When faced with hardship, one can either succumb to it or learn from it and use it to overcome and improve. For Jacob Green, it was his traumatic brain injury that gave meaning to his life and directed him to his purpose. A nationally recognized leadership, crisis management expert, and author of the Amazon New Release Best Seller “See Change Clearly, he took what was his rock bottom and shifted to a growth mindset which he would later share with others who could connect to his situation. And it all started while volunteering for the Turkey Hotline!

Another value-bombed episode so make sure you tune in until the end to get all the nuggets!

[00:09 - 11:33] Opening Segment

 

• Welcoming Jacob to the show
• Finding leverage in the power of adversity: Jacob’s story and how he survived his traumatic experience

[11:34 - 19:15] Your Setback Is Your Greatest Comeback

• What inspired Jacob to keep going forward and create a mission
• Find purpose and meaning in an ordinary task
• Service to others is being selfish

[19:20 - 37:43] From Survive to Thrive

 

• Resilience: Coping and thriving amidst crisis
• Shifting to a Growth Mindset from fight or flight mode
• • Train your team to have the right mindset. Ask the right questions
• The Do-Over Day strategy
• Want some positivity? Explore The Goodness Exchange (see link below)

[37:44 - 57:33] How to Win in Life

• The one factor that sets apart the winning team from mediocre
• Shared values and complementary skills 
• What is Cognitive Diversity
• Building a foundation of trust with coworkers that stands through difficult situations
  
  

[57:34 - 1:05] Closing Segment

• How vulnerability deepens the human connection
• Final words

 

Quotes:

 

“Forces beyond your control can take away everything you possess except one thing, your freedom to choose how you will respond to the situation.” - Victor Frankl

 

“No matter what is s

 A seasoned filmmaker, podcaster, and consultant with multiple Emmy nominations, Marion Abrams is able to follow her passion and share her gifts with the world. She’s the co-creator of Spartan's official Podcast (over 40 million listens) and host of "Grounded Content" podcast where she talks about tactical and effective content strategies.

 

Marion hopes to encourage you to overcome challenges by being resilient, so that you, too, may live the life you aspire to. Let’s get started

[00:01 - 23:24] Opening Segment

• Marion Abrams on how Spartan Races movement and how it awakens basic human instinct: to love
• What is Antifragility and how does it create unbreakable people
• Joining the Spartan Race: What’s in it for you?

 

[23:25 - 26:18] Take Charge of Your Life

 

• The real reason why people join Spartan Race
• Human Connection: What the society lacks today
• Benefits of endurance training
• Take control of your life and do not let anyone say you can't 

 

[26:19 - 32:11]  Spartan Up!

• The Spartan philosophy
• Raising Spartan kids

 

[32:12 - 40:00] Closing Segment

 

• What Marion learned during the pandemic
• Learning through mistakes

 

Quotes:

“As you reach a certain level of maturity, you may understand that I want to challenge myself, I want to avail myself of all the tools there are to make myself better to see what I can do. You realize that life is a gift, and it's finite, and you want to appreciate and get the most out of every day.” - Marion Abrams

 

“Most of us can do a lot more than we think.” - Marion Abrams

 

“You want to take care of your mind, your body, and your spirit. So get outside, get some exercise, you know, your diet, you don't have to biohack.  Eat more salad. You don't need to do a complicated workout, get outside, or do something hard that makes you tired. You can go as far as you want, but you don't have to complicate it.”  - Marion Abrams

 

Connect with Marion

Website: https://www.madmotion.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madmotion

 

Resources Mentioned: 

 

The biggest challenge for educators is that we need to acknowledge multiple ways of learning, and we need to lean into a new way of teaching that focuses on high level thinking and strategic thinking. That is Zoe and Steve’s mission.  

In today’s episode, we have Zoe Weil and Steve Cochrane of the Institute of Humane Education to show us how they are helping students find joy and purpose. They look at problems in a different way—by being “solutionaries” that identify unjust and unsustainable systems. They will talk about how school curricula should not be boxed in facts and memorization, but also should provide experiences that allow children to develop their unique selves. With that, let’s jump right in and see how to educate the humane way!

