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IMAGINIZE.World49. The future and the past— blended in society, culture and technology with Ai JiangAi Jiang, a Chinese Canadian writer, explores themes of societal influence, cultural assimilation, and the intersection of technology and humanity in her work. Her narratives often depict the struggles of individuals caught between different realities, reflecting on the power dynamics between the wealthy and the less affluent. Read more here: https://imaginize.world/ai-jiang-society-culture-technology-future. IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld Also see A Global Vision for 2043 from 200 people around the world.
2026-03-0930 min
IMAGINIZE.World48. AI, The Future of Adaptative Training - Mark Gröb of UPSInstead of rigid step-by-step training, AI is enabling dynamic, simulation-based learning. Mark Gröb reveals how using a Socratic approach, learners ask questions, receive personalized guidance, and practice through adaptive simulations that respond to their progress in real time. (More here: https://imaginize.world/immersive-technology-mark-grob-podcast/) IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld Also see A Global Vision for 2043 from 200 people around the world.
2026-03-0234 min
The 'X' Zone Radio/TV ShowRob McConnell Interviews - JANE KYLE - Texas UFOlogy Blogger and ArchivistJane Kyle is a Texas-based UFOlogy blogger and archivist dedicated to preserving, organizing, and analyzing historical and contemporary UFO/UAP reports. Kyle curates eyewitness accounts, regional case files, news clippings, and declassified materials with a focus on Texas sightings, creating a searchable record that supports serious research and public understanding. Her work emphasizes documentation, context, and continuity—helping researchers trace patterns over time while safeguarding firsthand testimony that might otherwise be lost.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that al...
2026-02-0946 min
IMAGINIZE.World47. Circular Economy for Waste Management with Godfrey SsekiziyivuEnd Plastic Pollution is a waste management organization that started in Uganda and focuses on the intersection between people, the environment, and the economy. (More here: https://imaginize.world/end-plastic-pollution-with-godfrey-ssekiziyivu/)The organization is implementing a zero waste model for local communities and has developed the Kollect app, a technological platform designed to transform how waste is managed.The Kollect app includes recyclers, collectors, waste generators, and green earth campaigners, allowing users to submit waste requests and enabling nearby collectors to pick up materials. The app uses cryptocurrency for payments to facilitate worldwide integration. When a user...
2026-02-0628 min
The 'X' Zone Radio/TV ShowRob McConnell Interviews - JANE CATHERINE ROZEK - The Celestial ProposalIn this illuminating episode, Jane Catherine Rozek shares the profound message behind The Celestial Proposal—a spiritual invitation that bridges humanity with higher realms of consciousness. Through insight, reflection, and celestial symbolism, Jane explores humanity’s evolving relationship with the universe, divine intelligence, and our shared cosmic purpose. She discusses awakening, soul agreements, higher guidance, and what it means to consciously accept a greater calling beyond fear, separation, and limitation. This thought-provoking conversation encourages listeners to look upward and inward, embracing a larger spiritual narrative unfolding across time and space.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spre...
2026-01-0448 min
IMAGINIZE.World46. Human and Robot Relationships, the Next Frontier with Lionel RobertLionel Robert talks about a new frontier, one that changes the relationship between robots and humans. (Read more here: https://imaginize.world/human-and-robot-relationships-the-next-frontier-with-lionel-robert/)He talks about a range of issues: data protection, regulation and innovation, security versus privacy, automation and urbanization, robots integrated into families and becoming companions. And much more.He says we need to figure out where we stand on good versus bad before things get out of control. IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld
2025-11-2838 min
IMAGINIZE.World45. The Spatial Race: Skills, Ethics and TrustCortney explains how we are currently in the "meta present" stage, similar to Web 1.0, where AI and VR are tools used intentionally rather than integrated into daily life. (more here https://imaginize.world/cortney-harding-spatial-race/)She outlines four key ways humans can "future-proof" themselves against AI disruption: through emotional skills, enhancement of work, unique experiences, and personal brand/ego.She emphasizes the importance of addressing infrastructure and connectivity issues, as well as concerns around data privacy and ownership, as crucial guardrails for emerging technologies.She says that effective storytelling and building trust will be critical as AI...
2025-10-2746 min
Military Retirement Podcast#109 - Veteran Insider Shares TOP Retirement Tips You Need to KnowIn this comprehensive episode of the Military Retirement Podcast, John and Vic welcome Jane Babcock, a veteran and expert educator on VA benefits. Jane, with over a decade of experience helping thousands of veterans and widows, uncovers some of the most underutilized but crucial benefits available.The discussion kicks off with a deep dive into the Wartime Veteran and Surviving Spouse's Pension, a powerful but often overlooked program that can provide significant financial support. Jane clarifies eligibility, income thresholds, and how this benefit can make a huge difference, especially for older veterans and widows.
2025-10-241h 39
IMAGINIZE.World44. Infrastructure and Our Collective Future with Deb ChachraDeb Chachra is a professor of engineering at Olin College. She works at the intersection of technology and society, with an emphasis on systems, education, design, and materials. (More here) In 2023 she wrote How Infrastructure Works: Inside the Systems That Shape Our World. As she explains on her website, "our infrastructural networks – water and sewage, electricity, communications, transportation, and more – shape our lives, often in ways we don’t even think about. This is a book about learning to see what they have in common, why they work the way they do, and how they can be better, for everyo...
2025-10-1843 min
The 'X' Zone Radio/TV ShowRob McConnell Interviews - JANE BLACKET - Australian "Demonologist" and "Paranormal InvestigatorJane Blacket is an Australian investigator of the paranormal and self proclaimed Demonologist. In 2023, she took the initiative to establish the WISPA Paranormal SA team, dedicated to confronting supernatural phenomena head-on. Specializing in aiding individuals under psychic attack, Blacket and her team offer a blend of investigative prowess and compassionate counseling. Blacket claims to have collaborated with the Catholic Church in performing exorcisms for a long-term client, showcasing her dedication to tackling even the most challenging cases. With over 600 cases under her belt, Jane Blacket continues to be a beacon of hope and assistance for those grappling with the unknown.
2025-09-2954 min
IMAGINIZE.World43. Culture and Sci-fi in China with Xueting C. NiXueting Ni is a writer and curator of contemporary Chinese culture and literature. She has compiled the anthology Sinopticon, which shows the diversity and depth of the Chinese science fiction tradition. (More here) In this interview, she discusses the inspiration and purpose behind Sinopticon, highlighting how science fiction can explore important social and political issues through allegory and imagined worlds. She also touches on the role of storytelling in shaping the future, as well as ethical dilemmas surrounding technology, privacy, and the distribution of resources. IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it...
