Drawing on his experience, Daniel Wordsworth challenges the "truth" around 5 often believed ideas and aphorisms. From “There’s no such thing as a dumb idea”, to the belief that complexity equals intelligence and that confidence is a good thing.

“Complexity doesn’t make you smart…. Complexity is typically lazy… Yet, be careful about thinking things are simple… All the truly worthwhile things are complex… the universe, religion, human consciousness, identity, relationship, poverty, these are all very complex things and if you look at these issues and think they’re simple, it’s because you haven’t actually thought about them.” 

For more than 30 years, Daniel Wordsworth - the CEO of WorldVision Australia - has experienced war zones, natural disasters, refugee camps, and sprawling slums. Now he is going to show you a better and more optimistic world. This podcast is Finding Good. 

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“The biggest thing that leaders struggle with is your inner life, the person you are. In the end everything you’re doing is just a refection of who you are in the workplace, so step number one is to take control of yourself.” 

Across his years of experience as a CEO of humanitarian organisations Daniel has formed valuable insights and learnt lessons that can be applied to our real lives. In this episode Daniel shares his top five ‘hacks’ that we can take into our everyday life.

For more than 30 years, Daniel Wordsworth - the CEO of WorldVision Australia - has experienced war zones, natural disasters, refugee camps, and sprawling slums. Now he is going to show you a better and more optimistic world. This podcast is Finding Good.

Follow Daniel and join the conversation on TikTok: @danielwordsworthau 

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Mitch Tambo, proud Gamilaraay man, recording artist, educator and mental health advocate, talks to us about youth empowerment, identity, culture and fighting racism with love.

A remarkable man in every way, Mitch is beloved by audiences for his music - and he articulates his powerful messages and lived experiences in a way that is nothing short of inspirational. Join his talk with Daniel Wordsworth to reflect on the country, the world and how love really is all we need.

For more than 30 years, Daniel Wordsworth - the CEO of WorldVision Australia - has experienced war zones, natural disasters, refugee camps, and sprawling slums. Now he is going to show you a better and more optimistic world. This podcast is Finding Good. 

Follow Daniel and join the conversation on TikTok: @danielwordsworthau 

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“Every time I’m convinced there’s no answer… the tables get turned. My point is not that evil and wickedness does not exist… I’ve never said that ‘all things every time are always good and abundant’, I’ve just said that even in the worst places where the most appalling things are happening… that if you stay there and you’re in there, what begins to reveal itself is goodness”.

War in the Middle East, Ukraine and Russia. Earthquakes in Turkey, Chinese military activity near Taiwan. At a time when people are feeling more fearful than ever, Daniel responds to the feelings of anxiety and helplessness caused by these global flashpoints and talks about the double edged sword that is discussing them on social media.

For more than 30 years, Daniel Wordsworth - the CEO of WorldVision Australia - has experienced war zones, natural disasters, refugee camps, and sprawling slums. Now he is going to show you a better and more optimistic world. This podcast is Finding Good.

Follow Daniel and join the conversation on TikTok: @danielwordsworthau 

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Is China going to take over the world? 

We discuss Daniel’s first hand experience of living in China, Social Entrepreneurship and the crazy story of his friend, Adam, who leads Daniel deep into China on a wild journey to search for the Yao People, while attempting to avoid being caught by communist officials.

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"My 3 principles of leadership: Suck less, be normal and then look for opportunity.... just act a like a normal human being. Be a good person, make solid decisions, based on the skills and experience you have".

It’s a leadership episode unlike any other. Daniel, himself a CEO of 15 years, shares his views on leadership; how our global leaders are letting us down, and how to find purpose and create a vision worthy of the people you’re leading. 

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“In a listing of dumb ideas, you may get an award for dumbest idea in our sector”. 

Daniel delves into the challenges of creating an unleashing organisation, and works to change perceptions - and lives - of a Somali community, far from home. 

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Daniel shares an unforgettable encounter with the iconic Mother Teresa, a remarkable human known for her selfless service to the poor. He recounts the surprising and life-changing insights he gained from this life-changing and life-affirming meeting.

Get ready to experience the transformative power of compassion, as Daniel takes you through a poignant tale that unveils the true essence of finding good in the most challenging circumstances.

For more than 30 years, Daniel Wordsworth - the CEO of WorldVision Australia - has experienced war zones, natural disasters, refugee camps, and sprawling slums. Now he is going to show you a better and more optimistic world. This podcast is Finding Good. 

Follow Daniel and join the conversation on TikTok: @danielwordsworthau 

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“We’re going to let refugees rate our services like Uber”. 

Daniel’s wild idea of an Uber style rating system for refugee camps leads his team to improve the lives of thousands with a 1 in a million idea. 

We also talk to Sybille Anny Izere, founder of the “Her Dreams Count” an organisation empowering refugee girls with technological knowledge, access and abilities. 

https://herdreamscount.com/team

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