Karen helps Leaders, Teams and Organizations prepare for the rapid and disruptive impeding workplace change. She helps clients reach their full potential by building "future ready" mindsets and skills. 

Karen and Ross talk about adaptability, resilience, the status quo, uncrossing wires, change, uncertainty, definitions of success, purpose, finding joy, self doubt, curiosity and putting yourself first.  The pair also discuss crisis moments, transformation, freedom, living your purpose, adversity, resilience, evolution, self doubt, empowerment, self awareness and trusting our inner voice.

SPECIALTIES:
• Executive Coaching
• Leadership and Team Development
• Women Empowerment
• Change Management
• Culture Transformation
• Training & Talent Consulting

Timestamps

• 00:48 A "future ready" mindset
• 03:47 Karen's background
• 07:38 Early warning signs and how to prevent them
• 10:49 When to act on the warning signs
• 14:29 What brings Karen joy
• 15:27 Freedom
• 19:20 Learning from struggle and endurance
• 29:35 Self forgiveness 
• 36:26 Karen's "5R" Workshop - Building Resilience through Mental Toughness and Self Discipline (recognise, reframe, reimagine, rebuild - good habits and relearn)
• 44:56 Essential skills to thrive and survive in these fast shifting current times
• 49:31 The last time Karen did something for the first time

Connect with Karen:

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Twitter

Connect with Ross:

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Moonshot Innovation 

Dr Tracy Brower is author of two books, The Secrets to Happiness at Work &
Bring Work to Life. She is a contributor to Forbes.com and spent two decades at Herman Miller.

Now a Principal, at Steelcase which is the global leader in the office furniture industry. Tracy has been Executive Adviser Michigan State University for almost a decade, but also a sociologist studying work life fulfilment and happiness.

Ross and Tracy talk about the sociology of work, human connection, work fulfilment, perception, adaptation, different organisations, reflecting, fulfilment, boundaries, society, growth and psychological safety. The pair also discuss the future of work, the gig economy, reskilling, upskilling, value, the skill of reflecting, objectivity, valuing people, feeling connected to our community, reinforcing happiness, validation,  different points of view and influencing each other. 

Timestamps

• 01:13 A little of Tracy's background
• 03:33 Some highlights of adapting through spending 20 years in 1 organisation
• 06:32 Fulfilment at work 
• 09:04 The future of identity
• 12:04 Exploring what work really means
• 15:27 Skills we need to help us achieve fulfilment and happiness
• 23:45 Expanding happiness in an environment
• 28:48 Being heard
• 32:47 Conversations with people who think differently to us
• 39:15 The last time Tracy did something for the first time
• 44:07 Important considerations for the future

Connect with Tracy:

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Books
• Twitter
• Steelcase (Office Furniture)

Connect with Ross:

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Moonshot Innovation 

Mark Metry dedicates his life to being of service to others, by making an impact in the industries of mental health. His life goal is to change the education system, meaningfully in a way that guarantees access to real education to students regardless of their gender, race, socioeconomic status, learning style, etc.

Helping Shy, Stressed, and Anxious People Be Themselves Confidently In Front of Anyone | Forbes & TEDx Featured Speaker, Author, Podcaster, and Coach.

Ross and Mark talk about interning, becoming more efficient, viewing yourself, getting perspective, technology, introverts, social anxiety, depression and mental health. The pair also discuss hardwired beliefs, being influenced, environment, overthinking, coping mechanisms, nasalism, mindset, crying and knowing you have choice. 

Timestamps

• 00:10 Ross' intro to Mark
• 03:12 Mark's background and journey
• 07:13 Pareto principle
• 09:16  Struggles Mark's helped people with to get the best version of themselves and the impact it's had
• 18:55 What anxiety mean's to Mark
• 29:21 Solving the root cause of anxiety 
• 39:46 Early warning signals to catch mental crisis
• 46:11 The last time Mark did something for the first time
• 49:19 Connecting with Mark and his masterclass
• 51:12 Conversations with technology 

Connect with Mark:

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Masterclass
• Podcast
• Book
• Twitter

Connect with Ross:

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Moonshot Innovation 

Why A Legacy Matters: “If I take 30 steps linearly, I get to 30. If I take 30 steps exponentially, I get to a billion.” That’s from futurist and thought-leader Ray Kurzweil.