2025-09-2834 min
Epic Vision Zone with Jane ApplegathUse Discomfort to Your Advantage Janet McConnell with Jane ApplegathDiscomfort isn’t your enemy; it’s your greatest ally. Whether it’s tackling tough conversations, pushing past personal limits, or saying no when it matters most, every uncomfortable moment signals growth in progress.👉 When you feel the stretch, you’re evolving.👉 When you feel resistance, you’re building strength.👉 When you feel discomfort, you’re stepping into transformation.Reframe discomfort: it’s not something to avoid, it’s proof that you’re on the path to becoming your next-level self. 🚀In her 40’s, JANET MCCONNELL chose to rewrite her story. Walking away from a high-powered corporate career she embraced her true passion, fitne...
2025-09-091h 00
IMAGINIZE.World42. Building a Better Future—Humans + AI with Ross DawsonRoss Dawson is a futurist and entrepreneur. He helps people think about the future and learn by doing. We talk about ethics, science fiction, and what people can do from a practical viewpoint to help shape the future. More here: https://imaginize.world/building-a-better-future-together-humans-ai-with-ross-dawson/He created a global community called the "Humans + AI Explorers" that is exploring different models and dynamics of human-AI collaboration. The community has various focus areas. Key themes they are exploring include human agency, creativity, and intellectual property in the context of AI-augmented processes. IMAGINIZE.WORLD The g...
2025-08-2023 min
IMAGINIZE.World41. Responsible AI with Rawn ShahAI that aligns with human values and ethical principlesAI may sound intelligent, but at its core, it’s just math — a “stochastic parrot” repeating patterns without understanding human values. Rawn Shaw explains how making AI safe is an active, ongoing process, shaped entirely by the humans behind it. More here: https://imaginize.world/exploring-responsible-ai-with-rawn-shah/The phrase “stochastic parrot” describes AI perfectly: semi-random, great at stringing sentences together, but lacking any real grasp of ethics. Rawn Shaw explains how responsible AI isn’t automatic — it’s something we have to build, monitor, and constantly adapt.AI’s stat...
2025-08-1236 min
IMAGINIZE.World40. The Future of Mining with Dr. Gargi MishraGargi Mishra, a long-time expert in the mining industry, discusses why mining is an important issue that everyone should care about. Mining provides the raw materials for nearly everything we use, and the industry is undergoing a significant digital transformation. (More here: https://imaginize.world/future-mining-gargi-mishra/She emphasizes the importance of sustainability, ethical practices, and community engagement in mining operations. She describes the shift towards autonomous and remote mining, as well as the need to increase the representation of women in the industry. Her vision for the mine of the future involves smaller, data-driven, and c...
2025-07-3130 min
IMAGINIZE.World39. Vibe Coding roles with Martynas KairysThis conversation covers a discussion on vibe coding, its impact on traditional software development and how new approaches are needed today. You can learn more here: His explanations about what vibe coding is and how it can be used are eye-opening. He also discusses the broader impact of AI on the future of work, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and adaptability, especially for the younger generation. IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld Also see A G...
2025-07-2435 min
IMAGINIZE.World38. NoHarm - Innovative AI-based patient safety with Henrique DiasHenrique Dias is founder and CEO of NoHarm, A nonprofit startup in Brazil that develops AI-based tools to improve patient safety in the public healthcare system.(More here: https://imaginize.world/noharm-innovative-ai-with-henrique-dias/) The startup’s unique approach of providing its solution for free to public hospitals while charging private hospitals has allowed it to scale and make an impact in Brazil.NoHarm analyzes patient data such as exams, prescriptions, and clinical notes to identify inconsistencies or potential issues with patient treatment, and provides this information to healthcare professionals.NoHarm has received awards and pr...
2025-07-0719 min
IMAGINIZE.World37. Future of Media: Opportunities, Risks, Trust with Michelle ManafyMichelle is the Editorial Director at Digital Content Next, a not-for-profit organization representing over 60 media brands, from The New York Times and Financial Times to NBCU and Vox Media. More here including transcript: https://imaginize.world/the-future-of-media-with-michelle-manafy/ She leads editorial teams, develops content strategies, and more. I have known Michelle for several decades and can attest to her passion and skills in journalism, publishing, and digital media. She focuses on the importance of trust, in digital media and the whole media ecosystem. You'll hear her passion on the podcast of our very stimulating conversation....
2025-06-1629 min
IMAGINIZE.World36. Antifragile Organizations Beyond Resilience - Hope for the FutureHave you heard of antifragile organizations? They go beyond resilience and give us hope for the future, according to Janka Krings-Klebe, co-author of a new book, The Antifragile Organization: From Hierarchies to Ecosystems. More here: https://imaginize.world/the-antifragile-organization-with-janka-krings-klebe/ IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld Also see A Global Vision for 2043 from 200 people around the world.
2025-06-0445 min
IMAGINIZE.World35. The Ten Permissions with Jillian ReillyJillian Reilly has explored the future and change making for many years. Her new book is The Ten Permissions: with the intriguing subtitle Redefining the Rules of Adulting in the 21st Century. She is a change facilitator and keynote speaker. More here https://imaginize.world/the-ten-permissions-with-jillian-reilly/In 2012 at the age of 23 she wrote a book about her own experiences as an aid worker in Zimbabwe during the peak of the HIV/AIDS outbreak. The book “Shame: Confessions of an Aid Worker in Africa” is a hard, honest narrative about the reality on the ground. Jillian addresses the f...
2025-05-2846 min
IMAGINIZE.World34. AI on Wheels - Education Where the Children Are - Sachin JoshiSachin Joshi is an education activist, and a highly recognized leader in education in India. He is the founder of the Espalier Experimental and Heritage Schools that in fact got the first prize by the Maharashtra government in 2014. More here: https://imaginize.world/ai-on-wheels-with-sachin-usha-vilas-joshi/Espalier follows the Gandhi Montessori philosophy which involves holistic child development, experiential learning, and hands-on activities.Sachin was the first Indian to deliver a lecture on "Education and Democracy" at the European Council and European Parliament in 2016.He created Education on Wheels 6 years ago, then it evolved into AI...
2025-05-1417 min
IMAGINIZE.World33. PORTALMANIA by Debbie Urbanski - A Wide Open FuturePortalmania is a series of stories written over 7 years. In Debbie's work, portals are both openings and closings. Read more here: https://imaginize.world/portalmania-with-debbie-urbanski/They are transitions between us and others, and between different versions of ourselves. The impact on people who go through them is powerful. She talks about a terrifying and wide open future for our children and hopes they will see and live things we cannot.People are different and as relationships develop, differences may be accepted or rejected. Or people may try hard to change you.C...
2025-04-1726 min
IMAGINIZE.World32. Sundeep Waslekar - A World Without WarSundeep is a leading thinker the future, what may or will happen, and how to prepare. He is the author of the much-read book "A World Without War". Read more here: https://imaginize.world/a-world-without-war-in-our-global-future-with-sundeep-waslekar/Chairman of the Strategic Foresight Group, an India-based think tank that has worked with or on 65 countries since its founding in 2002, he is also a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for the Resolution of Intractable Conflicts in Oxford.He says more and more our problems are civilizational, but our responses are national. This results in a fundamental m...
