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For Love & MoneyEp 70 Phil Preston: Gently shoving elephants"Gently shoving elephants" (in case you're scratching your head), is a metaphor for the work Phil and I are doing in supporting purpose-driven business transformation. But before we get into that, I'm excited to introduce you to my collaborator-in-purpose, Phil Preston.
Phil helps leaders and teams navigate change with purpose so they can respond to the powerful forces impacting their organisations.
After leading high-performance teams in corporate roles, he went out on his own and spent time in Boston with Harvard leaders in the business purpose field.
Since then he’s worked with mo...2024-10-0745 min
Theology in the RawUnderstanding Cross Dressing and Autogynephilia Part 1: A Non-Religious Perspective with Phil IllyPhil Illy is the author of 'Autoheterosexual: Attracted to Being the Other Sex', a book that explains the science of internalized heterosexuality so that autogynephilic males and autoandrophilic females can better understand themselves and be more informed when contemplating gender transition. Register for the Austin conference on sexualtiy (Sept 17-18) here: https://www.centerforfaith.com/programs/leadership-forums/faith-sexuality-and-gender-conference-live-in-austin-or-stream-online Register for the Exiles 2 day conference in Denver (Oct 4-5) here: https://theologyintheraw.com/exiles-denver/ --If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel! Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.p...2024-09-091h 00
Business Purpose TrendsWhat next for the Business Purpose Trends podcast?Welcome to the Business Purpose Trends podcast.
Here's a wrap on 2023 and what the year ahead has in store, including the link to my own topics for 2024.
Get in touch via hello@philpreston.com.au or use this form to submit questions, insights or views.
Thanks again for tuning in this year. Phil Preston2023-12-1104 min
Business Purpose TrendsHorizontal relationships!?Welcome to the Business Purpose Trends podcast.
What do we mean by 'horizontal relationships'? Why is it critical for leaders and organisations? And what is the role of purpose?
A close colleague, Natalie, forwarded a paper on Better Decision-making to me and I went down a few rabbit holes after that, ultimately honing in on 4 key areas and the role that purpose plays from a commercial / performance perspective.
I'd love your ideas and feedback, and you can get in touch with me via trends@philpreston.com.au or use this form to submit qu...2023-12-0410 min
Business Purpose TrendsDeveloping resilience and growth with purposeWelcome to the Business Purpose Trends podcast.
Performance is a major challenge for leaders and teams right now. How does purpose support both the development of resilience and growth skills?
You'll find out about these links and the three key components that need to come together in this episode.
Links and resources mentioned:
Developing Resilience and Growth for Leaders and Teams in 2024 (web blog, LinkedIn article)
A video version of above, including AIA Australia example
Free download: 11 Ways to unlock the true potential of your leaders and team with purpose
You c...2023-11-2713 min
Business Purpose TrendsNew data linking corporate purpose to performanceWelcome to the Business Purpose Trends podcast.
The results of a new study into the link between corporate purpose and financial performance finds that a certain 'model' tends to work.
Find out what it is in this episode.
Links and resources mentioned:
The first HBR article by the authors in question
The current one by Malnight & Buche
My latest article: Developing Resilience and Growth for Leaders and Teams in 2024
Connecting Profit with Purpose (book)
The Purpose Edge with Ramana James, a master-class in purpose transformation
These are short, sharp and to-the-point u...2023-11-2010 min
Business Purpose TrendsUnilever changes its tune on purpose (and sustainability)Welcome to the Business Purpose Trends podcast.
Unilever is famous for its purpose-led transformation under former CEO, Paul Polman, and ability to deliver on both the sustainability and financial fronts.
Current CEO, Hein Schumacher, is feeling the pressure of financial performance expectations and has altered the strategy.
Find out the new plan in this episode.
These are short, sharp and to-the-point updates. You can get in touch with me via trends@philpreston.com.au or use this form to submit questions, insights or views.
I'm a keynote speaker, facilitator an...2023-11-1311 min
"I'm In": The Official Institute of Hospitality PodcastI'm In - The Institute of Hospitality's Official Podcast - Wellbeing in the KitchenWhat a cracker we have for you this month as Phil welcomed three more wonderful humans from the IOH membership to chat through a topic that, as Phil puts it, should be on everyone’s mind, Wellbeing in the kitchen.Phils guests this month were Alex Preston AIH, Amy Stoyel MIH and returning guest Ben Purton FIH who have all had their own experiences from within the kitchenThis was a lively chat from the outset with no punches being pulled and our guests covered: -The pastOld School badges of honourTop-Down leadershipSetting Framework an...2023-11-0956 min
Business Purpose TrendsThe promise and panic of AI - Part 2Welcome to the Business Purpose Trends podcast.
This podcast is now on YouTube as well here, with video (ie. me speaking!)
This is the second part of the AI series, click here for Part 1. AI promises so much in terms of gains for society and, at the same time, it is causing panic for employees and employers alike.
