Create New Futures | How Leaders Produce Breakthroughs and Transform the World through Conversation

Julie Noonan is an Executive Coach and Strategic Change Consultant, helping corporate executives lead transformational change. Julie believes in the power of curiosity, empathy and diplomacy. Join Aviv Shahar as he and Julie engage in a rich discussion on key characteristics of the different generations in the workforce today, the importance of putting in energy work, and fundamental components to successful leadership.

• 00:32 – Aviv introduces today’s guest, Julie Noonan, who joins the show to share what makes her feelmost alive and major corporate trends she is noticing in the workplace
• 04:03 – The Great Bandaid Rip-Off
• 10:14 – The ‘Three Jobs Mindset’
• 17:26 – Energy Work, Leadership, and Transparency
• 25:50 – Framing the four to five generations in the workforce currently
• 31:13 – Curiosity, Empathy, and Diplomacy
• 34:44 – Julie shares final key insights from her work
• 36:44 – One piece of advice Julie would give to her twenty-five year old self, two key learnings Julie values above all others, and final words of wisdom from Julie

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Sophie Wade is an international speaker, the author of Empathy Works , and is an authority on the future of work. Sophie believes that we are living in a seminal moment - a tipping point in time - where we have the technology and tools to make our lives a lot better. Join Aviv Shahar as he and Sophie expound on empathy as a leadership and workplace practice, the importance of leading with inquiry, and how work is evolving to better fit our lives.

• 00:32 – Aviv introduces today’s guest, Sophie Wade, who joins the show to share what she loves most about her work and the passion she has for changing work and the workplace for the better
• 04:07 – What ‘empathy’ means to Sophie
• 06:43 – The central theme of Sophie’s book, Empathy Works
• 10:17 – Framing empathy as a value, a mindset, and a practice
• 13:32 – Key challenges facing top executives today
• 15:48 – Leading with inquiry
• 21:21 – The various Generations at work
• 24:02 – Information is power
• 29:24 – Key formative experiences that shaped Sophie’s passion and critical choices she made to find her authentic voice
• 38:24 – One piece of advice Sophie would give to her twenty-five year old self and two key learnings Sophie values above all others
• 40:33 – Final thoughts from Sophie

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Oscar Trimboli is the author of How to Listen: Discover the Hidden Key to Better Communication . He is the speaker and host of the podcast, Deep Listening, a podcast that is centered on creating practical tips and techniques to improve your daily listening. The world is a noisy place where you fight to be heard every day. Oscar understands this and joins the show to engage in a rich discussion on deep listening, facilitating conversations to get to the ‘essence,’ and the importance of having a listening ritual. Join Aviv Shahar as he and Oscar break down best practices to help you overcome barriers in How to Listen.

• 00:32 – Aviv introduces today’s guest, Oscar Trimboli, who joins the show to share what brings him joy, and the central idea behind his book, How to Listen
• 03:39 – Four consistent barriers to listening and the cost of not listening well
• 10:41 – Three microskills that can help progress your listening
• 15:34 – Making presence as practical as possible\
• 18:11 – Facilitating conversations to get to the ‘essence’
• 22:36 – Different levels of listening and the job of a listener
• 29:05 – The importance of having a ‘listening ritual’
• 34:35 – What could be possible if everyone practiced deep listening
• 39:49 – One piece of advice he would give to his twenty-five year old self and two key learnings Oscar values above all others
• 41:09 – Final thoughts from Oscar

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Dr. Eric J. Holsapple is a successful developer, author and entrepreneur who has used mindfulness to transform both his life and his business. He’s got a PhD in Economics and has been involved in the real estate industry for forty years. He guides clients on how to operate mindfully while improving business results. Eric is the Founder of Living in the Gap and today, he joins the show to discuss how mindfulness can transform business culture. His new book, Profit with Presence: The Twelve Pillars of Mindful Leadership , helps readers learn that bringing mindfulness to the workplace is an investment that pays out real dividends. Join Aviv and Eric as they engage in a meaningful discussion on Mindful Leading.

