us a review, or you can jump on the Australian Podcast website and vote for us as a part of the listeners choice award. The weblink is:

https://australianpodcastawards.com/vote

Welcome to the podcast!

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz Volpe: A World That Inspires Extraordinary Dreams

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 23:40:00 GMT

In 2020, the world has stopped and with that experienced a collective pattern interrupt (no surprises there). In many ways, this has acted as a catalyst for a one way trip into the tunnels of introspection. We ask ourselves: Is my world on track for what I want it to look like tomorrow? Is the world at large on track for how we, as a collective, want it tomorrow? These are big questions to ask ourselves as adults let alone as kids and teenagers, and that is why it is so vital that we empower these young people with the inspiration to DREAM BIG and give them the tools to make those dreams happen. Our future depends on it.

So today, I am excited, because whilst I pride myself on finding all sorts of inspiring people to interview for this podcast, it's nice to be able to bring you a special guest from my inner circle. Someone who happens to also be one of Australia's most respected entrepreneurs and social entrepreneurs. Her name is Liz Volpe, and I can attest to the fact that her definition of being the best, is found in being the best for those that she serves.

To give you some background information, Liz is the founder of Project Gen Z who are on a mission to inspire, educate and activate the next generation of world changers. Project Gen Z run workshops in entrepreneurial thinking all over the world (now virtually as well), in addition to selling an amazing range of products at the Dare To Dream Shop to support kids and teenagers in pursuing their dreams of running a business. On a side note, the Project Gen Z entrepreneurial community via social impact trips have raised over 500,000 dollars for Sunrise Cambodia. (More Info Here: https://www.projectgenz.com.au/)

In addition to that Liz is also the co-founder of The League of Extraordinary Women (A hugely successful networking group for female entrepreneurs) and she is the CEO and Co-Founder of Ambisie. Ambisie is a purpose driven platform of shared stories, inspiring the next generation to find and pursue their passion.

So as you can hear Liz has in every sense of the word dared to dream to change the world, and continues to do so during a time where the world needs her more than ever.With that in mind, kick back and get ready for a serious dose of inspiration for a woman who in every sense of the world is wholeheartedly embodying her purpose on this planet.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Firdaus Kharas: Creativity & Cartoons As Catalysts For Epic Social Change

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 04:15:00 GMT

Welcome To Another Episode of The Decoding Purpose Podcast.

We are living in a world where the social problems we face are impossible to ignore. After all, we are navigating a collective ‘dark night of the soul’. A night being defined by a global pandemic, the implications of climate change, the impact of digitisation on our well being and many other issues relating to social justice and equality all over the world.

In 2020 it is crystal clear that there is no shortage of problems to solve, but what we also know is fear-mongering or focussing only on the issues rarely ever provides the solutions that we need. On the flip side, optimism, hopeful thinking and creativity is where we find the power to pioneer a new future. And sometimes it takes darkness for us to look within and more clearly see the potential of our light.

The big question I hope to answer in today's interview is this: How can we harness the infinite power of creative thinking to inspire and influence behaviour change? How can we use our purpose as pioneers of a new future, to tell stories that inspire a shift in thinking about the future in which we are co-creating?

For all of these reasons, I am over the moon to be spending the next hour with Firdaus Kharas who has been at the forefront of using his creativity, creating animations for social change for the last 25 years.

As the founder of Chocolate Moose Media, Firdaus is a pioneer in the world of social enterprise. He has created 4,000 animated shorts, versioned into 371 languages that have been used in 198 countries and seen by over a billion people.

In that time he has addressed deeply sensitive social justice issues, using animation as a tool to enable global commonality and to cut through the filters of personal perception to enable us to remain receptive to messages of influence we may not otherwise have considered.

Firdaus has been showered with 110 awards, he has received the prestigious Peabody Award and was named one of the world’s 50 Most Talented Social Innovators and the Best Global Informative Short Film Producer for his unique ability to cross the barriers to human communications like language, religion and culture.

Recently he has also released a brand new book: Creativity - The Key to a Remarkable Life. In the book, Firdaus provides straightforward advice on how to open your mind to become a creative thinker, and some of those ideas we will also explore today.

So get your creative hat on, and let's dive into the world of animation and storytelling to ignite epic social change.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shelly Horton: Meaning in Media & Magic In Influence

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 04:27:00 GMT

Welcome To Another Episode of The Decoding Purpose Podcast.

Now today's guest is a face and a voice whose ‘sparkle’ many of our local listeners would feel right at home with - and that guest is the incredible Shelly Horton. The reason she might be familiar to you is because she is a regular on Channel Nine’s Today Show, Today Extra, Weekend Today and the 3pm News; her lifestyle segments on 9Honey or hosting Talking Married on 9Now.

For more than 25 years Shel has honed her craft as one of Australia’s most loved journalists both in news and entertainment, and today she is also a wild and free woman and entrepreneur. Shelly and her husband Darren co-founded Shell Shocked Media around five years ago. Like so many of us she has found freedom in the purpose and creativity found in running her own business.

It's fair to say that of all of the guests I have interviewed for the Decoding Purpose Podcast that Shelly’s charisma and bubbly nature creates a feel good factor which I have no doubt is one of the reason she has pursued a purpose that has enabled her to influence and inspire audiences all over the world.

Influence is certainly a subject we explored as one of the most significant ways we can shift our message into a movement or amplify our purpose. Along with unpacking shills in influence we also got raw, vulnerable and went purposefully deep. This included looking at the social expectations placed on women with a focus on her conscious decision to be child free, the importance of diverse and inclusive representation in the media including whether the media should be leading the way with regards to social expression. We unpacked incredible stories of resilience with a focus on the power of purpose in the bounce back, and finally we focussed on what it takes to act on the 2 minutes of courage that could change your life.

With all of the above in mind, get ready today to land in the world of Shelly Horton. The Shelly Show is one of charisma and razzle dazzle on a foundation of deep introspection, integrity and emotional intelligence.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hugh Mackay AO: The Inner Self - The Joy of Discovering Who We Really Are

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 05:16:00 GMT

Welcome To Another Episode Of The Decoding Purpose Podcast.

Now, when it comes to purpose I have never been sold on the idea that purpose is all about knowing your why, or having a statement of why. A statement of why is simply words coming out of our mouth or onto a page. These words can help us to access purpose, but I think there is a much deeper truth. Purpose is not WHY we exist. Purpose is WHO we are.

With that in mind, what if searching for the truth of WHO we are was a much better starting place than starting WHY? What if we were brave enough to peel back the layers of socially constructed identity and of ego in order to discover a truer version of ourselves. If we did that could it also be possible that we would discover purpose there? And if all of that is true then where do we begin?

Today's guest will answer all of those questions and more. Hugh Mackay AO is a social researcher, psychologist and bestselling author of 19 books, including The Good Life, The Art of Belonging and his latest book which we are diving into today - The Inner Self: The Joy of Discovering Who We Really Are.

The Inner Self is a book about the ways we hide from the truth about ourselves and the psychological freedom we enjoy when we finally face that most searching question of all: 'Who am I, really?' Hugh Mackay explores our 'top 20' hiding places - from addiction to materialism, nostalgia to victimhood. He explains how it is our fear of love's demands that drive us into hiding.

Hugh has had a 60-year career in social research, and was also a weekly newspaper columnist for over 25 years. In recognition of his pioneering work in social research, Hugh has been elected a Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society. He was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2015.

So get ready to dive into your truth within. Hold on tight - this episode will take you on a ride. Welcome to the podcast.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Miracle Olatunji: Generation Change - The Next Wave In Leadership

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 03:26:00 GMT

As our regular listeners know well by now, season two of the Decoding Purpose Podcast has had one intention, and that is to decode the turning points that catalyse purpose. We've had bushfires, global pandemics, protests and all of that overlapped by the urgency of climate change. It's been huge for everyone, but the impact of 2020 will undeniably influence the next generation the most.

After all, It is their dharma to pioneer a brand new world, through solving old world problems. It will be their dharma to heal the planet, to invent, innovate or recreate the solutions we need in order to ignite sustainable living.

The real question that needs to be addressed as we traverse beyond the 2020 turning point is how we can empower teenagers, children, or our children's children with the tools they will need to fulfil this epic purpose. A purpose that in some part previous generations have left them to deal with. As it turns out, what they need is a miracle and today on Decoding Purpose that is exactly what we shall deliver.

Miracle Olatunji is a student, entrepreneur & public speaker, and author. She is the youngest guest I have featured on the Decoding Purpose podcast at only 19 years of age, yet her wisdom and determination goes well beyond her earth years.

She founded a startup called OpportuniMe when she was just 17 years old with the goal of providing the next generation of leaders with personal and career development resources, opportunities and content. More recently, miracle- her book "Purpose: How To Live and Lead With Impact."

Olatunji was honoured by the Boston Mayor's Office this spring as an EXTRAOrdinary Woman during the city's International Women's Day Celebration. She was also recently part of Barbie's #YouCanBeAnything #MoreRoleModels campaign.

So if you don't already know that 'anything is possible' if we trust the creation of a more abundant future for our planet to the next generation then you will after this podcast. Welcome to Decoding Purpose.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Janine Owen: Prosperity, Purpose and Rewilding Women

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 05:07:00 GMT

Welcome to another episode of the Decoding Purpose Podcast.

Now, when I was preparing for today's podcast I realised something interesting, and that was that I had never interviewed anyone about the connection between purpose and how we manage our finances.

I found this interesting because it also got me thinking the paradox between what it means to be a heat centred, purpose driven human living a life of deep service, while at the same time being 100% comfortable with asking for the money we need a) in order to survive and secondly to amplify our purpose. In chatting with some of my friends in this space it seems that sometimes there is an uncomfortable pull between the need to create purpose in our lives and the essential need for profits while doing it. I'm excited to say that amongst things today's guest and I dove straight into that chasm - because let's face it being worthy of purpose, means we are also worthy of wealth to make it happen.

But that is not all we covered. Today's guest is the incredible Janine Owen who has made it her mission to educate, inspire and activate 'The Raised Effect'. This includes raising money, but it also includes raising our games as women, as parents, and as purpose driven pioneers in a world that needs us to be the change more than ever before. Today's conversation was full of gold as we went around the world diving into parenting, driving profitable and purpose driven organisations, unpacking the role of the purpose economy, and we also took a deep dive into raw and juicy details of being empowered wild women in business, but more importantly in life.

To give you some background, For more than 15 years, Janine has mastered the art of crafting social change visions, curating strategies and in assisting social enterprises and non for profits to gain cut-through in the competitive charity space. She has headed up fundraising and marketing campaigns for some of Australia’s best-loved charities and social enterprises.

In 2017, Janine launched into the world of business when she established a consultancy agency Raised Collective. While leading Raised Collective, Janine identified a different problem that she knew she could solve. So many charities are desperately needing funds to continue their work, yet lacking necessary resources to deliver. In response to this issue, she launched Grant’d in 2019.

So without delay kick back and get ready to go on a golden adventure. Welcome to the podcast Janine Owen.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan Miller: The Radical Art Of Conscious Communication

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 06:05:00 GMT

Welcome to another episode of the Decoding Purpose Podcast.

One thing I have noticed in my own world, and in talking to others in my network is that more than 6 months into this global pandemic, it's fair to say that we are all starting to feel a little weary. For some of us that might be translating as stress or worry. For others, it might be irritation, anger or even rage. I know there are many people out there feeling the full weight of depression and anxiety - because let's face it. Regardless of the silver lining moments of which I might say there are many, this is still an incredibly difficult time.

So I ask you, just as I ask myself, how is that manifesting in my life. How is that manifesting in your relationships with yourself and others close to you. What is it that you need to feel seen or feel heard? What is it that you need to give those around you, so that they can feel your love and support.

Because at the end of day, we have all been pulled apart. For some of us friends, families and lovers are simply getting by day by day - with many hours and many miles between them and those that they love. Even those of us with our families by our sides, we can still feel isolated and lost inside our thoughts, our feelings and our weariness of a year that has felt like groundhog day. So How are you feeling? How are you really feeling?

Because despite the distance real or experienced, emotional intimacy is the one and the only thing that can keep us truly connected. And intimacy can only happen through one door. The door of purposeful and mindful communication.

And that brings me to today's guest. Jonathan Miller has spent hundreds of hours in deliberate communication practice with a focus on conflict resolution. The catalyst of an argument with his wife on a road trip led him to the realisation that applying purpose in not only how we speak, but also in how we respond enables us to build bridges to a deep level of emotional intimacy and conscious connection.

What I love about Jonathon is that there is no bravado claiming that he is anything other than a normal, down to earth human who realised that the art communication was a key in his ability to create deeply meaningful relationships. That said there is nothing normal about his pursuit to own his story, and to understand the stories of others in a more conscious way. As a result he became a Certified Professional Coach and has done extensive training in Nonviolent Communication. He is also a dedicated Vipassana meditation practitioner, mastering the art of purposeful presence.

So without further delay 'let's talk' with an incredible voice of communication mastery. Jonathan Miller.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jennifer McMahon: World Changing Women & The Art of Making Meaning

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 01:10:00 GMT

Welcome to another episode of the Decoding Purpose Podcast.

Tonight the September moon is in full bloom. With a full moon high in the sky, it is a fitting day to celebrate the power of women changing the world. After all the moon is considered to be a feminine symbol. When the moon is full, women are at their highest point energetically - so for ladies out there looking for some inspiration to celebrate tonight's full moon get ready to bask in the light of today's guest.

And for those who couldn't care less about the full moon - don't worry this is not all woo woo. You're about to hear from one the fiercest female entrepreneurs In my network so strap yourself in.

Jennifer McMahon is the serial founder of two purpose-driven organisations. In 2017 She founded The Modern Day Woman Movement which is a group of female leaders across Australia with one thing in common, breaking stereotypes and living outside their comfort zones. In 2019 she also founded Modern People who are Australia’s first Purpose-for-Profit People and Culture Company connecting individuals and companies to Purpose.

Jen and I connected on the phone in March literally in the week that COVID hit Australian shores. It was evident from our first conversation that destiny was at play - and that we would be partners in purpose. We have already worked on a project together called the Alliance as a part of Modern People which Jen founded to help people purposefully navigate the pandemic, but I think we both know that the best is yet to come.

Today's conversation is a true reflection of the banter between two women incredibly passionate about unleashing purpose in the world for individuals and organisations. And it's a conversation with two women willing to dive into the intersection between the professional and the personal, the strategic and the spiritual, the truth and the transformation.

So as long as you're not driving get your pen and a journal ready - you will need them to jot down the many notes of inspiration - because Jen McMahon is one of the most inspiring people I know.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cameron Merchant: Waves of Grit, Growth & A Greater Purpose

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:22:00 GMT

Welcome to another episode of the Decoding Purpose Podcast.

Many of you would know Cam Merchant as the charismatic Aussie cricketer who found love on the Australian version of Married At First Sight when he met and married the stunning Jules Robinson in January 2019. Since then the pair got married for real, and in only a few weeks their beautiful baby is due.

With all of that in mind it would be so easy to think that Cam's arrival at “happily ever after” was simply his fate. That maybe he just got lucky. As it turns out his journey into purpose involved facing some of life's toughest ‘growth waves’ starting off with surviving the 2004 Thailand Tsunami.

As a result of this event Cam suffered from Post-traumatic stress disorder that led to the onset of depression and anxiety, and eventually, a rock bottom moment that changed everything in his life. Like so many great stories of purpose they so often begin with pain, that turns to hope and hope that eventually becomes Joy. The Joy for Cam is undeniably his beautiful wife and baby to be.

In today's conversation, It was such an honour to be in the studio with cam as he shares his story in such a real, raw and relatable way. Cam is not only a loveable guy full of charisma - he is also courageous, gutsy and genuine in his need to contribute to a world that needs more men like him, empowered to connect deeply with emotion and have conversations that really do matter - and that fundamentally make this place a better world for us and future generations.

Today, Cam continues to work as a brand ambassador, master of ceremonies, speaker and influencer. His mission is to inspire, educate and activate hope for those who may be struggling with a crisis, challenge or those managing a mental health condition - and in the wake of Covid-19 never before has his message been more important.

So kick back and grab your cup of tea to come on a journey of courage, commitment and contribution with the one only Cameron Merchant.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catherine Molloy - How To Pivot With Purpose, Conscious Leadership & A New World Influence

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 23:56:00 GMT

Welcome to Another Episode of The Decoding Purpose Podcast.

I had the pleasure of meeting today's guest in Singapore at the end of last year, where we were both working. At the time we met, I was sitting in the hotel lobby with a mutual colleague when Catherine Molloy came bounding into the room with a beaming smile and excitedly waving a book around in the air. After shaking my hand with the certainty of a woman empowered, she proceeded to tell me that the book she was holding in her hand was the “The Million Dollar Handshake: The ultimate guide to revolutionise how you connect and communicate in business and life” - And that it was printed in Chinese.

