DNA Of Purpose

Welcome to another episode of The DNA Of Purpose Podcast. Here, we dive deep into understanding how entrepreneurs, leaders, and change makers can build unwavering trust, demonstrate courage, and lead transformative, purpose-driven initiatives, especially in our ever-evolving world.

In this episode, we journey into the heart of COURAGE. Courage isn't just a fleeting feeling—it's that unyielding flame that pushes you onward, despite paralysing fears or overwhelming fatigue. It's about peering into what the future holds and having the tenacity to act boldly now. True courage lies in trusting your instincts, pursuing undeniable callings, and speaking out—even if your voice trembles—for the change you envision and aspire to manifest.

Courage is the foundation of a life led with purpose. Which is why I'm thrilled to welcome Ryan Berman back for another enlightening conversation.

A little about Ryan: He's a veteran in championing courageous ideas, having devoted over two decades to trailblazing storytelling and change management. His revolutionary methods have garnered recognition in prestigious platforms like Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Inc., and Forbes.

Author of Return On Courage: A Business Playbook For Change, our prior discussion dissected his book's profound insights. Curious about that chat? Here is the link: https://omny.fm/shows/dna-of-purpose/ryan-berman-purpose-the-central-courage-system

I must mention, beyond Ryan's impressive credentials, what truly stands out is his genuine warmth and affability. Having conversed with numerous awe-inspiring personalities on this podcast, Ryan, despite the physical distance, emanates a comforting sense of camaraderie. It's arguably his most endearing quality, and many would echo this sentiment.

Today, Ryan and I deep dive into courage once more. We discuss its evolution, especially in the post-pandemic world, and its personal manifestations urging transformation. We treat courage as both an attainable skill and an essential facet of futuristic leadership. Delving into its dual nature, we observe how it equips us to maintain operational momentum, while also scouting the horizon for forthcoming challenges. 

Together, we uncover how to channel fear into making audacious choices and taking impactful actions. Trust me, that's merely scratching the surface.

A quick heads-up: You might notice some sleek sound effects enhancing our chat. We encountered a few connectivity glitches, so we introduced these auditory elements to ensure a smooth and pleasant listening experience for you.

So, brace yourselves for an exhilarating discourse on courage with the incomparable Ryan Berman. Dive into The DNA Of Purpose Podcast.

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I'm thrilled to spotlight our first guest for this season—Tonille Miller. In her impressive 15-year journey, she has donned many hats as a management consultant, Industrial/Organisational psychologist, and executive coach. Tonille's steadfast commitment is evident in her quest to curate positive workplace cultures. Collaborating with expansive global entities, agile start-ups, and foresighted entrepreneurs, she's consistently sought to establish workspaces that are not just functional, but places that profoundly uplift and enrich the human spirit.

The exciting part is that, Tonille's about to unveil her new book, 'The Flourishing Effect: Unlocking Employee Thriving and High Performance as Your Competitive Edge.' It’s not just another business book; it's a clarion call. In an era where businesses often unintentionally stifle their own talent, Tonille champions a different narrative, one where employee well-being directly translates to business success. She emphasises that real purpose arises when we bridge the gap between organisational goals and what employees truly need to thrive.

Today's episode is a tapestry of insights. Some themes that Tonille and I dissected include:

• The soul and substance of "The Flourishing Effect," spanning its philosophical heart to its actionable core.
• We explore the Future of Work Paradigm. As work dynamics shift at an unprecedented rate, our discussion zeroes in on the challenges and possibilities that lie ahead, focusing on adaptability, culture, and what it means to flourish today and into the future. 
• We also decode the space in between workplace cultures and the task of environmental preservation. With global sustainability at the forefront of our shared purpose, examining the possibilities for solutions through the lens of workplace dynamics offers a rejuvenating angle, unveiling the possibilities for new solutions that focus less on the products and more on our habits and behaviour in the workplace. 

And so, Today, as we kick off a new chapter of the DNA of Purpose Podcast, once again strap yourself in! I know in my heart of hearts that the next chapter is about to take us all on a very exciting ride. Welcome to season five of the DNA Of Purpose Podcast.

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Leadership expert, international frontline humanitarian, speaker and author, Linda Cruse has spent the last two decades living among people in the most distressed places on earth, from the snowy Himalayas to the deserts of the Sahara and in the aftermath of tsunamis, earthquakes, floods, hurricanes and typhoons. Linda has worked with survivors in refugee camps and war zones, has escaped from a rebel army, been held at gunpoint, caught in a landslide, survived severe hypothermia and even sutured her own face.

She has been described as a mix between Gertrude Bell and Indiana Jones, and her achievements have led her to be recognised as the 12th most powerful woman changing the world today.

