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Beyond The BlogRethinking Fundraising: What Vickie Oldham Learned from Fueling Dynamic FundraisingVickie Oldham, President and CEO of the Sarasota African American Cultural Coalition (SAACC), shares how her approach to fundraising shifted after participating in The Patterson Foundation’s Fueling Dynamic Fundraising initiative. Before the program, Vickie relied primarily on grant writing to support her organization. Afterward, she began focusing on donor stewardship, building relationships, and exploring various funding strategies, including major gifts and annual giving.In this episode of the Nonprofit Thrivability Podcast, Vickie explains how the program changed her thinking, why fundraising is more than just tactics, and how she’s preparing for a capital campaign with the...2025-06-3022 min
The Human GreenhouseWe need to do more than merely survive – we need to thriveThriving isn't a distant ideal, but a practical ability we can develop through specific practices and mindsets, focusing on seeing the world as interconnected living systems rather than mechanical parts.We need to learn new ways of being, interacting, and serving that help create conditions where both individuals and communities can flourish, even during challenging times.Michelle Holiday is a consultant, facilitator, researcher and author of The Age of Thrivability, focusing on the ability to thrive for people, organisations, communities, and the biosphere.This conversation will help youUnderstand...2025-06-0344 minBeyond The BlogMaking Advocacy Less Scary: A Practical Guide for Nonprofits with Leah McDermottIn this episode of the Nonprofit Thrivability Podcast, we sit down with Leah McDermott from the Florida Nonprofit Alliance to unpack the power and importance of advocacy for nonprofit organizations. Leah shares real-life examples—including how FNA helped protect Selby Gardens from burdensome property taxes—and offers practical tips for engaging boards, navigating legal boundaries, and building a clear policy agenda. Whether you're new to advocacy or looking to refine your strategy, this conversation will leave you feeling informed, empowered, and ready to make a bigger impact. Tune in to learn how smart, strategic advocacy can strengthen your mission and...2025-05-2723 minBeyond The BlogHow Can Nonprofits Do More Than Just Survive? Let’s Talk ThrivabilityDiscover how nonprofit organizations can thrive—not just survive—in the debut episode of the Nonprofit Thrivability podcast. In this episode, we sit down with Michael Corley, initiative lead, to explore the powerful concept of Nonprofit Thrivability—an umbrella of strategic initiatives designed to strengthen organizations through earned income, dynamic fundraising, advocacy, and digital optimization. Learn how initiatives like Margin & Mission Ignition and Fueling Dynamic Fundraising are equipping nonprofits with the tools to become more thrivable.Timestamps (00:00) Welcome to the Nonprofit Thrivability Podcast(00:45) What is Nonprofit Thrivability?(02:50) What does thrivability mean?(04:00) How do these initiati...2025-04-2213 min
Regenerative SkillsUnderstanding the regenerative potential of tourism, with Michelle HolidayToday I’ll be kicking off another little series on a topic that’s new to this show, which is regenerative tourism. Both, I and a number of other friends have been noticing a growing animosity and backlash towards tourism in our communities over the last couple of years. It seems that since the rise of short term rentals, and the post COVID surge of travel, we’re hitting a tipping point in what local communities are willing to put up with as more of their culture and ways of life are over run by outside visitors and the indust...2025-03-2156 min
Swan DiveRobert Sinclair - "Speculative World Builder" - An artist writes the future he wants to live inRobert Earl Sinclair is a Future Architect & Speculative World-Builder striving to make sense of our rapidly changing world and co-create bold futures. Born in "the hood" of Los Angeles and challenged with dyslexia, Robert became a successful international hip-hop recording artist in his teens and went on to graduate from the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts and NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. Now, this multicultural, classically trained artist, actor and writer uses storytelling to activate the idea that if something is broken, we can fantasize about what it looks like unbroken, and that exercise, in...2025-03-181h 02
Design FuturecastDF020 The Future of Buildings that HealWhat if architecture could do more than shelter us—what if it could heal? In this episode of Design Futurecast, we explore how poetic architectural design can go beyond surface-level needs to nurture deep well-being and even enable human thrivability. Discover a future world where spaces anticipate and respond to our emotions, where cities uplift the soul, and where buildings actively participate in the healing process. As architects and designers, we hold the power to shape environments that restore, inspire, and transform lives. This is not just an artistic pursuit—it is a profound responsibility. Join me as we envi...2025-03-1807 min
Let's talk Transformation : The business leaders podcastThe Age of Thrivability with Michelle Holliday"we need to think of conversations as living systems...this mechanistic story is so all pervasive that we don't even recognise it... "A brilliant conversation with Michelle on creating sustainable conditions for people & living systems to thrive. Michelle offers a refreshing and transformative perspective of thrivability. This concept redefines how communities and businesses operate by viewing them as dynamic, interconnected living systems. We discuss moving beyond the mechanistic approaches and the leadership paradigms that support this, and us embracing a more holistic vision rooted in collaboration, diversity, and shared purpose.This of course asks for...2024-10-2849 min
Lean On Agile (& Elevate Change) ShowBeyond Agile Coaching with Lyssa AdkinsIn this episode, Lyssa joined Shahin to delve into the evolving landscape of leadership and Agile coaching, offering valuable insights and resources. She highlights the skills essential for thriving in an increasingly uncertain world and discusses her efforts to elevate leadership consciousness to address complex global challenges.
