Telana explores with Jacques Lourens the good, the bad, the ugly and even the beautiful of drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV's).   They discuss the technology, from the cameras to 3D robotics; the risks involved; and also the application of drones in the areas of:

For more info see:

http://talkpossibility.innercoaching.co.za/how-drones-can-be-used-with-jacques-lourens-ep-128

Spark* finds and enables startup impact entrepreneurs in South Africa, and some other countries around the world. They are taking the risk with these early stage entrepreneurs and believing in them, and the results are inspiring! Telana speaks with their South Africa CEO Katleho Tsoku and two of their Changemakers, Carol Jacobs and Paul Taliaard. They cover what is making Spark* so successful, and lessons of entrepreneurship as the social entrepreneurs share their advice and tips from their experiences.

See more at: http://talkpossibility.innercoaching.co.za/how-to-spark-impact-social-entrepreneurs-ep-127

Today's technological agricultural solutions are part of the reason that we - and especially in South Africa where we have failed to develop anything like a food security policy - still have such serious food insecurity issues. In light of these matters, GMO's (Genetically Modified Organisms) remain part of the problem and not the solution to world hunger.

Telana talks with Glenn Ashton, environmental and scientific writer, researcher and consultant, about how our agricultural model today is broken, resulting in billions of people going hungry every day, while tons of food is wasted. They touch on the exciting yet challenging opportunities we have to develop a new food system.

For more info see:

http://talkpossibility.innercoaching.co.za/can-feed-hungry-become-food-secure-glenn-ashton

Mira and Jeffrey talk with Telana about the issues and current developments that their research has found about this controversial issue of fracking and the oil and gas industry in Africa:

Here is the list of organizations mentioned in the show, that are working on the issue of  hydraulic fracturing, where you can voice your opinion and support them in their efforts:

For more info see:

http://talkpossibility.innercoaching.co.za/high-cost-fracking-cheap-gas-jeffrey-barbee-mira-dutschke-ep-125

More info about the Documentary:

"The high cost of cheap gas is a feature documentary about the latest facts surrounding this controversial industry. Created by journalist Jeffrey Barbee and human rights lawyer Mira Dutschke.  It was compiled with the help of hundreds of people using data from 21 different government institutions and universities in seven countries.  Their journey across southern Africa, the Arctic and into Garfield County, USA, exposes some of the most fracked places on earth, laying bare the truth about gas drilling.

Mira Dutschke brings a decade of legal research experience from the human rights sector, focusing on how this industry affects the rights of vulnerable people. Together the two dissect the arguments of drilling proponents, lay bare the real dangers of this industry and bring this powerful documentary to the world in 2015."

The building industry has a big impact on the environment, and it is estimated that 50% of the world’s energy is used in the production and servicing of buildings. Could we look at our homes and offices as part of the ecosystem, where they can be regenerative to the planet, rather than damaging?

Telana speaks with award winning ERA Architect Ken Stucke about green architecture, biomimicry and what we can do in our own homes and offices to improve the performance of our buildings.

For more info see:

http://talkpossibility.innercoaching.co.za/buildings-can-regenerative-planet-ken-stucke-ep-124

What is possible in a crisis?  How do we handle a crisis?

Alan Hilburg says that crises are opportunities, and we should enjoy them as they are learning experiences like non other.  They teach us about trust, values and communication.

Telana asks Alan what he has learnt from helping big corporate organisations deal with their disasters, that we can apply in our personal lives and relationships with loved ones.

For more info see:

http://talkpossibility.innercoaching.co.za/how-to-handle-a-crisis-with-alan-hilburg-ep-123

Tai Chi is not only a slow form of martial arts, it is also an art of inner peace.  The sequence of movements making up the forms are a body, mind and spiritual meditative practice which has many benefits.  The principles experienced when practicing Taiji Chuan have significant applications in the business world and for leaders.

Telana talks with Sifu Leo Ming about the body, mind and spiritual benefits of tai chi and how 20 minutes of this holistic practice a day can improve workplace productivity.

For more info see:
http://talkpossibility.innercoaching.co.za/how-tai-chi-can-be-useful-in-business-and-life-with-leo-ming-ep-122/

Is it possible to earn more money in a bad economy? And if so, how?

Dealonomics is the set of skills and guidelines you need to know that will have you selling and negotiating your way to that increase in salary, that promotion, or closing that deal when others say it's not possible in today's financial climate.

Kim Meredith, author of "Dealonomics", explains the concepts together with Leigh Harrison.

[This is a rebroadcast of the episode 106 from October 2013]

For more info see: 

http://talkpossibility.innercoaching.co.za/how-to-earn-more-money-in-a-bad-economy-rebroadcast-ep-106/

If you are interested in the slow ride, the unexpected journey, the freedom to exhale, a real-time way of connecting people, places and passions, then you’re going to enjoy Vincent Trutter's philosophy and business called Cycology, which is inspired by the electric bicycle.

Telana talks with Vincent about

Join Telana and Vincent as they expand your horizons, and arrive somewhere new.

For more details see:

http://talkpossibility.innercoaching.co.za/green-mobility-and-life-on-an-electric-bicycle-with-vincent-truter-ep-121

What’s possible when you combine your skills, teamwork and find your passion? You can make an impact like Lucy Perry, one of the top social CEO’s of 2014. She is recognised for her work at Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia, a charity funding the work of two-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee, Dr Catherine Hamlin.

As Telana Simpson chats with Lucy Perry, learn about:

For more info see:

www.hamlin.org.au

and

http://talkpossibility.innercoaching.co.za/learnings-from-lucy-perry-about-childbirth-ethiopia-charity-social-media-ep-120/