2025-03-2330 min
Epic Vision Zone with Jane Applegath🔥 HOW TO LIVE AWESOMELY AGELESS 🔥Janet McConnell🚀 You are stronger than you think. Strength isn’t just about muscles, it’s about resilience, mindset, and daily choices. No matter your age, no matter where you are right now, you have the power to shape your future.Aging doesn’t just happen to you; YOU SHAPE IT. IT’S NEVER TOO LATE to build the healthiest, strongest version of yourself. 💪✨IF YOU COULD SHARE ONE MESSAGE WITH THE WORLD, WHAT WOULD IT BE?Drop it below! 👇🔥Janet McConnell reinvented her life, ditching her high-powered corporate career to embrace her passion for fitness and health longevity. Her mission: to redefine society’s...
2025-03-181h 01
The 'X' Zone Radio/TV ShowRob McConnell Interviews - JANE BLACKET - Australian "Demonologist" and "Paranormal InvestigatorJane Blacket is an Australian investigator of the paranormal and self proclaimed Demonologist. In 2023, she took the initiative to establish the WISPA Paranormal SA team, dedicated to confronting supernatural phenomena head-on. Specializing in aiding individuals under psychic attack, Blacket and her team offer a blend of investigative prowess and compassionate counseling. Blacket claims to have collaborated with the Catholic Church in performing exorcisms for a long-term client, showcasing her dedication to tackling even the most challenging cases. With over 600 cases under her belt, Jane Blacket continues to be a beacon of hope and assistance for those grappling with the unknown.
2025-03-0554 minThe 'X' Zone on Classic 1220 AM CFAJRob McConnell Interviews - JANE BLACKET - Australian "Demonologist" and "Paranormal InvestigatorJane Blacket is an Australian investigator of the paranormal and self proclaimed Demonologist. In 2023, she took the initiative to establish the WISPA Paranormal SA team, dedicated to confronting supernatural phenomena head-on. Specializing in aiding individuals under psychic attack, Blacket and her team offer a blend of investigative prowess and compassionate counseling. Blacket claims to have collaborated with the Catholic Church in performing exorcisms for a long-term client, showcasing her dedication to tackling even the most challenging cases. With over 600 cases under her belt, Jane Blacket continues to be a beacon of hope and assistance for those grappling with the unknown.
2025-03-0454 min
IMAGINIZE.World31. Face our Dreams. Be the change we want to see. Agatha AkulluAgatha talks about how we need to face our dreams. Read more here: https://imaginize.world/agatha-akullu-read-us-africa/We need to think: What can I do for others? Not what can they do for me. She explains how her aunt started with her when she was 3 years old. Read, write and get a sweet. Covid lockdown started a fast-growing bookclub which led to the creation of Read Us Africa, whose goal is to empower young Africans as readers, writers, and leaders. This involves a publishing house, a bookstore and gradually reaching a million readers. Th...
2025-02-2315 min
My Ministry MissionNeighborly Love: Rebuilding Community in a Disconnected World (Ep 102)In this episode I would like to explore how Jesus has commanded us to love our neighbors, and lets talk about what that looks like in today’s world. Let’s see if we can answer the question, “How can we reclaim a sense of community?” and not just in our neighborhood, but also in our churches, our work places, and just our everyday lives. Important Links:Until the Whole World Knows: A Guide to Sharing Jesus for the Introvert, Extrovert, and Jesus Freak - Are you ready to confidently and effectively share the gospel of Jesus wi...
2025-02-2025 min
IMAGINIZE.World30. Opening up alternative futures with Sohail InayatullahSohail Inayatullah is a world-renowned futurist and the UNESCO Chair in Future Studies. He discusses his work in futures thinking, which aims to open up the present and past to create alternative futures. He developed the futures technique of causal layered analysis (CLA), which examines issues at four levels - data, systems, worldviews, and narratives/metaphors. This allows for deeper analysis and the creation of transformative solutions.He emphasizes the importance of connecting futures work to real-world impact, helping organizations and individuals change their mindsets and behaviors. His goal is to foster global cooperation and abundance by c...
2025-02-0236 min
IMAGINIZE.World29. Climate Justice - Grassroots to GlobalA young activist, Nicholas Omonuk has done much work in a few short years to raise awareness and build climate justice.He has seen and lived the impact of climate changes from the front lines. He grew up in a pastoralist family in Pallisa, Eastern Uganda. He comes from the Iteso tribe, where boys take care of livestock and girls search to find water.In December 2022, Nicholas represented the Most Affected People and Areas (MAPA) at COP27 alongside prominent young activists. In 2023, he founded End Fossil Occupy Uganda, a local climate movement demanding a phase-out...
2025-01-2638 min
IMAGINIZE.World28. Idea Hunter Leading to the FutureLearning is more important than knowledge. (More here: https://imaginize.world/bill-fischer-idea-hunter-innovation-enthusiast/) Scalable learning, the challenge. Relationships matter, including weak ties. Fischer has worked extensively with Haier, the innovative Chinese appliance maker who has integrated zero distance from the customer into all their work and built a network of autonomous unites that are small, fast and closer to the customer. IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld Also see A Global Vision for 2043 from 200 people around t...
2025-01-2638 min
IMAGINIZE.World27. Why the Permissionless Organization with Rita McGrathSeeing Around Corners. (Rita's page https://imaginize.world/rita-mcgrath-strategies-corners/)How do you provide enough structure and coherence that the organization operates well as a whole, but give people the freedom to really let their humanity flourish and let their ingenuity flourish? Humans are ingenious creatures, and I think that’s the skill that we are facing today. So organizations, not so much as machines where you turn a crank and predictable things happen, but as entities that are capable of responding to changing circumstances, I think that’s the magic. IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal...
2025-01-2325 min
IMAGINIZE.World26. [y]our 2040 - a Path to the FutureChris Luebkeman and Jonelle Simunich talk about their initiative [y]our 2040 and crafting the future through stories. The goal of their initiative is “to create impactful and actionable solutions that enable radical transformation to create a clear positive pathway for our future.” IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld Also see A Global Vision for 2043 from 200 people around the world.
2024-12-2739 min
IMAGINIZE.World25. Futurist Storytelling. Tradition & Technology with Wole TalabiGlobal Futurist Blending Tradition and Technologyhttps://imaginize.world/storytelling-shapes-pasts-presents-futures/Nigerian science fiction author Wole Talabi describes into his unique writing process, shaped by his engineering background and the concept of convergence problems. Talabi’s work explores African futurism and its global significance, blending African culture with futuristic themes. Notable stories like “Encore” and “A Dream of Electric Mothers” illustrate the intersection of technology and tradition, offering a fresh perspective on how imagination can drive societal progress. IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. Y...