One of the key benefits of John's Legacy Map is training growth minded leaders to think exponentially instead of linearly — perhaps for their first time ever. This paradigm shift is an essential skill in our age of blistering-fast advances in technology.

Ross and John talk about life purposes, life transitions, our future self, adapting, 'Scaling Up', working at IMB, entrepreneurship, getting to the top, Earl Nightingale, focusing on work and retirement. The pair also discuss  creating value, big ideas to simple models, embracing life, perusing challenges, new experiences, the beauty of ageing, unplugging, loving yourself and jet skiing.

Timestamps

• 01:25 A little of John's background and purpose
• 05:25 The experience and highlights of being involved with 'Scaling Up' and 'Verne Harnish - Mastering the Rockefeller Habits'
• 11:01 Key transitions that leaders of 'Scaling Up' had to go through to become what it is now
• 21:36 Observations in others that can help leaders in this fast pace of living
• 29:45 John's legacy map - retirement as a concept and when in life do we stop contributing
• 42:04 What was the last thing John did for the first time

Connect with John

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Replace Retirement (Book)

Connect with Ross:

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Moonshot Innovation 

Dr. Ruth Gotian is a prolific mentor and educator, leading important research into the secrets of success.” A contributor to Forbes and Psychology Today, personally coached and mentored thousands of people ranging from undergraduates to faculty members. 

Currently, she researches the most successful people of our generation, including Nobel laureates, astronauts, CEOs and Olympic champions, in order to learn about their habits and practices so that we may optimize our own success.

Ross and Ruth talk about living the best version of ourselves, expanding  success, your own definition of success, high achievers, passion and focus. The pair also discuss the Pomodoro Technique, team work, exceeding, goals,  accountability and time management.

Timestamps

•  0:33 Ruth's mission
• 03:16 Intrinsic motivation
• 07:49 Ruth's motivation to become a Doctor 
• 12:01 Ruth's thoughts on flow state
• 20:36 Optimising the success of individuals and teams
• 23:52 Things that leaders can do to make lager teams overcome challenges 
• 26:39: Programmes providing  opportunities for everyone to improve
• 29:06 Big challenges in scaling optimisation  and overcoming them
• 31:24 Learning on demand 
• 33:53 The last time Ruth did something for the first time
• 35:52 What could Ruth do for the first time on the next 48 hours

Connect with Ruth

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Twitter
• Instagram
• YouTube
• Book: The Success Factor

Connect with Ross:

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Moonshot Innovation 

Charlene Li  is a Digital Transformation and Disruptive Leadership expert. For the past two decades, she has been helping leaders and organizations see the future and thrive with disruption - as an author, speaker, advisor, and coach. Charlene is a prolific writer, having written or co-authored six books, including "Groundswell: Winning In A World Transformed By Social Technologies"​, the New York Times bestseller, "Open Leadership"​, "The Engaged Leader", and latest book "The Disruption Mindset". Why Some Organizations Transform While Others Fail.

Ross and Charlene talk about writing her books and the inspiration behind them, disruption mindset, thriving with disruption, being inspired, change and focusing energy, The pair also discuss change fatigue, bringing change to order, recognising change, defining space, humility, strategic planning and looking forward to disruption. 

Timestamps

• 01:23 Charlene's 1st book  'Groundswell'
• 06:23 Disruption mindset
• 08:40 What makes a disruption mindset
• 12:14 Change fatigue and re-energising
• 15:49 Liminal space  (moments in between change)
• 20:35 Holding the space
• 24:16 Energise instead of fatigue
• 27:47 The art of focus and saying no
• 33:33 Serving a mission but disrupting it
• 39:01 The last thing Charlene has done for the first time
• 42:47 Thriving with change and disruption

Connect with Charlene

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Books
• Twitter

Connect with Ross:

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Moonshot Innovation 

Tony is a Chief Inspiration Officer, trusted advisor to accomplished leaders, career navigator, The Virtual Campfire Podcast host  and author.  He has 20 years of experience in navigating people and leaders through change and unlocking their true potential. Tony is also the Founder and Chief Inspiration Officer at Inspired Purpose Coaching.

Ross and Tony talk about creativity, science, logic, depression, leadership, new chapters, adaptability, personal journeys, inspiring people, coping, having a meaningful life and connecting with purpose. The pair also discuss inspiration, making people feel safe, the power of being fearless, improving your environment, living for today, goals, what lights us up, identity, empowerment, personal journeys and honesty to ourselves.