You'll hear the thoughts of leading experts and gain insights into the relationship between AI and purpose.
Links relevant to the show: Inbal Rodnay, Dr Neryl East, Cory Doctorow blog, Kai Gresake blog, I...2023-11-0610 min
The Purpose EdgeEp 25 - Luke Anderson on being a social entrepreneur, keynote speaker and ex-conLuke is the founder of Fair Threads, a start-up enterprise addressing a specific set of needs in the correctional system. He got the idea from when he was inside himself.
Not only that, his rock-bottom experiences led to a lot of reflection and he’s gain a strong sense of meaning and purpose in his life as a result.
It’s a story worth hearing.
Here are links to things that Luke mentions in the show: Vacro, Social Traders, SENVIC, The Smith Family and Plato’s Allegory of the Cave on After Skool .
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Business Purpose TrendsThe promise and panic of AI (Part 1)Welcome to the Business Purpose Trends podcast.
AI promises so much in terms of gains for society and, at the same time, it is causing panic because it disrupts existing business models and work skills / systems - so how do we weigh up the risks and opportunities that come with regenerative AI?
You'll find out in this episode, and in it I make reference an interview with Karen Jacobsen (aka the voice of Siri) which can be found here.
These are short, sharp and to-the-point updates. You can get in touch with me v...2023-10-3010 min
Business Purpose TrendsAn example of corporate purpose in actionWelcome to the Business Purpose Trends podcast.
What role does storytelling play in building the capability and skills of leaders and teams? This week's episode looks at an example of corporate purpose in action so we can see the links between strategic initiatives and commercial gains.
The in-person event mentioned is Horizons and the code PPVIP will get you free entry as my guest.
These are short, sharp and to-the-point updates. You can get in touch with me via trends@philpreston.com.au or use this form to submit questions, insights or views....2023-10-2311 min
The Brand Called YouIntersection of Business and Purpose | Phil Preston | Purpose Trends Expert, Business Purpose AuthorIn a rapidly evolving business landscape, the concept of purpose in business has emerged as a pivotal driver of success. Phil Preston, a renowned Purpose Trends expert and author, joins us to shed light on this transformative shift. Join us on this journey as we explore the profound transformation taking place in the business world, where the pursuit of profit is no longer the sole objective.
[00:33] - About Phil Preston
Phil is a Purpose Trends Expert.
He is also a Business Purpose Author.
Phil was invited by the Harvard Business School t...2023-10-1620 min
Business Purpose TrendsSegmenting sustainable consumersWelcome to the Business Purpose Trends podcast.
How can we segment different types of sustainable consumers, and what does it mean for companies, their suppliers and the brands they own?
Here is the link to the NIQ report referred to in this episode.
These are short, sharp and to-the-point updates. You can get in touch with me via trends@philpreston.com.au or use this form to submit questions, insights or views.
I'm a keynote speaker, facilitator and author, and you can make enquiries via hello@philpreston.com.au
Th...2023-10-1608 min
The Purpose EdgeEp 24 - Karen Jacobsen on life and lessons learned as the voice of SiriKaren Jacobsen knew what she wanted to do with her life from a very early age, however she couldn’t have predicted the challenges ahead nor becoming the voice of (Australian) Siri and being at the cutting edge of AI issues for performers.
As a musician and performer she has an immense body of work that’s admired across the industry including her idol, the (late) Olivia Newton-John. Oh, and she appeared on Harry Connick Junior’s tv show!
Her passion for her craft and supporting others has evolved and intensified over time. Karen jokingly refers...2023-10-1154 min
Business Purpose TrendsPurpose statements that miss the markWelcome to the Business Purpose Trends podcast.
What makes for a good or bad purpose statement? This week I give my views and also draw upon those of friend and associate, Coro Strandberg.
These are short, sharp and to-the-point updates. You can get in touch with me via trends@philpreston.com.au or use this form to submit questions, insights or views.
I'm an expert in purpose trends and strategies, operating mainly as keynote speaker, presenter and facilitator. You can make enquiries via hello@philpreston.com.au
Thanks again for tuning in...2023-10-0909 min
Business Purpose TrendsCEOs and purpose - The latest survey resultsWelcome to the Business Purpose Trends podcast.
What are CEOs thinking, saying and doing in the business purpose realm? This week we look at some headline findings from Brandpie's CEO Survey 2023.
Here are the links mentioned in the episode: Brandpie's CEO Purpose Report 2023, Interview with Rik Haslam (see Eps 3 & 4) and The Cluster Initiative free webinar event.
These are short, sharp and to-the-point updates. You can get in touch with me via trends@philpreston.com.au or use this form to submit questions, insights or views.
I'm a business and purpose trends ke...2023-10-0206 min
Business Purpose TrendsWhat is corporate purpose transformation?Welcome to the Business Purpose Trends podcast.
Corporate purpose transformation is not well understood, and this episode includes insights from Ramana James, who has been driving this type of change in large companies for 20 years.