 

[00:09 - 10:22] Opening Segment

• I introduce Zoe and Steve to the show
• Zoey's 2011 Ted talk, "Creating Solutionaries"
• What is a “solutionary”?
• Someone who can identify unjust and unsustainable systems

 

[10:23 - 28:09] The Solutionary

• Steve talks about how and why he collaborated with Zoe

• Deepening the curriculum through solutionaries

• Focusing on the systemic connections
• Developing ethical analysis for children
• Zoe talks about her book, “The World Becomes what we Teach”

 

[28:10 - 42:57] Graduating Happy Children through Critical Thinking

• There is a place on the internet created to bring out our best impulses and our collective genius. Visit Goodness Exchange and get unlimited access to exclusive news and bonus content!
• True price and true cost
• What are the effects of products on yourself, other people, animals, and environment?
• The t-shirt example
• The true cost allows students to question the systems 
• How these can be integrated into a variety of curricula 
• The negative effects of some products environmentally, and socially
• Free resources at the links below
• Everyone can be a “solutionary” educator

 

[42:58 - 51:30] A “Solutionary” Soluti

What is a dream? How do you make that dream a reality?

 

In today’s episode, we have Jeffrey Davis to talk about wonder, and recognizing the interconnectedness of everything and experiencing joy in the face of challenge. Jeffrey will share how we can see the world in a new way, and how we can focus on the things that make us feel connected to the world. As an author, team culture consultant, educator, and CEO of Tracking Wonder Consultancy, Jeffrey is here to tell us that there is no one right way to do things. We just have to be humble and open minded, and our journeys will take us in our own unique ways.

 

Let’s jump right in and open our minds to the infinite possibilities!

 

[00:06 - 09:18] opening Segment 

• I introduce Jeffrey to the show
• What does it mean to wonder?
• The joy in recognizing that the ordinary is the ultimate reality
• How this can be found in creative processes

 

[09:19 - 21:32] Innovators do Wonder

• We talk about the emerging science of wonder and how it applies to innovators
• Wonder is pervasive, evasive, and fleeting 
• How we are limited by our own perceptions

 

[21:33 - 34:59] Limiting Beliefs Limit Wonder

• Cultivating a mindset of openness and curiosity to experience wonder
• There is a place on the internet created to bring out our best impulses and our collective genius. Visit Goodness Exchange and get unlimited access to exclusive news and bonus content!

• The three facets of wonder

• The flock
• The mirror
• The admiration

 

[35:00 - 47:24] The Genius In All of Us

• Celebrating confusion and problems
• We talk about how we all have a unique force of genius when we were born

• Genius doesn’t equate to having a high IQ or possessing unique skills

• Genius is also about having a childhood mindset
• Being curious and humble

 

[47:25

Psychological safety is so important because if we can create that sense of safety, it frees up our creativity, our imagination, our innovation. It allows us to test our assumptions and explore different ideas without fear of reprisal or judgment. And I think it's time for us to free up those energies and turn them into something with our guest, Peter McCoppin.  

Executive coach, keynote speaker, international orchestral conductor, and national host/broadcaster Peter McCoppin is here with us today to discuss how being emotionally available to those around us is a powerful tool for leading with questions and creating a compassionate environment. He also discusses how the neuroscience of the brain causes us to be drawn to those who are helpful, and how the helpers will rise to the top in times of trouble. Failure is a part of learning, and that by embracing this mindset, we can overcome difficulty and see the beauty in life's challenges. With that, let’s jump right in and learn how to discover your life's purpose!

[00:08 - 14:33] Opening Segment

• Cultures that embrace creative conflict are more successful than cultures that do not
• Allows for new and innovative ideas to be explored

• True leadership is not conspicuous, self-focused, or braggadocious
• It is instead characterized by service, humility, and a lack of ego
• Focusing on helping their team succeed, not themselves

 

[14:34 - 25:52] Deeper Understanding of People

• Focusing on people and their non-verbal cues
• How technology has changed the way that people’s interactions
• Filling the gaps in our lives with contemplation, learning, and wonder
• Humor is a key tool for finding meaning in difficult situations

 

[25:52 - 41:04] The Age of Rising Up and Causing Disruption

• A story about how a skier’s accident resulted to success in career
• How the feminine age is a time of change and disruption

• Leadership is being fully present

• Listen to understand, not to respond
• Leading with questions, not answers 
• Suspending assumptions and judgment
• There is a place on the internet created to bring out our best impulses and our collective genius. Visit Goodn

Mistakes are part of life. They happen to everyone, and there's nothing we can do to prevent them. What we can do is learn from them and use them as opportunities to grow and develop as individuals.

 

In this episode, we welcome Brittany-Nicole to talk about emotional intelligence, or the ability to be aware and sensitive to our own emotions and the emotions of others. We discuss some of the most common things that impede our ability to develop this skill, including negativity bias, victim mentality, and a lack of receptivity to feedback. We also talk about how taking risks can be a valuable way of growing and learning, and how being willing to step out of our comfort zone can help us to become stronger and more capable. 

