The Values Lab

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Welcome to The Values Lab, a podcast series for founders and portfolio career professionals seeking inspiration to live a more intentional, values-led life. Hosted by Viren Thakrar, Founder of In The Game and Values Map.

  1. Going beyond the word - unpacking what your values actually mean

    MAR 25

    Going beyond the word - unpacking what your values actually mean

    In this episode, I share a simple exercise for describing what each of your values actually means. By going beyond the word, we can get a much richer and detailed picture of our values, and express them in a way that makes them unique to us. I'll share the exercise along with a few prompters to help you go a little bit deeper. The Values Lab is brought to you by Viren Thakrar, Founder of Values Map - valuesmap.com

    5 min
  2. Nic Hinwood on Community

    MAR 25

    Nic Hinwood on Community

    In this episode, I chat with Nic Hinwood about the value of Community. We unpack the link between community and accountability and how it plays out with regional town dynamics. We also explore the concept of the 'greater good', and how approaching things with a genuinely helpful, supportive and bigger picture mindset helps us be more community-focused. We also talked about how Nic manages the trade-offs with community and other things that are important to Nic. Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/nic-hinwood-66b38029/  www.keo.com.au  About Nic Nic is a self-confessed, “street-smart strategist.” Gaining his skills from the school of hard knox, through a combination of learning the hard way, research and experience. He combines his love of design and business with a desire to understand perception and the impacts the way we see the world is reflected in our decision making. He challenges the status-quo and your perception to help you uncover and unlock what makes your business, brand, product, offer, uniquely yours.  Through a mix of humour and education, Nic guides you on a journey where you learn about the deeper value of brand and the power it has in the mind of your customers, it’s impact on sales, staff, and the broader business you run.  Keywords Community, Accountability, Personal Growth, Collaboration, Values, Relationships, Entrepreneurship. The Values Lab is brought to you by Viren Thakrar, Founder of Values Map - valuesmap.com

    28 min
  3. Shelley Flett on Sustainability

    MAR 18

    Shelley Flett on Sustainability

    In this episode, I explore the value of sustainability with Shelley Flett. Shelley shares how her understanding of sustainability has evolved from avoiding feast-and-famine burnout to creating energy for abundance, creativity and freedom. We talk about the importance of embedding sustainability into her business so that she can be fully present for the moments that matter with her kids. Shelley also challenges the belief that success requires sacrifice, and shares practical approaches to energy management and morning routines. Links https://www.shelleyflett.com/ About Shelley Shelley Flett is a leadership trainer & executive coach (PCC) who helps senior leaders move from reactive management to more intentional, effective leadership. Through coaching and programs, she helps leaders uncover blind spots, think more strategically, and lead themselves and their teams with greater clarity and impact. Keywords sustainability, abundance mindset, entrepreneurship, personal development, work-life balance, values-driven leadership, meaningful work The Values Lab is brought to you by Viren Thakrar, Founder of Values Map - valuesmap.com

    34 min
  4. Yes or No? A values-based approach to project selection

    MAR 18

    Yes or No? A values-based approach to project selection

    In this episode, I explore how to use your values to help decide which projects are a yay, and which ones are a nay. I discuss why some projects energise us while others drain us completely, and the hidden opportunity cost of working on values misaligned projects. I walk through my personal framework for evaluating project fit against my five values, along with the specific indicators I look for in my initial client conversations. The Values Lab is brought to you by Viren Thakrar, Founder of Values Map - valuesmap.com

    11 min
  5. Making values your competitive advantage

    MAR 11

    Making values your competitive advantage

    In this episode, I explore how your values can become your competitive advantage as a business owner or portfolio career professional. I discuss why values-based differentiation is harder to copy than expertise or features, and walk through how I translated my personal values into business values. I also share how portfolio career professionals can use their values to differentiate on "what's it like to work with me?" and how values can make your content more memorable and distinctive in crowded social media spaces.  The Values Lab is brought to you by Viren Thakrar, Founder of Values Map - valuesmap.com

    15 min
  6. Sasha Gilberg on Calm

    MAR 11

    Sasha Gilberg on Calm

    In this episode, I explore the value of calm with Sasha Gilberg, founder of Sash Agency. Sasha shares how his value of calm was born from experiencing a severe low point in his early twenties, and how he used the question "what don't I want?" to design both his life and business. We discuss how he brings calm to one of the most stressful experiences in life - buying and selling property - through honest pricing, extreme organisation, and systems that prevent stress. Sasha also shares examples of how he draws inspiration for building a values-led business from sources outside his industry sector. Links https://sash.agency/ https://www.instagram.com/sash.melbourne/ The link between exercise and stress - https://youtu.be/vSSkDos2hzo?si=u9k57Qjn4I_hwDZb Screen management app - Screen Zen - https://screenzen.co/ About Sasha Sasha Gilberg is the founder of Sásh, a Melbourne-based real estate agency established in 2022, specialising in prestige property and guided by a design-led, considered approach. Keywords calm, values-based leadership, real estate, branding, personal development, stress management, business systems, authenticity, client trust, mental clarity The Values Lab is brought to you by Viren Thakrar, Founder of Values Map - valuesmap.com

    33 min
  7. How your values shape your purpose

    MAR 4

    How your values shape your purpose

    In this episode, I explore how your values shape your purpose. I challenge the idea that we need to find a singular purpose, and instead propose that we're all multi-purposed individuals. By combining our values, strengths and experiences, we can discover multiple purposes across our relationships, communities and work. I also share a few examples of how my values of fun and growth take shape in many different ways. The Values Lab is brought to you by Viren Thakrar, Founder of Values Map - valuesmap.com

    10 min
  8. Suz Chadwick on Authenticity

    MAR 4

    Suz Chadwick on Authenticity

    In this episode, I explore the value of authenticity with Suz Chadwick. Suz explains the difference between being unfiltered and being unprofessional, how authenticity shows up when she's in flow, and why filtering your personality actually prevents you from connecting with your ideal clients. We also discuss how values shift and change prominence through different life seasons, and how Suz helps entrepreneurs build personal brands rooted in who they really are. Links https://suzchadwick.com/ Unfiltered Live Event: https://suzchadwick.com/unfiltered https://www.instagram.com/suzchadwick/ About Suz If you're ready to stand out in your industry and build a brand that sells for you, then Suz Chadwick is the BOLD Personal Brand, business & Speaker Coach you need. Suz transforms entrepreneurs from unknown and overwhelmed to courageous and confident online powerhouses. With 20+ years in sales, marketing, and branding, she's the founder of Personal Brand Agency, Bold Vibes Consulting, author of Play Big, Brand Bold, and host of the Brand Builders Lab podcast. Suz specialises in helping ambitious women build magnetic brands that attract dream clients and create profitable businesses. Her superpower? Getting you out of your own way so you can own your awesome and become the go-to person in your industry. Keywords authenticity, values, personal growth, communication, vulnerability, self-expression, professional development, personal branding, self-discovery, intentional living The Values Lab is brought to you by Viren Thakrar, Founder of Values Map - valuesmap.com

    36 min
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Welcome to The Values Lab, a podcast series for founders and portfolio career professionals seeking inspiration to live a more intentional, values-led life. Hosted by Viren Thakrar, Founder of In The Game and Values Map.

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