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Importance of Adaptive Skills: Lyssa emphasizes the need for professionals to develop the ability to adapt to change, work creatively, and collaborate effectively, rather than focusing solely on technical skills.
Leadership and Mental Complexity: The conversation explores how leaders can enhance their mental complexity to better navigate...2024-09-0344 min
NewsRamp Travel & Leisure PodcastEmpowering Residents: The Thrivability Model of Rainbird Village MunicipalityRainbird Development Company, BLLC has partnered with Rainbird Village Municipality to create a resident-owned producer cooperative in Utah County based on the concept of Thrivability. Inspired by the Mondragon Cooperative, the community will focus on employee ownership, limited hierarchy, and liquid democracy. Residents will work as employee-owners in various areas like municipal operations, food production, education, healthcare, and more. The community will provide housing, fresh food options, education services, healthcare, and banking through a credit union, aiming to empower residents to control their prosperity and thrive in a convivial community. Rainbird Development is currently seeking funding to make this innovative...2024-08-0202 min
NewsRamp Environment & Energy PodcastEvolving Energy Trends, Copper Exploration, and Innovative Community DevelopmentIn this episode, we delve into the insights provided by Benchmark International's 2024 Global Energy and Power Industry Report, highlighting the global shift towards renewable energy and the projected growth in renewables in the power mix. We also explore World Copper LTD's exploration projects in Arizona and Chile, focusing on the significance of copper in the energy transition. Additionally, we discuss Rainbird Development Company's innovative 'Home Rule' community project in Utah County, aiming to empower residents through employee ownership and a focus on Thrivability.2024-08-0204 min
The Growing SeasonThe Growing Season, July 13, 2024 - Ferns 2024All hail Charlotte's Web!Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland discuss the ins and outs of using ferns in your landscape and/or your landscape designs. Matt details the various degrees of success he's had with using ferns and, specifically, fern varieties. The fern life-cycle is explored. Outside of the spores that we all have heard about puddles and gametophytes feature prominently. Do ferns display a fall colour change? What varieties would you use to feature this change to its fullest effect?Ferns and fiddleheads. How should your prepare the fiddle...2024-07-1353 min
Thank God It's Monday🇬🇧 TGIM #10 - How can we foster authentic connection and fulfillment in the workplace? With Michelle HollidayIn this episode Stelio Verzera and Michelle Holliday explore what it means to cultivate the conditions for life to thrive when we speak about work.
What does it mean to create beauty in our work and organizational spaces? How can we cultivate environments where individuals feel truly at home, inspired, and deeply connected to their contributions?
Michelle Holiday shares her insights on:
The shift from sustainability to thriveability, focusing on cultivating conditions for life to thrive at every level: individuals, organizations, communities, and the biosphere. 🌿
Real-life stories from her work with loc...2024-07-0142 min
Tijd voor Bezieling met Stijn Bartelink11. Stijn Bartelink. Recap & key-take aways seizoen 1Leuk dat je luistert, het is tijd voor bezieling!
In deze aflevering blikken we terug op seizoen 1.
Seizoen 1 bestaat uit 3 delen:
De basis: wat is bezieling? (aflevering 1-2)
Voorlevers: portretten van mensen die hun bezieling in het centrum van leven en werk zetten (aflevering 4-7)
Toekomstscheppers: gesprekken met bezielde denkers & doeners die bouwen aan de samenleving van morgen.
Ook blikken we vooruit op onderwerpen die in seizoen 2 aan bod komen.
De gasten op een rijtje:
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Tijd voor Bezieling met Stijn Bartelink09. Anneloes Smitsman. Thrivability en collectieve bewustzijnsgroei als medicijn voor de ecologische crisis | Toekomstscheppers #3Leuk dat je kijkt of luistert, het is tijd voor bezieling!
Allereerst: excuses voor de ruis in deze episode. Het verhaal van Anneloes is zo waanzinnig interessant dat ik hem niet wil achterhouden.
We leven in een transitietijd. Veel van onze maatschappelijke systemen zijn in transitie naar een nieuw normaal. Het is een verwarrende tijd, maar ook een tijd van hoop. Hoop op een betere wereld van morgen. Maar hoe ziet de wereld van morgen eruit?
