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The FutureSeeds PodcastHope for the World: The Benefits of Purposeful Business Practices In Episode 29, we continue our conversation with Phil Preston on the topic of aligning business with purpose. This episode explores the connection between purpose and performance, as well as the relationship between purpose and well-being. We also delve into the significance of purpose for society as a whole. Finally, as always, our guest delivers a hopeful message to conclude the episode. About Phil Preston Phil left a corporate career in 2007 where he was overseeing billions of dollars of investments to help businesses go beyond token and symbolic acts of charity to really making a...2023-02-0920 min
The FutureSeeds PodcastCommitting business to purpose, with Phil PrestonThis episode is part of a series on purpose.
In episode 28 we will be exploring a specific angle, the question of purpose through the business lens.
My guest for this episode is Phil Preston. Phil used to work in the finance world, more specifically he was in the investment realm, overseeing 50 Billion dollars of global investments. But in 2007, he starting asking himself “Why am I doing this?”. This question lead him to build his current business two years later, in 2009, where he now a speaker a facilitator and a consultant, whose mission is to bring more purpose to the business...2023-02-0224 min
The FutureSeeds PodcastTrue Resilience is mental, emotional and spiritual, with Dr Jean Renouf The Great Unravelling has started and will be part of our story for the rest of our life. It is an ineluctable dismantling of the fabric of life as we know it, leading to rapid and at times violent, changes to human societies. It is the result of humans pushing the boundaries of our planet beyond sustainable levels, leading among others to climate change, but also rapid loss of biodiversity, pressure on freshwater, and more. We are currently going through an acceleration of the Great Unravelling due to the confluence of the environmental crises with other crises. While the 2020...2022-11-1536 min
The FutureSeeds PodcastThe New Normal: Disasters, Resilience and Regeneration, with Jean RenoufThe Great Unravelling has started and will be part of our story for the rest of our life. It is an ineluctable dismantling of the fabric of life as we know it, leading to rapid and at times violent, changes to human societies. It is the result of humans pushing the boundaries of our planet beyond sustainable levels, leading among others to climate change, but also rapid loss of biodiversity, pressure on freshwater, and more. We are currently going through an acceleration of the Great Unravelling due to the confluence of the environmental crises with other crises. While the 2020...2022-03-2142 min
The FutureSeeds PodcastBuilding an economy that values the planet, with Mara BunEpisode 25 was recorded live on stage during the first FutureSeeds event, on May 26th 2021. Mara Bun is a true legend. She has been a non-executive director of Australian Ethical for the past five years. She was the founding CEO of Green Cross Australia, an organisation set up in 1993 by Mikhail Gorbachev to create a new approach to solving the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. In early 2018 it was also announced that she will become the first female President of the Australian Conservation Foundation.
Previously, Mara has worked for The Wilderness Society, Greenpeace Australia, CHOICE, the...2022-03-1324 min
Barrels and BusinessJade with Cyprien Clerc on How Honesty, Helping Others, and Failure are the Keys to Business GrowthDoes what you DO align with who you ARE?Or are you just doing what you think you SHOULD be doing?Cyprien Clerc from the FutureSeeds podcast interviews Jade in an episode FILLED with so many practical insights you might want to take notes to keep up.Jade talks about the importance of taking the first step to find alignment, which is BEING HONEST WITH YOURSELF. You might have convinced yourself that you are thriving in life when, in reality, you are doing the things you think you should be...2021-08-021h 23
The FutureSeeds PodcastHow the whole world is shifting towards shared ownership, with Donnie MaclurcanEpisode 24 is the second part of my interview with Donnie Maclurcan. In episode 23, we explored the roots of capitalism, its pros and cons, how money is created, what’s missing in economic models, and the problem that arises with too much privatization of wealth. Episode 24 focuses on the shift from a world ran by private individual for-profit businesses, to a world lead by non-for-profits organizations, and how this movement is already taking place worldwide. We also describe the believes and fear that make people hold on to misleading capitalist values, and how to discuss the benefits of shifting our ec...2021-03-1249 min
