Greater Than Myself

Natalia Lemanska
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Podcast empowering change-makers with purpose greater than them, in finding their path to impacting millions of people. I'm Natalia Lemanska, and over the last decade I've hitchhiked 6000km, volunteered around the globe, worked with UNICEF in Lebanon, founded a social enterprise in Kenya, and developed decarbonisation strategies at McKinsey and the OECD I did it because I believe that discovering something 'greater than ourselves' is the path to an extraordinary life. - Get inspired by other change-makers - Adopt the mindset and skills to become your fullest self - Discover your path

  1. 18/06/2024

    Ep #17: Opinions of Others – 3 Strategies I Use to Handle Them

    What would your life look like if you were independent of others' opinions? Just imagine! The opinions of others are often the biggest obstacle to achieving extraordinary things. They are 95% of the time unhelpful or even paralysing. But how can we learn to ‘ignore’ these 95%? And how do we know when to actually learn from the 5%? Today, I share the three strategies I use to deal with others' opinions to live life on my terms: Comforting 7 TRUTHS behind the opinions of others A framework for checking the VALIDITY of those opinions Way for separating EMOTION from action

    20 min

  2. 28/05/2024

    Ep #16: How to Turn Your Mission into Your Superpower When NETWORKING with Sonia Piorek

    What if one LINKEDIN post CHANGED your LIFE? ✨ What if your mission, greater than you, opened doors to an abundance of opportunities? 🌍🚪 It did for Sonia. From Warsaw to London to Silicon Valley. Join us in this lighthearted conversation with my dear friend Sonia Piorek to hear about the benefits and hardships of networking. Don’t miss it if you want to know how to: Leverage your impact mission as your SUPERPOWER 💪 Avoid making the single BIGGEST networking MISTAKE ❌ Network to find investors, a job, or… friends! 🤝 Enjoy! 00:00 Introduction 04:22 Sonia's Greater Than Yourself 11:31 The Single Most Important Networking Incident 22:50 What Everyone Who Networks Should Know 30:46 How is Networking Different With a Mission Greater Than Yourself 38:30 How to Balance What You Say About Your Mission When You Network 41:46 How to Get Good at Networking 48:17 The Lesson That Took the Longest to Learn With Networking 50:58 Awkward Networking Moments! 54:23 How NOT to Network 56:54 Single Best Book for Sonia

    59 min

  3. 27/02/2024

    Ep #15 Founder of Octopus Energy Germany: 'I’ve Built 4 Companies, Across 4 Industries. Curiosity Was My Greatest Strength' with Ilona Ludewig

    Building four impact-driven companies across four sectors? Scary, right? But according to Ilona, founder of Octopus Energy Germany, fear doesn’t need to stop us. Ilona Ludewig believes that your curiosity can be your greatest strength. Before exiting her company to join Octopus Energy, she founded a consultancy, a bilingual school, and an organic leather company. As an impact-driven founder, whenever she encounters a problem she cares about, she dives straight into it "because someone has to." Join us to learn how to: Successfully build a company in any sector you care about Become a real impact-driven capitalist after growing up in a communist country Shift from "what others think" to "I hear you, but I will still follow my gut" mindset

    59 min

  4. 19/12/2023

    Ep #14 Founder Of THIS: 'It Started As A Business Opportunity. Now I'm So Obsessed With The Mission That I Sought Therapy' With Andy Shovel

    Andy Shovel, the founder of the vegan meat company THIS, knew he wanted to be an entrepreneur since he was 18 years old. He didn't pay much attention to studying and started his first business while still at university. Being a successful entrepreneur seemed to be the ultimate fulfillment… until one day he discovered something Greater Than His Business. THIS started as a 'great business opportunity,' and Andy didn't expect that animal welfare would become his life mission. A mission so unbelievably strong that now it distracts him from day-to-day work and leads him to start therapy. Join Andy and me in this vulnerable and inspiring conversation where he shares his beliefs: Anyone from a privileged background has an obligation to give back. Having a mission is not as 'rosy' as it may seem. BUT it transforms one’s life and brings an unprecedented amount of meaning and fulfillment. 00:00 Introduction 04:47 The Evolution of Personal Beliefs and Values 14:56 The Role of Privilege in Personal Success 21:13 The Pursuit of Fulfillment and Purpose 28:10 The Challenges of Being Passionate About a Cause 29:20 Finding Your Cause and Passion 33:08 When To (Not) Judge Others 38:00 The Magnitude of Animal Suffering 41:08 The Transition to a Plant-Based Diet 42:39 The Hypocrisy Argument 46:16 Quality And Values At THIS 51:41 Recommended Resource Resources: THIS https://this.co/ Andy Shovel’s profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-shovel-92533414/ Speach everyone should listen to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQCe4qEexjc

    54 min

  5. 22/11/2023

    Ep #13 How to LEAVE Corporate Tech Career for CLIMATE? Founder of Women&Climate and Clever Carbon, Michelle Li