Daarover spreek ik met een aantal Perspectiefgevers. Toekomstscheppers. Mensen die met hart en ziel werk maken van...2024-05-231h 20
The Wonder Club003. Nature: seasons and flockingHow the weather and nature have been playing an important role in helping me gain a new perspective for my everyday.In this episode, you'll find numerous quotes and reflections rooted in nature, all while embracing authenticity, self-discovery and new possibilities. Welcome to The Club!Episode Resource: Book “Age of Thrivability” by Michelle HollidayThis is a bimonthly podcast and newsletter. You can find the podcast here on Spotify, and the newsletter on Substack.Find us:https://linktr.ee/thewonder.clubDo you like what yo...2024-05-1612 min
On Trippe Nature(ENG) Define codes and practices - Michelle HolidayIn this episode, dive into the heart of regenerative tourism with Michelle Holliday, a pioneer in regenerative systems. Michelle's expertise guides us through the intricacies of regenerative travel, exploring the fundamental practices and principles that underpin this innovative approach. As a renowned consultant, author, and researcher, she redefines how we view organizations and communities, envisioning them as dynamic, self-organizing living systems.Her book, "The Age of Thrivability", is an essential reference, offering inspiring perspectives on regeneration and thriving. In this episode, Michelle invites us to rethink our way of traveling, to go beyond simple...2024-02-0126 min
On Trippe Nature(FR) Définir les codes et les pratiques - Michelle HolidayDans cet épisode, plongez au cœur du tourisme régénératif avec Michelle Holliday, une pionnière dans le domaine des systèmes régénératifs. Avec son expertise éclairée, Michelle nous guide à travers les intrications du voyage moderne, explorant les pratiques et les principes fondamentaux qui sous-tendent cette approche novatrice. En tant que consultante, auteure et chercheuse renommée, elle redéfinit la façon dont nous percevons les organisations et les communautés, les envisageant comme des systèmes vivants dynamiques et auto-organisateurs.Son livre, "The Age of Thrivability", est...2024-02-0113 min
Future Planet Podcast05. A future we can all thrive in - Michelle Holliday, Author of "Age of Thrivability"Send us a textIn this episode, we welcome Thrivability Maven, an author of Age of Thrivability, Michelle Holiday. It was such a pleasure to connect and co-create this episode with Michelle.The focus of Michelle's work is helping people shift from a mechanistic, reductive, extractive worldview to a regenerative heart-centered one. Together we adventure through:how our worldview needs to bring nature to the heart of ithow feelings and the words we choose will guide us in the world we co-createhow Michelle has supported farmers to transition how th...2023-10-041h 00
WorkTogether with SocialOpticWorkTogether Episode 9 – Thrivable OrganisationsIn episode 9 of the SocialOptic WorkTogether Podcast, Jean M. Russell joins Benjamin Ellis to discuss the topic of Thrivable Organisations.
Jean is an artist, author, social technologist and innovator. She has been passionate about co-creating a more thrivable world since 2007, Co-founding Thrivable LLC. Jean unpacks the concept of Thrivability: what it means, what lead her to it and how it compares to “sustainable” and “resilient” approaches, also discussing the exciting opportunities that thrivability offers and how it can transform organisations and impact wider society.
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Host: Benjamin Ellis
Show guest: Jean M. Russell
Producer: Chris Trim
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ICCSA PodcastICCSA Podcast EP #9 - SURVIVABILITY vs THRIVABILITYBagaimana kita bisa tahu investasi donatur hasilnya sampai dimana? Tonton sekarang untuk wawasan eksklusif mengenai menanam keberanian untuk bermimpi yang berdampak dan menjadi pemimpin yang bisa dipercaya.
Jangan lupa Like, Subscribe, Comment dan nyalakan bell channel ICCSA yah! Watch here.2023-09-1511 min
Endelig Mandag - inspiration til bevidste arbejdslivAnne Weber Carlsen - om 101 arbejdslivsbreakups, at tænke regenerativt og at måtte give op for at lykkesAnne Weber Carlsen arbejder med regenerativ ledelse og med at forbinde mennesker med den natur, som vi er en del af. Og så har Anne en vild arbejdslivshistorie! F.eks. vendte Anne engang hjem fra Afrika med en mission om at ville udbrede facilitering i Danmark på et tidspunkt, hvor ingen kendte til det herhjemme... endnu.... Det lærte Anne noget vigtigt om at måtte give op for at lykkes. Anne er en af initiativtagerne til undersøgelsen '101 arbejdslivsbreakups', som fik en del medieomtale og som jeg også tidligere har nævnt i p...2023-05-081h 11
Coconut ThinkingMichelle Holliday: ThrivabilityHow might we embrace complexity to open more to life?In this episode, I speak with Michelle Holliday. Michelle is a consultant, facilitator, author and researcher. Her work centers around “thrivability” — a set of perspectives and practices based on a view of organizations and communities as dynamic, self-organizing living systems. Her research, perspectives and practical experience are brought together in the highly acclaimed book, The Age of Thrivability: Vital Perspectives and Practices for a Better World, as well as in a popular TEDx talk and an online slideshow with close to 65,000 views. We discuss:🥥 How a life-aligned...2023-05-0142 min
The Farm Theater's Bullpen SessionsBullpen Sessions Episode 69: Dr. Indira EtwarooDr. Indira Etwaroo (she/her) (award-winning producer, director, scholar, and arts and culture executive) has worked across the world to develop multiplatform venues and content that represents the diversity of the globe and explores the complex intersections between stories-that-matter and the topics-of-our- time. She currently serves as the first-ever Director of the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple in California.