Here is the link to the long form interview that is mentioned, or you can look up Ep 23 of The Purpose Edge on Apple or Spotify.
These are short, sharp and to-the-point updates. You can get in touch with me via trends@philpreston.com.au or use this form to submit questions, insights or views.
I'm a...2023-09-2510 min
Business Purpose TrendsHas Qantas had a purpose fail?Welcome to the Business Purpose Trends podcast. Australia's flagship airline, Qantas, has hit turbulence, pardon the pun, and this episodes questions whether this is indicative of a purpose fail?
These are short, sharp and to-the-point updates. You can get in touch with me via trends@philpreston.com.au or use this form to submit questions, insights or views.
I'm a business and purpose trends analyst, keynote speaker and facilitator. You can make bookings or enquiries via hello@philpreston.com.au
Thanks again for tuning in. Phil Preston2023-09-1808 min
The Purpose EdgeEp 23 - Ramana James on connecting a company’s strategy to its purposeWith most large companies proudly displaying their ‘purpose’ for all to see, how many are taking it seriously and who are the people doing the work to ensure they are heading in the right direction?
Ramana James is one such person! His roles at Vodafone Australia, Stockland, IAG and Dexus have all included the process of connecting their strategies to their purpose and very few people could claim such a breadth and depth of experience.
Having grown up with ‘hippie’ parents in Northern NSW and starting out in environmental consulting, he soon realised that being able to...2023-09-131h 03
Business Purpose TrendsIs there such thing as a perfect company?Welcome to the Business Purpose Trends podcast. I trust you'll enjoy these short, sharp and to-the-point updates.
You can get in touch with me via trends@philpreston.com.au or use this form to submit questions, insights or views.
I'm a business and purpose trends analyst, keynote speaker and facilitator. You can make bookings or enquiries via hello@philpreston.com.au
Thanks again for tuning in. Phil Preston2023-09-1107 min
Business Purpose TrendsBanks & Purpose Pt 2 : Banks behaving badlyWelcome to the Business Purpose Trends podcast. I trust you'll enjoy these short, sharp and to-the-point updates.
You can get in touch with me via trends@philpreston.com.au or use this form to submit questions, insights or views.
I'm a business and purpose trends analyst, and keynote speaker on "Hardcoding Resilience & Growth with Purpose". Bookings or enquiries via hello@philpreston.com.au
Thanks again for tuning in. Phil Preston2023-09-0408 min
Business Purpose TrendsAnti-woke Funds, Employee Data and Topical Topics!Welcome to the Business Purpose Trends podcast. I trust you'll enjoy these short, sharp and to-the-point updates.
BTW, because I mention my other podcast in this episode, here is the link to The Purpose Edge.
You can get in touch with me via trends@philpreston.com.au or use this form to submit questions, insights or views.
I'm a business and purpose trends expert, and keynote speaker on hardcoding resilience and growth. Bookings or enquiries via hello@philpreston.com.au
Thanks again for tuning in. Phil Preston2023-08-2809 min
Thriller VaultHe'll eat anything. Even you.Thriller author Ken Preston tells a hilarious, disgusting, ridiculous, and dark story about an awful abusive man, his full-figured girlfriend, and his hero, the man who can eat anything–Sharkman. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the story. This story contains adult language.
Ken Preston and his free novel can be found here: https://kenpreston.co.uk/
Phil M. Williams can be found here: https://philwbooks.com/
Luke Richardson can be found here: https://www.lukerichardsonauthor.com/
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The Purpose EdgeEp 22 - Malika Elizabeth Reese on challenges, setbacks, Stevie Wonder, Prince & purpose!Apart from being the artist in residence at a not-for-profit funeral home, Malika’s had highs and lows in her life, and has amazingly come through in one piece.
From being the victim of child sexual abuse (that she is willing to discus and keen to highlight) to meeting Stevie Wonder (3 times), Prince (once), video store hold ups and car accidents, she uses her voice and words to make a positive difference in many people’s lives.
Take care if these themes are troubling for you, but otherwise you will find this an interesting and illu...2023-08-2345 min
Business Purpose TrendsHow is ESG Different from Purpose?Welcome to the Business Purpose Trends podcast. I trust you'll enjoy these short, sharp and to-the-point updates.
You can get in touch with me via trends@philpreston.com.au or use this form to submit questions, insights or views.
Thanks again for tuning in. Phil Preston2023-08-2109 min
Business Purpose TrendsBanks & Purpose (Pt 1) - A Purpose Innovation Case StudyWelcome to the Business Purpose Trends podcast. I trust you'll enjoy these short, sharp and to-the-point updates.
You can get in touch with me via trends@philpreston.com.au or use this form to submit questions, insights or views.
Thanks again for tuning in. Phil Preston2023-08-1410 min
Business Purpose TrendsCan Two Companies Have the Same Purpose Statement?Welcome to the Business Purpose Trends podcast. I trust you'll enjoy these short, sharp and to-the-point updates.