• 00:33 – Aviv introduces today’s guest, Dr. Eric Holsapple, who joins the show to share his passion for helping others and the importance of mindfulness and focus
• 04:33 – Three modes of being
• 06:53 – How Dr. Eric coaches the practices of focus and mindfulness
• 09:47 – Happiness and ‘Living in the Gap’
• 13:34 – Mindful Leadership
• 19:53 – The central idea behind Dr. Eric’s book Profit with Presence
• 22:15 – The role of purpose in the map of meaning
• 23:00 – Service, gratitude, and the precision effect
• 26:23 – How Dr. Eric organizes his priorities
• 29:04 – One thing Dr. Eric would change about his past experiences and advice he would give to his twenty-five year old self
• 30:18 – Two key learnings Dr. Eric values above all others
• 30:49 – Final thoughts from Dr. Eric

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Ashley Reichheld & Amelia Dunlop are both passionate leaders within Deloitte Digital. Ashley works as a Principal and Customer & Marketing practice leader, while Amelia is the Chief Experience Officer. Their research is codified in the new book, The Four Factors of Trust : How Organizations Can Earn Lifelong Loyalty , where they offer practical guidance to measure and build trust in the relationships that matter most by cultivating humanity, capability, transparency and reliability. Join Aviv Shahar as he engages in a meaningful discussion with Ashley Reichheld & Amelia Dunlop centered on trust, humanity, purpose, and meaning.

• 00:30 – Aviv introduces today’s guests, Ashley Reichheld & Amelia Dunlop, who reflect on today’s topic: The Four Factors of Trust
• 02:56 – Key learnings Ashley & Amelia would pass along to the younger generation as they begin to shape their careers
• 04:49 – What younger workers think about trust and empathy
• 06:26 – Defining and measuring ‘humanity’ and how it relates to trust
• 09:42 – What it occurring with Generation Z
• 13:27 – How leaders can cultivate an environment of trust
• 16:29 – Why trust is critical across multiple institutions
• 17:34 – Reclaiming our humanity
• 19:54 – Ashley & Amelia share early influences on their careers
• 21:18 – The gender imbalance & sustainability
• 24:38 – Advice Ashley & Amelia give to young women entering the workforce
• 30:58 – Ashley & Amelia speculate on the future and necessary systemic changes
• 33:31 – Purpose, Meaning, and Trust
• 37:07 – Final thoughts from Ashley & Amelia

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Today, we’re exploring how the future reveals itself through creative and innovative business leaders. This is a fantastically disruptive and transformative time. Global institutions and many large businesses have lost credibility and are no longer trusted. So, how can difficult social, environmental, and ecological challenges be solved? Join Aviv Shahar as he engages in a meaningful discussion with Court Lorenzini (Founder of Docusign), Grant Canary (CEO of DroneSeed) and Bryce Bennet (CEO & Co-Founder of Solo), three entrepreneurs who have worked on the cutting edge of solving difficult problems.

• 00:30 – Aviv introduces today’s guests, Court Lorenzini, Grant Canary, & Bryce Bennett, who join the show to expound on today’s topic: Solving Tough Problems
• 05:45 – The origin story of DroneSeed and Grant’s entrepreneurial journey
• 14:28 – Bryce shares the inspiration behind Solo and the work they are doing to help people in the Gig Economy
• 22:06 – A particularly gratifying moment for Bryce and the Solo team
• 25:01 – Entrepreneurialism, Authoritarianism, and Coalescence
• 35:19 – Grant reflects back on the moment he realized how important it was to combat climate change
• 37:18 – Bryce reflects on his passion for making an impact
• 39:53 – Court’s extraordinary upbringing and his introduction to entrepreneurship and leadership
• 45:41 – Bryce, Grant & Court share key learnings from their varied experiences
• 53:17 – Advice Bryce, Grant & Court would give to aspiring entrepreneurs looking to make their mark on this world and solve some of our most difficult problems

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Peter Docker is a keynote speaker, facilitator, and author of the book Leading from the Jumpseat . Through his work, Peter enables leaders to unlock their natural talents. He’s focused on leadership that engenders commitment and human connection, an approach that liberates the collective wisdom of teams to generate extraordinary outcomes. Peter served for twenty-five years as a Royal Air Force senior officer and was a Force Commander during combat flying operations across the globe. Today, Aviv and Peter engage in a rich conversation on commitment, humble confidence and leading from a place of intentionality.

