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Purposeful Futures

Purposeful Futures is a podcast for people who care deeply about their work and are questioning how they want to lead, contribute, and belong next. Hosted by Linda Steinbock and Aga Pociecha, it brings together voices from humanitarian, business, and social impact worlds to explore purpose, values, and leadership when the answers aren’t clear. If you’re navigating change, questioning traditional paths, or trying to lead with integrity in complex systems, this podcast will give you thoughtful conversations that help you think more clearly about what’s next.

Episodes

  1. 21 JAN

    #2 Purpose Without Pressure: Noticing What Already Matters

    Purpose can feel like a heavy question, something we’re supposed to figure out, define once, and get “right.”In this episode, Linda and Aga take the pressure off. They talk about purpose as something lived rather than declared, something that shows up quietly in everyday moments, especially during uncertainty, transition, and challenge. Drawing on personal experiences from restructures, humanitarian work, corporate environments, and life stages, they explore how purpose often reveals itself through values, patterns, and how we show up for others. This conversation is for anyone who feels tired of reinvention culture, unsure about their next step, or quietly questioning whether it’s “too late” to reconnect with what matters. Key Moments 01:47 – Why constant restarting is exhausting How “new plans” and forced resets drain energy rather than create clarity. 02:46 – Naming purpose after you’ve lived it Why insight often comes after experience, not before. 04:45 – Shared values and recognising yourself in others How connection and resonance can reveal what truly matters to you. 05:55 – Choosing differently doesn’t mean lacking purpose Reframing success when passion-led leaps aren’t realistic or desired. 09:55 – Letting go of the ‘ideal future self’ Focusing on what matters now, in this phase of life. Resources & Links Free Values Reflection Worksheet Purposeful Futures Private LinkedIn Group – join the conversation and share what you’re noticing

    11 min
  2. 21 JAN

    #1 When Corporate and Humanitarian Leadership Ask the Same Questions

    Why does purpose at work often sound right, but feel so difficult to live day to day? In this first episode of Purposeful Futures, Linda and Aga explore what happens when leaders from corporate and humanitarian worlds realise they’re wrestling with the same questions about purpose, belonging, and leadership. Through honest stories from crisis response and corporate life, they reflect on why connection matters more than control, and why purpose isn’t something you declare, but something you practice. What you’ll hear (and why it matters): • Why caring about purpose doesn’t always make work feel meaningful • What leadership in crisis reveals about trust, care, and human connection • The gap between purpose on the wall and how work actually feels • Why leaders across very different sectors face the same frustrations • What it means to lead in a way that feels human, even when systems fall short Key Moments: [00:00] “I care about purpose… so why does work still feel off?” Why leaders in different worlds feel the same quiet disconnect [01:20] When connection matters more than control A humanitarian leadership story that changes how we think about care and performance [04:10] When everything looks good on the outside, but doesn’t feel right on the inside The reality behind polished purpose and “painting the grass green” [11:22] Realising you’re not the problem, the system is Why corporate and humanitarian leaders struggle with the same tensions [16:56] Purpose isn’t a slogan. It’s how you show up. What leading with purpose really means, and an invitation to stay connected Resources & Links • Join the FREE Purposeful Futures LinkedIn community:https://www.linkedin.com/groups/16031038/  • Follow the hosts on LinkedIn for future episodes and reflections Linda: www.linkedin.com/in/linda-steinbock-a8554930 Aga: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnieszka-pociecha/  ⭐ If this episode resonated, you can subscribe to the podcast to be notified first when an episode drops. If you leave a review, we will respond directly!

    15 min

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Purposeful Futures is a podcast for people who care deeply about their work and are questioning how they want to lead, contribute, and belong next. Hosted by Linda Steinbock and Aga Pociecha, it brings together voices from humanitarian, business, and social impact worlds to explore purpose, values, and leadership when the answers aren’t clear. If you’re navigating change, questioning traditional paths, or trying to lead with integrity in complex systems, this podcast will give you thoughtful conversations that help you think more clearly about what’s next.