You can get in touch with me via trends@philpreston.com.au or use this form to submit questions, insights or views.
Thanks again for tuning in. Phil Preston2023-08-0707 min
The Purpose EdgeSpecial Update & New "Baby" AnnouncementA special update and announcement of a new "baby" from Phil, along with a brief summary of the 21 episodes to date!
You can email Phil via podcast@philpreston.com.au and find out more about his speaking, facilitating and hosting work at philpreston.com.au
Theme music is the track “Rhododendron" by Phil Preston and John Nichols performing as South of the Big Smoke (back in the day).
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Business Purpose TrendsCEOs & Talent TrendsWelcome to the Business Purpose Trends podcast. I trust you'll enjoy these short, sharp and to-the-point updates.
You can get in touch with me via trends@philpreston.com.au or use this form to submit questions, insights or views.
Thanks again for tuning in. Phil Preston2023-07-3110 min
The Purpose EdgeEp 21 - Peter ter Weeme on purpose in the gaming industryIf you’ve ever played the pokies, bet at a casino or bought a lottery ticket, you’ve participated in a regulated gaming industry. It’s an industry that attracts attention and has been in the news a lot lately, often for the wrong reasons.
Peter ter Weeme was headhunted from a leading Canadian gaming company to join one of Australia’s biggest players, and leads on issues like harm minimisation, diversity and inclusion.
So, how does he approach his work? How does he square away these industry challenges? How has his background informed purpose in his l...2023-07-2651 min
Business Purpose TrendsUntangling Business Purpose from Purposeful ProductsWelcome to the Business Purpose Trends podcast. I trust you will enjoy these short, sharp and to-the-point updates.
You can get in touch with me via trends@philpreston.com.au or use this form to submit questions, insights or views.
Thanks again for tuning in. Phil Preston
2023-07-2409 min
The Purpose EdgeEp 20 - Tracey McMillan is disrupting the legal industry and making incredible impactTracey McMillan is a fantastic example of someone who – through their personal and work life – has literally amplified their impact in the world more than 1,000x over.
Her law firm won the small-medium business category in the 2021 Shared Value Awards for their NoLawyers.com.au platform.
Find out how this platform has disrupted the legal industry, how it addresses a major societal problem and what drives her to achieve great things with purpose.
If you want to check out the case study that I created in partnership with Tracey and the Shared Value Proj...2023-07-1931 min
Business Purpose TrendsWhy Chief Sustainability Officers Rule!Welcome to the Business Purpose Trends podcast. I trust you will enjoy these short, sharp and to-the-point updates.
You can get in touch with me via trends@philpreston.com.au or submit questions, insights or suggestions.
Thanks again for tuning in. Phil Preston
2023-07-1906 min
The Purpose EdgeEp 19 - Danielle Dobson on finding your unique code for balance and success in lifeDanielle Dobson was a young professional on the move, working overseas for major companies, and this all changed when she had kids. Her marriage broke down and she learned how to decode and then re-code her life to find balance and success.
From humble beginnings in the Yarra Valley to the UK, Italy, Silicon Valley and Beijing before coming back to live in NSW, it’s been quite an adventure!
We cover effective networks, ex-pat living (not as flash as it sounds), putting her career on hold for motherhood, putting her husband on hold / disconnecting to...2023-07-1256 min
The Purpose EdgeEp 18 - Angela Wilson asks: If all your worries were gone, what would you do?A windstorm interrupted Angela Wilson’s life in 2016 and she not only had to navigate the insurance claim, ombudsman and rebuilding process, she had to deal with work motivation challenges too.
With a high level of curiosity, she excelled and learned from it, so much so that her business today revolves around helping others with career and life interruptions.
A key question she asks is: If all your worries were gone, what would you do?
You can find out more about Angela from her website and book titled #CareerCrisis.
PS. So wh...2023-07-0551 min
The Purpose EdgeEp 17 - As the GM of Prison Industries (Vic), Tony Layh created job pathways for prisoners that change livesIn a 10-year stint as GM Prison Industries Victoria, Tony Layh made real change in the lives of prisoners by improving training and working with companies to create employment opportunities once they were released.
What’s more impressive is that his enterprise was self-funding and not reliant on government grants. It also helps companies recruit well-trained people for roles that they often struggle to fill.
But wait, there’s more: it allows for an honest conversation to take place between the ex-offender, work mates and their employer, reducing the stigma and stress of trying to cove...2023-06-2854 min
The Purpose EdgeEpisode 16 - Events in Neryl East’s life led her to question: Why wait to have your life disrupted when you can do it today?Dr Neryl East has had her fair share of pivotal moments and glorious achievements. When her husband was recovering from a horrific, life threatening accident, it occurred to them both that we tend to wait for disruptions rather than getting on the front foot and disrupt ourselves.