 

 

[00:08 - 09:19] Opening Segment

• A thought leader in the field of emotional intelligence
• Emotional Intelligence is fundamental to our ability to recover from the current political and social landscape
• Brittney's book, The EQ Deficiency
• Self awareness is the foundational element of emotional intelligence
• Brittney talks about the importance of intention

 

[09:19 - 29:09] Reciprocity and Vulnerability

• Emotional intelligence as a key factor in being mindful with reciprocity
• Expecting something in return is not 100% genuine
• Gratefulness as a major piece
• Assuming good intentions from people
• Ability to show vulnerability
• Feedback vs. intent
• Feedback is about intent, while criticism is how you're delivering it

 

[29:08 - 47:25] Emotional Intelligence

• Brittney shares about the purpose of the Emotional Intelligence magazine
• Thoughts and opinions on the cancel culture
• Being afraid to learn and expand our perspectives
• How emotional intelligence gives you the flexibility in our beliefs

 

[47:26 - 56:07] Closing Segment

• Mistakes as a stepping stone in life
• Emotional intelligence allows us to communicate more effectively
• Some tips for increasing self-awareness and self-regulation
• See links below to know more about Brittney Nichole

 

 

Resources Mentioned:

• The EQ Deficiency - Brittney-Nichole
• 5 Techniques to Override Primal Impulse to Defend and Protect our Ego - Brittney-Nichole
• Feedback vs. Criticism - Brittney-Nichole
• 4 Steps to Increase Self-Awareness and 12 Strategies to Help you Self-Regulate - Anna Keil

 

 

You can connect with Brittney through Linkedin, or you can visit www.ei-magazine.com to know more about her works. Listen to her podcast, "Living and Leading with Emotional Intelligence<

Every person is born with a beautiful heart. With that, we want to make sure that they feel loved and cared for, and nourished. 

 

Sarah Leathers is the founder of Healing Meals, an organization that has served over 90,000 meals to people who were in need of nutritious food. She discusses her story and the importance of continuing to make a difference in the world through food, purpose, and meaning. Healing Meals has been able to maintain its volunteer base because volunteers feel connected to the mission of the organization and are inspired by the positive impact they have on clients' lives. Every day we serve somebody, and it doesn't matter what their circumstance is or where they are in their life. 

 

Let's create a ripple of goodness in the world through love and food!

 

[00:04 - 16:58] Opening Segment

• Sarah shares her background and work
• Studying as a mechanical engineer
• How your professional career won't always align with your true calling
• Being inspired to start Healing Meals.
• What is Healing Meals?
• A nonprofit that helps others connect with their purpose and meaning in life
• Getting people into the kitchen to feel connected
• Trusting your instincts, and finding something bigger than yourself to help motivate you
• Everyone has the opportunity to change somebody's life for the better
• Sarah talks about how Healing Meals has successfully maintained a volunteer base

 

[16:59 - 27:50] You Have the Opportunity to Make a Difference

• Sarah shares a few of their coaching methods
• Kindness and volunteer work does help change the life of another person
• The importance of taking care of yourself during a health crisis
• Food is medicine
• There is a place on the internet created to bring out our best impulses and our collective genius. Visit Goodness Exchange and get unlimited access to exclusive news and bonus content!

 

[27:51 - 38:20] Mending Yourself and Your Community with Food

• Sarah shares how providing highly nutritious food to people who are going through a health crisis is important in helping them recover
• Organic food that hasn't been exposed to toxins
• Food that is to the individual's dietary needs
• How food affects mental health
• The importance of good food and nutrition
• Connecting with others in order to continue spreading good intentions

 

[38:20 - 50:13] Pursuing Your Dreams and Achieving Joy in Life

• The importance of having a dream and staying focused on it
• having hope and to not giving up, even when the journey may seem daunting.
• Every moment matters
• The Power of Moments by Chip and Dan Heath
• Healing Meals is a place where young people can be themselves and figure out what they are meant to do in life
• It is important for parents to be on the same shift as their children so that they can have an opportunity to observe them and learn from them

 

[50:14 - 52:30] Closing Segment

• We love who you are, and not who you think you're supposed to be

 

Resources Mentioned:

• The Power of Moments - Chip and Dan Heath

We often struggle with finding out our purpose in life, we don’t know what inspires us and what gifts we have to offer in order to create a better world based on what we love to do. We focus on things we don’t enjoy or understand at all but keep in mind we are the ones that decide what we give our attention to. In today’s episode, we have an incredible conversation with Helen Trickey about how to build a meaningful and innovative work-life while creating a positive impact on the planet. Helen is a managing partner & Chief Impact Officer at Conspiracy of Love,  a global social impact company,  and a Campaign Consultant at the United Nations.  

