Are you engaging in meaningful work that benefits you and has a positive impact on the world around you? Brendan Kiernan of Helo.tv is a visionary in the media industry transitioning towards purposeful, positive-impact projects. Exploring the intersections of psychology, AI, and climate change, this episode delves into Kiernan’s journey from a conventional CEO to a climate change innovator with the Museum of Tomorrow. Through their insightful dialogue, Dr. Hill and Kiernan explore the essence of meaningful work, the challenges of aligning personal values with professional endeavors, and the transformative potential of envisioning a hopeful future for our planet.

• The importance of aligning professional projects with personal values and the planet’s well-being. 
• How the Museum of Tomorrow uses AI to help individuals imagine and strive for a post-climate crisis world. 
• Strategies to overcome obstacles when pivoting towards more values-aligned work, emphasizing psychological flexibility and the willingness to embrace discomfort. 
• The role of envisioning a positive future motivates climate action and how collective visioning can lead to a more connected and sustainable world.

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