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Leading from BeingEpisode 31: The Problem with Problems - The Problematic WorldviewSend us a textIn this episode, Marti and Todd begin a new three-part series exploring "The Problem With Problems," focusing first on the worldview that centers around problems and solutions. They open with a revealing story about forest management, where the seemingly simple solution to prevent all forest fires actually created the conditions for far more devastating blazes – a perfect illustration of how our problem-solution mindset often backfires in complex living systems.The conversation delves into how deeply we've embedded this problem-solving reflex in modern life. From business to healthcare to personal development, we've tr...2025-03-121h 03Leading from BeingEpisode 30: Climate Consciousness with Liz CarlisleSend us a textIn the final episode of their climate consciousness series, Marti and Todd welcome Liz Carlisle, associate professor at UC Santa Barbara and author of "Healing Grounds: Climate Justice and the Deep Roots of Regenerative Farming." They explore the essential relationship between human consciousness and agriculture through the lens of indigenous wisdom and regenerative farming practices. Carlisle shares insights learned from women farmers and indigenous leaders about the importance of putting "roots in the ground all year round" - both literally in farming practices and metaphorically in how we approach our relationship with the...2024-11-251h 03Leading from BeingEpisode 29: Climate Consciousness with Felipe BenitezSend us a text In the third episode in their series on climate consciousness, Marti and Todd are joined by Felipe Benitez, the founder of Corazón Latino. They dive into a discussion on approaches to leadership and addressing climate change through a lens of love, compassion, and engaging diverse communities. Benitez emphasizes the importance of reconnecting people, especially communities of color, with Nature in joyful and experiential ways, rather than relying on top-down messaging or policy changes alone. He shares insights on effectively inviting people into Nature, tapping into shared human experiences, and catalyzing collective action th...2024-04-071h 04
Mission ActivatedShining a Modern Light on Ancient Wisdom for Success; with Marti SpiegelmanIn this episode, the remarkable Marti Spiegelman joins our host, Aveline Clarke, to share her extraordinary journey of transformation, wisdom, and consciousness. Marti's path from successful design entrepreneur to pioneering energy healer and visionary craniosacral practitioner will captivate and inspire you. She shares insights drawn from her experiences working with indigenous masters around the globe, emphasizing the role of consciousness in shaping our world. Marti's unique approach to connecting nature, culture, and personal growth offers a fresh perspective on living purposefully and making a positive impact. Aveline and Marti delve into the nuances of Western versus indigenous a...2024-02-131h 13Leading from BeingEpisode 28: Climate Consciousness with Hrund GunnsteinsdóttirSend us a textIn continuing the series on climate consciousness, Marti and Todd welcome guest Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir, an Icelandic author, filmmaker and sustainability leader. Hrund discusses the Icelandic concept of "InnSæi" which means intuition or "inner sea." She describes how InnSæi represents seeing within oneself, understanding one's place in the world, and navigating life with an inner compass.The conversation explores how modern life has disconnected people from their InnSæi and the natural world. However, by cultivating presence, imagination, and awe, we can shift our center of gravity back within. This...2023-12-211h 07Leading from BeingEpisode 27: Climate Consciousness with Hilde Fålun Strøm and Sunniva SorbySend us a textMarti and Todd welcome citizen scientists Hilde Fålun Strøm and Sunniva Sorby for this inaugural episode on climate consciousness. They discuss their eyewitness experiences with climate change in the Arctic over 19 months living in a small cabin, as well as their work educating others. Key points include the disproportionate impact occurring in polar regions, the importance of individual action, and the need for people worldwide to reconnect with Nature.Despite having no modern amenities in Svalbard , Hilde and Sunniva engaged people globally and inspired action. They continue to share th...2023-12-101h 10
Dawn of an Era of Well-Being: The PodcastIndigenous Beliefs with Marti SpiegelmanWelcome to a special re-broadcast of of this discussion with Marti Spiegelman in honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day 2023 In today’s discussion on Indigenous beliefs, we will revisit a topic that was discussed in some detail in our earlier episode on shamanism, but from some differing perspectives. Our esteemed guest, Marti Spiegelman, actually has mixed feelings about using the term “shamanism” when describing the spiritual practice, believing the term has become too much of a generalization and a catchall. Whatever we may choose to call it, Marti is deeply involved in reconnecting the modern world with an ancien...2023-10-091h 05Leading from BeingEpisode 26: Bridging with Elizabeth SoltisSend us a text Marti and Todd welcome guest Elizabeth Soltis, author of Authentic Collaboration, to discuss the topic of bridging—the art of connecting ideas, groups, and perspectives. They explore how to shift mindsets from predetermining connections to living into the process of exchange and relationship building. The hosts and guest share insights on attuning groups, finding common ground, embracing vulnerability, getting comfortable with not knowing, and opening up to new possibilities. Key themes include moving from static structures to emergent processes, and from transmitting expertise to participatory meaning-making. Authentic collaboration requires suspending preconceived outcomes in ord...2023-09-241h 05Leading from BeingEpisode 25: Expressing PowerSend us a textIn their final episode in the series on leadership and power, Marti and Todd explore what makes each person's expression of power unique and valuable, and how these expressions create a sense of wholeness in teams, organizations, and communities.From the Edge: Dam Dismantling (Todd)Conscious Rant: In Case You Didn't Notice (Marti)2023-04-241h 01Leading from BeingEpisode 24: Collective PowerSend us a textIn Episode 23, Marti and Todd spent most of the hour discussing what power is not—our misconceptions and fears around power. In this discussion, they explore the relationships and experiences of being people of power.What does it mean to be in a state of collective power? What does it feel like? What are the needed conditions?From the Edge: The Age of Meeting Ourselves Again (Marti)Conscious Rant: Accountability (Todd)2022-12-281h 07Leading from BeingEpisode 23: The Essence of PowerSend us a textWhat exactly is power? If we’re not playing “power games” or King of the Hill, then how do we perceive power? Work with power? Be people of power?Marti and Todd explore power in the negative, and then move into a conversation about how we can shift our perception and experience of power to participate in something much larger than ourselves.From the Edge: Tribute to Christopher Alexander (Todd)Conscious Rant: Frothing (Marti)2022-07-171h 01Leading from BeingEpisode 22: New Beginnings & GovernanceSend us a textWe spend so much time analyzing and choosing governance models. What if there is a different approach? Marti and Todd get into the dynamics of organizations that move beyond rigid structures and become negotiable in the experience of working together. They also introduce a new segment at the end of today’s episode:Takeaways.From the Edge: Being a Person of Power (Marti)Conscious Rant: Stop Managing Your Time (Todd)2022-02-051h 06
Create an ImpactLeading from Being Episode #4Marti Spiegelman, Co-founder of Leading from Being When you shift to leading from being, you not only reveal the path to change, but you realize precise ways of doing things differently . And Todd Hoskins, Co-founder of Leading from Being Coach and advisor in the multi-dimensional dynamics of life and work. Todd has been a consultant and transformational facilitator for leaders and more than 20 organizations large and small at Canopy Gap. https://podcasts.heartatworkonline.org/leading-from-being/2019-11-1421 min