Nate and Bessi discussed the concept of bringing together doing good and making money in business. They explored how some people believe it is not possible, while others see it as something that can be enabled by the business but not embedded in its core operations.

Bessi and Nate discussed the shift in business practices towards considering environmental, social, and governance factors. They emphasized the importance of businesses aligning with consumer and employee demands for sustainability and ethical practices to avoid future challenges and remain competitive.

Bessi discussed the importance of shifting mindset from an either-or approach to a both-and approach, where doing good and making money can coexist. She shared an example of a client who transformed their business by designing a business model that aligned their financial goals with their desire to have a positive impact.

Bessi and Nate discussed the importance of continuously evolving and refining business models, embracing curiosity and learning, and applying leadership skills to navigate complex situations. Bessi also mentioned that her experience in counter-terrorism helped her understand the psychology of leadership and the importance of self-awareness.

Nate and Bessi had a conversation about leadership, entrepreneurship, and business growth. Bessi shared her website where leaders can find her podcast and other resources.

Paul ter Wal discussed his work on core values and non-negotiables in organizations with Nate on the Leading with Curiosity podcast, emphasizing the importance of starting discussions about core values to guide decision-making and behavior within a company. They also discussed the connection between core values and purpose in life. 

Paul and Nate discussed the importance of aligning the core values of an organization with those of its teams and employees. Paul emphasized the need for clear communication and understanding of shared values to avoid conflicts and ensure a successful and profitable organization.

Nate and Paul discussed the importance of having clear core values and non-negotiables in an organization. They emphasized the need for transparency, cooperation, and results-oriented work, and how having these values on display can help attract like-minded individuals and hold everyone accountable.

Nate and Paul discussed Paul’s core values, which included transparency, work-life enjoyment, knowledge transfer, and non-negotiables. They emphasized the importance of having a clear view of these values and aligning them with the organization's culture. 

Nate and Paul discussed the importance of aligning an individual's work with the core values of the organization to make them feel valued and heard. They also shared a free engagement benchmark tool available on Team Andare's website to help leaders understand where they and their team stand in terms of autonomy, belonging, competencies, and purpose.

Nate interviews Stephen Gaffney, who has over three decades of experience working with famous clients such as Marriott, World Bank, and NASA. They discussed Stephen's new book, Unconditional Powers, which focuses on how to get the unsaid said and be comfortable in uncomfortable spaces to get the most out of your team.

Nate interviewed Steven Gaffney about his decades of experience in various industries and his book "Unconditional Power," which focuses on how to be unconditionally powerful and shift the focus from blaming others to taking control of one's own life. They discussed the importance of taking care of oneself and others in order to be in service of the mission and accomplish goals.

Steven discussed how he was inspired to write a book about being unconditionally powerful during COVID-19 and how awareness is a critical step before making choices. Nate connected this to organizational situations and asked Steven how he helps clients have conversations about being aware of what is getting in the way of the team's success.

HIGHLIGHT - The biggest problem in communication is not what people say, but what they don't say.

Steven discussed his work with organizations that want to improve and how he helps them work through issues by focusing on moving forward rather than dissecting the past. He emphasized the importance of taking responsibility and being able to understand and connect with others in order to resolve conflicts.

Steven and Nate discussed the importance of focusing on the present and future instead of dwelling on the past. They also emphasized the need to use past challenges as fuel to move forward and to be comfortable with being uncomfortable in order to achieve success.

Nate and Steven discussed the importance of trusting one's intuition and asking questions to help others. Steven shared a story about how asking a difficult question potentially saved someone's life. They also talked about Steven's book and where to find it.

HIGHLIGHT - Listeners can get a free e-book by visiting the website and mentioning the show.

Nate records a conversation with Jen Beninger and Carson Cooper from Genius Unlocked Coaching Institute where they discuss neuroscience, neuro-linguistic programming, and the impact of PTSD, trauma, and addictions on the brain. Stick around as they also offer a gift at the end of the episode! - PLAY @1:05:02

Nate, Jenn, and Carson discussed their holistic approach to coaching, which involves utilizing multiple modalities to support clients in releasing judgments and trauma from their unconscious mind. They focused on the science behind neuro-linguistic programming and the importance of understanding the unconscious mind's prime directives and internal voices to shift thinking and perception. - PLAY @18:00

Jenn and Nate discussed how traumatic experiences can lead to negative behaviours and emotions, and how understanding the brain can help change those behaviours. Jenn shared her personal experience of being in an emotionally abusive relationship and how she was able to change her behaviour through NLP. - PLAY @26:39

Nate, Jenn, and Carson discussed how negative thoughts and emotions from past experiences can affect present behavior and reactions. They used neuro-linguistic programming to help individuals identify and release these patterns in order to have more choice and creativity in their responses. - PLAY @35:36

Jenn discussed the importance of intuition in achieving goals and how it serves as a translator between the conscious and unconscious mind. She also outlined the four stages of developing intuition: discovering it, understanding how it communicates, learning to trust it, and using it to create the life you want. - PLAY @45:18

intuition - Steps to trust and take inspired action from intuition, rather than listening to negative inner voices.

Nate discussed how he had been losing sleep over an opportunity he accepted but realized it wasn't the right fit and decided to trust his intuition and remove himself from it, leading to feeling more present and balanced. Jenn emphasized the importance of understanding and trusting one's intuition to take inspired action aligned with their values. - PLAY @51:29

Comfortable zone - Staying within your values is better than going outside your comfort zone.

Nate, Jenn, and Carson discussed the importance of listening to one's intuition and how negative thoughts and emotions from the past can lead to breakthroughs. They also offered a free 23-day meditation series to help listeners unlock their intuition. - PLAY @57:43

Nate and Chellie discussed the importance of core values in leadership and building a strong organizational culture. They also talked about the acronym VALUE, which stands for vision, accountability, leadership, diversity, and engagement, and how it can guide leaders in creating a value-based culture.

Chellie and Nate discussed the importance of having conversations to get to know employees and create a culture of engagement and enthusiasm in the workplace, which leads to higher productivity, better retention, and recruitment of great employees. They also talked about the fundamental human need to feel valued and belong, and how it affects our personal lives.

Chellie and Nate discussed the importance of organizational culture and how it can impact employees' day-to-day lives. Chellie shared a personal experience of how a bad leader can negatively affect a company and emphasized the responsibility of leaders to create a positive work environment.

Chellie and Nate discussed the importance of having a strong set of core values in a company's culture. They also emphasized the significance of hiring individuals whose values align with the company's.

Chellie Phillips discussed workplace culture and the importance of having the right people in the right places to maintain a culture shift. She also talked about the significance of declaring core values as a leader to define the culture being created.