In this episode, Tracey and Dan discuss perfectionism and how it can affect creativity and innovation.

Here is a taste of what Tracey and Dan cover in the conversation: 

• Examples of some of the different ways perfectionism can affect innovation
• 3 tips on things you can do to be less perfectionistic, and encourage creativity and innovation

Links from the episode​:

• The Innovate For Impact self assessment: Click here
• The Impacto Consulting website: Click here
• Impacto Consulting on LinkedIn: Click here

In this episode, Dan Bentley and Tracey Newman are joined by Hayley Allen, the chairperson of This Life Incorporated. This Life empowers Cambodians to make an impact on complex social justice issues, using grassroots community consultation approaches, community development techniques, and strengths-based case management for direct service provision to children and families. 

Here is a taste of what Tracey, Dan and Hayley cover in the conversation: 

• The story of This Life Inc, how it was started and what they do
• How This Life Inc collaborate in community 
• How they used a mid strategy check in with all stakeholders, to understand if they were heading in the right direction for the remainder of the strategy
• The tweaks to their strategy that needed to be made due to the community consultation
• How This Life Inc use a community driven dialogue to ensure sustainability in any of the outcomes created through their work

Links from the episode​:

• This Life Incorporated's website: Click here
• Donate to This Life Incorporated's work here: Click here
• Check out This Life Incorporated's award winning social media campaign on Instagram: Click here
• The Innovate For Impact self assessment: Click here
• The Impacto Consulting website: Click here
• Impacto Consulting on LinkedIn: Click here

In this episode, Tracey and Dan discuss their tips on how to make things easier for you and your team when implementing large change initiatives.

Here is a taste of what Tracey and Dan cover in the conversation: 

• How breaking things into smaller chunks or sprints can help your team implement better
• An introduction to the theory behind the popular book, the 12 week year
• Additional benefits you can get out of implementing in this way

Links from the episode​:

• The Innovate For Impact self assessment: Click here
• The Impacto Consulting website: Click here
• Impacto Consulting on LinkedIn: Click here

In this episode, Dan Bentley and Tracey Newman discuss the 5 things you need to include in your strategy that you may not have thought about.

Here is a taste of what Tracey and Dan cover in the conversation: 

• Common issues with not for profit strategy setting
• The 5 things you need to include in your strategy and why
• The benefits of including these 5 elements and the results you should expect

Links from the episode​:

• The Innovate For Impact self assessment: Click here
• The Impacto Consulting website: Click here
• Impacto Consulting on LinkedIn: Click here

In this episode, Dan Bentley and Tracey Newman are joined by John Pabon, who is an author, consultant and speaker specialising in sustainability. John shares insights from his new book, The Great Greenwashing: How Brands, governments and influencers are lying to you.

Here is a taste of what Tracey, Dan and John cover in the conversation: 

• The 3 different types of greenwashing
• Top tips for how you can spot greenwashing in your life as a leader and a consumer
• Sustainability as a concept is thrown around pretty loosely, what is it really?
• The impact the ACCC and ASIC crack down on greenwashing is having
• Is Australia a green and sustainable country in comparison to others?
• The things you should do as a leader and a consumer to avoid greenwashing

Links from the episode​:

• John's website: Click here
• The Innovate For Impact self assessment: Click here
• The Impacto Consulting website: Click here
• Impacto Consulting on LinkedIn: Click here

In this episode, Dan Bentley and Tracey Newman are joined by Fiona and Anna Glumac, co-directors at The Herd Intergenerational Learning Centre.  One of Australia's first shared-roof intergenerational care centres, where children and aged care residents come together to enjoy activities such as art, music, lunch, storytelling, or just visiting. 

Here is a taste of what Tracey, Dan, Anna and Fiona cover in the conversation: 

• A bit about The Herd ILC and what they do
• The story behind how Anna and Fiona found an aged care provider to partner with to create their intergenerational learning centre
• How the team at The Herd ILC, create a space for both the elders and young people to co-design their own experiences together
• The benefits seen by The Herd ILC on intergenerational learning

Links from the episode​:

• The Herd ILC website: Click here
• The Innovate For Impact self assessment: Click here
• The Impacto Consulting website: Click here
• Impacto Consulting on LinkedIn: Click here

In this episode, Dan Bentley and Tracey Newman discuss the 4 essential innovation principles that the most impactful organisations in the sector follow that deliver the best results.

Here is a taste of what Tracey and Dan cover in the conversation: 

• Where did the 4 essential innovation principles come from?
• An introduction to the 4 principles
• Further explanation of each of the 4 principles, with examples and analogies to bring them to life
• What to do next, to implement these 4 principles into your work

Links from the episode​:

• The Innovate For Impact self assessment: Click here
• The Innovate For Impact workshop: Click here
• The Impacto Consulting website: Click here
• Impacto Consulting on LinkedIn: Click here

In this episode, Dan Bentley and Tracey Newman discuss how a theory of change can assist with your innovation efforts and are more than an age old tool used at an organisational level.

Here is a taste of what Tracey and Dan cover in the conversation: 

• What is a theory of change?
• How a theory of change can be used for innovation at an organisational level and program/service level
• How this tool can help with communication both internally and externally
• Tracey shares a case study where using a theory of change has helped a local NFP get access to more funding

Links from the episode​:

• The Innovate For Impact self assessment: Click here
• The Impacto Consulting website: Click here
• Impacto Consulting on LinkedIn: Click here

In this episode, Dan Bentley and Tracey Newman are joined by Robin Cho, Head of Impact at Who Gives A Crap, a social enterprise that produces toilet paper made from 100% recycled paper or bamboo and donates 50% of its profits to fund clean water and sanitation projects around the world.

Here is a taste of what Tracey, Dan and Robin cover in the conversation: 

• Robin explains why the company chose water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) as its focus, citing its importance as the foundation for all of life
  
  
• She also highlights the connection between WASH and other social issues, such as education and women's empowerment
  
  
• Robin also notes that the organisation doesn’t see its work as a charitable act, but rather an act of justice, as access to water and toilets is a basic human right that is often denied to marginalised communities
  
  
• The tension between profit and purpose in a social enterprise
  
  
• The rituals they use at Who Gives A Crap to ensure their people stay focused on their mission, in a way that is engaging and fun
  
  

Links from the episode​:

• Who Gives A Crap website: Click here
• The Innovate For Impact self assessment : Click here
• The Impacto Consulting website: Click here
• Impacto Consulting on LinkedIn: Click here

In this episode, Dan and Tracey are joined by Mike Davis, founder and chief podcaster at Humans of Purpose and head of strategic partnerships and communications at Infoxchange.

Here is a taste of what Tracey, Dan and Mike cover in the conversation: 

• Mike shares his journey of starting Humans of Purpose and how he balances his passion project with his full-time job
• The power of podcasting and using it to build communities and elevate important voices of people doing good work
• What most resonates with Mike about what his guests bring to his episodes
• The impact the Humans Of Purpose podcast has had on the sector
  
  

Links from the episode​:

• The Humans Of Purpose website: Click here
• Mike Davis on LinkedIn: Click here
• The Innovate For Impact self assessment: Click here
• The Impacto Consulting website: Click here
• Impacto Consulting on LinkedIn: Click here