Dr. Etwaroo was a major force for content innovation and inclusion in the public media field, as the Founding Executive Producer of The Greene Space in NYC and Founding Executive Producer of NPR Presents, the national live events p...2023-03-141h 03
New Work and SustainabilitySustainable and regenerative leadership w Jean-Phlippe SteegerJoin me on the journey to new work and sustainability!Imagine your organization as a living system designed for people to thrive, grow, innovate, and laugh. Bringing themselves and your business forward. I believe we can create better working environments and companies that are better for communities and for the planet!Therefore, in this podcast you can explore:cutting edge new work practices and sustainability practices for your organization, for your team, and for you as a leaderhands-on conversations with international experts in new work and sustainabilitynew insights, ideas, perspectives, methods, tools, skills, hacks...2023-03-0943 min
Quantum Revolution with Karen Curry ParkerEARTHwise Constitution For a Planetary Civilization with Dr. Anneloes Smitsman, Ph.D.“There's a place within yourself where you can retreat, where you can revitalize, where you can be fully who you are, where you meet life. And when you find that place within, you expand it, make it bigger, breathe into that, and then bring energy from that space within you into your life, into your relationships, and into everything that you're doing.” – Dr. Anneloes Smitsman Join Karen Curry Parker and Dr. Anneloes Smitsman as they discuss creativity, systems, burn-out, and how we can use the imaginals within ourselves to continue our journey to the ne...2023-01-1339 min
The Association MashupEpisode 8: Association Boards and Technological HarmIn this episode, we dig deep with association provocateur and futurist Jeff De Cagna into one of his six tough questions for boards: "When it comes to the expanding embrace of technology in both their associations and the broader world, ...boards face a fundamental dilemma: technology will be at the core of their organizations’ pursuit of long-term thrivability even as it remains an ongoing source of unintended negative consequences for stakeholders and successors."We tackle some heady assumptions around how associations should be thinking about emerging technologies, their responsibility to consider possible harm and what boards should be...2023-01-0444 min
A Thrivable FutureCan Democracies Achieve Climate Action? | Dr. Ron Levy | A Thrivable Future: Episode 19Democracies empower people to influence the future of their nations - but if we want our governments to create a thrivable future, we need correct and timely information. But how can we achieve this?
We discuss with Dr. Ron Levy, Associate Professor at the Australian National University. As a researcher who explores the intersection between public law and political theory - especially deliberative democratic theory, he has won several academic awards and has published numerous works on law and political theory in books and journals in at least five countries.
Today, we discuss how democratic in...2022-11-1444 min
Accidental GodsFractal Improv: finding generosity, connection and compassion amidst our fear with Belina RaffyWe know our climate is in crisis and that time is running out. But we also know that screaming at people to wake up is not working. What if we gave ourselves permission to tell the truth - and the skills to do it with humour and compassion so that we didn't trigger the resistances of fear? This Episode, we explore stand-up and improv in sustainable communications with Belina Raffy.Belina Raffy, Empress and Improvisation guide, is the director of Maffick Ltd & Applied Improvisation and Thrivability thought-leader, Thrivable World Quest co-founder and global captain.She used to...2022-11-021h 09
Catalyst TalksFuture Human Potentials with Anneloes SmitsmanWhat are Future Human Potentials? Anneloes Smitman offers systematic approaches to actualizing our future human potentials individually, organizationally, and collectively. This gorgeous conversation will enlighten the curious, seed the impossible and create possibility in the future now.
For the full show notes and more visit catalysttalks.com
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American Shoreline Podcast NetworkFinding Thrivability: Dreaming of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary with Violet Sage WalkerOn this special rebroadcast from December 2021, Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham speak with Violet Sage Walker, the chairwoman of the Northern Chumash Tribal Council and the nominator of the proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary. A descendant of Avila Beach and San Luis Obispo County, California, Violet is campaigning tirelessly for the proposed 140-mile Chumash National Marine Sanctuary, carrying on the legacy of her father who initiated the Sanctuary proposal process. Come along as we learn about the Chumash people and cultural heritage in the beautiful region of the American Shoreline.2022-10-1055 min
A Thrivable FutureMaking Our Voices Heard: Sustainability Through Connections? | Featuring Caroline Pidcock | A Thrivable Future: Episode 18Architecture makes up a significant part of our lives - but many of our towns and cities fail to consider people’s needs. There is a need to adapt the spaces where we live and work, and how we act within them. But how? And how can we make sure the needs of both people and ecosystems are met?
We welcome Caroline Pidcock, an Australian architect and sustainable development advocate. With over 30 years of experience working in architecture, biophilia and regenerative design, she seeks to inspire us to create buildings and communities that consider the diverse needs of...2022-09-2935 min
A Thrivable FutureWhat Are The Secrets To Sustainable Living? | Featuring Nicole Capanna | A Thrivable Future: Episode 17We all hear about sustainability as a solution to a better future. But what is sustainability really about? How do we live sustainably while still fulfilling our needs?
Today, we meet with Nicole Capanna, a sustainable living advocate and business transformation specialist who seeks to inspire sustainable living practices in our communities. To this end, she has created “Buy Sustainable”, a website that connects environmentally-conscious people across Australia to the often-hidden world of sustainable products and services.
Together, we explore the meaning behind sustainable living, the issues that Australia faces when it comes to sustainability, and h...2022-09-1529 min
A Thrivable FutureFrom Anxiety to Action: How Can We Make Change Happen? | With Dr. Renée Lertzman | Episode 16From natural disasters to climate change, our world is struggling. Solutions are in reach - but they can be difficult to embrace.
Fears and anxieties can turn to denial, or even resistance to sustainable change. But what if we could reach out to them?
We welcome Dr. Renée Lertzman, a psychologist and engagement strategist dedicated to accelerating global system change on a broad scale - through helping people turn their fears and anxieties on our world into productive and sustainable action. She is the creator of Project Inside Out, a website that can help those who...2022-09-1131 min
A Thrivable FutureSustainability and Equality Through Music? | Featuring Dr. Kim Cunio | A Thrivable Future: Episode 15How can music contribute to a thrivable future? Through music, everyone can convey their stories, and learn about the world and the myriad of peoples that share it.
Dr. Kim Cunio, activist composer and Head of the School of Music at the Australian National University, is here to talk to us about how music can promote equality - and help people from cultures around the world understand and respect one another.