This book became Cath's chart-topper putting her on the map as a global thought leader and speaker, and like so many of us right up until February this year she was booked on flight after flight attending conferences all over the world - And then the world stopped. All travel stopped. Conferences stopped. And you guessed it...Handshakes also stopped, but given handshakes date back to the 5th century B.C; Cath Molloy doesn't think that handshakes will be gone for long!

To give you some additional background on Cath along with being a best selling author, she is a communications expert specialising in leadership, sales & service. For 25 years, she has immersed herself in business, training, and facilitation mastering communication and body language psychology. Cath also holds a Masters Degree in Neuro-linguistic Programming as well as qualifications in Business, Leadership & Management. She is also a qualified DISC accredited consultant.

In today's conversation, Cath and I had a wonderful conversation with a focus on how we pivot with purpose. How do we pivot our sales strategy in the context of Covid 19? How do we ignite influence in a virtual environment? How can we become deeply conscious of our physical presence and body language online or in life - and going a little deeper, how does our connection to the body influence our connection to purpose? We also talk about behaviour styles and explore how these archetypes can inform our purpose? We unlock the purpose of conscious leadership.

So without further delay, kick back, give yourself a handshake just to remember the noble art of handshaking, and let's dive into the world of the one and only Catherine Molloy.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jordan Fogarty: Radical Acts of Growth Activation & Why Scaling Up Starts With Looking In

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 03:04:00 GMT

Welcome to another episode of the Decoding Purpose Podcast.

When it comes to bright minds in business, today's guest, in my opinion, ticks all of the boxes. He also happens to be one of the nicest human beings I know, which let’s face it, is fairly important when your focus is on business growth. And business growth is actually what matters the most especially in times of adversity when that growth may actually be what you need just to survive.

Jordan Fogarty believes that growth IQ is found in the sweet spot between unlocking potential, designing intelligent growth strategies, and then leveraging the opportunities that are presented. as it turns out his growth formula is pretty damn bulletproof.

As a prominent award-winning entrepreneur, Jordan is the CEO of Be Media, President of the Entrepreneur’s organisation (under 35) and is recognised as a top 40 under 40 business person in Australia. All of that said, underneath Jordan’s sleek business-minded modus operandi - there is a heart centred leader who believes any type of growth must start from the inside out. He has achieved all of the bells and whistles of entrepreneurial success; however, his story is one of depth, decisiveness and determination.

In his youth, Jordan always displayed a natural flair for entrepreneurialism; however, it was a near-death car accident that acted as the turning point for Jordan's personal discovery and purpose. Jordan's recovery became a medical case study showcasing the power of mindset, determination and certainty. Attributes that he empowers other business leaders with today.

Today, As the founder of Be Media, Jordan has driven the success of one of Australia’s fastest-growing, award-winning digital growth agencies. Be Media is now considered one of the go-to digital marketing agencies in Australia and beyond, representing many leading brands.

So without further delay….let's get ready to ignite growth with one of my go growth gurus, and one of the nicest people I know. Welcome to the podcast Jordan Fogarty.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pauline Nguyen - Purpose & The Way Of The Spiritual Entrepreneur

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 01:35:00 GMT

Welcome to another episode of the Decoding Purpose Podcast.

When we reflect on our success in business either as an executive or an entrepreneur we often turn our gaze towards what's around us. Have we got enough sales? Is our marketing strategy working? What does the packaging look like? There is a tendency to focus on the transactions over the transformation - but it is the transformations we ultimately find success. Human transformation that is...because the art of business growth more often than not starts with personal growth.

Today's guest is Pauline Nguyen and she is a best-selling author and award-winning businesswoman – and her achievements are all the more impressive for her having escaped Vietnam on a boat and survived a Thai refugee camp. As the owner of Red Lantern, the most awarded Vietnamese restaurant in the world, in 2012 Pauline won the Australian Telstra Business Award for Medium Business.

Before diving into today's interview, what I want to say is this. I have been blessed over my career to hang out with and learn from the brightest minds in business. On this podcast, I have spoken with thought leaders from all over the world about the nature of purpose.

So it's not often that someone new will come in, with new ideas on purpose and ways of being in the world that completely rewires and upgrades my thinking about life, business and about purpose in roughly an hour....but Pauline Nguyen did that just.

And the best part is we recorded the entire conversation - so today you can tune in and upgrade your thinking in order to tap into a well of infinite wisdom that will completely revolutionise how you do life, how you do business, and how you think about purpose.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hector Garcia: The Sequal - The Journey Of The Ikigai

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 02:12:00 GMT

Hello and welcome to today’s episode of Decoding Purpose. An episode that I have to say I am personally so excited to launch.

For the regular listeners of the Decoding Purpose podcast you may remember that last year I interviewed the co- author of the International bestselling book on purpose - Ikigai: The Japanese Secret To A Long and Happy Life. The name of that author - The one and only Hector Garcia.

For those of you who don't know the book - Ikigai is a book like no other, providing a deep & thoughtful exploration of the ancient Japanese concept of the Ikigai. The book was literally translated into 26 languages all over the world - so I think it’s fair to say that the book itself was a roaring success and truly decoded purpose the Japanese way for so many readers around the globe.

Since our first interview Hector and I have connected a few times, and I have to say he is a man of deep humility, introspection and someone I deeply admire and respect as both an author but also as a truly kind and generous human being. I can't tell you how honoured I was when Hector reached out to me to have him back on the show to talk about part two of the Ikigai series - The Ikigai Journey: A Practical Guide to Finding Happiness and Purpose the Japanese Way. And a book that you can jump online and purchase today.

What I want to say if you loved the first part of the Ikigai series - part two is your invitation to go deep and to do the work to really peel back the layers of your potential as a human being to find your engraving in the soul. The part of you that longs for expression, for fulfilment and for a depth of meaning. This book in every sense of the word - is one for the purpose driven pioneer who is willing and ready to go on an adventure within that awakens both the heart and soul.

So without further delay let's jump on the Ikigai train. It is with great joy I present to you the one and only Hector Garcia.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christos Tsolkas: The Gift of Crisis & Leading With Certainty

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 02:48:00 GMT

Welcome To Another Episode of The Decoding Purpose Podcast.

Today's guest is an author whose book I came across while scrolling through a LinkedIn page titled the Business Of Purpose. The title of that book - The Gift Of Crises. The book cover features a glittering jewel that caught my eye, and when I zoned in on the content, I just knew I needed to track down the author. Today's guest is the incredible Christos Tsolkas.

The book was only released in February of this year, and I stumbled upon it only a few weeks later. As the saying goes - timing is everything. See when the bushfires hit I thought that was the turning point of 2020. How wrong was I! And then there was COVID, and that wasn't a turning point - that was a tornado. Today, ( a Thursday afternoon in early June) we are now faced with a human tsunami where the injustice of centuries of racism has surfaced with one angry roar that the world cannot ignore. That cry - Black Lives Matter. If Crises is a gift this year will be like all our Christmases coming at once.

Today's guest is Christos Tsolkas. Professionally Christos was the Managing Director of large organizations in Southern Europe and Eastern Europe for more than a decade. In that time, he experienced significant crises and gained insights into what it takes to lead with certainty when the world is anything but certain. Today he is an independent advisor working with established companies and start-ups, to improve innovation and growth injecting a broader purpose into their business model. Innovation that off the back of the current climate has never been more important.

For any leaders looking to navigate these interesting times or looking for some advice from someone who has truly walked their talk - this is your book.

The Gift of Crisis is a roadmap of proven-in-practice steps for all organizations to properly use any crisis to reset and redefine their purpose and business model, align their stakeholders and society, and use innovation and technology to grow exponentially and help the planet become a better home.

Welcome To The Decoding Purpose Podcast.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaila Colbin: Courage In The Face Of An Unwritten Future

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 05:38:00 GMT

Welcome to another episode of The Decoding Purpose Podcast.

We are living in a VUCA world - short for volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity. A world defined by social change, economic change, or climate change. An age where emerging technologies meet global pandemics, where our social values converge with our political ones, and where old paradigms of thought and behaviour are being replaced by the new, the unknown and the uncertain. In a conversation about turning points, we are in a tornado of change, and the only thing that seems crystal clear to me is the need for courage.

So where do we begin in translating this complexity, in order to firstly gain clarity, and from there to lean into the courage required to navigate an unwritten economy and future? I know this has been a burning question for me...and one that led me to today's incredible guest - Kaila Colbin.

Kaila Colbin is a co-founder of Boma Global and the CEO of Boma New Zealand. She spearheaded the hugely successful SingularityU New Zealand and Australia Summits. After training with Brené Brown, Kaila became a Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator, and has worked with hundreds of people to increase courage as a core competency.

Kaila was formerly the Curator and Licensee for TEDxChristchurch in New Zealand and TEDxScottBase in Antarctica, that said it is evident that Kaila is herself a global thought leader - not that she would frame it that way. She would prefer to see herself as a public intellectual with a focus on translating the gold-plated evidence even when it's vulnerable, risky or requires radical acts of bravery.

Please welcome to the podcast, the incredible Kaila Colbin.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alain Hunkins: Cracking The Code - A New Paradigm In Leadership

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 01:21:00 GMT

Welcome to Another Episode Of The Decoding Purpose Podcast.

Over the last century, the rules of ‘old power’ in leadership were crystal clear. To get things done, or to succeed in business the general consensus was to remain closed, authoritative and inaccessible - In short, the ego is the leading principle. It's amazing how quickly the world and our ideals can change. Today - globally we continue to be in the grips of a global crisis, and the shadow of power-hungry leadership strategies are being frightfully exposed - and the best part - it's being called out - and at the same time a new type of heart centred leadership is being celebrated.

Why? Because right now people need great leadership. We are experiencing a kind of collective grief all over the world, and as we rebuild we are needing a space for our stories to be told, and hearts to be seen. We need healing and of all of the capital in the world...human capital matters the most. After all, it is in these times we realise the value of human life.

So, when we consider the old rules in leadership within the context of a world in the grips of a shift in paradigm unlike any we have ever known in this lifetime, then how do we lead, and what do the new rules look like? How do we shift our ego into empathy, our loudness into deep listening, or transform our force into facilitation? How do we create a foundation of safety in a world that feels so far away from the normal we have always known? The Burning Question - How do we go about cracking the leadership code to find meaning and purpose in the brave new world?

Today's guest is Alain Hunkins, author and leadership consultant who connects the science of high performance with the performing art of leadership. Over the course of his 20+ year career, Alain has worked with tens of thousands of leaders in over 25 countries and served clients in all industries, including 42 Fortune 100 companies.

Alain is also the author of Cracking The Leadership Code - and in the book, he unleashes the secrets to building strong and courageous leaders refined during the 20+ years he’s worked with leaders. Alain believes that when you crack the code you’ll have a new operating model for organizational leadership that will help your teams thrive in today's unwritten economy.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rebecca Tapp x Richie Harkham: Purpose Decoded & The Return On Resilience

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 04:32:00 GMT

Welcome to Another Episode Of Decoding Purpose.

For regular listeners - In series one of the Decoding Purpose podcast, you may remember that I interviewed an incredible thought leader by the name of Richie Harkham. For those who missed it - it's an episode worth digging up as Richie shares his incredible journey as a serial entrepreneur, a charity founder, a winemaker, and as one of the most resilient human beings I know. In fact - Richie's message is all about how we can leverage A Return On Resilience to thrive in crises, rapid change or uncertainty. Since appearing on Decoding Purpose last year Richie has made the leap into podcast land launching his own series earlier this year titled Return On Resilience. The name of the podcast speaks for itself.

A few weeks ago I was honoured when Richie asked me to come on his show as a guest. I loved every second of decoding the space in between resilience and the discovery of our life purpose, so today I wanted to share our conversation with you all. So, without further delay, come into my world, learn more about my journey into purpose but bring a pen, because this episode is yours. Richie and I unpack all of the tools you can use to unlock your purpose and hopefully become more resilient in doing so.

I hope you enjoy my interview with the one only Richie Harkham for his podcast - Return On Resilience.

Link: https://www.richieharkham.com/media

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan Berman: Purpose & The Central Courage System

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 02:15:00 GMT

Welcome to Another Episode of The Decoding Purpose Podcast.

Throughout the ages, people have searched for the precise alchemy of ingredients that constitute great leadership. Leadership of governments, communities and of course leadership in organisations, but most importantly personal leadership. Especially within an environment of global pandemics, political uprisings, emerging technologies and climate change. So what is that one ingredient so crucial to great leadership - which one floats to the top. The answer is undeniably courage.

It makes sense when we consider that we are living in an unwritten future - and it takes courage to be a pioneer of a story unwritten. And at this exact moment in time there are so many leaders, entrepreneurs, economists, scientists, innovators or inventors out there bravely redesigning, rewriting, and forming thoughts around the possibilities for an unknown future. They are the courageous people who are truly leading the way for all of us. None more so than those working on the development of a vaccine for Covid-19. That's courage...and with the current urgency attached to the outcome - its courage under fire.

We have seen people all over the world have the courage to call out toxic stories of the past, in order to heal society, flip perspectives, command action or forge the way for a more inclusive and purpose driven world whether that be through movements like Black Lives Matter, The Schools Strike for Climate or Me Too. It is here we see radical acts of bravery in the face of change. So I think it's fair to say that if we look at all of these examples it is not fear that brings about change, and nor it is fear that enables an authentic connection to purpose, but nor is it a lack of fear. It's the learned ability to see that fear and to bravely March on through. So how do we decode the central courage system that fundamentally drives the creation of a better world.

This brings me to today's guest - the incredible Ryan Berman. Ryan has more than 20 years in the courageous ideas space and an intimate understanding of the intricacies of emotional storytelling for the purposes of driving courageous change. He is the founder of Courageous brands, and also a social enterprise called Sock Problems. Ryan has had his methods featured in Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Inc and Forbes. Today he generously covers the learning’s found in his book Return On Courage: A Business Playbook For Change.

Welcome to the podcast Ryan Berman.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anneke van den Broek: Humanity And The Purpose Of Pets

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 00:24:00 GMT

Welcome To Another Episode Of Decoding Purpose.

With many of us slowly returning to the office, opposed to working from home, I figured it was a good time reflect on some of the silver lining moments of lockdown - and for those who have pets, I am sure one of the pleasures of working from home has been having the time with you fur baby by your side. After all, for the animal lovers out there our relationships with our cats, pooches, parrots, or whatever crazy critter fill our hearts - pets are our family and fill our hearts.

That is why today, I wanted to dedicate an episode to our furry friends, and an incredible woman who has spent her life decoding the purpose of pets. Her name is Anneke Van De Broke, and her mission is to ensure humanity is provided to all animals and to improve the lives of all humans through pets.

Anneke van den Broek is the multi-award-winning founder and CEO of beloved pet care brand Rufus & Coco, stocked in 9 countries and selling 2.5 products per minute. Not only is she a passionate pet owner and animal lover, Anneke is an award-winning entrepreneur and a mentor for women in business and personally mentors four high-growth companies.

She is also a passionate advocate for pet welfare and has partnered with the Australian Pet Welfare Foundation to help in their mission to ensure pets are welcome in rental properties and working towards zero euthanasias.

So grab your furry little friend, kick back and let's get ready to not only talk to the animals, but to a woman who has dedicated her purpose to the world of pets and pet care.

Welcome to the podcast Anneke van den Broek.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil Burton: Purpose - It's Human Nature

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 01:10:00 GMT

Welcome To Another Episode of The Decoding Purpose Podcast.

When it comes to guests, I am always intentional about finding people from all walks of life. This includes thought leaders, scientists, entrepreneurs, actors, artists...the list goes on! Why do I do it? Because in every conversation, there is a golden thread. I can look inside for the patterns...the codes of meaning, and in doing so, I can connect more deeply with one thing—our human nature. And that awesome because today's guest is also from chart topping music group Human Nature. His name...the one and only Phil Burton.

So what has Phil Burton got to say about purpose? What I want to tell you is that Phil's journey encapsulates what the golden threads of purpose are all about. His story is one that captures the power of a dream, the focus, the commitment and the discipline to do the work, it is a story about courage, taking risks, and showing up time and time again to do world-class work as an individual and as a team with one focus - the creation of harmonies and rhythm. It's a conversation that is bigger than the singing of a song - because its about the meaning of the music. The joy and the happiness shared with so many people over a career spanning more than 30 years. Finally, this is a story of deep humility, and Phil Burton has that in spades. He is one of the kindest people I know.

