Work That Moves Us

Purposeful Futures

Work that Moves Us 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.

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  1. #8 The Power of Emotional Language in Parenting and Leadership

    4월 16일

    #8 The Power of Emotional Language in Parenting and Leadership

    Summary: What would you have loved to know as a child that you know now? For Linda, the answer came quickly: the language. The language to name what she was feeling. The language to ask for what she needed. The language to understand that being emotional wasn't a flaw, it was information. In this conversation, Linda and Charlotte Balfour-Poole explore what happens when we have words for what we feel, and what we lose when we don't. They talk about raising children with emotional maturity in a turbulent world, what it means to lead with care and compassion, and why naming our emotions might be one of the most powerful things we can do, at any age. This one gets personal. We hope something in it lands for you. About Charlotte: Charlotte is a leadership coach and consultant who works with people and organisations to lead with more courage and compassion. She brings warmth, rigour, and a rare ability to hold space for the conversations that actually matter. Connect with Charlotte on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-balfour-poole/ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:52 Raising children with emotional maturity 07:39 Values, kindness, and what schools get right 09:12 The cost of "don't be so emotional" 11:45 The language to say what you need 13:31 Linda's story: her dad, her sister, and the words that changed things 17:55 What children show us about how we want to be 22:46 Leading with values, what it really means 27:48 When a whole team burns out 33:52 What was your biggest failure? Resources mentioned: Bessel van der Kolk: The Body Keeps the Score: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748John Adair's Action-Centred Leadership Model: https://www.businessballs.com/leadership-styles/action-centred-leadership-john-adair/Join Our Community: If this conversation sparked something in you, there's a space where conversations like this happen every month. Purposeful Futures is a values-led leadership community run by Linda and Aga; a vibrant community of people who believe that how we lead and how we live are the same question. Each month, we go deep on a topic that matters: purpose, identity, courage, belonging, and more. It's not a webinar. It's not a course. It's a genuine conversation with people who show up to think together. 25 CHF a month. No commitment. Come for one session and see. 👉 Join here: https://go.touchingdistance.com/purposeful-futures-membership Connect: If something landed for you in this episode, a moment you recognised yourself in, a question it stirred, something you want to sit with, we'd love to hear from you. Find Linda on LinkedIn or drop a comment wherever you're listening.

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  2. 1월 21일

    #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 Community Membership – join the conversation and share what you’re noticing

    11분
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    #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 our Purposeful Futures community: https://go.touchingdistance.com/purposeful-futures-membership • 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!

    15분

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Work that Moves Us 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.