To this end, we discuss the issues behind inequality and privilege, how we can give people equal opportunities, and how music can bridge the...2022-09-1140 min
A Thrivable FutureChanging the System: Can we Make a Peaceful World? | Featuring Anneloes Smitsman | A Thrivable Future: Episode 14Our world is made up of interconnected systems. But many of these systems are designed around maximising growth at the expense of others - which is unsustainable. What can we do to change this?
Dr. Anneloes Smitsman is an expert in achieving societal transformations and systemic barriers to change. Her Ph.D. dissertation ‘Into the Heart of Systems Change’ is part of a systemic worldwide effort to transform economics, education, politics, and governance through her proposed Transition Plan for a Thrivable Civilization.
We talk about Sustainable Development Goal 16 - around peace, justice and the institutions - fr...2022-09-1136 min
A Thrivable FuturePartnerships: Can we Make a Better Future Together? | Featuring Meghna Ramaswamy | A Thrivable Future: Episode 13Partnerships are what underpin efforts to be more sustainable.
Whether between countries, businesses, communities, or individuals, helping one another with the issues that affect our lives can ensure every single one of us can reach our full potential.
Today, we speak to Dr. Meghna Ramaswamy, the Research and Partnerships Director of the University of Saskatchewan’s International Office. Based in Canada, she leads a team of international research and partnership specialists to support international activities for faculty, staff, and students. She is also deeply involved in promoting sustainable research and partnerships, and is a passionate ad...2022-09-1140 min
A Thrivable FutureHomeschooling: A Better Way For Education? | Featuring Dr. Rebecca English | Education Researcher and Teacher | A Thrivable Future: Episode 12Education gives us the tools to understand the world around us. However, there are many children who struggle to learn in schools. We’d like to ask if there’s a better way to help them learn.
We speak to Dr. Rebecca English, a researcher and teacher at Queensland University of Technology in Australia. She specialises in parenting and education, especially alternative education methods. Having spent several years teaching children, she has used this experience to explore how parenting practices influence the decisions they make for their children.
Together, we discuss homeschooling and alternative education path...2022-09-1147 min
A Thrivable FutureProtections Over Regulations: Making Safer Workplaces | Featuring Dr. Nektarios Karanikas | Associate Professor of Health, Safety & Environment | A Thrivable Future: Episode 11Safety is not just a set of rules, but a way to protect people and make sure our workers can return to their families. How can we keep people safe in the workplace?
Today, we speak to Dr. Nektarios Karanikas, an Associate Professor of Health, Safety and Environment at Queensland University of Technology. He has done much to advance the cause of safety, having taught countless people about safety. He also launched the International Cross-industry Safety Conference in 2016 to provide a forum for ideas to make safer work environments. Having previously served as an aeronautical engineer with t...2022-09-1140 min
A Thrivable FutureCan We Save The Great Barrier Reef? | Featuring Karen Hofman | Sustainable Tourism and Conservation Researcher | A Thrivable Future: Episode 10The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is the largest coral reel system in the world – but it’s under threat. From coral bleaching to climate change, the threats to the Reef can seem overwhelming and unsolvable. But there is hope, and Karen Hofman seeks to tell us how we can act to save the Reef from disappearing forever.
She is a conservation researcher with over 10 years of experience in sustainable tourism. As someone who strives to understand what drives people to conserve the environment, she discusses the Great Barrier Reef, how it benefits us, the threats, and how...2022-09-1134 min
A Thrivable FutureHow Can We Quit Plastic? | Featuring Clara Williams Roldan | Co-author of ‘Quitting Plastic’ | A Thrivable Future: Episode 9Did you know that the average plastic bag is used for just 7 minutes before they're thrown out? They often end up in our waterways and our forests… hurting the creatures that live within them. By 2050, we are likely to have more plastic than fish in our oceans.
We know there’s a need to reduce plastic waste, but how?
Today we speak with Clara Williams Roldan, who wrote the book ‘Quitting Plastic’ with her mother, Louise Williams.
Currently working as an Impact & Education Director at Documentary Australia, and having previously worked as a policy a...2022-09-1135 min
A Thrivable FutureMore Than Trees? Creating Spaces for Our Wildlife | Featuring Joanne Wasdin | Naturalist at Bear Creek Nature Centre, Georgia, USA | A Thrivable Future: Episode 8Loss of biodiversity is one of the biggest threats to our planet. However, many of the ways we try to help the environment actually harm it. How can we make sure that we create ecosystems that our native wildlife actually wants to live in?
In this episode, we talk to Joanne Wasdin, a naturalist from the Bear Creek Nature reserve in Georgia, USA. Having been introduced to the world of wildlife as an adult through conservation education, she has worked both as a scientist and science teacher to bridge the gap between the two.
From...2022-09-1140 min
A Thrivable FutureFacts vs. Fiction: Sorting Truth from Misinformation | Featuring Yasmin Abdeen | Educator and Corporate Trainer | Thrivable Future: Episode 7Misinformation is rife within modern society. When sustainability depends on knowing exactly what action is required by society, how do we distinguish the facts from the fiction?
This episode we spoke to Yasmin Abdeen, an educator and corporate trainer who has worked with many organisations on honing their critical thinking and communication skills. She also coaches undergraduate students and conducts career preparation programmes at several institutions of higher learning.
As someone who strives to improve the communication of science, Yasmin encourages thought-provoking discussions in order to help people connect their learning with real-world situations.