2024-12-0942 min
IMAGINIZE.World24. Citizen Science - Decentralize and Build TrustPieter Franken is co-founder of Safecast, one of the most successful citizen science projects in the world. More here: https://imaginize.world/pieter-franken-safecast-citizen-science/Safecast was created in 2011, a few days after the Fukushima nuclear disaster. Pieter tells us how it operates, why it’s successful, and, most importantly, how it can be an example for people who really want to make a difference in the world.Wired magazine talks about Pieter's work: "A non-profit organization is trying to transform those spontaneous initiatives into an international movement. Safecast was founded after the Japanese government failed to...
2024-11-0342 min
The 'X' Zone on Classic 1220 AM CFAJRob McConnell Interviews – MARY JANE ALLEN - Evidential MediumshipMary Jane Allen a natural psychic medium. she was very sensitive as a child and saw the spirit of her paternal grandfather on the day of his funeral when she was 5. It was a traumatic experience for her and she blocked her mediumship gift for years because of fear. About 15 years ago Mary Jane had a spiritual healing through an Akashic Records attunement and shortly after she returned home from shopping to see her paternal grandfather lying on her sofa. Through experiences with connecting to spirits on behalf of others Mary Jane knows deeply that death is just...
2024-09-2756 min
IMAGINIZE.World23. Exploring virtual reality with changemaker Cortney HardingCortney Harding on the new virtual reality world and how the world has reached this point. More on her page: https://imaginize.world/cortney-harding-pioneering-virtual-technologies-expert/She covers her personal journey, how #legal is late to the game, how growth roles are coded female. She talks about how #learning never ends, the positive effect VR can have on lives, the missing #ecosystem of VR creators, and how filming from your head creates an experience contrary to documentaries. She says we will never figure it all out, and closes with how we are "lost in #transition" between and our old world...
2024-09-0854 min
IMAGINIZE.World22. Ten Minutes with David Weinberger on UnanticipationDavid Weinberger's vision of the future, today!More here: https://imaginize.world/david-weinberger-unanticipation/From the Cluetrain Manifesto in 2001, to Everyday Chaos: Technology, Complexity and How We’re Thriving in a New World of Possibility in 2019, Weinberger's books have helped shape many people’s ideas about technology and how it influences us. He helps us understand the effect of machine learning on business strategy and our lives in general. IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld Also see A Glob...
2024-08-2309 min
My Ministry MissionFellowship & Faith: How are Christians Called to Engage Culture? (Ep 76)I am excited to be hosting the second Fellowship & Faith conversation with some amazing guests to try and answer the question “How are Christians Called to Engage Culture?”Rick & Jane McKinneyBest Selling Christian Books by Rick and Jane McKinney – Rick and Jane McKinney have lived an extraordinary life of ministry. Once described as “mavericks,” they have literally stepped out into the unknown to embrace God’s call and have experienced His presence in a way that only comes through a life of obedience. Whether planting and pastoring churches, traveling the world to perform concerts, building a house in Me...
2024-08-1559 min
IMAGINIZE.World21. Bridging the Gap Between Extreme Climate Events and Legal Responsibility with Joyce Kimutai Climate ScientistJoyce Kimutai is a #climate #scientist based in Kenya. She investigates the connection between humans and extreme weather caused by climate change. Her work bridges the gap between #legalpractice and science, showing the causation between human activities and harm and damage from climate change. #climatechangeimpacts.She works with the IPPC, the UN group (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change). The legal system today is not built for dealing with responsibility and liability for climate change impact. Joyce works to help build this bridge. IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it...
2024-07-1523 min
IMAGINIZE.World20. Plastic – a life hazard, needs to be better managed through its life cycle with Nirere SadrachNirere Sadrach is founder and organizer of “End #plastic Now”. He started it in 2020 in Uganda.(Read more including transcript: https://imaginize.world/nirere-ending-plastics/)End Plastic Now is a youth movement whose goal is to end single-use plastic by corporations. Nirere is involved in the very original Kollekt Village which is a model for how local communities can deal with #wastemanagement He says plastic is not a thing, but rather a material with a life cycle. That means we need to manage it differently from what we are doing today. #circulareconomy #plasticfree environment #brandaudit IMAG...
2024-07-0630 min
IMAGINIZE.World19. Regeneration of our economy and lives by changing the game with Alex PrateAlex Prate, venture builder and entrepreneur, discusses how #DAOs can help people revolutionize #energymanagement, share #renewable energy, create a more sustainable and #equitablefuture through #regeneration. He also talks about SEEDS a currency that rewards regenerative activities. The use of #blockchaintechnology ensures transparency. He talks about #Realifex, an app that focuses on #well-being intelligence. It gives people insights into their own #well-being in a personalized, completely secure way thereby helping them make decisions about their lives. It departs from consumerism and enables people to make informed decisions including medical. When asked about #education, he says parallel networks are growing which...
2024-06-2941 min
IMAGINIZE.World18. Teaching Tomorrow's Climate Activists with Vanessa NakateClimate activist from Uganda, Vanessa campaigns internationally to highlight the impacts of climate change already playing out in Africa. Vanessa has appeared at high-level events including the 2019 UN Climate summit in Madrid, and the 2020 World Economic Forum. In 2020, she was named one of the BBC’s 100 Women of the year, as well as one of the 100 most influential young Africans. (Read more including transcript: https://imaginize.world/vanessa-nakate-climate-activist/) IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld Also see A Global Vision fo...
2024-06-2027 min
IMAGINIZE.World17. Ten minutes with Robin Vincent-Smith: Humanity has no Borders for MSFSee transcript here: https://imaginize.world/robin-vincent-smith-podcast/Robin is particularly working on how MSF is adapting its operations to the reality of climate change and reducing its environmental footprint.His focus is how people work together. We talk about a wide range of issues around and beyond the humanitarian world. His perspective is unique because it blends reality on the front lines with the big picture of how you can bring change, how you can share learning. IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://w...
2024-06-1909 min
IMAGINIZE.World16. Ten minutes w/ Sugata Mitra Preparing Children for Their Future, Not Our PastSee transcript here: https://imaginize.world/sugata-mitra-podcast/Sugata Mitra is a physicist, educational pioneer He was the creator of the famous “Hole in the Wall” experiment which was the inspiration for the School in the Cloud and for Self-organized Learning Environments, or SOLE which led the one million dollar TED prize in 2013, given to forward thinkers with bold ideas and a vision and strong wish for making global change. Sugata believes the internet will become so integrated into our lives, it will blur the line between knowing and not knowing IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal i...
2024-06-1409 min
IMAGINIZE.World15. Ten minutes with Art Kleiner and the AI DilemmaSee transcript here: https://imaginize.world/art-kleiner-transcript/The subject of this podcast episode is his new book The AI Dilemma: 7 Principles for Responsible Technology, co-authored with Juliette Powell. We all need to get a grasp on AI, what it means for us, the benefits and potential harms. The AI Dilemma offers principles to help us frame our thinking. Principles are more important today than solutions. Solutions can only be partial as we are all exploring this new territory together. IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it s...