Timestamps

• 01:41 Tony's background
• 05:57 Origins of unlocking the potential of people
• 10:52 Tony's decision to change his path
• 15:08 The inspiration behind his book
• 18:37 What does 'to inspire' mean to Tony and psychological safety
• 26:22 In 12 months what will Tony look like and what adaptions he'd aim to achieve 
• 31:17 Early signals to prevent burn out
• 35:28 Examples of what Tony's clients are going through and how he supports them
• 40:20 A starting point for people to face their own challenges

Connect with Tony

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Book
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Twitter

Connect with Ross:

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Moonshot Innovation 

Erich is a HR advocate, DiSC nerd, and connection coach who helps organizations build and grow teams that value productive communication with diverse personality styles. He also spent 16 years at Compass Group plc which is the largest contract foodservice company in the world employing over 500,000 people.

Ross and Erich talk about the stories behind his beliefs, psychology, philosophy, HR, and working  at Compass Group plc. The pair also discuss the business of people, growth, meaningful and fulfilling work, productivity, being heard, adaptability, leadership, introverts, networking, looking for a job, being of service and developing.

Timestamps

• 01:18 Erich's origins and getting his degree in psychology and philosophy
• 04:32 Experiences at Compass Group plc and HR
• 09:16 Erich's belief that workplace communication can be productive, collaborative, and respectful
• 12:31 Tips on effective communication in a remote world
• 20:06 Erich's belief that each one of us is capable of leading with greater influence
• 24:18 A story where introverts have underestimated their ability to network professionally
• 30:47 Job seekers benefit from regaining confidence and control in their search
• 36:08 Being your own cheerleader or critic
• 39:21 The power of intentional service to others
• 45:37  The last time Erich did something for the first time
• 50:05 Tips to deal with change that's ever accelerating

Connect with Erich

• LinkedIn
• Harmony Insights
• HRHotseat

Connect with Ross:

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Moonshot Innovation 

Greg Verdino is a Business Futurist & Digital Transformation expert, keynote speaker, author and advisor. With 25 years spent working at the forefront of change, during which time he has advised hundreds of organizations including more than 50 of the Fortune 500.

Ross and Greg talk about becoming a sociologist, sociology in advertising,  communication, change, taking risks and moving too fast. The pair also discuss driving change more effectively, digital transformation, ecosystems, collaborating and leadership.

Timestamps:

• 1:30 Why did Greg chose sociology as a degree
• 6:18 Pivotal moments after Greg shifted his way in thinking
• 10:56 Why is change so hard
• 14:05 Shifting behaviour on the inside and seeing change as good
• 20:47 Creating The Adapt Manifesto 
• 25:24 Greg's values - evolutionary change over revolutionary disruption
• 28:38 Balance across organisations compared to individuals
• 32:18 Curiosity over certainty 
• 38:10 Inclusivity and competition not actually being competition 
• 45:57 Practical steps organisations can take
• 52:29 Doing things for the first time

Connect with Greg

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Twitter
• email - [email protected]

Connect with Ross:

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Moonshot Innovation 

The Bolder Company is the catalyst for the lasting behavioural change that empowers businesses to thrive. They connect individuals to themselves, to each other, and to the futures of their organizations. They also combine fully experiential, improvisation-based learning with grounded, outcomes-focused content to produce lasting behavioural change.

Ross, Jenny and Ellen talk about improvisation exercises, pitching, being authentic, networking, representing themselves and how to keep going when feeling awkward. The group also discuss feeling more comfortable, teaching people with improv, giving ourselves permission, evolving, communication, being venerable and finally avoiding burnout.

Timestamps:

• 01:02 The Bolder Company and the ladies backgrounds
• 04:20 Key things that have shaped how the ladies work
• 07:29 How from improv to high stakes and real business impact
• 10:49 Getting positive feedback
• 15:21 Leaders managing themselves now environments are shifting and changing so rapidly
• 20:18 Unlearning and letting go of old ways of working 
• 24:49 The story behind the company name 'The Bolder Company'
• 30:48 Communicating well in a remote environment eg zoom.
• 37:30 Tips on slowing down people who are burning out
• 40:20 Saying no gracefully and not being negative 
• 44:37 Step out to step in

Connect with Jenny and Ellen

• The Bolder Company
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Twitter

Connect with Ross:

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Moonshot Innovation