There’s so many great experiences you’ll hear about in this discussion, from being present when ICAC raided the local government where she was working to Olympic moments (probably not what you’re thinking), helping Mike recover from his accident and helping leaders with critical communications challenges.
You’ll...2023-06-2155 min
The Purpose EdgeEpisode 15 - Ross Clennett seemed to have it all … before losing nearly everything. So how did he bounce back?Ross Clennett went through a cycle of seemingly having it all ... before losing it all, and having to deal with the grief and loss of his sister along the way.
How did he rebound? What role has meaning and purpose played for him? How and why does he make a difference today?
There's a lot to learn and a lot to like in this episode.
You’ll find Ross’s website and blog here, or connect via LinkedIn or Twitter.
You can email this show via podcast@philpreston.com.au and find...2023-06-1445 min
Manage Self, Lead Others: Emotional Intelligence and Leadership for Managers#103 Decoding Purpose for Organisations, with Phil PrestonA strong sense of purpose drives extraordinary business outcomes. And expert, Phil Preston helps people and organizations decode purpose to improve their performance and impact.Author of ‘’Connecting Profit With Purpose'', Phil Preston is founder of the Business Purpose Project and Host of the "On Purpose" podcast.‘’If you're not delivering something that's really valued by people longer term, then you're not going to be in business for long. A lot of people view corporate purpose or organizational purposes as something that's nice to talk about. But in the last fiv...2023-06-1328 min
The Purpose EdgeEpisode 14 - Maz Speaks* is a former reality show producer who now helps CEOs be the ‘producers’ of their ‘show’Conjure up the names of stars that you’ve seen on television and there’s a fair chance Maz has them on her speed dial. As a producer on award winning and high rating shows, she knows what pressure, accountability and responsibility are all about.
It turns out the purpose of the show matters!
In this conversation, we find out about some of the names in her rolodex (if there is still such a thing) and what makes or breaks big projects and productions. Today, she helps CEOs to successfully ‘produce’ their own ‘shows’.
To stand o...2023-06-071h 08
The Purpose EdgeEpisode 13 - Bel Ryan draws on her work and lived experience to help people navigate personal and professional transitionsThrough her work and lived experiences, Bel has developed invaluable insights into grief, stress, vicarious trauma and mental health. She is driven by her belief in ‘keeping things real’ and passionate about fostering self-care for individuals, teams and organisations.
In this conversation, we find out about the positive and negative experiences that shaped her, how she helps create ‘space’ for others and about the effective techniques she uses. By the way, you won’t think about bridges, trains and houses the same way again!
Today, she is a leading art therapist, counsellor and lecturer. You can find o...2023-05-3154 min
The Purpose EdgeEpisode 12 - Caroline Robinson is instrumental in driving positive change in the lives of rural, regional and remote AustraliansCaroline Robinson lives more than 400km from Perth in WA and is instrumental in improving the economies and lives of rural, regional and remote Australians, as well as helping city folk like me understand their challenges.
Plus we talk about how she met her husband (perfectly cliched!), founding the Australian & Ukraine Rural Community Alliance, why volunteers really matter and the work she does in advancing regional prosperity via her own business and through the SEGRA Foundation (2023 summit link).
You can email this show via podcast@philpreston.com.au and find out more about Phil’s spe...2023-05-2444 min
The Purpose EdgeEpisode 11 - Graeme Cowan went from rock bottom to a founding director of R U OK? and is now going above and beyondGraeme Cowan hit rock bottom in his life and took many years to get through depression and come out the other side, but when he did, he became a founding director of the enormously successful mental health charity, R U OK?
He talks about unhealthy work-life relationships, the process of recovery, invaluable advice that helped him pull through, how R U OK? came about and how it has evolved since then. Plus, he talks about his current work with WeCARE365 and how organisations get massive returns-on-investment in mental health and wellbeing.
Graeme is also the...2023-05-1751 min
The Purpose EdgeEpisode 10 - Kylie Flament on why making money is easy compared to creating real change in people’s livesWhat does a successful journey from a business career to the social sector look like? Kylie Flament made that shift, moving from the health sector to becoming the General Manager of the highly celebrated social enterprise, Green Connect, and is now CEO of the Social Enterprise Council of NSW & ACT (SECNA).
She talks about how an unwavering commitment to her values helped her in navigating key decision points, and how making money is far easier than helping to drive real change in people’s lives. There’s some great examples of what that looks like in practice in t...2023-05-1057 min
The Purpose EdgeEpisode 9 - Giles Gunesekera overcame personal headwinds early in life to combine his business and non-profit acumen in a world first impact fundAs a first generation Sri Lankan-Australian, Giles Gunesekera faced personal headwinds growing up in the outer suburbs of Melbourne. However, his resilience and willingness to serve others shone through, including being formally recognised with an OAM award.