2024-06-0509 min
IMAGINIZE.World14. Building a Culture of Peace with Mandar ApteMandar describes himself as "Thought Leader, Social Innovator, Meditation Teacher and Storyteller". He adds: "I collaborate with changemakers, leaders and organizations to reimagine their purpose & impact." (Read more including transcript: https://imaginize.world/mandar-apte-building-culture-peace/)In 2017, Mandar produced and directed the film From India With Love, a documentary about a trip to India about the transformational experience of a group of victims of violence across India.Until 2016, Mandar worked at Shell for 17 years at Shell International, where he managed Shell’s GameChanger social innovation program. IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future be...
2024-06-0242 min
Life Level 12024.05.28 - Bryan Cracked His BrainIn this episode, Bryan and Kristen explain the number rule to getting high, tells a story about meeting with Dr. Mary Jane, and explains why the act of being high is called, "being stoned." Life Level 1 is a general topic podcast about life from the humorous perspective of Bryan and his broad, Kristen. Bryan has a background in video game development and Kristen has a background in life. The thoughts and opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the individual contributors alone and are not a reflection of their employers.
2024-05-2931 min
IMAGINIZE.World13. Ten minutes on AFTER WORLD with Debbie UrbanskiSee https://imaginize.world/debbie-urbanski-podcast/ for transcript. We talked about her first novel, After World, and Debbie explained her unusual idea of a Great Transition and a New Awakening. She is comfortable talking about the conflicting priorities we face with climate crisis, and the choice between preserving human life and/or earth. AI is more than “artificial intelligence” in After World. It is a strong force that comes alive as it witnesses the life of the last human on earth and falls in love. IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our f...
2024-05-2108 min
IMAGINIZE.World12. David Weinberger and UnanticipationFrom the Cluetrain Manifesto in 2001, to Everyday Chaos: Technology, Complexity and How We’re Thriving in a New World of Possibility in 2019, Weinberger's books have helped shape many people’s ideas about technology and how it influences us. He helps us understand the effect of machine learning on business strategy and our lives in general. IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld Also see A Global Vision for 2043 from 200 people around the world.
2024-05-091h 00
IMAGINIZE.World11. Ten minutes on Immersive technology with Mark Gröb of UPSSee https://imaginize.world/mark-grob-podcast/ for transcript. Mark is head of the Immersive Tech Center for UPS. He works with subject matter experts to develop innovations that solve real business problems. Their goal is to make immersive technology a normal business practice for UPS and partner companies.I talked with Mark over a year ago when I interviewed him for my Bold New Breed podcast episode about eXtended reality. So much has happened since then, it was time to get a real-life update. Mark is an industry-recognized pioneer in immersive technology. Immersive technology is a relatively recent t...
2024-05-0208 min
IMAGINIZE.World10. Ten minutes with Chen Qiufan on AI, humans and what scifi really is.Chen Stanley Qiufan sees himself as a storyteller rather than a science fiction writer. See more here: https://imaginize.world/stanley-chen-podcast/He believes science fiction should go beyond the boundaries of traditional scifi and explore interdisciplinary topics, including spirituality and mysticism. Themes: going beyond borders, the invisible people, our sense of self worth, the possibility of AI reuniting us as a species. IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld Also see A Global Vision for 2043 from 200 people around...
2024-04-2809 min
IMAGINIZE.World9. DAO Age and Work Reimagined with Joachim StrohJoachim Stroh discusses decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and their potential to fundamentally change the way organizations function. More here: https://imaginize.world/dao-age-work-reimagined-with-joachim-stroh/He explains that DAOs are different from traditional organizations and operate on the principles of decentralization and trust. Stroh describes how DAOs are built on blockchain technology and use tokens as a means of value exchange. He also discusses the decision-making processes within DAOs, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and consensus. Stroh highlights the potential applications of DAOs in various sectors, such as education and healthcare, and encourages individuals to explore the opportunities presented b...
2024-04-2152 min
My Ministry MissionSharing Jesus with Rick & Jane McKinney (Ep 58)Join me in welcoming back the amazing authors and Christians Rick & Jane McKinney. In this episode we talked about their amazing new book, and we are blessed with more of their amazing wisdom! Great conversation from a great husband & wife team! Guest Links:Best Selling Christian Books by Rick and Jane McKinney - Rick and Jane McKinney have lived an extraordinary life of ministry. Once described as “mavericks,” they have literally stepped out into the unknown to embrace God’s call and have experienced His presence in a way that only comes through a life of obedie...
2024-04-1147 minThe 'X' Zone on Classic 1220 AM CFAJRob McConnell Interviews - JANE BLACKET - Australian "Demonologist" and "Paranormal InvestigatorJane Blacket is an Australian investigator of the paranormal and self proclaimed Demonologist. In 2023, she took the initiative to establish the WISPA Paranormal SA team, dedicated to confronting supernatural phenomena head-on. Specializing in aiding individuals under psychic attack, Blacket and her team offer a blend of investigative prowess and compassionate counseling. Blacket claims to have collaborated with the Catholic Church in performing exorcisms for a long-term client, showcasing her dedication to tackling even the most challenging cases. With over 600 cases under her belt, Jane Blacket continues to be a beacon of hope and assistance for those grappling with the unknown.
2024-03-1554 min
IMAGINIZE.World8. Wikimedia, essential infrastructure for open knowledge with Florence DevouardFlorence Devouard, a long-time member of the Wikimedia Foundation, discusses various aspects of the organization and its future. She highlights the Wikimedia ecosystem, which consists of the Wikimedia Foundation and numerous entities around the world. Devouard emphasizes the importance of expanding the presence of Wikipedia in Africa. She addresses concerns about reliability and verified, validated information. She also discusses the challenges facing Wikimedia in the next 10-15 years, including financial sustainability, adapting to changing user preferences, and the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on information consumption. Devouard stresses the need for financial support and the redistribution of resources within...
2024-02-101h 03
No Look PodcastEp. 8: The Indiana PacersWelcome to this eighth, meaty episode of NO LOOK. The episode with beautiful audio, beautiful chats, and beautiful vibes about a team that could be bland as hell but isn’t: the Indiana Pacers.
Laura and Sarah wax poetic about this mid-east, sorta-southern team. What’s a pacer? (It’s a car thing, if you didn’t know, which they didn’t.) Why do Laura and Sarah love this team so much? Why does Sarah start her day with mic’d up TJ McConnell videos on YouTube? Tyrese Haliburton is the mature, fashionable 23-year-old of anyone’s...
2024-02-071h 19
IMAGINIZE.World7. Will technology have our back? with Thomas Vander WalThomas Vander Wal, well-know technology expert, is the creator of the term “folksonomy” where people define their personal categories for words (versus organizational, official taxonomy). Along the same lines he also defined the concept of the “personal info cloud”, the information you collect, organize, save and keep close to you. Thomas has done much more for the world of technology but these two inventions (=perspectives) show the deep importance he gives to people as you will see in our conversation. What he calls the “model of attraction” underlies much of his thinking and you’ll see.We talk about man...