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A Thrivable FutureDecent Work for All – Pipe Dream or Possibility? | Featuring Dr. Jennifer Luke | Careers Research Fellow at University of Southern Queensland | Thrivable Future: Episode 6Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many have left their jobs or switched to other careers. But is this truly the beginning of The Great Resignation? Or is there more to it?
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Jennifer Luke, a Research Fellow (Wellbeing & Employability) at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) about Sustainable Development Goal 8 – focusing on decent work for all.
Jennifer works with the Drought Resilience and Innovation Adoption Hub at USQ, and is also a professional member and Queensland Division President of the Career Development Association of Australia.
We learn what de...2022-09-1139 min
A Thrivable FutureFree and Fair Access to Education – Is it Possible? | Featuring Patrick Danaher | Education Research Professor at University of Southern Queensland | Thrivable Future: Episode 5Can we achieve free and fair education for all by 2030?
Since 2015, 400 million kids around the world have been missing out on critical literacy milestones.
This episode features guest Patrick Danaher, a Professor of Education Research at University of Southern Queensland. He joins us to discuss Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education. This SDG tries to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. Through conversation, Rebecca and Patrick unpack what this goal means and how it’s connected to a sustainable future for everyone.
In this episode, we touch on...2022-09-1139 min
Buddha at the Gas Pump661. Anneloes SmitsmanDr. Anneloes Smitsman (Ph.D., LLM), is a futurist, evolutionary systems scientist, coach, healer, and award-winning bestselling author. She is the Founder and CEO of EARTHwise Centre. Her programs, practices, and strategies are sought after around the world for actualizing our future human potential, and catalyzing the next steps in human consciousness and systemic design for thrivability. She was awarded the Visioneers Lifetime Achievement Award in May 2022, and was crowned overall African winner in the category "Human Development" of the 2022 Africa’s Most Respected CEOs Awards. She is the co-author of the award-winning Future Humans Trilogy with Dr. Jean Houston, an...2022-09-1000 min
Second Transition PodcastEpisode 21 - ThrivabilityMichelle Holliday, author of "The Age of Thrivability: Vital Perspectives and Practices for a Better World" joins me on this episode. We talk about changing world views about the future, regenerative agriculture and tourism, building bridges, healing, and the joys of leaving the mechanistic world view behind. You can learn more about Michelle and her work here: https://michelleholliday.com/ and can follow her on Twitter @Thrivability and LinkedIn and Medium @Michelleholliday2022-08-1526 min
The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network- XZBN.netMission Evolution with Gwilda Wiyaka Interviews: DR ANNELOES SMITSMAN - Discovering Future Human PotentialDr. Anneloes Smitsman (Ph.D., LLM), is a futurist, evolutionary systems scientist and architect, coach, and global catalyst for thrivability. She is the founder and CEO of EARTHwise Centre. Anneloes holds a Master’s degree in Law and Judicial Political Sciences from Leiden University, the Netherlands, and received a degree of Doctor from the Maastricht Sustainability Institute at the School of Business and Economics, Maastricht University, the Netherlands. Anneloes is the author and co- author of numerous books including being co-author with Dr. Jean Houston of the award winning the “Future Humans Trilogy,”2022-08-1238 min
The Rhys ShowBoosting Cooperative Thoughts for a More Thrivable World With Jean M. RussellIn this episode, social ecosystem designer, culture hacker, and facilitator Jean M. Russell joins us to talk about how a participatory and cooperative approach instead of a brutal approach enables us to envision and co-create a world of wellbeing and health.
As the founder of the thrivability movement and expert on collective thriving, Jean speaks about THRIVABILITY. She believes this word is a gift. It inspires you to wonder what it looks like in your context and make it show up. What comes alive in you?
We dive deep into hedonic habituation and how to avoid falling into it, how...2022-08-0152 min
Mission Evolution with Gwilda WiyakaMission Evolution with Gwilda Wiyaka Interviews: DR ANNELOES SMITSMAN - Discovering Future Human PotentialDr. Anneloes Smitsman (Ph.D., LLM), is a futurist, evolutionary systems scientist and architect, coach, and global catalyst for thrivability. She is the founder and CEO of EARTHwise Centre. Anneloes holds a Master’s degree in Law and Judicial Political Sciences from Leiden University, the Netherlands, and received a degree of Doctor from the Maastricht Sustainability Institute at the School of Business and Economics, Maastricht University, the Netherlands. Anneloes is the author and co- author of numerous books including being co-author with Dr. Jean Houston of the award winning the “Future Humans Trilogy,”2022-07-2738 min
Mission Evolution with Gwilda WiyakaMission Evolution with Gwilda Wiyaka Interviews: DR ANNELOES SMITSMAN - Discovering Future Human PotentialDr. Anneloes Smitsman (Ph.D., LLM), is a futurist, evolutionary systems scientist and architect, coach, and global catalyst for thrivability. She is the founder and CEO of EARTHwise Centre. Anneloes holds a Master’s degree in Law and Judicial Political Sciences from Leiden University, the Netherlands, and received a degree of Doctor from the Maastricht Sustainability Institute at the School of Business and Economics, Maastricht University, the Netherlands. Anneloes is the author and co- author of numerous books including being co-author with Dr. Jean Houston of the award winning the “Future Humans Trilogy,”Become a supporter of this podcas...2022-07-2738 min
Purpose Inspired: by Wayne VisserS5.E24: Connecting Earth and SkyIn this epilogue, I finish the season by returning to the big picture. Because sustainability is not just about business, leadership and innovation. And it is certainly not just about surviving the future. It is also about living in a world of abundance and diversity in a way that that brings joy and inspiration. Jean M. Russell calls this Thrivability. I cover:- The Birth and Rebirth of Creation- Recalling and Retelling the Stories of Hope- Relearning the Skill of Listening to Life2022-05-2719 min
Ecosystems For ChangeE. 2.6 - Sitting in the Fire: Giving Birth to New Systems with Lana Kristine JelenjevToday’s conversation takes place in a small town north of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. I sat down with Lana Jelenjev, community alchemist, hospice worker for dying systems and midwife for new emerging systems. Lana introduces the two-loop model that explains her work and shares how she sets and upholds boundaries when helping others cross over from old to new. Lana is an avid fire starter, systems thinker and lifelong learner. She is an advocate of “self-full centric living” - a set of practices that you can use to help you...2022-04-1936 min
A Thrivable FutureCan our Industries be Sustainable? | Featuring Alexandra Harrison | Renewable Energy Expert at juwi Renewable Energy | Thrivable Future: Episode 4This episode introduces Alexandra Harrison, a renewable energy expert from juwi Renewable Energy, a global leader in sustainable power. Alexandra works extensively with mineral and other industries in creating large-scale renewable projects, including solar power, onshore wind turbines, and battery storage.