This is an interesting account of a dual career in the for- and not-for-profit sectors, and how they finally converged in the founding of his current business and its world leading impact funds. Oh, and a fun fact he introduces us to is that there are more men named John running large companies than women :(
Here are the...2023-05-0353 min
The Purpose EdgeEpisode 8 - Michael Lupi with a Gen Y perspective on jobs, careers and maximising impact.As a Gen Y / Millennial, Michael Lupi didn’t know the exact career path he’d take but he focused on his strengths and the jobs he felt he needed to do in order to get the job he wanted and maximise the difference he makes in the world. Is he there yet? You’ll have to listen to find out!
In this illuminating conversation, we also cover parental influence, working at the intersection of business and community, the power of communications and how his father’s legacy before passing included teaching others how to handle grief.
Pl...2023-04-2648 min
The Purpose EdgeEpisode 7 - Holly Masters, CEO of the McGrath Foundation, on life lessons, loss and leadershipHow and why did Holly Masters end up leading the McGrath Foundation? And why has it succeeded where others may have stalled? In this episode we gain some wonderful insights into the ingredients that individuals and organisations need in order to make a difference at scale. Plus, Holly talks about the methods she’s employed to navigate her way through various challenges in life.
You can email the show via podcast@philpreston.com.au and find out more about purpose-based approaches to personal, professional and business success at philpreston.com.au
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The Purpose EdgeEpisode 6 with Shayne Evans - When success isn’t what you thought it would beShayne Evans was an up and coming architect, designing fancy houses for rich clients, and was seemingly at his pinnacle when he realised it wasn’t as fulfilling as he thought it would be.
In this conversation, Shayne talks about how he made the adjustment to a new type of working within his chosen and treasured profession. Not surprisingly, that had a lot to do with purpose - not just saying it but building it into the fabric of the business at Stanton Dahl that he now leads.
You ca...2023-04-1252 min
The Purpose EdgeEpisode 5 with Scott Ko - Social Enterprise & Personal Purpose Trend LinesThis chat with Scott Ko provides insights into making sense of purpose in life, sustaining a social enterprise and the criminality of pineapple on pizza!
Scott is the Acting CEO of Leadership Victoria and the founder of ColourSpace Gallery, a social enterprise helping to create greater accessibility to art in public and work spaces, as well as income for artists.
We explore the process of making sense of purpose in life - because it’s seldom a fancy one line statement - as well as Scott’s journey to the world of social enterprise that’s a ve...2023-04-0548 min
The Purpose EdgeEpisode 4 with Lisa Evans: In losing her hearing she discovered her voice.Lisa Evan’s life changed suddenly and unexpectedly, and she talks about how she courageously navigated this challenge and came out ahead! She is perhaps unique in claiming she’s practiced midwifery in both a literal and figurative sense!
There’s more to this episode than meets the eye, with themes of tackling adversity, toxic work cultures, transitioning out of roles in large organisations and job fulfilment.
You can find out more about her business Speaking Savvy and her Soft Skills for Leaders podcast.
You ca...2023-03-2943 min
The Purpose EdgeUpdate for listeners - New episodes coming soonA short update from Phil about exciting weekly new episodes ahead!
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The Purpose EdgeEp 3: When Earthquakes Disrupt Your Life. Michael Kennedy was at a work conference when the ground started shaking, which led to new discoveries and passions in his life.Michael Kennedy is qualified to talk about earthquakes in both the literal and figurative sense. In fact, being in a major earthquake zone saw him take up a new hobby that has had a big influence on his sense of meaning, purpose and wellbeing in life.
Plus, he’s worked for a company that puts purpose at the centre of everything it does, and it’s interesting to hear about the positive impact this has on the workforce.
If you’re in Australia, you can find out more about its vast network of park runs, and th...2023-03-0949 min
The Phil Bak PodcastDr. Preston Cherry: Reasons for SeasonsWe're back! Dr. Preston Cherry joins the show to talk family, life transitions, personal finance & behavioral finance. Learn more about Dr. Cherry at www.drprestoncherry.com2023-03-0839 min
The Purpose EdgeEp 2: Working Out What’s Important. Jaqui Lane had a thriving publishing business until the global financial crisis hit, and that forced her to confront and clarify what’s important in life.Jaqui Lane is a business historian, author, book coach, publisher ... she basically loves anything to do with books and that has been the backbone of her career and life’s journey. However the downturn triggered by the global financial crisis in 2008 saw her confronting and clarifying what she really values in life.
Plus, Jaqui talks about what it takes to be an effective non-profit director, how wealthy families think about their purpose and many other things in this enlightening episode of The Purpose Edge.
You can email the show via podcast@philpreston.com.au and fi...2023-02-1546 min
The Purpose EdgeEp 1: How to Make More Impact! Claire O’Rourke shares a defining moment that led her to uncovering the traits of ordinary people doing extraordinary things for our climate.Claire O’Rourke has long been involved in climate advocacy, however the brutality of the bushfires of 2019-2020 in Australia sent her on a quest to find out how people in business and in communities around the country are responding with their heads, hearts and hands. We talk about what she discovered and more in this wonderful episode of The Purpose Edge.