Now...I have something to confess. I am currently trying to make my introductions a little shorter with strict instruction from the shows producer but even if that wasn't the case and I had an hour to do this intro I still wouldn't get through the long list of award-winning hits, albums and shows produced by these Aussie legends. What I will say is Human Nature has been at the top of their game for more than 30 years, they have held a residence in Vegas for the last tens years with unprecedented success, and In November 2019 Human Nature were inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame.

So without further delay lets pop on those dancing shoes and get ready to croon with none other than the Aussie music legend himself the one and only Phil Burton.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Melissa Neighbour: Reimagining The Purpose Of Cities

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 05:46:00 GMT

Last Friday I was excited to have my first interview live in the studio for quite a few weeks as restrictions started to ease off just a little. I was even happier for that person to be a friend, a colleague, and one of the world changing members of my work family from Future Crunch. That guest was none other than the queen of all cities - Melissa Neighbour.

To give you some context Mel is an environmental town planner, community builder and sustainability specialist. She is the Managing Director of Suburban Town Planners, a purpose-driven town planning consultancy and she has developed and implemented award-winning sustainable development projects across Australia. Mels mission is clear and that is to to activate sustainable forms of living in urban spaces of the future. She believes in a 21st century that works for everyone, and every thing, and that cities will be at the heart of that revolution.

In an age where we have seen cities completely isolated, or in some cases filled with violence or destruction (and that is not making any comment on the importance of why which is undeniable) - Im focussing only on the cities themselves - I very much hope that today's conversation about the purpose of cities is one that fills you up with love, hope and a sense of optimism about the power of our cities to create a more peaceful, abundant and beautiful world for all of humankind.

So without further delay - lets welcome Melissa Neighbour to the Decoding Purpose Podcast.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wouter Bakker: GoodUp - The Bottom-Up Purpose Initiative For Organisations

Wed, 27 May 2020 05:32:00 GMT

Welcome to another episode of The Decoding Purpose Podcast.

Over the last few weeks, I have taken part in a few webinars or podcasts where I have been asked one question. How can a company go about creating a purpose? My answer every time is that purpose in business is an HR function, rather than a CSR function. Unless the organisation has taken the time to understand the purpose of the individual within an organisation, claiming to be a purpose-driven company lacks a foundation. There is a return on investment, and there is a return on impact, both which are components of socially conscious business. But purpose itself is human, and that is why taking a bottoms-up approach to corporate purpose is at the heart of the next economy.

Today, I am excited to introduce our next guest. Wouter Bakker is the Chief Commercial Officer of Good Up based out of the Netherlands. GoodUp empowers companies to bring their social mission to life with technology to build an impactful, innovative, purpose-driven business with an engaged workforce. Their focus is to create bottom-up purpose initiatives within corporate organisations.

Through the Good Up Tech Platform Employees and partners start initiatives that they are passionate about within the platform. These initiatives are linked to the company purpose but also incorporate the skill set and talents that are unique to what creates meaning for the individual. On a personal note, this solution addresses one of the missing pieces for me in a conversation about purpose.

Before diving into today's conversations, I also want to let you know that I am excited to be hosting a webinar this Monday called Uncovering Purpose in the Turning Points as a part of the Get On Purpose Global Virtual Summit. Much of the conversation will be focussed around the tool I share to help people discover their personal purpose - The DNA of Purpose. My session will be at 8.00 pm Eastern Standard Time in Sydney, or for those of you in might tuning in from Amsterdam (or surrounding countries) that will be noon this Monday.

To register free of charge log on to https://getonpurpose.co/#schedule.

Also, if you are loving this podcast please also join our tribe on our new instagram pager at the @decodingpurposepodcast.

In the meantime, let's get ready to good up with the awesome Wouter Bakker all the way from Amsterdam. Welcome to the podcast.

To check out Good Up: https://goodup.com/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Kate Raynes Goldie: The Curiosity Quotient - Pioneering Purposeful Futures

Tue, 19 May 2020 02:17:00 GMT

Welcome to another episode of the Decoding Purpose Podcast.

We are standing on the precipice of change. We all know that, but knowing what that change will look like tomorrow, next week, next month or next year is completely unknown. None of us really know what to expect.

The thing is, in accepting that we don't know we somehow counter intuitively put ourselves in a purposeful position where we are empowered - because we are able to make a choice about what it could look like. We are able to play, touch, feel or imagine the possibilities….Ultimately it's time to get purposefully curious about a brave new world.

That is why today, I'm so excited to get curious about curiosity - with one of the most curious cats I have worked with, and today call a friend. Her name is Dr Kate Reynes Goldie. Dr. Kate is a speaker, consultant and a passionate creator of curious environments. She is also the host of The New Future Podcast, a brand new podcast exploring what could and should be our new future in a post-pandemic environment.

Today, Kate is a speaker, designer, innovation columnist and researcher. She is a Producer of XR:WA, Australia’s largest immersive reality (VR/AR/MR) conference series which ran for the first time in 2019. She’s a Certified Facilitator of LEGO® Serious Play®, a methodology that boosts innovation, creativity and curiosity used by global brands such as IKEA, Virgin and Samsung.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Burkus: Find A Purpose That Is Worth The Fight

Fri, 08 May 2020 04:42:00 GMT

Welcome to another episode of The Decoding Purpose Podcast. This is the Turning Point, a new series of Decoding Purpose dedicated to helping you and your business to navigate this pandemic with purpose.

A few weeks ago, an email landed in my inbox with a quick note insisting that I track down and interview today's guest. I followed the lead and discovered an incredible thinker and thought leader by the name of David Burkus, and the title of his new book is called ‘Pick A Fight: How Great Teams Find A Purpose Worth Rallying Around’. Now, this is a book that would have jumped off the shelf at me in any context given my obsession for Decoding Purpose, but this book was a real stand out. It offered a new perspective, unlocked personal motivations, and looked at what it takes to form a passionate army around a world-changing mission.

And let's face it, the timing of this book couldn't be better. After all, we are in a war. We have through no fault of our own had to pick a fight against a virus where there is no human enemy, and where the only way forward is together. See this is the first time where we are not fighting over race, religion, political agendas or land. We are fighting for health, for freedom, for our right to exist and engage in human tribes - and for the first time ever we are fighting with one dream united. To stop the virus. This human army is real, and human purpose - our desire to stay alive and well - is at the forefront of this mission.

So who is David Burkus? David is one of the world’s leading business thinkers. His ideas and bestselling books are changing how companies approach innovation, collaboration, and productivity. He is also a skilled researcher and inspiring communicator, an award-winning author and his TED Talk has been viewed over 2 million times. David's writings have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, USA Today, Fast Company, and more.

David believes that from battlefields to boardrooms and everywhere in between leaders who frame their mission as a fight to be won against a threat that must be removed, have been able to bring together even the most divided teams and push them to the highest levels of performance. Let's hope this same approach is precisely what drives us to get through this trying time and to come out victorious in this age of corona. An era where our ability to fight with a purpose is exactly what will enable us to live through one of the most challenging periods of time in this century.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amrit Sandhu: The Purposeful Pathway To Peace (Mindfulness & Meditation)

Tue, 05 May 2020 06:05:00 GMT

Welcome To Another Episode of The Decoding Purpose Podcast.

Symbolically people have for many years referred to purpose as the north star. The bright and prominent light that is guiding us in the right direction. Now this is a beautiful analogy and in some ways this is true of purpose, but I learnt an interesting lesson in the wake of Covid19.

For months I have personally felt and spoken so many times about purpose as being something that existed in the future. The caterpillar representing the present and the butterfly my future. Like a north star purpose was a light guiding me forward, igniting transformation and propelling me into a new tomorrow.

This narrative is lovely and there is truth in this - but there was more truth for me to discover on my journey in decoding purpose. See I didn't factor in what happens when a cloudy storm dulls the brightness of the north star - or the feeling of the caterpillar in the cocoon who cannot yet see. And right now in isolation we are in the cocoon of Covid 19.

And that brings me today's interview - because this interview helped me to awaken and to realise a new truth about purpose. I realised something beautiful - and that is that as much the north star lives in the future, the brightest star of purpose lives inside of me and inside of you. In the future yes - but also RIGHT HERE RIGHT NOW. I didn't need to look beyond to find purpose. I needed to look within. I didn't need to look to the future to live with purpose - all I needed to be was purposeful right now - in this present moment.

Today's guest is none other than Amrit Sandhu whose light beamed through the airways into my recording studio the day of this conversation. Amrit is the director, founder and podcast host of the Inspired Evolution - a movement dedicated to supporting people on ‘How to live the life you love’. He is a master of purpose and health - although he would believe they are one and the same.

Amrit is a teacher of meditation and mindfulness working with individuals, the community and corporate organisations all over Australia. He is a Mindvalley Certified Master and the Founder at Mandala Moments. His work results in people experiencing more clarity, creativity and productivity through stillness, insight and meditation.

Without further delay, kick back, if you're not driving of course, light your candle or and grab your meditation cushion. Get ready to journey with us through the purposeful pathway to peace with the one and only Amrit Sandhu.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Penny Locaso: Happiness Hacking & The Intentional Adaptability Quotient

Fri, 01 May 2020 05:15:00 GMT

Today's guest came into my world towards the end of last year when I was blessed to meet her at The Singularity U conference in Sydney. Her name is Penny Locaso and when we started working together - I knew that the right person had entered my life at exactly the right time.

At that time, on a personal level I was working around the clock and I was struggling to balance the long list of priorities that came with being an entrepreneur, along with being a relatively new mum, a fionsai, daughter and friend. In many ways I had never been more ‘successful’ in the traditional sense of the world - but in other ways I was tired and feeling pretty overwhelmed.

I want to use a galloping horse here as a metaphor. Let's call this galloping horse quote unquote ‘busy’. While dismounting from a standing horse is easy getting off a galloping one feels dangerous and scary. It is a landing that is undeniably going to hurt. Sometimes it feels easier just to hang on for dear life….but that choice is stressful. I know that feeling! And while I leave you pondering the galloping horse - lets add some context. I am on the galloping horse and covid 19 hits. It's a crisis yes - but it is also the one thing that makes that horse come to a halt. Finally I can get off the horse.

I use this busy horse metaphor today because if you are like me….you may not want to get back on that galloping horse without any breaks. And definitely not with the same speed or in the same way.

For me - I want to use this time to adapt and to build the foundations of what happiness is in my world and then I will be ready to ride again. But this time on a horse where I feel safe. This is the exact reason why I knew Penny Locaso was the person I wanted to get some advice from on what that horse looks like. After all it's not often we get the chance to choose again.

Voted one of the most influential female entrepreneurs in Australia Penny is the world’s first Happiness Hacker, on a mission to teach 10 million humans, by 2025, how to intentionally adapt in order to future-proof happiness.

Penny Locaso is the Founder of BKindred and the creator of The Intentional Adaptability Quotient. IAQ is a world-first education program and measurement tool that decodes the skills required to thrive in an age being redefined by two trends: the busyness epidemic alongside the impact of disruptive emerging technologies.

In order to take IAQ out into the world Penny founded Bkindred in 2015 which is a ‘do tank’ with a core focus on unleashing the power of Adaptability. Since its inception, Penny has grown BKindred from a one-woman show to a tribe of unlike minds, entrepreneurs, pioneers, researchers and visionaries who deliver a selection of keynote presentations, workshops and long term training programs within corporate and educational organisations.

Alongside Penny's entrepreneurial endeavours, she is a faculty member at the esteemed Singularity University. This position has her working alongside some of the best technology and Artificial Intelligence innovators in the world enabling her to gain valuable insights into emerging technology in addition to decoding the human implications of rapid change. She has partnered with prestigious brands including Google, Atlassian, Microsoft, Bookings.com SalesForce, Deloitte and KPMG, to name a few.

Today Penny is an International keynote speaker, educational innovator, and author preparing to release her debut book in 2020, titled Hacking Happiness. On stage Penny has an aura of authority, born from in depth research and acquired mastery on the subject of Adaptability. She has a natural charisma and her message will strike a chord with any audience addressing one key question. How do we cease reacting and start intentionally adapting?

Welcome to the podcast Penny Locaso.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greg Page (aka Yellow Wiggle): Heartbeats - Purpose With A Brand New Wiggle

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 05:03:00 GMT

Welcome to another episode of the Decoding Purpose Podcast.

As all of our regular listeners would know by now, season two of this podcast is all about decoding purpose in the turning points. Now it is fair to say that any turning point is significant to one's life, but none is more significant than coming within minutes of losing your life altogether. That is exactly what happened to today's guest - the one and only Greg Page otherwise known as the original yellow wiggle.

It was the 17th Of January earlier this year when Greg almost took his final bow. He went into cardiac arrest as he left the stage at the end of an Australian bush fire relief show. Greg could have so easily died on the scene had there not been a defibrillator or a nurse who knew CPR. Instead, today, he is here to share with me his turning point. A sliding door moment where the outcomes for his life could have been so different had there not been the right equipment and a nurse on the scene quick to her feet.

As you can imagine in speaking to Greg, I was so curious to understand how this particular turning point deepened his connection to purpose? How did it change his perspective and from here, how is he using this epic story to ignite social change for the greater good?

Now, of course, we also spoke about The Wiggles. I am guessing most of you would have heard of the Wiggles as a child, taken a nephew or niece or if you have kids, you probably know all the lyrics to the Hot Potato, Fruit Salad or Rock A Bye Your Bear. For the 2% of you who may have never heard of the Wiggles...they are an Australian children's music group, and what I would consider being a global movement that today continues to produce television shows, albums and merchandise all over the world.

So without further delay, go and grab your yellow skivvy and get ready to dance with the one and only Greg Page.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Margie Warrell: You've Got This - Decoding The Art Of Inner Trust

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 00:34:00 GMT

Welcome to another episode of the Decoding Purpose Podcast - This series is the Turning Point where we are unlocking tools, tips and insights to help you to better navigate this pandemic with purpose.

Now, today's guest is an interesting one...because I honestly feel like the message of today’s guest was somehow miraculously put on my path, at the perfect moment in time. A few weeks ago I was stumbling off a plane in the Gold Coast when a book jumped off the shelf at me at the airport. The book was titled ‘You’ve Got this’ and given my state of play at that point in time was juggling my laptop and phone, an oversized duffle bag, with a hungry two-year-old on my hip - I needed some reassurance that somehow - someone or something had my back.

I also knew that I had to track down the author of this book for this podcast, because if there is anything I know about living a life of purpose is that it will challenge you. It will ask you to grow, to surrender, to have grit and to rise in ways you may not have thought possible. And if you don't trust yourself or have your own back in that process, you are powerless in the pursuit of purpose. The message was poignant.

So once I read the book (and scribbled notes down on every page), I tracked down the author of what I would call a purpose bible - and we connected via Facebook. Her name - Margie Warrell - who along with You've Got This is also the author of Train the Brave, Make Your Mark, Stop Playing Safe and Find Your Courage. As you can imagine Margie is a woman passionate about encouraging people to lead braver and more purposeful lives, and has years of credibility behind her as a professional speaker. She also has drawn on background in Fortune 500 business, coaching and psychology to equip people with the mindset, strategies and skills to lead themselves and others to better outcomes. Margie has been described as an ‘international authority on brave leadership’ by the Wall Street Journal….and I definitely agree with that statement - however over the last few weeks even Margie herself has levelled up her bravery skills.

See that's the funny thing about timing. I mentioned before discovering Margie's book at the Gold coast airport. That happened to be the week before the COVID-19 Wave hit not only Australia, but also Singapore where Margie lives. As we had connected on Facebook, over the following weeks, I had been seeing videos pop up from Margie sharing with us that her husband Andrew was hospitalised in Singapore with Covid-19 and that Margie herself was in quarantine. Her video diaries were raw and real, yet despite the personal crises she was dealing with, she still managed to create purpose-driven narrative showcasing the bold and brave spirit that she is. Who despite facing this crisis at such a deeply personal level, was still in the space of purpose in pushing through such a gruelling time.

And that is what makes today's interview so special….because not only did we unpack her fantastic book - but we unpacked it in the context of the most uncertain times over the last century….why? Because in This Turning Point - even though it's hard, and even though we can't quite see the end, and even though there are still so many people around the world fighting this virus. Our thoughts are with you, and in whatever way you can, dig deep. It's not easy, but You've Got This.

Welcome to the podcast - Margie Warrell.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Katrina Webb OAM: Tomorrows Gold - Inspired Leadership For A New Dawn

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 04:18:00 GMT

Now when it comes to leadership (like every part of our lives at this point in time) we are living in an age redefined by unwritten rules, unspoken boundaries, and a new way of living. Change has never been easy, but the one thing we do know is that we no longer have a choice - and how we lead is where this knowledge matters the most. We have entered a new day which is inviting in a new kind of purpose-driven influence and inspiration - a new kind of leadership and that is the exact reason why….I wanted to bring into a spot a friend, a colleague and someone with whom I deeply admire - Katrina Webb.