She discusses the obstacles to powering our industries with renewable power, the misconceptions behind these, and what it takes to drive (and keep) our power grids to be renewable.2022-03-1734 min
A Thrivable FutureOne Ocean, One World | Featuring Sunil Shastri | Educator & Speaker in Ocean & Environmental Governance | Thrivable Future: Episode 3Oceans account for some 70% of the earth’s surface but did you know that they hold the vast majority of global pollution? International expert and consultant, Sunil Shastri, joins us to discuss Life Below Water (UN Sustainable Development Goal 14), and how our global ocean affects the world around us.
Sunil explains how seagrass, coral and mangroves are also huge carbon sinks, and how we must all urgently re-think our understanding of oceans in the global environmental crisis.
We look at international efforts to reduce pollution, greenhouse gases and overfishing, and discuss the effects of ‘maritime slav...2022-03-0347 min
Why Gifts MatterMichelle HollidayMICHELLE HOLLIDAY is a visionary author, facilitator, consultant and researcher. For the past two decades, her work has centered around “thrivability” — a set of perspectives and practices based on an understanding of organizations as dynamic living systems. On this foundation, she accompanies organizations through change, designs and hosts strategic events, and delivers talks and workshops. In this way, she works across multiple sectors such as tourism and agriculture to enable the transition to more regenerative systems and structures of society.
Now, after living in 19 cities, including Moscow, London, Paris, New York and a small town in Scotland, she combines brand strate...2022-02-1957 min
A Thrivable FutureBuilding Inclusive and Sustainable Cities | Featuring Rowan Blizzard | Systems Consultant at Innovation House Australia | Thrivable Future: Episode 2In this episode of THRIVE Talks, we introduce Rowan Blizzard, a products manager and solutions seeker at Innovation House. Rowan joins us to look at some of the issues addressed by SDG11 which aims to make cities more inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.
Rowan has extensive experience in the construction industry, particularly with housing resilience. He is an expert in cyclone and flood resistant building products, and has had first-hand experience of natural disasters, including Cyclones Larry and Yasi, and the Townsville floods of 2019.
Rowan explains how we can plan and build more energy efficient...2022-02-1747 min
A Thrivable FutureWhat is Thrivability? | Featuring Morris Fedeli | Project Lead of THRIVE | Thrivable Future: Episode 1In this episode of THRIVE Talks, we talk to the project lead of The THRIVE Project, Morris Fedeli.
A doctoral researcher at the University of Southern Queensland, Australia, Morris has a professional career spanning three decades in helping organisations achieve success through the application of emerging business models and technologies. You can see more at his website - https://fedeli.nu/
With experience across three continents and holding degrees in science, computing, business and project management, Morris’ research interest and expertise lies in developing sustainable business innovation strategies for a ‘thrivable’ future.
Morris founde...2022-02-0344 min
Sustainability MindshiftMichelle Holliday I Episode 12 I Sustainability MindshiftMichelle Holliday is a living systems pioneer, strategist, facilitator, speaker, researcher, and author whose work has centered around thrivability — a set of beliefs, intentions and practices based on a view of organizations as living systems. Her book, “The Age of Thrivability: Vital Perspectives and Practices for a Better World,” is a comprehensive guide to the transition that humanity is undergoing. More importantly, it outlines a straightforward framework for enabling life to thrive along the way. Michelle has dedicated the past two decades to helping steward change for people and organizations; helping them understand what it takes for life to thrive...2022-02-0240 min
Wild and Precious ConversationsJean Russell Talks About ThrivabilityInvited to have a conversation about the book “The Dawn of Everything”, Jean Russell did her level best to stay on topic. :) I did not help, mostly because her life’s work on Thrivability is so compelling. A brief introduction of Jean: She has been passionate about co-creating a more thrivable world since 2007. 2022-01-2739 min
The Trauma Thrivers PodcastWhat Does It Take to Truly Thrive?This week Lou and Mel are going to be talking about "Thrivability" - what the six key elements are to being able to really thrive through trauma and a bit about how we got there ourselves.2021-12-2242 min
The Trauma Thrivers PodcastWhat Does It Take to Truly Thrive?This week Lou and Mel are going to be talking about "Thrivability" - what the six key elements are to being able to really thrive through trauma and a bit about how we got there ourselves.2021-12-2142 min
The Lifestyle First Podcast#8.11: Bonus: " What new action will you take from this season?"Take the LQ test: https://dralkapatel.com/lq-test/
In this episode we take a look back at the highlights of this season with a reminder of the actionable tips shared by the guests.