2024-02-0356 min
IMAGINIZE.World6. Robin Vincent-Smith and Humanity Has No BordersRobin Vincent-Smith has been with Médecins sans Frontières, or in English, Doctors Without Borders. for over 20 years. The first years were working in the field in Ethiopia, Congo, Chad, South Africa, Liberia, and other countries. Now, he's based in the Operational Centre in Brussels, and officially 'Programme, Change & Knowledge Manager', but he dislikes job titles. The motto on his LinkedIn page is "Striving for freedom from a job description".Robin is particularly working on how MSF is adapting its operations to the reality of climate change and reducing its environmental footprint. His focus is how peopl...
2024-01-1944 min
IMAGINIZE.World5. Sugata Mitra and The End of KnowingSugata Mitra, physicist and educational pioneer, is known for his "Hole in the Wall" experiment that led to the School in the Cloud and SOLE (self-organized learning environments). Winner of the TED one million dollar prize in 2013, and laureate of the 2022 Brock Prize in Education Innovation, he is now moving on to work in new but related areas.We talk about his million-dollar TED prize, the famous Hole in the Wall experiment which led to understanding the emergence of learning and the School in the Cloud which spread world wide at SOLE Self-Organized Learning Environments The future? The...
2023-12-2351 min
IMAGINIZE.World4. The AI Dilemma with Art KleinerIn this conversation, Art Kleiner discusses the four perspectives that decision-makers consider when making decisions about AI: the engineer's perspective, the business perspective, the government perspective, and the social justice perspective. He also talks about the importance of explainability in AI and the need for different explanations for different stakeholders. Kleiner concludes by describing his interest in exploring the intersection of machine learning, organizational learning, and human learning in his future work. IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld A...
2023-12-0555 min
IMAGINIZE.World3. "After World" with Debbie Urbanski: Humans and AI in Great TransitionDebbie Urbanski, author of the book "After World," discusses the themes and ideas behind her speculative fiction novel in an interview with Jane McConnell. The book explores the concept of the end of humanity as both an end and a beginning, depending on one's perspective and where the story starts and ends. Urbanski delves into topics such as AI, climate change, and the relationship between humans and other species. She also discusses the role of technology, the importance of storytelling, and the potential for a new awakening in a post-human world. The conversation touches on the need to prioritize...
2023-11-2654 min
My Ministry MissionAnd…So We Walked with Rick & Jane McKinney (Ep 42)Join me in a thought-provoking interview with authors Rick & Jane McKinney who walked 2,770 miles across this country on a mission to witness to others, minister to lost souls, and reclaim America for God. Then 17 years later they wrote a book!Interesting LinksUntil the Whole World Knows: A Guide to Sharing Jesus for the Introvert, Extrovert, and Jesus FreakThey Walked Where!?: Rick and Jane's Big Adventure And…So We Walked: The Inspirational Story of a Couple’s Walk Across AmericaMy Ministry Mission InformationWebsite: https://myministrymission.com/ Become a Guest: https://myministrymission.com...
2023-11-2358 min
IMAGINIZE.World2. Immersive Technology with Mark Gröb of UPSMark Gröb, a futurist and pioneer of virtual reality, discusses the use of immersive technology, such as virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), at UPS. He explains that immersive tech provides a human interface to digital data and can be used to enhance learning, training, and safety in various industries. For example, UPS uses VR and mixed reality (MR) to train drivers on safe driving practices and package handling. The technology allows for realistic simulations and interactive experiences that accelerate learning and improve retention. Gröb emphasizes the importance of involving subject matter experts and employees in th...
2023-11-2151 min
IMAGINIZE.World1. Shaping our Reality with Chen QiufanChen Qiufan, who also goes by Stanley Chen, is a world-renown science fiction author, humanist and futurist. In this conversation, he discusses his views on science fiction and how he sees himself as a storyteller rather than just a science fiction writer. He believes that science fiction should go beyond the boundaries of traditional scifi and explore interdisciplinary topics, including spirituality and mysticism. He also talks about the importance of reflecting on the past and how it shapes our future. Stanley emphasizes the need for new narratives and expanding the concept of science fiction to address the com...
2023-11-211h 22
Weed + GrubEvergreen: Revolution & Harmony with David CrosbyThis is a rerelease of our episode with legendary musician David Crosby. He was magnificently generous with his time, thoughts and tokes. His concert later that night was mind-blowing. Thank you for hanging with us Croz.
David Crosby (Mighty Croz; 2x Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee; The Byrds; Crosby, Stills & Nash) sits down with Mike and Mary Jane before his sold-out show at LA’s Saban Theater. The rock icon gets fired up about climate change, weed, how prison saved him, staying connected to youth, humility, love, LSD, and what he'd do to Mitch...
2023-01-2054 min
The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network- XZBN.netRob McConnell Interviews - JANE KYLE - Texas UFOlogy Blogger and ArchivistJane Kyle is a UFO Archivist living in Texas who has documented over 1,000 worldwide and Texas UFO sightings since beginning the site in 2012. She offers up a journalism degree from the University of Texas at Austin, a 10-year career in fashion blogging and marketing, and a helpless addiction to exploring the unknown. Jane claims that she is not an alien hybrid.To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X’ Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe...
2022-07-1046 minThe 'X' Zone Broadcast Network- XZBN.netMARK O'CONNELL - Star Trek - The Next GenerationMark O'Connell has written several episodes of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” -- one of which, the DS9 episode “Who Mourns For Morn?”, was named by Hugo-winning science fiction writer Charlie Jane Anders as #72 on the io9.com list of the Top 100 Star Trek episodes of all time. Mark has had feature film projects in development with Disney, DreamWorks Animation, Launchpad Productions, Barcelona Films and Al Ruddy Productions. He currently writes the UFO blog "High Strangeness" at www.highstrangenessufo.com and made his reality show debut in 2015 on "Mysteries at the Monument" on The Travel...
2022-07-021h 00
The 'X' Zone Radio/TV ShowRob McConnell Interviews - RICK STACK - The Seth MaterialThe Seth Material - Rick Stack, former student of Jane Roberts, attended over 100 Seth sessions. He is the publisher and editor of The Seth Audio Collection, The Early Sessions (Books 1-9 of the Seth Material), The Personal Sessions, and other books by Jane Roberts. The author of Out-Of-Body Adventures: 30 Days to the Most Exciting Experience of Your Life, he has been teaching workshops on the Seth material, Dreams, Out of Body Experiences and Metaphysics internationally for over 35 years. He worked with Jane's husband on the publication of previously unpublished Seth material.For Your Listening Pleasure all the radio...