To give you some background - Katrina’s early career saw her competing in the upper echelons of sport on a global stage battling it out for bronze, silver and gold medals across two Paralympic Games, Atlanta 1996 and Sydney 2000.

Katrina's Paralympic journey began in her late teens when she was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. That said forever seeking a purpose, Katrina turned her disability into a shining opportunity to not only win medals - but to act as a catalyst for conversations highlighting the fact that not all limitations are apparent to the naked eye - and she believes that building compassionate and purpose driven cultures whether that be sporting teams or global corporations must start by developing a narrative that includes all types of diversity - seen and unseen.

Now as you can imagine it was natural for Katrina to embark on a career in the speaking industry like so many elite athletes before her - but For Katrina, the stage became more than a platform to talk about winning gold - it was about purpose - and her purpose as a speaker led her to a passion for leadership transformations, unlocking high performance and decoding meaningful human motivation. She transformed her profile into purpose - creating gold for one and for all.

Since then, Katrina has graced the TEDx stage and has spoken alongside names like Sir Richard Branson, Jack Ma and Usain Bolt. She has represented Australia at both the United Nations and as an ambassador for the International Paralympic Committee. On a personal level, she is also a profoundly passionate philanthropist raising funds for the health, education and protection of children in Nepal. Never afraid of a challenge she has also trekked Kokoda on two separate occasions.

Today, Katrina has also found her footing as a passionate social entrepreneur. In 2017 she founded 'New Day Leadership'. New Day is a platform and thought leadership brand with a mission to inspire leadership for the greater good in an age being redefined by rapid change, uncertainty and a return to community principles that focus on purpose-driven business principles.

So without further delay, kick back, grab your green juice, detox tea, coffee or a glass of vino - and get ready to kick back and take in a serious dose of inspiration. I know this podcast will give you 1001 reasons to look to the sky and believe that there is a new day, a brighter day and a more hopeful day just around the corner.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zach Mercurio: Finding Purpose In The Pandemic

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 04:47:00 GMT

Over the last year and a half I have spoken to some of the brightest minds on the planet about purpose - so I think I have authority to say this. Today's guest, Zach Mercurio is a global leader and in my opinion someone who can claim mastery around the role of purpose both personally, professionally and definitely within the context of a pandemic. A time when it matters most.

Some of you may know Zach from season one, but for those of you who don't, Zach Mercurio is a positive leadership and organisational development researcher, professor, consultant, and keynote speaker. He is the bestselling author of "The Invisible Leader: Transform Your Life, Work, and Organisation with the Power of Authentic Purpose,".

Zach specialises in purposeful leadership, meaningful work, and positive organisational psychology and has worked with and advised leaders in global companies, non-profits, schools, and universities around the world.

Zach certainly has a long list of credentials as a master in purpose - but the reason I love Zach is because of his why. His greatest mission is all about you and your significance - a significance that is so important at this point in time in human history.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason Harris: Purpose & The Soulful Art of Persuasion

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 05:12:00 GMT

When I discovered today's guest (a few months ago now), I was attracted to the title of his book. I know that sounds strange but a friend had shared the book title on Linked-in. Along with the funky Bowie style graphics, the words of the title ‘The Soulful Art of Persuasion’ jumped off the screen at me.

See before that day, I had not really considered that persuasion could in fact be soulful.....well I hadn't thought about it consciously. And that is why I loved the title of this book. Because it brings an intention to the idea that influence can have integrity. The profit can have purpose, and that being a good entrepreneur, influencer or sales person, whatever it is, can just start with being a good person. A good human being. See persuasion does not need to be power over - when it can be built upon a foundation of empowerment.

And these are all the reasons why today's guest - Jason Harris’ was a special one for me, and an interview I was incredibly honoured to host. So who is Jason Harris you may ask...Jason is the CEO and President of one of the worlds fastest growing and most successful creative agencies based out of New York - Mekanism.

As the author of The Soulful Art of Persuasion Jason believes that genuine persuasion in the 21st century is about developing character rather than relying on the easy tactics of flattery, manipulation, and short-term gains. It is about engaging rather than insisting and listening versus exploiting; it is about developing empathy and communicating your values. Most importantly, it is about winning others over to your point of view by understanding their needs rather than focusing on the pursuit of self-centered goals.

In today's podcast we spoke about all of these themes but through a new lens...and that is the lens of Covid 19. Now I don't think any of us can predict what will happen next or how the world will change in these unprecedented times….but one thing I do know is that anything that highlights the significance of the soul and celebrates what it is to be a good human being, a centred human being….is exactly what we need to focus on next. That is the kind of persuasion that will give us purpose.

Welcome to the podcast Jason Harris.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amanda Daff & Simon Obee: Navigating A New World Of Work with Employment Innovations (EI)

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 00:16:00 GMT

Welcome to Another Episode of Decoding Purpose - The Turning Point. A series with a focus on assisting you to navigate this pandemic purposefully.

Yesterday The Job Keeper package passed parliament, with the $130 billion packages the biggest in Australia’s history - this is great news but what does that mean for an employer? How do you know if you are eligible? How do you prove that your business has lost money and when do the payments start?

In addition to that if you have a team working from home, what are the OHS obligations, and how do you manage staff morale and mental health? Is it still ethical to measure performance or set KPIS in a crisis? Finally, how can we ensure that there is still some room for fun? These are just some of the questions the Decoding Purpose team had…., and that is why we did our best to hunt down the best in the business to get a few answers for our listeners.

Today, I am excited to be having a chat with Amanda Daff and Simon Obee from Employee Innovations. Amanda is the Head of Growth and Client Strategy, and Simon is the Head of Legal & Professional Services. Employment Innovations (EI) is Australia’s leading employment solutions provider, specialising in Human Resources, Payroll, Outsourced Employment, HR technology, Employment Law & Migration and Recognition & Incentives.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jules Robinson: Let's FIGUR it Out - Babies, Bodies and Bold Acts Of Brand Activism

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 03:02:00 GMT

When we reflect on turning points in our lives, some of you may reflect upon the 21st birthday, university graduation, an engagement, wedding or birth of a child. After all, these are poignant moments in the journey of life. It is fair to say that both the wedding and now pregnancy have been turning point moments for today's guest who you may have met when she graced our television screens as a participant in season six of Married At First Sight. That guest, none other than the incredible Jules Robinson.

Jules famously married Cameron Merchant in season six of Mafs, got married for real in November last year, and only last weekend announced that they are expecting a baby. When it comes to a fairy tale ending their story is undeniably one we love to love. In a podcast about purpose why not celebrate our purpose as partners, as parents and as people who support people.

That being said, in the case of Jules Robinson, along with being Australia's most loved wife, and new mum, she is also a fiercely independent purpose-driven entrepreneur on a mission to ignite a movement of body positivity with a community of women who support and celebrate other women. Her business, a beautiful and practical shape wear line known as Figur by Jules.

In today's episode, Jules and I talked about babies, body love and bold acts of brand activism. We had a candid conversation where we explored all aspects of purpose as parents (or parents to be), as people, and as socially-minded movement makers changing the world. For me personally, this was a special episode. If there is any kind of influence I want to amplify, it is this—people who use their profile to ignite positive influence to create significant social impact.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Lisa Gadd - Managing Health From Home

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 03:33:00 GMT

Welcome to Today's episode of The Turning Point: The Decoding Purpose podcast special - helping us all to navigate this pandemic in a purposeful way.

Today, I am excited to be having a chat with Dr Lisa Gadd about how we stay healthy while locked up at home. I was lucky enough to work with Lisa a year or so back, and I can attest to the fact that she is seriously passionate about creating good health on purpose and never has that been more important than what it right now.

She personally suffered a stroke in 2014 enabling her to appreciate what it is to lose bodily function, to deal with the emotional loss of poor health, or to understand the resilience required to rebuild the mind, body, and spirit post trauma. That is why she is fiercely passionate about giving others the tools to have living health - and at this particular point in time, staying healthy is one of the best things we can do to keep our immunity pumping.

Today Dr. Lisa Gadd is an esteemed business leader and the founder of Living Health Group. She is an osteopath, fitness professional, and a nationally recognised coach and trainer within the health and fitness industry. She believes in compassionate healthcare focussing on holistic health solutions that treat all aspects of well being….and these are all the reasons why she was the perfect person to decode staying healthy at home with for today's podcast!

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julie Masters: Influence When it Matters Most

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 04:22:00 GMT

Welcome to today's episode of purpose in the turning points - a new series dedicated to helping you to purposefully navigate this pandemic. Today we are being joined by my friend, colleague and the influencer or influencers - the one and only Julie Masters.

Julie is Co-Founder of ODE Management, the world’s largest dedicated speaker management agency, with offices across the USA and Australia, and today is the Founder and CEO of Influence Nation. She works with business leaders and organisations to become the voice of authority in their space. She also hosts the Inside Influence podcast, that dives into the nuts and bolts of how to own your voice – and then uses it to drive a movement, a conversation, an industry or a nation.

That said, today in the context of covid-19 we will not only be getting inside influence - but will be decoding inner influence. How do we get intentional about the stories we tell ourselves? In times of crises, how do you inoculate yourself from fear? How do you make fierce decisions about what and how much information you allow into your world?

From a business perspective how do we stay informed, resourceful and open to unexpected opportunities. We are in a world where all the old rules have been turned upside down, and where the future appears more unpredictable than ever - but that still leaves room for influence. Right now there is an unparalleled opportunity for organisations and leaders to stand up and own their space to provide real, lasting value.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Future Crunch - Managing Your Information Diet

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 03:48:00 GMT

Welcome To The Turning Point Covid-19 Special. Today I am excited to have my business partners from Future Crunch on the podcast.

For those of you who don't know Future Crunch, we are a team of economists, musicians, psychologists, scientists, designers and artists, and we are on a mission to foster intelligent, optimistic thinking about the future. We are also firm believers that if we want to change the story of the human race, we have to change the stories we tell ourselves.

Today we will be decoding ‘The Information Diet’ within the context of the covid-19 Economy. Why? Because in a time of a global public health and economic crisis, it's easy to feel like we're drowning in a chaotic stream of news, tweets, Facebook posts, articles, and Whatsapp messages. As with everything in life, we can only truly process information through moderate input. However now, more than ever, we need to control how that information comes through to us. Today we will be asking the question - if information was food, how would you purposefully change how you consume it?

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danny Chiha - Your Money In The Madness

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 06:10:00 GMT

Welcome to the first edition of The Turning Point - COVID 19. A series dedicated to supporting you to navigate this pandemic purposefully.

The intention for releasing this mini-series of Decoding Purpose is simple - and it's all about our purpose (The Decoding Purpose team that is). In the last episode of Decoding Purpose, I said the following words which I will repeat today to frame up the reason Ash from Supernova Sound, Lizzy Hodgins from Basic Black Creative and I as your host - want to show up for you in this Turning Point.

I often refer to purpose as a guide to the great unknown. It is the cocoon between the caterpillar and the butterfly where the magic of transformation comes to life. Where we see what's possible (even in crises), and we move towards the change required to make that happen. Sometimes we do it by choice - BUT so often it happens through crises - the rug is pulled from underneath our feet, and we are asked to let go of what we thought defined us. Money, Power, Status...the old paradigm. Life before COVID - 19. Life before our sense of security was taken away.

When this wave hits the vulnerability is raw. After all, when you take away our health or the health of our families, we have nothing. When you take away our high paying roles, investments or security, we are nothing. When you take away our control and our belief that we are the kings or the queens of the planet, then we are reminded that we are only human. That no matter how rich, how famous or how powerful we are...our entire social paradigm can be taken down by tiny little so-called spike proteins that extend from within the core of the coronavirus to latch onto specific cells in the human body. That's all it takes to destroy a human empire. Frightening and incredibly humbling all at the same time.

BUT there is something that moves within us that can never be nothing - because it is everything. And that is our reason for being. Our legacy. Our purpose. The one thing you have that can help another human -that can provide healing for another human - or that can build hope.

In coming together Ash, Lizzy asked ourselves what can we do to help, to heal or to build hope? In that, we looked at our tools, our time (which we have more off right now) and our talents. The list included a recording studio, a sound engineer, a world-class brand stylist, a podcast host, and an incredible network of guests. And that meant we were able to share with you what we know will provide, help, healing or give you hope in these times of change. So this is our purpose - and our contribution to you is this podcast.

So how does this work? In exploring the theme of 'help, heal and build hope' I will tap into my network of incredible minds who are also on the same mission and who can use this podcast to amplify their voice during this pandemic however long it takes for us all to get through.

Unlike the standard podcast which will continue to drop every two weeks, I will be dropping these interviews as the information is available. I want you to be able to engage in the content I receive as quickly as we can turn the episodes around. At the heart of the content is one mission. To help you to navigate this pandemic purposefully and to feel just a little bit more anchored in a time that is undeniably scary for everyone.

This is also a platform for you. Please email rebecca@rebeccatapp.com if you have guest suggestions or you genuinely have a desire to decode a topic within the context of providing purpose in the pandemic.

So without further delay, let's unleash today's guest!

Daniel Chiha has over ten years of business advisory and commercial accounting experience. He commenced his career with 4 years at Crowe Horwath, started his own successful business, then joined Coca-Cola Amatil as the financial accounting manager where he led a successful team of 17 professionals. Daniel is the founding partner of Kelly+Partners Northern Beaches. He has a real passion for, and specialises in, assisting businesses to develop and execute strategies that create business viability.

Now that was Danny's official CV - and now here’s my version. I met Danny five years ago on a charity trip in Cambodia. He is one of the kindest human beings I know, who I can say with 110% confidence cares about your money way more than you do.

Professionally Danny has a gift, and his contribution is what is enabling him right now (in these times of need) to shine. This guy has an incredible ability to translate the complexity of financial management. This includes decoding government relief packages, and he provides tips on taking purposeful action and building financial resilience in these crazy, crazy times. The best part - Danny makes it so easy to understand, which is precisely what the world needs right now.

Now as you can imagine, Danny has been inundated with client calls this week - but he still managed to find a spare 40 minutes to decode finance in the turning point for the decoding purpose podcast. Danny - I am so grateful.

Welcome to Decoding Purpose Danny Chiha.

Resources: https://kellypartners.com.au/covid-19-response

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ant Moorhouse: EarthTech - The New Age Of Humanist Technology

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 04:12:00 GMT

Welcome to today's episode of the Decoding Purpose Podcast.

I recorded this podcast episode precisely one month and two days ago, and at the time, I was sat on Richards Branson's private Australian island - Make Peace Island - where I interviewed today's guest. An incredible human being by the name of Ant Moorhouse. A person who you will hear a lot more about in a few minutes...but before diving in, I think it's important to say a few things about context and timing of this podcast. One that I never expected to release during a pandemic. For all of us, the world has changed.

At the time of interviewing Ant, I was pinching myself. I was feeling grateful to be on Make Peace Island, and I was also feeling happy about the state of the world. I'm more than aware that the world has a billion problems that need solving, but in the context of this event - The Earth Tech Summit - I took comfort in knowing that somehow the next generation had it covered. These young change-makers were taking action, and that there were incredible people helping them to do that - and today, we will hear more about the initiative supporting them - EarthTech. People like today's guest - represent hope in a crazy world.

At the time of the Earth Tech Summit, I had heard whispers of this new coronavirus, yet for some reason - at the time of recording this interview one month ago - the fear and anxiety had not yet surfaced. I think like so many Australians I somehow felt inoculated from a flu born in a town some 8000 kilometres away from my home. That sense of safety was ironic given that at the time of recording, I was sharing an island with people from India, Bangladesh, Kenya, Nigeria, Spain and the list goes on. I was a part of a genuinely global tribe. A tribe who would have never have come together had this event been scheduled only a few weeks later...that was BC - Before Covid-19 and now we have entered an entirely new way of life.

It's still so hard to conceive that only weeks later... All of our borders would be closed; we would have over 1000 cases of Covid 19 confirmed with the numbers accelerating. That the music, events, food and hospitality industries would be decimated and that the word 'recession - well actually depression' would slip back into anyone's vocabulary. Or that my two-year-old daughter would be sat here next to me while I write these words, as I keep her home from child care to keep my parents safe and well. How could any of this be real?

This is what I would call collective shock. And just like any shock, there are feelings of paralysis, overwhelm and uncertainty. It is a time where we have been thrown out of our bodies, our very survival has come into focus, and in moving forward, the only option we have is to ground. To stand firm in an entirely new reality where the game has changed. The rules are different and life as we knew it, is not anything like the life we now know.

