DNA Of Purpose Rebecca Maklad
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The DNA Of Purpose Podcast uniquely weaves together personal growth, transformational processes, entrepreneurial thinking, and leadership strategy, empowering high-impact individuals to utilise purpose as the most powerful social innovation tool on the planet. Grounded in the belief that profound individual and collective impact originate from within, our mission calls on leaders to transcend limitations, unlock their full potential, and amplify their influence in dedicated service to a world in need of fresh perspectives and solutions.
In every episode, our trailblazing guests, representing diverse backgrounds and experiences, exemplify a shared dedication to leaving a lasting, positive imprint on the world—contributing more than they take and shaping an enduring legacy for future generations. Hosted by Rebecca Maklad, a fearless truth-seeker, the podcast provides unfiltered insights into the unfolding paths of these purpose-driven individuals. It offers a deep exploration into what it takes to ignite human progress, facilitate ecological restoration, and innovate solutions to address global challenges.
Takeaways: Uncover Your Life's Purpose and Unlock Your Full Potential | Explore Personal Development and Cultivate a Growth Mindset with Expert Tips | Nurture Self-Awareness for Personal Growth and Transformative Change | Guiding Tips on Becoming a Purpose-Driven Entrepreneur and Inspiring Leader | Unlocking the Potential: Grasping the ‘Circular’ Solutions Economy | Learn how to create businesses that make a positive impact on society | Discover key strategies for building sustainable and socially conscious enterprises.
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Why Bystanding Poses The Greatest Threat To Our World with Jessica Hickman
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
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Ripples Of Impact: Why The Journey of Purpose Starts from Within ~ Jacinta McDonell (Brave Spaces)
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
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The Great Transition: Renewable Energy and the Economic Advantage of Saving the Planet over Ruining It with Dean Spaccavento
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
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The Humanico Way: Unleashing Human Potential, Fostering Shared Purpose, and Cultivating Mattering in the Workplace, with Paul Rush and Fiona Vale
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
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Climate Action Catalysts: Empowering Purpose, Collaboration, and Community to Usher in The Solutions Economy with Mange Kumarasamy
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
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How To Break Through Your Upper Limit & Change The World with Julie Masters
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
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