558 Daniel Ellenberg – Compassionate Relationships Result in Meaningful & Inspiring Lives

Summary

“I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy.” Rabindranath Tagore

With a belief that people often learn best when they laugh most I bring to the show Daniel Ellenberg to discuss the importance of relationships. The need to belong is a natural condition do the human species as it many sentient beings. It assists to improve our chances of survival. We now know that there is a direct link to our well-being and longevity as it relates to the quality of our relationships in life – both inner and outer. (more…)

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557 No Ego: How Leaders Can Cut the Cost of Workplace Drama, End Entitlement, and Drive Big Results

No Ego: How Leaders Can Cut the Cost of Workplace Drama, End Entitlement, and Drive Big Results by Cy Wakeman

No Ego, a book about overcoming workplace drama. Cy Wakeman, past guest on The Hidden Why (episode 459), has written a fantastic book to assist organisations and leaders improve results and reduce staffing costs by creating a culture of accountability rather than one of entitlement. It’s a slap in the face to the current style of leadership, and it starts by understanding the role ego plays in the workplace and how to bypass it. (more…)

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555 Leigh Martinuzzi – Anger

Anger

“You will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger.” Buddha

 

Anger is a powerful surface emotion and like all emotions anger too perhaps has a purpose. The issue is not anger itself but how it causes us to act. Whether we express our anger in an aggressive unhealthy many or suppress it, both can lead to little resolve. In this episode, I talk on the topic of anger looking and the What, Why and then How we can better manage our anger.

Angernoun; a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.  (more…)

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554 Jon DeWaal – Liminal Space, Helping Others Navigate Major Life’s Transition

Jon DeWal 

“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” Howard Thurman

Jon DeWaal is the founder of Liminal Space, a nonprofit dedicated to helping others navigate life’s major transitions. As Jon suggests change is a natural part of the human story. In all transition, small or large, transformation takes place and it is that process that shapes our future story. How we manage and respond to transition is a choice. How we learn and grow from the experience is powerful.  (more…)

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553 The Power of Vulnerability: Teachings on Authenticity, Connection and Courage by Brene Brown

The Power of Vulnerability: Teachings on Authenticity, Connection and Courage by Brene Brown

Dr Brene Brown has become one of my new favourite people. Ever since I watched her TED Talk titled The Power of Vulnerability, I’ve been hooked on the knowledge and wisdom she shares. She has spent over a decade researching the topic of vulnerability which she would define as “uncertainty, risk and emotional exposure.” She’d further say that vulnerability is not either a good or bad emotion but rather the essence to all emotions that when understood and cultivated will allow us to walk into a greater sense of meaning, purpose and joy in life. (more…)

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551 Leigh Martinuzzi: Passions – The Pursuit of Purpose Through Deliberate Practice

Passions – The Pursuit of Purpose Through Deliberate Practice

“Follow your passion, be prepared to work hard and sacrifice, and, above all, don’t let anyone limit your dreams.” Donovan Bailey

In this solo rant, I do a reading from an article I wrote about the pursuit of passions to assist one in living a purposeful life. There is no doubt in my mind that pursuing our passions makes life great. Passion breeds purpose. If defines internal motivation that pushes one into action and removes the unnecessary from our lives.

You can read the full article here – Passions – The Pursuit Of Purpose Through Deliberate Practice. (more…)

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550 Dr. Pankaj Vij – Turbo Metabolism Finding The Way Beyond The Obesity Epidemic

Dr Pankaj Vij is the author of Turbo Metabolism. In this interview, I speak with Dr Vij about the global obesity crisis and shares thoughts about how we could tackle it and reduce the associated risks.

We speak about the human psychological condition as it relates to unhealthy habits. The idea that to change certain behaviours we need to clean up our psychological and physical environments. We talk about lifestyle choices and the impact of societal influences. We discuss the idea of medication as a solution yet ultimately prevention is the best solution. Dr Vij wraps up the discussion with practices that we could all likely benefit from.

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549 The Pursuit of Time and Money: Step into Radical Abundance and Discover the Secret to a Meaningful Prosperous Life

The Pursuit of Time and Money: Step into Radical Abundance and Discover the Secret to a Meaningful Prosperous Life by Sharon L. Spano PhD

In an interview, I did with Sharon Spano, the author of The Pursuit of Time and Money; she stated that the pursuit of time and money isn’t about learning how to be useful in managing these resources but instead a matter of shifting perspectives. That is the goal of this book. Through the lens of human development, Sharon hopes to help people experience transformational change as it relates to their time and money mindset.

I will admit up front that for the first half of this book and beyond I read it in a somewhat unenthusiastically manner. I felt there wasn’t enough meat in the opening chapters to get me excited about the journey of learning something new about time and money. (more…)

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