So where do we begin in navigating this TURNING POINT? Is this the wake-up call humanity needed while we slept through the inevitability of a pandemic? Is this our god, the god of nature, the god of science, or a spiritual god of your understanding.....no longer waiting for change, but commanding we take action.

These are not questions that I can answer. But I can take notice. I can BE CONSCIOUS of the fact we are being asked to STOP, to SLOW down and to take STOCK - not of toilet paper - but of our identity, our influence and our impact.

After-all the only good news that has come out of this Pandemic is that with global economic activity ramping down as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, it is hardly surprising that emissions of a variety of gases related to energy and transport have been reduced. This is undeniably great for the planet - but what about you? How are you transforming in all of this? How are you dealing with the uncertainty and fear as we step into a new way of living?

When I speak about purpose, I often refer to it as the great unknown. It is the cocoon between the caterpillar and the butterfly where the magic of transformation comes to life. Where we see what's possible, and we move towards the change required to make that happen. Sometimes we do it by choice - BUT so often it happens through crises - the rug is pulled from underneath our feet, and we are asked to let go of what we thought defined us. Money, Power, Status...the old paradigm. Life before COVID - 19. Life before our sense of security was taken away.

Consider this...when you take away our health or the health of our families, we have nothing. When you take away our high paying roles, investments or security, we are nothing. When you take away our control and our belief that we are the kings or the queens of the planet, then we are reminded that we are only human. That no matter how rich, how famous or how powerful we are...our entire social paradigm can be taken down by tiny little so-called spike proteins that extend from within the core of the coronavirus to latch onto specific cells in the human body. That's all it takes to destroy a human empire. Frightening and incredibly humbling all at the same time.

But there is something that this virus or any virus can never take away from us. And that is our reason for being. The one thing you have that can help another human -that can provide healing - or build hope. That is your purpose, and its relevance is more significant now that any other time in history....and why does that matter?

Because you might be scared of getting sick or family getting sick, you might be afraid of being alone or being bored. You could be afraid of losing money, assets, investments or shares. That's okay - it's okay to be frightened - but at some point you will need to make a choice, and that choice is simple. You either choose fear, or you choose love.

You have time right now. You can go within. So ask yourself...what is your gift and how can you help, heal or build hope. What is your identity, your influence or your impact? Who do you choose to be in this crises? Money will never replace human kinds desire for meaning - and that is abundant right now. How are you showing up and who are you becoming in this and because of this. To quote today's guest - we should never waste a good crisis. That guest - the incredible Ant Moorehouse.

INTRODUCTION

Ant spent a decade in the Australian Army as a Special Forces Counter Terrorism Commander before starting a crises management business Dynamiq in 2005. Dynamiq is a 24/7 emergency evacuation, technology and consulting firm. Over the next 10 years, Ant led Dynamiq to become a truly international firm, working globally in 155 countries with $20mil+ in revenue. In 2015 Ant exited Dynamiq, selling to Insurance Australia Group.

At the time, Ant had recently returned from 4 years in Boulder, Colorado, where he had been investing in and mentoring tech-start-ups and social enterprises. Before returning to live in Australia with his wife and two young daughters - the family went on holiday to the Great Barrier Reef. It was good. But it was nowhere near as breathtaking as when Ant and his wife were at the reef 18 years prior on their Honeymoon. The damage was clear, and for Ant, this was a turning point moment where he knew it was time to take action.

And as a former member of the military taking action and engaging in a mission was second nature. THAT SAID - this time Ant knew that the mission was to save the planet and that he would need to recruit the brightest army on earth. He needed a tribe of Earth warriors armed with technology as the primary weapon.

As a result, he and co founder Brian launched - EarthTech who are a social enterprise that is supporting people to make the discoveries, create the technologies and build the companies we need to save our planet and our future. The goal is to help the world meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 - and I think in the context of COVID-19 achieving these goals has never been more significant as it is right now.

The EarthTech Challenge brings together a community of entrepreneurs, technologists, innovators, mentors, like-minded partners and of course, young changemakers from all over the world. I felt privileged to spend time with Ant, Brian and the global tribe of world changers that came together on Make Peace Island.

Like any great challenge, there was, of course, a winner who I want to make special note of today.

Safewheel are an affordable emergency medical service provider to the rural people of Bangladesh. They have created environment-friendly mini electric tricycle ambulances that provide affordable ambulance and doorstep medical service to villagers.

I think it's fair to say then when Safewheel won the Earthtech challenge no one realised how significant supporting medical services would become. Since then Safewheel has stepped up to the demands of Covid 19 and this week EarthTech and Safewheel are launching a SafeWheel crowdfunding campaign. With $50k Safewheel can positively impact 12million people in Bangladesh via education, distribution of COVID-19 supplies and medical services. For more info jump on https://earthtech.io/and reach out to Ant.

So now, without further delay, grab your cup of green tea, coffee, wine - whatever it is. Maybe change rooms for those of you at home in self-isolation, find a plant, open a window and connect with the Earth as a salute to our home. Today more than ever, our life here on earth should be celebrated - and our purpose matters more than ever.

Welcome to the podcast Ant Moorehouse.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Nally: Evolve - Pioneering In A World Of Wonder

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 01:09:00 GMT

When today's guest came bounding through the doors of the supernova sound recording studios here in Surry Hills I somehow knew that I had landed on a date with destiny. Or shall I say a double date with both Wonder and Wander. Why? Because I knew a soul sister had just walked in.

To Clarify….todays is a guest is all of things you want from a business podcast. A respected thought leader, an entrepreneur, a strategic leader, an innovators and a person whose black book features the names of some of the most revered entrepreneurs, speakers and authors all over the world.

Yet at the same time….she has boldly stepped out of the spiritual closet. She’s not ashamed of crystal infused call outs to the universe as a way of manifesting magic in business. She does not silence her magic nor quieten her sage….and that I freaking LOVE because today that is exactly what this world needs to change, to shift and to evolve in this great turning point. Her name…..Sarah Nally otherwise known as the woman of wonder.

Some of you would know Sarah as the Co-founder of Australia’s most innovative event series ‘Wired for Wonder’ for CommBank, Tropical Biz Retreat ‘Nurture Her’, online shoe business ‘Sienna Baby’, creative consultancy ‘Wonder and Wander’. At the heart of her journey as both an intrepreneur (working within corporate organisations) and an entrepreneur is the idea that we walk with purpose, while shots of awe light fireworks from our eyes. She is a firm believer in the ‘Wonder Mindset’ and assists CEOS and entrepreneurs to step into their power and into the work required to ignite their highest potential.

Sarah is also a queen of intuitive and human centric innovation….in particular design thinking - and in our chat we even looked how we can use design thinking to decode purpose. Now that was fun! While on the subject of design thinking and innovation at the time recording this podcast Sarah had just accepted a brand new role as the Head of Communications and Change at National Australia Bank. I can't wait to see how this role evolves when charged with a wonder rocket like Sarah.

Some of the touch points we covered off today include:

How people can break through with wild ideas and find their purpose without leaving their corporate jobs - and why that is exactly what you should do.
We decoded the connection between wonder and purpose
We looked at why the most powerful thought leaders influencer with purpose.
We looked at the intersection between our spiritual lives and our working lives.
The purpose of parenting and to add a little dash sparkle we unlocked why your glitter never needs to be litter.

So without further delay, kick back, add a dash of glitter to your beverage….but I know that is a podcast that is going to make you sparkle. I am so excited to be introducing the queen of all of things wonder - Sarah Nally.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter Baines: Operation Purpose - Epic Leadership In The Turning Points

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 21:27:00 GMT

Welcome to Episode Two, Season Two of The Decoding Purpose Podcast.

I'm going to kick off today's podcast with a quote by Steve Jobs that I love.

You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something - your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever.

The reason I bring up this quote is that when I interviewed today's guest, I suddenly felt conscious of the fact that I was in one of those ‘looking backwards’ moments. That the person sitting there across from me in the studio was not only an influential person but a person who influenced my career in ways I could have never anticipated upon meeting them.

Why is that you may ask? I have spent most of my career working alongside some of the world's best thought leaders. They all had influence, but there were a few that also created epic social impact. Today's guest is one of those people. I first met Peter Baines in my early twenties and his presence in the formative years of my career in the speaking industry, was in looking back one of the main influences in my life leading me to my passion for understanding purpose driven influence. The kind that changes the world.

Pete's story also happens to be jaw dropping! Why? Because investigating homicides, leading international teams into scenes of crisis and disaster is not your typical path to becoming a speaker or business consultant. Then again, Pete learnt about leadership on the front line. Where it matters most. He worked on the ground after the 2002 Bali Bombing and the 2004 Boxing Day Thailand Tsunami where his life changed forever. This was the turning point that ignited Pete's purpose - The creation of Hands Across The Water, a charity on a mission to provide children in Thailand with a life of choice.

Fifteen years after starting the charity he now spends much of his time helping other charity leaders through The Growth Project and advises business on how they can and indeed should benefit from their engagement with their community partners through corporate social responsibility programs.

Welcome to the podcast, Peter Baines.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Natalie Dean-Weymark & Rebecca Tapp: The Art of Purpose Driven Public Relations

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 23:05:00 GMT

Welcome to the first episode of Decoding Purpose for 2020!

I hope you all had a fantastic break over the Christmas and New Year. For many here in Australia the holiday season was one we will never forget for all of the wrong reasons. The reality is that the fires have been burning since September and they continue to wreak havoc as the worst in recorded history. Our thoughts, love and condolences go out to all of you who have been personally affected by the fires. Our hearts go out to the staggering 1 billion animals are now estimated dead in Australia’s fires. Finally, a big thank you to the firies in Australia and all over the world who have bravely defended our land.

So today, I am launching season two of the Decoding Purpose Podcast and well before any fires started at the end of last year, I decided to theme this year's podcast around ‘Turning Points’. Little did I realise at the time that Australia was about to face one of the most significant turning points in recorded history. A turning point related to a planetary tipping point - and a tipping point that is related to every little decision we make as individuals every day.

So today we will be diving into the theme for 2020 and decoding why Turning points are so significant in a journey of purpose. I will be sharing my thoughts, my ideas and the big questions I have pondered upon with regards to why purpose is so often found in crises and how we can embrace by choice rather than crises.

In the second half of the podcast I will also be interviewing Natalie Dean-Weymark.

Nat and her husband Luke are the cofounders of compass creative. They are also partners in business and life, with a combined marketing and PR career of over 20 years. Like so many purpose-driven entrepreneurs these loved their work but felt something was missing. Their turning point - a holiday that gave them time to reflect on the contribution they wanted to make in the world. As a result, the Compass Creative studio was born.

Compass is a boutique Marketing and PR consultancy that is trying to do things differently. They work only with brands they love, and have made an intentional decision to do good work, for brands that do good in the world.

In today's conversation with Nat we explored.

The art of purpose-driven pr.
How to create authentic brand connections.
The art of purpose-driven storytelling
How to get brand activism right...and so much more.

So, grab your coffee, or if your like anything like me and on a post-holiday cleanse - then grab your detox tea and get ready for episode one - season two. Decoding Purpose - The Turning Point. Welcome to the podcast.

Links and Resources:

https://www.compasscreative.com.au/

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

https://www.blueknot.org.au/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patricia Dennis - The Jewels Of Purpose & Why Its Never To Late To Shine

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 23:06:00 GMT

Welcome to the final episode of Decoding Purpose in 2019!

When I started the Decoding Purpose podcast in January, I set out with one intention, and that was to decode purpose from every angle possible. To look at the pursuit for meaning through the lens of the individual, the organisation, for charities, through the lens of science, spirituality and the arts. To take the conversation to a new level and to expand traditional thinking about the true nature of purpose in our lives.

When I look back at the range of episodes...I am proud, because within the collection that is ‘Decoding Purpose’ exists a legacy. A library and an incredible resource for anyone out there who believes that there is more for them in this life. More meaning, more fulfilment and fundamentally a more significant opportunity to transform and ignite a higher potential. Every single episode contains chunks of infinite wisdom and like jewels in a crown every interview offered me on a personal level something that crystallised how purpose was identified. But more than we looked at how purpose feels. What it is from the inside out.

What is interesting is that we can kind of think of lives like episodes of a podcast. Unique conversations, themes, catalysts for change and moments of wisdom - wisdom we often only discover in looking back.

That is why for my last episode of 2019 I am more than excited to Introduce to you an incredible woman, who I met when I was coaching at a university for professional speakers. A woman who had decided to go back to university to become a speaker at 85 years of age!

Today’s guest is Patricia Dennis. At 85 Patricia is youthful, energetic, trying new things, re-skilling into areas previously uncharted so that she can use the incredible diversity of her life, for the betterment of others. Tricia is a woman taking life for all that it has, and as far as she is concerned her life is a new day - every day, but the journey she has been on is a story that must be honoured and shared so that we all can learn what it means to have gratitude and to hope for a better day.

Growing up in a Japanese concentration camp in the Philippines, her family were literally one night away from leaving for Australia when the Japanese invaded. But for Patricia, this start to life that could have, and would have, completely crippled even the strongest of humans, this was the event that made her realise the beauty of life, the incredible gift of being alive - the gift of being in tune with your purpose.

Not wanting to waste a moment of her life, Highlights of Tricia’s hectic and fulfilling life include modelling both in Australia and in Europe, her own weekly TV segment covering women’s issues on Hal Todd’s Midday Show on Channel 9; a dancing role in the BBC film Vanity Fair; and TV roles in The Secret Life of Us and Something in the Air.

There was so much I learnt from Tricia today, and I am so excited to share this heartfelt, poignant conversation with you and I couldn't think of a better way to end this decade in style!

Now before I welcome Tricia on - I want to let you know during the month of January we will be taking a small intermission to refresh, rework and reenergize the format for next year's podcast which will commence in February.

I am a firm believer that purpose is something that is in a state of evolution, and that is why I think it is so important to take a pause, to realign with the magic, and to step into a new level of creativity in ensuring our journey in decoding purpose is one that continues to fly high in the new year.

Before signing out I want to say firstly a big thank you to the decoding purpose team. You know who you are and your support has been incredible. This podcast is produced by Ash at Supernova Sound and recorded in the Supernova Sound studio in Surry Hills. Ash - without you none of this is possible. Thanks for being such a huge part of the magic.

So with for the rest you, It's Christmas so grab your eggnog, Christmas pudding, a glass of bubbles or whatever it is that makes you feel joy. Kick back and enjoy an adventure into the pursuit of purpose in the creation of our life legacy!

Welcome to the podcast - Tricia Dennis.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Angus Hervey - Future Crunch: Purpose and The Adaptability Quotient

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 02:15:00 GMT

Welcome to another episode of the Decoding Purpose Podcast!

Today I am feeling the buzz of the festive season upon us, so what better time to have a little bit of fun and to celebrate your tribe — those extraordinary human beings who make your world go round. And in my case, that tribe happens to consist of some of the brightest minds on the planet. Scientists, technologists, entrepreneurs and musicians who fundamentally believe through intelligent optimism we can change the world ...and that the world is already changing in the most miraculous of ways. That tribe is known as Future Crunch.

Collectively we believe that science and technology are creating a future that is more peaceful, connected and abundant. We’re determined to share that story - via epic newsletters jam-packed with good news stories from all over the world, keynote presentations even fusing music with meaning as we lean into the intersection between performance and purpose — creativity and Thought Leadership.

Today's guest on the podcast is the co-founder of Future Crunch and my business partner - the Incredible Dr Angus Hervey. Gus and I were both incredibly excited to come together for this podcast to firstly celebrate the birth of his newborn daughter and newest member of our tribe but to also decode turning points, mindset, the media and movements in our pursuit to unlock the power of both purpose and intelligent optimism.

The most exciting part is that we also unpacked Futures Crunch brand new keynote launching in 2020 - The Adaptability Quotient. Why might you ask? Two reasons: because at Future Crunch we believe that adaptability is an essential skill for navigating the 21st century, and purpose is the anchor by which adaptability can thrive. You’ve heard of IQ and EQ; this century belongs to those that are quick to read and act on signals of change.

To give you a brief recap of Angus's formal bio - he is a political economist specialising in the impact of disruptive technologies on society. Along with founding Future Crunch, he was the founding community manager of Random Hacks of Kindness, a global initiative from Google, IBM, Microsoft, NASA and the World Bank to create open-source technology solutions to social challenges. He was also the first editorial manager for Global Policy, one of the world's leading international policy journals. He holds a PhD in Government and a Masters in International Political Economy from the London School of Economics, where he was also the Ralph Miliband Scholar from 2009 to 2012.