The FutureSeeds PodcastIs Capitalism Collapsing? with Donnie Maclurcan In this episode, I interview Donnie Maclurcan. We explore the roots of capitalism, its pros and cons, how money is created, what’s missing in economic models, the problem that arises with too much privatization of wealth, and the clever paradigm shift that Donnie proposes with the Post Growth Institute. Donnie is an Affiliate Professor of Economics at Southern Oregon University and an Executive Director of the Post Growth Institute – an international organization exploring how people, companies and nature can thrive together, within ecological limits. He’s taught at the Institute for Sustainable Futures, in Sydney, and at the...2021-03-0537 min
The FutureSeeds PodcastThe Science of Happiness: moving through fear and finding purpose, with Shadé ZahraiIn this episode, I interview Shadé Zahrai. Shadé is a coach, entrepreneur, keynote speaker and mindset expert. She has the most impressive portfolio: Telstra Women’s Business Award, New York Times, Yahoo Finance, Forbes, Adriana Huffington’s Thrive Global, Westpac, and TED and TEDx presenter. In the previous episode, we explored the PERMA Model, a model for happiness designed by Martin Seligman, the father of positive psychology, and we also spoke about the five inner critics that hold us back and keep us from thriving. In this episode, Shadé gives her antidote to the inner critics, how to consciously break v...2021-01-1531 min
The FutureSeeds PodcastThe Science of Happiness: 5 areas of fulfillment and 5 inner critics, with Shadé ZahraiIn this episode I interview Shadé Zahrai. Shade is a former lawyer but she also holds a Bachelor in Psychology, a Diploma in positive psychology and has also trained to be a leadership coach. The list of her mentions and achievements is really impressive, just to name of few: she was twice a finalist for the Telstra Women in Business awards, she is a TED and TEDx presenter and she was featured in The New York Times, Yahoo Finance, Forbes, Adriana Huffington's Thrive Global, Vice, the Daily Mail, and many more. What the Internet says of her is that s...2021-01-0834 min
The FutureSeeds PodcastHow to open difficult conversations with your husband, boss or friend, with Dorset Campbell-RossIn this episode, I interview Dorset Campbell-Ross. Dorset is a counsellor, certified in non-violent communication. He is also an NLP Master Practitioner and Hypnotherapist, codependency lecturer, seminar leader, and mediator. He has conducted business and personal relationship trainings all around the world, and has mediated between groups of people in conflict in Ireland, Indonesia and Australia. In episode 19 we explored the four steps of NVC, namely observation, feelings, needs and requests. Episode 20 is more of a role-play in which Dorset shows us with examples the way he would approach difficult conversations in different contexts: in a workplace, in...2020-12-1237 min
The FutureSeeds PodcastHow to avoid and resolve any conflict with non-violent communication, with Dorset Campbell-RossIn this episode, I interview Dorset Campbell-Ross. Dorset is a counsellor certified in non-violent communication. He is also an NLP Master Practitioner and Hypnotherapist, codependency lecturer, seminar leader, and mediator. He has conducted business and personal relationship trainings all around the world, and has mediated between groups of people in conflict in Ireland, Indonesia and Australia. In this conversation we explore the deep meaning of non-violence and the four steps of NVC, namely observation, feelings, needs and requests. We also explain how one expresses himself honestly, the importance of our choice of words, and the purpose of healthy...2020-12-0434 min
The FutureSeeds PodcastHow meditation can improve our communication and heal society, with Susan BarnesMy speaker for this episode is Susan Barnes. Susan has an amazing story. In the first part of her life, she was the controller of a hedge fund, before becoming a meditation teacher, personal growth facilitator and artist. In episode 17, we discussed meditation in relation to work and purpose. And in this episode, we discuss the impact meditation can have on our mental health, communication, relationships, and even its potential in healing our civilization. We discuss deep listening versus needing to be right, the imbalance of feminine and masculine in decision-making roles, and the link between love and meditation...2020-11-2739 min
The FutureSeeds PodcastMeditation, purpose and work, with Susan Barnes In this episode, I interview Susan Barnes. Susan has an amazing story. In the first part of her life she was the controller of a hedge fund, before becoming a meditation teacher, personal growth facilitator, and artist. In our conversation she develops what it was like to have a high-level job in finance, and to feel misaligned with her purpose. We explore the delicate balance between our outer life - the work we do and our existence within society - and our inner world or spiritual reality. We even dwell on questions such as “how to stay in a st...2020-11-2034 min