    Michelle Li had a successful career and loved her work at Salesforce and DocuSign. But somehow, it never felt like enough: "Why would I save for my retirement if I don't know if I will ever be able to retire?" She left in search of her new "climate job" and despite her experience, struggled to find anything. She didn't yet know that she would never need to look for a job again. Since then, Michelle founded Clever Carbon, a company educating people on carbon literacy, whose clients include the NBA (National Basketball Team) and Estée Lauder. She also started the world's fastest-growing community for women in the climate space (Women and Climate), which is followed by 10,000 passionate women and is present in 40 cities globally. Are you scared to make a radical move in your career? Do you want to enter the "climate sector" but don't know where to start? Join me and Michelle, who shares how she learned to bet on herself and follow her values despite the risks. 00:00 Introduction 06:22 Michelle's Vision for a Carbon-Literate World 11:10 Michelle's Personal Journey and Career Shift 13:15 The Impact of Business School and Transition into Tech 18:13 Experience at Salesforce and DocuSign 26:36 The Birth of Clever Carbon 28:18 Personal Journey Towards Sustainability 38:05 Transition from Corporate Job to Clever Carbon 43:30 The Birth and Growth of Women and Climate 46:36 Lessons Learned from Building Communities 49:45 Advice for Climate Advocates 50:34 The Book Everyone Should Read: Sapiens Clever Carbon: https://clevercarbon.io/Women and Climate: https://www.womenandclimate.co/Michelle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellelimba/Book everyone should read: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23692271-sapiens

    52 min

  6. 24/10/2023

    Ep #12 How To Accept The 5 Things We Cannot Change

    Happiness = Events - Expectations What if we make ourselves miserable because of the unrealistic expectations we set in the world? We all know this world isn’t always fair, and people aren’t always loving. Yet we spend hours on negative self-talk: ‘he/she shouldn’t act like that,’ ‘why is this happening to me?’ ‘I worked so hard, I should have got it…’ What if we accept the world’s ‘imperfections’ upfront and detach from our expectations about loved ones, the economy, world leaders… Inspired by David Richo’s book, I explore my journey of accepting the 5 givens in life and the power it gave me in pursuing what I believe in without unnecessary looking back: - Everything changes and comes to an end - Things don’t always go according to plan - Life is not always fair - Pain is part of life - People are not always loving and loyal Join me on this journey of moving from ‘How things should be’ to ‘Who do I want to become and what do I want to create in this highly imperfect but beautiful world?’ Inspired by: The Five Things We Cannot Change: And the Happiness We Find by Embracing Them by David Richo. 🔗 Link to the Book on Goodreads

    26 min

  7. 10/10/2023

    Ep #11 James Mitra. Power of Mentorship, Networking and Telling Your Impact Story with with JBM Founder and 40 Minute Mentor Host

    "Doing something for someone else without expecting anything in return may well be a game-changer for your career and life.” Driving extraordinary change involves building deep, authentic relationships with those who empower us and whom we can empower to make the impact story a reality. In this episode, I welcome James Mitra, who, at the age of 25, decided to rewrite the narrative of the recruitment industry. He believed it didn’t have to be about 'smashing calls,' but rather about building relationships and transforming lives and businesses. Over the past decade, his company, JBM, has been disrupting the recruitment sector, while his '40 Minutes Mentor' Podcast has democratized access to career mentorship. In this episode, James reveals why: 🌟 Everyone should HAVE a mentor and BE a mentor 🌟 Having your impact story is CRUCIAL but, in most cases, CAN’T REPLACE the skills 🌟 When presenting your impact story to a company or investors you must be authentic, prove your passion through your achievements, and 'over-research' the organization Join us as James dives deep into the importance of mentorship, authenticity, and building genuine connections to create a lasting impact in your career and beyond 🔗 Useful Links: Connect with James on LinkedIn: James’ LinkedIn Explore JBM’s Innovations: JBM Dive into Career Mentorship: 40 Minute Mentor Podcast Recommended Read: "The Hard Thing About Hard Things" Goodreads

    53 min

  8. 25/09/2023

    Ep #10 How to Get Inspired by 20th Century Change-Makers

    Ready for a dose of inspiration, empowerment, and gratefulness? Today, I'm exploring one of my favorite concepts that keeps me motivated: how the actions of change-makers in the past continue to impact you and me today, and therefore why what we do matters. Let’s embark on this journey back to the 20th century to hear the stories of… Coco Chanel, who wasn’t afraid of wearing trousers. Patricia Banks, who became a stewardess despite facing racial discrimination The thousands of volunteers who contributed to creating an (almost) polio-free world. Join me in experiencing a wave of positivity towards your work and discovering your own hero-change-makers who have made a difference in your life. For some inspiration: Vox The Missing Chapter: ‘When flight attendants fought the airline industry and won’ www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEbE92RIgh0 Time ‘100 Persons of the Century’ content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,26473,00.html

    23 min
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Podcast empowering change-makers with purpose greater than them, in finding their path to impacting millions of people. I'm Natalia Lemanska, and over the last decade I've hitchhiked 6000km, volunteered around the globe, worked with UNICEF in Lebanon, founded a social enterprise in Kenya, and developed decarbonisation strategies at McKinsey and the OECD I did it because I believe that discovering something 'greater than ourselves' is the path to an extraordinary life. - Get inspired by other change-makers - Adopt the mindset and skills to become your fullest self - Discover your path

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  • Creator
    Natalia Lemanska
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Natalia Lemanska
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