Now to stay in the spirit of Adaptability - today, I wanted to shake things up with the intro and have some creative fun. It just so happens that I am also joined in the studio by the most creative member of The Future Crunch team - our in house philosopher Will Tait. Will is the creative genius behind the keyboard performing with Future Crunch at prominent events in 2019 including Tedx Melbourne and SingularityU Australia, and he has created a special surprise intro for Dr Angus Hervey.

Welcome to the Decoding Purpose Podcast!

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Rowan: Visions - Decoding The Art Of Purpose

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 00:23:00 GMT

Welcome to today's episode of the Decoding Purpose Podcast.

When we think of purpose, it is often something that we articulate. We find words and craft narrative that we can then build a story from. A story we tell ourselves, or a story we share with the world that captures the essence of our why - our contribution to the world.

But what happens...when our preferred method of self-expression does not come to us in words. After-all for some of us, we learn or express ourselves visually, whereas others listen or express themselves musically. Some of us prefer to touch and feel exploring the world physically…so if your natural method of self-expression doesn’t necessarily involve words ...how can you connect with a sense of purpose in a way that feels right for you?

Today's guest is one of Australia’s most prominent speed painters - Sarah Rowan. Sarah and I first met in 2015 when I launched my business, and as a part of the launch, she painted my brand purpose, at the launch party. Now it goes without saying that Sarah is an extraordinarily gifted artist, however having had first-hand first experience of Sarah’s creative magic, I can attest to the fact that she as an innate gift for translating a brand purpose into a visual masterpiece…and she can do it in less than 30 minutes!

Sarah began her career graduating from Converse College in 2003 with a BFA in Studio Art and started an art business in Greenville, South Carolina, USA before moving to Sydney to expand her artistic horizons. Today she teaches art Art at a Sydney school, and as a speed painter, she has painted at over 350 events raising over $170,000 for charity. Her mission to end human trafficking.

In today's conversation, Sarah and I unpacked:

The process of bringing purpose to life visually - or through other creative mediums.
How creatives can get creative - in making their purpose profitable.
We explored the role of creativity, curiosity, and playfulness in discovering purpose.
How do we embrace failure and vulnerability as a part of the creative process?

In addition to everything I just mentioned I was honoured to go on a journey with Sarah through her life growing up in a highly religious environment where in her case she was unable to live openly as a gay woman, until coming out 2 years ago.

Today Sarah is genuinely in love with a beautiful partner, and her life has shifted in magical ways. However, her transformation was profound and asked her to step into a new level of truth and to become someone who always existed inside, but whom she had never let be free. Purpose does ask us to step into a radical level of self-acceptance - and it is from this space we can truly spread our wings and fly but sometimes we need to let go of who we thought we were to experience that freedom of who we are.

So without further delay journey with me through a world of colour, courage, and clarity with regards to what it means to live a full life. A truthful life. And a life where through painting limitless versions of our future we become who we were always meant to be - with the one and only Sarah Rowan. Welcome to the podcast.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jamie Skella: Purpose, Emerging Tech & The Human Chain Reaction

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 07:48:00 GMT

Over the last 15 years, I have been blessed to work with globally renowned futurists learning about disruptive innovations; however, I am only beginning to realise the power these technologies are having in shifting what it means to be human. This is the exact reason why I was so curious to interview Jamie Skella about what it means to be a purposeful human in an age being redefined by emerging technologies. The exciting thing is that it's not technology that has the influence but the chain reactions to those technologies.

Todays Guest is Jamie Skella. He is a technologist who has spent 20 years in the design, building and advising of businesses across IoT, esports, and advertising. He is a renowned influencer and an advisor in emerging technology and foresight strategy. He is the Co-Founder of Horizon State, winner of the World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer award - joining the likes of Google, Airbnb, and Spotify - and was also voted 7 of 100 on a list of world-changing companies by The Australian. He currently manages Australia’s first publicly listed esports business, Esports Mogul.

Today, Jamie and I chatted about:

The sweet spot between human purpose and technology.
What technology can teach us about what it means to be human - and what our future could look like?
We decoded blockchain.
Unpacked the chain reactions of technology on humans and society.
We explored how technology can solve significant social problems via empathy, connectedness and even cryptocurrencies.
And much much more.

So grab yourself a coffee...and strap in because we are going purposefully back to the future with the incredible Jamie Skella.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephanie Lorenzo: She Who Rises - Faith In The Voices Of Purpose

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 03:06:00 GMT

Welcome to today's episode of Decoding Purpose.

Today's guest is the incredible Steph Lorenzo. Many of you would know Steph as the founder of Project Futures - An Australian not for profit organisation dedicated to combating human trafficking and sexual exploitation by empowering young professionals to utilise their time, skills and talents to raise awareness and funding for projects in the Asia Pacific region.

Steph spent 8 years as the CEO of Project Futures...however in March 2017 after raising more than 5 million dollars to end human trafficking and winning a long list of awards including The Financial Reviews' 100 Women of influence, and the Women's Weekly's Women of the Future Award in 2016.....she decided to call it quits.

After some time out, a second turning came around for Steph. An opportunity that fused her purpose for the empowerment of women, her faith, and a mission to challenge the hierarchy of the catholic church and its response to a changing world and emerging problems, such as sexual and power abuses.

Today, steph is the communications manager for Voices of Faith who aim to bring together leaders in the Vatican with the global Catholic community, so they can recognise that women have the expertise, skills and gifts to play a leadership role in the Church.

In today's conversation Steph and I explored:

The highs and lows of her role as the CEO of Project Futures
The realities of 'letting go' as she walked away from a charity she created.
What it is to create a legacy, and the transition into discovering a new purpose.
We unpacked her new role with Voices of Faith - decoding issues around gender equality, female empowerment and what it takes to challenge the status quo of one of the oldest institutions and symbols of power - the catholic church.
I also asked the hard questions...diving into to sexual and power abuses in the church, how gender equality can help to solve these problems.
I also asked Steph whether she felt polarised by others in a role so closely attached to the church. Within that we explored judgments and explored the importance of diverse conversations regardless of our differences.

I have to say that I felt humbled having a deeply honest conversation with Steph about who she was, who she is, and where she is going in this big adventure we call life. What I will say is that while Steph's mechanism for purpose may have evolved, her purpose is unshakable. And that is to empower women with a voice, and with the influence to change the world, and regardless of the past, we can create a better future.

Welcome to the podcast Steph Lorenzo.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Peacock: Decoding Movements - Ideas, Impact & Acts Over Ads.

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 02:15:00 GMT

Welcome to today's episode of Decoding Purpose.

The one thing that I love the most about hosting this podcast is that the kind of people who are attracted to purpose seems to have some innate characteristics. Attributes such as courage of conviction, an ability to embrace radical truth even if it's uncomfortable, and they are candid. Willing to share their stories wholeheartedly with a mission to inspire the kind of conversations - that inspire us all to create a better world. A more abundant and peaceful world for all of humankind. Every once in a while they are also handy strumming a guitar as a podcast warm up, and today's guest is no exception.

As an entrepreneur and a change-maker, Ben Peacock ticks all the bells and whistles of success, the main difference being that his success as an entrepreneur is one that is measured by world changing ideas and epic levels of social impact. Years ago Ben set an intention to help create 100 ideas that make the world a better place, and since then he has made the target of 100 ideas seem like small fry!

Ben is an author, cancer survivor and a founder of do-good agency, Republic of Everyone who are a world leading brand, sustainability and innovation company. Ben and his team have worked on award winning social change campaigns including Tails for Whales, the even more award-winning Garage Sale Trail, the fledgling Grow It Local and the Greens ad made famous by the Gruen Transfer. At the heart of Ben's philosophy is that acts are far more powerful than ads...and I can attest to the fact that Ben is a man grounded in taking action.

Along with discussing Bens incredible professional journey, we also explored Ben’s more vulnerable life experiences. In reflecting on Bens cancer journey we talked about how he healed, we explored the dialogue around talking openly about men's issues such as testicular cancer and we discussed how Ben’s cancer acted as a catalyst for the urgency of Ben’s purpose. A part of that purpose was writing a book in which he titled Lessons My Left Testicle.

In today's conversation Ben I discussed:

Why purpose is in the execution opposed to the idea.
The role of radical truth and integrity in purpose.
We looked at the evolution of purpose in business over the last decade.
We explored the shared value, collaboration and the creation of collective impact.
We discussed ego vs contribution in our missions to change the world.
We broke down the a -z process of taking an idea and making it into a movement.
And much, much more.

So kick back, follow Bens lead, warm up with a few strums on the guitar, grab your coffee, or a beer from a carbon negative brewery if you feel inclined - and yes this kind of beer does exist! Whatever your drinking get ready to go for a ride with the one and only Ben Peacock. This is decoding purpose. Welcome to the podcast Ben.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Debbie Haski-Leventhal - A Masters In Purpose and Education For The New World

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:09:00 GMT

When I started this podcast, I set the intention to explore purpose from every angle and to make sure I created a space for conversations that sat on the edge of change in the creation of a new future. That is why...I also felt that it was essential to better understand the role of purpose through the lens of those who are literally creating that future...movement makers that include the teachers, the university professors and the entrepreneurs out there who are using their tools, talents and time to inspire, educate and activate the next generation.

And this is a generation that are seeking purpose. Young people who are inspired by the likes of Greta Thurberg who has been all over the news this week heading up the global school strike for climate change, or Emma Gonzales an American activist and advocate for gun control. So the question beckons...how are universities responding to the rise of purpose and are educational bodies nurturing purpose in young people?

Today's guest is someone who is not only an amazing human being, but she is also a prominent member of the global community of purpose pioneers in the CSR and education space. Dr Debbie Haski-Leventhal is a Professor in Management at Macquarie Graduate School of Management. She is the author of "Strategic CSR: Tools and theories for responsible management" (SAGE).

Debbie is a leader of responsible management education and works with the United Nation's Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), conducting international studies on business students and their attitudes towards CSR and responsible management education. Debbie has published several reports and papers on the topic, and this work was covered by the international media, including in the New York Times and Financial Review.

Today, she has ignited a brand new passion for social change and hopes to start a movement of purpose-driven universities. She is currently writing a new book on the subject and recently debuted on the Tedx stage, sharing her passion and ideologies for the future of purpose in universities.

Today, we explored so many themes, including:

Why our understanding of CSR in business is evolving
The rise of corporate political activism as a future trend.
The public perception of universities and why purpose can flip that perspective
Why young people have all of the tools and the desire to become movement makers and how universities can facilitate that?
We explore whether there is a connection between the women's movement and the rise of purpose.
And much much more.

So kick back, grab yourself a cup of coffee or tea and jump on board the decoding purpose bus! Maybe one day, it will be possible to gain a masters in purpose and be part of a movement that is creating a brand new world. Welcome to the podcast, Debbie Haski-Leventhal.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick Craig - Leading From Purpose & Creating A Life You Can't Unlive

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 07:16:00 GMT

I think it is fair to say that 2019 is the year of purpose and everybody is talking about it. It started with Larry Fink - the CEO of Black Rock Management, writing a letter to Black Rocks CEO network about purpose.

Only a few weeks ago the Business RoundTable in Washington announced the release of a new statement on the purpose of the corporation signed by 181 CEOs who committed to lead their companies for the benefit of all stakeholders - customers, employees, suppliers, communities and shareholders.

This is an exciting time in business, and the conversation about the significance of purpose has hit the ground running. That said, the essential thing in this time of change is that leaders do more than talk about purpose. See in the words of my next guest - purpose is where the heart aligns with the head - not the other way round. Anyone can pass the day by 'doing', whereas purpose is about 'being', and that is something we experience - not something that we as individuals are told.

Today's guest on the podcast is Nick Craig. He is the Founder and President of the Core Leadership Institute, formerly the Authentic Leadership Institute and author of "Leading From Purpose." Nick’s insights and approach come from over 25 years of working with top teams, senior leadership programs, executive coaching, and architecting results-focused change initiatives.

Mid-way through his career, Nick realised that what was least understood, but most needed, was to help senior leaders access their deeper wisdom in challenging times. The last 15 years, he has focused on this, resulting in the Core Leadership Institute’s ability to integrate the work of Purposeful Leadership to enable sustainable business results.

Along with "Leading from Purpose", Nick is the co-author of "From Purpose to Impact" with Scott Snook published by Harvard Business Review (May 2014). He co-authored this year’s updated release of "Finding Your True North" with Bill George of Harvard Business School and his work in leadership purpose has been used in corporate and academic settings, including GE, Unilever and Wharton’s Advanced Management Program.

In today's fascinating conversation, Nick and I covered off:

How purpose as an archeological dig that uncovers layers of meaning revealed in our journey of life.
We discussed why some leaders effectively integrate purpose-driven business strategy, whereas others are challenged.
We decoded some of those challenges and highlighted some of the myths about purpose.
We looked at the relationship between brand integrity and purpose.
We dissected why purpose is not a cause - and why it must start from the inside out.
We took a look at the significance of purpose in the future of leadership...and much much more.

So grab a coffee -and get ready to dive into a world of what it takes to drive leadership impact - in the new dawn of purpose with the one and only Nick Craig.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julie Masters: Inside Influence - From Meaning To Movements

Tue, 27 Aug 2019 06:00:00 GMT

Welcome to today’s episode of the Decoding Purpose podcast.

I have been really excited to share today's episode with you for two reasons. Firstly because I think the content is going to flip your perspective on what it means to completely own your purpose, but also because today's guest has been a great friend and a mentor for more than 15 years. A person whose brain, insights and wisdom about life and business embody what it means to be ‘world class’.

I was reading a quote the other day by a thought leaders called David Bornstein, and I think that this quote sums up perfectly the relevance of today's interview. To share Davids words with you...he said:

“An idea is like a play. It needs a good producer and a good promoter even if it is a masterpiece. Otherwise the play may never open; or it may open but, for a lack of an audience, close after a week. An idea will not move from the fringes to the mainstream simply because it is good; it must be skill-fully marketed before it will actually shift people's perceptions and behaviour.”

To provide context on this quote while it's one thing to have a purpose, without influence purpose is just an idea. Purpose might guide the ship, but influence is the sail. So with that in mind, what does it take to to own your voice - and then amplify it to drive an industry, a conversation, a movement or a nation because if we can understand that, then we can really understand the power that is purpose.

Todays guest is the incredible Julie Masters - Founder and CEO of Influence Nation. She works with business leaders and organisations to become the voice of authority in their space. With 15 years of experience and management in the speaking world, she earned a reputation for launching and advising some of the world’s most respected thought leaders. Clients include industry leading CEO’s, speakers, best-selling authors and media personalities – the voices of which have reached millions of people globally through speaking, publishing and digital channels.

Over the years, Jules and I have spent hours diving into the nuts and bolts of what makes a big idea tick, and our interview today was no different. We explored:

The power of digital access channels in driving influential purpose
What takes an idea into the kind of velocity to create a movement
Why is storytelling a currency in influence, and what are the components of great storytelling
Why contribution, consistency and certainty will take your purpose to the next level.
Why intention trumps authenticity every time
We also explore the connection between the rise of purpose and the rise of influencer marketing… and much much more.

With that in mind, kick back and enjoy today's episode of Decoding Purpose with the Incredible Julie Masters. Welcome to the podcast.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Afdhel Aziz: The GPS Of Purpose & Why Good Is The New Cool

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 08:07:00 GMT

Welcome to today's bonus episode of the Decoding Purpose Podcast. I am releasing this BONUS episode to celebrate the launch of the GOOD IS THE NEW COOL Conference in Sydney this weekend and Melbourne next weekend.

I always get excited when a guest comes to visit me in the studio and today was no exception. Infact my guest came all the way from Los Angeles on a mission to share inspirational stories of purpose with the world. That person is Afdhel Aziz, and he is an international keynote speaker, author and the creator of Good Is The New Cool, which is a book and a conference that amplifies optimistic, purpose driven and hopeful stories of world change.

In meeting Af today, I honestly felt like I was hanging out with a very old friend. A kindred spirit who managed to match my obsession for decoding purpose in our personal and professional lives. Our conversation today went around the world as we dissected purpose as a driving force in the next economy, purpose in brand strategy, purpose in an organisation. Most significantly we looked at the connection between personal purpose and the pursuit of a deeper and more spiritually connected life. There was no stone left unturned.

It is clear to me that Af is on a mission to solve one of the biggest problems facing companies and individuals in the 21st century: how to find purpose and meaning in the work they do, and unlock the power of business to do good in the world. Watch the video below to find out about his inspiring journey.

Following a life-changing moment when he experienced the devastating effects of the South Asian tsunami in his native Sri Lanka, he embarked on a journey to explore inspiring work. This lead to his first book 'Good is the New Cool : Market Like You Give a Damn' (co-authored by Bobby Jones) which explored the link between purpose and success in companies like Warby Parker, Zappos and Citibank.