Linda Cruse is a network weaver, inspiring the support of people such as H.H The Dalai Lama, HRH The Prince of Wales and Sir Richard Branson, and mobilising their influence to help solve the most critical social, environmental and humanitarian problems around the world. Linda’s work has inspired people from presidents and ambassadors to students, politicians, admirals and CEOs worldwide to become a force for good.

Over 20 years ago, a traumatic experience dramatically changed her direction, led her to reassess her life, sell everything she owns and to this day she has few material possessions, only the contents of a single suitcase.

Linda has dedicated her life to facilitate business leaders and students worldwide to find creative and sustainable economic solutions that have the power to lift communities from the grip of poverty and from the depths of disaster. Her approach is to assist in recovery through economic empowerment, matching a family’s skills with market opportunities and a business plan. It’s a hand up, not a handout.

Listening to Linda you will be immersed in a world of frontline adventure and misadventure by one of the most passionate, informed and articulate individuals. A wake-up call to be the best we can be, develop new concepts, uncover fresh ideas and discover our own purpose and passion in life.

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Kamal Sarma is the founder and CEO of Rezilium – an Optimized leader who is deeply passionate about the power in human communication and connection. Over the last 14 years he and his team have conducted research on why we struggle to connect and how our little insecurities accumulate to destroy personal, family, organizational connection and hence create ongoing global crises. He also explores the power of connection in the context of a world that is being redefined by emerging technologies. 

Kamal is also a master of mental resilience and influential communication. He is the author of 3 international books: The best seller “Mental Resilience – the Power of Clarity”, “The Leadership Leap -UN learning how to lead” and his latest “WinWin Conversations”. He has conducted programs for a number of top-tier organizations, including names such as Google, Facebook, PwC, Ernst and Young and ING Global just to name a few. 

In addition to his corporate work, Kamal is a co-founder of the Institute for Mental Resilience. He was recognized for his peace work between the Chinese and Tibetans in 2008 and is currently the Chairman of RUOK’s Think Tank.

In today's conversation we explore all of the themes mentioned above, and we also dive into Kamal's personal journey which I found to be so full of profound wisdom. Within his message are so many beautiful gifts that truly showcase the power of the human spirit, and that is why I believe he is the perfect guest for a Christmas episode of Optimized. 

So kick back, grab yourself your Christmas beverage of choice, and get ready to enter into the wonderful world of Kamal Sarma. Merry Christmas from our team to yours.

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One of the things I like most about being a part of Future Crunch is that I get to meet a lot of very smart people. People who have an innate ability to provide clear, critical and intelligent analysis of big future trends. Today, I was lucky enough to lock down an hour with one of those extraordinary minds for this podcast. 

His name is Matt Kuperholz and alongside being one of the most innovative minds on the application of machine learning technologies and data analysis for business he is also one of the nicest people I have met. 

Matt is formally trained in actuarial science and computer science. His technical skills in these fields have been honed and expanded over 30 years of consulting with top-tier companies to make him an expert in planning, executing and communicating the results of advanced data analytics. He has also worked as the Chief Data Scientist, and in the highest echelons of leadership for Australia’s most prominent consulting firms. 

Matt’s area of specialization is the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to detailed and complex data. In 2015, he was honoured by Malcolm Turnbull and Australian Chief Scientist Alan Finkel as one of the Knowledge Nation 100, a group of innovators and entrepreneurs helping to shape Australia’s new economy.

Now, there is no denying that Matt's CV is impressive, but the best thing about Matt is his innate ability to translate complexity so that leaders looking to better understand data science, machine learning and AI are unable to make sense of what to some may feel like unknown terrain. 

In today's podcast Matt and I...

• Get inside the data economy. What is it, and how does it work? 
• We explore how data can solve real-world leadership challenges. 
• We look at predictive analytics alongside ethics and transparency with regard to data. 
• As leaders, what is the best practice for integrating artificial intelligence in the workplace?  
• We explore the intersection between optimism and innovation, with a focus on how machine learning, AI and the Internet of Things is creating positive transformation for people and the planet. 

So, today, get ready to get OPTIMIZED in the best kind of way with the incredible Matt Kuperholz. Welcome to the podcast.

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One of the most powerful questions we can ask ourselves is this: Who do you think you are?

Who are you to step onto that stage, lead that conversation, and implement that idea that will change the world? Who do you think you are? Take a moment to answer that question; chances are you may uncover the story holding you back from your higher potential. And then, once you have done that, tune into today's Optimized episode. 

Why? Because today I have the privilege of interviewing Julie Masters. A woman of Influence, absolutely, but also a woman who has made it her business to dissect, decode, deconstruct and reinvent the very essence of Influence. 