Her book, Together We Can, published by Allen & Unwin, has many uplifting stories and includes a fresh framework for maximising impact which you can apply to any issue you care about - even if you’re t...2023-02-1232 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
Pillar Church PodcastLife In The Dash | Phil GoldsberryPhil Goldsberry brings a message titled "Life In The Dash."2023-01-0231 min
Cleary IndependentCleary Independent - Season 1 / Episode 9 - Gaetano GrecoGaetano Greco is running as an independent for the state seat of Preston in the 2022 election.
A key plank in his campaign is the Preston Market.
In this podcast Phil Cleary, who won Bob Hawke’s former seat of Wills as an Independent in 1992, talks with Gaetano about his early life and his campaign to win Preston. 2022-11-0732 min
Pillar Church PodcastWarning, Words & Wisdom To Live By | Phil GoldsberryPhil Goldsberry brings an off topic message based on 2 Timothy 3 titled "Warning, Words & Wisdom To Live By."2022-08-2937 min
Pillar Church PodcastPsalms | Are You REALLY Sorry? | Phil GoldsberryPhil Goldsberry concludes the series “Psalms” with a message on Psalm 51.2022-08-1539 min
War Stories with Preston and Sayre209: Conversations About War with Phil Klay, Marine Veteran and Award Winning AuthorIn this episode, we are joined by Phil Klay. Phil Clay is a GWOT veteran of the Iraq war, having served as a Marine Corps officer from 2005-2009. Phil’s works, both as a veteran and writer, have been published throughout The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, The New Yorker, and the Brookings Institution's Brookings Essay series.
His short story collection Redeployment won the 2014 National Book Award for Fiction and the National Book Critics' Circle John Leonard Prize for best debut work in any genre, and was selected as one of...2022-07-2258 min
Pillar Church PodcastPsalms | The Shepherd & His Sheep | Phil GoldsberryPhil Goldsberry continues the series titled “Psalms” with a message on “The Shepherd & His Sheep”2022-07-1138 min
Coach Conversations PodcastPhil Preston - the importance of purpose, how it motivates us and how to find it in the shades of grey between staying in your current role and becoming a solopreneur.Phil Preston joins Brendon Le Lievre to discuss the importance of purpose, how it motivates us and how to find it in the shades of grey between staying in your current role and becoming a solopreneur.Phil also shares how he identifies the important elements of his business, the support structures he uses to stay focussed and how he structures his day to do the most important tasks when he has the best energy.You can connect with Phil on LinkedIn, through his website https://philpreston.com.au/ and buy his book Connecting Profit with...2022-01-1856 min
I DID. YOU CAN.Liam Lambert : aspiring lawyer .....Durham, Shanghai, Preston......It's not easy to become a solicitor. Resilience is all. Liam Lambert is an inspiring young man. He has travelled from Preston to Durham to Shanghai in pursuit of his dream. Last week he was one of the winners of the Aspiring Solicitors Commercial Awareness Competition 2021. Not much stands in his way. I really enjoyed chatting to him. 2021-12-1734 min
Pillar Church PodcastSelah In This Season | Phil Goldsberry - Gateway Life | Audio PodcastPhil Goldsberry brings a message titled "Selah In This Season."2021-11-2244 min
Pillar Church PodcastWhich Story? Whose Voice? | Phil Goldsberry - Gateway Life | Audio PodcastPhil Goldsberry brings an off-topic message titled "Which Story? Whose Voice?"2021-06-2847 min
The Empathy EdgePhil Preston: Profit with PurposeIs it really possible to balance purpose and profit? My guest, Phil Preston, the business purpose guide, talks about how it’s not only possible, it’s profitable! On today’s show, we discuss exactly what purpose is (and what it isn’t), and the criteria for a great purpose statement. We’ll talk about how modern business mindsets are evolving with some examples of how purpose-driven organizations benefit financially from a brand perspective, and how purpose leads to profit growth. Finally, we’ll discuss the first steps leaders can take to align profits with purpose. Sit back, enjoy, and take hea...2021-06-0128 min
Soft Skills for Leaders with Lisa Evans016: Connecting Profit With Purpose With Phil PrestonPurpose is how you inspire your team, serve your customers, and show the world what you stand for. It is what drives key decisions, and decisions made without thoughtfully considering the purpose of the business can lead to issues down the line. In this episode, we chat with Phil Preston, an expert in applying purpose to boost business performance. The pursuit of profit is no longer enough. This is why having a clear sense of purpose leads to both personal fulfilment and business success. Time Stamps: Two types of purpose (1:09) Balancing profit an...2021-05-1720 min
Collecting Tales PodcastThe Story of Murfie w. Preston Austin & John FenleyFounded in 2010, Murfie was a unique streaming service that provided both physical and cloud-based storage for a user's physical music collection. The company lasted for nine years before suddenly announcing its closure, only to be resurrected just weeks later by new owner John Fenley. Murfie co-founder Preston Austin joins me first, to talk about the founding of the company and the original concepts behind it, as well as his current role as CEO of Rabble and its associated (and very cool!) Musicat service. I then chat with John Fenley to find out what led to...2021-04-272h 33