He realized that he had a burning desire to be of service to companies looking to unleash the power of purpose, which led to him quitting his job in corporate life and touring the world as a professional speaker and consultant, and speaking to tens of thousands of people around the world from New York to Stockholm to Mexico.

It also lead to him setting up a brand purpose consultancy, Conspiracy of Love, which has advised Fortune 500 companies like Adidas, Sonos, Bacardi, Mars and Coty on how use the power of purpose to connect with Millennial and Gen-Z audiences. Along with Big Data, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and disruptive technology, ‘purpose’ is one of the biggest challenges facing businesses today. In this age of disruption, the term “Corporate Social Responsibility” has quickly evolved into “Corporate Social OPPORTUNITY” and is vital to stay competitive.

I hope you enjoy today's podcast, and if you would like to come and hang out with me, Afdhel and a group of world changing humans grab your ticket at www.goodisthenewcool/sydney and enter the discount code UP2GOOD.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Bunn: Decoding Dharma The Ayurvedic Way

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 03:51:00 GMT

Hello and welcome to the Decoding Purpose podcast.

Regular listeners of Decoding Purpose will know that for me, a huge part of my pursuit for purpose has been exploring what some may refer to as the ‘space in between’- consciousness or life force. For some that is a space uncovered in meditation or yoga, for others this space is the exploration of eastern philosophies such as the Ikigai or mindfulness. It is a space that could be found in science, nature or in the expression of art. Whatever it is for you personally...it is a space of solitude, reflection, introspection, and of a deeper connection to the body, mind and spirit. That is why I am more than excited to dive into that space, in order to decode our personal dharma with Ayurvedic practitioner, meditation master, and keynote speaker extraordinaire Mark Bunn.

One of things that I personally admire and respect about Mark is the manner in which he has been able to simplify and translate eastern medicine so that it makes sense in a modern world. In Fact Mark’s speaking presentations for corporate organisations really do take the transcendental and make it tool driven, practical and highly applicable to a day at work in the western world. At the heart of the conversation, is an eastern exploration of high performance, and purpose or in Ayurvedic terms our Dharma, as a super highway that allows us to step into a higher potential.

Marks background, as a professional AFL footballer, has provided him with a deep understanding of exercise, nutrition and health science. However, his passion to understand eastern medicine was inspired by a volunteer trip to South East Asia for an aid organisation, where he witnessed people who despite living in extreme poverty where extremely happy. This made him question what was different about their way of life?

These people weren’t worried about good fats, bad fats, cholesterol levels or high-tech exercise programs. Their levels of health and happiness were off the charts compared to our sophisticated western society. So began Mark's research into Eastern medicine. After years of studying the world's healthiest, longest living people and formal training in Ayurvedic medicine (Maharishi Ayurveda), Mark wrote ‘Ancient Wisdom for Modern Health’. It's popularity in becoming a three-time best-seller confirmed Mark's belief that making health simple is the key for sustained happiness at work and home.

Today, Mark and I covered so much ground, talking about transcendental meditation, the basics of ayurvedic profiling or what is called our doshas, the incredible intuitive abilities of our bodies, and just how much we have to learn from ancient practices in the pursuit of purpose.

Welcome to the Podcast.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisa Earle McLeod: Noble Purpose & Driving Revenue With Pride

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 03:41:00 GMT

I don’t know about you, but when I hear the word noble, there’s a couple of images that spring to mind. There’s images of knights or soldiers defending kingdoms, and images of people like Mother Theresa placing their own needs aside for the needs that they can see in the world. In the mix of these images, I can guarantee that one of the last images to spring to mind, is that of a salesman. But in this episode of Decoding Purpose, I certainly had a new perspective from guest Lisa McLeod on how the word noble epitomises something much more personal, accessible and individual to each and every person - beginning with the sales people!

A global expert in operationalising purpose, Lisa introduced Noble Purpose® to the world in her best selling book, Selling with Noble Purpose. Her research demonstrates how organisations with a purpose bigger than money make more money and generate greater customer and employee engagement.

Following spending time with some incredible high performing sales people, Lisa realised that those who could connect what they were selling with the people they were selling to, produced bigger results than their counterparts.

“I was trying to find language to describe the emotion these people had that propelled them to go the extra mile, and actually be more assertive, than some of their counterparts because they were what we came to call true believers. It was the nobility of that, I’m here because patients need me, I’ve got to sell this drug because patients need it. Or later we built an adventure travel company and it became “our trips change peoples lives! I’ve got to sell more, I want more lives to be changed!” That feeling was common in the top performers and we needed a word to capture that, and noble became the perfect word.”

Lisa’s newest book, Leading with Noble Purpose: How to Create a Tribe of True Believers is a breakthrough book that shows leaders how to win the hearts and minds of their teams and customers. This episode of Decoding Purpose was yet another incredible dive into this topic with endless facets.

Follow the link below to listen to Episode 16 of the podcast.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richie Harkham: Purpose & The Return on Resilience

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 04:32:00 GMT

Welcome To The Decoding Purpose Podcast.

When it comes to diving head first into purpose time and time again I have spoken to people who have discovered their purpose not via their work or their passion. For these people purpose looked a little more like a Tsunami that in hitting the shores of their life wiped away any resemblance of what that life once looked like. The wave crashed through any perceived identity and shattered the layers of ego that we so often attach to our self worth.

You see when the wave hits we are called into survival, and it is in survival mode we are faced with any demons, any fears and any shadow that does not serve our recovery - our journey into the future. We are confronted with one of life's hardest questions ...and that question is quite simply do I choose to live? Do I choose to survive, and If I survive how is my life meaningful? How is it significant and how am I going to use that depth of purpose to rise from the waves, to rise from the after shook ...and ultimately to live again.

I first met today's guest in 2017, and I remember when we first had a conversation being taken back by the infectious energy and vivacious nature of the voice that boomed down the phone. This was a person determined to become a speaker, and an influencer no matter what and I was the person to help him on that mission. You can imagine my surprise when I discovered that the person I was talking to was actually in hospital at the time recovering from another round of surgery, and when we catch up he still had a chronic limp and a drip hanging out his arm.

Today’s guest is the incredible Richie Harkham. Richie has always been a serial entrepreneur, and since we first met he has also fulfilled his dream of becoming a speaker and Influencer. That said, there is much more depth to this incredible human being which is exactly why I am honoured to dive into the intersection of resilience and purpose with somebody I include amongst my dearest friends.

To provide context, In 2014 Richie was involved in a near-death accident on his motorbike. This accident left his left leg shattered and over the following four years he battled through eight operations, a knee transplant and a golden staph infection.

While in recovery from this life altering near death experience Richie received a donor knee from a young boy in Germany who had lost his life in a car accident. To thank the young boy he decided to create a wine label called Hark Angel to raise funds to build a school in Burma for disadvantaged young people. This enabled Richie to turn pain into purpose… and since then Hark Angel has literally grown wings and today is a fully fledged non for profit on a mission to build 100 schools throughout the developing world. To date Hark Angel has built seven schools.

Todays podcast is for those of you out there who have ever had a bad day, or for those of you who may have felt the grip of darkness or depression. It is for those of you who feel disconnected from a depth of meaning in your life and need to take the steps to wake up to the wonder of life. It is for those of you seeking the courage to grow, to expand and to transform ...regardless of the mountains to climb. Most importantly it is a reminder for all of us to have gratitude for the strength and resilience found in the human spirit, and to celebrate purpose as the greatest gift we have to navigate the more difficult times life can throw our way. After all these times can often hold the greatest gifts for ourselves, for others and for the planet at large.

Richie Harkham. Welcome to the podcast.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisa Messenger: The Collective Evolution Of Purpose (Part 2)

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 06:16:00 GMT

Hello and welcome to today’s bonus episode of Decoding Purpose.

For the regular listeners you would know that normally we release an episode every fortnight, however sometimes the universe delivers a guest that we simply could not get enough off! With that in mind, welcome to part two of my incredible interview with the game-changing founder and CEO of the Collective Hub - Lisa Messenger.

Lisa’s brand new book ‘Work from Wherever: How to set yourself free (and still achieve)’ will be hitting the shelves of your local bookshop tomorrow so before diving into part two, if you haven’t listened to part one make sure you check out episode 13 as the podcast is jam packed with juicy content highlighting all of Lisa’s amazing perspectives on themes covering the Future Of work, business and the economy in addition to exploring what it is to feel prosperous, peaceful and on purpose with the ultimate freedom to work from wherever. Lisa also gives us a few hints on what her next grand adventure might look like!

In part two we journey backwards through the chapters (or shall I say book titles) of Lisa’s collective evolution. We dig into the daring and disruptive, the bold and brave, the fierce, the feminine and even the things she may not have otherwise spoken about… showcasing the beauty in it all. If you are someone who has followed lisa’s journey as many of us have over the years you will enjoy gaining the inside insights into Lisa’s very public journey into purpose.

I enjoy learning from every guest I have on the podcast, but I have to say that I loved interviewing Lisa because there is nothing hidden, forbidden or held back - she is always in complete contribution. Lisa is everything she claims to be...she walks her talk, and is completely aligned to her purpose. This is why I believe her light burns so brightly in the hearts of so many aspiring or established entrepreneurs….who are seeking out a friend, a role model, a face and a voice that feels like home. This why she is and always will be the entrepreneurs entrepreneur.

Welcome to part two of the collective evolution with Lisa Messenger.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisa Messenger: The Collective Evolution Of Purpose (Part 1)

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 01:34:00 GMT

Hello and welcome to today’s episode of Decoding Purpose.

Lisa Messenger is a name familiar to most people. For those of you who have not heard of Australia's magazine maverick, Lisa is the game-changing founder and CEO of the Collective Hub. She is also an international speaker, best-selling author, and an authority on disruption in both the corporate sector and the start-up scene. Most significantly, she is one of the most purpose driven women that I know which is why Lisa has been number one on my podcast wish list for quite some time.

In 2013 Lisa launched Collective Hub as a print magazine with no experience, and in an industry that people said is either dead or dying. Collective Hub has since grown into an international multimedia business and lifestyle platform with multiple verticals across print, digital, and events – all of which serve to ignite human potential.

I'm sure many of you listening today especially the entrepreneurs out there would have held The Collective Magazine in your hands or one of Lisa’s many books at a point in time, and if you are anything like me you would have cut the collective into pieces after reading it and collaged your office or bedroom walls with your favourite inspirational quotes. Lisa’s purpose is to be the ‘entrepreneur for entrepreneurs’ and that she is in every sense of the word.

Before recording this interview, Lisa and I were chatting and I was reflecting on the fact that I had met her many years before she famously launched the collective magazine. We had shared an intimate dinner with mutual friends in around 2008 at Sydney's fox studios.

We laughed about how long ago that was, however, upon reflection it was one of those poignant moments of gratitude because like so many others I had witnessed the rise of one of Australia's most prominent female entrepreneurs. I remember sitting with Lisa that night, and it was nearly impossible to fathom the journey she had been on since that night. The evolution of a purpose that we all got to watch in awe off from the stands.

A purpose that was deep, daring, beautiful and bold. But also purpose that was heart achingly real, raw and required a level of resilience that would break many of us. Despite that in her evolution she kept it real as the entrepreneurs entrepreneur….even when it hurt. Even when it broke and even when the call of purpose whispered...let's do it again. Let's do it differently.

We covered all of this and more so as you can imagine...Lisa and I had a lot of ground to cover. So much so that we decided to turn this episode of Decoding Purpose into two parts as a celebration of Lisa’s brand new book ‘Work from Wherever: How to set yourself free (and still achieve)’ which is available for pre sale today and will be released next week! Check out the show notes for links to the Collective Hub where you can biuy the book.

In the first half of my incredibly candid conversation with Lisa, we talked about her personal sense of purpose, and how she has used adversity to crystallise this. We unpacked some of the trends covered in Work from Wherever, and we also talked openly about the iteration and constant evolution of the Collective Hub and the part her magazine and team played in setting herself up for new ventures.

Purchase Lisa's new book 'Work From Wherever' at the following link: https://collectivehub.com/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hector Garcia: Ikigai - The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 06:17:00 GMT

Hello and welcome to today’s episode of Decoding Purpose.

In 2016, a book by the name of Ikigai hit the shelves of bookstores worldwide. Ikigai was a book like no other, a deep exploration of an ancient Japanese concept around our purpose for being, or a reason to jump out of bed every morning. And according to the residents of the Japanese island of Okinawa - the world's longest-living people - finding it is the key to a longer and more fulfilled life.

Today's guest is author Hector Garcia and I was so honoured to be interviewing not only an internationally acclaimed author but a truly humble and heartfelt human being so willing to share his insights into purpose. Hector was born in Spain but a resident of Japan since 2004, has written several books about Japanese culture, but with over a million copies sold worldwide so far, his reflection on Ikigai has certainly captured the hearts and minds of the world.

Ikigai is an international best seller and has been translated into 26 languages. It seems that in today's fast paced world with an abundance of choices, distractions and our attention being pulled in every direction….true peace is found in the pursuit for what's held deeply inside our being. Our Ikigai and our reason for being.

He joins us on the podcast today all the way from Tokyo to talk all things Ikigai, how do we discover it, what has he learnt by observing others connection with the concept of Ikigai, and what can we do to protect our Ikigai when we discover it.

In today's conversation we discussed:

Why the pursuit and discovery of our Ikigai is at the heart of human joy.
We look at why the pursuit for meaning enables us to live longer from the people of Okinawa - a part of Japan inhabited by the oldest living people in the world.
We decode the Japanese characters that make up the Ikigai.
We unpack the western models for understanding purpose such as Viktors Frankl's Logotherapy, in addition to taking a deep dive into Morita therapy and the art of radical emotional acceptance in finding meaning.
We dive into the art of flow in tuning into our Ikigai in addition to exploring concepts that guide our Ikigai such as sophisticated simplicity, meditation, mindfulness, nutrition and exercises that support our ability to live with purpose.
We also look at how we can create space everyday to protect our Ikigai ensuring that we always protect the time we have for what provides us both happiness and joy.

By nature, Hector is a creator, a dreamer, a learner and talented writer, and we had a lot to cover in today’s conversation of Decoding Purpose. Welcome to this episode of the podcast.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sara Brooke: Soul Medicine - The Spiritual Practice Of Purpose

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 23:26:00 GMT

Hello and welcome to today’s episode of Decoding Purpose. After a number of weeks diving deep into conversations of corporate and collective purpose, this week it’s time for a change of pace...and that is why today I have chosen to step into purpose as a spiritual path.

With regards to the activation of purpose, I have pondered whether I would choose to dive into the spiritual components of purpose given many of my interviews have had a core focus on the more tangible qualities of personal purpose or organisational purpose. However in stepping into my truth, I cannot separate the activation of purpose, from the spiritual journey it presents us with. Like a practice of faith, the pursuit of purpose is also a practice.

All of that said, I do want to say that this is not a conversation that is about any particular religion or belief, as that like the pursuit of purpose is something that is deeply personal. Your faith or practice may be nature, science, dance or meditation. It may also be that you embrace a chosen religion and prayer is your practice. What I want to focus on today, is that regardless of faith, purpose comes from an ability to step through the parameters of ego, enabling a greater sense of contribution. The kind of contribution that comes through us, rather than being from us, and with that in mind our spiritual practice, can and does enable us to gain clarity of purpose.

Today’s guest, Sara Brooke, is the creator of The Space in Between, based in Melbourne, Australia. As a Reiki Master Teacher, Soul Medicine Therapist, Ritual Weaver & Ceremonialist, the essence of Sara’s work is about guiding people to ground the sacred in their everyday life and remember their true nature. Sara and I share a lot of philosophies when it comes to the concept of soul purpose and today’s conversation is a beautiful exploration of all things soul, chakras, meditation, spirituality and some of the practical ways we can activate this facet of our purpose.

This podcast is perfect for those of us who find ourselves stumped when someone says “just follow your gut” or “trust your instincts” and where to begin with understanding what our hearts and souls can have to say when it comes to life’s big questions and decisions.

“our mind is this incredible researcher that wants to understand and box, and can find things and creates and weaves stories, but the soul is the part that’s beyond that, it’s the canvas that’s holding everything of us”

Sara believes we are living at an extremely important “tipping point” of human history. That our consciousness and awareness is expanding rapidly, and that the choices that we make now will have a ripple effect on how we EVOLVE as a species. We are all being called to action the guidance our souls are giving us. The world as we know it is changing. It isn’t going to go back to the way it was, and her commitment to assisting others in connecting with their true selves and soul purpose is so clearly evident in today’s conversation.

Today, get ready to take a moment to look inwards, to listen to a part of your heart, your soul, that you might not have connected with in a while. I promise, that moment will pay itself back over and over again.