2022-06-1755 min
The 'X' Zone Broadcast NetworkRob McConnell Interviews - RICK STACK - The Seth MaterialThe Seth Material - Rick Stack, former student of Jane Roberts, attended over 100 Seth sessions. He is the publisher and editor of The Seth Audio Collection, The Early Sessions (Books 1-9 of the Seth Material), The Personal Sessions, and other books by Jane Roberts. The author of Out-Of-Body Adventures: 30 Days to the Most Exciting Experience of Your Life, he has been teaching workshops on the Seth material, Dreams, Out of Body Experiences and Metaphysics internationally for over 35 years. He worked with Jane's husband on the publication of previously unpublished Seth material.
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2022-05-0953 min
The Best of The 'X' Zone Radio/TV Show with Rob McConnellRob McConnell Interviews - RICK STACK - The Seth MaterialThe Seth Material - Rick Stack, former student of Jane Roberts, attended over 100 Seth sessions. He is the publisher and editor of The Seth Audio Collection, The Early Sessions (Books 1-9 of the Seth Material), The Personal Sessions, and other books by Jane Roberts. The author of Out-Of-Body Adventures: 30 Days to the Most Exciting Experience of Your Life, he has been teaching workshops on the Seth material, Dreams, Out of Body Experiences and Metaphysics internationally for over 35 years. He worked with Jane's husband on the publication of previously unpublished Seth material.For Your Listening Pleasure all the radio...
2022-05-0953 min
The 'X' Zone Broadcast NetworkRob McConnell Interviews - RICK STACK - The Seth MaterialThe Seth Material - Rick Stack, former student of Jane Roberts, attended over 100 Seth sessions. He is the publisher and editor of The Seth Audio Collection, The Early Sessions (Books 1-9 of the Seth Material), The Personal Sessions, and other books by Jane Roberts. The author of Out-Of-Body Adventures: 30 Days to the Most Exciting Experience of Your Life, he has been teaching workshops on the Seth material, Dreams, Out of Body Experiences and Metaphysics internationally for over 35 years. He worked with Jane's husband on the publication of previously unpublished Seth material.
For Your Listening Pleasure all the radio shows available...
2022-05-0953 min
The 'X' Zone Radio/TV ShowRob McConnell Interviews - RICK STACK - The Seth MaterialThe Seth Material - Rick Stack, former student of Jane Roberts, attended over 100 Seth sessions. He is the publisher and editor of The Seth Audio Collection, The Early Sessions (Books 1-9 of the Seth Material), The Personal Sessions, and other books by Jane Roberts. The author of Out-Of-Body Adventures: 30 Days to the Most Exciting Experience of Your Life, he has been teaching workshops on the Seth material, Dreams, Out of Body Experiences and Metaphysics internationally for over 35 years. He worked with Jane's husband on the publication of previously unpublished Seth material.For Your Listening Pleasure all the radio...
2022-05-0955 min
Bold New BreedeXtended reality for engagement and learningDirect link to Episode 16. Mark Gröb, head of the Immersive Tech Center for UPS talks about how Virtual Reality and eXtended Reality can bring value to organizations and people. His work is highly practical with clear business benefits. He covers how to make this fantastic technology real and how to scale it through a large organization.Topics include:On-boarding and the critical chain of learning that makes people confident and comfortableRetaining and engaging people and removing the fear of mistakesPutting people in charge of their learning, both old and new employeesScaling up by enabling others to t...
2022-03-2324 min
The Innovation ShowThe Gig Mindset Advantage with Jane McConnellCompanies and organizations around the world are being confronted with alarming challenges—a global pandemic, market shocks, climate change, political instability. But in these unsettled times, today’s guest reveals that managers and executives have a secret weapon on their side: an overlooked group of employees that share what she calls “the gig mindset”—a freelancer-style knack for improvisation, adaptability and innovation that offers a crucial key to the future. Found at all levels of the workforce but often stifled by managers, gig mindsetters are disruptors who upend business as usual and bridge gaps while achieving surprising outcomes and charting new direct...
2022-02-011h 37
The Innovation ShowThe Gig Mindset Advantage with Jane McConnellCompanies and organizations around the world are being confronted with alarming challenges—a global pandemic, market shocks, climate change, political instability. But in these unsettled times, today’s guest reveals that managers and executives have a secret weapon on their side: an overlooked group of employees that share what she calls “the gig mindset”—a freelancer-style knack for improvisation, adaptability and innovation that offers a crucial key to the future. Found at all levels of the workforce but often stifled by managers, gig mindsetters are disruptors who upend business as usual and bridge gaps while achieving surprising outcomes and charting new direct...
2022-02-011h 37The Innovation ShowThe Gig Mindset Advantage with Jane McConnellCompanies and organizations around the world are being confronted with alarming challenges—a global pandemic, market shocks, climate change, political instability. But in these unsettled times, today’s guest reveals that managers and executives have a secret weapon on their side: an overlooked group of employees that share what she calls “the gig mindset”—a freelancer-style knack for improvisation, adaptability and innovation that offers a crucial key to the future. Found at all levels of the workforce but often stifled by managers, gig mindsetters are disruptors who upend business as usual and bridge gaps while achieving surprising outcomes and charting new direct...
2022-02-011h 37
The Innovation ShowThe Gig Mindset Advantage with Jane McConnellCompanies and organizations around the world are being confronted with alarming challenges—a global pandemic, market shocks, climate change, political instability. But in these unsettled times, today's guest reveals that managers and executives have a secret weapon on their side: an overlooked group of employees that share what she calls "the gig mindset"—a freelancer-style knack for improvisation, adaptability and innovation that offers a crucial key to the future. Found at all levels of the workforce but often stifled by managers, gig mindsetters are disruptors who upend business as usual and bridge gaps while achieving surprising outcomes and charting new dire...
2022-02-011h 37The Best of The 'X' Zone Radio/TV Show with Rob McConnellXZTV - Rob McConnell Interviews - JANE KYLE - Texas UFOlogy Blogger and ArchivistJane Kyle is a UFO Archivist living in Texas who has documented over 1,000 worldwide and Texas UFO sightings since beginning the site in 2012. She offers up a journalism degree from the University of Texas at Austin, a 10-year career in fashion blogging and marketing, and a helpless addiction to exploring the unknown. Jane claims that she is not an alien hybrid.******************************************************************To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X’ Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X’ Chronicl...
2021-12-2746 minThe Best of The 'X' Zone Radio/TV Show with Rob McConnellRob McConnell Interviews - RICHARD STACK - The Seth MaterialRick Stack, former student of Jane Roberts, attended over 100 Seth sessions. He is the publisher and editor of The Seth Audio Collection, The Early Sessions (Books 1-9 of the Seth Material), The Personal Sessions, and other books by Jane Roberts. The author of Out-Of-Body Adventures: 30 Days to the Most Exciting Experience of Your Life, he has been teaching workshops on the Seth material, Dreams, Out of Body Experiences and Metaphysics internationally for over 35 years. He worked with Jane's husband on the publication of previously unpublished Seth material..*** AND NOW ***The ‘X’ Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - ww...
