The World Beyond Resilience

Angela Philp and Carolyn Gibson

Enough of glorifying the grit and grind that leave you feeling like you’re still not doing enough. Join us as we toss resilience into the bin and explore better ways to navigate the challenges of leadership successfully. Forget the dry leadership chat... this is raw, real and refreshingly human. Through inspiring conversations with visionary women leaders, creators, and change-makers, we challenge the tired but pervasive resilience narratives that ultimately keep us small, and explore emerging, regenerative - or just plain overlooked - ways to lead & thrive in a fast changing world. Tune in for stories, insights, and atypical but nevertheless successful perspectives that will challenge, energise, and empower you to go beyond being fit for the present, beyond being future-fit, but shape the future! Find out more here: https://www.worldbeyondresilience.com Thanks to the amazing Gibson support team for all their help with the production of this podcast: - Iain Gibson for his branding expertise. https://www.iaingibson.com - Scott Gibson for composing the music. Follow him on TikTok @justamantryingtomusic - Trevor Gibson or his audio advice. https://circlestudios.co.uk - James Gibson for his expert podcast editing. - And last but not least, AI Gibson (not a real person, but we have to credit AI with helping us to summarise our transcripts. Maybe someday soon we will have an AI Gibson, you never know!) We couldn't have done it without you!

  1. 10/31/2025

    Freeing Yourself from the Success Trap with Dr Amina Aitsi Selmi

    Dr. Amina is a catalyst for transformation! With a background as a medical doctor and policy expert, she followed her calling into transformational coaching, specializing in careers and leadership. She guides high achievers and leaders who feel stuck in their successful careers, helping them find their way to greater fulfillment and freedom. Dr. Amina is also the author of "The Success Trap," a powerful guide to breaking free from unfulfilling work and designing a life of purpose. Key Themes From Reactivity to Freedom: This podcast dismantles the reactive paradigm of resilience, where we're constantly adapting to external pressures. Instead, Dr. Amina champions a proactive pursuit of freedom – the ability to respond to life with conscious intention and alignment.Liberation as the Ultimate Goal: Dr. Amina reframes the conversation, shifting the focus from happiness or success to *liberation*. She argues that true fulfillment comes from freeing ourselves from limiting beliefs, emotional traps, and systems that stifle our potential.Questioning Reality: The First Step to Freedom: Dr. Amina urges us to question the "realities" we take for granted – our identities, our jobs, the very structures of our society. This radical inquiry is the key to unlocking new possibilities and designing a life on our own terms.The Geometry of Liberation: Dr. Amina introduces a powerful concept: "career geometry" (which can apply to life or business). This framework emphasizes interconnectedness, fluidity, and aligning with the natural flow of life, a stark contrast to the linear pursuit of goals. Conscious Energy and Presence: This podcast emphasizes the importance of managing our energy, cultivating self-awareness, and practicing presence. Dr. Amina highlights that true liberation requires understanding the interplay of our mind, body, and heart, and moving through the world with intention Key Takeaways True resilience is not about bouncing back; it's about liberating ourselves from limiting systems and beliefs.Freedom, not just happiness or success, is the key to a fulfilling life.Questioning our assumptions and perceived realities is essential for creating genuine change.Embracing a non-linear, interconnected approach to life and career leads to greater harmony and flow.Developing self-awareness, managing our energy, and cultivating presence are crucial for personal and professional liberation. References Wise Wednesdays: Dr. Amina's newsletter, offering weekly insights and wisdom.The Success Trap: Dr. Amina's book, a guide to breaking free from outwardly successful, unfulfilling work.The Sanctuary: Dr. Amina's four-month mastermind program for professionals seeking career clarity and liberation.Byron Katie's "The Work": A method of self-inquiry that inspires Dr. Amina's approach to questioning beliefs.

    49 min
  2. 10/03/2025

    The Way of the Joyful Heart with Queen Reverend Mutima Imani

    Reverend Mutima Imani is a truth-teller, heart-healer, and master facilitator whose life’s work is to help humanity remember its wholeness. A visionary in the social justice space and a reverend grounded in deep spiritual wisdom, Mutima brings fierce compassion and clarity to everything she touches. With decades of experience guiding transformation, she offers powerful 21st-century tools for both personal growth and collective liberation. A certified facilitator of The Work That Reconnects – the internationally respected framework developed by Joanna Macy - whether she’s leading a workshop, holding space in a circle, or speaking truth to power, Mutima shows up with one goal: to heal the heart of humanity.Key TakeawaysTo move beyond resilience, we must address the underlying issues of disconnection, learned powerlessness, and harmful societal programming.  Reconnecting with ourselves, each other, and nature is essential for healing and creating a more joyful world.  Shifting our language, thoughts, and focus from suffering to joy is crucial for personal and collective transformation.  Forgiveness, self-compassion, and heart-centeredness are powerful tools for overcoming conflict and fostering connection.  We must recognize our divine nature and interconnectedness, and act in alignment with this understanding.   List of ReferencesActive Hope by Joanna Macy  The Gift of Fear (Gavin de Becker)  The Promise of the Great Turning by Reverend Queen Mutima (forthcoming)

    1h 5m

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Enough of glorifying the grit and grind that leave you feeling like you’re still not doing enough. Join us as we toss resilience into the bin and explore better ways to navigate the challenges of leadership successfully. Forget the dry leadership chat... this is raw, real and refreshingly human. Through inspiring conversations with visionary women leaders, creators, and change-makers, we challenge the tired but pervasive resilience narratives that ultimately keep us small, and explore emerging, regenerative - or just plain overlooked - ways to lead & thrive in a fast changing world. Tune in for stories, insights, and atypical but nevertheless successful perspectives that will challenge, energise, and empower you to go beyond being fit for the present, beyond being future-fit, but shape the future! Find out more here: https://www.worldbeyondresilience.com Thanks to the amazing Gibson support team for all their help with the production of this podcast: - Iain Gibson for his branding expertise. https://www.iaingibson.com - Scott Gibson for composing the music. Follow him on TikTok @justamantryingtomusic - Trevor Gibson or his audio advice. https://circlestudios.co.uk - James Gibson for his expert podcast editing. - And last but not least, AI Gibson (not a real person, but we have to credit AI with helping us to summarise our transcripts. Maybe someday soon we will have an AI Gibson, you never know!) We couldn't have done it without you!