Connect With Sara: https://spaceinbetween.com.au/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian Mohr: Meaning Magnets - Hiring On Purpose

Tue, 28 May 2019 02:33:00 GMT

In today's episode we will be zooming across the world to Phoenix Arizona to talk to an entrepreneur who I admittedly stalked on LinkedIn upon discovering the existence of a purpose driven leadership recruitment firm. When I landed on Brians Mohr's profile I instantly started jotting down a 1000 questions and I knew that I had to have Brian on the show!

After all, never before has there been a poignant time for purpose when it comes to talent attraction and recruitment. With emerging trends redefining the future of work such as flexible working, and the gig economy as two examples and of course the millennials who are the most purpose driven generation to exist taking up 35% of the global workforce...hiring on purpose is a force for business success that cannot be ignored.

With that in mind, If you are a business leader or entrepreneur looking to future proof your organisation then this podcast is for you. At the same time if you are an employee looking to apply purpose in your role, or you are seeking to work for an organisation that is in alignment to your purpose then there are also chunks of gold in here for you.

Brian Mohr, has dedicated countless years of his career exploring the intersection of work and purpose. He has an intense focus on people, purpose, values, culture, leadership, and advocating capitalism as a force for good. A founding member of Jobing.com, one of the original online job boards, Brian over 11 years grew to over 350 employees and $38m in revenue - and their secret to success? Jobing.com privileged purpose and values alignment just as important as career experience, education and skills.

For the last 6 years Brian and his co-founder Max Hansen have expanded on this philosophy, founding YScouts - the first purpose-based leadership search firm. As the first President of the Arizona chapter of Conscious Capitalism for Good, it’s obvious that if there’s one thing Brian knows well - it’s the incredible value that can be seen when individuals are connected with meaningful work. Brian and Max are also the co authors of the book ‘Hiring On Purpose’.

In today’s conversation, Brian and I deep dive into what it means to lead in a manner that truly leverages the gifts and talents of people to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those around you.
We dive into the gap between leaders who understand purpose and those who don’t and why.
We touched on the huge influence purpose and meaningful work has on the bottom line of businesses, and how the intersection of purpose and work is only going to become more important as we launch into a future driven by technology.

Despite being a conversation driven by topics of work and business, Brian’s human-centred philosophy was such a refreshing reflection on the fact that the future of work isn’t all robots and AI, but that it’s human - and to be reminded of our humanity is always a timely reminder, after all it’s impossible to disconnect our sense of purpose, with our sense of what it means to be a human in the workplace.

https://yscouts.com/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Dawkins: Inside Impact - The Purpose Economy

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 22:14:00 GMT

Well, they say you should never do business with friends or family, but this week’s episode of Decoding Purpose says that it maybe working with a friend wasn’t a bad decision, but one that resulted in one of the longest and most diverse episodes of this podcast yet!

Having known Tom Dawkins, co-founder of social enterprise crowdfunding platform Start Some Good for a number of years, I knew a few things coming into this episode:

There would be no shortage of rabbit holes and tangents for us to jump into
His incredible knowledge of the social enterprise space, and the importance of purpose in business would make for a spectacular conversation
That no amount of planning would guarantee exactly the outcome of this conversation

From democracy, to finding your tribe, creating collective purpose through storytelling, the need for failure, the “new way” of doing business, collaborations, collective purpose and shoes, my conversation with Tom is everything you’d expect of a conversation between two old friends who are passionate about changing the world. Energetic, inspired and lengthy!

But I can assure you - for those that lean into the over an hour of goodness we’ve got for you this week, there won’t be any disappointment.

“no one is interested in you telling them what they should care about, or what they should think. But there are lots of people out there that do already care about the same things as you.”

If you need a burst of inspiration to find the people who are going to help change the world in the same way you’ve been dreaming of - tune into episode 8 of Decoding Purpose with Tom Dawkins here.

http://www.tomdawkins.com.au/

https://startsomegood.com/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carolyn Tate: The Golden Buddha - Unearthing Purposeful Wisdom

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 02:31:00 GMT

Welcome to Episode 7 of the Decoding Purpose podcast. Over the last few weeks we have explored many facets of what it is to live a life of purpose. We have had conversations that define purpose, look at the science behind purpose, the role of storytelling, purpose in leadership, collaborative purpose, and of course in our last episode we looked at The Purpose Effect, a conversation with a core focus on the intersection between business and purpose.

In today’s podcast I interview Carolyn Tate, a marketer by trade, turned author, with a passion for purpose-digging, writing, speaking, teaching and community. With 20 years in large organisations such as Westpac, Merrill Lynch and running her own business, her insight into our personal sense of purpose and the way this interacts with organisational purpose is unique and incredibly insightful. Her company, Carolyn Tate & Co. is an education and publishing company dedicated to unearthing a higher purpose in people and organisations.

What I loved about interviewing Carolyn is while she is certainly an expert of purpose in business, her approach to purpose looks at the unfolding or rediscovery of purpose. She explores the idea that we are all born with purpose as an innate part of who we are, and that it is conditioning, belief systems and cultural paradigms that lead us to burying our purpose away into the unconscious parts of who we are. With that in mind, how do we go about remembering who we are...and rediscovering the unique purpose we were born with.

In today's conversation Carolyn and I discuss:

The cultural paradigms and beliefs that can cause us to bury or forget our purpose
The role leaders can play in unearthing personal purpose in order to activate organisational purpose
What a business can learn about purpose from the cycles of nature
The differences between purpose and passion
The role of purpose in influencing decision making
How to differentiate between purpose and distractions
And finally we end with a beautiful meditation to assist you in unearthing your golden buddha. Just a warning if you are driving your car, maybe save the last few minutes for a quieter time!

Welcome to another episode of Decoding Purpose with the incredible Carolyn Tate.

https://carolyntate.co/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Pontefract: The Purpose Effect - Reawakening Purpose In The Workplace

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 00:15:00 GMT

The Friday morning I spoke with Dan Pontefract wasn’t just the morning I recorded episode number 6 of Decoding Purpose. It was the morning I spent laughing and exploring big ideas with a new friend. One of my favourite things about this podcast is that it’s bringing together so many like minded, on purpose people. My world is so getting so much bigger, and the best part? I get to share that with my Decoding Purpose audience.

Dan Pontefract is a renowned voice in organisational culture and leadership - in a past life he got the staff engagement levels to almost 90% at TELUS, one of Canada’s biggest telecommunications companies! He’s now authored several books, spoken at a number of TED events and regularly writes for the likes of Forbes, Harvard Business Review and The Huffington Post. Having now founded his own firm, The Pontefract Group, Dan and I enjoyed a conversation about all the incredible things he’s learnt in his career, and lifetime, about finding our sweet spots as humans.

“you know you’re in the sweet spot, when you wake up and whether it’s a Monday or a Saturday, so whether it’s work or life, you’re not dreading anything. You want to get up on a Saturday and go, you want to get up on a Monday, and go, because whether it’s work or life, it’s like you’ve found it! You’re not dreading a thing. SO that’s the personal question you’ve got to ask is, am I dreading anything or am I actually looking forward to whatever the day has instore for me whether it’s a weekend, weekday or I’m on holiday.”

As someone who’s seen the reality of life in huge organisations, and the importance of having your people engaged and committed to both their own sense of purpose, and the organisation’s sense of purpose, Dan is the perfect blend of down to earth, insightful, analytical yet unashamedly human. Sounds like the perfect person to interview on Decoding Purpose right? We touched on how to find your sweet spot, what it feels like to be operating in your purpose, how to inspire those around you and organisationally the importance of allowing individuals to take the space to chase their own personal purpose.

We discussed the process of The Purpose Effect, the activation of personal purpose and how to align that purpose to an organisational mission. We looked at challenges faced by modern leaders in implementing purpose-driven business strategies and debunked some of the common myths about purpose.

It truly is a delight to share this conversation with you.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jessica Ruhfus: The Gathering - Decoding Shared Purpose

Sun, 17 Mar 2019 09:26:00 GMT

There is an age-old saying that 'Two heads are better than one' and that is why in episode 5 of The Decoding Purpose Podcast I wanted to unlock everything there is to know about collaboration. The art of creating shared purpose.

Today's guest is a self-proclaimed marketing geek with a passion for playing cupid in the world of brand partnerships. Her name is Jess Ruhfus and she is the founder of Collabosaurus, a brand-to-brand matchmaker for marketing partnerships.

Jess founded Collabosaurus in 2014, and since then the business has grown core revenue at an average of 157% year on year. That said, a very down to earth Jess would tell you herself that while she is extremely proud of her entrepreneurial success....her adventure has only just begun. Jess is undoubtedly the Aphrodite of brand partnerships and I have watched in awe from the sidelines as this 'match making' goddess continues to rise.

Collabosaurus was built with the intention to source and create growth opportunities in any industry via collaboration, and the same principles are so easily applied to the pursuit of shared purpose. That is why I am so excited about today's episode of decoding purpose.

Jess and I unpacked a plethora of tools and tips to assist any leader looking to collaborate. We covered off:

What to look out for in the right purpose partner.
How to attract and or reach out to that person or brand.
How do we find the collaboration sweet spot via an alignment in values, aesthetics and outcomes.
The importance of embracing a Karma Culture in shared purpose and why an abundant mindset is at the heart of successful purpose partnerships.

While Jess is a specialist in brand partnerships, this podcast has something for everyone.

For those of you seeking to better understand purpose this podcast will unlock what it takes to get clear on your purpose, in order to go on a shared adventure of purpose with another. For corporate leaders looking to enhance collaboration within an organisation Jess’s partnership process is sure to provide a pathway to break down silos and get your teams working together on shared projects.

To the entrepreneurs of those of you who dream of becoming one...this podcast is FOR YOU! There is so much to learn about purpose by simply hearing Jess's incredible startup journey. While there have been epics wins along the way (Jess in the winner of the ANTHILL 30Under30 AWARD 2017 amongst other awards), the growth of Collabosaurus has also required a special kind of grit that only comes from a sheer faith in purpose...and a deep inner knowing that the universe will lead the way.

So, kick back, find a friend, grab a coffee or beverage of your choice, and get ready to dive into your collaborative joy. The joy found in gathering together to share in purpose.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zach Mercurio: The Invisible Leader & The Power of Authentic Purpose

Sun, 03 Mar 2019 21:56:00 GMT

There’s nothing more exciting than finding somebody that not only matches, but maybe even levels up my enthusiasm when discussing the topic of purpose. With such a big topic it’s not often that you come across an “expert” in the matter, and when you do, it doesn’t necessarily mean that our ideas are going to align. But thankfully, in the case of Zach Mercurio, I found a kindred spirit!

Zach Mercurio, is one of the leading experts in the role of purpose and meaning in organisation’s, work and life. Through speaking, consulting, and research, Zach has helped diverse organizations and individuals around the world understand how purpose and meaning unleashes human potential to create thriving organizations and lives.

The author of “The Invisible Leader: Transform Your Life, Work, and Organization with

the Power of Authentic Purpose”, founder and author of PurposeSpeaks.com, the

popular blog on purposeful leadership, Zach serves as a researcher and Adjunct Faculty at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado where he teaches courses on purposeful leadership and organizational development as he completes his PhD in Organizational Learning, Performance, & Change.

The short story is, that he really knows his stuff when it comes to creating and strengthening the links between encouraging individuals to refine their authentic purpose, and the purpose of the organisations they are working for.

In today’s podcast, we touched on things like how our individual sense of self is critical to the broader strategic goals of our organisations, the role of understanding and exploring our own contribution and significance in everything we do, and how important taking the time to inspect and craft our own narratives around these things can help make our collective impact greater.

“When people realise that they can do it now, where they are, that they don’t have to make a drastic career shift…but that right now there is inherent meaning and purpose in their everyday and that this whole purpose thing isn’t as daunting as it sounds...it can be decoded and brought into our micro-practices.”

https://www.zachmercurio.com/

https://www.purposespeaks.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amy Molloy: Purpose & Peace, Instead Of This

Sun, 17 Feb 2019 21:05:00 GMT

If you’ve tuned into the first few eps of my podcast, you’ll have heard by now that Decoding Purpose is all about exploring every avenue I can find about this idea of purpose. Already, in our few short weeks we’ve delved into organisational purpose, and taken a trip down science lane to explore what our bodies and science can teach us about this concept of purpose, and in this conversation with international journalist Amy Molloy, we delve into what I see as a huge part of the heart and soul of this conversation - our personal purpose, and how our stories continually transform the way we approach our reason for existence.

Amy’s sell-out book, The World is a Nice Place: How to Overcome Adversity Joyfully was the product of ten years' worth of research, interviewing empowered survivors about their coping mechanisms for overcoming the worst experiences of your life whilst still hoping for the best. To date, she has written 14 books under her own name as a ghost-writer for high-profile entrepreneurs, entertainers and wellness influencers. The woman is an absolute powerhouse, but also one of the most down to earth and heartfelt people I’ve ever crossed paths with.

As a master story-teller, and someone who her husband has nicknamed ‘the storytelling whisperer’ because of her innate ability to draw the important stories out of the people around her, Amy has a beautiful way of acknowledging the way that our stories and the way we tell them has changed, but their influence has not. As a tool for influencing our purpose, Amy and I spoke about how stories of hardship, of motherhood, of grief and hope and joy, all contribute to us feeling day to day, the ability to change our worlds for the better.

I know I’m not allowed to pick favourites, and every podcast I record is special, but there was something really close to my heart about this conversation with Amy. So special one part of me wanted to keep it to myself, but the other part of me knows needs to get it out into the world! I’m excited to share this one with you - be sure to check it out, and get your hands on Amy’s books, she truly is a purpose-filled world changer!

https://www.amymolloy.com.au/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tané Hunter: The DNA Of Purpose

Sun, 03 Feb 2019 09:00:00 GMT

The word purpose has worked its way into part of our everyday vocabulary. Not just in business, but also in our personal lives, the concept of delving into the very existence of ourselves and our organisations has become something that we as humans crave. But where do we begin with such a big, lofty concept? What are some of the steps we can take to explore our purpose, and apply it to our lives?

Today’s guest, Tané Hunter, is a self confessed science geek, a cancer researcher, bio-informatics, and science communicator. He’s a co-founder of Future Crunch, as well as a data analytics startup, Lighthouse. He holds a Masters in Bioinformatics from the University of Melbourne, and has worked for the Melbourne Royal Children’s Hospital diagnosing rare genetic diseases. In short, this guy knows a lot about the way our bodies work.

But what do our bodies have to say about the idea of purpose? In today’s conversation Tane and I take a look at what this intersection is of biology and existence, and what the impact of being on purpose can have on our bodies.

We talked about epigenetics, positive psychology, evolution, neuroscience, storytelling, DNA and almost everything in between, so prepare to learn a whole lot about your body that you never knew before.

“If people walk away from this with anything, I want them to walk away realising they can control the information that comes to them, and understand the profound effects it has on your purpose, your health and on your direction and your life…if you feed yourself junk food, negative news and fear-mongering…then you’re going to be unhealthy and not able to fulfil your purpose. Take ownership, take control.”

Knowing Tane and the Future Crunch crew, I knew that today’s chat was destined to be great, but I can hand on heart say this was an enlightening and exciting conversation. Bringing together two worlds, the world of science and the world of purpose took us down some rabbit holes that taught me more than I was expecting about the gravity of this thing we’re chasing, this examination of our existence.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karen James: A Life On Purpose

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 21:43:00 GMT

It feels like there’s no better place to start for exploring the concept of purpose, than with a discussion with Karen James. This absolute powerhouse of an author, facilitator, consultant and keynote speaker has thrown all that she’s got at elevating our conversations of purpose as a society, and enabling everyone to tap into the power of examining existence.

An engineer by background, a passionate social advocate by choice, a champion for women’s rights and a proud single mother, it’s no surprise that my conversation with Karen was not only filled with soulful insight, but with stories, practical advice and tools for what it means to identify and implement purpose in our lives.

We dove in on some of the biggest questions possible surrounding the idea of purpose, like is discovering purpose a choice or chance? When truly switched on, how can purpose help guide some of our day-to-day actions, not just our overarching strategies? What role does storytelling play in the role of purpose?

“It [discovering your purpose] can take months, but once you’ve nailed it, it can last you decades”

It can be hard to talk about purpose without it becoming a conversation of lofty concepts and ambiguous references, which made my conversation with Karen all the more impressive. I walked away with some really clear inspiration on how to begin working through these questions for myself and my business. How to create a purpose blueprint, and the important of knowing what we stand for and value and how these things can become a compass, and not just a collection of nice words.

“If you have a strategy, or a purpose, that you can’t execute, you just have a slogan” - Karen James

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.