The FutureSeeds PodcastPlanting trees to save the world PART 2, with Maximo BottaroIn this episode, I interview Maximo Bottaro. Maximo is the co-founder of ReForest Now, an NGO whose purpose is to grow and plant trees, and educate people about biodiversity and forests. Maximo’s knowledge of ecology is impressive. After studying science degrees and genetic research in rainforests, working for Greenpeace, Rainforest Rescue and Rainforest Trust, he’s decided to start his own enterprise, uninhibited. You will learn in this episode how the decrease in rainfall, the loss of biodiversity, the bushfires and climate change are all related, how planting trees can greatly help with all of these problems, and how...2020-11-1429 min
The FutureSeeds PodcastPlanting trees to save the world PART 1, with Maximo BottaroIn this episode, I interview Maximo Bottaro. Maximo is the co-founder of ReForest Now, an NGO whose purpose is to grow and plant trees, and educate people about biodiversity and forests. Maximo’s knowledge of ecology is impressive. After studying science degrees and genetic research in rainforests, working for Greenpeace, Rainforest Rescue and Rainforest Trust, he’s decided to start his own enterprise, uninhibited. You will learn in this episode how the decrease in rainfall, the loss of biodiversity, the bushfires and climate change are all related, how planting trees can greatly help with all of these problems, and how...2020-11-0634 min
The FutureSeeds PodcastFrom Fashion to Regeneration and re-Indigenization, with Kamea ChayneIn this episode, I interview Kamea Chayne, the host of the GreenDreamer podcast. Kamea is an eco-activist, author and podcaster who’s released no less than 260 episodes since May 2018. Greendreamer is the closest thing I have found to FutureSeeds. The topics she explores range from climate balance, circular economy, and social justice, all the way to conscious lifestyle, holistic wellness and self-growth. Through her interviews, Kamea has accumulated tons of knowledge. In this conversation, her and I discuss the roots of our systemic issues and the waves of change taking place in the world at the moment.2020-09-1855 min
The FutureSeeds PodcastHealing the Community, with Tessa MacKenzieTessa MacKenzie is the person whom communities call when they are broken. Tessa has facilitated social development, and worked as a researcher, networker and inspirational collaborator for agencies, communities and individuals for over twenty years, and across NGO, social and corporate sectors in New Zealand, Australia, USA, Mexico and England.2020-08-3135 min
The FutureSeeds PodcastYour Future is Local: Put your Money where your Life is, with Michael H ShumanIn this episode, I interview Michael H Shuman, an American economist, attorney, author, and entrepreneur, and a leading visionary on community economics. He is a Senior Researcher for Council Fire and Local Analytics, where he performs economic-development analyses for states, local governments, and businesses around North America. Michael has authored ten books and his book The Small Mart Revolution: How Local Businesses Are Beating the Global Competition, received a bronze prize for best business book of 2006. In this episode, Michael and I explore what "local economy" means, why it is important, how the system is skewed to...2020-07-1158 min
The FutureSeeds PodcastWhen Democracies Turn Digital To Fight Corruption, with Santiago SiriIn this episode, I interview Santiago Siri. Santiago is an impressive man. He is primarily a programmer and has great skills in the blockchain technology. However, he is also an activist. In his country, Argentina, he founded a political party and got local leaders to promise to follow the people's will if he created an internet-based platform for people to vote, which he did. As exciting as it was, he was presented with terrible surprises, including a request for him to bribe a judge $100.000 in order to be able to present himself as a candidate. His experience in Buenos...2020-05-1348 min
The FutureSeeds PodcastDoes everyone have a Calling? with Caroline MyssHow is it that some feel a compulsion to do something grand - to “have an impact” as the modern vocabulary puts it - while some others do not? I get to ask Caroline Myss this question, and her answer is at least thought-provoking if not brilliant. It got me captivated and brought together many pieces of the puzzle that I originally found incompatible. I invite you to listen to this short interaction I had with Caroline and her very particular way of perceiving personal growth. Caroline is an American mystic and 5-times best-selling author in the esot...2020-04-1717 min
The FutureSeeds PodcastLove Out Loud, with Nicole GibsonWe try to be someone, we try to do great things, we strive, we battle, we win and lose. But often we forget why. Why do we do what we do? What is at the core of everything we live for? Nicole Gibson, through her enthusiasm, her faith and her determination, reminds us that Love is the source of Life, the healer, and the message. Nicole Gibson was the youngest ever Commissioner for the National Mental Health Commission in Australia and has taken on many challenges, notably a national tour involving 1,000 workshops in 300 communities. Her work has earned her The P...2020-04-0154 min
