In this episode of 'On Being Human,' Eveline and Rob delve deep into the concept of progress with guest Sue. They challenge traditional views, drawing parallels with nature and life experiences. Sue shares her perspective on internal and external growth, using personal anecdotes from her Arctic expeditions and leadership coaching. The conversation also touches on the importance of finding joy in the present moment and the hidden growth that happens beneath the surface. Two poems, 'The Patience of Ordinary Things' by Pat Schneider and 'The Gardener' by Mary Oliver, serve as reflective pieces, encouraging listeners to reconsider their relationship with progress and find contentment in simple, everyday experiences.

Chapters in this episode

00:00 Introduction

00:34 Welcome to On Being Human Podcast

01:41 Exploring the Myth of Progress

04:51 Decoupling Internal and External Progress

05:41 Controlling the Controllable

06:11 The Psychological Splasher Analogy

07:54 Navigating Tensions and Individuality

11:31 Evolution, Growth, and Personal Development

20:21 Leadership and Growth Perspectives

23:00 Sue's Self-Introduction and Curiosity

24:50 Poetry and Reflection

34:30 Final Thoughts and Experiment

Our speaker

You can find more information about Sue Stockdale at:

* Sue’s website: https://suestockdale.com

* Transformation Begins in the Mind | Sue Stockdale | TEDxRoyalHolloway: https://youtu.be/HZGkfLf66as

* Sue’s Access to Inspiration Podcast: https://accesstoinspiration.org/

* “Explore: A Life of Adventure” by Sue Stockdale: https://www.amazon.nl/-/en/Sue-Stockdale/dp/1909771325

External references

If you want to learn more about the work referenced in our conversation:

* The Johari Window: https://www.communicationtheory.org/the-johari-window-model/

* The Patience of Ordinary Things, Pat Schneider: https://www.yourdailypoem.com/listpoem.jsp?poem_id=311

* The Gardener, Mary Oliver: https://tellingthetruth1993.com/2022/04/25/the-gardener-mary-oliver/

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