From being photographed by Pamela Hanson for my first professional portfolio in the wheat fields of Colorado, I have navigated a journey of fantastic and sometimes blistering experiences with over four decades of yoga, meditation, and Ayurvedic diet. I started blind in Paris on a one-way ticket to “make it” as a professional model. After months of fruitless auditioning, on pluck and providence, Guy Bourdin, considered one of France’s most famous fashion artists and photographers, took one concerted look at me and booked me for 6 months at French Vogue. From his photos and legacy, my image is now in museums worldwide.

Then contracted as a model with Eileen Ford, who brought me from Paris to New York, exuberant and riding high on the energy, I broke both arms pedaling a bike down Fifth Avenue to a Mademoiselle shoot. Always intent on “Showing Up,” I went to the Ralph Lauren show the very next day, as I was cast to walk the runway and sadly had to observe instead, double-casted. This immediately sparked my advocacy for model protection, and I was one of the first to advocate for emergency insurance. When privacy on set for models became a reoccurring issue, I used my voice and championed those privacy rights along with Jerry Hall.

In my next “stage,” I stood on my head to audition for The Bristol Old Vic Theatre School where I graced the same boards as Sir Daniel Day-Lewis and Sir Anthony Hopkins. While still modeling and acting, I raised two very young children, living a very full householder life. I happened to be the daughter-in-law of Laura Ashley who created a fashion empire and left us a legacy championing women, a reason you often saw Princess Diana wearing Laura Ashley.

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Emotional Decisions vs. Logical Ones

As emotions go up, intelligence goes down. We talk about decision making, making mistakes, and education without direction. What are you training for? Even a minimum-wage job can teach you something, but you need to be looking for the lessons you can use to improve your life in the future. What is retirement, and how much is enough for you to prepare for it? The inequality between rich and poor is expanding. We look at some of the reasons for this and talk about how the things that can't go on forever, won't go on forever. The people that can thrive in a world of fiat currency are those that invest in hard assets that adjust for inflation. Everyone wants to know specifically WHAT they should invest in, but the WHY and the HOW are much more important!

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Serving Humanity and Leading with Purpose with Brent Collingwood

Introduction

In this inspiring episode of The Famous Dr. Al LIVE, Dr. Allen Lycka welcomes Brent Collingwood, past District Governor of Rotary International District 5370. Brent shares his journey from a university administrator at the Alberta School of Business to becoming a 25-year Rotarian, certified executive coach, and facilitator. Together, they explore leadership, service, and how to live a fantastic life.

Rotary’s Global Impact

Brent reflects on his experiences at international Rotary conventions, emphasizing the diversity, fellowship, and shared mission of “uniting for good.” He explains the House of Friendship, where Rotary action groups showcase initiatives on topics like human trafficking and clean water. Rotary brings together people from all corners of the world to serve communities, bridging gaps between developed and developing nations.

Personal Journey and Leadership

Brent shares how he first joined Rotary after returning from living overseas, reestablishing his professional and social network. Dr. Lycka and Brent discuss the role of a District Governor—serving as CEO and chair of a district with multiple clubs—where motivating, recognizing, and inspiring club members is paramount. Brent highlights servant leadership, focusing on supporting others to achieve their best.

Coaching vs. Mentoring

Brent explains the difference between mentoring and coaching. Mentoring involves sharing expertise and guiding someone on the spot, whereas coaching encourages reflection and problem-solving, helping people develop their own solutions. He emphasizes that true coaching requires a willing participant and is a process, not an instant transformation.

Adapting Through Change

The pandemic impacted nonprofit engagement globally, including Rotary. Brent discusses how hybrid meetings and digital tools enabled connection, and how the organization embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. He stresses that Rotary is about giving what you can—time, talent, or treasure—without obligation, making service accessible to all.

Living a Fantastic Life

Brent and Dr. Lycka explore how Rotary fosters positivity, joy, and purpose in life. Brent advises turning away from negativity, embracing small acts of kindness, and saying “yes” to opportunities. His message underscores that service, fellowship, and personal growth are keys to a fulfilling life.

Connect with Brent Collingwood

For questions on Rotary, coaching, or leadership, Brent can be reached at [email protected]. Explore more about living a fantastic life with Dr. Allen Lycka at www.drallenlycka.com, and subscribe to receive weekly golden pearls of wisdom.

Closing Thoughts

This episode is a masterclass in servant leadership, coaching, and making a meaningful impact in your community and the world. Join Brent and Dr. Lycka as they inspire you to serve, grow, and live a fantastic life.

BIO:

Brent Collingwood is a past Governor of Rotary International District 5370 which covers north central Alberta, Yukon, Northwest Territories and parts of British Columbia and Saskatchewan. Brent is a retired University administrator with a 20-year career at the Alberta School of Business. Brent holds a master of education degree focused on leadership and change, a Certified Executive Coach, and a Certified Facilitative Leader. Brent has been a Rotarian for 25 years, serving in every role at both the club and District level. Brent's next venture is training incoming Governors as they prepare for their governing year.

Social Media Link

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentcollingwood/

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We talk through his process for creating launch events that feel genuinely engaging rather than a school assembly. Plus, how to make sure your launch does more than just celebrate - it positions you to get real leads.

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Dr Jude Currivan is a cosmologist, planetary healer, futurist, author and co-founder of WholeWorld-View (www.wholeworld-view.org ). She was previously one of the most senior business women in the UK, has a Master’s degree in Physics from Oxford University specializing in quantum physics and cosmology, and a PhD in Anthropological Archaeology from the University of Reading researching ancient cosmologies. She has travelled to some 80 countries, worked with wisdom keepers from many traditions and her extensive experience and knowledge of world events, systems and trends, has led her to speak widely regarding transformational reforms.

She is a life-long researcher into the nature of reality, integrating leading edge science, research into consciousness and universal wisdom teachings into a wholistic worldview. She is the author of seven books, latterly the bestselling and Nautilus award-winning The Cosmic Hologram (2017) and The Story of Gaia (2022) and is a Council member of the Evolutionary Leaders Circle (www.evolutionaryleaders.net) and an Associate Member of the Club of Rome. In 2017 she co-founded WholeWorld-View to communicate an emergent unitive paradigm and serve its understanding, experiencing and embodiment to empower conscious evolution. In 2024 she co-produced, wrote and narrated a short documentary film entitled A Radical Guide to Reality freely available on youtube in 17 languages from Arabic to Ukrainian.

She is a faculty member of Ubiquity University, Humanity's Team and the California Institute of Integral Studies and in 2022 she was awarded Integral City’s Meshworker of the Year.

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