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The IDG RevolutionEpisode 13: Jamie Bristow on Mindfulness and Systems ChangeIn this episode, I speak with Jamie Bristow, a leading voice in the global movement to place inner development at the heart of societal transformation. As the Policy Director of the Inner Development Goals (IDGs) initiative, Jamie has been deeply involved the effort to grow the IDG movement around the wold. Prior to working at the IDGs, Jamie was focused on bringing mindfulness into the halls of power in the UK. Jamie has advised governments, led impactful research, and become a key advocate for integrating contemplative practice into public life.Together, we explore why mindfulness matters right...2025-06-271h 01
The IDG RevolutionEpisode 12: Daniel Hires on Creative Social ChangeDaniel Hires currently serves as the Chief Marketing Officer for the Inner Development Goals organization. He is a lifelong activist, social entrepreneur, and innovator. His LinkedIn page lists 19 different professional roles, including working for the UN, being a university professor, working as a coach and consultant, and founding a youth civic leadership movement before stepping into his current role focused on marketing the IDGs.In our conversation, we experiment with some silence, explore the relationship between inner ways of being and the world around us, and explore Daniel's fascinating journey of experimenting around creating p...2025-05-141h 03
The IDG RevolutionEpisode 11: Jen Wofford on Outer and Inner Change Jen is an experienced advocate and activist-turned therapist and consultant. After spending years leading major organizing initiatives for national unions like the AFL-CIO and SEIU, she made a career shift and became clinical social worker. Today, she is the Founder of the Center for Grounded Action, an organization focused on bringing inner development to some of the most difficult challenges we face in the world today.Jen's life embodies the shift from a focus on outer change to a dual focus on both outer and inner change. She brings a wealth of experience and e...2025-03-251h 27
The IDG RevolutionEpisode 10: Matthew Lee, IDG Senior Scientific AdvisorMeet Matthew Lee, one of the eleven Senior Scientific Advisors to the Inner Development Goals Foundation. Matt is an accomplished scholar, researcher and author who has been focused on studying human flourishing for many years. In particular, his focus has been on the cultivation of love. He has a very big mind, a very deep soul, and a very open heart, and he is one of a small group of thought leaders actively shaping the IDG movement. In this conversation, we explore the science of love, the importance of inner development, and the work...2025-03-061h 16
The IDG RevolutionEpisode #9: Hina Ambareen on the Journey from Pain to PurposeMeet Hina Ambareen: She's a certified Health and Wellness coach as well as a social media influencer based in India. She is passionate in her commitment to guiding others through a journey of inner transformation, and after meeting her and learning her story I'm excited to lift up her voice and experience. After sinking into a deep depression after the death of her mother, Hina emerged with a powerful sense of calling to be of service to others. In this conversation, she talks about her journey from pain to purpose, why she cares about...2025-02-1845 min
The IDG RevolutionEpisode #8: Surabhi Lal on BelongingSurabhi Lal is an adjunct professor of Public Service at the Wagner School of Public Service at NYU, has her own consulting company, and is a certified leadership coach. She is also pursuing her doctorate in Leadership and Change at Antioch University, with a focus on understanding how we can cultivate a sense of belonging in the workplace.
In this conversation, we discuss the challenges of dealing with the imposter syndrome, how to balance humility and ambition, and why inner development is important. I appreciate the skillful way that Surabhi weaves together her professional expertise with stories about...2025-02-0439 min
The IDG RevolutionEpisode 7: Ora Grodsky on Transformational ConsultingOra Grodsky is the founder of Just Works Consulting and the author of a forthcoming book entitled Justice, Love, and Organizational Healing: A Guide to Transformational Consulting (available on Feb. 25th, 2025).
She began her career as an acupuncturist, and has spent decades refining an approach to organizational consulting that brings the wisdom of traditional chinese medicine to the work of organizational transformation.
Ora is a master practitioner, and her new book provides both a deep dive into her philosophy of transformational consulting and a collection of practical tools that...2024-12-2438 min
The IDG RevolutionEpisode #6: Exploring the Noosphere with Sheila Hassell HughesWhat is the Noosphere? And what does it have to do with Inner Development?
On this episode, we chat with Sheila Hassell Hughes, the Chief Operating Officer of a nonprofit called Human Energy that was founded to introduce the science of the Noosphere as a source of meaning for future generations in our globalizing world.
Expect a thought-provoking conversation that moves from some very big ideas about the story of human existence to some very practical implications for understanding our own personal inner development.
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The IDG RevolutionEpisode #5: Exploring InterdependenceInterdependence is at the heart of the work of the IDGs. Recognizing that this word came up all the time in our discussions about the Boston IDG Hub, we decided to record a conversation that explored the concept of interdependence in depth.
Brad, Toby and Max explore this concept through the different lenses that they all bring to this work. Brad is an expert on regenerative leadership and sustainability; his perspective on interdependence is grounded in a deep understanding of the natural world and living systems. Toby’s background is in journalism, civic engagement, and...2024-10-0739 min
The IDG RevolutionEpisode #3: Donna Hicks and the Power of DignityThis episode lifts up the voice and expertise of Dr. Donna Hicks, one of the remarkable thought leaders based here in Boston who is helping to shape the IDG framework. She is an internationally renowned expert on the concept of dignity. She began her career in the field of conflict resolution, where she came to realize that dignity played an powerful but overlooked role in healing or perpetuating conflict. She went on to develop a model of dignity that is both theoretically rigorous and highly practical, and her work has grown to have a global impact.
In...2024-09-1053 min
The IDG RevolutionEpisode #2: Meet Your HostsThis podcast is a project of the Boston IDG Hub. In this episode, you'll meet the three individuals leading this hub:
Dr. Max Klau is a leadership consultant, coach, author, and speaker who has spent his career bringing a focus on inner transformation to organizations seeking to address pressing public problems. Learn more about him at www.maxklau.com.
Brad Piearce is a leadership consultant and coach, and is the founder of Regenerative Change Lab, a consulting practice that helps organizations integrate practices and principles of regenerative leadership into thei...2024-08-2846 min
The IDG RevolutionEpisode #1: A Brief introduction to the Inner Development GoalsThis brief episode provides a high-level overview of the initiative at the heart of this podcast series. What are the IDGs? Where did they come from and what are they trying to achieve? And what are the key concepts that inform this model? In just over 12 minutes, this episodes explains it all.
For more information about the inner development goals, visit https://innerdevelopmentgoals.org2024-08-2711 minThe IDG RevolutionIDG Revolution TrailerThe IDG Revolution is a podcast that focuses on the Inner Development Goals (IDGs) and the vibrant community emerging around this still-new initiative. This trailer provides a brief overview of what the podcast is about, who is behind it, and what it hopes to achieve. 2024-07-2502 min