As a leading authority in the speaking world, Julie has earned a reputation for launching and advising some of the globe's most respected thought leaders. She is the Founder and CEO of Influence Nation, working with business leaders and organizations to become the voice of authority in their space. Julie also hosts the iTunes Top 100 podcast Inside Influence, interviewing global thought leaders on the tools and strategies to owning your voice and using it to drive an industry, a conversation, a movement or a nation.

Some of the themes we explored include:

• What it is to break through your upper limit as a leader. 
• How do we feel fear without the freeze? 
• What does your version of world-class look like, and how do you get there?
• How do we break through stories that are keeping us small? 
• We unlock the power of the alter ego in Influence. 
• Why trust is intrinsically connected to a person's intention and so much more! 

So if you seek to own your voice to optimize your power to create positive change in your world or the world at large, then strap in. Get ready to get INSIDE INFLUENCE with Julie Masters. 

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Today I am excited to chat with a friend, a colleague and one of the most highly regarded authorities in the world of business influence and communication. His name is Jon Yeo, and he is an Executive Communications Coach and Licensee of TEDxMelbourne. He is also someone I would consider to be a translator of the space between business influence and emerging technologies revolutionising thought leadership. 

In working with leaders of all kinds, Jon focuses on building trust, empathy and engagement using an analytics approach to speaking and mastering influence online, onstage, and in life. He describes himself as a Radical inclusionist, and I can attest that everything he does is 100% focused on igniting human progress. 

Before today's interview, I had the pleasure of working with Jon as a part of the Tedx community and our work together as facilitators for the Speakers Institute and every time I have met him…I have had a deep curiosity to want to learn more about his perspectives on business and, more broadly, about the world. 

As an optimized leader, he exudes a calm and quiet influence. With Jon, I always feel I am in the presence of a wise sage. He has done the work and mastered his art through deep research, observation and execution. Integrity is at the foundation of not only who he is but also how he shows up in the world. Jon has a rare ability as a leader to hold space not to speak -  but to be in a deep conversation with an audience. A transfer of energy that transforms every person in a room. And today, he shares with us exactly how he does that….which is so essential….because when we understand this, we know the gravity we have to lead the very change we seek. The kind of change the world needs today more so than ever before. 

Welcome to the podcast Jon Yeo.

Jon Yeo: https://www.brightstar.net.au/

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Today's guest Tim Duggan and he is a successful author, advisor, self-confessed optimist, and one of the nicest humans I have had the pleasure of interviewing. In fact, this is the second time I have interviewed Tim, and both times he wowed me with his charisma and quick and witty intellect. 

Tim has co-founded several digital media ventures, most notably Junkee Media, the leading digital publisher for young Australians. His first book, Cult Status: How To Build A Business People Adore, was named the Best Entrepreneurship and Small Business Book at the 2021 Australian Business Book Awards. If you would like to learn more, listen to our first episode: (https://futurecrun.ch/podcastblog/tim-duggan-cult-status-the-brands-that-pioneer-with-purpose).

His second book on creativity in the workplace is Killer Thinking: How To Turn Good Ideas Into Brilliant Ones.

Tim is also the Chairman of the Digital Publishers Alliance, a group representing over 100 titles from the leading independent publishers in the country, as well as working with a range of businesses he's passionate about.

Now in hearing Tim's bio, it is evident that his achievements are mind-blowing, but there is a reason I wanted to talk to Tim for the first episode of this new look and feel podcast. Tim embodies what I call the OPTIMIZED leadership trinity. He is purposeful, a person of influence and an intelligent optimist. He is also driven by the belief that business and business leaders have the power to create the solutions the world needs.

There is so much to take away from this podcast.

• Why optimism as a mindset leads to solutions focussed thinking. 
• Why Killer Thinking is the ultimate guide to creating, developing and recognising incredible ideas that will revolutionise the way you work. 
• We demystify creativity, explore the art of surfing the next big trend or rising tide, and we unpack a vast array of leadership mindset tools. We explore creativity, adaptability and what Tim refers to as leading from the middle.  

Quite simply, this episode is jam-packed with tools and tips for you to become an OPTIMIZED leader! 

I also want to give a shout-out to our beautiful creative director Amy Davron Rose, who joined me for a natter in the studio with Tim. You will hear a beautiful voice and wise questions during the interview. Amy, the evolution of this podcast would not have been possible without you, and you will always be in the fabric of Optimized. 

Regardless of whether you are driving, chilling out at home, or plugged into your headphones in the office, get ready to dive into the mindset of an incredible human being who has made it his business to ignite the kind of killer thinking that will change the world in the best kind of way. 

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