Mid Market MattersPhil PrestonSelf-described “Business Purpose Guide” Phil Preston joins this week’s instalment to converse the need for purpose and direction for all businesses, regardless of size. Formally a Senior Credit Manager where he oversaw billions of dollars of investments, Phil became frustrated with poor corporate behaviours and symbolic acts of charity. In 2007, he redirected himself away from corporate investment and towards social and environmental challenge, and has been successfully running his business since. Using his expertise in applying purpose to boost business performance and social impact, he strives to grow companies’ enthusiasm for change. He guides SMEs through to multi-na...2021-03-2222 min
Business Excellence - TOP 5 SeriesIn Conversation - Phil Preston - Purpose to ProfitIn this episode Phil Preston, a Purpose Expert, speaks about What has been your journey to 'purpose'? Why is purpose in business important? Can it grow the bottom line and, if so, how? How should owners and operators approach it? What is a good first step?As a former research head overseeing $50 billion of investments, I became frustrated with poor corporate behaviours and symbolic acts of charity. In 2007, I left that ‘comfortable’ life to find a better way - one where taking on social and environmental challenges is part of core and profitable business, and...2021-03-2137 min
The Way We Roll“There’s no such thing as a single-issue struggle, we don't live single-issue lives”A considered show this month with Phil and Simon. We review the deeply unsettling BBC documentary ‘Targeted - the truth about disability hate crime’. You can watch it on iPlayer. On YouTube, we've posted a video of us discussing the documentary. (links to both below)Simon recently attended some equality training called Beyond Bias, delivered by Guilaine Kinouani from Race Reflections. Two elements struck him as relevant to disability equality, so we try and see if they apply. First was the concept of intergenerational trauma, and the second, a quote from Audre Lorde (pictured below) ‘There’s no such...2021-02-2641 min
The Holy PostEpisode 445: You Might Be a Christian Nationalist If... & Transgender Identities with Preston SprinkleHow do you know if you’re a Christian nationalist? Kaitlyn Schiess is back with Phil and Skye to unpack Samuel Perry’s top 10 indicators of Christian nationalism and they add a few of their own. They also discuss why there’s so much overlap between Christian nationalism and Christian fundamentalism. Plus, Phil explains how the evolution of contemporary Christian music reveals what’s happened to the American church. Then, Skye talks with Preston Sprinkle about his new book “Embodied: Transgender Identities, the Church, and What the Bible Has to Say.” They discuss what extremists on the Right and Left get wro...2021-02-241h 26
The Good ProblemPhil PrestonThe concept of shared value has gained popularity in recent years, with recognition that solving social and environmental problems requires the input, participation and action of all stakeholders. Leveraging the resources and innovation capacity of the private sector is key to solving the world’s most pressing problems, and as the logic goes – if businesses can benefit at the same time, it’s a win win.
But is shared value a panacea for solving all of our problems? Or is there still a role for philanthropy and charity, and activism?
My guest today is Phil Presto...2021-02-2340 min
The Happiness ProjectEp #64 Connecting Profit with Purpose - Phil PrestonToday I have with me Phil Preston on my show who takes us through some very interesting experiences of his life that has helped him shape his perspective not only in his personal life but also in his professional life significantly. Phil Preston traded in his corporate career to help individuals and businesses make a bigger difference in the world. And where possible doing it in a way that improves performance and profitability. He's a speaker, facilitator and strategist, and the author of the book, Connecting Profit With Purpose.
Phil has worked with businesses large and small, along with a ra...2021-01-2952 min
Talking with the ExpertsEp #86 Phil Preston - Using Purpose to Grow Your Bottom LineDid you enjoy the episode? I'd love to hear from you!We once thought of 'purpose' in business as a warm and fuzzy thing that no one took seriously, however, there's compelling evidence to show that purpose is central to high performance. Owners, executives and leaders are seeking to understand:- How does it improve culture, performance and profits?- What do we need to do to put it into practice?- How do we bring our people along on the journey?And that's where I come in, providing the methods, tools and guidance needed to make it...2021-01-2817 min
Talking with the ExpertsEp #86 Phil Preston - Using Purpose to Grow Your Bottom LineWe once thought of 'purpose' in business as a warm and fuzzy thing that no one took seriously, however, there's compelling evidence to show that purpose is central to high performance.
Owners, executives and leaders are seeking to understand:
- How does it improve culture, performance and profits?
- What do we need to do to put it into practice?
- How do we bring our people along on the journey?
And that's where I come in, providing the methods, tools and guidance needed to make it happen.
[PS. this slide share has a really, really quick overview: https://www2...2021-01-2817 min