Having worked all over the world with the likes of Adidas, LEGO, Unilever, Virgin, and the United Nations, Helen believes in business as a force for effective social change. With a strong working knowledge of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, she dedicates her work to helping brands find their Purpose and turning that Purpose into Actions that have genuine (real-life!) cultural & commercial value. Helen has historically been called upon for “special projects” within organizations, combining her relentless energy with a creative approach to brand and business development, client management, influence and partnerships, operations, and production.

Let’s dig into using your gifts to serve everyone, including yourself!

[00:01 - 14:15] Opening Segment

• Helen shares her background and work 
• • How she uses love to make changes in people’s lives
  • How the idea of Conspiracy of Love came up
  • • A sense of purpose and genius 
• Helen GPS’s concept (gifts, passions, and service)
• • Understanding her purpose and what she wants to do
  • Providing a space for people to grow and do great things
  • • The sparking and moral revolution

[14:16 - 29:00]  Using Your Gifts to Serve Everyone, Including Yourself

• Helen’s outlook on how the pandemic has transformed people's priorities
• Some people are healing a grieving 
• • The difference between empathy and sympathy
• Why who you are with and who brings out the best matters
• • We all have different flavors 

It’s easy to feel bad when you are not yet the person you want to be. When you haven’t yet developed the habits you desire, or haven’t yet got up and pursued the life of your dreams. David Richman found himself in this position, feeling bad about his smoking habit and his weight. Now an entrepreneur, author, public speaker, athlete, and philanthropist, there are endless lessons to learn from David’s journey through trauma to the life of his dreams. Listen in for proof that it’s never too late to take a step back, assess your life, and make changes that will get you where you want to go. 

 

Today, David uses the lessons learned in his life to enrich and inspire others.  not on what others wanted out of him, but on what he wanted out of life, he went from a sedentary smoker to living the life he always wanted. In his first book, Winning in the Middle of the Pack, David discusses how you can get more out of yourself than ever imagined. And in his second, Cycle of Lives, he shares the interconnected stories of others overcoming obstacles—specifically cancer.

 

Tune in and find out why your trauma is not a barrier, it’s a window!

 

[00:01 - 09:08] Opening Segment

 

• David shares his background and work 
• Why he started to explore the emotional side of cancer
• His focus on the transformation of grief trauma
• Cycle of Lives
• Winning in the Middle of the Pack 
• Your traumas are not worse than others
• Understand the meaning behind what people are going through

 

[09:09 - 31:37] Your Trauma is Not a Barrier, It’s a Window

 

• David introduces his book Cycle of Lives
• Patricia’s story: A woman who had a really poor cancer diagnosis
• Traumas that are preventing us to have connections with others
• The emotional side of trauma and how it is affected by stages of life
• Tools on how to better talk to people in our lives that are going through things
• Put your feet on the ground and try to make the best out of your day

Do you really have a feeling of fulfillment and happiness when you’re at your workplace? Are you sure that what you’re chasing is meaningful for your life? If you’re asking yourself these questions, you’re probably struggling to find the value or purpose in what you’re doing. CEO and Co-Founder of Delivering Happiness, Jenn Lim, has some impactful thoughts about how we can all be happier at work.

 

Jenn is the CEO and Co-Founder of Delivering Happiness, which started as a book and evolved into a business consultancy and global movement that has impacted and inspired hundreds of companies and organizations worldwide to develop happier company cultures. In her new bestselling book, Beyond Happiness: How Authentic Leaders Prioritize Purpose and People for Growth and Impact, she translates her decades of experience in culture and strategy into a practical “how-to” framework for more sustainable workplaces and modern organizational design.

 

Tune in and dive into how to recognize everyone’s superpower to reshape work cultures!

 

[00:01 - 09:03] Opening Segment

 

• Jenn shares her background and work 
• Why she decided to shift gears after understanding what happiness means
• Her experience doing a major in Asian-American studies
• How she realized what she was chasing didn’t mean much to her
• Delivering Happiness
•  Her sense of freedom, autonomy, and living in a more purposeful way
• The importance of active listening

 

[09:04 - 26:17] Recognizing Everyone’s Superpower to Reshape Work Cultures

 

• Values, purpose, and culture in the workplace
• How we build teams with very sustainable strong cultures
• The big shift in what we are as workplaces
• How the industrial age impacted the sense of community
•  How we spend our everyday lives and create bonds between teams
• The village analogy
• Nurturing the teams you have around you is key

• Companies should realize that people are assets, not our expenses