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What happens when you stop looking for how people and things are different and instead look for how they are related and connected? In this episode, Paul Walker dives in with Dr. Akomolafe to explore the universal desire to feel at home, how the pandemic has challenged our superiority, and how we can work together to improve the world. 

Some of the Highlights:

What it means to be indigenous
The root of concepts like "whiteness" and "blackness"
The value of recognizing our similarities rather than our differences
What it means to "slow down"

Links From This Episode:

Check out Bayo's website to learn more.
Connect with Bayo on LinkedIn.
Read Bayo's post: Dear White People
The Emergence Network
Explore the work being done by UNESCO (The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)
Follow Octopy on Instagram: @octopy.io

In this episode, Paul sits down with Christiane Seuhs-Schoeller, who has many years of experience working with individuals and organizations to help them work in a more personally fulfilled and meaningful way.

In a heartfelt conversation, Christiane and Paul discuss self-management on a deeper level, including how it can affect you personally and what role it plays in how you see the world. Additionally, they will talk about what "love" looks like in the context of the workplace and how to express it responsibly. Check out Christiane's website to learn more - https://christianesplace.com/

Connect with Christiane on LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiane-seuhs-schoeller-5a751624/

Follow Octopy on Instagram- @octopy.io

Check out the recommended reading from this episode:


"Power and Love", by Adam Kahane: https://reospartners.com/publications/power-and-love-a-theory-and-practice-of-social-change/

"The More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know Is Possible", by Charles Eisenstein: https://charleseisenstein.org/books/the-more-beautiful-world-our-hearts-know-is-possible/

"Sacred Economics", by Charles Eisenstein: https://sacred-economics.com/

In this episode, Paul Walker is joined by guest Matt Hallmann, a consultant with years of experience helping teams and organizations scale and collaborate. He also has a plethora of personal experience with self-management and Holacracy, including working at Springest.

During this intriguing discussion, Matt and Paul shed the dogma and dispel many common misconceptions of organizational self-management to provide a realistic and simple perspective of the benefits of this new way of working and what it really means. 




Check out Matt’s website to learn more - https://tealtamago.com/
Connect with Matt on LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthallmann/
Follow Octopy on Instagram- @octopy.io

In this episode, Matt sits down with Rich Diviney, a speaker, consultant, retired Navy SEAL Officer of 20+ years,  and the recent author of "The Attributes." 

During this expansive conversation, Rich and Matt explore the distinction between skills and attributes--and more importantly--why it matters. They also explore Rich's time as a Navy SEAL, growth & development, the elemental parts of leadership, and much more. Check out Rich's book here to learn more- https://theattributes.com/buy/  

Connect with Rich on LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/richdiviney/
Follow Rich on Instagram- @rich_diviney
Follow Octopy on Instagram- @octopy.io 

In this episode, Matt sits down with Darrin Caldwell to talk about the seemingly ever-moving target of "fulfillment." What does it mean? How do we find it? How do we sustain it? Matt & Darrin will sit down to discuss these topics, leading to some surprising revelations. Check out where the journey leads!

Resources from/about this episode: 


Interested in experiencing the Why Discovery process mentioned in the episode? Register here- https://simonsinek.com/InspireU#/classes/47602 
Connect with Darrin on LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrincaldwell/  
Shawn Achor's Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/fLJsdqxnZb0
Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson, PhD: https://www.rickhanson.net/books/hardwiring-happiness/
Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor: Amazon.com: The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work (Audible Audio Edition): Shawn Achor, Shawn Achor, Random House Audio: Audible Audiobooks
David Salyers - Entreleadership Podcast: #405: David Salyers—Chick-fil-A’s Competitive Advantage | EntreLeadership
How will you measure your life? by Clayton M. Christensen: How Will You Measure Your Life? by Clayton M. Christensen, James Allworth | Audiobook | Audible.com
Kevin Harrington and Mark Timm - Why you need a mentor: #406: Kevin Harrington and Mark Timm—Why You Need a Mentor | EntreLeadership

In this episode, Matt is joined by David Mead- a professional speaker, facilitator, and co-author of Find Your WHY, to talk about the subject of David's upcoming book: authenticity. 

We all do it--whether we mean to or not. We put up a facade to the outside world that doesn't quite match who we are on the inside. We essentially play a character on stage that is different from who we are backstage. Why do we do that? And how can we make sure the person out in front of the curtain matches who we are behind the scenes? Matt & David will dive into this topic to discuss how we can bring those two versions of us together so that we can make sure we're being our authentic, best selves. 

Learn more about David and/or book a workshop with him here- https://www.octopy.io/david-mead
Connect with David on LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjmead
Follow David on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/dmpropels/