The Thoughtful Millennial

The Thoughtful Millennial

By Halima Lone and John ChoqueBusinessEntrepreneurship
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The Thoughtful Millennial episodes

  • Ep. 019 - When leaving somewhere is critical to starting over

    In this episode we implore why we have or haven't moved away in pursuit of education, work or just pure escapism. On the way we have understood that we shouldn't always chase the adventure of starting in a foreign place just because of the way is presented on media and actually how it done for the right reasons, international experience teaches open mindedness and respect for others.

    * The opinions in this podcast are solely our own and not the employer's at which we work.

    19 min
  • Ep.018 - Is asking for forgiveness better than asking for permission?

    In this episode we discuss the implications of this often used expression to just do something without permission and asking dealing with the consequences afterwards. This approach is critical for survival and gaining momentum and is often seen in startups but it should evolve organically as an organisation grows and its less about doing something and more about doing the right thing. 

    * The opinions in this podcast are solely our own and not the employer's at which we work.

    19 min
  • Ep. 017 - Me, My Work & I

    In this episode we discuss how society has conditioned us to identify ourselves by our work (profession or educational background). We come up with ways to challenge those biases by recognising our scope of influence and where external factors influence the outcome, and remembering that we can assess the assessors too. If the work doesn't meet the desired outcome, doesn't mean we can't be satisfied by our contributions. So time to take credit where credit is due.

    * The opinions in this podcast are solely our own and not the employer's at which we work.

    20 min
  • Ep. 016 - The generation gap: mental health awareness

    In this episode we try to understand why perspectives on mental health have changed from generation to generation. As awareness and understanding of mental health illnesses continue to grow, we ask "does our generation have a increasing influence on getting mental health in the agenda?"

    * The opinions in this podcast are solely our own and not the employer's at which we work.

    25 min
  • Ep. 015 - That thing called 'killing time'

    In this episode we bond over how we try to avoid "killing time" as much as possible but instead reframe this concept into something we feel less guilty about. If we add the dimension of purpose or rest, then we succeed in making every moment count.

    * The opinions in this podcast are solely our own and not the employer's at which we work.

    17 min
  • Ep. 014 - Do we need to fully understand others to be truly empathetic?

    In this episode we explore the topic of empathy, can it emotional intelligence be taught or is it something we are born with?  It is a well known truth that empathy is one of the key components to building meaningful relationships with others, but in our quest to becoming more empathetic humans we need to be aware of the fact we will never fully understand another person - and that's OK.

    * The opinions in this podcast are solely our own and not the employer's at which we work.

    17 min
  • Ep. 013 - How is serendipity important?

    In this episode we talk about the mystery of luck. We share and examine moments of good fortune in our lives and try to find patterns to uncover how we can manufacture good luck in the future. Tune in hear what we discover and whether you can improve the opportunities for serendipity too.

    * The opinions in this podcast are solely our own and not the employer's at which we work.

    21 min
  • Ep. 012 - How can a 'Yes person' start saying NO

    In this episode we discuss how we began to reinvent ourselves from reliable "yes" person to a "maybe not" kind of human. We describe tools that can be used now like prioritization and delegation through to more medium term exercises like Therapy. If there are any other techniques that have worked for you, get in touch and share!

    * The opinions in this podcast are solely our own and not the employer's at which we work.

    22 min
  • Ep. 011 - Are people working on sustainability privileged?

    In this episode we discuss our observations of all the different kind of reasons people work on sustainability and whether or not privilege is a common theme or even a prerequisite across us all. To overcome the privilege reputation, the best thing activists can do is walk in the shoes of those they want to help and always consider the unintended consequences that might emerge.

    * The opinions in this podcast are solely our own and not the employer's at which we work.

    21 min
  • Ep. 010 - Life is good and I am happy

    In this episode, we discuss our approach to expressing gratitude for life as it is. Making time to identify the small privileges that are easy to overlook and the once-in-a-lifetime milestones which elevate us. Sometimes though there's a little voice reminding you nothing can last forever… but we continue our pursuit to experience gratitude for that moment.

    * The opinions in this podcast are solely our own and not the employer's at which we work.

    20 min

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The podcast where we reflect on our rapidly evolving attitudes on everything from productivity to how to become a more sustainable human.