The FutureSeeds PodcastEmbracing The Brokenness Of The World, with Eli Jaxon-Bear and GangajiHow can we keep a healthy mind in times of crisis? In this interview, Eli and Gangaji offer an invitation into a lesser-known path, one that teaches that surrendering to the raw reality, to the pain, can actually bring us great love and compassion. “Let your heartbreak be so deep that your compassion deepens" Eli Jaxon-Bear Spiritual teacher, founder of the Leela Foundation In this episode, I allow you to witness and listen to the questions I ask along my way, and the answers I admit to being true. I share a vulnerable mo...2020-03-1910 min
The FutureSeeds PodcastThe untold truth about our social and ecological collapse, with Helena Norberg-HodgeMany talk about climate change, but rare are those who dare to speak about its systemic, deeply-ingrained root cause. Depression, unemployment, racism and climate change indeed seem to be all interconnected through the invisible web of the power of multinational corporations. In this interview, Helena-Norberg-Hodge explains to me the history behind it all. She describes with great precision the economical culture that has been destroying our planet and communities for decades, and today threatens our very own survival. Not only that, but she offers an alternative supported by decades of collecting evidence and ground studies, a path which she...2020-03-011h 15
The FutureSeeds PodcastChanging Our Story, with Mona GreenMona green is a certified life-coach and neurolinguistic programming practitioner. She had the opportunity to speak for audiences like the US House of Representatives, Harvard, and the US Department of State, and has been featured in publications like The Washington Post and Teen Vogue. She was also selected by the Obama Administration as a leading change-maker in the fight towards gender equality in 2016. Her clients are very diverse; she’s worked with former Olympic athletes, Hollywood entertainers, European royalty and Navajo Youth and environmental activists in Latin America. This is the way she describes her business: ...2020-02-161h 00
The FutureSeeds PodcastThe Art of Consensus, with Scott NewtonIn this interview, Scott Newton tells us about the philosophy that underlies the work of a facilitator and discloses some of his tools and strategies, as well as the new technologies that are being studied to facilitate the activity of discussing and debating. He also shares with us his successes and failures as a group leader, the worldwide need for facilitators to help with transitions, and why political and financial interests are a bottleneck to positive change happening faster in our world. Scott is a facilitator and stakeholder engagement strategist. What that means is that it is...2020-02-1248 min
The FutureSeeds PodcastUpgrading Democracy, with Lyn CarsonLyn Carson is a professor in applied politics, specialized in deliberative democracy, and the lead researcher at NewDemocracy. NewDemocracy’s mission is stated as follows: “NewDemocracy is an independent, non-partisan research and development organization; we aim to discover, develop, demonstrate, and promote complementary alternatives which will restore trust in public decision making” In this interview, we talk about a number of different topics related to democracy, and I found it truly impassioning because Carson delivers insight into the structural changes and the processes that are necessary to harness public intelligence and decide altogether of our future. She details...2020-02-0959 min
The FutureSeeds PodcastBusiness for Good, with Paul DunnEverything in our world is changing, including the world of business. In 2015, the UN disclosed the Sustainable Development Goals framework, 17 goals created as a guide for the world of business. Amazingly enough, in 2019, the director of the chamber of commerce said that the SDGs are the biggest business opportunity of the century. Discover how the world of business has been impacted by this change of culture by listening to my interview with Paul Dunn. Paul is a four-time TEDx speaker, award-winning entrepreneur and master presenter. He is the founder of B1G1: Business for Good, a company...2020-02-0942 min
The FutureSeeds PodcastA sustainable world by 2040, with Damon GameauAren’t movies about the future always gloomy and dark? "2040" isn’t one of them. "2040" is a movie created by award-winning film director Damon Gameau to broadcast a different story, a different narrative about the Future. He and a researcher interviewed a hundred different academics, researchers and scientists, to collect hundreds of different solutions to the world's problems, and then traveled to 15 different countries to film these solutions.2019-12-1533 min
The FutureSeeds PodcastTowards a trust-based culture, with Martin Winiecki“We work for a global system change, from war to peace, from exploitation to cooperation, from fear to trust.”2019-11-2634 min