• 01:18 – Aviv introduces today’s guest, Peter Docker, who speaks to what he enjoys most about the work he does in leadership and expounds on the concept of ‘Jumpseat Leadership’
• 09:55 – Three practices of Jumpseat Leadership
• 13:23 – Commitment, fear, and love
• 18:58 – Humble confidence
• 23:38 – Belonging
• 26:45 – Why context setting is critical to leadership
• 31:25 – Top challenges facing leaders in this time of disruptive change
• 35:55 – What inspired Peter to join the Royal Air Force and lessons he’s brought from the military into the business world
• :55 – How Jumpseat Leadership can help our ability to handle crises
• 47:04 – Peter speaks to how he connected and collaborated with Simon Sinek
• 48:31 – Advice Peter would give his twenty-five year old self and two learnings he values above all else
• 51:11 – Final words of wisdom from Peter

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Faiza Hughell is a go-to market leader, board member, and mentor. She was RingCentral’s Chief Customer Officer and just recently retired from RingCentral after eleven years of an extraordinary ride where her strategic oversight of sales and execution has been a critical driver for RingCentral’s growth from $23M to over $1.5B in annual recurring revenue. Today, Aviv and Faiza engage in a conversation on the power of reframing, operating in an environment of explosive growth, courageous leadership, and self-empowerment.

• 01:15 – Aviv introduces today’s guest, Faiza Hughell
• 04:44 – Faiza reflects on her career journey and expounds on her proudest accomplishment
• 07:30 – Faiza’s most difficult challenge to overcome and the most rewarding moment of her career
• 10:18 – The power of reframing
• 13:01 – Faiza’s evolution as a leader and what she has learned from other leaders
• 19:47 – Building world-class teams
• 23:02 – Operating in an environment of explosive growth
• 27:05 – What Faiza learned about courageous leadership
• 30:20 – Mentoring advice Faiza would give to young leaders
• 33:12 – What the future holds for Faiza
• 34:46 – Final words of wisdom from Faiza

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Shaunak Roy is the Founder and CEO of Yellowdig, a community-driven active learning platform with a mission to transform every classroom into an active, social, and experiential learning community. Prior to founding Yellowdig, Shaunak spent a decade advising global companies on technology, strategy, and growth. Today, Aviv and Shaunak share a rich discussion on the state of institutional learning, how Yellowdig is rethinking education, and the critical role that agency, mastery and connectedness play in the learning process.

• 01:17 – Aviv introduces today’s guest, Shaunak Roy who speaks to what brings him joy from the work he does, his passion for learning and the problem that Yellowdig solves
• 09:04 – Shaunak expounds on the broken educational system and possible solutions to fix it
• 18:42 – How Yellowdig differentiates itself
• 26:32 – Agency, Mastery and Connectedness
• 33:48 – What it looks like when a group of learners and educators truly embrace the full capability of Yellowdig’s platform
• 39:01 – Yellowdig’s business model, their expected growth, and Shaunak’s five-year vision
• 42:54 – Shaunak reflects on key insights and learnings from building an organization
• 45:39 – Advice Shaunak would give his twenty-five-year-old self and two learnings that Shaunak values above all else
• 47:06 – Final words of wisdom from Shaunak

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Eddy Badrina is the CEO of Eden Green, a vertical farming company that helps people around the world sustainably grow large amounts of food using less land, water, and energy. Eddy is a purpose-driven leader, focusing on employees, inspirational organizational culture, and the communities he serves. Today, Aviv and Eddy share in an exploration of empathetic leadership, what it means to build a ‘redemptive organization,’ and key learnings and formative moments from Eddy’s journey. 

• 01:40 – Aviv introduces today’s guest, Eddy Badrina who shares what he loves about the work he’s currently doing and the problems Eden Green is solving
• 06:22 – Vertical farming, explained and what Eden Green does
• 12:07 – Food Insecurity around the globe
• 17:42 – Other key players in the vertical farming value chain
• 21:14 – The demand for ‘organic’
• 22:37 – Eddy’s vertical farming origin story
• 24:08 – Building a ‘Redemptive Organization’
• 27:09 – Eddy reflects on key learnings from working at The U.S. Department of State and The White House
• 31:17 – The formative moment that awakened this sense of empathetic leadership in Eddy
• 34:21 – Advice Eddy would give his twenty-five year old self and two learnings that Eddy values above all else
• 35:26 – Final words of wisdom from Eddy 

FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf124