As change agents, our impact depends on how we show up. The way we carry ourselves in groups, how we influence others, and how we use our presence can all shape the change we’re trying to create. In this podcast, I talk with guests about what it means to use ourselves as instruments of change – and how their work brings healing and wholeness to people, relationships and organizations.
RECORDINGS
“Yes, And” – the Relational Power of Improv
In my recent Ripples of Change podcast, Bob Faw talked about getting in touch with his authenticity – and when I asked him, “What does it take to get there?”, he said – “Improv comedy”, especially the “YES, AND” activity, as in: Person A: I think we should invite our marketing colleagues to our product…
“We Also Want to Save Each Other”
We often talk about how trauma shows up for individuals, in our coaching – but we seldom talk about how it shows up in organizations. In my recent podcast, Bob Faw, organizational consultant and Positive Change agent, talks about the fact that organizations go through trauma as well. For example, when the Red Cross laid…
The Sacred Space of Authentic Connection
Have you ever thought about how others experience you – either as your role or your human self? In a professional setting, we think people usually see us as our role – and connect with us based on the expectations of that role. Being a chaplain in a hospital may blur that distinction, as…
Healing Ourselves to Heal the World
The world is facing many global challenges, such as: climate change, poverty, unclean air – to name a few – and the UN has developed “Sustainable Development Goals” for the world community to address these challenges. A group of people has created the “Inner Development Goals” (IDGs) which focus on “cultivating inner capacities such as…
In Case You Missed It…
I’ve had some fascinating conversations on my podcast, Ripples of Change – and I wanted to share them so you can feel inspired too! Grab your cuppa and a comfy chair for these short clips -or the full 30 minute conversations.
Letting Your Values Shape Your Work
I’m always curious about how people “discover their calling.” I’m used to hearing stories about a hero’s journey, where people’s purpose emerges from some disruption. So hearing that there’s another way to get there is really striking.
Healing Our World, One Community at a Time
Have you ever wondered what happens with the leftover produce at an outdoor market? It sits there all day – and it turns out they can’t sell it. But it’s still edible. You’d think there’d be a way to give that food another life, right? My guest Joanna Brody, who is a PR and crisis…
Decision Making: Consensus, Individual or Leader-led?
A facilitator asks a Japanese team: What’s your favorite color? Most of us would respond quickly with: Red – Green – Blue. But this team didn’t.Their answer? “We need to consult with one another.” That’s not indecisiveness. It’s culture. What this reflects is a consensus-based culture, where even simple choices are made collectively. Mainstream culture…
A Personal Laboratory at the “University of Life”
Anne Pratt’s experiences as a child of anti-apartheid activists in South Africa and meeting Nelson Mandela inspired her to help leaders build their skills in order to generate societal transformation.
Mandela: The Power of Forgiveness
After 27 years in prison, Madela realized that clinging to resentment would hinder personal growth. Anne Pratt, who worked with Mandela, talks about the need for leaders go release resentments in order to be effective leaders.
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