2021-11-2441 min
Bold New BreedLeading from the heart, a spiritual journey with a backpackDirect link to Episode 15. Marie Reig Florensa, valedictorian of the Berlin Creative Leadership Executive MBA program, talks about what it means to lead from the heart, to discover one's purpose, and how people need to slow down and learn to listen to each other with openness. She describes living your purpose as a spiritual journey with a backpack where the contents vary along your journey.Topics include: Team building starts with your presence, your intentions.We live in a society driven by fear, and lack of clarity gives way to fear.Two ways to go against the s...
2021-11-2021 min
Bold New BreedExercising the decision-making muscleGrégoire Charpe-Civatte on leadership, slowing down and taking the time to reflect, exercising the decision-making muscle and learning as you lead:https://www.netjmc.com/14-leadership-is-taking-the-time-exercising-the-decision-making-muscle-learning-as-you-lead/Topics include:Leadership is not about having expertise, market knowledge and so on. True leadership is being an orchestrator, able to point to the right direction.A good leader makes time to think about leadership.So-called agility and new ways of working are often a caricature, not productive.Organizations need to slow down and take the time to make choices.Managers have atrophy of the decision-making muscle and rely on o...
2021-10-2923 min
The Best of The 'X' Zone Radio/TV Show with Rob McConnellRob McConnell Interviews - JANE DOHERTY - Psychic - Jersey Society of ParapsychologyJane Doherty was named "One of the Top 20 Psychic's" by Dr. Hans Holzer. She starred in TLC's "Dead Tenants" and in a DVD series, "Jane Doherty Investigates". She was the President of the Jersey Society of Parapsychology for more than 10 years and has been doing ghost investigations since 1990. She is the author of the book, "Awakening the Mystic Gift" She has been featured in such publications as the New York Times, NY Post, Woman's World Weekly, Mysteries Magazines. Jane has been heard on more than 200 radio shows including Coast to Coast, and the X-Zone Radio Show. She has appeared on...
2021-10-1946 minThe Best of The 'X' Zone Radio/TV Show with Rob McConnellRob McConnell Interviews - JANE DOHERTY - Psychic - Jersey Society of ParapsychologyJane Doherty was named "One of the Top 20 Psychic's" by Dr. Hans Holzer. She starred in TLC's "Dead Tenants" and in a DVD series, "Jane Doherty Investigates". She was the President of the Jersey Society of Parapsychology for more than 10 years and has been doing ghost investigations since 1990. She is the author of the book, "Awakening the Mystic Gift" She has been featured in such publications as the New York Times, NY Post, Woman's World Weekly, Mysteries Magazines. Jane has been heard on more than 200 radio shows including Coast to Coast, and the X-Zone Radio Show. She has appeared on...
2021-10-1941 min
WriterFest with Ami McConnellKristy Cambron, Novelist and Rachelle Gardner, Literary AgentOn this episode, I got to talk with novelist Kristy Cambron and literary agent, Rachelle Gardner. I talk with this dynamic duo about Kristi’s new novel, The Paris Dressmaker. We talk about how they work together and how they met. We dig into their sources of creativity, plus they share the how and why of being jazzed about great fiction. Along the way, we also talk about: An Arrington Vineyards research trip Kix Brooks Marche Research for The Lost Castle The Paris Dressmaker The Splendid and the Vile The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles Authorfantravel.com Ti...
2021-10-1449 min
Bold New BreedGuillaume: people and spacesDirect link to Episode 13. Guillaume Alvarez, Senior V.P Europe, Middle-East & Africa of Steelcase has a deep understanding of what is changing in organizations today thanks to extensive global research on a global scale Steelcase has conducted. He explains how space can be orchestrated to increase people's well-being, strengthen their sense of purpose, and help make organizations more competitive.Topics include:The serendipity of encounters that generate ideas and build trustDifferent spaces for different purposesSpace lets you create a genuine employee experienceWords don't work as well as in the pastOrchestrating space to put leadership in the f...
2021-09-0820 min
Bold New BreedWaysfinding, complexity and opening spacesYou can see the show notes hereSonja is the founder and CEO of More Beyond and she works with clients to create resilient and agile cultures and leadership. She works primarily with complex systems theory and has the gift of making it understandable and doable for all of us including in our daily lives.Today we are in uncharted territory. We’ve got climate change, a global pandemic, social unrest, all happening at the same time. The levels, of uncertainty and unpredictability are off the charts. We haven’t had to make decisions in these kinds of c...
2021-08-2829 min
Bold New BreedSurge capacity in our DNA for operations and knowledgeSee the show notes and episode information: A wide-ranging conversation with Robin Vincent Smith of Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) about:· How the pandemic made decision-making more inclusive and flattened the organization. · How the office has become the place to meet people, build trust and relationships, but not to do work. · How they deal with new issues first by tapping their internal collective intelligence, building a community around the issue, then by buying consultancy intelligently and they finally hiring a new employee who is rapidly operational thanks to the strong foundatio...
2021-08-1724 min
Bold New BreedKnowledge management is people managementSee the show notes and episode information: Knowledge management is flows, bridges and mindsetRaûl says his role is a horizontal one, and needed in all enterprises whatever the industry. "I'm a plumber of information" he says and is more concerned about the flow than about the content. His concern is that the right information gets to the right people. He build bridges between the islands inside organizations that have grown and evolved over the years. Information sharing is above all a question of mindset. The generation of "knowledge is power" needs to e...
2021-07-0521 min
Bold New BreedBeliever in the long life of booksSee show notes: Chris explains the unusual origin of his name, Labonté, which means “the goodness”. I asked him how he got that name, which I have never heard in my over 30 years of living in France. He told me the story which started back in the late 17th century and says it is a lot to live up to.In one of his early jobs, Chris was very much a gig mindsetter, bringing new ideas to his boss, who, to his credit, listened and implemented them.Chris believes in the importance of creating a culture that nurtur...
2021-07-0318 min
Bold New BreedFlorence Devouard on a mission for open knowledgeFlorence Devouard, Wikipedia pioneer for 19 years and 2nd Chair of the Wikimedia Foundation following Jimmy Wales, talks to us about her life, her work in Africa – especially with young people in schools, and about how having a gig mindset has helped shape her sense of identity as an open knowledge advocate. You can discover more on the episode page: https://www.netjmc.com/8-florence-devouard-on-a-mission-for-open-knowledge/Points covered include:Balancing the stories on the internet and Wikipedia through helping Africans represent their real livesPreparing children who are offline today to become our digital global citizens of tomorrowLocal partners often co...
2021-05-3135 min
Bold New BreedHow to bring learning aliveThe Sanofi Pasteur initiative is Learn-Apply-Share. See more information on the episode webpage : Learning comes alive “Learn” is what most companies do with all kinds of learning institutes and initiatives and so on. “Apply” is one step further and that “Share” is still deeper. That’s what is unique about the program Dany and colleagues have designed.There’s something big going on which is why they call it Shift. “The name Shift refers to the end result. What are we trying to achieve? A shift from an earlier way of working. It’s a more permanent change...
2021-05-1219 min