Which of the following actions have you taken for better health and happiness, and which new action will you take from this season?
Episode 1, Professor Gordon Matthews, Ikigai
1. Laugh at yourself – don’t take yourself too seriously
2. Enjoy the outside world and the people you love
3. Enjoy the gift of life that...2021-12-1235 minThe Lifestyle First Podcast#8.10: First: " What are the mindset traits of successful people?"Take the LQ test: https://dralkapatel.com/lq-test/
“Taking responsibility for their actions is an essential trait of successful people.”
In this episode I share with you the 5 mindset traits of successful people
Stickability – they stay committed
Trustability – they trust the process
Adaptability – they learn to adapt
R: Responsibility – they take ownership
T: Thrivability – they strive to improve
Which of these success traits will you S.T.A.R.T. to develop?
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1. The one questio...2021-12-0508 min
One World in a New World - Apocalyptic ChatsOne World in a New World with Dr. Eric Zabiegalski - Senior StrategistYou'll want to take notes on this apocalyptic chat as it is full of comparative ideas and resources to explore. Dr. Zabiegalski began his interest in human dynamics and questioning how we work together better from his own quest for such. His experience and expertise at high-level consulting and strategic management offers another perspective of how business and human interaction evolve.
The development of the learning organization philosophy from Senge's work as well as Tom Campbell. Eric speaks of feeling like an imposter as a right-brained thinking in a left-brained world. How is this an important aspect o...2021-11-191h 20
Pivot! A Vegan Business Interview SeriesEp. 76: Issac Thomas of Vegan Nation - How to Change the World With One App “The idea of the VeganNation ecosystem is to have one app, one technological platform to connect consumers, businesses, organizations—anyone that has anything to do with plant based and sustainability—and bring them into one ecosystem. It starts with a directory to list all the businesses—not just the food-related ones, but also fashion, health, wellness, cosmetics, accessories—the entire lifestyle that it takes to sustain what we're doing. That will transition in the future into a full marketplace to buy and sell all those products. A digital wallet [is provided] to enable payments between businesses and consumers, empowered by our glob...2021-10-2936 min
Love Sober PodcastLove Sober Podcast 153 - Guest Lou Lebentz - Trauma ThriversTW: Please note there is discussion of sexual trauma in this podcast, so take care of yourself and your well-being.
This week Mandy is joined by @traumathrivers_loulebentz Lou is a well-known UK therapist, trauma clinician, speaker and Founder of “Trauma Thrivers” a hugely popular Facebook community for those in recovery from trauma, addiction and complex PTSD. Lou worked for over a decade on the addiction treatment programme at the Priory Hospital in Roehampton, and has been “in recovery” for 15 years herself.
This conversation touches on the interconnection between addiction and trauma, how many of us compare or discount our trauma story...2021-10-2954 min
One World in a New World - Apocalyptic ChatsOne World in a New World with Michelle Holliday - Thrivability SpecialistMake sure you subscribe, please!
Zen opens a door to a deeper conversation about career changes and personal passions with Michelle Holliday, author and regenerative practitioner, who had a successful career in brand strategy, working for Coca-Cola and H.J. Heinz. You'll love the experience and wisdom shared by a career woman who converted her skillset to helping individuals and organizations thrive. You'll love the conversation of how she turned into a regenerative practitioner.
According to Michelle, working for corporate concerns eventually felt empty. She moved on to employee engagement and consulted in the Washington, D...2021-09-0358 min
GOOD AwaitsSeason HarvestIn this episode, Debbie and Josie revisit and recap the inspiring conversations with their guests, harvesting a vision for what a regenerative visitor economy could look like in Aotearoa, New Zealand. In this harvest, you'll hear some of our favourite interview fragments from all of our guests, as well as ideas and questions sent in by you, our wonderful listeners.The Harvest is designed to help you digest what we've discussed throughout the season, and as a summary for those who haven't had the time to listen to all 10 episodes.All the guests in this season...2021-09-0144 min
GOOD AwaitsSeason HarvestIn this episode, Debbie and Josie revisit and recap the inspiring conversations with their guests, harvesting a vision for what a regenerative visitor economy could look like in Aotearoa, New Zealand. In this harvest, you'll hear some of our favourite interview fragments from all of our guests, as well as ideas and questions sent in by you, our wonderful listeners.The Harvest is designed to help you digest what we've discussed throughout the season, and as a summary for those who haven't had the time to listen to all 10 episodes.
All the guests in this season speak...2021-09-0144 min
The Regeneration LabEducation as Life-Affirming Practice || Michelle HollidayIn this episode of The (Re)generative Education Podcast I chat with dr. Michelle Holliday, international consultant, leader and author of the acclaimed book The Age of Thriveability. In this chat we engage with what thriveability means in the context of higher education as the intention and practice of allowing life to thrive. First we need to understand what are the fertile conditions that life requires to thrive, then we need to set that as our clear intention and then bring it our education as an ongoing life practice. Collectively and individually. Michelle argues that following the p...2021-08-2941 min